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 Article 7 thereof, the Republic of Finland is hereby authorised to apply an exemption from excise duty on natural gas when used as motor fuel until 31 December 1999. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Finland. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1999. For the Council The President S. SIIMES (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 is addressed to the Republic of Finland. Done at Brussels, 25 November 1999. For the Council The President S. SIIMES (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.