Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and with 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 Federal Republic of Germany shall be authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty until 31 December 1999 to heating fuel used by manufacturing industries. Article 2 This Decision shall apply as from 1 April 1999. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999. For the Council The President S. NIINISTÖ (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) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.
Article 2 
This Decision shall apply as from 1 April 1999. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999. For the Council The President S. NIINISTÖ (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) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999. For the Council The President S. NIINISTÖ (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) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.