Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and without prejudice to the obligations laid down in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2), and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Articles 3 and 4 thereof, the French Republic is hereby authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty from 1 January 2000 to premium-grade unleaded petrol containing a potassium-based additive to improve resistance to valve burn-out (or any other additive of equivalent effect) until 31 December 2002. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999. For the Council The President S. NIINISTÖ (1) JO L316, 31.10.1992, p. 12 Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJL 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46) (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999. For the Council The President S. NIINISTÖ (1) JO L316, 31.10.1992, p. 12 Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJL 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46) (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.