Article 1 
In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Italian Republic is authorised to apply a reduced rate of excise duty to water/diesel emulsions and water/heavy fuel oil emulsions from 1 October 2000 until 31 December 2005 provided that the reduced rate is in accordance with the obligations laid down in Directive 92/82/EEC, and in particular the minimum rates of excise duty provided for in Articles 5 and 6 thereof. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic. 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) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic. 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) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19. Directive as amended by Directive 94/74/EC.