Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC Italy is hereby authorised to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on automotive diesel fuel used by road hauliers from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2000 provided the rate applied complies 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 Article 5 thereof. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the Council The President L. Fabius (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 Italian Republic. Done at Brussels, 17 July 2000. For the Council The President L. Fabius (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).