Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and notwithstanding the obligations imposed by Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(3) and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Article 7 thereof, France is hereby authorised to introduce an exemption from excise duty for gases used as engine fuel in gas powered refuse collection vehicles from 1 January 2000 until 31 December 2002. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2000. For the Council The President C. Josselin (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46). (2) Council Decision 97/91/EC (OJ L 29, 31.1.1997, p. 53). (3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 10 November 2000. For the Council The President C. Josselin (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46). (2) Council Decision 97/91/EC (OJ L 29, 31.1.1997, p. 53). (3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).