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9.4.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 95/7
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 295/2009
of 18 March 2009
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.
(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.
(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table.
(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
The goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column 2 of that table.
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
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This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3124/94 of 20 December 1994 laying down specific rules for the transfer of the rights to the supplement to the compensatory payment for the production of durum wheat in Portugal
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3116/94 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Whereas Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for the grant of supplements to the compensatory payments for the production of durum wheat in Portugal, up to a ceiling of 35 000 ha;
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 of 11 December 1990 introducing transitional measures governing the organization of the market in cereals and rice in Portugal (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 (4), introduces a specific  degressive aid scheme for Portuguese producers of common wheat and other cereals; whereas the existence in Portugal of such an aid scheme may cause some Portuguese producers of durum wheat to make insufficient use of their rights, with the result that  the ceiling of 35 000 ha granted to Portugal is not fully exploited; whereas, under the circumstances, the rules governing the transfer of entitlement to the supplement to the compensatory payment for durum wheat as provided for by Commission Regulation  (EEC) No 2780/92 of 24 September 1992 on the conditions for the grant of compensatory payments under the support system for producers of certain arable crops (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2246/94 (6), should be temporarily relaxed;
Whereas the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
Article 6 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2780/92 shall not apply to Portugal for the marketing years 1995/96 and 1996/97.
Portugal shall take the additional measures necessary to apply this Article. These measures shall be notified to the Commission by 31 March 1995 at the latest.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
15.9.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 242/19
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1062/2007
of 14 September 2007
providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to certain processed products and cereal-based compound feedingstuffs
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,
Whereas:
The quantity covered by applications for advance fixing of refunds on potato starch and maize-based products is of great importance and could give rise to speculation. It has therefore been decided to reject all applications for export licences of such products made on 13 September 2007,
In accordance with Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003, applications for export licences with advance fixing of refunds for products falling within CN code 1108 12 00 made on 13 September 2007 shall be rejected.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 September 2007.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1209/2000
of 8 June 2000
determining procedures for effecting the communications prescribed under Article 41 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 41,
Having regard to the provisions of the Council Regulation (Euratom) No 2587/1999 of 2 December 1999(1), defining the investment project(s) to be communicated to the Commission in pursuance of Article 41 of the Treaty,
Whereas:
It is the responsibility of the Commission, to the extent necessary for the fulfilment of the task devolving on it under Chapter IV of the Treaty, to determine procedure for carrying out the obligation imposed on persons and undertakings by Article 41 to communicate investment projects relating to new installations and also to replacements or conversions which fulfil the critera as to type and size laid down by the Council,
Investment projects relating to new installations and also to replacement or conversions which fulfil the criteria as to type and size laid down by the Regulation (Euratom) No 2587/1999 shall be communicated to the Commission by means of a form, the model for which is annexed to this Regulation.
The obligation to communicate to the Commission the investment projects referred to in Article 41 of the Treaty devolves on persons and undertakings engaged in the industrial activities listed in Annex II to the Treaty, in respect of all installations already established or to be established within the Community; (the obligation shall, in appropriate cases, be discharged by the local management in the case of undertakings having their seat outside the Community).
Where information to be notified pursuant to article 41 of the Treaty has already been provided in the context of the submission of general data under article 37 of the Treaty, the notification can be limited to a cross reference to such previous submission and, in addition, all other information to be notified according to the content of the form which is annexed to this Regulation.
Any change made in the course of carrying out investment projects communicated to the Commission in accordance with this Regulation shall be made the subject of a further communication under the same conditions.
Any change made to the said form shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Regulation No 1 of the Commission of the EAEC of 5 November 1958(2) is repealed with effect of the date of entry into force of the present Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION  DECISION
of 12 January 1988
approving a second programme for the seed sector in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77
(Only the Dutch text is authentic)
(88/99/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 560/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas on 27 March 1987 the Netherlands Government forwarded a second programme following on the programme approved by the Commission Decision of 30 November 1983 (3) for the seed sector in the Netherlands, and supplied additional information on 17 July 1987;
Whereas the aims of the second programme are to modernize, rationalize and extend the reception, cleaning, drying and storage facilities for seed harvested within the scope of the programme and to modernize and extend the existing buildings so as to consolidate the competitiveness of the sector and upgrade its products; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;
Whereas the second programme contains sufficient details as referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 to show that the objectives of Article 1 of that Regulation may be achieved in the seed sector in the Netherlands; whereas the time limit laid down for the implementation of the programme does not exceed the period fixed in Article 3 (1) (g) of that Regulation;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structures,
The second programme for the seed sector forwarded by the Netherlands Government on 27 March 1987 and supplemented on 17 July 1987 pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 is hereby approved.
This Decision is addressed to the Netherlands.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1491/2001
of 19 July 2001
fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 943/2001
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 602/2001(4), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to all third countries except for Poland was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 943/2001(5).
(2) Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. In that case a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose bid is equal to or lower than the maximum refund.
(3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
For tenders notified from 13 to 19 July 2001, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 943/2001, the maximum refund on exportation of common wheat shall be EUR 0,00/t.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 July 2001.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 96/78/EC of 6 December 1996 amending certain Annexes to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/14/EC (2), and in particular Article 13, second subparagraph, fourth indent thereof,
Whereas measures should be taken to protect the Community against Tilletia indica Mitra, which hitherto has not been known to occur in the Community;
Whereas these measures should include provisions in respect of seeds and grain of the genera Triticum, Secale and X Triticosecale originating in third countries where Tilletia indica Mitra is known to occur;
Whereas therefore the relevant Annexes to Directive 77/93/EEC should be amended accordingly;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,
Directive 77/93/EEC is hereby amended as indicated in the Annex to this Directive.
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 1 January 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The procedure for such a reference shall be adopted by the Member States.
2. The Member States shall immediately communicate to the Commission the essential provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. The Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof.
This Directive shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
COMMISSION DECISION of 28 November 1997 approving the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis for 1998 presented by Greece and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Greek text is authentic) (98/32/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof,
Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of bovine brucellosis;
Whereas by letter, Greece has submitted a programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis;
Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);
Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community in 1998 and which was established by Commission Decision 97/681/EC (5);
Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Greece up to a maximum of ECU 700 000;
Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1998.
Greece shall bring into force by 1 January 1998 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1.
1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of testing and those incurred in Greece by way of compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals up to a maximum of ECU 700 000.
2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:
- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,
- forwarding a final report on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1999 at the latest,
- and provided that Community veterinary legislation has been respected.
This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2841/95 of 8 December 1995 amending Regulation (EC)  No 1372/95 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the  poultrymeat sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization  of the market in eggs  (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden  and by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94  (2), and in particular Articles 3 (2) and 8 (12) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/95  (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2523/95  (4),  lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the egg sector;
Whereas, in order to guarantee exporters equal access to export licences, the submission period for  applications, running from Monday to Wednesday, should be extended by one day where those days are  holidays for the competent authorities of a Member State;
Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2838/95  (5) has modified the nomenclature for export refunds in the  poultrymeat sector; whereas Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 should therefore be amended;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,
Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 is amended as follows:
1.  The following subparagraph is added to Article 3 (1):
'However, where those three days are holidays for the competent authorities of a Member State,  applications may be lodged on the Thursday following that period in the Member State in question.` 2.  The introductory phrase of Article 7 (1) is replaced by the following:
'1.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission, each Wednesday from 1 p.m., or, where the  second subparagraph of Article 3 (1) applies, each Thursday from 1 p.m., by fax for the preceding  period:` 3.  Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.
4.  In Annex II, the words 'Wednesday .  .  . to Friday .  .  .` are deleted.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the  Official Journal of the European Communities.
However, Article 1 point 3 shall apply from 1 January 1996.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.
27.8.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 278/38
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1522/2004
of 26 August 2004
fixing the maximum export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 582/2004
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 31(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 582/2004 of 26 March 2004 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds for skimmed milk powder (2) provides for a permanent tender.
(2) Pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 580/2004 of 26 March 2004 establishing a tender procedure concerning export refunds for certain milk products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate to fix a maximum export refund for the tendering period ending on 25 August 2004.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
For the permanent tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 582/2004, for the tendering period ending on 25 August 2004, the maximum amount of refund for the product and destinations referred to in Article 1(1) of that Regulation shall be 34,00 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 August 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.