Council Directive 85/347/EEC of 8 July 1985 amending Directive 68/297/EEC on the standardization of provisions regarding the duty-free admission of fuel contained in the fuel tanks of commercial motor vehicles

COUNCIL  DIRECTIVE
of 8 July 1985
amending Directive 68/297/EEC on the standardization of provisions regarding the duty-free admission of fuel contained in the fuel tanks of commercial motor vehicles
(85/347/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 75 and 99 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas Directive 68/297/EEC (4), as amended by Directive 83/127/EEC (5), laid down the minimum quantity of fuel contained in the fuel tanks of commercial motor vehicles which must be admitted duty-free at the internal frontiers of the Community;
Whereas, with a view to facilitating the crossing of these frontiers, in an initial stage the said quantity should be increased for vehicles which are designed for, and capable of, the transport of passengers; whereas the Council is to decide at a later date on the increase applicable to vehicles which are designed for, and capable of, the transport of goods;
Whereas the term 'standard fuel tank' should be defined,