title: Decision (EU) 2017/1372 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 July 2017 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund following an application from Spain — EGF/2017/001 ES/Castilla y León mining

text:
               25.7.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 193/2

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1372 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 14 July 2017
   on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund following an application from Spain — EGF/2017/001 ES/Castilla y León mining
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (1), and in particular Article 15(4) thereof,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 13 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (‘EGF’) aims to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis, or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis, and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

               (2)

               The EGF is not to exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3).

               (3)

               On 20 January 2017 Spain submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the economic sector classified under the Statistical classification of economic activities in the European Community (‘NACE’) Revision 2 Division 5 (Mining of coal and lignite) in the region of Castilla y León. It was supplemented by additional information provided in accordance with Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. That application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013.

               (4)

               In accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013, Spain has decided to provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF also to 125 young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs).

               (5)

               In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013, the application from Spain is considered admissible since the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local economy.

               (6)

               The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of EUR 1 002 264 in respect of the application submitted by Spain.

               (7)

               In order to minimise the time taken to mobilise the EGF, this decision should apply from the date of its adoption,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the Union for the financial year 2017, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the amount of EUR 1 002 264 in commitment and payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 14 July 2017.

      Done at Brussels, 14 July 2017.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         A. TAJANI

            For the Council

            The President

         T. TÕNISTE

      (1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

      (2)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

      (3)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).


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31999D0867

1999/867/EC: Council Decision of 21 December 1999 on the provisional application of Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and certain third States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) on trade in textile products

Official Journal L 343 , 31/12/1999 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISIONof 21 December 1999on the provisional application of Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and certain third States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) on trade in textile products(1999/867/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters to revise and extend the existing bilateral agreement and protocols on trade in textile products with certain third States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan);(2) These Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 subject to the reciprocal provisional application by the abovementioned States,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters attached to this Decision shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000, pending their formal conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the partner countries(1).The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision.Article 2This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal.Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) The date from which provisional application will become effective will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C series.


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31985D0570

85/570/EEC: Council Decision of 20 December 1985 on the conclusion of an agreement in the form of agreed minutes extending the Temporary Arrangement for a concerted discipline between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria concerning reciprocal trade in cheese

Official Journal L 370 , 31/12/1985 P. 0046 Spanish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 25 P. 0082  Portuguese special edition Chapter 11 Volume 25 P. 0080

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 20 December 1985  on the conclusion of an agreement in the form of agreed minutes extending the Temporary Arrangement for a concerted discipline between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria concerning reciprocal trade in cheese  (85/570/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 Temporary Arrangement for a concerted discipline between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the abovementioned Arrangement expires on 31 December 1985; whereas it is advisable in the light of experience, to extend it for one year,  Whereas the Commission conducted negotiations on this matter with the Republic of Austria and whereas it reached a satisfactory agreement with that country,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Agreement in the form of agreed minutes extending the Temporary Arrangement for a concerted discipline between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria concerning reciprocal trade in cheese 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 person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 20 December 1985.  For the Council  The President  R. KRIEPS


European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Mr Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit ((2000/2109/(IMM))


title: EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 30/07/COL of 19 February 2007 concerning the Norwegian national scrapie control programme and additional guarantees regarding intra-Community trade and import to Norway

text:
               24.5.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 132/42

         EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION

   No 30/07/COL
   of 19 February 2007
   concerning the Norwegian national scrapie control programme and additional guarantees regarding intra-Community trade and import to Norway
   THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY,
   HAVING REGARD to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), in particular Article 109 and Protocol 1 thereof,
   HAVING REGARD to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the Establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice, in particular Article 5(2)(d) and Protocol 1 thereof,
   HAVING REGARD to the Act referred to at Point 7.1.12 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies as amended and as adapted to the EEA Agreement by Protocol 1 thereto (1),
   HAVING REGARD to the Act referred to at point 7.2.27 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, Commission Regulation (EC) No 546/2006 of 31 March 2006 implementing Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards national scrapie control programmes and additional guarantees and derogating from certain requirements of Decision 2003/100/EC and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1874/2003 (2), as adapted to the EEA Agreement by Protocol 1 thereto,
   HAVING REGARD to the EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 21/07/COL of 14 February 2007, whereby the competent College Member is instructed to adopt the Decision concerning the Norwegian national scrapie control programme and additional guarantees regarding intra-Community trade and import to Norway if the draft decision is in accordance with the opinion of the EFTA Veterinary Committee (EVC),
   WHEREAS Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 provides for the approval of the national scrapie control programmes of EEA EFTA States if they comply with certain criteria laid down in that Regulation,
   WHEREAS Regulation (EC) No 546/2006 provides for additional guarantees in intra-Community trade and official movements restrictions relating to holdings of ovine and caprine animals destined for the EEA EFTA States whose national scrapie control programmes have been approved by the EFTA Surveillance Authority,
   WHEREAS by letter of 14 February 2006, Norway submitted a national scrapie control programme to the EFTA Surveillance Authority and, on 20 November 2006, following discussions at the package meeting in Oslo, certain amendments to that programme as well as detailed information clarifying the extent of the programme were submitted to the EFTA Surveillance Authority,
   WHEREAS the EFTA Surveillance Authority, in close cooperation with the European Commission, has examined the proposed Norwegian national scrapie control programme and this examination shows that the Norwegian programme fulfils the requirement for approval,
   WHEREAS it is therefore appropriate to provide for the approval of the national scrapie control programme submitted by Norway in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and Regulation (EC) No 546/2006,
   WHEREAS, the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the EFTA Veterinary Committee assisting the EFTA Surveillance Authority,
   HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

               1.

               The Norwegian national scrapie control programme and the additional guarantees regarding intra-Community trade and import to Norway submitted on 14 February 2006 and on 20 November 2006 are hereby approved.

               2.

               Pursuant to Article 109(2) of the EEA Agreement, the EFTA Surveillance Authority shall forward to the European Commission the Norwegian national scrapie control programme and the additional guarantees regarding intra-Community trade and import to Norway and any amendments thereto.

               3.

               This Decision shall enter into force on 19 February 2007.

               4.

               This Decision shall be authentic in the English language.

      Done at Brussels, 19 February 2007.

            For the EFTA Surveillance Authority

         Bjørn T. GRYDELAND

            President

         Niels FENGER

            Director

      (1)  OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 94, 1.4.2006, p. 28.


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2000/423/EC: Council Decision of 26 June 2000 appointing two Italian members and one Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 164 , 05/07/2000 P. 0017 - 0017

Council Decisionof 26 June 2000appointing two Italian members and one Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2000/423/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas two seats as members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignation of Messrs Enzo Bianco and Gian Franco Ciaurro and whereas one seat as alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Walter Vitali, notified to the Council on 19 February and 16 March 2000 respectively,Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article1. Messrs Paolo Agostinacchio and Luigi Florio are hereby appointed members of the Committee of the Regions in place of Messrs Enzo Bianco and Gian Franco Ciaurro for the remainder of their term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.2. Mr Antonangelo Casula is hereby appointed alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Walter Vitali for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. Coelho(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


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31987D0594

87/594/EEC: Council Decision of 30 November 1987 accepting, on behalf of the Community, Annex F.3 to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures

Official Journal L 362 , 22/12/1987 P. 0008 - 0021 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0102  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0102

COUNCIL DECISION of 30 N°vember 1987 accepting on behalf of the Community Annex  F.3 to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures  (87/594/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular  Articles 28, 43, 113 and 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1), Whereas by Decision 75/199/EEC(1) the Community concluded the International Convention on the  simplification and harmonization of customs procedures; Whereas, the acceptance of annexes to that Convention effectively contributes to the facilitation  and development of international trade; Whereas Annex F.3 concerning customs facilities applicable to travellers may be accepted by the  Community, Whereas such acceptance should, however, be accompanied by certain reservations to take account of  the specific requirements of the Customs Union and the stage currently reached in the harmonization  of customs legislation, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Annex F.3 to the International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of  customs procedures, concerning customs facilities applicable to travellers, is hereby accepted on  behalf of the Community, subject to a reservation of a general nature and reservations with regard to Standards 21, 38 and 44 and Recommended practice 45. The text of the Annex, together with the reservations, is attached to this Decision. Article 2 The President of the Council shall designate the person empowered to notify the  Secretary-General of the Customs Cooperation Council of the acceptance by the Community of the  Annex referred to in Article 1, subject to the reservations referred to in that Article. Done at Brussels, 30 N°vember 1987 For the CouncilThe PresidentN. WILHJELM (1)OJ N° C 318, 30. 11. 1987.  (2)OJ N° 100, 21. 4. 1975, p. 1.   ANNEX ANNEX F.3 ANNEX CONCERNING CUSTOMS FACILITIES APPLICABLE TO TRAVELLERS INTRODUCTION The great increase in international travel has had a considerable effect upon the work of customs  administrations, since travellers with their goods and means of transport must pass through customs  control during their journey. It is in the interest both of the traveller and of the authorities concerned to facilitate movement  through the necessary customs control, but nevertheless this should not be accomplished at the  expense of other responsibilities assigned to the customs such as protecting the country's fiscal  and economic interests, preventing the importation of prohibited articles and repressing other  customs offences. This Annex provides for what are considered to be the minimum facilities for travellers, and in  this context particular attention is drawn to the recommendation made in Article 2 of the  Convention. This Annex relates to the customs facilities applicable to all travellers, irrespective of whether  they are non-residents or departing or returning residents or of their mode of transport, and to  the goods carried by such travellers, whether on their person, in their baggage or in the means of  transport. It also applies to their private means of transport (motor road vehicles, boats and  aircraft). The Annex applies also to workers who live in one country but work in another, to crew members and  to other persons crossing the border frequently. However these types of travellers may be excluded  from the benefit of some facilities. The Annex does not apply to the various controls sometimes carried out by the customs on behalf of  other authorities such as immigration controls and phyto-sanitary checks. N°t does the Annex cover  the case of persons transferring their residence from one country to another. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Annex: (a)the term 'traveller' means: (1)any person who temporarily enters the territory of a country in which he or she does not  normally reside ('non-resident'), and (2)any person who returns to the territory of the country in which he or she normally resides after  having been abroad temporarily ('returning resident'). N°te A person may be treated as normally residing in a country if he or she is principally or  permanently resident in that country. However, the place where a person normally resides is  determined in accordance with national legislation; (b)the term 'means of transport for private use' means motor road vehicles (including motor cycles)  and trailers, boats and aircraft, together with their spare parts and normal accessories and  equipment, imported or exported exclusively for personal use by the person concerned and not for  the transport of persons for remuneration or the industrial or commercial transport of goods,  whether or not for remuneration; (c)the term 'personal effects' means all articles (new or used) which a traveller may reasonably  require for his or her personal use during the journey, taking into account all the circumstances  of the journey, but excluding any goods imported or exported for commercial purposes ; (d)the term 'import duties and taxes' means customs duties and all other duties, taxes, fees or  other charges which are collected on or in connexion with the importation of goods, but not  including fees and charges which are limited in amount to the approximate costs of services  rendered; (e)the term 'export duties and taxes' means customs duties and all other duties, taxes, fees or  other charges which are collected on or in connexion with the exportation of goods but not  including fees and charges which are limited in amount to the approximate cost of services  rendered; (f)the term 'termporary admission' means the customs procedure under which certain goods can be  brought into a customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes;  such goods must be imported for a specific purpose and must be intended for re-exportation within a  specified period and without having undergone any change except normal depreciation due to the use  made of the goods; (g)the term 'security' means that which ensures to the satisfaction of the customs that an  obligation to the customs will be fulfilled; (h)the term 'customs control' means measures applied to ensure compliance with the laws and  regulations which the customs are responsible for enforcing. PRINCIPLES 1.Standard The customs facilities applicable to travellers shall be governed by the provisions of this Annex. 2.Standard National legislation shall specify the conditions to be fulfilled and the customs formalities to be  accomplished for the clearance of travellers' goods and means of transport for private use. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.Standard The customs authorities shall designate the customs offices at which customs formalities relating  to travellers may be accomplished. In determining the location, competence and hours of business of  such offices, the factors to be taken into account shall include the geographical situation and the  volume of passenger traffic. N°tes 1)Such customs offices may be located either at the border or inland (e.g. at an airport or main  railway station). 2)In some instances it may be possible for travellers to accomplish all the necessary customs  formalities on international trains, ferries, cruise ships, etc. 3)Another method of expediting the passage of travellers through customs control is that of  providing pre-clearance facilities in the country of departure. 4.Recommended practice On prior request by the person concerned, and for reasons deemed valid by the customs authorities,  the latter should, insofar as their administrative organization permits, allow customs formalities  applicable to travellers to be accomplished at places other than the customs offices designated for  this purpose; any expenses which this entails may be charged to the person concerned. 5.Standard The main customs offices at which customs formalities applicable to travellers may be accomplished  shall be open 24 hours a day where the needs of traffic so warrant or, if this is not necessary, at  specified hours during which travellers may be expected to enter or leave the country. 6.Recommended practice Where corresponding customs offices are located on a common frontier, the customs authorities of  the countries concerned should correlate the competence and the business hours of those offices. N°te In some cases joint controls have been established at common frontiers with customs offices of the  countries concerned installed at the same place and sometimes in the same building. 7.Standard Without prejudice to their right to apply full customs control to all travellers, the customs  authorities shall normally apply such control on only a selective or sampling basis. 8.Standard Personal searches of travellers for customs purposes shall be carried out only in exceptional cases  and when there are reasonable grounds to suspect smuggling or other offences. 9.Standard Travellers entering or leaving the country by road vehicle or train shall be permitted to  accomplish all necessary customs formalities without, as a matter of course, having to leave the  means of transport in which they are travelling. 10.Recommended practice At major international airports the dual-channel system as outlined in Appendix I to this Annex  should be used for the clearance inwards of travellers and their baggage. 11.Recommended practice At suitable international seaports, particularly those used by passenger vessels making short sea  voyages (such as the regular ferry services), the dual-channel system as outlined in Appendix II to  this Annex should be used for the clearance inwards of travellers, their baggage and their road  vehicles for private use. 12.Standard The customs facilities provided for in this Annex shall apply to travellers irrespective of their  citizenship/ nationality. 13.Recommended practice Regardless of the mode of transport used, a list of travellers or a list of their accompanying  baggage should not be required for customs purposes. N°te This provision does not preclude the customs from requesting information concerning the number of  travellers arriving or departing on a particular means of transport. 14.Standard Travellers shall be permitted to make an oral declaration in respect of the goods accompanying  them. However, the customs may require a written declaration for goods carried by travellers which  constitute an importation or exportation of a commercial nature or which exceed, in value or  quantity, the limits laid down in national legislation. N°te The written declaration envisaged in this Standard may be the declaration usually required for  clearance for home use or a simplified goods declaration. The customs may require as an alternative  the production of a commercial invoice or other commercial document. 15.Standard Goods carried by travellers shall be stored or kept, subject to the conditions prescribed by the  customs authorities, pending clearance under the appropriate customs procedure, re-exportation or  other disposal in accordance with national legislation, in the following cases: -at the traveller's request; -when the goods concerned cannot be cleared immediately; -where the other provisions of this Annex do not apply to such goods. 16.Standard Unaccompanied baggage (i.e. baggage arriving or leaving before or after the traveller) shall be  cleared under the procedure applicable to accompanied baggage or under another simplified customs  procedure. N°tes 1)The admission free of import duties and taxes applicable to goods other than personal effects  contained in accompanied baggage does not necessarily apply to those goods contained in  unaccompanied baggage. 2)Where admission free of import duties and taxes is claimed in respect of goods in a traveller's  unaccompanied baggage, the customs authorities may require proof that the person concerned is in  fact arriving from abroad. 3)The provisions outlined in Appendix III to this Annex may provide useful guidance in the customs  treatment of registered baggage carried by rail. 17.Standard Provision shall be made for a traveller's unaccompanied baggage to be cleared by a person other  than the traveller. 18.Recommended practice A system of flat-rate assessment should be applied to goods declared for home use under the  facilities applicable to travellers, provided that the importation is of a non-commercial nature  and that the aggregate value or quantity of the goods does not exceed the amounts laid down in  national legislation. The flat-rate system: -should lay down rates that cover all types of import duties and taxes; -should not deprive the goods of the benefit of any duty-free admission facilities to which they  are otherwise entitled; -should provide that goods may, if the traveller so requests, be charged at their own appropriate  rates of import duties and taxes, in which case, however, the customs authorities may require that  all dutiable and taxable goods shall be so charged; and -should not rule out the possibility for customs authorities to determine special rates for high  duty goods or even to exclude some goods from the benefit of the flat-rate system. N°te An importation is usually considered to be of a non-commercial nature when it is occasional and  consists only of goods for personal use or consumption by the traveller or his family or to be  disposed of by the traveller as gifts in the country and not suggesting, by their nature or  quantity, that they are imported for commercial purposes. PROVISIONS CONCERNING ENTRY (a)N°n-residents 19.Standard The personal effects of non-residents shall be granted temporary admission. Except for articles  which involve a high amount of import duties and taxes, such personal effects shall be admitted  without any documents or security being required. 20.Standard In addition to clothing, toilet articles and other articles obviously of a personal nature, the  following shall in particular be considered to be personal effects: -personal jewellery; -still and motion picture cameras together with a reasonable supply of films and accessories  therefor; -portable slide or film projectors and accessories therefor together with a reasonable quantity of  slides of films; -binoculars; -portable musical instruments; -portable gramophones with records; -portable sound recorders and reproducers (including dictating machines) with tapes; -portable radio receivers; -portable television sets; -portable typewriters; -portable calculators; -perambulators; -wheel-chairs for invalids; -sports equipment such as tents and other camping equipment, fishing equipment, climbing equipment,  sporting firearms with ammunition, non-motorised bicycles, canoes, or kayaks less than 5,5 metres  long, skis, tennis racquets. 21.Standard In addition to the consumable products allowed to be imported free of import duties and taxes  within specified quantitative limits, non-residents shall be permitted to import, free of import  duties and taxes, goods of a strictly non-commercial nature up to an aggregate value of 75 SDRs. A  lower amount may be fixed for persons less than 15 years of age or for persons who cross the  frontier frequently. N°tes 1)The facilities provided for in this Standard may be made subject to the condition that the goods  shall be for personal use or consumption by the traveller or his family or are to be disposed of by  the traveller as gifts in the country and that they be carried in his accompanied baggage, on his  person or in his hand baggage. 2)N°n-residents who are only passing through the country may be allowed greater facilities. 22.Standard The quantities of tobacco goods, wine, spirits and perfume allowed to be imported free of import  duties and taxes by non-residents shall be as follows: (a)200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, or an assortment of these products of a  total weight not exceeding 250 grams; (b)2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits; (c)1/4 litre of toilet water and 50 grams of perfume. The facilities provided for in respect of tobacco goods and alcoholic beverages may, however, be  restricted to persons who have reached a certain age and may not be granted, or may be granted in  reduced quantities only to persons who cross the border frequently (e.g., persons living near the  frontier, workers who live in one country but work in another, professional drivers and crew  members in international transport). N°te The facilities provided for in this Standard may be made subject to the condition that the products  shall be for personal consumption by the traveller or his family or are to be disposed of by the  traveller as gifts in the country and that they be carried in his accompanied baggage, on his  person or his hand baggage. 23.Standard Where it is necessary to lodge a temporary admission declaration for non-residents' personal  effects the amount of any security to be provided shall not exceed the amount of import duties and  taxes chargeable. 24.Recommended practice Where it is necessary to lodge a temporary admission declaration for non-residents' personal  effects, Contracting Parties to the Customs Convention on the ATA carnet for the temporary  admission of goods (Brussels, 6 December 1961) should accept ATA carnets in lieu of national  customs documents and as security for the payment of import duties and taxes. 25.Standard Where it is necessary to lodge a temporary admission declaration for non-resident's personal  effects, the time limit for temporary admission shall be fixed by reference to the length of the  traveller's stay in the country, provided that any limit laid down in national legislation is not  exceeded. 26.Standard At the request of the traveller, and for reasons deemed valid by the customs authorities, the  latter shall extend the period of temporary admission initially fixed. 27.Standard Provision shall be made for temporarily admitted goods to be re-exported through a customs office  other than that through which they were imported. 28.Standard N°n-residents shall be granted temporary admission in respect of their means of transport for  private use. N°te Temporary admission may also be granted in respect of animals and non-self-propelled vehicles used  as a means of transport by non-residents. 29.Standard Fuel carried in the normal tanks of the means of transport shall be admitted free of import duties  and taxes. 30.Standard The facilities granted in respect of means of transport for private use shall apply whether the  means of transport are owned by non-residents or rented or borrowed by them and whether they arrive  with, before or after the traveller. 31.Recommended practice The customs authorities should require neither a customs document nor security for the temporary  admission of non-residents' means of transport for private use. 32.Recommended practice Where customs documents or securities are required for the temporary admission of non-residents'  means of transport for private use, the customs authorities should accept standard international  documents and securities as set out in, for example, the Customs Convention on the ATA carnet for  the temporary admission of goods (Brussels, 6 December 1961), the New York Customs Convention on  the temporary importation of private road vehicles (4 June 1954) and the Customs Convention on the  temporary importation for private use of aircraft and pleasure boats (18 May 1956). 33.Standard The general time limit for the temporary admission of non-residents' means of transport for private  use shall be not less than six months. 34.Standard At the request of the person concerned, and for reasons deemed valid by the customs authorities,  the latter shall extend the period of temporary admission- initially fixed. 35.Standard Any replacement parts required for the repair of a means of transport for private use temporarily  in the country shall be granted temporary admission. 36.Recommended practice Subject to compliance with the conditions laid down in national legislation, the customs  authorities should not require the re-exportation of non-residents' means of transport for private  use or personal effects which have been seriously damaged or destroyed through accident or force  majeure. (b)Returning residents 37.Standard Returning residents shall be permitted to reimport free of import duties and taxes any articles  which the took with them at the time of their departure from the country and which were in free  circulation in that country. 38.Standard In addition to the consumable products allowed to be imported free of import duties and taxes  within specified quantitative limits, returning residents shall be permitted to import, free of  import duties and taxes, goods of a strictly non-commercial nature up to an aggregate value of 75  SDRs. A lower amount may be fixed for persons less than 15 years of age or for persons who cross  the frontier frequently. N°te The facilities provided for in this Standard may be made subject to the condition that the goods  shall be for personal use or consumption by the traveller or his family or are to be disposed of by  the traveller as gifts in the country and that they be carried in his accompanied baggage, on his  person or in his hand-baggage. 39.Standard The quantities of tobacco goods, wine, spirits and perfume allowed to be imported free of import  duties and taxes by returning residents shall be as follows: (a)200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco, or an assortment of these products of a  total weight not exceeding 250 grams; (b)2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits; (c)1/4 litre of toilet water and 50 grams of perfume. The facilities provided for in respect of tobacco goods and alcolholic beverages may, however, be  restricted to persons who have reached a certain age and may not be granted, or be granted in  reduced quantities only, to persons who cross the border frequently (e.g., persons living near the  frontier, workers who live in one country but work in another, professional drivers and crew  members in international transport). N°te The facilities provided for in this Standard may be made subject to the condition that the products  shall be for personal consumption by the traveller or his family or are to be disposed of by the  traveller as gifts in the country and that they be carried in his accompanied baggage, on his  person or in his hand baggage. PROVISIONS CONCERNING DEPARTURE 40.Standard The customs formalities applicable to departing travellers shall be as simple as possible, and  eliminated when this is feasible. N°te Customs formalities may be necessary, for example, to obtain exemption from, or repayment of,  international duties and taxes. 41.Standard Travellers shall be permitted to export goods for commercial purposes, subject to compliance with  the necessary formalities and payment of any export duties and taxes chargeable. 42.Standard At the request of residents leaving the country, the customs authorities shall take the necessary  identification measures in respect certain articles where the free reimportation of those articles  will be facilitated thereby. N°te The usual measures taken in this respect consist of noting the particulars needed to ensure  identification by recording a description of the articles or the marks, numbers or other  indications permanently affixed to them, or by affixing customs identification marks or seals. 43.Standard The application of a temporary exportation procedure under cover of customs documents in respect of  the personal effects and private means of transport of residents leaving the country shall be  required in exceptional cases only. 44.Standard Any security furnished by non-residents in respect of goods admitted on a temporary basis shall be  discharged at the time when the goods are re-exported, regardless of the customs office through  which re-exportation takes place. 45.Recommmended practice If security has been given in the form of a cash deposit, provision should be made for it to be  repaid at the office of re-exportation, even if the goods were not imported through that office. TRANSIT PASSENGERS 46.Standard Transit passengers who do not leave the transit area shall not be required to pass through any  customs control. N°te This provision does not preclude the customs from maintaining general surveillance of transit areas  and from taking any action necessary when a customs offence is suspected. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CUSTOMS FACILITES APPLICABLE TO TRAVELLERS 47.Standard The customs authorities shall ensure that all relevant information regarding the customs facilities  applicable to travellers is readily available to any person interested. 48.Standard Information concerning the exemptions from duties and taxes allowed to travellers and the customs  formalities to be accomplished shall be made available to travellers, upon request, prior to their  departure from their own country or, when practicable, during the journey. N°tes 1)Such information may be made available to travellers on ships, aircraft or international trains. 2)Such information may also be made available to travellers in pamphlet form and may be displayed  as appropriate at points of arrival and departure. 49.Recommended practice Information concerning the customs facilities applicable to travellers should be printed in the  official language or languages of the country concerned and in any other language deemed to be  useful.  APPENDIX I Provisions concerning the dual-channel system for the clearance or travellers and their  baggage arriving by air The dual-channel or red/green system is a simplified customs control which  enables customs authorities to improve the flow of passenger traffic at international airports and  to deal efficiently with the increasing number of passengers without reducing the effectiveness of  the control and without a corresponding increase in the number of customs staff. It is not  necessarily incompatible with the application of other controls, for example, exchange controls,  unless the circumstances require full control of all passengers and their baggage. The dual-channel system should be operated as outlined below: 1.The system shall allow the passengers to choose between two types of channel: (a)one (green channel) for passengers having with them no goods or only goods which can be admitted  free of import duties and taxes and which are not subject to import prohibitions or restrictions;  and (b)the other (red channel) for other passengers. 2.Each channel shall be clearly and distinctively marked so that the choice between them can easily  be understood by passengers. The basic distinctive marking shall be: (a)for the channel referred to under 1 (a), green, in the shape of a regular octagon, and the words  'N°thing to declare' ('Rien à déclarer'); (b)for the channel referred to under 1 (b), red, in the shape of a square, and the words 'Goods to  declare' ('Marchandises à déclarer'). In addition, the channels should be identified by an inscription including the word 'customs'  ('Douane'). 3.The texts referred to in paragraph 2 shall be in English and/or French and in any other language  or languages deemed useful for the airport concerned. 4.Passengers must be sufficiently well informed to choose between the channels. For this purpose it  is important: (a)that passengers be informed about the functioning of the system and about the descriptions and  quantities of goods they may have with them when using the green channel. This may be done by means  of posters or panels at the airport or by means of leaflets available to the public at the airport  or distributed through tourist agencies, airlines and other interested bodies; (b)that the route to the channels be clearly signposted. 5.The channels shall be located beyond the baggage delivery area so that passengers have all their  baggage with them when choosing their channel. Moreover, the channels shall be so arranged that the  passenger flow from that area to the exits from the airport is as direct as possible. 6.The distance between the baggage delivery area and the entrances to the channels shall be  sufficient to allow passengers to decide which channel to choose and to move into that channel  without causing congestion. 7.Passengers who have selected the green channel shall not be subject to any other customs  formalities unless they are the subject of a spot check; in the red channel passengers shall  accomplish the formalities required by the customs.  APPENDIX II Provisions concerning the dual-channel system for the clearance of travellers, their  baggage and their vehicles arriving by sea The dual-channel or red/green system is a simplified  customs control which can be used in connexion with the clearance of passengers, their baggage and  their vehicles arriving by sea. The system is particularly applicable to the control of passengers  making short sea voyages, such as those using regular ferry services. It can assist in improving  the flow of passenger traffic at international seaports and in dealing efficiently with an  increasing number of passengers without reducing the effectiveness of customs control and without a  corresponding increase in the number of customs staff. It is not necessarily incompatible with the  application of other controls, e.g., exchange control and control of international motor vehicle  insurance certificates, unless the circumstances require full control of all passengers and their  baggage or vehicles. The dual-channel system should be operated as outlined below: 1.The system shall allow the passengers, whether or not travelling in their vehicle, to choose  between two types of channel: (a)one (green channel) for passengers having with them no goods or only goods which can be admitted  free of import duties and taxes and which are not subject to import prohibitions or restrictions;  and (b)the other (red channel) for other passengers. 2.Each channel shall be clearly and distinctively marked so that the choice between them can easily  be understood by passengers. The basic distinctive marking shall be: (a)for the channel referred to under 1 (a), green, in the shape of a regular octagon, and the words  'N°thing to declare' ('Rien à déclarer'); (b)for the channel referred to under 1 (b), red, in the shape of a square, and the words 'Goods to  declare' ('Marchandises à déclarer'). In addition, the channels should be identified by an inscription including the word 'Customs'  ('Douane'). 3.The texts referred to in paragraph 2 shall be in English and/or French and in any other language  or languages deemed necessary. 4.In the case of passengers travelling in their vehicle, and where the marshalling of vehicles into  the proper lanes and the clearance procedure will be facilitated thereby, the driver of each motor  vehicle may be provided with red and green stickers bearing the markings referred to in paragraph 2  (a) and (b), and instructed to attach to the windscreen of the vehicle: (a)the green sticker where the motor vehicle itself and any goods it contains, including goods  belonging to, or carried by, passengers in the vehicle, can be admitted without customs formalities  and are not subject to import prohibitions or restrictions; and (b)the red sticker in other cases. 5.Passengers must be sufficiently well informed to choose between the channels and where  appropriate between the red and green stickers. For this purpose it is important: (a)that passengers be informed about the functioning of the system and about the description and  quantities of goods they may have with them when using the green channel. This may be done by means  of posters or panels at the seaport or by means of leaflets available to the public at the port of  embarkation, on board ship or distributed through tourist agencies, shipping companies and other  interested bodies; (b)that, where the red and green stickers referred to in paragraph 4 are to be used, the driver of  each vehicle should be provided with the stickers before arrival at the port of destination; (c)that the route to the channels be clearly indicated. 6.The channels shall be located beyond any baggage delivery area so that passengers have all their  baggage with them when choosing the appropriate channel. Moreover, the channels shall be situated  in such a position that the passenger-flow to the exits from the seaport is as direct as possible. 7.The distance between the ship, or the baggage delivery area, and the entrances to the channels  shall be sufficient to allow passengers to decide which channel to choose and to move into the  channel without causing congestion. 8.Passengers who have selected the green channel shall not be subject to any other customs  formalities unless they are the subject of a spot check; in the red channel passengers shall  accomplish all the formalities required by the customs. 9.A system which involves the use of only one lane, but under which vehicles displaying the red  sticker, or those selected for spot checks, are directed to a designated parking area, may be  regarded as meeting the requirements of the dual-channel system.  APPENDIX III Provisions concerning the customs treatment of registered baggage carried by rail  The efficient and expeditious handling of registered baggage carried by rail can be facilitated by  the application of the following provisions:  1.When having their baggage registered by the railway authorities passengers shall have the  possibility of making a declaration in the appended form (or in an appropriately agreed to  adaptation of this form) in order to expedite customs formalities.  2.Customs authorities shall attach real advantages to the use of the written declaration thereby  giving passengers an incentive to use a procedure which affords fuller safeguards to the customs.  3.The declaration shall be presented by the railway authorities to the customs authorities of the  countries of departure and destination where so required.  4.The written declaration shall be regarded as being in substitution for, and shall have the same  effect as, the declaration normally required from passengers.  5.The customs authorities shall, as far as possible, waive the examination of the contents of  baggage covered by a written declaration.  6.The customs authorities shall endeavour to release, as soon as the frontier is crossed, the  greatest possible proportion of registered baggage covered by written declarations and not required  for examination or other checks, in order that it may immediately be made available to the railways  for forwarding to destination.  7.Where baggage is selected by the customs authorities for examination or other checks, it shall  be possible for such examination or checks to be carried out at the customs office nearest to the  passenger's place of destination. For this purpose, as many customs offices as possible shall be  empowered to clear registered baggage.  8.Baggage shall be held up at the frontier only in very exceptional cases, for example, where an  offence has been committed or there is serious suspicion of fraud.  9.The customs authorities remain free to adopt any control measures they deem necessary in order  to prevent abuses. 10.In order to facilitate retrieval of baggage by passengers, co -operation between the customs  authorities and the railways shall be strengthened, particularly as regards scheduling of the hours  during which baggage can be cleared. 11.Consideration shall be given to making the railways responsible for checking the accuracy of the  written declaration, particularly where the release of registered baggage is requested when the  customs office is closed or at a station not serviced by the customs.   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94/749/EC: Council Decision of 10 November 1994 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 298 , 19/11/1994 P. 0040 - 0040 Finnish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0204  Swedish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0204

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 November 1994 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions (94/749/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 a member's seat has become vacant on the Committee of the Regions following the resignation of Mr Christoph Bergner, notified to the Council on 8 November 1994;  Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Sole Article  Mr Juergen Gramke is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Christoph Bergner for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 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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81/420/EEC: Council Decision of 19 May 1981 on the conclusion of the Protocol concerning cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency

Official Journal L 162 , 19/06/1981 P. 0004 - 0013 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 10 P. 0005  Spanish special edition: Chapter 15 Volume 3 P. 0017  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 10 P. 0005  Portuguese special edition Chapter 15 Volume 3 P. 0017  Special edition in Czech Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Estonian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Hungarian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Lithuanian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Latvian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Maltese Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Polish Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Slovakian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220 Special edition in Slovenian Chapter 11 Volume 14 P. 211  - 220

		Council decisionof 19 May 1981on the conclusion of the Protocol concerning cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency(81/420/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [1],Whereas, at its meeting in Copenhagen on 7 and 8 April 1978, the European Council decided that the Community should make the prevention and control of marine pollution, particularly by hydrocarbons, one of its main objectives, and asked the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission, and the Member States to introduce appropriate measures without delay within the Community and to adopt a common stand in the international bodies concerned, particularly as regards research and the implementation of effective pollution control measures ;Whereas the programmes of action of the European Communities on the environment [2] 2) emphasize how important it is for the Community to combat marine pollution in general, provide for inter alia Community action to combat pollution caused by transport and shipping and specify that the protection of sea-water with a view to preserving vital ecological balances is a priority task;Whereas the Barcelona Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution of 16 February 1976 provides inter alia that the necessary measures are to be taken to ensure cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency;Whereas Article 24 of the Barcelona Convention states that the Convention and its Protocols shall be open for signing by the European Economic Community; whereas the latter has already concluded the Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution and the Protocol for the prevention of the pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by dumping from ships and aircraft;Whereas the Protocol concerning cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency provides for the Parties to cooperate in drawing up emergency plans, promoting methods of controlling marine pollution by hydrocarbons, disseminating information on the organization of resources and on new methods to prevent and control pollution and developing relevant research programmes;Whereas it is necessary that the Community accede to the Protocol in accordance with Article 26 of the Barcelona Convention if the common market machinery is to be used to achieve one of the Community's objectives in the protection of the environment and the quality of life; whereas the Treaty makes no provision for powers to take such action;Whereas it is necessary for the Community to accede to the said Protocol, in order to take part in the information exchange and common research and thus achieve the above objective, alongside Member States and without prejudice to the role hitherto played by them within the framework of the Barcelona Convention; whereas future Community acts are not hereby prejudiced;Whereas the said Protocol provides for exchange of information, common research and cooperation at sea, which of their nature do not constitute common rules which might be affected by agreements which the Member States might wish to conclude within this area;HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Protocol concerning cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergency is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.The text of the Protocol is annexed to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council shall deposit the instruments of accession as provided for in Article 26 of the Barcelona Convention.Done at Brussels, 19 May 1981.For the CouncilThe PresidentD.F. van der MEI[1] OJ No C 28, 9. 2. 1981, p. 55.[2] OJ No C 112, 20. 12. 1973, p. 1 and OJ No C 139, 13.6. 1977, p. 1.--------------------------------------------------Protocolconcerning cooperation in combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by oil and other harmful substances in cases of emergencyTHE CONTRACTING PART IES TO THE PRESENT PROTOCOL,BEING PARTIES to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution,RECOGNIZING that grave pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances in the Mediterranean Sea area involves a danger for the coastal States and the marine ecosystem,CONSIDERING that the cooperation of all the coastal States of the Mediterranean is called for to combat this pollution,BEARING IN MIND the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, the International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969, as well as the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other than Oil, 1973,FURTHER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969,HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Contracting Parties to this Protocol (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties") shall cooperate in taking the necessary measures in cases of grave and imminent danger to the marine environment, the coast or related interests of one or more of the Parties due to the presence of massive quantities of oil or other harmful substances resulting from accidental causes or an accumulation of small discharges which are polluting or threatening to pollute the sea within the area defined in Article 1 of the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention").Article 2For the purpose of this Protocol, the term "related interests" means the interests of a coastal State directly affected or threatened and concerning, among others:(a) activities in coastal waters, in ports or estuaries, including fishing activities;(b) the historical and tourist appeal of the area in question, including water sports and recreation;(c) the health of the coastal population;(d) the preservation of living resources.Article 3The Parties shall endeavour to maintain and promote, either individually or through bilateral or multilateral cooperation, their contingency plans and means for combating pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances. These means shall include, in particular, equipment, ships, aircraft and manpower prepared for operations in cases of emergency.Article 4The Parties shall develop and apply, either individually or through bilateral or multilateral cooperation, monitoring activities covering the Mediterranean Sea area in order to have as precise information as possible on the situations referred to in Article 1 of this Protocol.Article 5In the case of release or loss overboard of harmful substances in packages, freight containers, portable tanks or road and rail tank wagons, the Parties shall cooperate as far as practicable in the salvage and recovery of such substances so as to reduce the danger of pollution of the marine environment.Article 61. Each Party undertakes to disseminate to the other Parties information concerning:(a) the competent national organization or authorities responsible for combating pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances;(b) the competent national authorities responsible for receiving reports of pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances and for dealing with matters concerning measures of assistance between Parties;(c) new ways in which pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances may be avoided, new measures of combating pollution and, the development of related research programmes.2. Parties which have agreed to exchange information directly between themselves shall nevertheless communicate such information to the regional centre. The latter shall communicate this information to the other Parties and, on a basis of reciprocity, to coastal States of the Mediterranean Sea area which are not Parties to this Protocol.Article 7The Parties undertake to coordinate the utilization of the means of communication at their disposal in order to ensure, with the necessary speed and reliability, the reception, transmission and dissemination of all reports and urgent information which relate to the occurrences and situations referred to in Article 1. The regional centre shall have the necessary means of communication to enable it to participate in this coordinated effort and, in particular, to fulfil the functions assigned to it by paragraph 2 of Article 10.Article 81. Each Party shall issue instructions to the masters of ships flying its flag and to the pilots of aircraft registered in its territory requiring them to report by the most rapid and adequate channels in the circumstances, and in accordance with Annex I to this Protocol, either to a Party or to the regional centre:(a) all accidents causing or likely to cause pollution of the sea by oil or other harmful substances;(b) the presence, characteristics and extent of spillages of oil or other harmful substances observed at sea which are likely to present a serious and imminent threat to the marine environment or to the coast or related interests of one or more of the Parties.2. The information collected in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be communicated to the other Parties likely to be affected by the pollution:(a) by the Party which has received the information, either directly or preferably, through the regional centre; or(b) by the regional centre.In case of direct communication between Parties, the regional centre shall be informed of the measures taken by these Parties.3. In consequence of the application of the provisions of paragraph 2, the Parties are not bound by the obligation laid down in Article 9, paragraph 2, of the Convention.Article 91. Any Party faced with a situation of the kind defined in Article 1 of this Protocol shall:(a) make the necessary assessments of the nature and extent of the casualty or emergency or, as the case may be, of the type and approximate quantity of oil or other harmful substances and the direction and speed of drift of the spillage:(b) take every practicable, measure to avoid or reduce the effects of pollution;(c) immediately inform all other Parties, either directly or through the regional centre, of these assessments and of any action which it has taken or which it intends to take to combat the pollution;(d) continue to observe the situation for as long as possible and report thereon in accordance with Article 8.2. Where action is taken to combat pollution originating from a ship, all possible measures shall be taken to safeguard the persons present on board and, to the extent possible, the ship itself. Any Party which takes such action shall inform the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization.Article 101. Any Party requiring assistance for combating pollution by oil or other harmful substances polluting or threatening to pollute its coasts may call for assistance from other Parties, either directly or through the regional centre referred to in Article 6, starting with the Parties which appear likely to be affected by the pollution. This assistance may comprise, in particular, expert advice and the supply to, or placing at the disposal of, the Party concerned of products, equipment and nautical facilities. Parties so requested shall use their best endeavours to render this assistance.2. Where the Parties engaged in an operation to combat pollution cannot agree on the organization of the operation, the regional centre may, with their approval, coordinate the activity of the facilities put into operation by these Parties.Article 11The application of the relevant provisions of Articles 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of this Protocol relating to the regional centre shall be extended, as appropriate, to sub-regional centres in the event of their establishment, taking into account their objectives and functions and their relationship with the said regional centre.Article 121. Ordinary meetings of the Parties to this Protocol shall be held in conjunction with ordinary meetings of the Contracting Parties to the Convention, held pursuant to Article 14 of the Convention. The Parties to this Protocol may also hold extraordinary meetings as provided in Article 14 of the Convention.2. It shall be the function of the meetings of the Parties to this Protocol, in particular:(a) to keep under review the implementation of this Protocol, and to consider the efficacy of the measures adopted and the need for any other measures, in particular in the form of Annexes;(b) to review and amend as required any Annex to this Protocol;(c) To discharge such other functions as may be appropriate for implementation of this Protocol.Article 131. The provisions of the Convention relating to any Protocol shall apply with respect to the present Protocol.2. The rules of procedure and the financial rules adopted pursuant to Article 18 of the Convention shall apply with respect to this Protocol, unless the Parties to this Protocol agree otherwise.In witness whereof the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective Governments, have signed this Protocol.Done at Barcelona on 16 February 1976 in a single copy in the Arabic, English, French and Spanish languages, the four texts being equally authoritative.--------------------------------------------------ANNEXContents of the report to be made pursuant to Article 8 to this Protocol1. Each report shall, as far as possible, contain, in general:(a) the identification of the source of pollution (identity of the ship, where appropriate);(b) the geographic position, time and date of the occurrence of the incident or of the observation;(c) the wind and sea conditions prevailing in the area;(d) where the pollution originates from a ship, relevant details respecting the conditions of the ship.2. Each report shall contain, whenever possible, in particular:(a) a clear indication or description of the harmful substances involved, including the correct technical names of such substances (trade names should not be used in place of the correct technical names);(b) a statement or estimate of the quantities, concentrations and likely conditions of harmful substances discharged or likely to be discharged into the sea;(c) where relevant, a description of the packaging and identifying marks; and(d) the name of the consignor, consignee or manufacturer.3. Each report shall clearly indicate, whenever possible, whether the harmful substances discharged or likely to be discharged is oil or a noxious liquid, solid or gaseous substance and whether such substance was or is carried in bulk or contained in packaged form, freight containers, portable tanks, or road and rail tank wagons.4. Each report shall be supplemented, as necessary, by any relevant information requested by a recipient of the report or deemed appropriate by the person sending the report.5. Any of the persons referred to in Article 8, paragraph 1, of this Protocol shall:(a) supplement, as far as possible, the initial report, as necessary, with information concerning further developments; and(b) comply as fully as possible with requests from affected States for additional information.--------------------------------------------------Protocolerelatif a la cooperation en matière de lutte contre la pollution de la mer Mediterranée par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles en cas de situation critiqueLES PARTIES CONTRACTANTES AU PRESENT PROTOCOLE,ÉTANT PARTIES a la convention pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution,RECONNAISSANT qu'une pollution grave des eaux de la zone de la mer Méditerrannée par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles peut créer un danger pour les États riverains et les écosystèmes marins,ESTIMANT que la lutte contre cette pollution appelle la cooperation de tous les États riverains de la Méditerranée,AYANT À L'ESPRIT la convention internationale de 1973 pour la prévention de la pollution par les navires, la convention internationale de 1969 sur l'intervention en haute mer en cas d'accident entraînant ou pouvant entraîner une pollution par les hydrocarbures, ainsi que le protocole de 1973 sur l'intervention en haute mer en cas de pollution par des substances autres que des hydrocarbures,TENANT COMPTE ÉGALEMENT de la convention internationale de 1969 sur la responsabilité civile pour les dommages dus à la pollution par les hydrocarbures,SON CONVENUES DE CE QUI SUIT :Article premierLes parties contractantes au présent protocole (ci-après dénommées "les parties") coopèrent pour prendre les dispositions nécessaires au cas ou la presence massive, d'origine accidentelle ou résultant d'un effet cumulatif, d'hydrocarbures ou . d'autres substances nuisibles polluant ou risquant de polluer les eaux de la zone définie à l'article ler de la convention pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution (ci-après dénommée "la convention"), constitue un danger grave et imminent pour le milieu marin, les côtes ou les intérêts connexes d'une ou plusieurs parties.Article 2Aux fins du présent protocole, l'expression "intérêts connexes" s'entend des intérêts d'un État riverain directement affecte ou menace et qui ont trait, entre autres :a) aux activités maritimes côtières, portuaires ou d'estuaires, y compris les activités des pêcheries ;b) à l'attrait historique et touristique, y compris les sports aquatiques et autres activités récréatives, de la région considerée ;c) à la santé des populations côtières;d) à la conservation des ressources vivantes.Article 3Les parties s'efforcent de maintenir et de promouvoir, soit individuellement, soit en coopération bilatérale ou multilatérale, leurs plans d'urgence et leurs moyens de lutte contre la pollution de la mer par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles. Ces moyens comprennent notamment les équipements, les navires, les aéronefs et les personnels nécessaires aux opérations en cas de situation critique.Article 4Les parties développent et mettent en œuvre, soit individuellement, soit en coopération bilatérale ou multilatérale, une surveillance active de la zone de la mer Méditerranée afin d'avoir une connaissance aussi précise que possible des faits définis a l'article ler du présent protocole.Article 5En cas de jet ou de chute à la mer de substances nuisibles en colis, conteneurs, citernes mobiles, camions-citernes ou wagons citernes, les parties s'engagent a coopérer dans la mesure du possible à leur sauvetage et à leur récupération de manière a réduire les risques de pollution du milieu marin.Article 61. Chaque partie s'engage à diffuser aux autres parties des informations concernant :a) l'organisation nationale ou les autorités nationales compétentes en matière de lutte contre la pollution de la mer par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles ;b) les autorités nationales compétentes chargées de recevoir les informations concernant la pollution de la mer par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles et de traiter des affaires d'assistance entre les parties ;c) les méthodes nouvelles en matière de prévention de la pollution de la mer par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles, les procédés nouveaux pour combattre la pollution, et le développement de programmes de recherches y afférents.2. Les parties qui, le cas échéant, sont convenues d'échanger directement entre elles ces informations sont néanmoins tenues de les communiquer au centre régional. Ce dernier en assure la communication aux autres parties et, sous réserve de réciprocité, aux États riverains de la zone de la mer Méditerranée qui ne sont pas parties au présent protocole.Article 7Les parties s'engagent à coordonner l'utilisation des moyens de communication dont elles disposent pour assurer, avec la fiabilité et la rapidité nécessaires, la réception, la transmission et la diffusion de tous rapports et informations urgentes relatifs aux faits et situations définis à l'article 1er. Le centre régional sera doté des moyens de communication qui lui permettront de participer à cet effort coordonné et, notamment, de remplir les fonctions qui lui sont assignées par le paragraphe 2 de l'article 10.Article 81. Chaque partie fait donner aux capitaines de navires battant son pavillon et aux pilotes d'aéronefs immatriculés sur son territoire des instructions les invitant à signaler à une partie ou au centre régional, par les voies les plus rapides et les plus adéquates compte tenu des circonstances, et conformément à l'annexe I du présent protocole :a) tous les accidents causant ou pouvant causer une pollution des eaux de la mer par les hydrocarbures et autres substances nuisibles ;b) la présence, les caractéristiques et l'étendue des nappes d'hydrocarbures ou de substances nuisibles repérées en mer et de nature à constituer une menace grave et imminente pour le milieu marin, pour les côtes ou les intérêts connexes d'une ou plusieurs parties.2. Les informations recueillies conformément au paragraphe 1 sont communiquées aux autres parties susceptibles d'être affectées par la pollution :a) soit par la partie ayant reçu ces informations — directement ou, de préférence, par l'intermédiaire du centre ;b) soit par le centre régional.En cas de communication directe entre parties, le centre régional sera informé des dispositions prises par ces parties.3. En conséquence de l'application des dispositions du paragraphe 2, les parties ne sont pas tenues à l'obligation prévue à l'article 9 paragraphe 2 de la convention.Article 91. Toute partie confrontée à une situation de la nature de celle définie à l'article 1er du présent protocole doit :a) faire les évaluations nécessaires concernant la nature et l'importance de l'accident ou de la situation nécessitant des mesures d'urgence ou, le cas échéant, le type et la quantité approximative des hydrocarbures ou autres substances nuisibles, ainsi que la direction et la vitesse de dérive des nappes ;b) prendre toutes mesures susceptibles d'éliminer ou de réduire les effets résultant de la pollution ;c) informer immédiatement les autres parties, soit directement, soit par l'intermédiaire du centre régional, de ces évaluations et de toute action entreprise ou prévue pour lutter contre la pollution ;d) continuer à observer la situation aussi longtemps que possible et faire rapport conformément à l'article 8.2. En cas d'action pour combattre la pollution provenant d'un navire, toutes les mesures possibles devront être prises pour sauvegarder les personnes présentes à bord et, autant que faire se peut, le navire lui-même. Toute partie qui entreprend une telle action doit en informer l'Organisation intergouvernementale consultative de la navigation maritime.Article 101. Toute partie ayant besoin d'assistance pour une opération de lutte contre la pollution par les hydrocarbures ou autres substances nuisibles polluant ou menaçant de polluer ses côtes peut demander, soit directement, soit par l'intermédiaire du centre régional visé à l'article 6, le concours d'autres parties, celles qui sont susceptibles d'être également affectées par la pollution étant sollicitées en premier lieu. Ce concours peut comporter notamment des conseils d'experts et la fourniture ou mise à disposition de produits, d'équipement et de moyens nautiques. Les parties ainsi sollicitées font tous les efforts possibles pour apporter leur concours.2. Si les parties engagées dans l'opération ne peuvent s'entendre sur la conduite même de la lutte, le centre régional peut avec leur accord, coordonner l'activité des moyens mis en œuvre par ces parties.Article 11L'application des dispositions pertinentes des articles 6, 7, 8, 9 et 10 du présent protocole concernant le centre régional sera étendue selon qu'il conviendra aux centres sous-régionaux lors de leur création éventuelle, compte tenu de leurs objectifs et fonctions ainsi que de leur relation avec ledit centre régional.Article 121. Les réunions ordinaires des parties au présent protocole se tiennent lors des réunions ordinaires des parties contractantes à la convention organisées en application de l'article 14 de ladite convention. Les parties au présent protocole peuvent aussi tenir des réunions extraordinaires conformément à l'article 14 de la convention.2. Les réunions des parties au présent protocole ont notamment pour objet :a) de veiller à l'application du présent protocole et d'examiner l'efficacité des mesures adoptées et l'opportunité de prendre d'autres dispositions, notamment sous la forme d'annexes ;b) de réviser et d'amender, le cas échéant, toute annexe au présent protocole ;c) de remplir en tant que de besoin toutes autres fonctions en application du présent protocole.Article 131. Les dispositions de la convention se rapportant à tout protocole s'applique à l'égard du présent protocole.2. Le règlement intérieur et les règles financières adoptés conformément à l'article 18 de la convention s'appliquent à l'égard du présent protocole, à moins que les parties au présent protocole n'en conviennent autrement.En foi de quoi les soussignés, dûment autorisés par leurs gouvernements respectifs, ont signé le présent protocole.Fait à Barcelone, le seize février mil neuf cent soixante-seize, en un seul exemplaire en langues anglaise, arabe, espagnole et française, les quatre textes faisant également foi.--------------------------------------------------ANNEXEContenu du rapport à rédiger en application de l'article 8 du présent protocole1. Chaque rapport donne si possible, en règle générale :a) l'identification de la source de pollution (éventuellement l'identité du navire) ;b) la position géographique, l'heure et la date de l'événement ou de l'observation ;c) l'état du vent et de la mer dans la zone ;d) les details pertinents sur l'etat du navire si la pollution provient de celui-ci.2. Chaque rapport donne si possible, en particulier :a) des renseignements détaillés sur la nature des substances nuisibles en cause, y compris leur appellation technique exacte (l'appellation commerciale ne devrait pas être utilisée a la place de l'appellation technique exacte);b) la quantité exacte ou approximative, la concentration ainsi que l'etat probable des substances nuisibles rejetées ou susceptibles d'être rejetées à la mer ;c) le cas échéant, la description de l'emballage et des marques d'identification ;d) le nom de l'expéditeur, du destinataire ou du fabricant.3. Dans la mesure du possible, chaque rapport indique clairement si la substance nuisible rejetée ou susceptible d'être rejetée est un hydrocarbure, une substance nocive à l'etat liquide, ou solide, ou gazeux, et si cette substance était ou est transportée en vrac ou en colis, dans des conteneurs, des citernes mobiles ou des camions-citernes et wagons-citernes.4. Chaque rapport doit être complété, s'il y a lieu, par tout autre renseignement pertinent qui est demandé par l'une des personnes auxquelles le rapport est adressé ou que l'auteur du rapport juge approprié.5. Toute personne visée a l'article 8 paragraphe 1 du présent protocole doit:a) compléter dans la mesure du possible le rapport initial, s'il y a lieu, par des renseignements sur l'évolution de la situation;b) accéder dans toute la mesure possible aux demandes de renseignements complémentaires émanant des États affectés.--------------------------------------------------


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97/307/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 1997 on the appointment of members of the European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 131 , 23/05/1997 P. 0028 - 0029

COMMISSION DECISION of 16 May 1997 on the appointment of members of the European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development (Text with EEA relevance) (97/307/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Decision 97/150/EC of 24 February 1997 on the setting up of a European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development (1), and in particular Articles 4 and 7 (1) thereof,Whereas the members of the European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development are to be appointed by the Commission in the light of recommendations from organizations representing each sector concerned at Community level;Whereas it is necessary to appoint 32 Members of the Forum for a period of four years;Whereas it is necessary that the Commission designate a chairman from among the members of the Forum for a period of two years,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The following are appointed as members of the European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development:Maria BuitenkampWilly BuschakMargarida Cancela d'AbreuCarmen de AndrésOliver DoubledayBrigitte EdererJohn ElkingtonSylvie FaucheuxMarco GaaschRalph HalloThomas ImmelmannPer KågesonJens KampmannKlaus KohlhaseJacques KummerArunas KundrotasBedrich MoldanArmando MontanariJoaquín Nieto SainzHannu NilsenThymio PapayannisIngolf PerniceGiorgio PortaTeresa PresasFiona ReynoldsJean SalmonThorvald StoltenbergUno SvedinMargaret SweeneyLaurence TubianaSilvia ZamboniTomasz ZyliczArticle 2 Thorvald Stoltenberg is designated as chairman of the European Consultative Forum on the environment and sustainable development for a period of two years.Done at Brussels, 16 May 1997.For the CommissionRitt BJERREGAARDMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 58, 27. 2. 1997, p. 48.


title: 2012/543/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUSEC/1/2012 of 2 October 2012 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)

text:
               6.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 272/19

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUSEC/1/2012
   of 2 October 2012
   on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)
   (2012/543/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2010/565/CFSP of 21 September 2010 on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 8 of Decision 2010/565/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of political control and strategic direction of EUSEC RD Congo, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘HR’).

               (2)

               On 24 September 2012, the HR proposed the appointment of Colonel Jean-Louis NURENBERG as Head of Mission of EUSEC RD Congo,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Colonel Jean-Louis NURENBERG is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo).
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 October 2012.

      Done at Brussels, 2 October 2012.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         O. SKOOG

      (1)  OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 59.