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3.7.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 196/4
COUNCIL DECISION
of 23 June 2014
on the position to be adopted by the European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972, as regards the replacement of Protocol 3 to that Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, by a new Protocol which, as regards the rules of origin, refers to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin
(2014/419/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Protocol 3 to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation (1), (‘the Agreement’), concerns the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, (‘Protocol 3’).
(2) The Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (2), (‘the Convention’), lays down provisions on the origin of goods traded under relevant Agreements concluded between the Contracting Parties.
(3) The Union and Switzerland signed the Convention on 15 June 2011.
(4) The Union and Switzerland deposited their instruments of acceptance with the depositary of the Convention on 26 March 2012 and 28 November 2011, respectively. As a consequence, in application of Article 10(3) of the Convention, the Convention entered into force in relation to the Union and Switzerland on 1 May 2012 and 1 January 2012, respectively.
(5) Article 6 of the Convention provides that each Contracting Party is to take appropriate measures to ensure that the Convention is effectively applied. To that effect, the Joint Committee established by the Agreement should adopt a decision replacing Protocol 3 by a new Protocol which, with regard to the rules of origin, refers to the Convention.
(6) The position of the Union within the Joint Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft decision,
The position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation, as regards the replacement of Protocol 3 to that Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, by a new Protocol which, as regards the rules of origin, refers to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin, shall be based on the draft decision of the Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
Minor changes to the draft decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union in the Joint Committee without further decision of the Council.
The Decision of the Joint Committee shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
COMMISSION  DECISION
of 28 November 1986
on the improvement of the efficiency of agricultural structures in Greece pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85
(Only the Greek text is authentic)
(86/600/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures (1), and in particular Article 25 thereof,
Whereas the Greek Government notified, pursuant to Article 24 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Decision No 691/86 of 20 June 1986 of the prices and incomes board on the authorization of a financial aid programme for less-favoured and mountain areas in 1986;
Whereas, under Article 25 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85, the Commission has to decide whether, having regard to the provisions notified, the existing provisions in Greece for the implementation of Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to commuon measures within the meaning of Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;
Whereas the abovementioned Decision satisfies the conditions and objectives of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85;
Whereas the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund Commitee has been consulted on the financial aspects;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,
The provisions existing in Greece for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 797/85 continue, having regard to Decision No 691/86 of 20 June 1986 of the prices and incomes board on the authorization of a financial aid programme for less-favoured and mountain areas in 1986, to satisfy the conditions for financial contribution by the Community to common measures within the meaning of Article 1 of the said Regulation.
This Decision is adressed to the Hellenic Republic.
11.11.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 295/7
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1829/2005
of 10 November 2005
fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 12th partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1138/2005
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1) and in particular the second indent of Article 27(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1138/2005 of 15 July 2005 on a standing invitation to tender to determine levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (2), for the 2005/2006 marketing year, requires partial invitations to tender to be issued for the export of this sugar to certain third countries.
(2) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1138/2005 a maximum export refund shall be fixed, as the case may be, account being taken in particular of the state and foreseeable development of the Community and world markets in sugar, for the partial invitation to tender in question.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,
For the 12th partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1138/2005 the maximum amount of the export refund shall be 41,360 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 November 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COUNCIL DECISION of 17 December 1996 amending Decision 95/514/EC on the equivalence of field inspections carried out in third countries on seed-producing crops and on the equivalence of seed produced in third countries (97/33/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 66/400/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of beet seed (1), and in particular Article 16 (1) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (2), and in particular Article 16 (1) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (3), and in particular Article 16 (1) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (4), and in particular Article 15 (1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas, in Decision 95/514/EC (5) it has been determined for a limited period that field inspections carried out in certain third countries on seed-producing crops of certain species satisfies the conditions laid down in Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC and 69/208/EEC; whereas in Decision 95/514/EC it has also been determined that seed of certain species produced in certain third countries was equivalent to corresponding seed produced in the Community;
Whereas Decision 95/514/EC will expire on 31 December 1996; whereas a new decision is therefore necessary;
Whereas, in this Decision, reference to the OECD schemes for the varietal certification of seed moving in international trade was made as one of the bases for Community equivalence;
Whereas in 1995 a system of alternative seed certification was included in these schemes as an experiment;
Whereas, the results of this experiment have not yet been evaluated;
Whereas, in these circumstances, it appears desirable to ensure continuation of the equivalence, but to limit it, to a further period of 12 months,
In Article 6 of Decision 95/514/EC '31 December 1996` shall be replaced by '31 December 1997`.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 550/2002
of 27 March 2002
determining the extent to which the applications for import licences submitted in March 2002 for cheese originating in South Africa under a tariff quota opened by Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 can be accepted
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), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1670/2000(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 of 14 December 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas(3), and in particular Article 16(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 381/2002 of 28 February 2002 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 as regards import licence applications for cheese from South Africa(4) reopens the period for lodging those applications.
(2) The quantities covered by applications lodged in March 2002 for the products covered by quota No 09.4151 referred to in Annex I(E) to Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 do not exceed the quantities available. All the applications lodged should therefore be accepted,
Import licence applications lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 381/2002 for the products covered by quota No 09.4151 referred to in Annex I(E) to Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 shall be accepted for the quantities requested.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 March 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
30.10.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 288/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1063/2008
of 29 October 2008
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,
Whereas:
Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XV, Part A thereto,
The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 30 October 2008.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
22.11.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 313/3
COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 November 2013
on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of two years
(2013/672/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6), thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
Whereas:
(1) On 30 November 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (1) (‘the Partnership Agreement’).
(2) The Union has negotiated a new Protocol with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (‘the new Protocol’) granting EU vessels fishing opportunities in waters in which Mauritania exercises its sovereignty or its jurisdiction as regards fishing.
(3) The new Protocol was signed on the basis of Council Decision 2012/827/EU (2) and has been applied provisionally from the date of its signature.
(4) The new Protocol should be approved,
The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of two years (‘the Protocol’) (3) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
The President of the Council shall proceed, on behalf of the Union, to the notification provided for in Article 11 of the Protocol (4).
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1473/2003
of 20 August 2003
amending Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal as regards premium schemes
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003(2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 41 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 of 28 October 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal as regards premium schemes(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2381/2002(4), lays down certain rules relating to the payment of advances. Due to exceptionally unfavourable weather conditions characterised by an intense and prolonged drought, producers in some Member States do not have enough fodder to feed the livestock on their farms. In order to allow those producers to meet the additional financial charges resulting in particular from the need to buy additional fodder, an increase in the amount of the advance for the beef special premium, the suckler cow premium, the slaughter premium and the additional payments should be authorised.
(2) Under these circumstances, Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 should be amended.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,
The last subparagraph of Article 41(1), regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 is replaced by the following:"However, as regards the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 calendar years, the advance on the beef special premium, the suckler cow premium, the slaughter premium and the additional payments may be paid at a rate of up to 80 % of the amount of those premiums or of those payments."
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 16 October 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
20.2.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 49/3
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 140/2009
of 19 February 2009
fixing the export refunds on milk and milk products
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 162(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products listed in Part XVI of Annex I to that Regulation and prices for those products on the Community market may be covered by an export refund.
(2) Given the present situation on the market in milk and milk products, export refunds should be fixed in accordance with the rules and certain criteria provided for in Articles 162, 163, 164, 167, 169 and 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.
(3) Article 164(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that export refunds may vary according to destination, especially where the world market situation, the specific requirements of certain markets or obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty make this necessary.
(4) In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Community and the Dominican Republic on import protection for milk powder in the Dominican Republic (2) approved by Council Decision 98/486/EC (3), a certain amount of Community milk products exported to the Dominican Republic can benefit from reduced customs duties. For this reason, export refunds granted to products exported under this scheme should be reduced by a certain percentage.
(5) The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,
Export refunds as provided for in Article 164 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be granted on the products and for the amounts set out in the Annex to this Regulation, subject to the conditions provided for in Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1282/2006 (4).
This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 February 2009.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 3657/91  of 16 December 1991  authorizing Spain to suspend totally customs duties on imports of sunflower seed from third countries
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Acto of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 75 (4) thereof,
Whereas Spain has requested authorization to suspend customs duties on sunflower seed imported from third countries as from 1 January 1992;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committe for Oils and Fats,
Spain is hereby authorized to suspend totally duties applicable to imports from third countries of sunflower seed other than seed intended for sowing covered by CN code 1206 00 90.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 January 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
12.6.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 149/73
COMMISSION DECISION
of 8 June 2009
on the intention of the United Kingdom to accept Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations
(notified under document number C(2009) 4427)
(2009/451/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular to Article 11a thereof,
Having regard to the letter from the United Kingdom to the Council and the Commission of 15 January 2009,
Whereas:
(1) On 18 December 2008, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations (1).
(2) Pursuant to Article 1 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, the United Kingdom did not participate in the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009.
(3) In accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, the United Kingdom notified the Council and the Commission by letter of 15 January 2009, received by the Commission on 17 January 2009, of its intention to accept Regulation (EC) No 4/2009.
(4) On 21 April 2009 the Commission gave a positive opinion to the Council on the United Kingdom’s intention to accept Regulation (EC) No 4/2009,
Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 shall apply to the United Kingdom in accordance with Article 2.
Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 shall enter into force in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2009.
(2), Article 47(3) and Articles 71, 72 and 73 of the Regulation shall apply from 18 September 2010.
The other provisions of the Regulation shall apply from 18 June 2011, subject to the 2007 Hague Protocol on the law applicable to maintenance obligations being applicable in the Community by that date. Failing that, the Regulation shall apply from the date of application of that Protocol in the Community.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
20.12.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 350/67
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1240/2012
of 19 December 2012
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.
(2) The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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.