Regulation (EEC) No 388/75 of the Council of 13 February 1975 on notifying the Commission of exports of crude oil and natural gas to third countries

REGULATION (EEC) No 388/75 OF THE COUNCIL  of 13 February 1975  on notifying the Commission of exports of crude oil and natural gas to third countries
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 5 and 213 thereof;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;
Whereas the introduction of a common energy policy is one of the objectives of the Communities ; whereas it is the task of the Commission to propose the measures to be taken for this purpose;
Whereas obtaining an overall picture of Community supplies is one feature of such a policy ; whereas this should, in particular, enable the Community to make the necessary comparisons;
Whereas the accomplishment of that task requires the most accurate information possible on exports of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas, in respect of both past and future developments ; whereas precise information concerning the origin, destination and quality of these products is similarly indispensable;
Whereas Member States should for this purpose communicate to the Commission, with any comments they may have, statistical information relating to exports effected over the preceding half year, and a general survey on exports planned for the following year with relevant particulars ; whereas to this end the persons and undertakings concerned must be under an obligation to communicate to the Member States the information enabling the latter to fulfil the obligation in question;
Whereas the Commission should be able to curtail the limits for communicating the information, to alter the periods to which notifications should relate and, if need be, as a temporary measure, to request estimates for each individual undertaking;
Whereas it is desirable to enable the Commission if need be, to specify certain implementing rules, such as the form and content of the notifications to be made;
Whereas observance of the obligations laid down in this Regulation and the confidential nature of the information collected should be ensured,