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25.11.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 307/28
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1922/2005
of 24 November 2005
fixing the maximum export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 581/2004
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 581/2004 of 26 March 2004 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain types of butter (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 22 November 2005.
(3) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
For the permanent tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 581/2004, for the tendering period ending on 22 November 2005, the maximum amount of refund for the products referred to in Article 1(1) of that Regulation shall be as shown in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 November 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
30.5.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 142/34
COMMISSION DECISION
of 22 May 2006
amending Decision 2004/370/EC authorising methods for grading pig carcasses in the United Kingdom
(notified under document number C(2006) 1988)
(Only the English text is authentic)
(2006/374/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcasses (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 2(1) and (2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcasses (2) provides for a method for calculating the weight of the cold carcasse from the warm weight.
(2) In accordance with Article 2(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 and by way of derogation from Article 2(1) and (2) thereof, the United Kingdom was authorised by Commission Decision 2004/370/EC (3) to calculate the weight of the cold carcasse by reference to pre-determined scales of absolute weight reductions.
(3) Due to technical adaptations, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to withdraw this derogation and to apply the method for calculating the weight of the cold carcasse as referred to in Article 2(1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85.
(4) Decision 2004/370/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,
Decision 2004/370/EC is amended as follows:
1. Article 5 is deleted.
2. Annex III is deleted.
This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
23.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 368/87
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1977/2006
of 21 December 2006
amending Regulation (EC) No 1201/2006 fixing the weighting coefficients to be used in calculating the Community market price for pig carcases for the 2006/07 marketing year by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 56 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The Community market price for pig carcases, as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75, must be established by weighting the prices recorded in each Member State by coefficients expressing the relative size of the pig population of each Member State.
(2) In view of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union, those coefficients should be adjusted to take account of data from the new Member States.
(3) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1201/2006 (1) must therefore be amended.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1201/2006 is replaced by the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
29.4.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 116/41
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 665/2006
of 28 April 2006
fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 1 May 2006
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 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.
(2) Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market.
(3) Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 as regards import duties in the cereals sector.
(4) The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force.
(5) In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties.
(6) Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in Annex I to this Regulation,
The import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information given in Annex II.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COUNCIL  REGULATION (EEC) No 1950/90
of 29 June 1990
on the application of Decision No 1/90 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee amending Protocol 3 concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative cooperation following the suspension of the customs duties applicable by the Community of Ten and Switzerland to imports from Spain
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation (1) was signed on 22 July 1972 and entered into force on 1 January 1973;
Whereas by virtue of Article 28 of Protocol 3 concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative cooperation, which forms an integral part of the above Agreement, the Joint Committee has adopted Decision No 1/90 amending Protocol 3;
Whereas it is necessary to apply this Decision in the Community,
Decision No 1/90 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint Committee shall apply in the Community.
The text of the Decision is attached to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply with effect from 1 July 1989.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
29.6.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 169/63
COMMISSION DECISION
of 21 June 2007
on the participation of the Commission of the European Communities in the International Biofuels Forum
(2007/446/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Whereas:
(1) The European Community has stated goals in the energy sector of increasing security of supply and reaching a sustainable energy production and use, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its energy use and the biofuels policy of the European Community pursues these two objectives.
(2) In the context of its international cooperation with international partners, the Commission is actively engaging in energy dialogues and other forms of cooperation on energy issues.
(3) Brazil has initiated the International Biofuels Forum to promote the international market for sustainable biofuels and to exchange experience and build closer collaboration on standards and codes to facilitate trade in biofuels as well as to enhance collaboration in research. The International Biofuels Forum will in a first stage comprise six participants (the governments of Brazil, the United States, India, China, South Africa and the European Commission).
(4) The President of Brazil in a letter to Commission President Barroso, dated 10 July 2006, has invited the Commission to join the International Biofuels Forum.
(5) The Commission will through its participation be better able to coordinate relevant activities including research with those of other developed and developing nations.
(6) The International Biofuels Forum itself does not run its own projects and does not require financial contributions to common budgets,
The Commission of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) shall participate as Member in the International Biofuels Forum.
The Commissioner for Energy, or his designated representative, is empowered to sign the Declaration on the International Biofuels Forum on behalf of the Commission and to represent the Commission in preparation thereof.
17.2.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 49/8
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 157/2007
of 16 February 2007
fixing the minimum selling price for butter for the 57th individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999
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 Article 10(c) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 21 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards intervention on the market in butter and cream (2), intervention agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of butter held by them.
(2) In the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award, in accordance with Article 24a of Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999.
(3) In the light of the tenders received, a minimum selling price should be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
For the 57th individual invitation to tender pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 13 February 2007, the minimum selling price for butter is fixed at 237,00 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 February 2007.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION DECISION  of 13 August 1991  amending Decision 90/472/EEC recognizing that production of certain quality wines produced in specified regions is, because of their qualitative features, far below demand  (Only the German text is  authentic)  (91/461/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organization of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1734/91 (2), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof,
Whereas pursuant to Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 all new plantings of wines are prohibited until 31 August 1996; whereas, however, that provision allows Member States for the 1990/91 wine year to authorize new plantings in the case of  quality wines psr for which the Commission has recognized that production, because of their qualitative features, is far below demand;
Whereas requests to apply that provision to certain quality wines psr were submitted by the German Government on 31 May 1990 and on 11 July 1990; whereas Commission Desision 90/472/EEC was adopted as a result (3);
Whereas owing to a mistake the table in the Annex to Decision 90/472/EEC is incorrect as regards 'Rheinhessen'; whereas the figure in question should be rectified;
Whereas the Management Committee for Wine has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
In the Annex to Decision 90/472/EEC the figure relating to area for Rheinhessen quality wines psr is replaced by '780 ha'.
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 102/2004
of 22 January 2004
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 Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002(2), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 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 the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 January 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION  DECISION
of 15 December 1986
on the extension of the multiannual guidance programme for 1986 in respect of aquaculture submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83
(Only the German text is authentic)
(87/39/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83 of 4 October 1983 on a common measure for restructuring, modernizing and developing the fishing industry and for developing aquaculture (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas the 1983/85 programme preceded the presentation to the Commission of an expert study of the Community market for trout and carp;
Whereas on 13 January 1986 the German Government forwarded a prolongation of the multiannual guidance programme in respect of aquaculture;
Whereas, in accordance with the first paragraph of Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83, the time required for the execution of the programme covers at least the proposed duration of the common measure;
Whereas the programme contains the information referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2908/83;
Whereas a feature of aquaculture in Germany is the very slight development of fish farming in sea waters; whereas almost all fish farming in Germany is carried out in fresh water and mainly involves the rearing of trout and carp;
Whereas the programme proposes chiefly to rationalize and develop trout and carp rearing and, to a lesser extent, to increase freshwater production of other species;
Whereas the Commission cannot approve that part of the programme relating to trout and carp in view of the difficult situation in the Community for these products, except for certain projects to modernize existing installations, particularly those which reduce pollution and mortality rates;
Whereas the programme may, having regard to production potential, the demand for the products concerned and the guidelines of the common fisheries policy, constitute a suitable framework for projects which may qualify for financial support from the Community;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee for the Fishing Industry,
The prolongation of the Multiannual Guidance Programme in respect of aquaculture forwarded by the German Government on 13 January 1986, the main features of which are set out in Annex I hereto, is hereby approved subject to the provisions set out in Annex II hereto.
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
COUNCIL DECISION of 27 January 1997 authorizing the Kingdom of Sweden, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8 (4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, to introduce or continue to apply exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on certain mineral oils used for specific purposes (97/92/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonization of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils (1) and, in particular, Article 8 (4) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas, under Article 8 (4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorize any Member State to introduce exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on mineral oils on the grounds of specific policy considerations;
Whereas the Swedish authorities have notified the Commission that they wish to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on mineral oils used for industrial purposes, as authorized by the 1994 Act of Accession;
Whereas the Kingdom of Sweden wishes to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on mineral oils by introducing both a lower rate than the standard rate and a reduced rate for enterprises with a very high consumption of energy;
Whereas the other Member States have been informed of this notification;
Whereas the Commission and all the Member States accept that such exemption is justified on the grounds of specific policy considerations and that it would not give rise to distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the internal market;
Whereas the Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to monitor their continued compatibility with the proper operation of the internal market or with Community policy on protection of the environment;
Whereas the Council is to review the situation no later than 30 June 1997,
Until 30 June 1997, in accordance with Article 8 (4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and without prejudice to the obligations provided for in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils (2), the Kingdom of Sweden is hereby authorized to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on mineral oils used for industrial purposes by introducing both a lower rate than the standard rate and a reduced rate for enterprises with a very high consumption of energy, provided that such rates at all times respect the minimum rates of excise duty on mineral oils laid down by Community law and do not give rise to distortions of competition.
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Sweden.
25.11.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 309/1
REGULATION (EC) No 1888/2005 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 26 October 2005
amending Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 285(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 (3) constitutes the legal framework for the regional classification in order to enable the collection, compilation and dissemination of harmonised regional statistics in the Community.
(2) All Member States' statistics transmitted to the Commission, which are broken down by territorial units, should use the NUTS classification, where applicable.
(3) It is necessary to adapt the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 to take into account the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union.
(4) Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 should therefore be amended accordingly,
Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 is amended as follows:
1. Annex I is amended in accordance with the text shown in Annex I to this Regulation.
2. Annexes II and III are replaced by the text appearing in Annex II and in Annex III to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following 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.