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21.7.2011 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 190/57
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 709/2011
of 20 July 2011
fixing the export refunds on milk and milk products
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), and in particular Article 164(2) and Article 170, 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 Union 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 and 169 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) Refunds should be granted only on products that comply with the requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009 of 27 November 2009 laying down special detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards export licences and export refunds for milk and milk products (2).
(5) The currently applicable refunds have been fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 400/2011 (3). Since new refunds should be fixed, that Regulation should therefore be repealed.
(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,
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 of Regulation (EC) No 1187/2009.
Regulation (EU) No 400/2011 is hereby repealed.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 21 July 2011.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 93/56/EEC of 29 June 1993 amending Council Directive 82/471/EEC concerning certain products used in animal nutrition
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 82/471/EEC of 30 June 1982 concerning certain products used in animal nutrition (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 93/26/EEC (2), and in particular Article 6 thereof,
Whereas Directive 82/471/EEC provides for the content of the Annexes to be regularly adapted to take account of advances in scientific and technical knowledge;
Whereas the study of the non-protein nitrogenous compound 'ammonium sulfate' and of hydroxyanalogue of methionine and its calcium salt has permitted a beneficial effect in ruminants to be established; whereas authorization for the use of the products in  question should therefore be extended to this category of animal;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the Standing Committee on Feedingstuffs,
The Annex to Directive 82/471/EEC is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with Article 1 by 30 June 1994 at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference at the time of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by Member States.
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
24.6.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 164/28
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 965/2005
of 23 June 2005
amending the rates of refunds applicable to certain products from the sugar 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 1260/2001 of 19 June 2001 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (1), and in particular Article 27(5)(a) and (15) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The rates of the refunds applicable from 27 May 2005 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 805/2005 (2).
(2) It follows from applying the rules and criteria contained in Regulation (EC) No 805/2005 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 805/2005 are hereby altered as shown in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 June 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1284/2003
of 17 July 2003
concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the import of sorghum issued in Regulation (EC) No 699/2003
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), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 699/2003(3).
(2) Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2235/2000(5), allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 and on the basis of the tenders notified to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 a maximum reduction in the duty 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 11 to 17 July 2003 in response to the invitation to tender for the reduction in the duty on imported sorghum issued in Regulation (EC) No 699/2003.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 July 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 514/98 of 3 March 1998 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 82/97 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 75/98 (4), and in particular Article 173 (1) thereof,
Whereas Articles 173 to 177 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provide that the Commission shall periodically establish unit values for the products referred to in the classification in Annex 26 to that Regulation;
Whereas the result of applying the rules and criteria laid down in the abovementioned Articles to the elements communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 173 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 is that unit values set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be established in regard to the products in question,
The unit values provided for in Article 173 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are hereby established as set out in the table in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 March 1998.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
9.9.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 268/9
COUNCIL DECISION
of 8 September 2014
appointing a French member of the European Economic and Social Committee
(2014/651/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal of the French Government,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) On 13 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).
(2) A member's seaton the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Julien VALENTIN,
Mr Julien MARRE is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
15.4.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 97/19
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 573/2005
of 14 April 2005
fixing the maximum export refund for white sugar to certain third countries for the 23rd partial invitation to tender issued within the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004
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 1327/2004 of 19 July 2004 on a standing invitation to tender to determine levies and/or refunds on exports of white sugar (2), for the 2004/2005 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 1327/2004 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 23rd partial invitation to tender for white sugar issued pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1327/2004 the maximum amount of the export refund shall be 39,991 EUR/100 kg.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 April 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
REGULATION (EEC) No 428/73 OF THE COUNCIL  of 5 February 1973  on the application of Decisions Nos 5/72 and 4/72 of the Association Council provided for by the Agreement establishing the Association between the European Economic Community and Turkey
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 an Agreement (1) establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and Turkey, signed on 12 September 1963, has been in force since 1 December 1964;
Whereas in accordance with the Provisional Protocol annexed to that Agreement, an Additional Protocol was signed on 23 November 1970 ; whereas that Protocol entered into force on 1 January 1973;
Whereas pursuant to Article 4 of the Additional Protocol, on 29 December 1972 the Association Council adopted Decision No 5/72 on the methods of administrative cooperation for implementation of Articles 2 and 3 of the Additional Protocol ; whereas pursuant to Article 16 of Annex No 6 of that Protocol the Association Council adopted on 29 December 1972 Decision No 4/72 on the definition of the concept of "originating products" from Turkey for application of the provisions of Chapter I of Annex I of that Protocol;
Whereas it is necessary to take the requisite measures for implementation of these Decisions;
As regards the methods of administrative cooperation for implementation of Articles 2 and 3 of the Additional Protocol to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and Turkey and the definition of the concept of "originating products" from Turkey for implementation of the provisions of Chapter I of Annex No 6 of that Protocol, Decisions Nos 5/72 and 4/72 of the Association Council of 29 December 1972 (which are annexed to this Regulation) shall apply from the date of entry into force of the Additional Protocol.
The first subparagraph shall apply within the Community as originally constituted.
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.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2139/93 of 28 July 1993 amending Regulations (EEC) No 1913/92 and (EEC) No 2255/92 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for supplying the Azores and Madeira with products from the beef  and veal sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 introducing specific measures for the Azores and Madeira concerning certain agricultural products (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3714/92 (2), and in particular
Article 10
thereof,
Whereas the common detailed implementing rules for the arrangements for supplying the Azores and Madeira with certain agricultural products were laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1696/92 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1707/93 (4);
Whereas Commission Regulations (EEC) No 1913/92 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1735/93 (6), and (EEC) No 2255/92 (7), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1735/93, lay down the special conditions applying to the arrangements for supplying the  Azores and Madeira with beef and veal and pure-bred breeding bovines, and live male bovine animals intended for fattening;
Whereas, in the light of experience, provision should be made to amend the time limits for the presentation of applications for licences and certificates and for the issue of the licences and certificates, the term of their validity and the amount of  the security to be lodged by the interested party;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,
Regulation (EEC) No 1913/92 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 6 is amended as follows:
(a) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, 'during the first five working days' is replaced by 'during the first 10 working days';
(b) in paragraph 1 (b), 'ECU 30' is replaced by 'ECU 10';
(c) in paragraph 2, 'the 10th working day' is replaced by 'the 15th working day';
2. Article 7 is replaced by the following:
'Article 7
The duration of validity of the licences and certificates shall expire on the 90th day following that of their issue.'
Regulation (EEC) No 2255/92 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 8 is amended as follows:
(a) in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, 'during the first five working days' is replaced by 'during the first 10 working days';
(b) in paragraph 1 (b), 'ECU 30' is replaced by 'ECU 3';
(c) in paragraph 2, 'the 10th working day' is replaced by 'the 15th working day';
2. Article 9 is replaced by the following:
'Article 9
The duration of validity of the licences and certificates shall expire on the 90th day following that of their issue.'
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
9.7.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 178/19
COMMISSION DECISION
of 8 July 2009
amending Decision 2007/716/EC as regards certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors in Bulgaria
(notified under document number C(2009) 5335)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2009/530/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Decision 2007/716/EC (2) lays down transitional measures for structural requirements of certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors in Bulgaria provided for in Regulations (EC) No 852/2004 (3) and (EC) No 853/2004 (4) of the European Parliament and of the Council. As long as those establishments are in transition, products originating from them are only to be placed on the domestic market or used for further processing in Bulgarian establishments in transition.
(2) According to an official declaration from the Bulgarian competent authority, certain establishments in the meat and milk sectors have ceased their activities or have completed their upgrading process and are now in full compliance with Community legislation. Those establishments should therefore be deleted from the list of establishments in transition.
(3) The Annex to Decision 2007/716/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Food Chain and Animal Health,
The Annex to Decision 2007/716/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
21.7.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 247/1
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1329/2004
of 19 July 2004
amending Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 opening and providing for the administration of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) On 20 December 1996 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 opening and providing for the administration of autonomous Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products (1). Community demand for the products in question should be met under the most favourable conditions. New Community tariff quotas should be opened at reduced or zero rates of duty for appropriate volumes while avoiding any disturbance to the markets for these products.
(2) The quota amount for certain autonomous Community tariff quotas is insufficient to meet the needs of the Community industry for the current quota period. Consequently, these quota amounts should be increased.
(3) Having regard to the economic importance of this Regulation, it is necessary to rely upon the grounds of urgency provided for in point I.3 of the Protocol annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities on the role of national parliaments in the European Union.
(4) Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 should therefore be amended accordingly,
The quotas listed in the Annex are hereby added to Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2505/96 with effect from 1 July 2004.
For the quota period from 1 January to 31 December 2004, in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2505/96, the quota amount of the tariff quota 09.2950 is fixed at 8 400 tonnes.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
22.9.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 256/14
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 863/2012
of 19 September 2012
establishing a prohibition of fishing for common sole in areas VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Belgium
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2012 of 17 January 2012 fixing for 2012 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2012.
(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2012.
(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,
Quota exhaustion
The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2012 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.
Prohibitions
Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.