title: Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 189B(2)(d) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendment to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision adopting a multiannual Community action plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks

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text: COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 14. 12. 1998 COM(1998) 784 final 97/0337 (COD) OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 b (2) (d) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendment to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION ADOPTING A MULTIANNUAL COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ON PROMOTING SAFER USE OF THE INTERNET BY COMBATING ILLEGAL AND HARMFUL CONTENT ON GLOBAL NETWORKS AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 a (2) of the EC Treaty SUMMARY On 18 November 1998 the European, Parliament adopted amendments to the common position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Decision on a Multiannual Community Action Plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks (C4-053/97 - 97/033 7(COD)). The Decision will support measures to deal with illegal and harmful content on the Internet. The measures are developed to allow consumers to obtain the greatest possible advantage from the new services of the Information Society as well as creating an environment favourable to the European Internet industry. The Action Plan takes a non-regulatory approach, involves the industry and proposes concrete measures to deal with the problems. It implements a political consensus at EU level and in Member States. Its four action lines are complementary, representing a significant step forward which will produce solutions which are both practical and effective. The Action Plan is a financial instrument that stimulates initiatives thai must be addressed by Member States, the industry and users. The Action Plan is not the only means for achieving these objectives. The issues of concern to the European Parliament are emphasising that questions of liability must be studied and extra efforts must be made to prevent trade in women and children on the Internet. There is no disagreement of the substance of the issues, but the Council and the Commission had earlier objected to including them in the plan. These issues were addressed by the Commission in Plenary, and three amendments on these subjects were withdrawn. At second reading eighteen amendments to the Common Position were proposed, six were deemed inadmissible by Parliament. Of the remaining twelve the Commission was in favour of nine, rejecting three. At the vats four amendments were adopted, the rest withdrawn, voted down or substituted by other amendments. The four amendments adopted were all supported by the Commission. EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM The Commission hereby presents a modified proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision adopting a Multiannual Community Action Plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks. The modified proposal incorporates those amendments adopted by the European Parliament at second reading, all of which were accepted by the Commission. 1) a) INTRODUCTION Background The Commission adopted its proposal on 26th November 1997, and it was formally transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council on 26th January 1998. The Economic and Social Committee gave a favourable opinion on 29th April 1998. The Committee of the Regions gave a favourable opinion on 14th May 1998. The European Parliament adopted a favourable Resolution at its first reading on 2nd May 1998, and proposed 23 amendments to the Commission proposal. On 11th September 1998 the Commission adopted an amended proposal, that was received by the European Parliament on 9th October 1998. The Council adopted a Common Position for a European Parliament and Council Decision on 24th September 1998. The Commission adopted its position on the Common Position of the Council on 2nd October 1998 and communicated it to the European Parliament. On 18th November 1998 the European Parliament adopted amendments to the Common Position established by the Council with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Decision on a Multiannual Community Action Plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks (C4-053/97 - 97/0337(COD)). h) Purpose of the Action Plan The aim of the Commission proposal is to ensure implementation of the various European Union initiatives on how to deal with undesirable content on the Internet. The proposal is a financial plan designed to support non-regulatory initiatives for content control. It is important to emphasise that the vast majority of Internet content poses absolutely no problem. However the Internet can be used for illegal activities and distribution of illegal content. Parents and teachers are concerned at the availability of content, which could be harmful for children. If the consumers and industry of Europe are to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Information society, these issues must be addressed. The Action Plan has four action lines: (1) Creating a safer environment - including creation of a European network of hot lines and support for self-regulation 3 (2) (3) (4) Developing filtering and rating systems, taking account of Europe's cultural and linguistic diversity Encouraging awareness actions Support measures Each of the Action Lines aims at reaching certain main objectives: - to empower the user to protect himself and his family from undesirable - harmful - material, - - - to strengthen reporting mechanisms for illegal material to be dealt with by existing legislation, to ensure that the specific multicultural and multilingual needs of Europe are addressed adequately, to build trust in the new environment so the consumer can benefit from the new services, and so the industry can use the opportunities of electronic media. 2) EP AMENDMENTS ACCPTED BY THE COMMISSION Of the 4 amendments adopted by the European Parliament at second reading, the Commission accepted all in full. Three amendments were withdrawn before the vote and after a declaration by the Commission in Plenary addressing issues that are subject to action by the Commission in other contexts:. Liability of intermediaries for Internet content will be dealt with in the proposal for a the related Directive on certain Commission has undertaken to bring forward1. to electronic commerce which legal questions Counteracting violence and the abuse of women and children is covered by the DAPHNE programme. The Commission will ensure that due account is taken of the European Parliament's concerns in implementing action line 1 and 3 with respect to violence and the abuse of women and children on the Internet. to the COMCRIME study and in conjunction with the As a follow-up forthcoming for Commission Communication on Computer Crime, the Commission will arrange studies on issues of substantive and procedural criminal law referred to in amendment no. 6 proposed by the Civil Liberties Committee, subject to the availability of budgetary appropriations and obtaining the necessary approval under the financial regulations. 3) CONCLUSION • In accordance with Article 189b(2) (d) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amends its proposal, incorporating the amendments adopted by the European Parliament at second reading. 1 See recital 12 of the proposal for a Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Information Society: CQM(97) 628 (OJ CI08, 7. 4. 1998, p. 6). h AMENDED PROPOSAL Proposal for a Community Action Plan on promoting safer use of the Internet by combating illegal and harmful content on global networks Article 1, second and third paragraphs 2. The Action Plan shall cover a period of four years 2. The Action Plan shall cover a period of four years from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2001. from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2002. 3. The financial framework for the implementation of the Action Plan for the period from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2001 is hereby set at ECU 25 million. 3. The financial framework for the implementation of the Action Plan for the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2002 is hereby set at ECU 25 million. Annexe I (1. 2) third subparagraph Under this action line, guidelines at European level will be developed for codes of conduct, to build consensus for their application and support their implementation. This action will be carried out through a call for tender to select organisations that can assist self-regulatory bodies in developing and implementing codes of conduct. Measures will be taken carefully to monitor progress. This will be done in close coordination with the promotion of common guidelines for the implementation, at national level, of a self-regulation framework as advocated by the Council Recommendation on protection of minors and human dignity. Under this action line, it is foreseen to develop guidelines at European level for codes of conduct, to build consensus for their application, and support their implementation. This action will be carried out through a call for tender to select organisations that can assist self-regulatory bodies to develop and implement codes of conduct. In connection with the establishment of Codes of Conduct, a system of visible "quality-Site Labels" for Internet Service Providers, will be encouraged to assist users in identifying providers that adhere to Codes of Conduct. Measures will be taken to carefully monitor progress. This will be done in close coordination with the promotion of common guidelines for the implementation, at national level, of a self- regulation framework as advocated by the Council Recommendation on Protection of Minors and Human Dignity. Annexe I (3) fifth subparagraph by of material more widespread should be Electronic distribution supplemented traditional packages for use in the education sector and in libraries. The awareness initiatives will take advantage of the awareness actions carried out under other programmes, the MIDAS-NET particular established under INFO 2000. in The awareness initiatives will take advantage of the awareness actions carried out under other programmes, in particular the MIDAS-NET established under INFO2000. If there are more than one equal options for distributing information to target groups, the most cost effective one shall be chosen. Whenever possible and useful, electronic distribution should be given priority. r Current text M f iw m*mmm Annexe I (3. 2) third subparagraph to a Actions aimed at teachers will include workshops and preparation and distribution of specific printed and multimedia material large cross-section of members of the profession. Special netdays - a series of special events aimed at increasing user awareness - will be organised in collaboration with the Learning in the Information Society Action Plan, which has wide support from industry. Typical actions aimed at the general public would include: creation of Web sites and distribution of information material in schools, through access providers and through shops and other outlets selling computers, distribution of CD-ROMs on computer magazines. More specific information can be given in connection with the purchase of equipment or software designed to access networks, or by Internet access providers to new subscribers. Traditional media (press, television) would also be used to stimulate awareness and information packs for journalists. Using the platform of the European Network of Schools, which is being set up with the support of the education ministries of Member States, special web-pages will be created and maintained. campaigns publicity through Actions aimed at teachers could include seminars and workshops and preparation of specific printed and multimedia material for distribution to a large cross- section of members of the profession. Special netdays (a series of special events aimed at increasing user awareness) can be organised in collaboration with the Learning in the Information Society Action Plan, which has wide support from industry. Typical actions aimed at the general public would include: creation of Web sites and distribution of information material in schools, through access providers and through shops and other outlets selling computers, distribution of CD- ROMs on computer magazines. More specific information would be given when targeting families already owning a computer. Traditional media (press, television) would also be used to stimulate awareness through publicity campaigns and information packs for journalists. Using the platform of the European Network of Schools, which is being set up with the support of the education ministries of Member States, special web-pages will be created and maintained. € ISSN 0254-1475 COM(98) 784 final DOCUMENTS EN 15 16 06 01 Catalogue number : CB-CO-98-780-EN-C Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg VI


title: Council Directive 98/96/EC of 14 December 1998 amending, inter alia, as regards unofficial field inspections under Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 66/403/EEC, 69/208/EEC, 70/457/EEC and 70/458/EEC on the marketing of beet seed, fodder plant seed, cereal seed, seed potatoes, seed of oil and fibre plants and vegetable seed and on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species

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text: 1. 2. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 25/27 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 98/96/EC of 14 December 1998 amending, inter alia, as regards unofficial field inspections under Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 66/403/EEC, 69/208/EEC, 70/457/EEC and 70/458/EEC on the marketing of beet seed, fodder plant seed, cereal seed, seed potatoes, seed of oil and fibre plants and vegetable seed and on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, — Council Directive 70/458/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the marketing of vegetable seed (10); Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard Parliament (2), to the opinion of the European Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), 89/540/EEC Whereas Commission Decision of 22 September 1989 on the organisation of a temporary experiment on the marketing of seeds and propagating material (11), organised a temporary experiment under specified conditions, with the aim of assessing whether unofficial field inspections could ensure simplification of the procedures for official seed certification required under Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC and 69/208/EEC without a significant decrease in the quality of the seed; Whereas, for the reasons given below, the following Directives on the marketing of seed and propagating material should be amended: — Council Directive 66/400/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of beet seed (4), Whereas the results of the experiment have shown that, for certain purposes, there could be a simplification of the procedures for official seed certification of ‘certified seed’ of all categories, if inspections were allowed to be carried out by inspectors other than those charged with official examination by the seed certification authority; — Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (5), Whereas administrative developments have taken place in the Member States; — Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (6), — Council Directive 66/403/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of seed potatoes (7), — Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30 June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (8), — Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (9), and (1) OJ C 289, 24. 9. 1997, p. 6. (2) OJ C 167, 29. 6. 1998, p. 302. (3) OJ C 73, 9. 3. 1998, p. 45. (4) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2290/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/95/EC (See page 1 of this Official Journal). (5) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2298/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/95/EC. (6) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2309/66. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/95/EC. (7) OJ 125, 11. 7. 1966, p. 2320/66. Directive as last amended by Directives Whereas 66/402/EEC and 69/208/EEC accordingly; 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, should be amended Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, Whereas 69/208/EEC and 70/458/EEC provide for amendments to be made to the lists of species referred to therein in the light of the development of scientific or technical knowledge concerning the names and hybrids resulting from the crossing of species covered by those Directives, in accordance with the Standing Committee procedure; Whereas it is desirable to facilitate the addition of new species to the list of species in the said directives; Whereas accordingly; those directives should be amended 66/401/EEC, Whereas 66/402/EEC, 69/208/EEC and 70/458/EEC provide for 66/400/EEC, Directives Directive 98/95/EC. (10) OJ L 225, 12. 10. 1970, p. 7. Directive as last amended by (8) OJ L 169, 10. 7. 1969, p. 3. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/95/EC. Directive 98/95/EC. (9) OJ L 225, 12. 10. 1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/95/EC. (11) OJ L 286, 4. 10. 1989, p. 24. Decision as last amended by Commission Decision 96/336/EC (OJ L 128, 29. 5. 1996, p. 23). L 25/28 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 1. 2. 1999 the organisation of temporary experiments for the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain elements adopted certification thereunder; schemes the of Whereas, in the light of experience, it is desirable to extend the scope of the organization of such experiments for the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in the said directives; Whereas it is desirable to provide a legal base in Directive temporary 66/403/EEC improved experiments alternatives that directive; for for to certain provisions set out the organization of the purpose of seeking in it is desirable Whereas in Directives 70/457/EEC and 70/458/EEC for rules in relation to the suitability of varietal denominations, to provide HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: (d) carry out inspections under official supervision in accordance with the rules applicable to official inspections; (ii) the seed crop to be inspected shall be grown from seed which has undergone official post-control, the results of which have been satisfactory; (iii) a proportion of the seed crops shall be checked by official inspectors. That proportion shall be 10 % for self-pollinated crops and 20 % for cross-pollinated crops or, for those species for for official which Member States provide laboratory seed-testing using morphological, physiological or, where appropriate, biochemical procedures to identify the variety and establish purity, 5 % and 15 % respectively; (iv) a proportion of samples from the seed lots harvested from the seed crops shall be drawn for official post-control and, where appropriate, for official laboratory seed testing in respect of varietal identity and purity; Article 1 (v) Directive 66/400/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 1. Article 2(1)(C)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the above mentioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I(A), has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination official supervision. ’; carried under out 2. in Article 2 the following paragraphs shall be added: the examination ‘3. When official supervision referred to in paragraph 1(C)(d)(ii) above is carried out, the following requirements shall be complied with: under (i) the inspectors, shall: (a) have the necessary technical qualifications; to the under examination infringements of the Member States shall determine the penalties rules applicable governing official supervision. The penalties they provide for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Penalties may include the withdrawal of the recognition referred to in paragraph (3)(i)(c) from officially licensed inspectors who are found guilty of deliberately or negligently contravening the rules governing official examinations. Any certification of the seed examined shall be annulled in the event of such contravention unless it can be shown that such seed still meets all relevant requirements. 4. Further measures applicable to the carrying out of examinations under official supervision may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. Until such measures are adopted, the conditions set out in Article 2 of Commission Decision 89/540/EEC shall be adhered to. ’; (b) derive no private gain in connection with the carrying out of the inspections; 3. the first paragraph of Article 13a shall be replaced by the following: (c) have been officially licensed by the seed certification authority of the Member State concerned and this licensing shall include either the swearing-in of inspectors or the signature by inspectors of a written statement of commitment to the rules governing official examinations; ‘For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this Directive, it may be decided to organise temporary experiments under in specified accordance with in Article 21. ’; level laid down at Community the provisions conditions 1. 2. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 25/29 4. point 3 of Annex I(A) shall be replaced by the following: ‘3. In the case of certified seed of all categories there shall be at least one field inspection, either official or under official supervision, and in the case of basic seed at least two official field inspections, one of stecklings and one of the seed-producing plants. ’ Article 2 Directive 66/401/EEC is hereby amended as follows: (iii) a proportion of the seed shall be checked by official inspectors. That proportion shall be 10 % for self-pollinated crops and 20 % for cross-pollinated crops or, for those species for which Member States provide for official laboratory seed-testing using morphological, physiological or, where appropriate, biochemical procedures to identify the variety and establish purity, 5 % and 15 % respectively; (iv) a proportion of samples from the seed lots harvested from the seed crops shall be drawn for official post-control and, where appropriate, for official laboratory seed testing in respect of varietal identity and purity; 1. Article 2(1)(C)(d) shall be replaced by the following: (v) ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision’; 2. Article 2(1a) shall be replaced by the following: to the under examination infringements of the Member States shall determine the penalties rules applicable governing official supervision. The penalties they provide for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Penalties may include the withdrawal of the recognition referred to in paragraph (3)(i)(c) from officially licensed inspectors who are found guilty of deliberately or negligently contravening the rules governing official examinations. Any certification of the seed examined shall be annulled in the event of such contravention unless it can be shown that such seed still meets all relevant requirements. ‘1a. Amendments to be made to the list of species referred to in paragraph 1(A) shall be adopted in in accordance with Article 21. ’; the procedure laid down 3. in Article 2 the following paragraphs shall be added: the examination ‘3. When official supervision referred to in paragraph 1(C)(d)(ii) above is carried out, the following requirements shall be complied with: under 4. Further measures applicable to the carrying out of examinations under official supervision may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. Until such measures are adopted, the conditions set out in Article 2 of Commission Decision 89/540/EEC shall be adhered to. ’; (i) the inspectors shall: 4. the first paragraph of Article 13a shall be replaced by the following: (a) have the necessary technical qualifications; (b) derive no private gain in connection with the carrying out of the inspections; (c) have been officially licensed by the seed certification authority of the Member State concerned and this licensing shall include either the swearing-in of inspectors or the signature by inspectors of a written statement of commitment to the rules governing official examinations; (d) carry out inspections under official supervision in accordance with the rules applicable to official inspections; (ii) the seed crop to be inspected shall be grown from seed which has undergone official post-control, the results of which have been satisfactory; ‘For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this directive, it may be decided to organise temporary experiments under in specified accordance with in Article 21. ’; level laid down at Community the provisions conditions 5. the first sentence of point 6 of Annex I shall be replaced by the following: ‘6. The satisfaction of the abovementioned standards or other conditions shall, in the case of basic seed, be examined in official field inspections and, in the case of certified seed, be examined either in official field inspections or in inspections carried out under official supervision. ’ L 25/30 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 1. 2. 1999 Article 3 Directive 66/402/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 1. Article 2(1)(E)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 2. Article 2(1)(F)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; either the swearing-in of inspectors or the signature by inspectors of a written statement of commitment to the rules governing official examinations; (d) carry out inspections under official supervision in accordance with the rules applicable to official inspections; (ii) the seed crop to be inspected shall be grown seed which has undergone official from post-control, the results of which have been satisfactory; (iii) a proportion of the seed shall be checked by official inspectors. That proportion shall be 10 % for self-pollinated crops and 20 % for cross-pollinated crops or, for those species for which Member States provide for official laboratory seed-testing using morphological, physiological or, where appropriate, biochemical procedures to identify the variety and establish purity, 5 % and 15 % respectively; (iv) a proportion of samples from the seed lots harvested from the seed crops shall be drawn for official post-control and, where appropriate, for official laboratory seed testing in respect of varietal identity and purity; 3. Article 2(1)(G)(d) shall be replaced by the following: (v) ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 4. Article 2(1a) shall be replaced by the following: to the under examination infringements of the Member States shall determine the penalties rules applicable governing official supervision. The penalties they provide for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Penalties may include the withdrawal of the recognition referred to in paragraph (3)(i)(c) from officially licensed inspectors who are found guilty of deliberately or negligently contravening the rules governing official examinations. Any certification of the seed examined shall be annulled in the event of such contravention unless it can be shown that such seed still meets all relevant requirements. ‘1a. Amendments to be made to the list of species referred to in paragraph 1(A) shall be adopted in accordance with in Article 21. ’; the procedure laid down 5. in Article 2 the following paragraphs shall be added: the examination official under ‘3. When in paragraphs 1(E)(d)(ii), supervision referred to 1(F)(d)(ii) and 1(G)(d)(ii) above is carried out, the following requirements shall be complied with: 4. Further measures applicable to the carrying out of examinations under official supervision may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. Until such measures are adopted, the conditions set out in Article 2 of Commission Decision 89/540/EEC shall be adhered to. ’; (i) the inspectors shall: 6. in Article 13a the first paragraph shall be replaced by the following: (a) have the necessary technical qualifications; (b) derive no private gain in connection with the carrying out of the inspections; (c) have been officially licensed by the seed certification authority of the Member State concerned and this licensing shall include ‘For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this directive, it may be decided to organise temporary experiments under in specified accordance with in Article 21. ’; level laid down at Community the provisions conditions 1. 2. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 25/31 7. the first sentence of point 5 of Annex I shall be replaced by the following: 3. Article 2(1)(E)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘5. The satisfaction of the abovementioned standards or other conditions shall, in the case of basic seed, be examined in official field inspections and, in the case of certified seed, be examined either in official field inspections or in inspections carried out under official supervision. ’ Article 4 Directive 66/403/EEC is hereby amended as follows: The following Article shall be added after Article 13: ‘Article 13a For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this Directive, other than those relating to plant health, it may be decided to organise specified temporary experiments under conditions at Community level in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 19. In the framework of such experiments, Member States may be released from certain obligations laid down in this Directive. The extent of that release shall be defined with reference to the provisions to which it applies. The duration of an experiment shall not exceed seven years. ’ Article 5 Directive 69/208/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 1. Article 2(1)(C)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 2. Article 2(1)(D)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (iii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 4. Article 2(1)(Ea)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 5. Article 2(1)(F)(d) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(d) (i) which has been found by official examination to satisfy the abovementioned conditions, or (ii) in the case of the conditions laid down in Annex I, has been found to satisfy those conditions either by official examination or by examination carried out under official supervision. ’; 6. Article 2(1a) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1a. Amendments to be made to the list of species referred to in paragraph 1(A) shall be adopted in in accordance with Article 20. ’; the procedure laid down 7. In Article 2 the following paragraphs shall be added: the examination ‘3. When official supervision referred to in paragraphs 1(C)(d)(ii), 1(D)(d)(ii), 1(E)(d)(ii), 1(Ea)(d)(ii) and 1(F)(d)(ii) above is carried out, the following requirements shall be complied with: under (i) the inspectors shall: (a) have the necessary technical qualifications; (b) derive no private gain in connection with the carrying out of the inspections; (c) have been officially licensed by the seed certification authority of the Member State concerned and this licensing shall include L 25/32 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 1. 2. 1999 either the swearing-in of inspectors or the signature by inspectors of a written statement of commitment to the rules governing official examinations; (d) carry out inspections under official supervision in accordance with the rules applicable to official inspections; (ii) the seed crop to be inspected shall be grown seed which has undergone official from post-control, the results of which have been satisfactory; (iii) a proportion of the seed shall be checked by official inspectors. That proportion shall be 10 % for self-pollinated crops and 20 % for cross-pollinated crops or, for those species for which Member States provide for official laboratory seed-testing using morphological, physiological or, where appropriate, biochemical procedures to identify the variety and establish purity, 5 % and 15 % respectively; (iv) a proportion of samples from the seed lots harvested from the seed crops shall be drawn for official post-control and, where appropriate, for official laboratory seed testing in respect of varietal identity and purity; (v) to the under examination infringements of the Member States shall determine the penalties rules applicable governing official supervision. The penalties they provide for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Penalties may include the withdrawal of the recognition referred to in paragraph (3)(i)(c) from officially licensed inspectors who are found guilty of deliberately or negligently contravening the rules governing official examinations. Any certification of the seed examined shall be annulled in the event of such contravention unless it can be shown that such seed still meets all relevant requirements. 4. Further measures applicable to the carrying out of examinations under official supervision may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21. Until such measures are adopted, the conditions set out in Article 2 of Commission Decision 89/540/EEC shall be adhered to. ’; 8. in Article 12a the first paragraph shall be replaced by the following: ‘For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this Directive, it may be decided to organise temporary experiments under in specified accordance with in Article 21. ’; level laid down at Community the provisions conditions 9. in Annex I the first sentence of point 5 shall be replaced by the following: The satisfaction of ‘5. the abovementioned standards or other conditions shall, in the case of basic seed, be examined in official field inspections and, in the case of certified seed, be examined either in official field inspections or in inspections carried out under official supervision. ’. Article 6 Directive 70/457/EEC is hereby amended as follows: In Article 9 the following paragraph shall be added: So far as the suitability of the denomination of ‘5. a variety is concerned, Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (*) shall apply. Detailed implementing rules as to the suitability of in denominations of varieties may be adopted accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 23. (*) OJ L 227, 1. 9. 1994, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 (OJ L 258, 28. 10. 1995, p. 3). ’ Article 7 Directive 70/458/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 1. Article 2(1a) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1a. Amendments to be made to the lists of species referred to in paragraph 1(A) shall be adopted in in accordance with Article 40. ’; the procedure laid down 2. the first paragraph of Article 29a shall be replaced by the following: ‘For the purpose of seeking improved alternatives to certain provisions set out in this directive, it may be decided to organise temporary experiments under in specified in accordance with Article 40. ’; level laid down at Community the provisions conditions 3. in Article 10 the following paragraph shall be added: So far as the suitability of the denomination of ‘5. a variety is concerned, Article 63 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (*) shall apply. Detailed implementing rules as to the suitability of in denominations of varieties may be adopted accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 40. (*) OJ L 227, 1. 9. 1994, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 (OJ L 258, 28. 10. 1995, p. 3). ’ 1. 2. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 25/33 Article 8 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 1 February 2000. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The procedure for such reference shall be adopted by the Member States. 2. Member the shall Commission the text of the main provisions of domestic law they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. communicate States to the detailed evaluation of certification procedures thereby. This evaluation shall focus in particular on the possible effects on the quality of the seed. the introduced simplifications of Article 10 This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Article 11 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 14 December 1998. Article 9 No later than five years after the date of the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall submit a For the Council The President W. MOLTERER


title: Komission asetus (EY) N:o 2698/98, annettu 14 päivänä joulukuuta 1998, neilikoiden ja ruusujen yhteisön tuottaja- ja tuontihintojen vahvistamisesta tiettyjen Kyproksesta, Israelista, Jordaniasta, Marokosta sekä Länsirannalta ja Gazan alueelta peräisin olevien kukkaviljelytuotteiden tuontijärjestelmän soveltamiseksi

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text: L 338/26 FI Euroopan yhteis(cid:148)jen virallinen lehti 15. 12. 98 KOMISSION ASETUS (EY) N:o 2698/98, annettu 14 p(cid:132)iv(cid:132)n(cid:132) joulukuuta 1998, neilikoiden ja ruusujen yhteis(cid:148)n tuottaja- ja tuontihintojen vahvistamisesta tiet- tyjen Kyproksesta, Israelista, Jordaniasta, Marokosta sek(cid:132) L(cid:132)nsirannalta ja Gazan alueelta per(cid:132)isin olevien kukkaviljelytuotteiden tuontij(cid:132)rjestelm(cid:132)n soveltamiseksi EUROOPAN YHTEIS(cid:153)JEN KOMISSIO, joka ottaa huomioon Euroopan yhteis(cid:148)n perustamissopi- muksen, ottaa huomioon tiettyjen Kyproksesta, Israelista, Jorda- niasta, Marokosta sek(cid:132) L(cid:132)nsirannalta ja Gazan alueelta per(cid:132)isin olevien kukkaviljelytuotteiden tuonnista kannet- tavien etuustullien soveltamisedellytyksist(cid:132) 21 p(cid:132)iv(cid:132)n(cid:132) joulukuuta 1987 annetun neuvoston asetuksen (ETY) N:o 4088/87 (1), sellaisena kuin se on viimeksi muutettuna sen 5 asetuksella (EY) N:o 1300/97 (2), artiklan 2 kohdan a alakohdan, ja erityisesti sek(cid:132) katsoo, ett(cid:132) edell(cid:132) mainitun asetuksen (ETY) N:o 4088/87 2 artiklan 2 kohdan ja 3 artiklan mukaisesti isokukkaisten neilikoiden (vakiotyyppi), terttuneilikoiden (spray-tyyppi) sek(cid:132) iso- ja pienikukkaisten ruusujen yhteis(cid:148)n tuonti- ja tuottaja- hinnat vahvistetaan kahden viikon jaksoissa, ja niit(cid:132) sovel- letaan kahden viikon ajan; tiettyjen Kyprokselta, Israelista, Jordaniasta ja Marokosta sek(cid:132) L(cid:132)nsirannalta ja Gazan alueelta per(cid:132)isin olevien kukkaviljelytuotteiden yhteis(cid:148)(cid:148)n tuontimenettelyn soveltamista koskevista tietyist(cid:132) yksityis- s(cid:132)(cid:132)nn(cid:148)ist(cid:132) 17 p(cid:132)iv(cid:132)n(cid:132) maaliskuuta 1988 kohtaisista annetun komission asetuksen (ETY) N:o 700/88 (3), sellai- sena kuin se on viimeksi muutettuna asetuksella (EY) N:o 2062/97 (4), 1 artiklan mukaisesti kyseiset hinnat vahviste- taan kahden viikon v(cid:132)lein j(cid:132)senvaltioiden toimittamien painotettujen tietojen perusteella; on t(cid:132)rke(cid:132)(cid:132) ett(cid:132) kyseiset tullit hinnat vahvistetaan viipym(cid:132)tt(cid:132), voidaan m(cid:132)(cid:132)ritell(cid:132); t(cid:132)ss(cid:132) tarkoituksessa on suotavaa s(cid:132)(cid:132)t(cid:132)(cid:132) t(cid:132)m(cid:132)n asetuksen v(cid:132)litt(cid:148)m(cid:132)st(cid:132) voimaantulosta, jotta sovellettavat ON ANTANUT T(cid:142)M(cid:142)N ASETUKSEN: 1 artikla Vahvistetaan liitteess(cid:132) asetuksen (ETY) N:o 700/88 1b artiklassa tarkoitettujen isokukkaisten neilikoiden (vakio- tyyppi), terttuneilikoiden (spray-tyyppi) sek(cid:132) iso- ja pieni- kukkaisten ruusujen yhteis(cid:148)n tuonti- ja tuottajahinnat kahden viikon ajanjaksoksi. 2 artikla T(cid:132)m(cid:132) asetus tulee voimaan 16 p(cid:132)iv(cid:132)n(cid:132) joulukuuta 1998. Sit(cid:132) sovelletaan 16. –29. joulukuuta 1998. T(cid:132)m(cid:132) asetus on kaikilta osiltaan velvoittava, j(cid:132)senvaltioissa. ja sit(cid:132) sovelletaan sellaisenaan kaikissa Tehty Brysseliss(cid:132) 14 p(cid:132)iv(cid:132)n(cid:132) joulukuuta 1998. Komission puolesta Franz FISCHLER Komission j(cid:132)sen (1) EYVL L 382, 31. 12. 1987, s. 22 (2) EYVL L 177, 5. 7. 1997, s. 1 (3) EYVL L 72, 18. 3. 1988, s. 16 (4) EYVL L 289, 22. 10. 1997, s. 1 15. 12. 98 FI Euroopan yhteis(cid:148)jen virallinen lehti L 338/27 LIITE Ajanjakso: 16. – 29. joulukuuta 1998 (ecua/100 kappaletta) Yhteis(cid:148)n tuottajahinta Isokukkaiset neilikat (vakiotyyppi) Terttuneilikat (spray-tyyppi) Isokukkaiset ruusut Pienikukkaiset ruusut 13,10 10,75 39,10 14,58 Yhteis(cid:148)n tuontihinta Isokukkaiset neilikat (vakiotyyppi) Terttuneilikat (spray-tyyppi) Isokukkaiset ruusut Pienikukkaiset ruusut Israel Marokko Kypros Jordania L(cid:132)nsiranta ja Gazan alue 9,23 13,25 — — — 6,76 12,78 — — — 9,21 8,03 — — — — — — — —


title: 1999/21/CE, Euratom: Decisione del Consiglio del 14 dicembre 1998 che adotta un programma quadro pluriennale di azioni nel settore dell'energia (1998-2002) e misure connesse

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text: L 7/16 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit(cid:133) europee 13. 1. 1999 (Atti per i quali la pubblicazione non (cid:138) una condizione di applicabilit(cid:133)) II CONSIGLIO DECISIONE DEL CONSIGLIO del 14 dicembre 1998 che adotta un programma quadro pluriennale di azioni nel settore dell’energia (1998-2002) e misure connesse (1999/21/CE, Euratom) IL CONSIGLIO DELL’UNIONE EUROPEA, visto il trattato che istituisce la Comunit(cid:133) europea, in particolare l’articolo 235, visto il trattato che istituisce la Comunit(cid:133) europea dell’e- nergia atomica, in particolare l’articolo 203, vista la proposta della Commissione (1), visto il parere del Parlamento europeo (2), visto il parere del Comitato economico e sociale (3), visto il parere del Comitato delle regioni (4), (1) (2) (3) (4) considerando che la Commissione ha comunicato al Consiglio le sue opinioni sul futuro della politica energetica nella Comunit(cid:133) con il Libro bianco «Una politica energetica per l’Unione europea», del 13 dicembre 1995; che l’8 luglio 1996 il Consiglio ha adottato una risoluzione su tale Libro bianco (5); considerando che l’energia costituisce un fattore di importanza vitale per lo sviluppo economico e sociale della Comunit(cid:133); considerando che il grado di dipendenza energetica della Comunit(cid:133) dai fornitori esterni (cid:138) destinato ad aumentare considerevolmente nei prossimi anni; considerando che il livello dei costi energetici ha un’influenza sostanziale sulla competitivit(cid:133) delle imprese europee; (1) GU C 46 dell’11. 2. 1998, pag. 7. (2) GU C 328 del 26. 10. 1998. (3) GU C 214 del 10. 7. 1998, pag. 44. (4) GU C 315 del 13. 10. 1998, pag. 1. (5) GU C 224 dell’1. 8. 1996, pag. 1. (5) (6) (7) (8) considerando che (cid:138) necessario, per la qualit(cid:133) di vita dei cittadini, garantire che lo sviluppo della produ- zione di energia e del suo consumo sia compatibile con gli obiettivi di protezione dell’ambiente; considerando che in vista delle sfide strategiche cui (cid:138) confrontata la Comunit(cid:133), gli obiettivi di azioni nel settore energetico dovrebbero in particolare concentrarsi sicurezza dell’approvvigiona- la competitivit(cid:133) e la protezione dell’am- mento, biente; sulla considerando che la realizzazione equilibrata di questi obiettivi implica che sia prestata un’atten- zione particolare alla trasparenza, alla coerenza e al coordinamento dell’insieme delle azioni energe- tiche intraprese a livello comunitario; energetico «Programma considerando che al momento dell’adozione del regolamento (CE) n. 701/97, del 14 aprile 1997, recante adozione di un programma destinato a promuovere la cooperazione internazionale nel il settore Consiglio ha ritenuto utile la presentazione da parte della Commissione di una comunicazione su tutti i programmi comunitari aventi una compo- nente energetica, eventualmente seguita da una proposta sull’istituzione di un programma quadro per l’energia; Synergy» (6), (6) GU L 104 del 22. 4. 1997, pag. 1. Regolamento modificato dal regolamento (CE) n. 2598/97 (GU L 351 del 23. 12. 1997, pag. 16). 13. 1. 1999 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit(cid:133) europee L 7/17 (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) considerando che la Commissione ha presentato una comunicazione intitolata «Panoramica della politica e delle azioni energetiche» da cui risulta in particolare che le azioni che la Comunit(cid:133) svolge i diversi sono numerose ma disperse, o tra programmi in materia di politica energetica, o tra le varie politiche comunitarie; considerando che occorre garantire la gestione, la complementarit(cid:133) e l’utilizzazione ottimale delle risorse di bilancio; considerando che soltanto un approccio effettiva- mente integrato e coordinato alle azioni comuni- tarie nel settore energetico consentir(cid:133) lo sviluppo di una politica dell’energia coerente e efficace che tenga debitamente conto di tutti gli elementi dei problemi da risolvere; (19) (20) considerando che questa politica coerente ed effi- cace deve sussistere sia nell’ambito della politica dell’energia come tale che tra le componenti ener- getiche presenti in altre politiche comunitarie; (21) considerando che a tal fine bisogna definire e stabi- lire un programma quadro pluriennale per le azioni intraprese a titolo della politica energetica nella Comunit(cid:133); considerando che questo programma quadro dovr(cid:133) essere attuato mediante programmi orizzontali e tematici; (22) considerando che i programmi orizzontali coprono le analisi comuni e il controllo dei mercati nonch(cid:130) la cooperazione energetica internazionale; considerando che i programmi tematici riguardano la promozione delle fonti energetiche rinnovabili, la promozione dell’efficienza energetica, la promo- zione di un uso pulito ed efficiente dei combusti- bili solidi e di azioni nel settore nucleare, relative alla sicurezza del trasporto del materiale radioattivo nonch(cid:130) al controllo di sicurezza ed alla coopera- zione industriale volta a promuovere determinati aspetti della sicurezza degli impianti nucleari nei paesi partecipanti al programma TACIS; attualmente (23) (24) (17) considerando che, alla luce del contesto e delle strutture specifiche in cui si inseriscono le azioni energetiche svolte nel quadro delle reti transeu- ropee, le strutture e le modalit(cid:133) di attuazione di queste azioni dovrebbero essere mantenute nel quadro loro proprio; (18) considerando che alla luce del contesto e delle strutture specifiche in cui si svolgono le azioni energetiche di RST, le strutture e le modalit(cid:133) di attuazione di queste azioni resteranno conformi alle modalit(cid:133) e procedure del programma quadro di RST, ma che la cooperazione e il coordinamento con le altre strutture dovrebbero essere rafforzati; considerando che il principio di ricerca della massima coerenza implica l’istituzione di un comi- tato unico per l’insieme del programma quadro e delle azioni in esso contenute; considerando che il comitato aiuter(cid:133) la Commis- sione a garantire la massima trasparenza e la diffu- sione delle informazioni tra tutte le istanze interes- sate; che una relazione sintetica sulle azioni energe- tiche svolte nel quadro delle diverse politiche comunitarie dovrebbe essere presentata a tale comi- tato per rafforzare la coerenza delle azioni stesse; che, alla luce della variet(cid:133) e della complessit(cid:133) tecnica delle questioni da trattare, il comitato unico e la Commissione dovrebbero avvalersi per quanto necessario del contributo di adeguati esperti; che il comitato unico assicurer(cid:133) che siano evitate sovrap- posizioni delle iniziative tra i programmi del presente programma quadro nonch(cid:130) in relazione ad altri programmi comunitari; considerando che dovrebbero essere elaborate rego- indicatori di larmente, sulla base dei principali politica energetica, sull’attuazione del relazioni presente programma quadro; che, senza pregiudizio della valutazione sistematica e regolare delle azioni, il presente programma quadro e i suoi programmi specifici dovrebbero a met(cid:133) periodo essere oggetto di una valutazione a cura di esperti indipendenti; considerando che, fatto salvo il ruolo degli Stati membri e tenuto conto del principio di sussidia- riet(cid:133) e del principio di proporzionalit(cid:133) di cui all’ar- ticolo 3 B del trattato che istituisce la Comunit(cid:133) europea, gli obiettivi succitati in materia di politica energetica nonch(cid:130) la promozione e il coordina- mento delle azioni nel settore dell’energia attuate nell’ambito della politica energetica propriamente detta e nell’ambito di altre politiche comunitarie dovrebbero trovare pari livello comunitario; applicazione a considerando che i programmi specifici devono contenere disposizioni sulla partecipazione dei paesi terzi; e durata l’intera europeo, decisione del Consiglio considerando che un importo di riferimento finan- ziario ai sensi del punto 2 della dichiarazione del Parlamento della Commissione del 6 marzo 1995 (1) (cid:138) incluso nella del per presente programma, senza che ci(cid:149) pregiudichi i poteri dell’autorit(cid:133) di bilancio quali sono definiti dai trat- tati; che si deve tener conto del fatto che una nuova prospettiva finanziaria sar(cid:133) negoziata durante il periodo di validit(cid:133) del presente programma quadro; che, una volta stabilita la prossima prospettiva finanziaria, si potrebbe rivedere il finanziamento delle azioni realizzate nei settori prioritari della promozione delle energie rinnovabili e dell’effi- cienza energetica; (1) GU C 102 del 4. 4. 1996, pag. 4. L 7/18 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit(cid:133) europee 13. 1. 1999 (25) considerando che il trattato che istituisce la Comu- nit(cid:133) europea e il trattato che istituisce la Comunit(cid:133) europea dell’energia atomica, per l’adozione della presente decisione intesa a coordinare tutti gli aspetti della politica energetica, non prevedono altri poteri di azione oltre a quelli, rispettivamente, dell’articolo 235 e dell’articolo 203 di tali trattati; che attuazione del presente programma quadro saranno adottati ciascuno sull’opportuna base giuridica, i programmi specifici di HA ADOTTATO LA PRESENTE DECISIONE: Articolo 1 Per il periodo 1998-2002 (cid:138) adottato un programma 1. quadro pluriennale di azioni comunitarie nel settore dell’energia, qui di seguito denominato il «programma quadro». 2. Il presente programma quadro contribuisce in primo luogo a perseguire in modo equilibrato i seguenti obiettivi prioritari di politica energetica: — sicurezza dell’approvvigionamento di energia; — competitivit(cid:133); — protezione dell’ambiente. Il presente programma quadro contribuisce a raffor- 3. zare la trasparenza, la coerenza e il coordinamento dell’in- sieme delle azioni e delle altre misure comunitarie nel settore dell’energia nonch(cid:130) a utilizzare efficacemente le risorse finanziarie, e favorisce anche una buona combina- zione di tali misure con le azioni intraprese a titolo di altre politiche comunitarie. (cid:221) perseguita la complementarit(cid:133) con le pertinenti inizia- tive degli Stati membri e con le iniziative della Comunit(cid:133) svolte ad esempio nell’ambito della politica di ricerca o delle reti transeuropee. Articolo 2 1. Il presente programma quadro (cid:138) attuato mediante sei programmi specifici, di natura orizzontale o tematica, corrispondenti alle azioni seguenti: a) sviluppare, in cooperazione con gli Stati membri, un programma di controllo regolare dell’evoluzione dei mercati energetici e delle relative tendenze in modo che le decisioni relative all’energia possano essere prese sulla base di un’analisi condivisa; b) rafforzare, nell’ambito del presente programma quadro, la cooperazione internazionale nel settore dell’energia; c) promuovere le fonti energetiche rinnovabili; d) incoraggiare un’utilizzazione razionale ed efficiente delle risorse energetiche; e) promuovere l’utilizzazione di tecnologie compatibili con l’ambiente nel settore dei combustibili solidi; f) sviluppare attivit(cid:133) nel settore nucleare in materia di trasporto sicuro di materiali radioattivi nonch(cid:130) di fine di salvaguardie e cooperazione industriale, al promuovere la sicurezza degli impianti nucleari nei paesi inclusi nel programma TACIS. 2. Ogni programma specifico, di una durata corrispon- dente al periodo di applicazione del presente programma quadro, stabilisce le sue modalit(cid:133) di realizzazione. 3. L’attuazione del presente programma quadro pu(cid:149) dar luogo, nell’ambito della sua portata, a iniziative comuni- tarie aggiuntive in conformit(cid:133) delle procedure dei trattati. Essa pu(cid:149) anche sfociare in una cooperazione con paesi terzi o organizzazioni internazionali. Articolo 3 1. L’importo di riferimento finanziario per l’esecuzione del presente programma quadro (cid:138) di 170 milioni di ecu, di cui 68 milioni di ecu per il periodo 1998-1999. L’importo di riferimento finanziario per il periodo 2000- 2002 (cid:138) riveduto se l’importo di 102 milioni di ecu non (cid:138) coerente con le prospettive finanziarie per tale periodo. L’autorit(cid:133) di bilancio determina gli stanziamenti annuali nel rispetto delle prospettive finanziarie. Gli importi di riferimento finanziario sono inoltre fissati per ciascun programma specifico. Le modalit(cid:133) della partecipazione finanziaria della 2. Comunit(cid:133) alle azioni intraprese a titolo del presente programma quadro sono stabilite conformemente alle disposizioni del regolamento finanziario, del 21 dicembre 1977, applicabile al bilancio generale delle Comunit(cid:133) europee (1). Articolo 4 1. La Commissione (cid:138) responsabile dell’esecuzione del presente programma quadro e dell’elaborazione dei progetti di linee direttrici applicabili alle azioni e misure da porre in atto a titolo dei suoi programmi specifici. Tali linee direttrici sono adottate conformemente al disposto del paragrafo 2. La Commissione presenta annualmente al comitato di cui al paragrafo 2 una relazione di sintesi sulle azioni nel settore energetico intraprese nell’ambito delle diverse politiche comunitarie. 2. La Commissione (cid:138) assistita, nella gestione del presente programma quadro, da un comitato composto dai rappresentanti degli Stati membri e presieduto dal rappresentante della Commissione. (1) GU L 356 del 31. 12. 1977, pag. 1. Regolamento modificato da (GU L 340 (CE) n. 2444/97 regolamento ultimo dell’11. 12. 1997, pag. 1). dal 13. 1. 1999 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunit(cid:133) europee L 7/19 Il rappresentante della Commissione presenta al comitato un progetto delle misure da prendere. Il comitato formula il proprio parere in merito a tale progetto entro un termine che il Presidente pu(cid:149) stabilire in relazione all’ur- genza del problema. Il comitato si pronuncia alla maggio- ranza prevista all’articolo 148, paragrafo 2 del trattato per le decisioni che il Consiglio deve prendere su proposta della Commissione. Nelle votazioni in seno al comitato viene attribuita ai voti dei rappresentanti degli Stati membri la ponderazione fissata nell’articolo precitato. Il presidente non partecipa al voto. La Commissione adotta misure che sono di immediata applicazione. Tuttavia le misure non conformi al parere espresso dal comitato sono immediatamente comunicate dalla Commissione al Consiglio. In tal caso: la Commissione pu(cid:149) rinviare l’applicazione delle misure da esse decise di tre mesi al massimo a decorrere dalla comunicazione; il Consiglio, deliberando a maggioranza qualificata, pu(cid:149) prendere una decisione diversa nel termine di cui sopra. Articolo 5 1. La Commissione esamina ogni anno lo stato di avan- zamento del presente programma quadro e dei suoi programmi specifici. Essa valuta l’efficacia globale del presente programma quadro, il cui campo di applicazione (cid:138) definito all’articolo 2, paragrafo 1, ivi compresi migliora- menti nel coordinamento fra azioni con componente energetica, e il suo contributo agli obiettivi nella politica comunitaria. Essa valuta altres(cid:141) se gli obiettivi, le priorit(cid:133) e i mezzi finanziari rispondono sempre all’evoluzione della situazione. La Commissione fa rapporto al Parlamento europeo e al Consiglio sui risultati di tale valutazione e presenta eventualmente proposte per adeguare o comple- tare il presente programma quadro e/o i suoi programmi specifici. terzo anno del periodo di applicazione del 2. Nel presente programma quadro, e comunque prima di presentare proposte sull’istituzione di un successivo programma quadro, la Commissione fa effettuare da esperti indipendenti una valutazione esterna della realiz- zazione globale delle azioni comunitarie svolte a titolo del programma quadro. La Commissione comunica al Parla- mento europeo, al Consiglio, al Comitato economico e sociale e al Comitato delle regioni le conclusioni della valutazione accompagnate dalle sue osservazioni. Prima di trasmettere dette conclusioni e osservazioni, la Commis- sione consulta il comitato di cui all’articolo 4, paragrafo 2. 3. Gli esperti indipendenti di cui al paragrafo 2 devono essere debitamente qualificati e scelti dalla Commissione in modo equilibrato. Articolo 6 Entro la fine dell’anno 2000, il Consiglio, conformemente alle pertinenti disposizioni del trattato che istituisce la Comunit(cid:133) europea e del trattato che istituisce la Comu- nit(cid:133) europea dell’energia atomica, rivede il presente programma quadro per il rimanente periodo della sua durata sulla base di una comunicazione della Commis- sione che tiene conto delle priorit(cid:133) delle attivit(cid:133) in materia di energia, ed in particolare dei programmi SAVE (1) e ALTENER (2). Articolo 7 Gli Stati membri sono destinatari della presente decisione. Fatto a Bruxelles, add(cid:141) 14 dicembre 1998. Per il Consiglio Il presidente W. MOLTERER (1) GU L 335 del 24. 12. 1996, pag. 50. (2) GU L 159 del 3. 6. 1998, pag. 53