Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Federal Republic of Germany is authorised from 1 January 2003 until 31 December 2005 to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 10 ppm (parts per million) provided that the differentiated rates are 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(3), and in particular the minimum rates of excise duty provided for in Articles 4 and 5 thereof. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001. For the Council The President B. Ringholm (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) Commission Decision of 15.2.2000. State aid case N/575/99 - Germany, "Ökosteuer". (3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 12 March 2001. For the Council The President B. Ringholm (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) Commission Decision of 15.2.2000. State aid case N/575/99 - Germany, "Ökosteuer". (3) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.