Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Council Directive 92/81/EEC, the Federal Republic of Germany is hereby authorised to apply a differentiated rate of duty on mineral oils used as fuel in local public passenger transport vehicles from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2003 provided that this reduction is in accordance 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). Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 2000. For the Council The President M. Arcanjo (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, 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 Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 2000. For the Council The President M. Arcanjo (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, Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46).