Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the French Republic is authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty on a new fuel composed of a water-and-antifreeze/diesel emulsion stabilised by surfactants from 1 January 1999 until 31 December 1999 provided that this differentiated rate 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), and in particular the minimum rates of excise duty provided for in Article 5 thereof. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1999. For the Council The President K.-H. FUNKE (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the French Republic. Done at Brussels, 30 March 1999. For the Council The President K.-H. FUNKE (1) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 12. (2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.