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6.7.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/22
COUNCIL DECISION
of 29 April 2004
on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Uzbekistan, of the other part to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
(2006/458/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 44(2), the last sentence of Article 47(2), and Articles 55, 57(2), 71, 80(2), 93, 94, 133 and 181a, in conjunction with Article 300(2) first subparagraph, first sentence thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of 16 April 2003, and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,
Having regard to the Act annexed to the Treaty of Accession, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) On 8 December 2003, the Council authorised the Commission, on behalf of the Community and its Member States, to negotiate with the Republic of Uzbekistan a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union, and to provide for certain technical adjustments linked to the institutional and legal developments within the European Union.
(2) Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Protocol has been negotiated between the Parties and should now be signed on behalf of the European Community and its Member States.
(3) The Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis as from the date of accession, pending completion of the relevant procedures for its formal conclusion,
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Uzbekistan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union, subject to possible conclusion at a later stage.
The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision (1).
Pending its entry into force, the Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis from the date of accession.
27.1.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 23/67
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 149/2006
of 26 January 2006
concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005
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), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of barley to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005 (2).
(2) Article 7 of 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), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 20 to 26 January 2006 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of barley issued in Regulation (EC) No 1058/2005.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 27 January 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Council Decision
of 30 June 2003
appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions
(2003/504/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,
Whereas:
(1) On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(1).
(2) The seat of a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Wolfgang SENFF, of which the Council was notified on 27 May 2003,
Mr Hermann DINKLA, member of the Landtag (regional parliament) of Lower Saxony, is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Wolfgang SENFF for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006.
COUNCIL DECISION of 20 December 1985 amending, on account of the accession of Spain and Portugal, Decision 85/356/EEC on the equivalence of seed produced in third countries (85/588/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 396 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas in Decision 85/356/EEC (1) the Council determined that the seed of certain species harvested in 21 third countries was equivalent to the corresponding seed harvested in the Community;
(1) OJ No L 195, 26. 7. 1985, p. 20.
whereas the said determination of equivalence includes Spain and Portugal; Whereas, by virtue of Article 2 (3) of the Treaty of Accession of Spain and Portugal, the institutions of the Communities may adopt before accession the measures referred to in Article 396 of the Act of Accession,
Subject to the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Spain and Portugal, the Annex to Council Decision 85/356/EEC shall be amended as follows with effect from 1 March 1986:
1. In Part I, Title 1, point 1.1 the following entries shall be deleted:
'E = Spain', and 'P = Portugal'.
2.In the table in Part I, Title 2, the following additions shall be made to the table headings:
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3. The eighth section of the table relating to Spain shall be deleted.
4.In the 12th section of the table (relating to New Zealand), the following shall be added to footnote (1) on Beta vulgaris:
'Solamente para remolacha azucarera.
Unicamente para a beterraba açucareira.'
5.In the 12th section of the table (relating to New Zealand), the following shall be added to footnote (1) on Linum usitatissimum:
'Solamente para el lino oleaginoso.
Unicamente para ó linho oleaginoso.'
6.The 13th section of the table (relating to Portugal) shall be deleted.
7.In the 14th section of the table (relating to Poland), the following shall be added to footnote (1) on Brassica rapa (partim), Brassica napus spp. oleifera and Sinapis alba:
'Destinadas a obtención de forraje.
Destinada à produção de forragem.'
8.In the 18th and 19th sections of the table (relating to Turkey and the United States of America respectively), the following shall be added to the footnote on Beta vulgaris:
'Solamente para remolacha azucarera.
Unicamente para a beterraba açucareira.'
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
COUNCIL DECISION of 27 November 1995 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (95/523/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 126 and 127 in conjunction with Article 228 (2) first sentence and (3) first subparagraph thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, (1),
Whereas by its Decision of 21 November 1994 the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate agreements for cooperation in higher education and vocational training between the European Community, Canada and the United States of America;
Whereas the Community and Canada expect to obtain mutual benefit from such operation, which must, on the Community's side, be complementary to bilateral programmes between the Member States and Canada and provide a European added value;
Whereas the Agreement between the European Community and Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training should be approved,
The Agreement between the European Community and Canada establishing a cooperation programme in higher education and training is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
The financial reference amount to fulfil the Community's financial obligations mentioned in Article 7 of the Agreement shall be ECU 3,24 million for the five-year period provided for in Article 11 (2) thereof.
The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budget authority within the limit of the financial perspective.
The delegation of the European Community to the Joint Committee referred to in Article 5 of the Agreement shall consist of a representative from the Commission assisted by a representative from each Member State.
The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person or persons empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Council of the European Union and to carry out the notifications provided for in Article 11 of the Agreement.
26.6.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 165/94
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 22 June 2012
granting a derogation from Regulation (EU) No 1337/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning European statistics on permanent crops with regard to the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic
(notified under document C(2012) 4132)
(Only the French and German texts are authentic)
(2012/337/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1337/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 concerning European statistics on permanent crops and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 and Directive 2001/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,
Having regard to the requests made by the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1337/2011, where the application of this Regulation to the national statistical system of a Member State requires major adaptations and is likely to cause significant practical problems with regard to the permanent crops referred to in points (a) to (l) of Article 1(1), the Commission may grant Member States a derogation.
(2) The Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic have requested derogations from the application of Regulation (EU) No 1337/2011 in accordance with Article 10(2) thereof.
(3) The information provided by the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic justifies granting those derogations.
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Statistics,
1.   The Federal Republic of Germany is granted derogation from its obligation to submit statistics on the permanent crops referred to in points (a) to (l) of Article 1(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1337/2011 until 31 December 2012.
2.   The derogation is granted for the reference year 2012.
1.   The French Republic is granted derogation from its obligation to submit statistics on olive trees until 31 December 2012.
2.   The derogation is granted for the reference year 2012.
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic.
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2231/91   of 17 June 1991  on the application of Decision No 3/91 of the EEC-Israel Cooperation Council again amending Articles 6 and 17 of the Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products'  and methods of administrative cooperation
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 State of Israel (1), was signed on 11 May 1975 and entered into force on 1 July 1975;
Whereas pursuant to Article 25 of the Protocol concerning the definition of the concept of 'originating products' and methods of administrative cooperation, which is an integral part of the said Agreement, the Cooperation Council adopted Decision No  3/91 again amending Articles 6 and 17;
Whereas it is necessary to apply this Decision in the Community,
Decision No 3/91 of the EEC-Israel Cooperation Council shall be applicable in the Community.
The text of the Decision is attached to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1992.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Commission Decision
of 15 September 2000
on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from certain parts of the United States of America affected by West Nile fever
(notified under document number C(2000) 2711)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2000/551/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 lays down the animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae(3).
(2) In certain states of the United States of America cases of West Nile fever, a non-contagious vector-transmitted viral disease accompanied by clinical signs of encephalitis, have been reported in horses.
(3) The presence of this disease is liable to constitute a danger for humans and equidae.
(4) Pending the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee the Commission should take interim protective measures with regard to equidae coming from the affected parts of the territory of the United States of America,
1. In addition to the animal health certificate required in accordance with Council Directive 90/426/EEC for the temporary admission of registered horses, the re-entry after temporary export of registered horses and the imports and transit of equidae, coming from areas in the United States of America specified in Annex I to this Decision, a supplementary certificate in accordance with the specimen in Annex II to this Decision, duly completed and signed by the central competent veterinary authorities of the United States, shall be required for individual equidae.
2. The provisions in paragraph 1 shall not apply to equidae coming from areas outside those specified in Annex I and which are transported on main roads in transit without stopping through the areas specified in Annex I directly to an airport situated within the areas specified in Annex I for subsequent air transport to the Community. During the transit and transhipment operations suitable measures must be taken to protect the equidae from vector insects.
Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to the United States of America to bring them into line with this Decision.
They shall inform the Commission thereof.
This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2000.
This Decision is adressed to the Member States.
COUNCIL  REGULATION (EEC) No 3066/85
of 28 October 1985
amending Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/78 as regards the use of ECU by 'other holders'
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/78 of 18 December 1978 relating to the European monetary system (3) provides for the issue of ECU by the European Monetary Cooperation Fund and for their use by the Fund and the monetary authorities of the Member States;
Whereas provision should be made for such ECU to be acquired and used by holders other than those referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3181/78,
The following paragraph is hereby added to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3181/78:
'The Fund is also empowered to grant to the monetary authorities of non-member countries and international monetary institutions the status of "other holders" of ECU as referred to in Article 1 and to fix the terms and conditions under which such ECU may be acquired, held and used.'
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 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.
5.10.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 274/12
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1471/2006
of 4 October 2006
amending the rates of refunds applicable to certain products from the cereals and rice sector exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty
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), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in ric (2), and in particular Article 14(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The rates of the refunds applicable from 29 September 2006 to the products listed in the Annex, exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, were fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1432/2006 (3).
(2) It follows from applying the rules and criteria contained in Regulation (EC) No 1432/2006 to the information at present available to the Commission that the export refunds at present applicable should be altered as shown in the Annex hereto,
The rates of refund fixed by Regulation (EC) No 1432/2006 are hereby altered as shown in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 5 October 2006.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 1230/82
of 19 May 1982
laying down special detailed rules for the system of import licences for products falling within subheading 07.06 A of the Common Customs Tariff
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3808/81 (2), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2042/75 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 327/81 (4), laid down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for products falling within subheading 07.06 A of the Common Customs Tariff;
Whereas the conclusion of agreements between the Community and the main exporting companies on the import of these products is envisaged; whereas in order not to compromise the application of such agreements from the time of their conclusion, the detailed rules provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2042/75 should be supplemented by measures to provide the Commission with information on the origin of the products imported;
Whereas the Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,
The country of origin shall be entered in Section 14 of applications for licences and of import licences for products falling within subheading 07.06 A of the Common Customs Tariff. The licence shall carry the obligation to import products originating in the country stated.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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.
COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 703/88
of 17 March 1988
amending Regulations (EEC) No 2183/87 and (EEC) No 2983/87 concerning the sale at a price fixed in advance of unprocessed currants and dried grapes (sultanas) from the 1986 harvest held by Greek storage agencies
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 Febraury 1986 on the common organzation of the market in products processed from fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3909/87 (2), and in particular Article 8 (8) thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1277/84 of 8 May 1984 laying down general rules for the system of production aid for processed fruit and vegetables (3), and in particular Article 6 (1) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulations (EEC) No 2183/87 (4) and (EEC) No 2983/87 (5) fixed the sale price of unprocessed dried grapes from the 1986 harvest held by Greek storage agencies;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 35/88 (6) corrected the level of aid for dried grapes from the 1987/88 marketing year; whereas it is therefore appropriate, so as not to hinder sales of products from the 1986 and 1987 harvests to amend the sale prices of unprocessed dried grapes from the 1986 harvest remaining in stock as fixed by Regulations (EEC) No 2183/87 and (EEC) No 2983/87 with effect from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EEC) No 35/88;
Whereas the measures provided for in the Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products processed from Fruit and Vegetables,
1. With effect from 8 January 1988, Annexes II to Regulations (EEC) No 2183/87 and (EEC) No 2983/87 are replaced respectively by Annex I and Annex II to this Regulation.
2. For purchase requests accepted from 8 January 1988, storage agencies shall refund to purchasers, at the latter's request, the difference between the prices fixed by Regulations (EEC) No 2183/87 and (EEC) No 2983/87 and those fixed in this Regulation.
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.