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29.5.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 160/2
COUNCIL DECISION
of 9 July 2013
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation providing a general framework for enhanced cooperation
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2014/305/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), 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) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Union the Agreement between the European Union and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation providing a general framework for enhanced cooperation (‘the Agreement’).
(2) The Agreement was signed on 20 December 2012 subject to its conclusion at a later date.
(3) It is necessary to lay down procedural arrangements for the participation of the Union in the Joint Committee established by the Agreement.
(4) The Agreement should be approved,
The Agreement between the European Union and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation providing a general framework for enhanced cooperation is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (1).
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in point 13.2 of the Agreement.
The Commission shall represent the Union within the Joint Committee set up pursuant to point 7 of the Agreement.
1.   The Commission, after consultation with the Special Committee appointed by the Council, shall determine the position to be taken by the Union in the Joint Committee, concerning the application of the Agreement and with respect to the adoption of Annexes to the Agreement and the amendments of such Annexes.
2.   The Commission may take any appropriate action under points 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Agreement.
The Commission shall regularly inform the Council of the implementation of the Agreement.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
30.7.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 198/1
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 748/2011
of 28 July 2011
amending for the 153rd time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan (1), and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and 7a(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.
(2) On 19 July 2011 the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to add two natural persons to its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply.
(3) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.
(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is hereby amended as set out 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.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 345/2004
of 26 February 2004
fixing the corrective amount applicable to the refund on cereals
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 organization of the market in cereals(1), and in particular Article 13(8) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 13(8) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the export refund applicable to cereals on the day on which application for an export licence is made must be applied on request to exports to be effected during the period of validity of the export licence. In this case, a corrective amount may be applied to the refund.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals(2), allows for the fixing of a corrective amount for the products listed in Article 1(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92. That corrective amount must be calculated taking account of the factors referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95.
(3) The world market situation or the specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to vary the corrective amount according to destination.
(4) The corrective amount must be fixed at the same time as the refund and according to the same procedure; it may be altered in the period between fixings.
(5) It follows from applying the provisions set out above that the corrective amount must be as set out in the Annex hereto.
(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
The corrective amount referred to in Article 1(1)(a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 which is applicable to export refunds fixed in advance except for malt shall be as set out in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
24.9.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 299/19
COUNCIL DECISION
of 27 May 2004
on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2007
(2004/654/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Decision No 1419/1999/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 May 1999 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2005 to 2019 (1), and in particular Articles 2(3) and 4 thereof,
Having regard to the Selection Panel report of April 2004 submitted to the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council in accordance with Article 2(2) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC,
Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission of 30 April 2004,
Luxembourg is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
Sibiu is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
Both cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
11.4.2015 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 96/7
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/576
of 10 April 2015
amending for the 229th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaeda network
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the Al-Qaeda network (1), and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and Article 7a(1) and (5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.
(2) On 31 March 2015, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) decided to remove one natural person from its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply. On 7 April 2015 the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council approved the addition of one natural person to its list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply.
(3) Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be updated accordingly.
(4) In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, it should enter into force immediately,
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with 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.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 362/92  of 14 February 1992  derogating, for the 1992/93 marketing year, from Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91 laying down detailed rules for the application of the system of production aid for products processed from  fruit and vegetables in so far as the time limit for concluding delivery of preliminary contracts
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 426/86 of 24 February 1986 on the common organization of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1943/91 (2), and in particular Article 3 (4)  thereof,
Whereas Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91 (3) provides in respect of tomatoes for a preliminary contract between the producer and the processor to be concluded by 16 February at the latest; whereas, because of particular climatic  conditions in principal production areas of the Community, the time limits for concluding preliminary contracts between producers and processors, for the 1992/93 marketing year, as well as the time limits for forwarding them to the national organization  concerned, should be postponed by one and a half months;
Whereas, due to the urgency, this Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,
By way of derogation from Article 5 (1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1558/91, for the 1992/93 marketing year, the time limit for concluding preliminary contracts is fixed at 31 March 1992, and that for forwarding copies of the preliminary  contracts to the organization concerned at 10 April 1992.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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 REGULATION (EC) No 1651/98 of 27 July 1998 fixing the reduction coefficients for the determination of the quantity of bananas to be allocated to each operator in category C from the tariff quota for 1998 (Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93 of 10 June 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1409/96 (4), and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,
Whereas, pending the adaptation of the volume of the tariff quota as a result of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, Commission Regulation (EC) No 2154/97 (5), for the purposes of implementing Article 4(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, provisionally fixes the reduction coefficient to be applied to the annual allocation requested by each operator in category C on the basis of a tariff quota volume of 2 200 000 tonnes for 1998;
Whereas the volume of the tariff quota was subsequently fixed at 2 553 000 tonnes for 1998 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1645/98 (6); whereas, however, the special quantity of 16 500 tonnes reserved for cases of extreme hardship must not be taken into account for the calculation of the reduction coefficient in question;
Whereas, on that basis, the new coefficient for 1998 should be determined; whereas, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EC) No 2154/97 should be repealed;
Whereas the provisions of this Regulation must enter into force immediately, given the time limits laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,
The quantity to be allocated to each operator in category C in respect of 1998 within the tariff quota provided for in Articles 18 and 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 shall be calculated by applying to the quantity applied for by each operator in accordance with Article 4(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1442/93, a reduction coefficient of 0,000368.
Regulation (EC) No 2154/97 is hereby repealed.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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.
29.4.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 110/34
COMMISSION DECISION
of 27 April 2011
on the recognition of Tunisia as regards education, training and certification of seafarers for the recognition of certificates of competency
(notified under document C(2011) 2754)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2011/259/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2008/106/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (1), and in particular Article 19(3) thereof,
Having regard to the letter of 9 March 2006 from the French Authorities, requesting the recognition of Tunisia in order to recognise certificates of competency issued by that country,
Whereas:
(1) Member States may decide to endorse seafarers’ certificates of competency issued by third countries, provided that the relevant third country is recognised by the Commission as ensuring that this country complies with the requirements of the international Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention) (2).
(2) Following the request of the French Authorities, the Commission assessed the maritime education, training and certification systems in Tunisia in order to verify whether this country complies with the requirements of the STCW Convention and whether appropriate measures have been taken to prevent fraud involving certificates. This assessment was based on the results of a fact-finding inspection performed by experts of the European Maritime Safety Agency in April 2007.
(3) The Commission provided the Member States with a report on the results of the assessment of compliance.
(4) Subsequently, the Commission requested the Tunisian Authorities, by letter of 28 January 2009 to provide evidence demonstrating whether the deficiencies detected during the assessment were adequately addressed.
(5) The Tunisian Authorities provided, by letter of 25 November 2009, the requested information and evidence concerning the implementation of appropriate and sufficient corrective action to address all of the deficiencies identified during the assessment of compliance.
(6) The outcome of the assessment of compliance and the evaluation of the information provided by the Tunisian Authorities demonstrate that Tunisia complies with the relevant requirements of the STCW Convention, while this country has taken appropriate measures to prevent fraud involving certificates and should thus be recognised by the Union.
(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,
Tunisia is recognised as regards education, training and certification of seafarers, for the purpose of recognition of certificates of competency issued by that country.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
16.2.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 46/34
COMMISSION DECISION
of 3 February 2006
amending Decision 2004/370/EC authorising methods for grading pig carcases in the United Kingdom
(notified under document number C(2006) 213)
(Only the English text is authentic)
(2006/99/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 carcases (1), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) By Commission Decision 2004/370/EC (2), the use of three methods for grading pig carcases in Northern Ireland has been authorised.
(2) Due to technical adaptations, the United Kingdom has requested the Commission to authorise in Northern Ireland the use of new formulae for two apparata used for grading pig carcases and to authorise two new methods for grading pig carcases, and has therefore submitted the elements required in Article 3 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 carcases (3). As the apparatus ‘Fat-O-Meater’ has never been used in Northern Ireland, it should be deleted from the scope of this Decision concerning Northern Ireland.
(3) The evaluation of this request has revealed that the conditions for using the new formulae and the new methods are fulfilled.
(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 2 is replaced by the following:
— the apparatus termed “Intrascope (Optical Probe)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 1 of Annex II,
— the apparatus termed “Mark II Ulster Probe” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 2 of Annex II,
— the apparatus termed “Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP 4)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 3 of Annex II,
— the apparatus termed “Fully automatic ultrasonic carcass grading (Autofom)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are in Part 4 of Annex II.’
2. Annex II is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
COMMISSION DECISION of 28 April 1994 amending Commission Decision 92/471/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for importation of bovine embryos from third countries (Text with EEA relevance) (94/280/EC)
THE  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), as last amended by Directive  93/52/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas Directive 89/556/EEC excluded embryos derived by certain techniques from the scope of the said Directive;
Whereas, by Directive 93/52/EEC, the scope of Directive 89/556/EEC has been enlarged to include all bovine embryos except those derived by transfer of nuclei; whereas embryos which are to be subjected to techniques which involve the penetration of the  zona pellucida and those derived by in vitro fertilization may be introduced into trade or be imported as long as they meet the requirements of Directive 89/556/EEC, with certain additional safeguards;
Whereas Commission Decision 94/113/EC (3) amends the Annexes to the Directive to lay down the necessary additional safeguards;
Whereas it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 92/471/EEC of 2 September 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for importation of bovine embryos from third countries (4) to take into account the additional  safeguards;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The Annexes to Decision 92/471/EEC are hereby replaced by the Annexes to this Decision.
This Decision shall apply from the thirtieth day following its notification.
This Decision is addressed to Member States.
Council Decision
of 22 December 2003
appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work
(2003/C 321/03)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 202 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2003/C 218/01 of 22 July 2003 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work, and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,
Whereas the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work should be appointed for a period of three years,
The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2006:
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The Council shall appoint the members not yet nominated at a later date.
This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.
13.4.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 104/5
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 588/2006
of 12 April 2006
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 11 April 2006.
(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 581/2004, for the tendering period ending on 11 April 2006, 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 13 April 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.