title: Decision (EU) 2017/1737 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on the closure of the accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015

text:
               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/350

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1737 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on the closure of the accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015, together with the Joint Undertaking's reply (1),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to the Council's recommendation of 21 February 2017 on discharge to be given to the Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2015 (05875/2017 — C8-0091/2017),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (3), and in particular Article 209 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 561/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 110/2014 of 30 September 2013 on the model financial regulation for public-private partnership bodies referred to in Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5),

               —

               having regard to Rule 94 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A8-0113/2017),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, 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

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 473, 16.12.2016, p. 24.

      (2)  OJ C 473, 16.12.2016, p. 25.

      (3)  OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 152.

      (5)  OJ L 38, 7.2.2014, p. 2.


title: Council Decision 2008/389/CFSP of 7 April 2008 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Central African Republic

text:
               24.5.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 136/45

         COUNCIL DECISION 2008/389/CFSP
   of 7 April 2008
   concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Central African Republic
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 25 September 2007, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1778 (2007) approving the establishment of a United Nations mission in the Central African Republic and in Chad (Minurcat) and authorising the European Union to deploy in those countries, for a period of one year from the date on which its initial operating capability is declared, an operation aimed at supporting the United Nations mission. The Resolution also requested the Governments of Chad and the Central African Republic and the European Union to conclude status-of-forces agreements for the European Union operation as soon as possible.

               (2)

               On 15 October 2007, the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA) (1).

               (3)

               Following authorisation by the Council on 18 September 2007, in accordance with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Central African Republic.

               (4)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Central African Republic is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 7 April 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         R. ŽERJAV

      (1)  OJ L 279, 23.10.2007, p. 21.
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               24.5.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 136/46

         TRANSLATION
   AGREEMENT
   between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union-led forces in the Central African Republic
   THE EUROPEAN UNION, hereinafter referred to as ‘the EU’,
   of the one part, and
   THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Host State’,
   of the other part,
   hereinafter referred to as ‘the Parties’,
   TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:

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               United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007) of 25 September 2007,

               —

               Council Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (EUFOR Tchad/RCA),

               —

               the fact that this Agreement does not affect the Parties’ rights and obligations under international agreements and other instruments establishing international courts and tribunals, including the Statute of the International Criminal Court,

         HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Scope and definitions
   1.   This Agreement shall apply to the European Union-led forces and to their personnel.
   2.   This Agreement shall apply only within the territory of the Host State.
   3.   For the purpose of this Agreement:

               (a)

               ‘European Union-led forces (EUFOR)’ shall mean EU military headquarters and national contingents contributing to the operation, their equipment and their means of transport;

               (b)

               ‘operation’ shall mean the preparation, establishment, execution and support of the military mission further to the mandate arising out of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 (2007) of 25 September 2007;

               (c)

               ‘EU Force Commander’ shall mean the commander in the theatre of operations;

               (d)

               ‘EU military headquarters’ shall mean the military headquarters and elements thereof, whatever their location, under the authority of EU military commanders exercising the military command or control of the operation;

               (e)

               ‘national contingents’ shall mean units and elements belonging to the Member States of the European Union and to other States participating in the operation;

               (f)

               ‘EUFOR personnel’ shall mean the civilian and military personnel assigned to EUFOR as well as personnel deployed for the preparation of the operation and personnel on mission for a Sending State or an EU institution in the framework of the operation, present, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, within the territory of the Host State, with the exception of personnel employed locally and personnel employed by international commercial contractors;

               (g)

               ‘personnel employed locally’ shall mean personnel who are nationals of or permanently resident in the Host State;

               (h)

               ‘facilities’ shall mean all premises, accommodation and land required for EUFOR and EUFOR personnel;

               (i)

               ‘Sending State’ shall mean a State providing a national contingent for EUFOR.

         Article 2
   General provisions
   1.   EUFOR and EUFOR personnel shall respect the laws and regulations of the Host State and shall refrain from any action or activity incompatible with the objectives of the operation.
   2.   EUFOR shall regularly inform the government of the Host State of the number of EUFOR personnel stationed within the Host State’s territory.
   Article 3
   Identification
   1.   EUFOR personnel must carry passports or military identity cards with them at all times.
   2.   EUFOR vehicles, aircraft, vessels and other means of transport shall carry distinctive EUFOR identification markings and/or registration plates, of which the relevant Host State authorities shall be notified.
   3.   EUFOR shall have the right to display the flag of the European Union and markings such as military insignia, titles and official symbols, on its facilities, vehicles and other means of transport. The uniforms of EUFOR personnel shall carry a distinctive EUFOR emblem. National flags or insignia of the constituent national contingents of the operation may be displayed on the EUFOR facilities, vehicles and other means of transport and uniforms, as decided by the EU Force Commander.
   Article 4
   Border-crossing and movement within the Host State’s territory
   1.   EUFOR personnel shall enter the Host State’s territory only on presentation of the documents provided for in Article 3(1) or, in the case of first entry, of an individual or collective movement order issued by EUFOR. They shall be exempt from passport and visa regulations, immigration inspections and customs control on entering, leaving or within the Host State’s territory.
   2.   EUFOR personnel shall be exempt from the Host State’s regulations on the registration and control of aliens, but shall not acquire any right to permanent residence or domicile within the Host State’s territory.
   3.   EUFOR assets and means of transport entering, transiting or exiting the Host State’s territory in support of the operation shall be exempt from any requirement to produce inventories or other customs documentation, and from any inspection.
   4.   EUFOR personnel may drive motor vehicles and operate aircraft within the Host State’s territory provided they have valid national, international or military driving licences or pilot licences, as appropriate.
   5.   For the purpose of the operation, the Host State shall grant EUFOR and EUFOR personnel freedom of movement and freedom to travel within its territory, including its air space.
   6.   For the purpose of the operation, EUFOR may carry out within the Host State territory, including its air space, any exercise or practice with weapons.
   7.   For the purpose of the operation, EUFOR may use public roads, bridges, ferries and airports without the payment of duties, fees, tolls, taxes and similar charges. EUFOR shall not be exempt from reasonable charges for services requested and received, under the conditions that apply to those provided for the Host State’s armed forces.
   Article 5
   Privileges and immunities of EUFOR granted by the Host State
   1.   EUFOR’s facilities shall be inviolable. The Host State’s agents shall not enter them without the consent of the EU Force Commander.
   2.   EUFOR’s facilities, their furnishings and other assets therein as well as its means of transport shall be immune from search, requisition, attachment or execution. However, the commander of the EU force may authorise the authorities of the Host State to carry out a search; if so, the search shall be made in the presence of the EU Force Commander’s representative.
   3.   EUFOR, its property and assets, wherever located and by whomsoever held, shall enjoy immunity from every form of legal process.
   4.   EUFOR’s archives and documents shall be inviolable at any time, wherever they may be.
   5.   The official correspondence of EUFOR shall be inviolable. Official correspondence means all correspondence relating to the operation and its functions.
   6.   In respect of purchased and imported goods, services provided and facilities used by EUFOR for the purposes of the operation, EUFOR, as well as those of its providers or contractors who are not nationals of the Host State, shall be exempt from all national, regional and communal dues, taxes and charges of a similar nature. EUFOR shall not be exempt from dues, taxes or charges that represent payment for services rendered.
   7.   The Host State shall permit the entry of articles for the operation and grant them exemption from all customs duties, fees, tolls, taxes and similar charges other than charges for storage, cartage and other services rendered.
   Article 6
   Privileges and immunities of EUFOR personnel granted by the Host State
   1.   EUFOR personnel shall not be liable to any form of arrest or detention.
   2.   Papers, correspondence and property of EUFOR personnel shall enjoy inviolability, except in the case of measures of execution which are permitted pursuant to paragraph 6.
   3.   EUFOR personnel shall enjoy immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the Host State under all circumstances.
   The immunity from criminal jurisdiction of EUFOR personnel may be waived by the Sending State or EU institution concerned, as the case may be. Such waiver must always be explained expressly.
   4.   EUFOR personnel shall enjoy immunity from the civil and administrative jurisdiction of the Host State in respect of words spoken or written and all acts performed by them in the exercise of their official functions. If any civil proceeding is instituted against EUFOR personnel before any Host State court, the EU Force Commander and the competent authority of the Sending State or EU institution shall be notified immediately. Prior to initiation of the proceeding before the court, the EU Force Commander and the competent authority of the Sending State or EU institution shall certify to the court whether the act in question was committed by EUFOR personnel in the exercise of their official functions.
   If the act was committed in the exercise of official functions, the proceeding shall not be initiated and the provisions of Article 15 shall apply. If the act was not committed in the exercise of official functions, the proceeding may continue. The certification by the EU Force Commander and the competent authority of the Sending State or EU institution is binding upon the jurisdiction of the Host State, which may not contest it.
   The initiation of proceedings by EUFOR personnel shall preclude them from invoking immunity from jurisdiction in respect of any counter-claim directly connected with the principal claim.
   5.   EUFOR personnel are not obliged to give evidence as witnesses.
   6.   No measures of execution may be taken in respect of EUFOR personnel, except in the case where a civil proceeding not related to their official functions is instituted against them. Property of EUFOR personnel, which is certified by the EU Force Commander to be necessary for the fulfilment of their official functions, shall be free from seizure for the satisfaction of a judgement, decision or order. In civil proceedings EUFOR personnel shall not be subject to any restrictions on their personal liberty or to any other measures of constraint.
   7.   The immunity of EUFOR personnel from the jurisdiction of the Host State does not exempt them from the jurisdictions of the respective Sending States.
   8.   EUFOR personnel shall, with respect to services rendered for EUFOR, be exempt from social security provisions which may be in force in the Host State.
   9.   EUFOR personnel shall be exempt from any form of taxation in the Host State on the salary and emoluments paid to them by EUFOR or the Sending States, as well as on any income received from outside the Host State.
   10.   Members of EUFOR personnel shall be subject to payment of customs duties, taxes, and related charges on articles for their personal use, with the exception of items already in their possession on entry to the Host State’s territory and essential supplies. They are not exempt from payment of charges for storage, cartage and similar services for their personal use.
   The personal baggage of EUFOR personnel shall be exempt from inspection, unless there is serious reason to believe that it contains articles or effects that are not for the personal use of EUFOR personnel, or articles the import or export of which is prohibited by the law or controlled by the quarantine regulations of the Host State. Such inspection shall be conducted only in the presence of the EUFOR personnel concerned or of an authorised representative of EUFOR.
   Article 7
   Personnel employed locally
   Personnel employed locally shall enjoy privileges and immunities only to the extent admitted by the Host State. However, the Host State shall exercise its jurisdiction over that personnel in such a manner as not to interfere unduly with the performance of the functions of the operation.
   Article 8
   Criminal jurisdiction
   The competent authorities of a Sending State shall have the right to exercise on the territory of the Host State all the criminal jurisdiction and disciplinary powers conferred on them by the law of the Sending State with regard to all EUFOR personnel subject to the relevant law of the Sending State.
   Article 9
   Uniform and arms
   1.   The wearing of uniform shall be subject to rules adopted by the EU Force Commander.
   2.   EUFOR military personnel may carry arms and ammunition on condition that they are authorised to do so by their orders.
   Article 10
   Host State support and contracting
   1.   The Host State agrees, if requested, to assist EUFOR in finding suitable facilities.
   2.   Within its means, the Host State shall provide, free of charge, facilities of which it is the owner, in so far as such facilities are required for the conduct of EUFOR’s administrative and operational activities. With regard to installations owned by private legal entities, the Host State shall undertake to support, at EUFOR’s expense, efforts to find and make available such installations.
   3.   Within its means and capabilities, the Host State shall assist in the preparation, establishment, and execution of and support for the operation. The Host State’s assistance and support of the operation shall be provided under the same conditions as the assistance and support given to the Host State’s armed forces.
   4.   The law applicable to contracts concluded by EUFOR in the Host State shall be determined by the contract.
   5.   The contract may stipulate that the dispute settlement procedure referred to in Article 15(3) and (4) shall be applicable to disputes arising from the application of the contract.
   6.   The Host State shall facilitate the implementation of contracts concluded by EUFOR with commercial entities for the purposes of the operation.
   Article 11
   Changes to facilities
   1.   EUFOR shall be authorised to construct, alter or otherwise modify facilities as requested for its operational requirements.
   2.   No compensation shall be requested from EUFOR by the Host State for those constructions, alterations or modifications.
   Article 12
   Deceased EUFOR personnel
   1.   The EU Force Commander shall have the right to take charge of and make suitable arrangements for the repatriation of any deceased EUFOR personnel, as well as that of their personal property.
   2.   No autopsy shall be performed on any deceased member of EUFOR without the agreement of the State concerned and the presence of a representative of EUFOR and/or the State concerned.
   3.   The Host State and EUFOR shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with a view to the early repatriation of deceased EUFOR personnel.
   Article 13
   Security of EUFOR and military police
   1.   The Host State shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of EUFOR and EUFOR personnel.
   2.   EUFOR is authorised to take the measures necessary to protect its facilities, including those used for its training, against any external attack or intrusion.
   3.   The EU Force Commander may establish a military police unit in order to maintain order in EUFOR facilities.
   4.   The military police unit may also, in consultation and cooperation with the military police or the police of the Host State, act outside those facilities to ensure the maintenance of good order and discipline among EUFOR personnel.
   Article 14
   Communications
   1.   EUFOR may install and operate radio sending and receiving stations, as well as satellite systems. It shall cooperate with the Host State’s competent authorities with a view to avoiding conflicts in the use of appropriate frequencies. The Host State shall grant access to the frequency spectrum free of charge.
   2.   EUFOR shall enjoy the right to unrestricted communication by radio (including satellite, mobile and hand-held radio), telephone, telegraph, facsimile and other means, as well as the right to install the equipment necessary for the maintenance of such communications within and between EUFOR facilities, including the laying of cables and landlines for the purpose of the operation.
   3.   Within its own facilities EUFOR may make the arrangements necessary for the conveyance of mail addressed to and from EUFOR and/or EUFOR personnel, in collaboration with the competent authorities of the Host State if the EU Force’s Commander deems this necessary.
   Article 15
   Claims for death, injury, damage and loss
   1.   EUFOR and EUFOR personnel shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of civilian or government property which are related to operational necessities or caused by activities in connection with civil disturbances or protection of EUFOR.
   2.   With a view to reaching an amicable settlement, claims for damage to or loss of civilian or government property not covered by paragraph 1, as well as claims for death of or injury to persons and for damage to or loss of EUFOR property, shall be forwarded to EUFOR via the competent authorities of the Host State, as far as claims brought by legal or natural persons from the Host State are concerned, or to the competent authorities of the Host State, as far as claims brought by EUFOR are concerned.
   3.   Where no amicable settlement can be found, the claim shall be submitted to a claims commission composed on an equal basis of representatives of EUFOR and representatives of the Host State. Settlement of claims shall be reached by common agreement.
   4.   Where no settlement can be reached within the claims commission, the dispute shall:

               (a)

               for claims up to and including EUR 40 000, be settled by diplomatic means between the Host State and EU representatives;

               (b)

               for claims above the amount referred to in point (a), be submitted to an arbitration tribunal, the decisions of which shall be binding.

         5.   The arbitration tribunal shall be composed of three arbitrators, one arbitrator being appointed by the Host State, one arbitrator being appointed by EUFOR and the third one being appointed jointly by the Host State and EUFOR. Where one of the parties does not appoint an arbitrator within two months or where no agreement can be found between the Host State and EUFOR on the appointment of the third arbitrator, the arbitrator in question shall be appointed by the President of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
   6.   An administrative arrangement shall be concluded between EUFOR and the administrative authorities of the Host State in order to determine the terms of reference of the claims commission and the tribunal, the procedure applicable within these bodies and the conditions under which claims are to be lodged.
   Article 16
   Liaison and disputes
   1.   All issues arising in connection with the application of this Agreement shall be examined jointly by representatives of EUFOR and the Host State’s competent authorities.
   2.   Failing any prior settlement, disputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by diplomatic means between the Host State and EU representatives.
   Article 17
   Other provisions
   1.   Whenever this Agreement refers to the privileges, immunities and rights of EUFOR and of EUFOR personnel, the government of the Host State shall be responsible for their implementation and for compliance with them on the part of the appropriate Host State local authorities.
   2.   Nothing in this Agreement is intended or may be construed to derogate from any rights that may attach to an EU Member State or to any other State contributing to EUFOR under other agreements.
   Article 18
   Implementing arrangements
   For purposes of the application of this Agreement, operational, administrative and technical matters may be the subject of separate arrangements to be concluded between the EU Force Commander and the Host State’s administrative authorities.
   Article 19
   Entry into force and termination
   1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the day on which it is signed and shall remain in force until the date of departure of the last EUFOR element and of the last EUFOR personnel, as notified by EUFOR.
   2.   Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the provisions laid down in Article 4(7), Article 5(1) to (3), (6) and (7), Article 6(1), (3), (4), (6) and (8) to (10), Article 10(2), Article 11, Article 13(1) and (2) and Article 15 shall be deemed to have applied from the date on which the first EUFOR personnel were deployed if that date was earlier than the date of entry into force of this Agreement.
   3.   This Agreement may be amended by written agreement between the Parties.
   4.   Termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights or obligations arising out of the execution of this Agreement before such termination.

      Done at Bangui, 16 April 2008, in four original copies in the French language.

            For the European Union

            For the Central African Republic


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Official Journal C 135 , 18/05/1994 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISION of 6 May 1994 appointing a full member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture (94/C 135/01)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Council Decision 85/385/EEC of 10 June 1985, setting up an Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas, by its Decision of 9 November 1992 (2), the Council appointed Mr Jan SOENDERGAARD a full member of the said Committee for the period ending 19 June 1994;Whereas the Danish Government has nominated Ms Bente BEEDHOLM to replace Mr Jan SOENDERGAARD,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Ms Bente BEEDHOLM is hereby appointed a full member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture in place of Mr Jan SOENDERGAARD for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 19 June 1994.Done at Brussels, 6 May 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. PANGALOS(1) OJ No L 223, 21. 8. 1985, p. 26.(2) OJ No C 300, 17. 11. 1992, p. 2.


title: 2009/121/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 2008 rejecting the proposal from the Commission for a Council Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of antimicrobial substances to remove surface contamination from poultry carcasses (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               13.2.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 42/13

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 18 December 2008
   rejecting the proposal from the Commission for a Council Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of antimicrobial substances to remove surface contamination from poultry carcasses
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2009/121/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 202 thereof,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (1), and in particular Article 3(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission for a Council Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 as regards the use of antimicrobial substances to remove surface contamination from poultry carcasses,
   Having regard to Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 lays down specific rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin for food business operators. It provides that food business operators are not to use any substance other than water to remove surface contamination from products of animal origin, unless the use of such substance has been approved in accordance with that Regulation.

               (2)

               A high level of protection of human health should be assured in the pursuit of Community policies. Measures adopted by the Community governing food and feed must be based on an appropriate assessment of the possible risks for human and animal health and must, taking into account existing scientific evidence, maintain, or if scientifically justified, increase the level of protection of human and animal health ensured in the Community. High hygiene standards throughout the food production chain and avoidance or prohibition on the use of substances which can potentially mask poor hygiene practices are a key priority in the Community.

               (3)

               In addition, a high level of protection of the environment should be ensured in the pursuit of Community policies, both by acts of environmental policy itself and by the integration of environmental policy requirements into the definition and implementation of other Community policies and activities.

               (4)

               The Commission proposal underlines that several antimicrobial substances such as chlorine dioxide, acidified sodium chlorite, trisodium phosphate or peroxyacids that are used to remove surface contamination from poultry carcasses can pose a risk to the aquatic environment, the health of staff working in waste water systems and the operation and performance of sewerage systems and/or waste water treatment plants. The use of antimicrobial substances containing chlorine can also lead to the formation of chloroorganic compounds, several of which are persistent, bioaccumulable or carcinogenic. Phosphorus compounds are also one of the sources of the eutrophication of European regional seas, leading to mass growth algae and other undesirable disturbance of the aquatic environment.

               (5)

               The Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures relating to Public Health (SCVPH) issued a report on 30 October 1998 on the ‘benefits and limitations of antimicrobial treatments for poultry carcasses’ and recommended that before any decontamination compound or decontamination technique is authorised for use, it should be fully assessed.

               (6)

               The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) adopted a scientific opinion on 14-15 December 2005‘on the evaluation of the efficacy of peroxyacids for use as an antimicrobial substance applied on poultry carcasses’. It concluded that the efficacy of peroxyacids was difficult to assess because the protocols submitted were not always clearly described, and, even if they were, would not be sufficient to demonstrate the efficacy of peroxyacids under commercial conditions.

               (7)

               The EFSA adopted a scientific opinion on 6 March 2008‘on the assessment of possible effect of the chlorine dioxide, acidified sodium chlorite, trisodium phosphate and peroxyacids on the emergence of antimicrobial resistance’. The findings led the EFSA to encourage further research on the likelihood of the emergence of susceptibility to these types of substances, and the possibility of their resistance to therapeutic antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.

               (8)

               The Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) and the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) adopted a joint scientific opinion on 18 March 2008 and 2 April 2008 on the environmental impact and effect on the antimicrobial resistance of the four substances used for the removal of microbial surface contamination of poultry carcasses. They stated that ‘there is currently insufficient knowledge on the potential negative effects of using different biocides’ and concluded that there was not enough information available for producing comprehensive quantitative assessments. There were environmental concerns about the possibility to disseminate or select more resistant strains and in relation to the potential residues in the poultry carcasses.

               (9)

               Taking into account scientific information available, it cannot be excluded that the approval of theses substances may lead to an increased antimicrobial resistance in humans.

               (10)

               The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is also a major and permanent concern of international bodies involved in human medicine. The Commission has taken various important legislative initiatives aiming at reducing antimicrobial resistance linked to feed, veterinary treatment of animals and food.

               (11)

               Likewise the Council adopted, at its session of 9 and 10 June 2008, Council conclusions on antimicrobial resistance stressing that antimicrobial resistance is still a growing European and global health problem.

               (12)

               The European Parliament, in its resolution of 19 June 2008, voiced its disapproval of the Commission proposal for the reasons stated above and called on the Council to reject it.

               (13)

               The lack of scientific data in relation to hazards related to the use of these substances leads to the application of the precautionary principle as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (3). According to this principle, in specific circumstances where, following an assessment of available information, the possibility of harmful effects on health is identified but scientific uncertainty persists, provisional risk management measures necessary to ensure the high level of health protection chosen in the Community may be adopted, pending further scientific information for a more comprehensive risk assessment.

               (14)

               Data collection by food business operators and research programmes should therefore be encouraged so that both the efficacy of these substances and the development of antimicrobial resistances as well as possible environmental impact could be fully assessed. For this purpose, the EFSA has published a joint AFC/BIOHAZ guidance document (4) on the submission of data for the evaluation of the safety and the efficacy of substances for the removal of microbial surface contamination of foods of animal origin. Pending the collection and evaluation of such data, the Council considers it necessary to await the outcome thereof and, in the meantime, to reject the Commission’s proposal,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The proposal from the Commission for a Council Regulation implementing Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of antimicrobial substances to remove surface contamination from poultry carcasses is rejected.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 18 December 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BARNIER

      (1)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.

      (2)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

      (3)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  The EFSA Journal (2006) 3888, p. 1.


title: 2010/557/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 5 May 2010 on the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2008

text:
               25.9.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/240

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 5 May 2010
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2008
   (2010/557/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2008,
   having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2008, together with the College’s replies (1),
   having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 16 February 2010 (5827/2010 — C7-0061/2010),
   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 Decision 2005/681/JHA of 20 September 2005 establishing the European Police College (CEPOL) (3), and in particular Article 16 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 (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 (A7-0075/2010),

               1.

               Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2008;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Police College, 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 304, 15.12.2009, p. 124.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 256, 1.10.2005, p. 63.

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


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88/382/EEC: Council Decision of 24 June 1988 concerning a supplement, in respect of mercury originating in sectors other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry, to Annex IV to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution

Official Journal L 183 , 14/07/1988 P. 0030 - 0033 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 0094  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 0094

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 24 June 1988  concerning a supplement, in respect of mercury originating in sectors other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry, to Annex IV to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution  (88/382/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130 S thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas, by Decision 77/586/EEC (3), the Community concluded the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, hereinafter referred to as the 'Chemical Convention', and the Additional Agreement to the Agreement signed in Berne on 29 April 1963 concerning the International Commission for the protection of the Rhine against Pollution, hereinafter referred to as the 'International Commission';  Whereas, under Article 5 of the Convention, the International Commission proposes limit values for the discharge of certain substances into the surface waters of the Rhine basin by way of amendments to Annex IV to the Chemical Convention; whereas, under Article 14 of the Chemical Convention, unanimous acceptance by the Contracting Parties to the Convention is necessary for those amendments to enter into force;  Whereas, in the form of a proposal designed to supplement Annex IV to the Chemical Convention, the International Commission has established limit values for mercury discharged by industries other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry;  Whereas Directive 84/156/EEC (4) lays down limit values for mercury discharges by sectors other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry into the aquatic environment of the Community; whereas these limit values are identical to those set out in the proposal of the International Commission;  Whereas Article 4 of that Directive requires Member States to draw up specific programmes for reduction of mercury discharges by multiple sources which are not industrial plants; whereas there are no such provisions in the proposal of the International Commission;  Whereas it is desirable that the Community, as a Contracting Party to the Convention, adopt, the abovementioned proposal,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The proposal by the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine against Pollution, intended to supplement, in respect of mercury originating in sectors other than the chlor-alkali electrolysis industry, Annex IV to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, is hereby adopted on behalf of the European Economic Community.  The text of the proposal is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  This Decision shall be applicable without prejudice to the specific provisions in other Community rules, particularly Article 4 of Directive 84/156/EEC.  Article 3  The President of the Council shall notify the Government of the Swiss Confederation, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Chemical Convention, of the adoption of the proposal referred to in Article 1.  Done at Luxembourg, 24 June 1988.  For the Council  The President  M. BANGEMANN  (1) Opinion delivered on 15 June 1988 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (2) OJ No C 105, 21. 4. 1987, p. 17.  (3) OJ No L 240, 19. 9. 1977, p. 35.  (4) OJ No L 74, 17. 3. 1984, p. 49.  Proposal  by the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine against Pollution intended to supplement ANNEX IV to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, signed in Bonn on 3 December 1976  THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RHINE  AGAINST POLLUTION,  Having regard to the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine against Chemical Pollution, signed in Bonn on 3 December 1976,  Having regard in particular to Articles 3, 4, 5 and 14 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal of 28 June 1979 tabled at Baden in Switzerland and intended to add to Annex IV of the above Convention limit values for mercury discharges from chlor-alkali electrolysis establishments,  PROPOSES TO THE CONTRACTING PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION  that Annex IV to the Convention of 3 December 1976 be supplemented as follows in respect of mercury:  1.2.3.4.5.6 //  //  //  //  //  //  // Substance or group of substances  // Origin  // Limit value in terms of the maximum concentration of a substance  // Limit value in terms of the maximum quantity of a substance  // Time limit for existing discharges  // Remarks  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1  // 2  // 3  // 4  // 5  // 6  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // Mercury  // 1. Chemical industries using mercury catalysts   //   //  //   // (1), (2), (3), (4)   //   // 1.1 For the production of vinyl chloride   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   // 0,1 grams of mercury per tonne of vinyl chloride production capacity   // 1 July 1989   //   //   //   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies.   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,2 grams of mercury per tonne of vinyl chloride production capacity applies   // 1 July 1986   //   //   // 1.2 for the manufacture of other products   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   // 5 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated   // 1 July 1989   // (1), (2), (3), (4)   //   //  // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 10 grams of mercury per kilogram treated applies   // 1 July 1986   //  //   //    //   //   //   //   //   // 2. The manufacture of mercury catalysts used in the production of vinyl chloride  // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   // 0,7 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 1,4 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated applies   // 1 July 1989 1 July 1986   //   //    //   //   //   //   //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // Substance or group of substances  // Origin  // Limit value in terms of the maximum concentration of a substance  // Limit value in terms of the maximum quantity of a substance  // Time limit for existing discharges  // Remarks  //  //  //  //  //  //  // 1  // 2  // 3  // 4  // 5  // 6  //  //  //  //  //  //  //  // Mercury (cont.)  // 3. The manufacture of organic and non-organic mercury compounds (except the products covered by point 2)  // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   // 0,05 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated applies   // 1 July 1989 1 July 1986   //   //   //    //   //   //   //   //   // 4. Manufacture of primary batteries containing mercury   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   // 0,03 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated   // 1 July 1989  // (1), (2), (3), (4)   //   //   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,05 grams of mercury per kilogram of mercury treated applies   // 1 July 1986   //   //   //  //   //   //   //   //   // 5. Non-ferrous metal industries  //   //   //   // (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)   //   // 5.1 Establishments for the recovery of mercury   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   //   // 1 July 1989   //  //   //   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams per litre of discharge applies   //  // 1 July 1986   //   //   // 5.2 Extraction and refining of non-ferrous metals   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   //   // 1 July 1989   //   //   //   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   //  // 1 July 1986   //   //   //    //   //   //   //   //  // 6. Establishments for the treatment of toxic waste containing mercury   // 0,05 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge   //   // 1 July 1989   // (1), (2), (3), (4)   //  //   // For existing discharges the provisional limit value of 0,1 milligrams of mercury per litre of discharge applies   //  // 1 July 1986   //   //    //   //   //   //   //  (1) The limit values given in the table represent a monthly average concentration or a monthly average load.  The amounts of mercury discharged are expressed in terms of the quantity of mercury treated by a given industrial establishment during the same period or in terms of a plant's installed vinyl chloride production capacity.  (2) Limit values, expressed in terms of concentration, are given in the above table for industries 1 to 4 and should not, in principle, be exceeded. In no case may the limit values expressed in terms of maximum concentration exceed those expressed in terms of maximum quantity divided by water requirements per kilogram of mercury treated or per tonne of installed vinyl chloride production capacity.  Nevertheless, as the concentration of mercury in effluents depends on the volume of water involved, and as this differs from one process and establishment to the next, the limit values, expressed in terms of the quantity of mercury discharged as compared with the quantity of mercury treated or the installed vinyl chloride capacity given in the above table, must be complied with at all times.  (3) The limit values given in the above table refer to the amount of mercury contained in an unfiltered sample. They apply to total mercury in all waste water resulting from production processes and discharged from the site of the production plant.  Discharges containing mercury shall be treated off the premises of the production plant in an establishment designed for the disposal of mercury. Governments may permit the limit values to apply at the point where the discharge leaves the plant.  (4) Average daily limit values shall be equivalent to double the corresponding average monthly limit values given in the table.  (5) On the basis of experience gained in applying these provisions the International Commission will submit to the Contracting Parties proposals relating to the non-ferrous metals industry and intended to lay down more stringent limit values for entry into force 10 years after the adoption of these provisions.  If necessary, limit values for other industries, such as paper, steel and coal-fired power stations, will be proposed by the International Commission at a later stage. In the meantime, governments will fix emission standards for mercury autonomously in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of the Convention. These standards must take account of the best technical means available and must not be less stringent than the nearest comparable limit value in Annex IV.  Pursuant to Articles 14 and 19 of the Convention, these provisions will enter into force after their unanimous acceptance by the Contracting Parties to the Convention.  The Contracting Parties will notify their adoption to the Government of the Swiss Confederation which will acknowledge receipt of notification.


title: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting within the Council of 7 November 1974 establishing supervision of imports of certain products originating in Austria

text:
25 . 11 . 74                           Official Journal of the European Communities                          No L 313 /55
                                                              II
                                           (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                      COUNCIL
                                                          DECISION
                OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER
                STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING
                                                  WITHIN THE COUNCIL
                                                     of 7 November 1974
                        establishing supervision of imports of certain products originating in Austria
                                                        (74/575 / ECSC)
 THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS                             2 . Amounts shall be set off against the indicative
 OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN                               ceilings as and when products are submitted to the
 COAL        AND     STEEL      COMMUNITY,        MEETING           customs authorities under cover of a declaration that
 WITHIN THE COUNCIL,
                                                                    they have been made available for consumption and
                                                                    accompanied by a movement certificate conforming
 in agreement with the Commission,                                  to the rules contained in the Agreement referred to
                                                                    in paragraph 1 .
HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                                    Goods shall be set off against the indicative ceiling
                                                                    only if the movement certificate has been submitted
                             Article 1                              before   the   date on   which  customs duties     are
                                                                    reimposed.
 1.     Imports of products originating in Austria to
 which annual indicative ceilings are applied in                    The reaching of an indicative ceiling shall be
 accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol 1 of the              determined at Community level on the basis of
 Agreement between the Member States of the                         imports set off against it in the manner defined in
 European Coal and Steel Community and the                          the preceding subparagraph.
 European Coal and Steel Community, of the one
 part, and the Republic of Austria, of the other part,
 shall be subjected to supervision from 1 January                   The Member States shall periodically inform the
 until 31 December 1975 .                                           Commission of imports effected in accordance with
                                                                    the above rules .
 The description of the products referred to in the
 preceding subparagraph, their tariff headings and                  3 . As soon as the ceilings have been reached, the
 statistic numbers and the levels of the indicative
                                                                    Member States may, at the request of one of them or
 ceilings are given in Council Regulation (EEC) No                  of the Commission, reimpose, until the end of the
 2901 /74 (*) of 7 November 1974 establishing                       calendar year, each in respect of its own territory,
 Community supervision of imports of certain                        the customs duties applicable to third countries,
 products originating in Austria.                                   adjusted, where appropriate, by the percentages laid
                                                                    down in Article 2 (e) of Protocol 1 of the Agreement
 (1 ) See page 1 of this Official Journal.                          referred to in paragraph 1 .
 ---pagebreak--- No L 313 / 56                     Official Journal of the European Communities                       25 . 11.74
                       Article 2                                                   Article 3
For the implementation of this Decision the Member          The Member States shall take all measures required
States shall take all necessary measures in close           to implement this Decision .
cooperation with the Commission .
              Done at Brussels, 7 November 1974 .                                The President
                                                                                A. JARROT


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78/264/Euratom: Council Decision of 6 March 1978 adopting a programme of research and development for the European Atomic Energy Community on uranium exploration and extraction (indirect action)

Official Journal L 072 , 14/03/1978 P. 0012 - 0013

****( 1 ) OJ NO C 6 , 9 . 1 . 1978 , P . 14 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO C 59 , 8 . 3 . 1978 , P . 39 .  ( 3 ) OJ NO C 192 , 11 . 8 . 1977 , P . 1 .    COUNCIL DECISION   OF 6 MARCH 1978   ADOPTING A PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY ON URANIUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION ( INDIRECT ACTION )  ( 78/264/EURATOM )   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN   COMMUNITIES ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 7 THEREOF ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION , SUBMITTED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT  ( 1 ),   HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ( 2 ),   WHEREAS , UNDER THE COMMON SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL POLICY , THE MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IS ONE OF THE ESSENTIAL MEANS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES AND TO THE ACQUISITION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE NUCLEAR SECTOR ;   WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY DEPENDS TO A GREAT EXTENT ON THIRD COUNTRIES FOR ITS URANIUM SUPPLY AND IT IS THEREFORE IN ITS INTEREST TO DEVELOP THE RESOURCES WHICH EXIST WITHIN ITS TERRITORY ;   WHEREAS COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTION IN THE FIELD OF URANIUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE REALIZATION OF THE ABOVEMENTIONED OBJECTIVE ,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :   ARTICLE 1   A PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON URANIUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION , AS SET OUT IN THE ANNEX , IS HEREBY ADOPTED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM 1 JANUARY 1978 .   ARTICLE 2   THE UPPER LIMIT OF EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAMME SHALL BE THREE MILLION EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT , THE EUROPEAN UNIT OF ACCOUNT BEING DEFINED BY THE FINANCIAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE , AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STAFF SHALL BE THREE .   ARTICLE 3   THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAMME . TO ASSIST IT IN THIS TASK , AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT IN THE FIELD OF URANIUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED , THE TERMS OF REFERENCE AND COMPOSITION OF WHICH SHALL BE DEFINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF 18 JULY 1977 ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES ON RESEARCH PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ( 3 ).   DONE AT BRUSSELS , 6 MARCH 1978 .   FOR THE COUNCIL   THE PRESIDENT   P . DALSAGER ****    ANNEX   1 .   URANIUM EXPLORATION   1.1 .  DISCOVERY OF URANIUM PROVINCES :   -  STUDIES ON URANIUM GEOLOGY AND METALLOGENY ,   -  STUDY OF PB ISOTOPES ,   -  PERFECTION OF TECHNIQUES FOR RAPID AND ROUTINE GEOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS ,   -  REMOTE SENSING APPLIED TO PROSPECTING ,   -  AIRBORNE GEOCHEMISTRY .   1.2 .  DISCOVERY OF SPECIFIC TARGETS :   -  MIGRATION OF GASEOUS DERIVATIVES OF URANIUM ,   -  TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF URANIUM FROM SOLUTIONS ,   -  DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF URANIUM IN SITU .   1.3 .  CALIBRATION OF INSTRUMENTS   2 .  URANIUM EXTRACTION   2.1 .  TECHNICO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDIES   2.2 .  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS   2.2.1 .  DEVELOPMENT OF EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES :   -  IN SITU LEACHING ,   -  BACTERIAL LEACHING ,   -  LEACHING AT HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE ,   -  EXTRACTION FROM REFRACTORY ORES AND CALCINES .   2.2.2 .  PROCESSING OF LOW-GRADE ORES AND WASTES :   -  EXTRACTION FROM PHOSPHATIC SEDIMENTS ,   -  EXTRACTION FROM PHOSPHORIC-ROCK-TREATMENT PLANTS .   2.2.3 .  RECOVERY FROM LOW-GRADE RESOURCES :   -  PHOSPHORIC ACID LIQUIDS ,   -  SEA WATER .   RESEARCH WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY MEANS OF CONTRACTS .


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2003/46/EC: Council Decision of 22 January 2002 on the signing and the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic on trade in textile products initialled in Brussels on 3 December 2001

Official Journal L 016 , 22/01/2003 P. 0023 - 0057

Council Decisionof 22 January 2002on the signing and the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic on trade in textile products initialled in Brussels on 3 December 2001(2003/46/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement on trade in textile products with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.(2) The Agreement was initialled on 3 December 2001.(3) Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Community.(4) It is appropriate to apply this Agreement on a provisional basis as from 1 January 2002 pending the completion of the relevant procedures for its formal conclusion, subject to reciprocity,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The signing of the Agreement between the European Community and the Lao People's Democratic Republic on trade in textile products is hereby approved on behalf of the Community, subject to the Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the said Agreement.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community subject to its conclusion.Article 3Subject to reciprocity, the Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis as from 1 January 2002 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.Done at Brussels, 22 January 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. de Rato y Figaredo(1) Proposal of 21 December 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).


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82/31/EEC: Commission Decision of 14 January 1982 accepting undertakings in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of fluid cracking catalysts originating in the United States of America and terminating that proceeding

Official Journal L 011 , 16/01/1982 P. 0025 - 0027

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 14 January 1982  accepting undertakings in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of fluid cracking catalysts originating in the United States of America and terminating that proceeding  (82/31/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3017/79 of 20 December 1979 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,  After consultations within the Advisory Committee set up under that Regulation,  Whereas in November 1980 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the European Council of Chemical Manufacturers Federations (CEFIC) representing all the Community's production of fluid cracking catalysts; whereas the complaint contained evidence of the existence of dumping in respect of like products originating in the United States of America and of material injury resulting therefrom;  Whereas, since the said evidence was sufficient to justify initiating a proceeding, the Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the initiation of a proceeding concerning imports of such products originating in the United States of America and commenced an investigation of the matter at Community level;  Whereas the Commission officially so advised the exporters and importers known to be concerned and the representatives of the United States of America;  Whereas the Commission gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make known their views in writing and to be heard orally; whereas the majority of the parties concerned have taken this opportunity;  Whereas in order to arrive at an assessment of the dumping margin and injury, the Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary and carried out inspections at the premises of the three major producers in the United States, the Davison Chemical Division of W. R. Grace and Co., Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals Division and the Filtrol Corporation which together account for all the American exports of fluid cracking catalysts to the Community and at the premises of the following importers, Grace GmbH and Grace Italiana SpA; whereas the Commission also carried out inspections at the premises of the Community manufacturers concerned, AKZO Chemie Nederland BV and Joseph Crossfield and Sons;  Whereas the Commission selected as the investigation period 1 January 1980 to 30 April 1981;  Whereas, for the purpose of assessing dumping, the Commission based its determination of the normal value on the prices charged by each of the three major American producers on the domestic market during the investigation period;  Whereas, for the export sales of W. R. Grace and Co., the export prices were constructed on the basis of the prices at which the imported products were first resold to an independent buyer during the investigation period, since the exporter and the importers were associated; whereas, for the purpose of this construction, allowance was made for all costs incurred between importation and resale, including duties and taxes, and for a reasonable profit margin of 6;6 %;  Whereas, for other exports, the export prices were determined on the basis of the prices actually paid or payable for the products sold for export during the investigation period;  Whereas the comparisons were made on a transaction by transaction basis at the ex-factory level;  Whereas the Commission took account, where appropriate, of the differences affecting price comparability with respect to variable distribution and selling costs, royalties and payment conditions where claims in these areas could be satisfactorily demonstrated;  Whereas the comparisons showed, in the case of W. R. Grace and Co., weighted average dumping margins of 104;3 % in 1980 and 97;5 % in the first four months of 1981; whereas for Engelhard the comparisons showed a dumping margin of 1;6 % for one sale in the first half of 1980 and no dumping in the second half of 1980 or in the first four months of 1981; whereas for Filtrol the comparisons showed a weighted average dumping margin of 8;1 % in 1980 and 6;8 % in the first four months of 1981;  Whereas, with regard to the injury caused to the Community industry, the evidence available to the Commission shows that imports into the Community of fluid cracking catalysts from the United States of America increased from 113 tonnes in 1978 to 317 tonnes in 1979 to 529 tonnes in 1980 and to 770 tonnes in the first four months of 1981;  Whereas the market share of the United States has thus increased from 0;5 % in 1978 to approximately 8 % in the first four months of 1981;  Whereas the prices at which the dumped imports were sold and offered for sale in the Community during the investigation period exercised a depressive effect on the prices of the Community producers with a consequent negative effect on their profitability;  Whereas the Commission has considered whether injury has been caused by other factors such as competition between Community producers and overcapacity in the Community industry; whereas, however, the substantial increase in dumped imports and the prices at which they were offered for sale in the Community led the Commission to determine that the dumped imports of fluid cracking catalysts originating in the United States of America, taken in isolation, have caused material injury to the Community industry concerned;  Whereas, after being informed of the main findings of the investigation, Grace GmbH, on behalf of itself, Grace Italiana SpA, the Davison Chemical Division of W. R. Grace and Co. and any other affiliates of Grace GmbH which may sell fluid cracking catalysts in the Community has offered undertakings which would prevent a recurrence of injury to Community producers;  Whereas the Commission considers these undertakings to be acceptable;  Whereas, with regard to the two other exporters, no dumping has been found for Engelhard since the first half of 1980 and the Filtrol Corporation exports small quantities to the Community for testing purposes only and has indicated to the Commission that it does not intend to export fluid cracking catalysts to the Community in commercial quantities;  Whereas, therefore, it is considered that the proceed ing may also be terminated in respect of these two  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Commission hereby accepts the undertakings offered by Grace GmbH, on behalf of itself, Grace Italiana SpA, the Davison Chemical Division of W. R. Grace and Co. and any other affiliates of Grace GmbH which may sell fluid cracking catalysts in the Community, in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of fluid cracking catalysts originating in the United States of America. Article 2  The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of fluid cracking catalysts originating in the United States of America is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 14 January 1982.  For the Commission  Étienne DAVIGNON  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 339, 31. 12. 1979, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 29, 10. 2. 1981, p. 2 and OJ No C 136, 5. 6. 1981, p. 2.


title: 93/369/EEC: Decision of the European Parliament of 22 April 1993 giving discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the seventh European Development Fund for the 1991 financial year

text:
No L 155/84                        Official Journal of the European Communities                      26. 6. 93
                               DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
                                                  of 22 April 1993
            giving discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of
                   the seventh European Development Fund for the 1991 financial year
                                                    (93/369/EEC)
            THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
            — Having regard to the EEC Treaty,
            — Having regard to the second ACP-EEC Convention ('),
            — Having regard to the balance sheets and revenue and expenditure accounts of the fifth,
                 sixth and seventh European Development Funds for the 1991 financial year
                 (COM(92)0256),
            — Having regard to the report of the Court of Auditors concerning the 1991 financial
                 year and the replies of the institutions (2),
            — Having regard to the recommendation of the Council of 15 March 1993 (3)
                 (C3-01 35/93),
            — Having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion
                 of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A3-0094/93),
            1 . Grants discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the
                 fifth European Development Fund for the 1991 financial year on the basis of the
                 following amount :
                Annual expenditure : ECU 195 538 099,11 ;
            2. Records its observations in the resolution which forms part of this Decision ;
            3. Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the resolution containing its
                 observations to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Auditors and the European
                 Investment Bank and to have them published in the Official Journal of the European
                  Communities (L series).
            Done at Strasbourg, 22 April 1993.
                       The Secretary-General                                The President
                           Enrico VINCI                                  Dr Egon KLEPSCH
            (') OJ No L 229, 17. 8. 1991 , p. 1 .
            0 OJ No C 330, 15. 12. 1992, p. 1 .
             3) OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 41 .


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2004/404/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 19 April 2004 amending Articles 16 and 17 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice

Official Journal L 132 , 29/04/2004 P. 0001 - 0001

Council Decisionof 19 April 2004amending Articles 16 and 17 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice(2004/404/EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 245 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 160 thereof,Having regard to the request of the Court of Justice of 14 November 2003,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament of 30 March 2004,Having regard to the opinion of the Commission of 16 March 2004,Whereas:(1) With the entry into force of the Treaty concerning the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union(1), the number of Judges comprising the Court of Justice will rise from 15 to 25, in accordance with the first paragraph of Article 221 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and with the first paragraph of Article 137 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.(2) As a result, it is necessary to adjust the number of Judges forming the Grand Chamber.(3) Furthermore, it is necessary to adjust the quorum required for decisions of the Court sitting in full Court,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice is hereby amended as follows:1. in the second paragraph of Article 16, "11" shall be replaced by "13";2. in the fourth paragraph of Article 17, "11" shall be replaced by "15".Article 2This Decision shall take effect on the entry into force of the Treaty concerning the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union.Done at Brussels, 19 April 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Cowen(1) OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 17.


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94/750/EC: Council Decision of 10 November 1994 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 298 , 19/11/1994 P. 0041 - 0041 Finnish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0205  Swedish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0205

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 November 1994 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (94/750/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof,  Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1994 appointing the members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998 (1),  Whereas an alternate member's seat on the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Johann Boehm, which was brought to the Council's attention on 8 November 1994;  Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Sole Article  Mr Erwin Huber is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Johann Boehm for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 1998.  Done at Brussels, 10 November 1994.  For the Council The President U. SEILER-ALBRING  (1) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1994, p. 29.


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93/331/Euratom, ECSC, EEC: Commission Decision of 11 May 1993 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 March 1992 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries

Official Journal L 131 , 28/05/1993 P. 0055 - 0056

COMMISSION DECISION of 11 May 1993 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 March 1992  to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries(93/331/Euratom, ECSC, EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European  Communities, Having regard to the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities laid down by  Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC,  Euratom, ECSC) No 3761/92  (2), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 13 of Annex X  thereto, Whereas pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations  Council Regulation No 3948/92  (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 January 1992 to  the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their  country of employment; Whereas the Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings in recent months,  pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations  (4); Whereas some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 March 1992 given that the  statistics available to the Commission show that in certain non-member countries the variation in  the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has  exceeded 5  % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article With effect from 1 March 1992 the weightings applicable to the  remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country  of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex. The exchange rates for the payment of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of  the budget of the European Communities during the month preceding the date on which this Decision  takes effect. Done at Brussels, 11 May 1993. For the Commission Hans VAN DEN BROEK Member of the Commission  ANNEX >TABLE>


title: Appointment of a member of the Court of Auditors – Mr Jan Kinšt European Parliament decision of 25 March 2010 on the nomination of Jan Kinšt as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0015/2010 – 2010/0803(NLE))

text:
               7.1.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               CE 4/70

         Thursday 25 March 2010Appointment of a member of the Court of Auditors – Mr Jan Kinšt
   P7_TA(2010)0082
   European Parliament decision of 25 March 2010 on the nomination of Jan Kinšt as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0015/2010 – 2010/0803(NLE))
   2011/C 4 E/21
   (Consultation)

      The European Parliament,
   having regard to Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0015/2010),
   having regard to the fact that, at its meeting of 16 March 2010, the Committee on Budgetary Control heard the Council’s nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors,
   having regard to Rule 108 of its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0044/2010),

               A.

               whereas Jan Kinšt fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU,

               1.

               Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Jan Kinšt as a Member of the Court of Auditors;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of Auditors, the other institutions of the European Union and the audit institutions of the Member States.