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94/271/EC, Euratom: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 24 March 1994 on the consultation and disclosure of archive documents concerning the negotiations for the Treaties of Rome, the negotiations for the European Political Community and the Interim Committee for the Common Market and Euratom

Official Journal L 117 , 07/05/1994 P. 0029 - 0029 Finnish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 2 P. 0080  Swedish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 2 P. 0080

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES of 24 March 1994 on the consultation and disclosure of archive documents concerning the negotiations for the Treaties of Rome, the negotiations for the European Political  Community and the Interim Committee for the Common Market and Euratom (94/271/EC, Euratom) Article 1  The consultation and disclosure of archive documents concerning the negotiations for the Treaties of Rome, the negotiations for the European Political Community and the Interim Committee for the Common Market and Euratom which have been  lodged in the Community archives by Member States shall be permitted under the conditions laid down in Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 (1).   Article 2  This Decision shall enter into force as of today's date.  Done at Brussels, 24 March 1994.  The President A. ZAPHRIOU  (1) OJ No L 43, 15. 2. 1983, p. 1.


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2000/384/EC, ECSC: Decision of the Council and the Commission of 19 April 2000 on the conclusion of a Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part and the State of Israel, of the other part

Official Journal L 147 , 21/06/2000 P. 0001 - 0002

Decision of the Council and the Commissionof 19 April 2000on the conclusion of a Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part and the State of Israel, of the other part(2000/384/EC, ECSC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), and the second subparagraph of Article 310(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,After consultation of the Consultative Committee and the unanimous agreement of the Council,Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, signed in Brussels, on 20 November 1995, should be approved,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part and the State of Israel, of the other part, the Protocols annexed thereto and the Declaration attached to the Final Act are hereby approved on behalf of the European Community and the European Coal and Steel Community.The texts referred to in the first paragraph are attached to this Decision.Article 21. The position to be adopted by the Community within the Association Council and the Association Committee shall be laid down by the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, or, where appropriate, by the Commission, each in accordance with the corresponding provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the European Coal and Steel Community.2. The President of the Council shall, in accordance with Article 68 of the Agreement, preside over the Association Council and present the position of the Community. A representative of the Presidency of the Council shall preside over the Association Committee, in accordance with Article 71 of the Agreement, and present the position of the Community.Article 3The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 85 of the Agreement on behalf of the European Community. The President of the Commission shall give such notification on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.Done at Brussels, 19 April 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Capoulas SantosFor the CommissionThe PresidentR. Prodi(1) OJ C 78, 18.3.1996, p. 12.


title: Council Decision of 24 March 2014 appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

text:
               2.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 97/7

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 24 March 2014
   appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
   2014/C 97/02
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
   Having regard to the nomination submitted by the United Kingdom government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By its Decision of 16 July 2012 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2012 to 17 September 2015.

               (2)

               A member’s seat is available for the United Kingdom on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Ms Marilyn EAST.

               (3)

               The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2015,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   The following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2015:
   GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

               UNITED KINGDOM

               Mr Ian PEGG

      Done at Brussels, 24 March 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. TSAFTARIS

      (1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2051/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 1).

      (2)  OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.


title: Commission Decision of 15 December 2010 amending Commission Decision 2007/320/EC of 22 March 2007 setting up the Member States’ Expert Group on Digitisation and Digital Preservation, in order to extend its period of validity

text:
               22.12.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 349/5

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 15 December 2010
   amending Commission Decision 2007/320/EC of 22 March 2007 setting up the Member States’ Expert Group on Digitisation and Digital Preservation (1), in order to extend its period of validity
   2010/C 349/04
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               It is appropriate that the work of the expert group denominated Member States’ Expert Group on Digitisation and Digital Preservation should continue unhindered until the end of 2013 under the same rules established by that Decision.

               (2)

               Decision 2007/320/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   In Article 7 ‘Applicability’ of Decision 2007/320/EC, the year ‘2010’ is replaced by ‘2013’

      Done at Brussels, 15 December 2010.

            For the Commission

         Neelie KROES

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 119, 9.5.2007, p. 45.


title: 2013/656/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2013 of 12 November 2013 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger)

text:
               15.11.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 305/18

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUCAP SAHEL NIGER/2/2013
   of 12 November 2013
   on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger)
   (2013/656/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Under Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) including, in particular, the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

               (2)

               The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the appointment of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, ad interim, for the period from 1 November to 31 December 2013,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Mission to Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger), ad interim, for the period from 1 November to 31 December 2013.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 November 2013.

      Done at Brussels, 12 November 2013.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.


title: Decision of the European Parliament of 23 April 2009 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007

text:
               26.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/141

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 April 2009
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007
   (2009/655/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007, together with the Centre’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (4), and in particular Article 12a thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 of, and Annex V to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0177/2009),

               1.

               Grants the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2007;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the Resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the Resolution that forms an integral part of it to the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 45.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 130.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.
   RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 April 2009
   with observations forming an integral part of the Decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2007, together with the Centre’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (4), and in particular Article 12a thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 of, and Annex V to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0177/2009),

               A.

               whereas the Court of Auditors (ECA) stated that it has obtained reasonable assurance that the annual accounts for the financial year 2007 are reliable, and the underlying transactions are legal and regular,

               B.

               whereas on 22 April 2008 Parliament granted the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2006 (6), and in its resolution accompanying the discharge decision, inter alia, drew attention to observations by the ECA concerning the high proportion carry-overs and cancellations, the absence of a suitable inventory procedure for identifying, registering and capitalising assets, incomplete documentation of internal control processes and problems in relation to one procurement procedure,

               1.

               Congratulates the Centre on the fact that, unlike in previous years, it received a positive statement of assurance from the ECA in relation to the financial year 2007, not only with regard to the accounts, but also with regard to the underlying transactions;

               2.

               Notes the ECA’s observation that objectives and performance indicators were often not measurable, although the Centre’s 2007 work programme listed specific objectives for each activity and gave a detailed description of outputs to be delivered; agrees with the ECA that this makes it difficult to assess achievements;

               3.

               Notes that the Centre is working on a more precise formulation of objectives and performance indicators, and that it introduced activity-based budgeting for the 2008 financial year;

               4.

               Endorses the ECA’s recommendation that the Centre define precise objectives and, in its programming, establish clear links between objectives and the budgetary resources needed to achieve them;

               5.

               Expects the Centre to report on the specific follow-up action taken with regard to the ECA’s recommendations in its activity report 2008;

               6.

               Refers for other observations accompanying its Decision on discharge which are of a horizontal nature to its Resolution of 23 April 2009 on financial management and control of EU agencies (7).

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 45.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 130.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.

      (6)  OJ L 88, 31.3.2009, p. 109.

      (7)  See page 206 of this Official Journal.


title: Council Decision 2007/244/CFSP of 23 April 2007 implementing Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan

text:
               24.4.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 106/63

      COUNCIL DECISION 2007/244/CFSP
   of 23 April 2007
   implementing Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (1), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 8(1) thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 17 October 2006, the Council adopted Decision 2006/725/CFSP (2) concerning the implementation of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan, which extended the financing for its civilian component until 30 April 2007.

               (2)

               Pending transition of the African Union (AU) mission to a UN/AU hybrid operation, the Council has, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 2006/486/CFSP (3), decided to continue the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan.

               (3)

               Therefore, as concerns the civilian component, the Council should decide on the financing of the continuation of this supporting action.

               (4)

               The supporting action will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the implementation of Section II of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP from 1 May 2007 until 31 October 2007 shall be EUR 2 125 000. This amount shall cover the period of the current mandate of the AU Mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (AMIS) and a subsequent transitional period leading to a possible transition to a UN/AU hybrid operation.
   2.   The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the European Community procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union, with the exception that any pre-financing shall not remain the property of the Community.
   Nationals of third states shall be allowed to tender for contracts.
   3.   The expenditure shall be eligible from 1 May 2007.
   Article 2
   The Council shall, no later than 30 June 2007, evaluate whether the EU supporting action should be continued.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 23 April 2007.

            For the Council

            The President

         F.-W. STEINMEIER

      (1)  OJ L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 46.

      (2)  OJ L 296, 26.10.2006, p. 24.

      (3)  Council Decision 2006/486/CFSP of 11 July 2006 concerning the implementation of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (OJ L 192, 13.7.2006, p. 30).


title: Decision of 22 March 1973 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community meeting within the Council, opening tariff preferences for products covered by that Community and originating in Austria

text:
 12 . 4 . 73                              Official Journal of the European Communities                                 No L 98 /31
                                                            DECISION
                                                        of 22 March 1973
               of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal
                                        and Steel Community meeting within the Council,
                  opening tariff preferences for products covered by that Community and originating
                                                             in Austria
                                                           (73/63/ECSC )
THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS                                — the duties applicable in Ireland shall be reduced
 OF THE MEMBER STATES OF                                                  to 80 °/o of the basic duty or levied at the rate
THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY,                                     of 80 °/o of the basic duty.
                                                                      2. During this same period, the United Kingdom
Whereas the Member States have concluded among                        and Denmark shall not introduce any new customs
themselves the Treaty establishing the European                       duties on imports of products covered by the Euro
Coal and Steel Community ;                                            pean Coal and Steel Community and originating in
                                                                      Austria .
Whereas the Agreement between the European
 Economic Community and the Republic of Austria (*)                   3 . The basic duties referred to in this Decision shall
entered into force on 1 January 1973 ;                                be the duties actually applied on 1 January 1972 .
Whereas the Agreement between the Member States                                                 Article 2
of the European Coal and Steel Community and the                      1 . With effect from the same date and for the same
European Coal and Steel Community of the one                          period, the customs duties on imports into the
part and the Republic of Austria of the other part is                 Community as originally constituted and into Ireland
subject to approval by each Contracting Party in                      of the products listed in paragraph 2, and originating
accordance with its own procedures ;                                  in Austria, shall be reduced to 95 % of the basic
                                                                      duties, or levied at the rate of 95 % of the basic
Anxious to apply autonomously and concomitantly                       duties .
the tariff reductions laid down in the latter Agree
ment ;
                                                                      2. The products referred to in paragraph 1 are the
                                                                      following :
In agreement with the Commission ;
                                                                          Brussels
                                                                        Nomenclature
                                                                          heading                         Description
                                                                            No
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                                         ex 73.15        Alloy ste¿l and high-carbon steel in th
                                                                                forms mentioned in headings Nos 73.0
                           Article 1                                                     to 73.14 inclusive , covered by the ECSC
                                                                                Treaty
1 . From 1 April until 31 December 1973 on imports
of products covered by the European Coal and Steel                    3 . These products shall be subject to the ceilings
                                                                      laid down in Annex C to Protocol No 1 to the
Community and originating in Austria, with the
exception of the products listed in Article 2 (2 ):                 . Agreement between the European Economic Com
                                                                      munity and the Republic of Austria.
— the duties applicable in the Community as                                                     Article 3
     originally constituted shall be reduced to 70 %
     of the basic duty or levied at the rate of 70 °/o                The provisions laying down the rules of origin for
     of the basic duty ;                                             the implementation of the Agreement between the
                                                                     European Economic Community and the Republic
                                                                      of Austria , which entered into force on 1 January
                                                                      1973 , shall apply to the products to which this
(') OJ No L 300, 31 . 12 . 1972, p. 2 .                               Decision refers .
 ---pagebreak--- No L 98 /32                    Official Journal of the European Communities                            12 . 4 . 73
                     Article 4                            pean Coal and Steel Community of the one part and
                                                          the Republic of Austria of the other part, and at the
The Member States shall decide by common accord           latest on 31 December 1973 .
on any contingent protective measures suggested by
one or more Member States or by the Commission .                                Article 6
                                                          Member States shall adopt all the measures necessary
                                                          for the implementation of this Decision .
                     Article 5
                                                          Done at Brussels, 22 March 1973 .
This Decision shall expire on the entry into force
of the Agreement between the Member States of the                                           The President
European Coal and Steel Community and the Euro                                            W. DE CLERCQ


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78/544/EEC: Council Decision of 19 December 1977 on the application by the European Economic Community, as a provisional measure, of the Protocol of 23 March 1973 for the extension of the 1963 International Olive Oil Agreement

Official Journal L 169 , 26/06/1978 P. 0001 - 0015 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 5 P. 0029  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 5 P. 0029

COUNCIL DECISION  of 19 December 1977  on the application by the European Economic Community, as a provisional measure, of the Protocol of 23 March 1973 for the extension of the 1963 International Olive Oil Agreement  (78/544/EEC)    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 recommendation from the Commission,  Whereas the 1963 International Olive Oil Agreement, as last extended and amended by the Protocol of 23 March 1973, in a general way promotes international cooperation and contributes to the achievement of the Community's objectives in the fields of commercial policy and common agricultural policy;  Whereas it is advisable that the Community declares its intention to accede to the Protocol of 23 March 1973 for the extension of the 1963 International Olive Oil Agreement, and to apply that Protocol as a provisional measure,  HAD ADOPTED THIS DECISION:      Article 1 The European Economic Community declares its intention to accede to the Protocol of 23 March 1973 for the extension of the 1963 International Olive Oil Agreement.  The provisions of this Protocol shall apply provisionally from 1 January 1978.  The texts of the Protocol and of the International Olive Oil Agreement, as amended by the said Protocol, are annexed to this Decision.   Article 2 The President of the Council is authorized to designate the person empowered to notify the Government of Spain, with whom the Agreement and Protocol are deposited, of this Decision.     Done at Brussels, 19 December 1977.  For the Council  The President  H. SIMONET


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2003/614/EC: Commission Decision of 14 August 2003 conferring management of aid on implementing agencies for pre-accession measures in agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Bulgaria in the pre-accession period

Official Journal L 213 , 23/08/2003 P. 0010 - 0011

Commission Decisionof 14 August 2003conferring management of aid on implementing agencies for pre-accession measures in agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Bulgaria in the pre-accession period(2003/614/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy and amending Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89(1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 696/2003(3), and in particular Article 4(5) and (6) thereof,Whereas:(1) The Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development for the Republic of Bulgaria (hereinafter Sapard) was approved by Commission Decision of 20 October 2000(4), and amended by Commission Decision of 21 May 2002 in accordance with Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999.(2) The Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Commission, acting on behalf of the Community, signed on 18 December 2000 the Multiannual Financing Agreement laying down the technical, legal and administrative framework for the execution of the Sapard, as amended by the Annual Financing Agreement for 2001, signed on 19 February 2002 which finally entered into force on 29 July 2002.(3) A Sapard Agency has been appointed by the competent authority of the Republic of Bulgaria for the implementation of some of the measures defined in the Sapard. The Ministry of Finance, National Fund, has been appointed for the financial functions it is due to perform in the framework of the implementation of the Sapard.(4) On the basis of a case-by-case analysis of the national and sectorial programme/project management capacity, financial control procedures and structures regarding public finance, as provided for in Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999, the Commission adopted the Decision 2001/380/EC of 14 May 2001 conferring management of aid on implementing agencies for pre-accession measures in agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Bulgaria in the pre-accession period(5) with regard to certain measures provided for in the Sapard.(5) The Commission has since undertaken a further analysis under Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 in respect of Measures 1.2.1 "Wholesale markets", 1.4 "Forestry and afforestation of agricultural areas, investment in forestry holdings, processing and marketing of forestry products", 1.5 "Setting up producer groups", 2.2 "Renovation and development of villages, protection and conservation of rural heritage and cultural traditions", 2.3 "Development and improvement of rural infrastructure", 3.1 "Improvement of vocational training" and 4.1 "Technical assistance" as provided for in the Sapard. The Commission considers that, also with regard to those measures, the Republic of Bulgaria complies with the provisions of Articles 4 to 6 and of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000 of 7 June 2000 laying down financial rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 188/2003(7), and with the minimum conditions set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999.(6) It is therefore appropriate to waive the ex ante approval requirement provided for in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 and to confer, with regard to Measures 1.2.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1, on the State Agriculture Fund and on the Ministry of Finance, Directorate National Fund in the Republic of Bulgaria, the management of aid on a decentralised basis.(7) Since the verifications carried out by the Commission for measures 1.2.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1 are based on a system that is not yet fully operating with regard to all relevant elements, however, it is appropriate to confer the management of the Sapard on the State Agriculture Fund and on the Ministry of Finance, Directorate National Fund, according to Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2222/2000, on a provisional basis.(8) On 3 July 2003 the Bulgarian authorities proposed the rules for the eligibility of expenditure in accordance with Article 4(1) of section B of the Multiannual Financing Agreement. The Commission is called upon to take a decision in this respect.(9) Full conferral of management of the Sapard is only envisaged after further verifications to ensure that the system operates satisfactorily have been carried out and after any recommendations which the Commission may issue with regard to the conferral of management of aid on the State Agriculture Fund and on the Ministry of Finance, Directorate National Fund, have been implemented,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The requirement of ex ante approval by the Commission of project selection and contracting for measures 1.2.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1 by the Republic of Bulgaria provided for in Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 is hereby waived.Article 2Management of the Sapard is conferred on a provisional basis on:1. the State Agriculture Fund (Sapard Agency) located at 55 Hristo Botev Boulevard, 1040 Sofia, Bulgaria, for the implementation of measures 1.2.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1 of the Sapard as defined in the Programme for Agricultural and Rural Development that was approved by Commission Decision of 20 October 2000; and2. the Ministry of Finance, Directorate National Fund, located at 102 Radkovski Street, 1040 Sofia, Bulgaria, for the financial functions it is due to perform in the framework of the implementation of the Sapard for measures 1.2.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 and 4.1 for the Republic of Bulgaria.Article 3Without prejudice to any Decisions granting aid under the Sapard programme to individual beneficiaries, the rules for eligibility of expenditure proposed by the Republic of Bulgaria by letter of 3 July 2003 shall apply.Done at Brussels, 14 August 2003.For the CommissionFranz FischlerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68.(2) OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87.(3) OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 24.(4) C(2000) 3058 final.(5) OJ L 134, 17.5.2001, p. 65.(6) OJ L 253, 7.10.2000, p. 5.(7) OJ L 27, 1.2.2003, p. 14.


title: 2013/272/EU: European Council Decision of 22 May 2013 concerning the number of members of the European Commission

text:
               18.6.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 165/98

         EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION
   of 22 May 2013
   concerning the number of members of the European Commission
   (2013/272/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 17(5) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               At its meetings of 11-12 December 2008 and 18-19 June 2009, the European Council noted the concerns of the Irish people with respect to the Treaty of Lisbon and therefore agreed that, provided the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force, a decision would be taken, in accordance with the necessary legal procedures, to the effect that the Commission continue to include one national of each Member State.

               (2)

               The decision on the number of members of the Commission should be adopted in due time before the appointment of the Commission due to take up its duties on 1 November 2014.

               (3)

               The implications of this Decision should be kept under review,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Commission shall consist of a number of members, including its President and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, equal to the number of Member States.
   Article 2
   The European Council shall review this Decision, in view of its effect on the functioning of the Commission, in sufficient time in advance of either the appointment of the first Commission following the date of accession of the 30th Member State or the appointment of the Commission succeeding that due to take up its duties on 1 November 2014, whichever is earlier.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 November 2014.

      Done at Brussels, 22 May 2013.

            For the European Council

            The President

         H. VAN ROMPUY


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Council Decision of 22 February 1999 repealing Common Position 98/448/CFSP concerning Belarus

Official Journal L 052 , 27/02/1999 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 February 1999 repealing Common Position 98/448/CFSP concerning Belarus (1999/156/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,(1) Whereas on 9 July 1998 the Council defined Common Position 98/448/CFSP (1) imposing a visa ban against members of the Government of Belarus following certain measures taken by that Government affecting the residences of ambassadors from several Member States of the European Union at the Drozdy diplomatic compound in Minsk;(2) Whereas on 25 January 1999 the Council concluded that these visa restrictions could be lifted if the Government of Belarus respected the agreement reached on Drozdy on 10 December 1998;(3) Whereas the Council, while reaffirming its interest in a continued constructive dialogue with Belarus, is satisfied that the Government of Belarus has so far fulfilled the terms of that agreement;(4) Whereas the Council intends to monitor closely the development of this situation in Belarus and to review this decision if necessary,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 1. Common Position 98/448/CFSP is hereby repealed.2. The development of the situation concerning the residences of ambassadors from several Member States of the European Union at the Drozdy diplomatic compound in Minsk will be monitored by the Council, to which the Presidency and the Commission shall regularly report. Should there be any deterioration in this situation, the Council shall immediately review this Decision.Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.Article 3 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Luxembourg, 22 February 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentH.-F. von PLOETZ(1) OJ L 195, 11. 7. 1998, p. 1.


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31987D0553

87/553/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 November 1987 suspending the illicit commercial practices procedure concerning the unauthorized reproduction of sound recordings in Indonesia

Official Journal L 335 , 25/11/1987 P. 0022 - 0023

*****COMMISSION  COMMISSION DECISION  of 23 November 1987  suspending the illicit commercial practices procedure concerning the unauthorized reproduction of sound recordings in Indonesia  (87/553/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2641/84 of 17 September 1984 on the strengthening of the common commercial policy with regard in particular to protection against illicit commercial practices (1),  Following consultations inthe advisory committee set up by the said Regulation,  Whereas:  On 16 March 1987 the Commission received a complaint from the association of members of the International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram producers (IFPI), on behalf of producers representing virtually the whole of the Community sound-recording industry;  As the complaint provided sufficient evidence, within the meaning of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2641/84, of the existence of illicit commercial practices and of consequent injury, the Commission announced in a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2) the initiation of an examination procedure concerning the unauthorized reproduction of sound recordings in Indonesia falling within subheading 92.12 B I of the Common Customs Tariff, corresponding to NIMEXE code 92.12-39;  The Commission began its investigation by seeking the information required to establish the facts;  The information obtained to date has confirmed the allegation made by the Community industry concerned that, unlike the works of Indonesian nationals, the works of nationals of Member States of the Community, including sound recordings, unless first published in Indonesia received no effective protection under Indonesian law againt unauthorized reproduction and that the Community industry suffered injury thereby;  While the examination procedure was under way, the Indonesian authorities requested its suspension;  In support of their request the Indonesian authrities pointed out:  - that the Indonesian parliament had recently amended the 1982 Indonesian law on copyright,  - that the effect of the changes was to strengthen appreciably the protection given by Indonesian law to the works of Indonesian nationals, including sound recordings, and also to extend to the works of nationals of other countries, by means of the new Article 48, the protection given to Indonesian nationals' works,  - that they were ready to begin consultations with the Community with the aim of reaching a solution that would provide for the works of nationals of the Member States protection identical to that given to the works of Indonesian nationals on the basis of the new law;  In view of this request and the reasons given for it, the Commission considers that in the Community's interest the Indonesian authorities should be given a reasonable period of time in which to adopt the measures referred to in their request;  The complainant has been consulted and has not raised any objections;  The Community procedure concerning the unauthorized reproduction of sound recordings in Indonesia should therefore be suspended until 29 February 1988,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  Sole Article  The examination procedure concerning the unauthorized reproduction of sound recordings in Indonesia is hereby suspended until 29 February 1988.  Done at Brussels, 23 November 1987.  For the Commission  Willy DE CLERCQ  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 252, 20. 9. 1984, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 136, 21. 5. 1987, p. 3.


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31986D0058

86/58/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 February 1986 amending Decision 73/425/EEC of 31 October 1973 on the Advisory Committee on Raw Tobacco

Official Journal L 068 , 11/03/1986 P. 0021 - 0021

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 12 February 1986  amending Decision 73/425/EEC of 31 October 1973 on the Advisory Committee on Raw Tobacco  (86/58/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Whereas, as a result of enlargement, in order to maintain a balanced regional representation in the Joint Working Party set up under the Advisory Committee on Raw Tobacco, pursuant to Commission Decision 73/425/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 83/77/EEC (2), the number of members of the Working Party and the number of seats allocated to public undertakings should be increased,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  Article 3 of Commission Decision 73/425/EEC on the Advisory Committee on Raw Tobacco is hereby replaced by the following:  'Article 3  1. The Committee shall consist of 40 members.  2. Seats on the Commmittee shall be apportioned as follows:  - 20 to representatives of raw tobacco producers and of producers' cooperatives, of which at least one seat to be allocated to cooperatives,  - four to representatives of the tobacco trade,  - seven to representatives of the tobacco industry of which four seats to be allocated to public undertakings,  - six to representatives of agricultural workers and of workers in the tobacco industry,  - three to consumers' representatives.'  Article 2  Article 5 (1) of Commission Decision 73/425/EEC on the Advisory Committee on Raw Tobacco is hereby replaced by the following:  'Article 5  1. There shall be set up under the auspices of the Committee a Joint Working Party consisting of eight producers' representatives and eight representatives of the tobacco trade and the tobacco industry, appointed by the Commission on proposals from the trade organizations concerned in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4.  Members of the Working Party need not be members of the Committee.  The trade and industry representatives shall be as follows:  - two representatives of the raw tobacco trade,  - six representatives of the tobacco industry, of whom three shall represent public undertakings.'  Article 3  This Decision shall enter into force on 12 February 1986.  Done at Brussels, 12 February 1986.  For the Commission  Frans ANDRIESSEN  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 355, 24. 12. 1973, p. 50.  (2) OJ No L 51, 24. 2. 1983, p. 34.


1. European Parliament decision of 24 April 2007 on the discharge for implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005, Section II - Council (C6-0466/2006 - 2006/2072(DEC))


title: 2011/605/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/230

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2009
   (2011/605/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States for the financial year 2009, together with the Agency’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 (05892/2011 — C7-0052/2011),

               —

               having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 of 26 October 2004 establishing a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (3), and in particular Article 30 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0145/2011),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 40.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.


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31996D0731

96/731/EC: Council Decision of 26 November 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Official Journal L 334 , 23/12/1996 P. 0016 - 0018

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 November 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (96/731/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on fishing off the coast of Mauritania, which entered into force on 14 June 1988 (1), and in particular Article 13 thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (2), and in particular Article 8 (4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas on 18 January 1996 the Islamic Republic of Mauritania terminated the said fisheries Agreement and called on the Community, pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 13 thereof, to enter into negotiations leading to the conclusion of a new Agreement;Whereas on 20 June 1996, in the wake of the negotiations, the Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania initialled an Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector which provides fishing opportunities for Community fishermen in waters over which Mauritania has sovereignty or jurisdiction;Whereas, in order to manage them efficiently, the fishing opportunities available to the Community in Mauritania's fishing zone should be allocated between the Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92;Whereas the fishing activities covered by this Decision are subject to the controls provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (3);Whereas, to ensure implementation of the provisions of the Cooperation Agreement, it is necessary for Member States to ensure that shipowners comply with their obligations and provide the Commission with all relevant information;Whereas, to prevent any interruption of Community vessels' fishing activities, the Parties have also initialled an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters providing for the provisional application of the Cooperation Agreement from 1 August 1996 and whereas it is therefore imperative that the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters be concluded at the earliest opportunity, pending conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement on the basis of Article 43 of the Treaty,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement on cooperation in the sea fisheries sector between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The texts of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters and of the Cooperation Agreement, hereinafter referred to as 'the Agreement`, are attached to this Decision.Article 2 The fishing opportunities arising from the provisional application of the Agreement shall be allocated according to the table in the Annex to this Decision. As far as cephalopods are concerned, the annual allocation of the opportunities between Member States as from 1 August 1997 will be decided upon by 30 June each year according to the procedure provided for in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92.Where, in a fishing category, a Member State draws up licence applications for less than its allocated tonnage, the Commission shall offer shipowners from the other Member States the opportunity to submit applications.Article 3 1. Member States shall:(a) check that the data given on the licence application forms provided for in Appendix 1 to Annex I to the Agreement match those in the Community register of fishing vessels established by Commission Regulation (EC) No 109/94 (4), and report to the Commission any changes in those data at the time of subsequent applications.They shall likewise verify the accuracy of the other data necessary for the drawing-up of licences;(b) submit licence applications to the Commission in accordance with Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 3317/94 (5), no later than two working days before the deadline laid down in point 2.1 of Chapter II of Annex I to the Agreement;(c) provide the Commission each month with a list of vessels whose licences have been suspended with, by port, the date on which a licence was handed over and the date on which it was restored;(d) transmit to the Commission the summaries of the inspection reports referred to in point 2 of Chapter IV of Annex II to the Agreement. The summaries shall describe the inspections carried out, the results obtained and the action taken;(e) transmit to the Commission each month a copy of the scientific observers' reports provided for in point 14 of Chapter V of Annex II to the Agreement.They shall notify the Commission immediately of any infringements revealed by the information contained in these reports and the action taken.They shall enter the scientific data contained in these reports in an electronic database. The Commission shall have access to these databases;(f) transmit to the Commission, and at the same time to Mauritania's competent authorities, a copy of the notice of the inspection missions planned under point 4 of Chapter VI of Annex II to the Agreement and, where relevant, of the notification that an observer will be taking part.They shall transmit to the Commission a copy of the reports of the observers appointed by their supervisory authorities pursuant to point 3 of Chapter VI of Annex II to the Agreement;(g) adopt the provisions needed to take appropriate action and initiate administrative proceedings, as provided for in point 15 of Chapter V of Annex II to the Agreement.Article 4 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.Done at Brussels, 26 November 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. KENNY(1) OJ No L 388, 31. 12. 1987, p. 2.(2) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.(3) OJ No L 261, 20. 10. 1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2870/95 (OJ No L 301, 14. 12. 1995, p. 1).(4) Commission Regulation (EC) No 109 of 19 January 1994 concerning the fishing vessel register of the Community (OJ No L 19, 22. 1. 1994, p. 5). Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 493 (OJ No L 72, 21. 3. 1996, p. 12).(5) Council Regulation (EC) No 3317 of 22 December 1994 laying down general provisions concerning the authorization of fishing in the waters of a third country under a fisheries agreement (OJ No L 350, 31. 12. 1994, p. 13).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/835 of 11 May 2015 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the EU-EFTA Joint Committee on common transit as regards the adoption of a Decision amending the Convention on a common transit procedure

text:
                  29.5.2015

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 132/69

            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/835
      of 11 May 2015
      on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the EU-EFTA Joint Committee on common transit as regards the adoption of a Decision amending the Convention on a common transit procedure
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  Article 15a of the Convention between the European Economic Community, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation on a common transit procedure (1) (the ‘Convention’) allows for a third country to become a Contracting Party to the Convention following a decision of the Joint Committee set up by the Convention to invite the country.

                  (2)

                  Article 15 of the Convention empowers the EU-EFTA Joint Committee to recommend and adopt, by decision, amendments to the Convention and the Appendices thereto.

                  (3)

                  The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia formally expressed its wish to join the common transit system.

                  (4)

                  Having satisfied the essential legal, structural and information technology requirements which are preconditions for accession and following the formal procedure for accession, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may accede to the Convention.

                  (5)

                  The enlargement of the common transit system will require amendments to the Convention concerning new linguistic references in the official language of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the appropriate adaptations to guarantee documents.

                  (6)

                  The proposed amendments were presented to, and discussed within, the EU-EFTA Working Group on ‘common transit’ and ‘simplification of formalities in trade in goods’ and the text received preliminary approval.

                  (7)

                  The position of the Union concerning the proposed amendments should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      The position to be adopted on Union's behalf within the EU-EFTA Joint Committee on common transit shall be based on the draft Decision attached to this Decision.
      Minor changes to the draft Decision may be agreed upon by the representatives of the Union in the EU-EFTA Joint Committee.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on 1 June 2015.

         Done at Brussels, 11 May 2015.

               For the Council

               The President

            J. DŪKLAVS

         (1)  OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2.

         DRAFT
         DECISION No …/2015 OF THE EU-EFTA JOINT COMMITTEE ON COMMON TRANSIT
         of …
         amending the Convention on a common transit procedure
         THE EU-EFTA JOINT COMMITTEE,
         Having regard to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure (1) and in particular Article 15(3)(a) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia expressed its wish to accede to the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure (the ‘Convention’) and has been invited to do so following Decision No …/2015 of … 2015 (*) by the Joint Committee established by the Convention.

                     (2)

                     Accordingly, the versions in the official language of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the references used in the Convention should be inserted in the Convention in the appropriate order.

                     (3)

                     The application of this Decision should be linked to the date of accession of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Convention.

                     (4)

                     In order to allow the use of guarantee forms printed in accordance with the criteria in force prior to the date of accession of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, a transitional period should be established during which the printed forms, with some adaptations, could continue to be used.

                     (5)

                     The Convention should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
         Article 1
         Appendix III to the Convention on a common transit procedure is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
         Article 2
         1.   This Decision shall apply as of 1 July 2015.
         2.   The forms based on the specimen forms in Annexes C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 to Appendix III as in force on 1 December 2012 may continue to be used, subject to the necessary geographical adaptations and the adaptations concerning the address for service or the authorised agent, until 1 May 2016.

            Done in Brussels, … 2015.

                  For the EU-EFTA Joint Committee

                  The President

            (1)  OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2.

            (*)  OJ: Please insert the reference number and the date of adoption of the Decision contained in doc. ST08194/2015.

         ANNEX

                     1.

                     In Annex B1, in box 51 the following indent is added between Latvia and Malta:

                                 —

                                    ‘MK (*) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’
                                 .

                     2.

                     In Annex B6, Title III is amended as follows:

                                 2.1.

                                 in the first part of the table ‘Limited validity — 99200’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Ограничено важење’
                                             .

                                 2.2.

                                 in the second part of the table ‘Waiver — 99201’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Изземање’
                                             .

                                 2.3.

                                 in the third part of the table ‘Alternative proof — 99202’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Алтернативен доказ’
                                             .

                                 2.4.

                                 in the fourth part of the table ‘Differences: office where goods were presented … (name and country) — 99203’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Разлики: Испостава каде стоките се ставени на увид … (назив и земја)’
                                             .

                                 2.5.

                                 in the fifth part of the table ‘Exit from … subject to restrictions or charges under Regulation/Directive/Decision No … — 99204’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Излез од … предмет на ограничувања или давачки согласно Уредба/Директива/Решение № ….’
                                             .

                                 2.6.

                                 in the sixth part of the table ‘Prescribed itinerary waived — 99205’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Изземање од пропишан правец на движење’
                                             .

                                 2.7.

                                 in the seventh part of the table ‘Authorised consignor — 99206’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Овластен испраќач’
                                             .

                                 2.8.

                                 in the eighth part of the table ‘Signature waived — 99207’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Изземање од потпис’
                                             .

                                 2.9.

                                 in the ninth part of the table ‘COMPREHENSIVE GUARANTEE PROHIBITED — 99208’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) ЗАБРАНА ЗА УПОТРЕБА НА ОПШТА ГАРАНЦИЈА’
                                             .

                                 2.10.

                                 in the 10th part of the table ‘UNRESTRICTED USE — 99209’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) УПОТРЕБА БЕЗ ОГРАНИЧУВАЊЕ’
                                             .

                                 2.11.

                                 in the 11th part of the table ‘Issued retroactively — 99210’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Дополнително издадено’
                                             .

                                 2.12.

                                 in the 12th part of the table ‘Various — 99211’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Различни’
                                             .

                                 2.13.

                                 in the 13th part of the table ‘Bulk — 99212’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Рефус’
                                             .

                                 2.14.

                                 in the 14th part of the table ‘Consignor — 99213’ the following indent is added before MT:

                                             —

                                                ‘MK (*) Испраќач
                                             .

                     3.

                     Annex C1 is replaced by the following text:

                        ‘ANNEX C1
                        Common/Community Transit Procedure
                        Guarantee Document
                        Individual Guarantee
                        I.   Undertaking by the guarantor

                                    1.

                                    The undersigned (1) … resident at (2) … hereby jointly and severally guarantees, at the office of guarantee of … up to a maximum amount of … in favour of the European Union (comprising the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Iceland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Turkey, the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino (3) … any amount of principal, further liabilities, expenses and incidentals — but not fines — for which the principal (4) may be or become liable to the abovementioned countries for debt in the form of duty and other charges applicable to the goods described below placed under the Community or common transit procedure from the office of departure of … to the office of destination of ….
                                    Goods description: …

                                    2.

                                    The undersigned undertakes to pay upon the first application in writing by the competent authorities of the countries referred to in paragraph 1 and without being able to defer payment beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application the sums requested unless he or she or any other person concerned establishes before the expiry of that period, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities, that the operation has ended.
                                    At the request of the undersigned and for any reasons recognised as valid, the competent authorities may defer beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application for payment the period within which he or she is obliged to pay the requested sums. The expenses incurred as a result of granting this additional period, in particular any interest, must be so calculated that the amount is equivalent to what would be charged under similar circumstances on the money market or financial market in the country concerned.

                                    3.

                                    This undertaking shall be valid from the day of its acceptance by the office of guarantee. The undersigned shall remain liable for payment of any debt arising during the Community or common transit operation covered by this undertaking and commenced before any revocation or cancellation of the guarantee took effect, even if the demand for payment is made after that date.

                                    4.

                                    For the purpose of this undertaking the undersigned gives his or her address for service (5) in each of the other countries referred to in paragraph 1 as:

                                                Country

                                                Surname and forename, or name of firm, and full address

                                          The undersigned acknowledges that all correspondence and notices and any formalities or procedures relating to this undertaking addressed to or effected in writing at one of his or her addresses for service shall be accepted as duly delivered to him or her.
                                    The undersigned acknowledges the jurisdiction of the courts of the places where he or she has an address for service.
                                    The undersigned undertakes not to change his or her addresses for service or, if he or she has to change one or more of those addresses, to inform the office of guarantee in advance.
                                    Done at …, on …
                                    …
                                    (Signature) (6)

                              II.   Acceptance by the office of guarantee

                        Office of guarantee …
                        Guarantor's undertaking accepted on … to cover the Community/common transit operation effected under transit declaration No … of … (7)

                        (Stamp and signature)’

                     4.

                     Annex C2 is replaced by the following text:

                        ‘ANNEX C2
                        Common/Community Transit Procedure
                        Guarantee Document
                        Individual Guarantee in the Form of Vouchers
                        I.   Undertaking by the guarantor

                                    1.

                                    The undersigned (8) … resident at (9) … hereby jointly and severally guarantees, at the office of guarantee of … in favour of the European Union (comprising the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Iceland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Turkey, the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino (10) any amount of principal, further liabilities, expenses and incidentals — but not fines — for which a principal may be or become liable to the above mentioned States for debt in the form of duty and other charges applicable to the goods placed under the Community or common transit procedure, in respect of which the undersigned has undertaken to issue individual guarantee vouchers up to a maximum of EUR 7 000 per voucher.

                                    2.

                                    The undersigned undertakes to pay upon the first application in writing by the competent authorities of the countries referred to in paragraph 1 and without being able to defer payment beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application the sums requested, up to EUR 7 000 per individual guarantee voucher, unless he or she or any other person concerned establishes before the expiry of that period, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities, that the operation has ended.
                                    At the request of the undersigned and for any reasons recognised as valid, the competent authorities may defer beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application for payment the period within which he or she is obliged to pay the requested sums. The expenses incurred as a result of granting this additional period, in particular any interest, must be so calculated that the amount is equivalent to what would be charged under similar circumstances on the money market or financial market in the country concerned.

                                    3.

                                    This undertaking shall be valid from the day of its acceptance by the office of guarantee. The undersigned shall remain liable for payment of any debt arising during any Community or common transit operations covered by this undertaking and commenced before any revocation or cancellation of the guarantee took effect, even if the demand for payment is made after that date.

                                    4.

                                    For the purpose of this undertaking the undersigned gives his or her address for service (11) in each of the other countries referred to in paragraph 1 as:

                                                Country

                                                Surname and forenames, or name of firm, and full address

                                          The undersigned acknowledges that all correspondence and notices and any formalities or procedures relating to this undertaking addressed to or effected in writing at one of his or her addresses for service shall be accepted as duly delivered to him or her.
                                    The undersigned acknowledges the jurisdiction of the courts of the places where he or she has an address for service.
                                    The undersigned undertakes not to change his or her addresses for service or, if he or she has to change one or more of those addresses, to inform the office of guarantee in advance.
                                    Done at …, on …
                                    …
                                    (Signature) (12)

                              II.   Acceptance by the office of guarantee

                        Office of guarantee
                        …
                        Guarantor's undertaking accepted on
                        …
                        …
                        (Stamp and signature)’

                     5.

                     Annex C4 is replaced by the following text:

                        ‘ANNEX C4
                        Common/Community Transit Procedure
                        Guarantee Document
                        Comprehensive Guarantee
                        I.   Undertaking by the guarantor

                                    1.

                                    The undersigned (13) … resident at (14) … hereby jointly and severally guarantees, at the office of guarantee of … up to a maximum amount of … being 100/50/30 (15) % of the reference amount, in favour of the European Union (comprising the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Iceland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Turkey, the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino (16), any amount of principal, further liabilities, expenses and incidentals — but not fines — for which the principal (17) … may be or become liable to the abovementioned countries for debt in the form of duty and other charges applicable to the goods placed under the Community or common transit procedure.

                                    2.

                                    The undersigned undertakes to pay upon the first application in writing by the competent authorities of the countries referred to in paragraph 1 and without being able to defer payment beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application the sums requested up to the limit of the abovementioned maximum amount, unless he or she or any other person concerned establishes before the expiry of that period, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities, that the operation has ended.
                                    At the request of the undersigned and for any reasons recognised as valid, the competent authorities may defer beyond a period of 30 days from the date of application for payment the period within which he or she is obliged to pay the requested sums. The expenses incurred as a result of granting this additional period, in particular any interest, must be so calculated that the amount is equivalent to what would be charged under similar circumstances on the money market or financial market in the country concerned.
                                    This amount may not be reduced by any sums already paid under the terms of this undertaking unless the undersigned is called upon to pay a debt arising during a Community or common transit operation commenced before the preceding demand for payment was received or within 30 days thereafter.

                                    3.

                                    This undertaking shall be valid from the day of its acceptance by the office of guarantee. The undersigned shall remain liable for payment of any debt arising during any Community or common transit operations covered by this undertaking and commenced before any revocation or cancellation of the guarantee took effect, even if the demand for payment is made after that date.

                                    4.

                                    For the purpose of this undertaking the undersigned gives his or her address for service (18) in each of the other countries referred to in paragraph 1 as:

                                                Country

                                                Surname and forenames, or name of firm, and full address

                                          The undersigned acknowledges that all correspondence and notices and any formalities or procedures relating to this undertaking addressed to or effected in writing at one of his or her addresses for service shall be accepted as duly delivered to him or her.
                                    The undersigned acknowledges the jurisdiction of the courts of the places where he or she has an address for service.
                                    The undersigned undertakes not to change his or her addresses for service or, if he or she has to change one or more of those addresses, to inform the office of guarantee in advance.
                                    Done at …, on …
                                    …
                                    (Signature) (19)

                              II.   Acceptance by the office of guarantee

                        Office of guarantee
                        …
                        Guarantor's undertaking accepted on
                        …
                        …
                        (Stamp and signature)’

                     6.

                     In Box 7 of Annex C5, the words ‘the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ are inserted between the words ‘Iceland’ and ‘Norway’.

                     7.

                     In box 6 of Annex C6, the words ‘the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ are inserted between the words ‘Iceland’ and ‘Norway’.

            (1)  Surname and forename, or name of firm.

            (2)  Full address.

            (3)  Delete the name of the Contracting Party or Parties or States (Andorra or San Marino) whose territory is not transited. The reference to the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino shall apply solely to Community transit operation.

            (4)  Surname and forename, or name of firm.

            (5)  If, in the law of the country, there is no provision for address for service the guarantor shall appoint, in this country, an agent authorised to receive any communications addressed to him and the acknowledgment in the second subparagraph and the undertaking in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 4 must be made to correspond. The courts of the place in which the addresses for service of the guarantor or his agents are situated shall have jurisdiction in disputes concerning this guarantee.

            (6)  The person signing the document must enter the following by hand before his or her signature “Guarantee for the amount of …”, the amount being written out in letters.

            (7)  To be complete by the office of guarantee.

            (8)  Surname and forename, or name of firm.

            (9)  Full address.

            (10)  Only for Community transit operations.

            (11)  If, in the law of the country, there is no provision for address for service the guarantor shall appoint, in this country, an agent authorised to receive any communications addressed to him and the acknowledgment in the second subparagraph and the undertaking in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 4 must be made to correspond. The courts of the place in which the addresses for service of the guarantor or his agents are situated shall have jurisdiction in disputes concerning this guarantee.

            (12)  The signature must be preceded by the following in the signatory's own handwriting: “Guarantee”

            (13)  Surname and forename, or name of firm.

            (14)  Full address.

            (15)  Delete what does not apply.

            (16)  Delete the name of the Contracting Party or States (Andorra or San Marino) whose territory is not transited. The reference to the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino shall apply solely to Community transit operations.

            (17)  Surname and forename, or name of firm.

            (18)  If, in the law of the country, there is no provision for address for service the guarantor shall appoint, in this country, an agent authorised to receive any communications addressed to him and the acknowledgment in the second subparagraph and the undertaking in the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 4 must be made to correspond. The courts of the place in which the addresses for service of the guarantor or his agents are situated shall have jurisdiction in disputes concerning this guarantee.

            (19)  The signature must be preceded by the following in the signatory's own handwriting: “Guarantee for the amount of …” with the amount written out in full.


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41998D0170

98/170/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Decision of the Representatives of the Member States of 18 February 1998 appointing a member of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

Official Journal L 063 , 04/03/1998 P. 0025 - 0025

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEMBER STATES of 18 February 1998 appointing a member of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities (98/170/EC, ECSC, Euratom) THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 168a thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 32d thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 104a thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom of 24 October 1988 establishing a Court of First Instance of the European Communities (1),Whereas, pursuant to Articles 7 and 44 for the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Community and to the corresponding provisions of the Protocols on the Statutes of the Court of Justice of the European Coal and Steel Community and of the European Atomic Energy Community, a member of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities should be appointed to replace Mr Antonio Saggio, who has been appointed an Advocate-General at the Court of Justice, for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 31 August 2001,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Mr Paolo Mengozzi is hereby appointed a member of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities for the period from the date of his swearing-in until 31 August 2001.Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 18 February 1998The PresidentS. WALL(1) OJ L 319, 25. 11. 1988, p. 1. Decision as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.


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31984D0083

84/83/EEC: Council Decision of 31 January 1984 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period 16 November 1983 to 15 January 1984

Official Journal L 037 , 08/02/1984 P. 0046

+++++( 1 ) OJ NO L 226 , 29 . 8 . 1980 , P . 17 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO L 234 , 9 . 8 . 1982 , P . 9 .  COUNCIL DECISION OF 31 JANUARY 1984 ON THE CONCLUSION OF AN AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CONCERNING AN INTERIM EXTENSION OF THE PROTOCOL ANNEXED TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF SENEGAL FOR THE PERIOD 16 NOVEMBER 1983 TO 15 JANUARY 1984 ( 84/83/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF SENEGAL ( 1 ) , AS AMENDED BY THE AGREEMENT SIGNED ON 26 JANUARY 1982 ( 2 ) , AND IN PARTICULAR THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 17 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ,  WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY AND SENEGAL HAVE BEGUN THE NEGOTIATIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 17 OF THE SAID AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO BE MADE TO THE ANNEXES OR THE PROTOCOL REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 9 AT THE END OF THE SECOND TWO-YEAR PERIOD OF APPLICATION OF THE AGREEMENT ;  WHEREAS THE TWO PARTIES HAVE AGREED TO EXTEND THE SAID PROTOCOL FOR AN INTERIM PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS PENDING THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE NEGOTIATIONS ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CONCERNING AN INTERIM EXTENSION OF THE PROTOCOL ANNEXED TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF SENEGAL IS HEREBY APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY .  THE TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION .  ARTICLE 2  THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE PERSONS EMPOWERED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO BIND THE COMMUNITY .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 31 JANUARY 1984 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  G . LENGAGNE