title: PERGUNTA ESCRITA n. 2250/97 do Deputado Maartje van PUTTEN à Comissão. Abate de florestas no Suriname

eurovoc_concepts:
EU aid
Lomé Convention
Surinam
deforestation
development aid
economic development
forest conservation
forestry holding
forestry policy
management of resources

text: C 60/116 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 25. 2. 98 (98/C 60/197) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-2248/97 apresentada por Sebastiano Musumeci (NI) a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o (2 de Julho de 1997) Objecto: Reforma das Academias de Belas Artes › Tendo em conta que os estudantes das Academias de Belas Artes de Ita·lia se constituiram num comite· nacional, dando voz a vivos protestos a fim de que os seus diplomas sejam equiparados ao diploma de licenciatura para efeitos de acesso a‘s escolas de especializa(cid:231)a(cid:152)o e, por conseguinte, ao ensino, uma vez terminados os estudos, como acontece com os seus homo·logos europeus, › considerando que o Governo italiano ainda na(cid:152)o deu resposta a‘s suas exige(cid:136)ncias, Pergunta-se a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o se na(cid:152)o considera dever intervir junto do Governo italiano, solicitando-lhe que aplique o decreto aprovado ha· ja· dez anos pela Comissa(cid:152)o da Cultura da Ca(cid:136)mara dos Deputados, a‘ qual foi confiada a reforma universita·ria prevista para as academias e os conservato·rios italianos, reforma essa destinada a po(cid:136)r termo a‘s condi(cid:231)o(cid:152)es de efectiva penaliza(cid:231)a(cid:152)o dos estudantes italianos em rela(cid:231)a(cid:152)o aos colegas dos restantes pa(cid:14)·ses membros da Europa. Resposta dada por Edith Cresson em nome da Comissa(cid:152)o (4 de Setembro de 1997) Nos termos do artigo 126o do Tratado CE, a Comunidade contribui para o desenvolvimento de uma educa(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de qualidade, incentivando a coopera(cid:231)a(cid:152)o entre Estados-membros e, se necessa·rio, apoiando e completando a sua ac(cid:231)a(cid:152)o, respeitando integralmente a responsabilidade dos Estados-membros pelo conteu·do do ensino e pela organiza(cid:231)a(cid:152)o do sistema educativo, bem como a sua diversidade cultural e lingu(cid:14)·stica. Assim sendo, as questo(cid:152)es relativas aos n(cid:14)·veis de estudos e o reconhecimento ou a equivale(cid:136)ncia acade·mica dos diplomas sa(cid:152)o da inteira responsabilidade dos Estados-membros. (98/C 60/198) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-2250/97 apresentada por Maartje van Putten (PSE) a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o (2 de Julho de 1997) Objecto: Abate de florestas no Suriname Recentemente os meios de comunica(cid:231)a(cid:152)o holandeses voltaram a referir a pilhagem das florestas do Suriname por empresas estrangeiras, principalmente asia·ticas. Para contornar a necessidade de pedir autoriza(cid:231)a(cid:152)o a‘ Assembleia Nacional do Suriname, algumas grandes empresas tera(cid:152)o actuado atrave·s de empresas fict(cid:14)·cias e de um grande nu·mero de pequenas concesso(cid:152)es. A Comissa(cid:152)o tem conhecimento destas not(cid:14)·cias? Em caso afirmativo, considera ela que se trata de um 1. problema que merece a aten(cid:231)a(cid:152)o internacional, tendo em conta o protocolo sobre as florestas da Conven(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de Lome·, a «Agenda 21» e o actual debate a n(cid:14)·vel internacional sobre a elabora(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de uma conven(cid:231)a(cid:152)o das florestas? A explora(cid:231)a(cid:152)o comercial das florestas do Suriname constitui um dos temas do dia·logo com este pa(cid:14)·s no 2. quadro da coopera(cid:231)a(cid:152)o no a(cid:136)mbito da Conven(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de Lome·? Em caso afirmativo, qual e· a opinia(cid:152)o da Comissa(cid:152)o sobre o ponto de vista das autoridades do Suriname 3. relativamente a‘ pilhagem das florestas deste pa(cid:14)·s por empresas estrangeiras? Que apoio presta a Comissa(cid:152)o Europeia a‘s autoridades do Suriname e a‘s organiza(cid:231)o(cid:152)es na(cid:152)o governamentais 4. deste pa(cid:14)·s para que promovam uma gesta(cid:152)o sustenta·vel das florestas e controlem as mesmas, de modo a contrariarem formas ilegais de explora(cid:231)a(cid:152)o das florestas? 5. Que possibilidades contempla a Comissa(cid:152)o de apoiar as autoridades e as organiza(cid:231)o(cid:152)es particulares do Suriname na tarefa de contrariarem energicamente a explora(cid:231)a(cid:152)o irresponsa·vel, em termos ecolo·gicos e/ou sociais, das florestas do Suriname? Esta· a Comissa(cid:152)o disposta, no a(cid:136)mbito da coopera(cid:231)a(cid:152)o com o Suriname, a tomar a iniciativa de defender e 6. concretizar em conjunto uma abordagem mais ene·rgica?


title: ΓΡΑΠΤΗ ΕΡΩΤΗΣΗ αρ θ. 2274/97 του Susan WADDINGTON προς την Επ τροπή. Μεταφορά και αποθήκευση πυρηνικών κεφαλών και άλλων υλικών οπλισμού

eurovoc_concepts:
application of EU law
ionising radiation
nuclear weapon
public health
storage
transport of dangerous goods

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text: C 76/90 EL Epi·shmh Efhmeri·da tvn Eyrvpai¤kv· n Koinoth·tvn 11. 3. 98 (cid:201)xontaw ypo·ch ta anvte·rv ei·nai pepeisme·nh h Epitroph· o·ti h metafora· ayth· kai h apouh·keysh ei·nai asfalh·w, o·ti den apeilei· th dhmo·sia ygei·a kai o·ti antapokri·netai plh·rvw stiw apaith·seiw thw eyrvpai¤kh·w nomouesi·aw kai sthn politikh· poy efarmo·zetai sto plai·sio tvn Synuhkv· n thw EE kai thw EKAE; (98/C 76/183) GRAPTH ERVTHSH E-2274/97 ypobolh· : Susan Waddington (PSE) prow thn Epitroph· (2 Ioyli·oy 1997) Ue·ma: Metafora· kai apouh·keysh pyrhnikv· n kefalv· n kai a·llvn ylikv· n oplismoy· (cid:201)xontaw ypo·ch thn enteino·menh anhsyxi·a toy ko·smoy o·son afora· thn metafora· pyrhnikv· n kefalv· n kai a·llvn ylikv· n poy e·xoyn sxe·sh me o·pla, ei·nai pepeisme·nh h Epitroph· o·ti oi metakinh·seiw ayte·w den apeiloy·n sobara· th dhmo·sia ygei·a kai o·ti antapokri·nontai stiw apaith·seiw thw koinotikh·w nomouesi·aw ston tome·a ayto·; Koinh· apa· nthsh toy k. Bjerregaard ej ono·matow thw Epitroph· w stiw grapte·w ervth· seiw E-2273/97 kai E-2274/97 (4 Septembri·oy 1997) H metafora· radienergv· n apoblh·tvn kaly·ptetai apo· thn odhgi·a 94/55/EK toy Symboyli·oy thw 21hw Noembri·oy 1994 sxetika· me thn prose·ggish tvn nomouesiv· n tvn kratv· n melv· n sxetika· me tiw odike·w metafore·w epiki·ndynvn emporeyma·tvn (1) kauv· w kai apo· thn odhgi·a 96/49/EK toy Symboyli·oy gia thn prose·ggish tvn nomouesiv· n tvn kratv· n melv· n sxetika· me tiw sidhrodromike·w metafore·w epiki·ndynvn emporeyma·tvn (2). Stiw en lo·gv odhgi·ew lamba·nontai plh·rvw ypo·ch oi kanonismoi· toy 1995 toy dieunoy·w organismoy· atomikh·w ene·rgeiaw (DOAE) o·son afora· thn asfalh· metafora· radienergv· n ylikv· n. Ta kra·th me·lh o·feilan na ei·xan efarmo·sei, e·vw thn 1h Ianoyari·oy 1997, tiw nomouetike·w, kanonistike·w kai dioikhtike·w diata·jeiw poy ei·nai aparai·thtew gia th symmo·rfvsh me tiw en lo·gv odhgi·ew. Sy·mfvna me thn parapa· nv nomouesi·a sxetika· me tiw metafore·w, ta kra· th me·lh dy·nantai kat(cid:146) ejai·resh na epitre·poyn thn metafora· epiki·ndynvn emporeyma·tvn me oxh·mata poy anh·koyn h· bri·skontai sthn armodio·thta tvn eno·plvn dyna·mevn. To sy·nolo tvn praktikv· n poy ene·xoyn ton ki·ndyno ionti·zoysaw aktinoboli·aw, symperilambanome·nhw thw apouh·keyshw kai thw metafora·w radienergv· n oysiv· n, pre·pei na symmorfoy·tai me ta basika· pro·typa asfa·leiaw gia thn prostasi·a thw ygei·aw tvn ergazome·nvn kai toy koinoy·. Ta pro·typa ayta· kauori·sthkan arxika· me odhgi·a toy Symboyli·oy, ton Febroya·rio 1959, kai e·xoyn e·ktote anauevrhuei· perisso·terew fore·w (3). Sy·mfvna me tiw diata·jeiw tvn isxyoysv· n odhgiv· n apaitei·tai apo· ta kra·th me·lh h kauie·rvsh systh·matow epiuevrh·sevn gia ton e·legxo thw symmo·rfvshw me ta en lo·gv pro·typa. H koinotikh· ayth· nomouesi·a poy kauierv· netai sto kefa·laio III, «Ygei·a kai asfa·leia», thw synuh·khw Eyrato·m, kaly·ptei radienerga· ylika· poy anh·koyn h· bri·skontai ypo· thn armodio·thta tvn eno·plvn dyna·mevn, idi·vw o·tan oi synafei·w drasthrio·thtew e·xoyn epiptv· seiw sthn e·kuesh toy koinoy· prow thn aktinoboli·a. Ton Septe·mbrio toy 1997 ua ypa·rjei, se dieune·w epi·pedo, epi·shmh diapragma·teysh ne·aw koinh·w sy·mbashw sxetika· me thn asfa·leia thw diaxei·rishw analvme·nvn kaysi·mvn kai me thn asfa·leia diaxei·rishw radienergv· n apoblh·tvn. Aname·netai na ypoblhuei· prow ypografh· kata· th genikh· dia·skech toy DOAE kai na teuei· se isxy· mo·liw epikyrvuei· apo· ikano· ariumo· kratv· n. Toy·to ua symba·lei sth diasfa·lish ikanopoihtikoy· epipe·doy asfa·leiaw o·son afora· tiw praktike·w diaxei·rishw radienergv· n apoblh·tvn pagkosmi·vw. Aname·netai o·ti h koinh· sy·mbash ua kaly·cei th diaxei·rish analvme·nvn kaysi·mvn h· radienergv· n apoblh·tvn apo· strativtika· h· amyntika· progra·mmata e·peita apo· th mo·nimh metabi·bash tvn en lo·gv ylikv· n sthn armodio·thta politikv· n programma·tvn kai thn apokleistikh· diaxei·rish sto plai·sio· toyw. (1) EE L 319 12. 12. 1994 (2) EE L 235 17. 9. 1996 (3) H pro·sfath anauev· rhsh tvn basikv· n proty·pvn asfalei·aw perie·xetai sthn odhgi·a 96/29/Eyrato·m thw 13. 5. 1996. Oi diata·jeiw thw en lo·gv odhgi·aw pre·pei na teuoy·n se isxy· e·vw thn 13. 5. 2000 › EE L 149 29. 6. 1996


title: Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 1289/97 af 2. juli 1997 om ændring af forordning (EF) nr. 1960/95 om midlertidige gennemførelsesbestemmelser for ordningen med indgangspriser for druesaft og druemost og forordning (EF) nr. 2309/95 om overgangsforanstaltninger ved import af druesaft og druemost fra Cypern

eurovoc_concepts:
Cyprus
fruit juice
fruit product
grape
import
import price

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title: WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2291/97 by Florus WIJSENBEEK to the Commission. Non-discrimination rule in respect of credit card payments

eurovoc_concepts:
Netherlands
competition law
electronic money
equal treatment
free price
imposed price
national law
selling price

text: 25. 2. 98 FI Euroopan yhteiso¤jen virallinen lehti C 60/119 (98/C 60/201) KIRJALLINEN KYSYMYS E-2291/97 esitta¤ja¤(t): Florus Wijsenbeek (ELDR) › komissiolle (2. heina¤kuuta 1997) Aihe: Luottokorttimaksujen syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤ys Onko komissio tietoinen siita¤, etta¤ Alankomaiden kauppaoikeudellinen muutoksenhakutuomioistuin on pa¤a¤tta¤nyt 15. toukokuuta 1997 (Virallinen lehti Staatscourant, 29. toukokuuta 1997) seuraavaa: › syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤ys, jonka luottokorttiyhtio¤t sisa¤llytta¤va¤t sopimuksiinsa, joita ne tekeva¤t kortteja vastaanottavien yritysten kanssa, on katsottava myyntihintaja¤rjestelyksi; › ta¤llaiset myyntihintaja¤rjestelyt on julistettu pa¤tema¤tto¤miksi talousministerio¤n pa¤a¤to¤ksella¤, joka koskee horisontaalista hintojen sitomista; › muutoksenhakijoiden pyynto¤ sen kumoamiseksi on hyla¤tty silla¤ seurauksella, etta¤ syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤ys on poistettava sopimuksista, niin etta¤ kauppiaat saavat ta¤sta¤ la¤htien neuvotella sellaisten asiakkaiden kanssa, jotka haluavat maksaa luottokortilla, mahdollisesta myyntihintaan liittyva¤sta¤ lisa¤maksusta tai alennuksesta? Onko komissio kauppaoikeudellisen muutoksenhakutuomioistuimen kanssa samaa mielta¤ ta¤ma¤n tekema¤sta¤ pa¤a¤to¤ksesta¤ ja erityisesti siita¤, etta¤ se on ta¤llo¤in la¤htenyt huomattavissa ma¤a¤rin siita¤ oletuksesta, etta¤ komissio tulee todenna¤ko¤isesti pita¤ma¤a¤n syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤ysta¤ EY:n perustamissopimuksen 85 artiklan 1 kohdan vastaisena eika¤ silla¤ ole mita¤a¤n syyta¤ myo¤nta¤a¤ vapautusta ta¤ma¤n artiklan 3 kohdan perusteella? Jos on, aikooko komissio aloittaa asetuksessa 17 olevan 9 artiklan 3 kohdassa (1) tarkoitetun menettelyn syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤ysasiassa sen va¤ltta¤miseksi, etta¤ Euroopan tason ja kansallisen tason viranomaiset tekeva¤t vapautuksen myo¤nta¤misesta¤ ristiriitaisia pa¤a¤to¤ksia¤? Jos ei, niin minka¤ vuoksi ei? Voiko komissio ilmoittaa, milloin tullaan esitta¤ma¤a¤n asiaa (luottokortti- ja pankkimaksujen syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤- ra¤yksia¤) koskeva suuntaa-antava kertomus, jossa ehdotettaisiin mm. , etta¤ periaatteessa syrjima¤tto¤myysma¤a¤ra¤yk- selle ei voida myo¤nta¤a¤ vapautusta EY:n perustamissopimuksen 85 artiklan 3 kohdan perusteella, kuten se on luvannut 9. elokuuta 1993 pa¤iva¤tyssa¤ kirjeessa¤a¤n Alankomaiden talousministerille? (1) EYVL 13, 21. 2. 1962, s. 204. Komission ja¤senen Karel Van Miertin komission puolesta antama vastaus (23. heina¤kuuta 1997) Komissio on todellakin tietoinen Alankomaiden hallintotuomioistuimen (College van Beroep voor het Bedrijfsleven) 15 pa¤iva¤na¤ toukokuuta 1997 antamasta tuomiosta, jossa hyla¤ttiin tiettyjen luotto- ja maksukort- tiyhtio¤iden valitus, jonka ne olivat tehneet Alankomaiden kilpailuviranomaisten pa¤a¤to¤ksesta¤ olla myo¤nta¤ma¤tta¤ poikkeusta ns. syrjima¤tto¤myyssa¤a¤nno¤lle (non-discrimination rule, NDR). Hallintotuomioistuimen pa¤a¤to¤s perustuu Alankomaiden kilpailulainsa¤a¤da¤nto¤o¤n, erityisesti lakiin taloudellisesta kilpailusta (Wet economische mededinging) ja asetukseen horisontaalisista hintasopimuksista (Besluit horizon- tale prijsbindning). Komission ei luonnollisesti ole soveliasta kommentoida kansallisen tuomioistuimen kansalliseen kilpailulainsa¤a¤da¤nto¤o¤n perustuvan mielipiteen oikeellisuutta. Kansallisella tuomioistuimella ei ole velvollisuutta ottaa huomioon komission mielipiteita¤ tai lausuntoja. Komissiolla ei toistaiseksi ole virallista kantaa syrjima¤tto¤myyssa¤a¤nto¤o¤n. Komissio tutkii kuitenkin parhaillaan yhteiso¤n kilpailulainsa¤a¤da¤nno¤n mukai- sesti useita maksukorttija¤rjestelmia¤, joista sille tehtiin perustamissopimuksen 85 ja 86 artiklan ta¤yta¤nto¤o¤npanosta 6 pa¤iva¤na¤ helmikuuta 1962 (1) annetun neuvoston asetuksen N:o 17 4 artiklan mukainen ilmoitus. Tutkittavina oleviin maksuja¤rjestelmiin kuuluvat mm. VISA ja Europay, jotka molemmat soveltavat syrjima¤tto¤myyssa¤a¤nto¤a¤. Pystya¤kseen tekema¤a¤n perustellun pa¤a¤to¤ksen komissio on aloittanut keskustelut kaikkien osapuolten kanssa. (1) EYVL 13, 21. 2. 1962


title: 97/432/CE: Decisão da Comissão de 2 de Julho de 1997 relativa à participação financeira da Comunidade num programa de vigilância respeitante à erradicação da febre aftosa na Albânia, na República Federal da Jugoslávia e na Antiga República Jugoslava da Macedónia (Os textos nas línguas dinamarquesa, inglesa e italiana são os únicos que fazem fé)

eurovoc_concepts:
Albania
EU aid
EU financing
North Macedonia
Yugoslavia
action programme
epidemiology
foot-and-mouth disease
veterinary inspection


title: Banca europea per gli investimenti : L'istituzione finanziaria dell'Unione europea 1997.

eurovoc_concepts:
European Investment Bank
European integration
activity report
economic policy


title: INTERROGAZIONE SCRITTA n. 2239/97 dell'on. Richard HOWITT alla Commissione. Alimenti biologici

eurovoc_concepts:
EU aid
agricultural product
common agricultural policy
environmental protection
foodstuff
organic farming
product quality
production aid

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title: WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2280/97 by Hedy d'ANCONA to the Commission. Comenius project

eurovoc_concepts:
EU financing
EU programme
European Movement
European cooperation
action programme
education policy
educational institution
university

text: 10. 2. 98 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 45/165 (98/C 45/217) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2264/97 by Amedeo Amadeo (NI) to the Commission (2 July 1997) Subject: European cooperation in Mozambique Will the Commission provide information on cooperation projects it has managed via NGOs or under the Structural Funds and the ESF and which have been implemented recently, are under way or are to be carried out in Mozambique? Answer given by Mr Pinheiro on behalf of the Commission (23 July 1997) The Commission’s programme in Mozambique is a very large one. The Commission refers the Honourable Member to the annual report on cooperation with Mozambique which contains the details sought. The reports are available to Parliament and the most recent are sent direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament(cid:146)s Secretariat. The Honourable Member will appreciate that the structural funds do not apply outside the Community. (98/C 45/218) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2280/97 by Hedy d(cid:146)Ancona (PSE) to the Commission (2 July 1997) Subject: Comenius project 1. 2. By what percentage has the budget for the Comenius project been cut this year per country? Is it true that the reduction is ca. 30% for the Netherlands? Is this reduction a result of the fact that in the past the smaller EU countries have been able to use the 3. budgets allocated to them, whereas the larger EU countries have had much greater problems? If so, what is the policy behind imposing reductions on the budgets of countries which have been successful in implementing EU rules? 4. What are the likely consequences of the cuts on the programme in the Netherlands, which has been successful hitherto? How do these cuts tie in with the enthusiastic response of the Commission hitherto to the success of 5. European exchange policy on education? Is the Commission or the Council considering action to offset the likely detrimental effects of the cuts and, 6. if so, what form will that action take? Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (22 July 1997) The budget allocated to the Member States and participating third countries for Comenius action 1 in 1996 and 1997 is indicated in a table sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament(cid:146)s secretariat. The reduction in 1997 is due to a reduction in the total budget attributed to Socrates (198. 04 MECU in 1996 compared to 171. 45 MECU in 1997)


title: QUESTION ECRITE no 2273/97 de Susan WADDINGTON à la Commission. Transport et stockage des déchets nucléaires

eurovoc_concepts:
Germany
International Atomic Energy Agency
application of EU law
ionising radiation
public health
radioactive waste
storage of waste
transport of dangerous goods

text: C 76/90 FR Journal officiel des Communaute·s europe·ennes 11. 3. 98 Compte tenu de ce qui pre·ce‘de, la Commission est-elle satisfaite que ces transports et stockage sont su(cid:136)rs, qu(cid:146)ils ne constituent aucun danger pour la sante· publique, et qu(cid:146)ils re·pondent pleinement aux exigences de la le·gislation communautaire et a‘ la politique mise en (cid:156)uvre par l(cid:146)UE et les traite·s Euratom? (98/C 76/183) QUESTION E· CRITE E-2274/97 pose·e par Susan Waddington (PSE) a‘ la Commission (2 juillet 1997) Objet: Transport et stockage des ogives nucle·aires et autres syste‘mes d(cid:146)armes nucle·aires Compte tenu des pre·occupations croissantes du public relatives au transport des ogives et autres syste‘mes d(cid:146)armes nucle·aires, la Commission est-elle convaincue que ces de·placements ne constituent pas une grave menace pour la sante· publique et qu(cid:146)ils re·pondent aux exigences de la le·gislation communautaire en la matie‘re? Re·ponse commune aux questions e·crites E-2273/97 et E-2274/97 donne·e par Mme Bjerregaard au nom de la Commission (4 septembre 1997) Les mouvements de de·chets radioactifs sont re·gis par la directive 94/55/CE du Conseil, du 21 novembre 1994, relative au rapprochement des le·gislations des E· tats membres concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par route (1) et par la directive 96/49/CE du Conseil, du 23 juillet 1996, relative au rapprochement des le·gislations des E· tats membres concernant le transport de marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (2). Ces directives reproduisent inte·gralement le re‘glement de transport des matie‘res radioactives arre(cid:136)te· en 1995 par l(cid:146)Agence internationale de l(cid:146)e·nergie atomique (AIEA). Les E· tats membres devaient mettre en vigueur les dispositions le·gislatives, re·glementaires et administratives ne·cessaires pour se conformer a‘ ces directives avant le 1er janvier 1997. Cette le·gislation sur les transports pre·voit que les E· tats membres peuvent accorder des de·rogations pour le transport de marchandises dangereuses par des ve·hicules appartenant aux forces arme·es ou se trouvant sous la responsabilite· de ces dernie‘res. Toutes les pratiques comportant un risque du(cid:136) aux rayonnements ionisants, et notamment le stockage et le transport de substances radioactives, doivent se conformer aux normes de base relatives a‘ la protection sanitaire de la population et des travailleurs. Celles-ci ont e·te· fixe·es pour la premie‘re fois en fe·vrier 1959 par une directive du Conseil et ont e·te· re·vise·es plusieurs fois depuis lors (3). Les directives en vigueur pre·voient que les E· tats membres doivent cre·er un syste‘me d(cid:146)inspection permettant de ve·rifier le respect de ces normes. Cette le·gislation communautaire, qui s(cid:146)inscrit dans le cadre du chapitre III «Protection sanitaire» du traite· EURATOM, couvre les matie‘res radioactives appartenant aux forces arme·es ou place·es sous leur responsabilite·, notamment en cas d(cid:146)activite·s connexes ayant un impact sur l(cid:146)exposition de la population. Sur le plan international, des ne·gociations officielles auront lieu en septembre 1997 en vue d(cid:146)e·tablir une nouvelle convention internationale commune sur la su(cid:136)rete· de la gestion des combustibles irradie·s et la su(cid:136)rete· de la gestion des de·chets radioactifs. Elle devrait e(cid:136)tre ouverte a‘ la signature lors de la confe·rence ge·ne·rale de l(cid:146)AIEA et entrer en vigueur de‘s qu(cid:146)un nombre suffisant d(cid:146)E· tats l(cid:146)auront ratifie·e. Elle doit permettre d(cid:146)assurer que les pratiques en matie‘re de gestion des de·chets radioactifs pre·sentent un degre· de su(cid:136)rete· correct dans le monde entier. On s(cid:146)attend que la convention couvrira e·galement la gestion des combustibles irradie·s ou des de·chets radioactifs re·sultant des programmes militaires ou des programmes de de·fense de‘s le moment ou‘ ces matie‘res seraient transfe·re·es a‘ titre permanent et ge·re·es dans le cadre de programmes a‘ vocation exclusivement civile. JO L 319 du 12. 12. 1994. JO L 235 du 17. 9. 1996. (1) (2) (3) La re·vision la plus re·cente des normes de base a fait l(cid:146)objet de la directive 96/29/Euratom du 13 mai 1996. Les dispositions de cette directive doivent e(cid:136)tre transpose·es pour le 13 mai 2000 › JO L 159 du 29. 6. 1996


title: SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG nr. 2268/97 van Amedeo AMADEO aan de Commissie. Normen en technische voorschriften

eurovoc_concepts:
access to information
computer network
information network
interactive network
national law
services contract
technical regulations
technical standard

text: 16. 4. 98 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen C 117/5 Volgens het eerste verslag over de vorderingen bij de verwezenlijking van de economische en sociale cohesie in de EU heeft het tot dusver gevoerde cohesiebeleid in belangrijke mate ertoe bijgedragen dat de bestaande structurele verschillen tussen de rijkste en de armste landen in de Unie zijn verkleind. Bovendien heeft commissaris Wulf-Mathies in haar antwoord op mijn schriftelijke vraag E-3430/96 (1) opgemerkt dat de Commissie zich zeker blijft inzetten voor de handhaving van het structuurbeleid en erop blijft toezien dat de middelen gericht voor de armste gebieden worden gebruikt. Is de Raad niet van mening dat de voortzetting van de steun aan de vier begunstigde lidstaten van het cohesiefonds essentieel is om ervoor te zorgen dat deze landen zo spoedig mogelijk hetzelfde ontwikkelingsniveau bereiken als hun Europese partners? (1) PB C 186 van 18. 6. 1997, blz. 87. Antwoord (4 december 1997) De regelgeving met betrekking tot het Cohesiefonds waarin de begunstigde lidstaten en het financie¤le kader van het Fonds tot eind 1999 zijn vastgesteld, zal vo·o·r 31 december 1999 op voorstel van de Commissie door de Raad worden herzien. De Commissie heeft nog een voorstel over bijstandsverlening uit het Fonds vanaf 2000 ingediend, maar heeft wel op 16 juli 1997 een mededeling (cid:132)Agenda 2000(cid:148) over de verdere ontwikkeling van de Gemeenschap ingediend, waarin zij voorstelt het Cohesiefonds in zijn huidige vorm te behouden en aangeeft wat haars inziens de financie¤le toewijzing voor dat Fonds zou moeten zijn. Op 15 september 1997 heeft de Raad een eerste orie¤nterend debat over deze mededeling gehouden. Aangezien de Commissie nog geen formeel voorstel over bijstandsverlening uit het Fonds vanaf 2000 heeft ingediend, heeft de Raad nog geen stanpunt over deze kwestie ingenomen. Een en ander betekent hoegenaamd niet dat wordt afgezien van de doelstelling van economische en sociale samenhang tussen de lidstaten, zoals die is vastgelegd in het Verdrag en het bijgevoegde Protocol. (98/C 117/06) SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-2268/97 van Amedeo Amadeo (NI) aan de Commissie (2 juli 1997) Betreft: Normen en technische voorschriften Met betrekking tot de Mededeling van de Commissie aan de Raad, het Europees Parlement en het Economisch en Sociaal Comite· › Doorzichtigheid van de wetgeving binnen de interne markt voor de diensten van de Informatiemaatschappij, en het voorstel voor een richtlijn van het Europees Parlement en de Raad voor een derde wijziging van Richtlijn 83/189/EEG betreffende een informatieprocedure op het gebied van normen en technische voorschriften (COM(96)0392 def. › 96/0220 COD) (1) zij erop gewezen dat de voorgestelde doorzichtigheidsregeling de ontwerpen reguleert voor nationale wet- en regelgeving betreffende de toegang tot diensten en het verlenen ervan, meer bepaald het op afstand, langs electronische weg en op verzoek van een individuele afnemer verlenen van diensten (de zogenaamde (cid:132)interactieve(cid:148) diensten), met uitzondering van ontwerpen voor nationale bepalingen tot omzetting van de inhoud van vigerende en nog vast te stellen communautaire richtlijnen. De doorzichtigheidsregeling berust op de procedurele normen van richtlijn 83/189/EEG (2), namelijk: › een informatieprocedure voor ontwerpen voor normen en technische voorschriften betreffende de hierboven genoemde diensten; › een raadplegingsprocedure; › een reeds op grond van richtlijn 83/189/EEG bestaand comite· van vertegenwoordigers van de lidstaten. Is de Europese Commissie bereid om na de goedkeuring door de Raad zo spoedig mogelijk de volledige tekst van de derde wijziging van richtlijn 83/189/EEG, voorzien van een duidelijke toelichting, te publiceren? (1) PB C 307 van 16. 10. 1996, blz. 11. (2) PB L 109 van 26. 4. 1983, blz. 8


title: SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG nr. 2266/97 van Amedeo AMADEO aan de Commissie. Illegale decoders

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audiovisual piracy
fight against crime
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police
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vocational training


title: COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1288/97 of 2 July 1997 on issuing A2 export licences for fruit and vegetables

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export licence
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fruit
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vegetable


title: SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG nr. 2247/97 van Marjo MATIKAINEN- KALLSTRÖM aan de Commissie. Tabaksrook in de omgeving

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EU financing
action programme
cancer
carcinogenic substance
public health
smoking
tobacco
workplace

text: C 76/82 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen 11. 3. 98 (98/C 76/171) SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-2244/97 van Gerardo Ferna·ndez-Albor (PPE) aan de Commissie (2 juli 1997) Betreft: Bijdrage van de Europese Unie voor restauratie en bescherming van kathedralen Het gebeurt zeer regelmatig dat een aantal stukken van het reusachtig geestelijk, cultureel en architectonisch erfgoed dat in onze Europese omgeving de kathedralen vormen, meer of minder dringend restauratiewerkzaam- heden en bescherming nodig hebben om te kunnen weerstaan aan bedreigingen van allerlei aard die hun bestaan in gevaar brengen. De onderdelen van de begroting die daarvoor gebruikt kunnen worden, zijn in veel gevallen duidelijk ontoereikend of zelfs gewoonweg onbestaand. De restauratie en bescherming van onze kathedralen kan een belangrijk hoofdstuk in de verdediging van de werkgelegenheid vertegenwoordigen en een groot aantal ambachtslieden en arbeiders werk verschaffen. Denkt de Commissie daarom niet dat ze haar beleidsvoering ter zake in een specifiek programma binnen het EFRO zou moeten integreren, zodat ze naast de bevordering van de economische activiteit ook op een betekenisvolle manier bijdraagt tot het behoud van de rijke en bijzondere historische en geestelijke erfenis die de kathedralen in Europa vormen? Antwoord van de heer Oreja namens de Commissie (4 september 1997) De Commissie begrijpt en deelt de zorg van het geachte Parlementslid over de restauratie en het behoud van vele kathedralen in de Gemeenschap en juist om deze reden was het thema van haar restauratieproefprojecten specifiek bedoeld als steun aan de bescherming en de instandhouding van religieuze monumenten. De Commissie is het met het geachte Parlementslid eens dat de behoeften in deze sector groot zijn en dat iedere maatregel voor de restauratie van kathedralen als ons historisch, religieus, cultureel en architectonisch erfgoed zeker positieve gevolgen zal hebben op sociaal en economisch gebied omdat hierdoor extra werkgelegenheid wordt geschapen voor mensen met professionele of manuele vaardigheden. Zoals het geachte Parlementslid weet, komen maatregelen ten behoeve van het behoud van het cultureel erfgoed reeds in aanmerking voor steun uit hoofde van het Europees Fonds voor Regionale Ontwikkeling (EFRO), mits zij natuurlijk voldoen aan de doelstellingen en de verkiesbaarheidscriteria van dit Fonds. Bovendien voorzag vorig jaar artikel 10 van de EFRO-Verordening (EEG) 5254/88, zoals laatstelijk gewijzigd (1), in extra steun voor projecten om in de Gemeenschap het cultureel erfgoed in het algemeen en het architectonisch erfgoed in het bijzonder te beschermen en te behouden. (1) PB L 193 van 31. 7. 1993 (98/C 76/172) SCHRIFTELIJKE VRAAG E-2247/97 van Marjo Matikainen-Kallstro¤m (PPE) aan de Commissie (2 juli 1997) Betreft: Tabaksrook in de omgeving Tabaksrook vormt op de arbeidsplaats en thuis een zeer groot, zo niet het grootste, milieuprobleem. Tabaksrook bevat ruim 50 kankerverwekkende bestanddelen. Voor deze stoffen bestaan geen drempelwaarden, waaronder ze niet meer kankerverwekkend zouden zijn. Passief roken kan niet vermeden worden. Alleen al vanwege de kosten op het gebied van de gezondheidszorg die tabaksrook met zich meebrengt moet de Europese Unie krachtig optreden ter vermindering van deze overlast. Hoewel er in de verschillende lidstaten momenteel normen zijn ingevoerd ter regulering van het roken, gaan de effecten voor het beperken van passief roken niet ver genoeg. Welke effectievere maatregelen gaat de Commissie nemen ter bescherming van de burgers tegen onvrijwillige blootstelling aan tabaksrook op de arbeidsplaats en in openbare gelegenheden? Gaat de Commissie tabaksrook aanmerken als kankerverwekkende stof?


title: WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2249/97 by Luigi CALIGARIS to the Commission. Direct negotiations on exclusive purchase between oil companies and service station managers in Italy

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EU law
Italy
competence of the Member States
competition law
economic agreement
exclusive purchasing agreement
motor fuel
oil industry
supply


title: Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive relating to motor vehicles and their trailers transporting certain-animals and amending Directive 70/156/EEC in respect of the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers

eurovoc_concepts:
animal welfare
commercial vehicle
motor vehicle
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transport of animals

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text: COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 02. 07. 1997 COM(97) 336 final 97/0190 (COD) Proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS TRANSPORTING CERTAIN ANIMALS AND AMENDING DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC IN RESPECT OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEH* TRAILERS (presented by the Commission) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM A. Objective of the proposal The objective of this proposal for a Directive is to establish the technical requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals. The directive will contribute to ensuring that the technical conditions exist to ensure that the welfare of animals is safeguarded during their transport. The establishment of a European system of type-approval for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals will offer significant advantages to manufacturers who will then be subject to one set of rules for the construction of vehicles. These vehicles will be accepted throughout the Union. In addition, costs will come down as the internal market for these vehicles is realised. This situation has obvious benefits also for operators and users. B. Legal basis The draft proposal lays down requirements on the basis of Article 100A of the Treaty and provides for total harmonisation of the relevant technical provisions of vehicles intended for the transport of certain types of animals. This approach is consistent with the general approach followed in the motor vehicle sector as established in the framework directive regulating the type-approval of motor vehicles*1) in the European Union (Council Directive 70/156/EEC(2) of 6 February 1970, as last amended by Directive 95/54/ED3)). The text is relevant for the EEA Treaty ' '' It will be recalled that at the current time, whole vehicle type-approval is only possible for cars, since it is only for this product sector that all the "separate" directives have been adopted and implemented. Whole vehicle type-approval is currently mandatory for new types of cars from 1 January 1996 in the Union. By contrast, for all other vehicle categories, certain separate directives still have to be adopted before a whole vehicle type- approval can be envisaged. In the case of vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals one key directive is missing, namely, a directive on the technical construction characteristics and the fitting out of those vehicles. This draft directive, which is based on article 100A of the Treaty, addresses this gap. (2) OJ No. L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1 W OJNo. L 266, 08. 11. 1995, p. 1 J- C. Background General standards for the welfare of animals during transport are laid down in Council Directive 91/628/EEC<4> as amended by Directive 95/29/EO5). In view of the increasing use of vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals, it is necessary to lay down at European level, within the framework of the European type- approval system, special provisions for ventilation, loading and unloading facilities, floor capacity, side-wall construction, and the accessibility to the load compartment. This directive is a separate directive within the meaning of the European type-approval system. Compliance with all relevant technical requirements compliance will ensure free circulation for the vehicles concerned within the internal market of the EU. Thus when a vehicle type obtains an approval in accordance with this directive, Member States will be neither able to prohibit manufacturers from offering it for sale, nor to refuse its registration nor entry into service for reasons relating to its construction. Like all other separate directives relating to type-approval of commercial vehicles - except those on air polluting or noise emissions - this new directive will be based on optional harmonisation. Member States may require that only the prescriptions of the EC separate directive apply. Alternatively they may maintain national legislation on this matter in which case the manufacturer can choose between this and the harmonised requirements. Member States are free to oblige a manufacturer, who has not opted for an EC type- approval, to comply with their national requirements. This directive does not effect national or Community legislation addressing the USE of such vehicles. In this regard, the Commission intends to make*a follow-up proposal for legislation immediately after adoption of the proposal in order to oblige Member States to register any new vehicle intended for the transportation of livestock only if it complies with the technical requirements set out in this proposal. The administrative provisions of the draft proposal are aligned with those of Directive 70/156/EEC, in order to ensure its continued applicability. Owing to the specific nature of vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals, a range of specific characteristics must be taken into account when establishing the technical criteria to be included in a directive on the special prescriptions for these vehicles. These prescriptions cover the following: W <5> OJL 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 17 OJL I4X, 30. 06. 1995, p. 52 -TT the suitable design and construction of the transport compartment in which the animals are to be transported; the protection of the animals by a weather proofed, insulated roof; the technical specifications governing the loading and unloading ramps; the technical specifications regarding the intermediate floors; the technical specifications regarding the partitions in the transport compartment the approved access through service doors of the transportation compartment for inspection; the suitable ventilation devices and its capacity; the use of suitable materials in the construction of the transport compartment; the effectiveness of the light sources in the transport compartment. One Member State argued that it could not accept the proposed classification with regard to the age/weight of the animals, whilst another Member State has the position that the proposed draft is not stringent enough and would like to see more precise requirements. The two key controversial issues are the following: a Classification of certain types of animals The majority of national experts considered that the classification as shown below would be acceptable. b Ventilation and space available for each specie It should be recalled that nearly all Member States have established in their national legislation a minimum standard for vehicles transporting animals. The national experts of the United Kingdom considered, however, that the minimum requirements for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals will lower their national standards currently in use for these vehicles. The majority considered, however, that for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals during short time and short distance travel will be sufficient. m Therefore, having regard to the principle of subsidiarity, this draft directive establishes the technical conditions which vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals must meet. This directive will remain optional until such time as the framework directive becomes mandatory for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals in all Member States. This will require a separate decision by the Council and Parliament. Whenever a manufacturer chooses to avail himself of the provisions of this directive, he shall be permitted to do so, and as stated above, other Member States must give free circulation to vehicles, the technical requirements of which meet the conditions of this directive. D. Consultations of interested parties In 1995, the Commission requested the Motor Vehicle Working Group (MVWG)(6> to study a draft proposal for a directive relating to vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals which would remove existing technical barriers to the free movement of these vehicles. This Working Group has assisted the Commission with the preparation of the Annexes used for the drafting of the present proposal for a directive. E. Content of the proposal Articles Generally speaking, the articles are similar to those of the other separate directives adopted under framework directive 70/156/EEC, and apply the provisions of the latter. Technical annexes The technical annexes to the draft directive cover all the specific aspects of the construction of these vehicles that must be taken into account to improve the technical harmonisation which is not dealt with in the other separate directives. The draft is largely based on the requirements and standards set out in the report of the Scientific Veterinary Committee*7*, in which Member States are presented. (") ' ' ' An advisory Group of Member States, international organisations and interested Industry Groups, as well as consumers and operators. Scientific Veterinary Committee, Animal Welfare Section, on the Transport of Farm Animals, Brussels, 18. 05. 1992 l\T Annex 1 contains the scope and the classification for five classes of vehicle, defined as follows: Class A: Cattle over 6 months Class B: Horses Class C: Calves up to 6 months, sheep, and goats Class D: Pigs and lambs up to 30 kg Class E: Pigs over 30 kg Appendix I sets out the general requirements of minimum standards for vehicles used for the transport of certain types of animals. The Annex also contains additional requirements for each specific class. These requirements concern the following: ventilation, loading and unloading facilities, floor capacity, side-wall construction, and the accessibility to the load compartment. In Annex II and Appendix 1 an example of the EC type-approval marking is given to be used when the approval authorities have granted type-approval in accordance with framework directive 70/156/EEC. Every transport unit approved according to this Directive and transporting certain animals must bear an identification plate stating the class(es) to which the unit is approved. An example of an identification plate is given in Annex III. Every transport unit approved according to this Directive and transporting certain animals must bear a user's plate containing the following information: identity of the unit, square meters available for animals, and date for next inspection. An example of an identification plate is given in Annex IV. V Annex V sets out the procedures governing applications for type-approval of a separate technical unit, the granting of approvals, modification of the types and amendments to approvals and conformity of production with reference to the procedures established by framework Directive 70/156/EEC. Annex VI sets out the procedures governing applications for type-approval of a complete/completed vehicle, the granting of approvals, modification of the types and amendments to approvals and conformity of production with reference to the procedures established by framework Directive 70/156/EEC. COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN /EC RELATING TO PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL DIRECTIVE MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS TRANSPORTING CERTAIN ANIMALS / AND AMENDING DIRECTIVE 70/156/EEC IN RESPECT OF THE TYPE-APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof, I laving regard to the proposal from the Commission*'), Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty*2), I laving regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee*3), Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers*4) as last amended by Commission Directive 95/54/EC*5) and in particular Article 13 (2) thereof; Whereas the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital must be ensured; whereas total harmonisation is necessary in order fully to achieve that objective; Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles and their trailers must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate to the transport equipment of such vehicles transporting certain types of animals; Whereas these requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas these different procedures and requirements create technical barriers to trade in the transport of live animals; *!) O. I No. L , 2) < : ,) O. I N o. I. O. I N o. L *4> O. INo. L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. I *5) O. I No. I. 266, 08. 11. 1995. p. 1 2- Whereas technical barriers to trade in the means of transport of live animals should be eliminated and the market organisations concerned should be allowed to function smoothly; Whereas it is therefore necessary in the context of the internal market to harmonise the technical standard for means of transport; whereas it is necessary to harmonise the approval procedures in the Member States; Whereas this Directive will be one of the separate directives which must be fulfilled by the vehicles concerned in order to comply with the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Council Directive 70/156/EEC; Whereas, consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive; Whereas, given the scale and impact of the action proposed in the sector in question, the Community measures which are the subject of this Directive are necessary, or even indispensable, to attain the objective set, namely Community vehicle type approval; whereas this objective cannot be adequately achieved by the Member States individually; Whereas, in particular, Articles 3 (4) and 4 (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC necessitate that each separate Directive has attached to it an information document incorporating the relevant items of Annex I to that Directive and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI thereto in order that type-approval may be computerised; HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE - 3- For the purpose of this Directive: Article 1 'vehicle' means any vehicle other than M as defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC. 'superstructure' means a bodywork for which type-approval as a separate technical unit as defined in Article 2 to Directive 70/156/EEC may be granted. 'transport unit1 means a vehicle fitted with a superstructure or the superstructure itself. 'power operated' means hydraulically, electrically or pneumatically operated. Article 2 Directive 70/156/EEC shall be amended by the addition of items in Part I of Annex IV as follows: Parti 55. Animal transport vehicles 97/. /EC , OJ. etc. Nl N2 N3 01 02 03 04 Article 3 Member States may not, on grounds relating to the construction of the superstructure of a vehicle intended for the transport of certain animals: refuse, grant EC separate technical unit type-approval or to grant national type- approval, or prohibit the sale or use of a superstructure if the requirements of the relevant Annexes are satisfied. Article 4 Member States may not on grounds relating to the equipment and construction of the transport unit intended for the transport of certain animals: 4- refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle to grant EC type-approval or to grant national type-approval, or prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles - if the requirements of the relevant Annexes are satisfied. Article 5 Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive by, at the latest, 1 November 1998. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply these provisions from 1 May 1999. When the Member States adopt these provisions they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States. 3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of the national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. Article 6 This Directive shall enter into force the twentieth day following its publication in the ^Official Journal of the European Communities. This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Article 7 For the Parliament For the Council Done at Brussels, -5 LIST OF ANNEXES Annex I Scope, classification Appendix 1 Minimum standards Appendix 2 Testing requirements Annex II EC Type-Approval marking Appendix 1 Example of EC separate technical unit type-approval marking for a superstructure Annex III Example of an identification plate Annex IV Example of an user's plate Annex V Administrative provisions for separate technical unit type-approval Appendix 1 Information document. Appendix 2 EC separate technical unit type-approval certificate and Addendum Annex VI Administrative provisions for type-approval of a vehicle Appendix 1 Information document. Appendix 2 EC type-approval certificate and Addendum Annex VII Provisions for EC superstructure already approved as a separate technical unit type-approval of a vehicle fitted with a 1. 1. 1 1. 2 2 2. 1 2. 1. 1 2. 1. 2 2. 1. 3 2. 1. 4 2. 1. 5 3 ANNEXI Scope This Directive shall apply to the type-approval of superstructures of motor vehicles and their trailers intended for the transport of certain types of animals. This Directive shall apply to type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers fitted with superstructures intended for the transport of certain types of animals. Classification The classification of "certain type of animals" is according to type, weight and age of the animals. The classification is as follows: Class A: Cattle over 6 months Class B: Horses other than those transported in individual stalls Class C: Calves up to 6 months, sheep, and goats Class D: Pigs and lambs up to 30 kg Class E: Pigs over 30 kg Requirements The general requirements and the additional requirements for each class regarding interior and loading/unloading facilities laid down in Appendix 1 have to be fulfilled. frontwall, ventilation, sidewalls, floor, the 4. Definitions 4. 1. Type of vehicle 4. 1. 1 For the purposes of categories Nl, N2, N3, Ol, 02, 03 and 04, a 'type' shall consist of vehicles which do not differ in at least the following essential aspects: vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer's type designation, category, essential aspects of construction and design: - chassis/floor pan (obvious and fundamental differences), - number of axles, - technically permissible maximum mass ± 20%; 4. 2 Type of superstructure 4. 2. 1 For the purposes of this Directive a 'type of superstructure' means a bodywork ' which do not differ in at least the following essential aspects: manufacturer of the superstructure, manufacturer's type designation, classification of animal types (class A, B, C, D and/or E) essential aspects of construction and design (wooden materials, light metal, reinforced plastics, etc. ). mass of complete superstructure ± 20% dimensions of superstructure: - width ± 0. 5m, - nominal length ± 20%, - nominal height ± 20% APPENDIX 1 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TRANSPORT UNITS 0 0. 1 0. 1. 1 0. 1. 2 0. 1. 3 0. 1. 4 0. 1. 5 0. 2 0. 2. 1 0. 3 0. 3. 1 0. 4 0. 4. 1 0. 4. 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Suitability The transport unit shall from technical point of view, be of a suitable design and construction which will protect the welfare of the animals intended to be carried in it; No sharp edges or protrusions are allowed in the load compartment; If the side and front walls are made of light metal, they shall be of cavity-wall construction with a gap of > 20 mm; The superstructure must be capable of easy cleaning and disinfection. The requirements described in Appendix 2 regarding the surface pressure test (applicable to the floor, sides and frontwall) shall be fulfilled. Protection from weather The roof of the transport unit shall be solidly constructed so as to be weather proof and protect animals from wide variations of temperature. Loading and unloading The transport unit shall be provided with a loading ramp or loading lift suitable for loading and unloading. Where animals are to be carried at more than one level in a transport unit, suitable equipment shall also be provided to enable them to be loaded and unloaded from each level. Ventilation The transport unit shall be sufficiently and suitably ventilated for the species; Ventilation apertures shall, as a minimum, be in accordance with the additional ventilation requirements If the load compartment is equipped with a device for forced ventilation (e. g. air conditioning system), then the ventilation related paragraphs below are not applicable. In case of failure of this equipment, however, another sufficient ventilation must be present. 0. 5 0. 5. 1 Strength The transport unit and its fittings/equipment shall be constructed of suitable materials which are of sufficient size and strength to withstand the forces to which they will be subjected during the transport; 0. 5. 2 The superstructure being a separate technical unit shall be capable of being 0. 6 0. 6. 1 0. 6. 2 0. 6. 3 0. 6. 4 0. 7 0. 7. 1 , * 0. 7. 2 0. 8 0. 8. 1 0. 8. 2 securely attached to the vehicle. Floors The construction of floors and their supports/bearers shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of the animals. The floor surface and every part of the transport unit on which the animals are accommodated, and the floor surface of any part of the transport unit over which the animals are moved, shall be designed to give the animals an adequate footing and prevent them from slipping. No intrusions, such as wheel arches, etc. , shall be permitted in the floor of the super structure. Where animals are accommodated at more than one level within transport unit, any livestock floor which will have animals accommodated directly below it shall be constructed to prevent urine and dung from falling onto the animals at a lower level. Height adjustable intermediate floors Height adjustable intermediate floors must be equipped with automatic or mechanical locking devices to prevent the floor from over-elevating or collapsing. The height adjusting system must be securely protected from unintentional operation and all controls must return automatically to the neutral position when released and thereby locking the floor. Height adjustable intermediate floors must be designed and constructed and positioned in relation to the walls of the superstructure, such that the animals or any part of them, cannot fall or be trapped, or injured, either when the floor is moving or fixed in position. Partitions The transport unit shall be fitted with partitions, where necessary, to separate individuals or groups of animals from each other, and to provide them with sufficient support against the motion of the transport. The partitions must be designed and constructed so that they wilfnot cause the animals injury. 10 0. 8. 3 0. 9 0. 9. 1 The partitions must be capable of being firmly secured and be constructed so as not to interfere with the designed ventilation arrangement of the transport unit. Inspection The transport unit shall be designed and constructed so that the animals can be inspected during transport. 0. 10 Lighting 0. 10. 1 Sufficient lighting in the transport unit shall be fitted to enable the animals to be loaded, carried and unloaded safely in dark weather conditions and during the night and to be inspected at any time. 11 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "A" 1 1. 1 1. 1. 1 1. 2 1. 2. 1 1. 2. 2 1. 3 1. 3. 1 CATTLE (over 6 months); Floors Floors shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: locally applied: 4 kN uniformly distributed: 6 kN/m^ Side and front walls Side and front walls shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: horizontal and locally applied: 10 kN Side and front walls shall be closed with the exception of the ventilation apertures. Ventilation apertures Each livestock floor must have ventilation apertures in its side walls with a total surface area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface and at a height of at least 1300 mm above the floor. 1. 3. 1. 1 Ventilation apertures should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the transport unit. 1. 3. 2. 1. 3. 3 1. 3. 4 1. 4 1. 4. 1 1. 4. 2 1. 4. 3 Additional ventilation apertures may be fitted in the front and rear wall and/or roof of the transport unit. The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. Ventilation apertures with a vertical dimension greater than 130 mm shall be protected in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude or become trapped. Interior Securing devices (rings or bars), if fitted, must be strong enough for their purpose, and must be designed with rounded surfaces or be recessed into the walls, so that they cannot cause injury. Securing devices, if fitted, must be of metal and should be at a height of at least 1200 mm above the loading floor. It must be possible to fit adjustable transverse partitions in order to sub divide each livestock floor into pen lengths of no greater than 3. 0 m. - 12 1. 5 Loading and unloading facilities 1. 5. 1 * Within the overall loading unloading arrangements there shall be no step which exceeds 100 mm in height, nor gap/space between adjacent parts which exceed 25 mm in width. 1. 5. 2 1. 5. 2. 1 1. 5. 2. 2 1. 5. 3 1. 5. 4 1. 5. 5 1. 5. 6 A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. All floors of the vehicle shall be fitted with an inner safety barrier or gate to prevent animals falling out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The safety barrier or gate must be constructed so that the animals can be viewed before it is opened. In multi-tier vehicles internal ramps may be installed for the transfer of animals from the lowest deck to the upper decks. Internal ramps, however, must be of similar maximum slope and have the similar bars as external loading ramps. Ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high. If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails of a minimum height of 1300 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. If a loading lift is provided it must be fitted with rails of at least 1300 mm height. In multi-tier vehicles any movable upper floor must be power operated if animals are lifted on it. 13 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "B" 2 2. 1 2. 1. 1 2. 2 2. 2. 1 2. 2. 2 2. 3 2. 3. 1 2. 3. 1. 1 2. 3. 2. 2. 3. 3 2. 3. 4 2. 3. 5 2. 4 2. 4. 1 2. 4. 2 HORSES Floors Floors shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: locally applied: 4 kN uniformly distributed: 6 kN/m^ Side and front walls Side and front walls shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: horizontal and locally applied: 10 kN Side and front walls shall be closed with the exception of the ventilation apertures. Ventilation apertures Each livestock floor must have ventilation apertures in its side walls with a total surface area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface and at a height of at least 1300 mm above the floor. Ventilation apertures should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the transport unit. Additional ventilation apertures may be fitted in the front and rear wall and/or roof of the transport unit. The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. Ventilation apertures with a vertical dimension greater than 130 mm shall be protected in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude or become trapped. These requirements do not apply to vehicles constructed for carrying individually separated horses Interior Securing devices (rings or bars) shall be fitted and must be strong enough for their purpose, and must be designed with rounded surfaces or be recessed into the walls, so that they cannot cause injury. Securing devices must be of metal and should be at a height of at least 1200 mm above the loading floor. 14 2. 4. 3 2. 5 2. 5. 1 2. 5. 2 2. 5. 2. 1 Transverse partitions shall be fitted to divide each livestock floor into pen length no greater than 3. 0 m. Loading and unloading facilities Within the overall loading unloading arrangements there shall be no step which exceeds 100 mm in height, nor gap/space Between adjacent parts which exceed 25 mm in width. A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. The floor of the vehicle shall be fitted with an inner safety barrier or gate to prevent animals falling out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The safety barrier or gate must be constructed so that the animals can be viewed before it is opened. 2. 5. 2. 2 Horses may only be carried in a single-decked vehicle. 2. 5. 3 2. 5. 4 2. 5. 5 Ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, 100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high or other materials, to prevent animals from slipping. If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails of a minimum height of 1300 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. If a loading lift is provided it must be fitted with rails of at least 1300 mm height. 15- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "C" 3. 3. 1 3. 1. 1 3. 2 3. 2. 1 3. 2. 2 3. 3 3. 3. 1 3. 3. 1. 1 3. 3. 2. 3. 3. 2. 1 3. 3. 2. 2 3. 3. 3 3. 3. 4 3. 4 3. 4. 1 CALVES (up to 6 months)/SHEEP/GOATS Floors Floors shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: locally applied: 1. 3 kN uniformly distributed: 3. 2kN/m^ Side and front walls Side and front walls shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: horizontal and locally applied: 3. 2 kN Side and front walls shall be closed with the exception of the ventilation apertures. Ventilation apertures Each livestock floor must have ventilation apertures in its side walls with a total surface area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface and at a height of at least 600 mm above the floor. Ventilation apertures should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the transport unit. Additional ventilation apertures may be fitted in the front and rear wall and/or roof of the transport unit. There may be additional openings in the front and rear as well in the roof. The ventilation openings and air distribution must be at both sides of the load compartment. The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. Ventilation apertures with a vertical dimension greater than 130 mm shall be protected in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude or become trapped. Interior Transverse partitions shall be fitted to divide each livestock floor into pen lengths no greater than 3. 0 m. 16- 3. 5 3. 5. 1 3. 5. 2 3. 5. 2. 1 3. 5. 2. 2 3. 5. 3 3. 5. 4 3. 5. 5 3. 5. 6 Loading and unloading facilities Within the overall loading unloading arrangements there shall be no step which exceeds 100 mm in height, nor gap/space between adjacent parts which exceed 25 mm in width. A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. All floors of the vehicle shall be fitted with an inner safety barrier or gate to prevent animals falling out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The safety barrier or gate must be constructed so that the animals can be viewed before it is opened. In multi-tier vehicles internal ramps may be installed for the transfer of animals from the lowest deck to the upper decks. Internal ramps, however, must be of similar maximum slope and have the similar bars as external loading ramps. Ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 100 mm apart and at least 25 mm high. If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails of a minimum height of 750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. If a loading lift is provided it must be fitted with rails of at least 750 mm height. In multi-tier vehicles any movable upper floor must be power operated if animals are lifted on it. 17 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS "D" 4. 4. 1 PIGS and LAMBS (up to 30 kg) Floors: Floors shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: locally applied: 0. 5 kN uniformly distributed: 2. 0 kN/m^ 4. 2 4. 2. 1 4. 2. 2 4. 3 4. 3. 1 Side and front walls Side and front walls shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: horizontal and locally applied: 1. 3 kN Side and front walls shall be closed with the exception of the ventilation apertures. Ventilation apertures Each livestock floor must have ventilation apertures in its side walls with a total surface area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface and at a height of at least 400 mm above the floor. 4. 3. 1. 1 Ventilation apertures should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the transport unit. 4. 3. 2. 4. 3. 3 4. 3. 4 4. 4 4. 4. 1 4. 5 4. 5. 1 Additional ventilation apertures may be fitted in the front and rear wall and/or roof of the transport unit. The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. Ventilation apertures with a vertical dimension greater than 50 mm shall be protected in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude or become trapped. Interior Transverse partitions shall be fitted to divide each livestock floor into pen lengths no greater than 3. 0 m. Loading and unloading facilities Within the overall loading unloading arrangements there shall be no step which exceeds 100 mm in height, nor gap/space between adjacent parts which exceed 25 mm in width. 4. 5. 2 A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. 18- 4. 5. 2. 1 4. 5. 2. 2 4. 5. 3 4. 5. 4 4. 5. 5 4. 5. 6 All floors of the vehicle shall be fitted with an inner safety barrier or gate to prevent animals falling out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The safety barrier or gate must be constructed so that the animals can be viewed before it is opened. In multi-tier vehicles internal ramps may be installed for the transfer of animals from the lowest deck to the upper decks. Internal ramps, however, must be of similar maximum slope and have the similar bars as external loading ramps. ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 100 mm apart and 25 mm high. If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails of a minimum height of 750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. If a loading lift is provided it must be fitted with rails of at least 750 mm height. In multi-tier vehicles any movable upper floor must be power operated if animals are lifted on it. - 1 9- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORT UNIT CLASS ME" 5. 5. 1 PIGS (over 30 kg) Floors Floors shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: locally applied: 1. 3 kN uniformly distributed: 3. 0kN/m2 5. 2 5. 2. 1 5. 2. 2 5. 3 5. 3. 1 Side and front walls Side and front walls shall be made of suitable material and shall be constructed to withstand the following loads: horizontal and locally applied: 3. 2 kN Side and front walls shall be closed with the exception of the ventilation apertures. Ventilation apertures Each livestock floor must have ventilation apertures in its side walls with a total surface area of at least 20% (10% per side) of the livestock floor surface and at a height of at least 400 mm above the floor. 5. 3. 1. 1 Ventilation apertures should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the transport unit. 5. 3. 2. 5. 3. 3 5. 3. 4 5. 4 5. 4. 1 5. 5 5. 5. 1 Additional ventilation apertures may be fitted in the front and rear wall and/or roof of the transport unit. The ventilation apertures must be capable of being closed weather tight. Ventilation apertures with a vertical dimension greater than 50 mm shall be protected in such a way that parts of the animals cannot protrude or become trapped. Interior Transverse partitions shall be fitted to divide each livestock floor into pen lengths no greater than 3. 0 m. Loading and unloading facilities Within the overall loading unloading arrangements there shall be no step which exceeds 100 mm in height, nor gap/space between adjacent parts which exceed 25 mm in width. 5. 5. 2 A loading ramp or loading lift must be provided on the transport unit. - 2 0- 5. 5. 2. 1 5. 5. 2. 2 5. 5. 3 5. 5. 4 5. 5. 5 5. 5. 6 All floors of the vehicle shall be fitted with an inner safety barrier or gate to prevent animals falling out of the vehicle when the loading door is open. The safety barrier or gate must be constructed so that the animals can be viewed before it is opened. In multi-tier vehicles internal ramps may be installed for the transfer of animals from the lowest deck to the upper decks. Internal ramps, however, must be of similar maximum slope and have the similar bars as external loading ramps. Ramps shall have a maximum incline of 25° and shall be equipped with bars, or equivalent means of preventing animals slipping, which are not more than 100 mm apart and 25 mm high. If the floor of the transport unit is more than 500 mm above the ground, rails of a minimum height of 750 mm must be fitted to the ramps. The rails must be designed so that the animals cannot slip sideways from the loading ramp. If a loading lift is provided it must be fitted with rails of at least 750 mm height. In multi-tier vehicles any movable upper floor must be power operated if animals are lifted on it. 2 1- APPENDIX 2 TESTING OF SURFACE PRESSURE AND BENDING FOR TRANSPORT UNITS The surface pressure test (applicable to the floor, sides and front wall of the load compartment) shall be carried out at a randomly chosen place but not over a supporting beam. The required test load for the class shall be applied to an area 50 mm x 50 mm, normal to the surface, and sustained for at least 10 s. During the test breakage of the surface shall not occur, but a residual deformation of up to 100 mm in the direction of the test load shall be permitted. - 2 2- ANNEXH EC Separate technical unit Type-Approval marking 1 1. 1 EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK There shall be affixed to every superstructure approved to this Directive a separate technical unit type-approval mark as specified in Appendix 1 to this Annex. - 2 3- APPENDIX I EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK GENERAL The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark consists of: a rectangle surrounding the lower case distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted the EC separate technical unit type-approval: 'e' followed by letter the 1 1. 1 1. 1. 1 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 9 for Spain, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 21 for Portugal, 23 for Greece, IRL for Ireland; 1. 1. 2 in the vicinity of the rectangle, the "base approval number" contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to this Directive. In k this Directive the sequence number is 00; 1. 2 The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark must be clearly legible and indelible. - 2 4- EXAMPLE OF EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE- APPROVAL MARKS 2. 1 EC separate technical unit type-approval mark of a "superstructure" approved for the transport of certain types of animals". a > 8 mm 0025053 The above separate technical unit type-approval mark shows that the superstructure in question has been approved in Sweden (e5) pursuant to this Directive (00) under the base approval number 2505. -2f- ANNEXE! Example of an identification plate 1. 1. 1 2. 2. 1 2. 2 3 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 General Every transport unit approved according this Directive and transporting certain types of animals shall bear identifications plate stating the class(es) to which the transport unit is approved. Characters The distinguishing marks prescribed in Annex I shall consist of capital Latin letters. The height of the letters and numerals shall be at least 100 mm. Requirements The plates shall take the form of a rectangular; The dimensions of the plate shall be about 900 mm x 220 mm; The letters shall be black on a yellow background; The plates shall be fixed to the transport unit permanently and shall be visible from the front and rear side. Example of identification plate IHOTHH 26 ANNEXIV Example of an user's plate 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 2 1. 1. 3 1. 2 2. 2. 1 2. 2 3 3. 1 General After approval by the Competent Authority, the manufacturer shall provide the owner of the vehicle with a plate on which the following information shall appear: identity of the transport unit; square meters of floor space available for animals; date on which the next inspection is due; The owner of the vehicle shall attach the plate to the outside of the transport unit used for the carriage of certain types of animals and if necessary complete the relevant items. Characters Roman letters and Arabic numerals must be used for all markings provided for in section 1. The minimum height of the letters and figures shall be at least 4 mm. Fitting The user's plate shall be fitted to the vehicle in the Vicinity of identification plates required in other Directives. 27- ANNEXV ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNTT TYPE- APPROVAL 1. 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 2. 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 3. 3. 1 4. 4. 1 APPLICATION FOR EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE APPROVAL The application for EC separate technical unit type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to the transport of certain types of animals shall be submitted by the manufacturer. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1. A superstructure representative for the type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. GRANTING OF EC SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT TYPE- APPROVAL If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC separate technical unit type- approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and, if applicable 4 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted. "" ' A model for the EC separate technical unit type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each superstructure approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of superstructure. MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS In the case of modification of a superstructure type-approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex X of Directive 70/156/EEC. 28 APPENDIX 1 INFORMATION DOCUMENT No pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC relating to the EC separate technical unit type-approval of a superstructure with respect to the transport of certain types of animal The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 formât. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail. If the systems, component or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied. 0 0. 1 0. 2 0. 2. 1 0. 4. 2 GENERAL Make (trade name of manufacturer): „. Type of vehicle: Commercial name (s) (if applicable) Category of superstructure: 0. 4. 2. 1 Means of identification of type, if marked on the superstructure: 0. 5 0. 7 0. 8 Name and address of manufacturer: In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: Address(es) of assembly plant(s): -29 1. 1. 1 2. 2. 1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE Photographs and/or drawings of a representative superstructure BODYWORK Type of body work: , 2. 1. 1 Class(es): 2. 2 2. 3 Materials used and methods of construction: Interior fittings: -30 APPENDIX 2 MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of Administration Communication concerning the: type-approval*1) extension of type-approval*1) refusal of type-approval*1) withdrawal of type-approval*1 ) of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1) with regard to Directive. /. /EC, as mlast amended by Directive. /. /ËC Type-approval number: Reason for extension:. W Delete where not applicable - 3 1- SECTION I 0. 1 0. 2 0. 2. 1 0. 3 0. 3. 1 0. 4 0. 5 0. 7 0. 8 Make (trade name of manufacturer):. Type of vehicle: Commercial name (s) (if applicable) „„, Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1)*2) Location of that marking: Category of vehicle*1)*3 ): , Name and address of manufacturer: : In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark: Address(es)*1) of assembly plants)*1) • • v1 / Delete where not appl icable *2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to a description of the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol "?" (e. g. ABC?? 123???). *3) As defined in Annex H(A) to Directive 70/156/EEG -32 SECTION n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Additional information (where applicable) (see Addendum) Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: Date of test report: Number of test report: Remarks (if any) (see Addendum). „,. Place:. Date: Signature: The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached - 3 3- ADDENDUM to EC type-approval certificate No: concerning the separate technical unit type-approval of a superstructure with regard to Directive. /. /EC. 1 1. 1 Additional information Brief description of the superstructure type as regards its structure, dimensions, and constituent materials: 1. 2 Remarks/restrictions This type of superstructure can only be installed on vehicles of - manufacturer(s): - vehicle type(s): - max. height of the upper edge of the chassis above the ground and with a ramp angle of 25°:. mm. (the maximum height of the transport unit shall not exceed 4000 mm) 1. 3 Description of the interior arrangements or fittings that might affect the tests: 34 ANNEX VI ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEfflCLE (TRANSPORT UNIT) 1. ' 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 2. 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 3. 3. 1 4. 4. 1 APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle (transport unit) with regard to the transport of certain types of animals shall be submitted by the manufacturer. A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1. A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests. GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted. A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2. An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of vehicle (transport unit) approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle * (transport unit). MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS In the case of modification of a vehicle type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex X of Directive 70/156/EEC. 35- APPENDIX 1 INFORMATION DOCUMENT No. : pursuant to Annex I of Council Directive 70/156/EEC**) relating to the EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the transport of certain types of animal The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail. If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied. 0 0. 1 0. 2 0. 2. 1 0. 3 0. 3. 1 0. 4 0. 4. 1 GENERAL Make (trade name of manufacturer): Type of vehicle: Commercial name (s) (if applicable) Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle 0>); Location of that marking: „. Category of vehicle *°): Classification(s) according to the types of animals which the vehicle is '. intended to transport 0. 5 Name and address of manufacturer: 0. 8 Address(es) of assembly plant(s): * ) The item numbers and footnotes used in this document correspond to those set out in Annex" I to directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. 36 1. 1. 1 1. 6 9. 9. 1 9. 2 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle Position and arrangement of the engine: BODYWORK Type of body work: Materials used and methods of construction: 9. 10 Interior fittings: 37- APPENDIX 2 MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm)) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE^ Stamp of Administration Communication concerning the: type-approval*1) extension of type-approval*1) refusal of type-approval*1) withdrawal of type-approval*1) of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1) with regard to Directive. /. /EC Type-approval number: , Reason for extension: **) Delete where not applicable -38 SECTION I 0. 1 0. 2 0. 2. 1 0. 3 0. 3. 1 0. 4 0. 5 Make (trade name of manufacturer): Type of vehicle: Commercial name (s) (if applicable) «„. : Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit*1) *2): Location of that marking: Category of vehicle*1)*3): Name and address of manufacturer: 0. 7 In the case of components units and separate technical units, location and method 0. 8 of affixing of the EC type-approval mark: Address(es)*1) of assembly plant(s)*1): *l ) Delete where not applicable *2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to a description of the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this type-approval certificate, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbolM?" (e. g. ABC??123???). *3) As defined in Annex n(A) to Directive 70/156/EEC 39- SECTION n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Additional information (where applicable) (see Addendum) Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: Date of test report: Number of test report: Remarks (if any) (see Addendum) Place: Date: Signature:. The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached 40 ADDENDUM to EC type-approval certificate No: concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive. /. /EC. 1 1. 1 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 Additional information Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, and constituent materials: Description of the interior arrangements or fittings that might affect the tests: Site of engine: forward / rear / central*1): Drive: front-wheel /rear-wheel*1) Mass of vehicle submitted for testing: Front axle: Rear axle: Total: : T~ ; 5 Remarks: (e. g. , valid for left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles): **) Delete where applicable 41 ANNEX VII PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE FITTED WITH A SUPERSTRUCTURE ALREADY APPROVED AS A SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 1 1. 1. 2 1. 1. 3 1. 1. 4 EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE FITTED WITH A SUPERSTRUCTURE ALREADY APPROVED AS A SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNIT In order to be granted type-approval to this Directive for a vehicle fitted with a superstructure which already has been granted type-approval as a separate technical unit, the manufacturer must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the type-approval authority compliance with the following requirements, any preceding approval as an incomplete vehicle being taken into account: Ramp angle 25° Maximum height not > 4. 00 m Maximum length not > 12. 000 m Maximum centre of gravity not higher than allowed according to Directive 71/320/EEC. -42 IMPACT STATEMENT ON COMPETITIVENESS AND JOBS Draft Commission proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the transport of certain types of animals and amending directive trailers in respect of the type-approval of motor vehicles and 70/156/EEC their I. What is the main justification of the measure ? - Harmonisation of national laws - Improvements to road safety - Adaptation to Technical Progress II. Characteristics of the companies involved, more particularly : - do they include a large number of small- and medium-sized businesses ? No No - eligible for Member State regional aid ? No - eligible under the European Regional Development Fund ? III. What obligations are imposed on those companies ? No obligations IV. What obligations are likely to be imposed indirectly upon those companies via the local authorities ? No additional obligations V. Do any special measures apply to small- and medium sized businesses ? No VI. What is the foreseeable outcome : - on company productivity ? - on jobs ? No negative effect No negative effect VTI. Have both sides of industry been consulted ? No <ti ISSN 0254,1475 COM(97) 336 final DOCUMENTS EN '" 03 07 14 Catalogue number : CB-CO-97-329-EN-C ISBN 92-78-21872-3 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg


title: PERGUNTA ESCRITA n. 2274/97 do Deputado Susan WADDINGTON à Comissão. Transporte e armazenagem de ogivas nucleares e material de armamento

text: C 76/90 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 11. 3. 98 Tendo em conta estes factos, esta· a Comissa(cid:152)o convencida de que este tipo de transporte e armazenagem e· seguro, que na(cid:152)o coloca uma amea(cid:231)a a‘ sau·de pu·blica e que cumpre inteiramente os requisitos da legisla(cid:231)a(cid:152)o e pol(cid:14)·ticas europeias criadas a partir dos Tratados CE e EURATOM? (98/C 76/183) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-2274/97 apresentada por Susan Waddington (PSE) a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o (2 de Julho de 1997) Objecto: Transporte e armazenagem de ogivas nucleares e material de armamento Tendo em conta a crescente preocupa(cid:231)a(cid:152)o do pu·blico com o transporte de ogivas nucleares e outro material relacionado com armamento, esta· a Comissa(cid:152)o convencida de que estes movimentos na(cid:152)o colocam uma amea(cid:231)a grave a‘ sau·de pu·blica e que cumprem os requisitos da legisla(cid:231)a(cid:152)o europeia neste dom(cid:14)·nio? Resposta comum a‘s perguntas escritas E-2273/97 e E-2274/97 dada pela Comissa·ria Bjerregaard em nome da Comissa(cid:152)o (4 de Setembro de 1997) O transporte de res(cid:14)·duos radioactivos e· regido pela Directiva 94/55/CE do Conselho, de 21 de Novembro de 1994, relativa a‘ aproxima(cid:231)a(cid:152)o das legisla(cid:231)o(cid:152)es dos Estados-membros respeitantes ao transporte rodovia·rio de mercadorias perigosas (1) e pela Directiva 96/49/CE, relativa a‘ aproxima(cid:231)a(cid:152)o das legisla(cid:231)o(cid:152)es dos Estados- membros respeitantes ao transporte ferrovia·rio de mercadorias perigosas (2). Estas directivas incorporaram integralmente os regulamentos de 1995 da Age(cid:136)ncia Internacional da Energia Ato·mica (AIEA) relativos a‘ seguran(cid:231)a do transporte de materiais radioactivos. A data-limite fixada para a coloca(cid:231)a(cid:152)o em vigor pelos Estados-membros das disposi(cid:231)o(cid:152)es legislativas, regulamentares e administrativas necessa·rias para dar cumpri- mento a estas directivas foi 1 de Janeiro de 1997. Com base nesta legisla(cid:231)a(cid:152)o em mate·ria de transportes, os Estados-membros podem excluir do seu campo de aplica(cid:231)a(cid:152)o o transporte de mercadorias perigosas efectuado com equipamento de transporte pertencente a‘s for(cid:231)as armadas ou sob a responsabilidade destas u·ltimas. Todas as pra·ticas que envolvem um risco de radia(cid:231)o(cid:152)es ionizantes, incluindo a armazenagem e o transporte de substa(cid:136)ncias radioactivas, devem ser conformes a‘s normas ba·sicas de seguran(cid:231)a relativas a‘ protec(cid:231)a(cid:152)o sanita·ria dos trabalhadores e da popula(cid:231)a(cid:152)o. Essas normas foram estabelecidas pela primeira vez por uma directiva do Conselho de Fevereiro de 1959 e seguidamente revistas em va·rias ocasio(cid:152)es (3). As disposi(cid:231)o(cid:152)es da directiva actualmente em vigor impo(cid:152)em aos Estados-membros a obriga(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de instituir um sistema de inspec(cid:231)a(cid:152)o para verificar o cumprimento das referidas normas. A legisla(cid:231)a(cid:152)o comunita·ria na mate·ria, elaborada no a(cid:136)mbito do Cap(cid:14)·tulo III «Protec(cid:231)a(cid:152)o sanita·ria» do Tratado Euratom, diz respeito aos materiais radioactivos pertencentes ou sob a responsabilidade das for(cid:231)as armadas, nomeadamente quando as actividades que lhes esta(cid:152)o associadas te(cid:136)m impacto sobre a popula(cid:231)a(cid:152)o. A n(cid:14)·vel internacional, sera· efectuada em Setembro de 1997 a negocia(cid:231)a(cid:152)o formal de uma nova conven(cid:231)a(cid:152)o conjunta sobre a seguran(cid:231)a da gesta(cid:152)o dos combust(cid:14)·veis irradiados e a seguran(cid:231)a da gesta(cid:152)o dos res(cid:14)·duos radioactivos. Estas conven(cid:231)o(cid:152)es devera(cid:152)o estar prontas para assinatura na Confere(cid:136)ncia Geral da AIEA e entrar em vigor assim que um nu·mero suficiente de pa(cid:14)·ses as tenham ratificado. Isto devera· contribuir para assegurar um n(cid:14)·vel adequado de seguran(cid:231)a nas pra·ticas de gesta(cid:152)o dos res(cid:14)·duos radioactivos em todo o mundo. Espera-se que a conven(cid:231)a(cid:152)o conjunta venha a cobrir tambe·m a gesta(cid:152)o dos combust(cid:14)·veis irradiados ou dos res(cid:14)·duos radioactivos provenientes de programas militares e de defesa quando esses materiais sa(cid:152)o transferidos definitivamente para programas civis e geridos exclusivamente nesse contexto. JO L 319 de 12. 12. 1994. JO L 235 de 17. 9. 1996. (1) (2) (3) A mais recente revisa(cid:152)o das normas ba·sicas de seguran(cid:231)a e· a que consta da Directiva 96/29/Euratom de 13. 5. 1996. As disposi(cid:231)o(cid:152)es desta directiva devem entrar em vigor ate· 13. 5. 2000. › JO L 159 de 29. 6. 1996


title: PERGUNTA ESCRITA n. 2267/97 do Deputado Amedeo AMADEO à Comissão. Informações sobre os meios de promoção destinados à zona noroeste de Itália em 1995-1996

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text: C 21/146 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 22. 1. 98 (98/C 21/270) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-2237/97 apresentada por Patricia McKenna (V) a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o (2 de Julho de 1997) Objecto: Ajuda alimentar a‘ Coreia do Norte Em 23 de Maio de 1997, a Comissa(cid:152)o anunciou um pacote de ajuda alimentar a‘ Coreia do Norte no montante de 46,3 milho(cid:152)es de ecus. O chefe da delega(cid:231)a(cid:152)o da Comissa(cid:152)o na Coreia foi citado num artigo da Yonhap, a age(cid:136)ncia noticiosa sul-coreana, como tendo afirmado que se depararam muitos problemas aquando da distribui(cid:231)a(cid:152)o de uma anterior entrega de ajuda comunita·ria ocorrida ja· este ano. Pode a Comissa(cid:152)o fornecer pormenores sobre os problemas encontrados? Ha· informa(cid:231)o(cid:152)es que fa(cid:231)am crer que os militares norte-coreanos tera(cid:152)o desviado uma parte daquela ajuda? A Comissa(cid:152)o publicou e/ou ira· publicar um relato·rio sobre estes problemas? Que medidas tenciona tomar para assegurar que o mais recente pacote de ajuda sera· distribu(cid:14)·do devidamente? Quantos funciona·rios comunita·rios participara(cid:152)o no controlo da distribui(cid:231)a(cid:152)o da ajuda? Resposta dada por Sir Leon Brittan em nome da Comissa(cid:152)o (24 de Julho de 1997) Numa confere(cid:136)ncia de imprensa realizada em Seul, em 24 de Maio de 1997, a Comissa(cid:152)o declarou que na(cid:152)o existem provas de uma anterior entrega de ajuda alimentar da Comunidade ter sido utilizada indevidamente. O relato·rio citado pela Senhora Deputada, emitido pela age(cid:136)ncia noticiosa Yonhap em 24 de Maio de 1997, refere que a Comissa(cid:152)o declarou que «as sementes de cereais fornecidas no in(cid:14)·cio do ano foram distribu(cid:14)·das adequadamente». A Comissa(cid:152)o na(cid:152)o recebeu quaisquer relato·rios que referem desvios da ajuda alimentar da Comunidade para outros grupos de civis que na(cid:152)o os destinata·rios, facto que e· confirmado pelo Programa Alimentar Mundial (PAM) das Na(cid:231)o(cid:152)es Unidas, que esta· presente no local para controlar a distribui(cid:231)a(cid:152)o da ajuda alimentar concedida por esta organiza(cid:231)a(cid:152)o a‘ Coreia do Norte. O pacote anunciado em 23 de Maio de 1997 consiste em aproximadamente 155 000 toneladas de produtos de ajuda alimentar, num valor de cerca de 46,3 milho(cid:152)es de ecus. Nesta verba, esta· tambe·m prevista uma equipa de peritos independentes, que trabalhara· estreitamente com o PAM na Coreia do Norte, tendo em vista assegurar que as quantidades significativas da ajuda alimentar comunita·ria sa(cid:152)o distribu(cid:14)·das adequadamente. (98/C 21/271) PERGUNTA ESCRITA E-2267/97 apresentada por Amedeo Amadeo (NI) a‘ Comissa(cid:152)o (2 de Julho de 1997) Objecto: Informa(cid:231)o(cid:152)es sobre os meios de promo(cid:231)a(cid:152)o destinados a‘ zona noroeste de Ita·lia em 1995-1996 A quanto ascenderam e a que ac(cid:231)o(cid:152)es se destinaram os fundos concedidos em 1995 e 1996 pela Unia(cid:152)o Europeia na zona noroeste de Ita·lia (Lombardia, Piemonte, Ligu·ria, Valle d(cid:146)Aosta) a diversos t(cid:14)·tulos, designadamente: 1. Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional; 2. Fundo Europeu de Orienta(cid:231)a(cid:152)o e Garantia Agr(cid:14)·cola (FEOGA) › sec(cid:231)a(cid:152)o orienta(cid:231)a(cid:152)o; 3. Fundo Social Europeu; 4. programas de investiga(cid:231)a(cid:152)o da Unia(cid:152)o Europeia; 5. programas da Unia(cid:152)o Europeia no sector da energia; 6. programas da Unia(cid:152)o Europeia no sector do ambiente; 7. outros programas da Unia(cid:152)o Europeia?