title: Kommissionens forordning (EF) nr. 1168/1999 af 3. juni 1999 om handelsnormer for blommer

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text: 4. 6. 1999 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende L 141/5 KOMMISSIONENS FORORDNING (EF) Nr. 1168/1999 af 3. juni 1999 om handelsnormer for blommer KOMMISSIONEN FOR DE EUROPÆISKE FÆLLESSKABER HAR  under henvisning til Europæiske Fællesskab, traktaten om oprettelse af Det forsendelsen; da produkterne der bør tages hensyn til disse forandringer, når normerne anvendes i de handelsled, som følger i klassen efter »Ekstra« skal underkastes en særlig omhyggelig sortering og emballering, bør der for denne klasses vedkommende kun tages hensyn til forringelse af friskhedstilstand og fasthed; under henvisning til Rådets forordning (EF) nr. 2200/96 af 28. oktober 1996 om den fælles markedsordning for frugt og grøntsager (1), senest ændret ved forordning (EF) nr. 857/1999 (2), særlig artikel 2, stk. 2, og (5) de i denne forordning fastsatte foranstaltninger er i overensstemmelse med udtalelse fra Forvaltnings- komitéen for Friske Frugter og Grøntsager  ud fra følgende betragtninger: (1) (2) (3) (4) for; Kommissionens Blommer står opført i bilag I til forordning (EF) nr. 2200/96 blandt de produkter, som der skal fast- sættes normer forordning (EØF) nr. 1591/87 af 5. juni 1987 om fastsættelse af kvalitetsnormer for hovedkål, rosenkål, bladselleri, spinat og blommer (3), senest ændret ved forordning (EF) nr. 888/97 (4), er blevet ændret adskillige gange, så den ikke længere er juridisk overskuelig; skyld bør der for overskuelighedens fastsættes særlige bestemmelser for blommer, således at disse udskilles fra de øvrige produkter, der er omfattet af forordning (EØF) nr. 1591/87; bestemmelserne bør derfor omarbejdes og bilag V til forordning (EØF) nr. 1591/87 om blommer udgå; for at opnå gennemsigtighed på verdensmarkedet bør der tages hensyn til den norm for blommer, som er anbefalet af arbejdsgruppen for fastsættelse af normer for letfordærvelige produkter og kvalitetsudvikling under De Forenede Nationers Økonomiske Kommission for Europa (FN/ECE); UDSTEDT FØLGENDE FORORDNING: Artikel 1 Handelsnormerne for blommer henhørende under KN- kode 0809 40 05 er fastsat i bilaget. Normerne gælder for alle handelsled på de i forordning (EF) nr. 2200/96 fastsatte betingelser. i Dog kan produkterne i de handelsled, som følger efter forsendelsen, have følgende fejl forhold til de i normerne indeholdte krav:  en lettere forringelse af friskhedstilstand og fasthed  for produkter i andre klasser end klasse »Ekstra«: små forandringer på grund af deres udvikling og deres mere eller mindre letfordærvelige karakter. Artikel 2 formålet med at anvende disse normer er at fjerne produkter af utilfredsstillende kvalitet fra markedet, at styre produktionen, så den opfylder forbrugernes krav, og lette handelsforbindelserne på grundlag af loyal konkurrence og dermed bidrage til at gøre produktionen mere rentabel; forordning (EØF) nr. 1591/87 foretages I ændringer: følgende 1) I titlen ændres udtrykket »bladselleri, spinat og blommer« til »bladselleri og spinat«. normerne gælder for alle handelsled; transport over en længere afstand, oplagring af en vis varighed eller de forskellige former for behandling, produk- terne underkastes, kan medføre visse forandringer på grund af produkternes biologiske udvikling og deres mere eller mindre letfordærvelige karakter; (1) EFT L 297 af 21. 11. 1996, s. 1. (2) EFT L 108 af 27. 4. 1999, s. 7. (3) EFT L 146 af 6. 6. 1987, s. 36. (4) EFT L 126 af 17. 5. 1997, s. 11. 2) I artikel 1, stk. 1, udgår femte led. 3) Bilag V udgår. Artikel 3 Denne forordning træder i kraft på tredjedagen efter offentliggørelsen i De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende. Den anvendes fra den 1. juli 1999. L 141/6 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende 4. 6. 1999 Denne forordning er bindende i alle enkeltheder og gælder umiddelbart medlemsstat. i hver Udfærdiget i Bruxelles, den 3. juni 1999. På Kommissionens vegne Franz FISCHLER Medlem af Kommissionen 4. 6. 1999 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende L 141/7 BILAG NORMER FOR BLOMMER I. DEFINITION Normerne gælder for blommer af de sorter (cultivarer) af arterne  Prunus domestica L. ssp. domestica  Prunus domestica L. ssp. insititia (L. ) Schneid.  Prunus domestica L. ssp. italica (Borkh. ) Gams  Prunus domestica L. ssp. syriaca (Borkh. ) Janchen  Prunus salicina Lindl. der er bestemt til levering i frisk tilstand til forbrugerne. Normerne omfatter ikke blommer til industriel forarbejdning. II. BESTEMMELSER VEDRØRENDE KVALITET Ved normerne fastsættes de kvalitetskrav, som blommer skal opfylde efter klargøring og emballering. A. Mindstekrav Generelt for klasserne gælder under hensyn til tolerancer og særlige bestemmelser for de enkelte klasser, at blommerne skal være:  hele  sunde; produkter, der er angrebet af råd eller er forringet i en sådan grad, at de er uegnede til konsum, udelukkes  rene, praktisk taget fri for synlige fremmedlegemer  praktisk taget fri for skadegørere  praktisk taget fri for skader forårsaget af skadegørere  fri for unormal ydre fugtighed  fri for fremmed lugt og/eller smag. Blommerne skal være omhyggeligt plukkede. De skal være tilstrækkeligt udviklede og modne. Blommernes udvikling og tilstand skal være således, at de kan:  tåle transport og håndtering  ankomme til bestemmelsesstedet i tilfredsstillende stand. B. Klasseinddeling Blommer inddeles i følgende tre klasser: i) Klasse »Ekstra« Blommer i denne klasse skal være af fineste kvalitet. De skal have sortens typiske form, udvikling og farve. De skal:  praktisk taget være dækket af det naturlige vokslag  have fast frugtkød. De må ikke have fejl, bortset fra meget lette overfladefejl, som ikke forringer helhedsindtrykket, kvaliteten, holdbarheden eller præsentationen i emballagen. L 141/8 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende 4. 6. 1999 ii) Klasse I Blommer i denne klasse skal være af god kvalitet. De skal have sortens kendetegn. Følgende små fejl kan dog tillades, hvis de ikke forringer helhedsindtrykket, kvaliteten, holdbar- heden eller præsentationen i emballagen:  små formfejl  små udviklingsfejl  små farvefejl  aflange overfladefejl, hvis længde højst må udgøre 1/3 af frugtens største diameter. Der tillades navnlig helede revner for sorterne »grøn reine-claude« (1)  andre overfladefejl, såfremt de højst udgør 1/16 af den samlede overflade. iii) Klasse II Denne klasse indbefatter blommer, der ikke kan placeres i de højere klasser, men som opfylder ovennævnte mindstekrav. Følgende fejl kan accepteres, hvis blommerne bibeholder deres væsentlige kendetegn med hensyn til kvalitet, holdbarhed og præsentation:  formfejl  udviklingsfejl  farvefejl  overfladefejl, såfremt de højst udgør 1/4 af den samlede overflade. III. BESTEMMELSER VEDRØRENDE STØRRELSESSORTERING Størrelsen fastsættes som den største diameter i tværsnit. Der er fastsat følgende mindstestørrelser: Sorter med store frugter (1) Andre sorter Mirabeller og Damson (1) Jf. listen i bilaget til disse normer. Klasse »Ekstra« og I Klasse II 35 mm 28 mm 20 mm 30 mm 25 mm 17 mm For klasse »Ekstra« må forskellen i diameter mellem frugter i samme pakning højst være på 10 mm. IV. BESTEMMELSER VEDRØRENDE TOLERANCER Følgende tolerancer for kvalitet og størrelse er tilladt i hver pakning af blommer, der ikke opfylder kravene til den angivne klasse. A. Kvalitetstolerancer i) Klasse »Ekstra« 5 % efter antal eller vægt af blommer, der ikke opfylder kravene til klassen, men som opfylder kravene til klasse I eller undtagelsesvis falder inden for tolerancerne for denne klasse. (1) Definition: reine-claude (abricots verts, Dauphine, Greengage), der har grøn skal med et let gulligt skær. 4. 6. 1999 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende L 141/9 ii) Klasse I 10 % efter antal eller vægt af blommer, der ikke opfylder kravene til klassen, men som opfylder kravene til klasse II eller undtagelsesvis falder inden for tolerancerne for denne klasse. Inden for denne tolerance må revnede og/eller ormstukne blommer højst udgøre 2 % af den samlede mængde. iii) Klasse II 10 % efter antal eller vægt af blommer, der hverken opfylder kravene til klassen eller mindstekra- vene, dog bortset fra frugter, der er angrebet af råd, har tydelige stødpletter eller andre forringelser, som gør dem uegnede til konsum. Inden for denne tolerance må revnede og/eller ormstukne blommer højst udgøre 4 % af den samlede mængde. B. Størrelsestolerancer For alle kvalitetsklasser: 10 % efter antal eller vægt af blommer kan være højst 3 mm mindre eller større end mindstestørrelsen eller den størrelse, der er angivet på pakningen. V. BESTEMMELSER VEDRØRENDE PRÆSENTATION A. Ensartethed Indholdet af hver pakning skal være ensartet og må kun bestå af blommer af samme oprindelse, sort, kvalitet og størrelse (hvis der er fastsat størrelsessortering), og for klasse »Ekstra« skal blommerne desuden være af ensartet farve. Den synlige del af pakningens indhold skal være repræsentativ for hele indholdet. B. Emballering Blommer skal emballeres således, at de er rimeligt beskyttede. Materialerne, der anvendes indvendigt i pakningen, skal være nye, rene og af en kvalitet, der ikke kan fremkalde ydre eller indre forringelser af produkterne. Anvendelse af materialer, herunder papir eller mærkater med handelsmæssige oplysninger, er tilladt, hvis påtrykningen eller mærkningen foretages med sværte eller lim, der er giftfri. Pakningerne skal være fri for ethvert fremmedlegeme. C. Præsentation Blommer kan præsenteres således:  i detailsalgsemballager  i et eller flere adskilte lag  løst i emballager, dog ikke for klasse »Ekstra«. VI. BESTEMMELSER VEDRØRENDE MÆRKNING Hver pakning skal på samme side være forsynet med følgende oplysninger, anført med bogstaver, som er letlæselige, ikke kan udviskes og er synlige udefra: A. Identifikation Pakker og/eller afsender: navn og adresse eller et af en officiel myndighed udstedt eller anerkendt mærke. Anvendes der en kode (et mærke), skal angivelsen »pakker« og/eller »afsender« (eller tilsvarende forkortelser) dog anføres i umiddelbar sammenhæng med koden (mærket). B. Produktets art  »Blommer«, hvis indholdet ikke er synligt udefra  sortsnavn. C. Produktets oprindelse Oprindelsesland og eventuelt produktionsområde eller national, regional eller lokal betegnelse. D. Handelsmæssige oplysninger  klasse  størrelse (hvis der er fastsat størrelsessortering), udtrykt ved mindste og største diameter E. Officielt kontrolmærke (valgfrit) L 141/10 DA De Europæiske Fællesskabers Tidende 4. 6. 1999 Ikke-udtømmende liste over blommesorter med store frugter Andys Pride Ariel Apple Beauty Belle de Louvain (Bella di Lovanio) Bernardina Bleue de Belgique Blue Fré Burmosa Cacanska lepotica (Belle de Cacak) Cacanska najbolja (Meilleure de Cacak) Cacanska rana (Précoce de Cacak) California Blue (Blu, California) Calita Coe’s Golden Drop De Fraile (Fraila) Denniston Superb Early Orleans (Monsieur Hâtif) Edwards (Colbus) Eldorado Emma Leppermann Empress Formosa Friar Frontier Gaviota Giant (Burbank Giant Prune) Goccia d’Oro Golden Japan Grand Prix (Grand Prize) Grand Rosa Hackman Hall Harris Monarch Harry Pickstone Heron Impérial Epineuse Jefferson (Jefferson’s Gage) Jori’s Plum June Blood Kelsey Kirke’s Plum (Kirke) Laroda Late Santa Rosa Magna Glauca Manns Number One Marjorie’s Seedling Mariposa Merton Gage (Merton) Merton Gem Monarch Morettini 355 (Cœur de Lion) Nubiana Nueva Extremadura Oneida Ontario Ozark Premier Pond’s Seedling President Prince Engelbert Prince of Wales (Prince de Galles) Prof. Collumbien Prune Martin Queen Rosa Queen’s Crown (Cox’s Emperor) Quetsche Blanche de Létricourt Red Beauty Redgold Redroy Regina Claudia Mostruosa Regina d’Italia Reine-Claude d’Althan (Falso) Reine-Claude d’Oullins (Oullin’s Gage) Rosar Premier Royale de Montauban Royale de Tours Ruth Gerstetter Sangue di Drago Santa Rosa Satsuma Improved Seneca Simka Songold Starking Delicious Sultan Swan Gage Tragedy Utility (Laxton’s Utility) Valor Victoria Vision Washington Wickson Yakima Zimmers Frühzwetsche


title: Direttiva 1999/56/CE della Commissione, del 3 giugno 1999, che adegua al progresso tecnico la direttiva 78/933/CEE del Consiglio relativa all'installazione dei dispositivi di illuminazione e di segnalazione luminosa dei trattori agricoli o forestali a ruote (Testo rilevante ai fini del SEE)

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agricultural vehicle
signalling device
tractor
vehicle parts

text: 11. 6. 1999 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee L 146/31 DIRETTIVA 1999/56/CE DELLA COMMISSIONE del 3 giugno 1999 che adegua al progresso tecnico la direttiva 78/933/CEE del Consiglio relativa all’installazione dei dispositivi di illuminazione e di segnalazione luminosa dei trattori agricoli o forestali a ruote (Testo rilevante ai fini del SEE) LA COMMISSIONE DELLE COMUNITÀ EUROPEE, visto il trattato che istituisce la Comunità europea, vista la direttiva 74/150/CEE del Consiglio, del 4 marzo 1974, concernente il ravvicinamento delle legislazioni degli Stati membri relative all’omologazione dei trattori agricoli o forestali e ruote (1), modificata da ultimo dalla direttiva 97/54/CE del Parlamento europeo e del Consi- glio (2), in particolare l’articolo 11, vista la direttiva 78/933/CEE del Consiglio, del 17 ottobre 1978, concernente il ravvicinamento delle legislazioni degli Stati membri relative all’installazione dei dispositivi di illuminazione e di segnalazione luminosa dei trattori agricoli o forestali a ruote (3), modificata da ultimo dalla direttiva 97/54/CE, in particolare l’articolo 5, (1) (2) considerando che, per migliorare la sicurezza, è opportuno specificare le modalità d’installazione delle luci di segnalazione; considerando che le disposizioni della presente direttiva sono conformi al parere del comitato per l’adeguamento al progresso tecnico istituito dalla direttiva 74/150/CEE, HA ADOTTATO LA PRESENTE DIRETTIVA: Articolo 1 Gli allegati della direttiva 78/933/CEE sono modificati conformemente all’allegato della presente direttiva. Articolo 2 A decorrere dal 1o luglio 2000, gli Stati membri non 1. possono:  rifiutare, per un tipo di trattore, l’omologazione CE o il rilascio del documento di cui all’articolo 10, para- grafo 1, terzo trattino, della direttiva 74/150/CEE, o l’omologazione di portata nazionale,  rifiutare la prima immissione in circolazione dei trat- tori, se tali trattori sono conformi alle prescrizioni della diret- tiva 78/933/CEE, come modificata dalla presente direttiva. (1) GU L 84 del 28. 3. 1974, pag. 10. (2) GU L 277 del 10. 10. 1997, pag. 24. (3) GU L 325 del 20. 11. 1978, pag. 16. A decorrere dal 1o gennaio 2001, gli Stati membri: 2.  cessano di rilasciare il documento di cui all’articolo terzo trattino, della direttiva 74/ 10, paragrafo 1, 150/CEE per un tipo di trattore, se detto trattore non è conforme alle prescrizioni della direttiva 78/ 933/CEE, modificata dalla presente direttiva,  possono rifiutare l’omologazione di portata nazionale di un tipo di trattore se esso non è conforme alle prescrizioni della direttiva 78/933/CEE, come modifi- cata dalla presente direttiva. Articolo 3 1. Gli Stati membri mettono in vigore le disposizioni legislative, regolamentari ed amministrative necessarie per conformarsi alla presente direttiva entro il 30 giugno 2000. Essi ne informano immediatamente la Commis- sione. Quando gli Stati membri adottano tali disposizioni, queste contengono un riferimento alla presente direttiva o sono corredate di un siffatto riferimento all’atto della pubblicazione ufficiale. Le modalità del riferimento sono decise dagli Stati membri. 2. Gli Stati membri comunicano alla Commissione il testo delle disposizioni essenziali di diritto interno che essi adottano nel settore disciplinato dalla presente diret- tiva. Articolo 4 La presente direttiva entra in vigore il ventesimo giorno succesivo alla pubblicazione nella Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee. Articolo 5 Gli Stati membri sono destinatari della presente direttiva. Fatto a Bruxelles, il 3 giugno 1999. Per la Commissione Martin BANGEMANN Membro della Commissione L 146/32 IT Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee 11. 6. 1999 ALLEGATO Gli allegati della direttiva 78/933/CEE sono così modificati: 1) L’allegato I è così modificato: a) Al punto 3. 13:  il riferimento al giallo selettivo è soppresso ovunque;  al nono trattino, dopo la parola «bianco», il resto della frase è soppresso;  l’ultimo comma è soppresso. b) Il punto 4. 2. 4. 2. 2 è sostituito dal seguente: «4. 2. 4. 2. 2 Per i trattori sui quali si possono montare accessori frontali, sono ammessi, a un’altezza che non superi 3 000 mm, due proiettori anabbaglianti oltre a quelli di cui al punto 4. 2. 4. 2. 1 se il collegamento elettrico è concepito in modo che due coppie di proiettori anabbaglianti non possano essere accese contemporaneamente». c) Al punto 4. 7. 1, la parola «facoltativa» è sostituita dalla parola «obbligatoria». d) Al punto 4. 9. 4. 2, i termini «2 100 mm» sono sostituiti dai termini «2 300 mm». 2) Allegato II: a) Sotto il titolo, il testo «Articolo 4, paragrafo 2 e articolo 10 della direttiva 74/150/CEE del Consiglio, del 4 marzo 1974, concernente il ravvicinamento delle legislazioni degli Stati membri relative all’omologazione dei trattori agricoli o forestali a ruote aventi una velocità massima per costruzione compresa tra 6 e 25 km/h», è sostituito dal seguente: «Articolo 4, paragrafo 2 e articolo 10 della direttiva 74/150/CEE del Consiglio, del 4 marzo 1974, concernente il ravvicinamento delle legislazioni degli Stati membri relative all’omologazione dei trattori agricoli o forestali a ruote». b) Alla fine della nota 1 sono soppressi i termini «con velocità massima per costruzione compresa tra 6 e 25 km/h»


title: Komisijas Regula (EK) Nr. 1168/1999 (1999. gada 3. jūnijs), kas nosaka tirdzniecības standartus plūmēm

text: 288 LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 03/25. sēj. 31999R1168 4. 6. 1999. EIROPAS KOPIENU OFICIĀLAIS VĒSTNESIS L 141/5 KOMISIJAS REGULA (EK) Nr. 1168/1999 (1999. gada 3. jūnijs), kas nosaka tirdzniecības standartus plūmēm EIROPAS KOPIENU KOMISIJA, ņemot vērā Eiropas Kopienas dibināšanas līgumu, nosūtīšanai; tā kā augstākās šķiras produkti ir jāšķiro un jāiesaiņo īpaši uzmanīgi, attiecībā uz tiem ir jāņem vērā tikai nepietiekams svaigums un turgescence; (5) tā kā šajā regulā paredzētie pasākumi saskan ar Svaigo augļu un dārzeņu pārvaldības komitejas atzinumu, ņemot vērā Padomes 1996. gada 28. oktobra Regulu (EK) Nr. 2200/96 par augļu un dārzeņu tirgus kopīgo organizā- ciju (1), kurā jaunākie grozījumi izdarīti ar Komisijas Regulu (EK) Nr. 857/1999 (2), jo īpaši tās 2. panta 2. punktu, (1) (2) (3) (4) tā kā plūmes ir iekļautas to produktu sarakstā, kuri (EK) Nr. 2200/96 I pielikumā un uzskaitīti Regulas kuriem jāpieņem standarti; tā kā Komisijas 1987. gada 5. jūnija Regula (EEK) Nr. 1591/87, kas nosaka tirdznie- cības standartus galviņkāpostiem, Briseles kāpostiem, salātu selerijām, spinātiem un plūmēm (3), kurā jaunākie grozījumi izdarīti ar Regulu (EK) Nr. 888/97 (4), ir bieži grozīta un vairs nenodrošina juridisku skaidrību; ir skaidrības jāpārstrādā, bet Regulas ar Regulu (EEK) labad saskaņā tā kā Nr. 1591/87 noteikumi par plūmēm būtu jānodala no noteikumiem par citiem produktiem; tā kā tādēļ attie- cīgie noteikumi (EEK) Nr. 1591/87 V pielikums par plūmēm jāsvītro; tā kā, šajā nolūkā un lai saglabātu pārredzamību pasaules tirgū, attiecībā uz plūmēm būtu jāņem vērā standarts, ko ietei- kusi ANO Eiropas Ekonomikas komisijas (UNECE) Darba grupa ātrbojīgo produktu pārstrādes standartizācijai un kvalitātes uzlabošanai; tā kā, piemērojot šos standartus, no tirgus tiktu izņemti neapmierinošas kvalitātes produkti, ražošana tiktu sakār- tota atbilstoši patērētāju prasībām un tiktu sekmētas tirdzniecības attiecības, kas balstās uz godīgu konku- renci, tādējādi padarot ražošanu rentablāku; tā kā šie standarti ir piemērojami visos realizācijas posmos; tā kā pārvadāšana lielos attālumos, uzglabāšana zināmu laiku vai dažādās pārkraušanas darbības, ko izdara ar produktiem, var izraisīt bojāšanos sakarā ar produktu bioloģisko attīstību vai slieksmi ātri bojāties; tā kā šāda bojāšanās būtu jāņem vērā, iepriekšminētos stan- tajos realizācijas posmos, kas seko dartus piemērojot IR PIEŅĒMUSI ŠO REGULU. 1. pants Pielikumā ir noteikts tirdzniecības standarts plūmēm, uz kurām attiecas KN kods 0809 40 05. Šo standartu piemēro visos realizācijas posmos saskaņā ar nosa- cījumiem, kas izklāstīti Regulā (EK) Nr. 2200/96. Tomēr posmos, kas seko nosūtīšanai, produkti attiecībā uz standarta noteikumiem var būt: — mazliet mazāk svaigi un ar mazāku turgescenci, — attiecībā uz produktiem, kas nav augstākās šķiras produkti — mazliet bojāti sakarā ar nogatavošanos un slieksmi bojā- ties. 2. pants Regulā (EEK) Nr. 1591/87 izdara šādus grozījumus: 1) Virsrakstā vārdus “salātu selerijas, dārza spināti un plūmes” nomaina ar vārdiem “salātu selerijas un dārza spināti”. 2) Svītro Regulas 1. panta pirmās daļas piekto ievilkumu. 3) Svītro V pielikumu. 3. pants lpp. Šī regula stājas spēkā trešajā dienā pēc publicēšanas Eiropas Kopienu Oficiālajā Vēstnesī. (1) OV L 297, 21. 11. 1996. , 1. (2) OV L 108, 27. 4. 1999. , 7. (3) OV L 146, 6. 6. 1987. , 36. (4) OV L 126, 17. 5. 1997. , 11. lpp. lpp. lpp. To piemēro no 1999. gada 1. jūlija. 03/25. sēj. LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 289 Šī regula uzliek saistības kopumā un ir tieši piemērojama visās dalībvalstīs. Briselē, 1999. gada 3. jūnijā Komisijas vārdā — Komisijas loceklis Franz FISCHLER 290 LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 03/25. sēj. PIELIKUMS PLŪMJU STANDARTS I. PRODUKTA DEFINĪCIJA Šo standartu piemēro dažādu varietāšu (šķirņu) plūmēm, kas izaudzētas no: — Prunus domestica L. ssp. domestica, — Prunus domestica L. ssp. insititia(L. ) Schneid. , — Prunus domestica L. ssp. italica (Borkh. ) Gams, — Prunus domestica L. ssp. syriaca (Borkh. ) Janchen un — Prunus salicina Lindl, kuras jāpiegādā patērētājam svaigas, neskaitot plūmes rūpnieciskai pārstrādei. II. NOTEIKUMI PAR KVALITĀTI Standarta mērķis ir noteikt kvalitātes prasības plūmēm pēc to sagatavošanas un iepakošanas. A. Prasību minimums Ievērojot īpašus noteikumus attiecībā uz katru šķiru un pieļaujamās pielaides, visu šķiru plūmēm jābūt: — veselām, — nebojātām; produkti, kurus skārusi puve vai kas sabojājušies tā, ka kļuvuši nederīgi patēriņam, nav izmanto- jami, — tīrām, praktiski bez jebkādiem redzamiem svešķermeņiem, — praktiski bez kaitēkļiem, — praktiski bez bojājumiem, ko izraisījuši kaitēkļi, — bez pārmērīga ārējā mitruma, — bez svešas izcelsmes smaržas un/vai garšas. Plūmēm jābūt novāktām rūpīgi. Tām jābūt pietiekami gatavām un nobriedušām. Plūmju gatavībai un kondīcijai jābūt tādai, lai tās varētu: — izturēt pārvadāšanu un pārkraušanu, un — lai tās pietiekami labā kondīcijā varētu nogādāt galamērķī. B. Klasifikācija Plūmes klasificē šādās trijās šķirās: i) augstākā šķira Šās šķiras plūmēm jābūt augstākā labuma plūmēm. Tām jābūt ar šķirnei raksturīgo formu, gatavību un nokrāsu. Tām jābūt: — praktiski klātām ar apsarmi atkarībā no šķirnes, — ar stingru mīkstumu. Tām jābūt nebojātām, izņemot pavisam nelielus virsmas bojājumus, ja tie neietekmē produkta kopējo izskatu, kvalitāti, uzglabājamību un noformējumu iesaiņojumā. 03/25. sēj. LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 291 ii) I šķira Šās šķiras plūmēm jābūt labas kvalitātes plūmēm. Tām jābūt ar attiecīgajai šķirnei raksturīgajām īpašībām. Tomēr ir pieļaujami šādi nelieli bojājumi ar noteikumu, ka tie neietekmē produkta kopējo izskatu, kvalitāti, uzglabājamību un noformējumu iesaiņojumā: — nelielas formas nepilnības, — nelieli trūkumi gatavības ziņā, — nelielas nokrāsas nepilnības, — iegareni mizas bojājumi nedrīkst pārsniegt vienu trešdaļu no augļa maksimālā diametra. Aizvilkušās plaisas jo īpaši ir pieļaujamas “Golden gage” šķirņu plūmēm (1), — citi mizas bojājumi, kuru kopējā platība nedrīkst pārsniegt vienu sešpadsmitdaļu no visas virsmas. iii) II šķira Šajā šķirā ietilpst plūmes, ko nevar pieskaitīt augstākām šķirām, bet kas atbilst iepriekš izklāstītajam prasību minimumam. Ar noteikumu, ka plūmēm ir saglabājušās tām raksturīgās īpašības attiecībā uz kvalitāti, uzglabājamību un noformējumu, ir pieļaujamas šādas nepilnības: — formas nepilnības, — trūkumi gatavības ziņā, — nokrāsas nepilnības, — citi mizas bojājumi, kuru kopējā platība nedrīkst pārsniegt vienu sešpadsmitdaļu no visas virsmas. III. NOTEIKUMI PAR KLASIFICĒŠANU PĒC LIELUMA Lielumu nosaka pēc lielākā diametra šķērsgriezumā. Tiek noteikti šādi minimālie izmēri: Lielaugļu šķirnes (1) Citas šķirnes Mirabeles un mazās plūmes (krēķi) (1) Skatīt šim standartam pievienoto sarakstu. Augstākā šķira un I šķira 35 mm 28 mm 20 mm II šķira 30 mm 25 mm 17 mm Augstākajai šķirai maksimālā diametra starpība starp jebkuriem viena iepakojuma augļiem ir 10 mm. IV. NOTEIKUMI PAR PIELAIDĒM Katrā iepakojumā ir atļautas pielaides attiecībā uz kvalitāti un lielumu produktiem, kuri neatbilst norādītās šķiras prasībām. A. Kvalitātes pielaides i) Augstākā šķira 5 % plūmju pēc skaita vai svara, kas neatbilst šķiras prasībām, bet atbilst I šķiras prasībām vai, izņēmuma kārtā, iekļaujas minētās šķiras pielaižu robežās. (1) Definīcija: renklodes (zaļās aprikozes, dauphines, greengages) ar zaļu mizu un dzeltenīgu spīdumu. 292 LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 03/25. sēj. ii) I šķira 10 % plūmju pēc skaita vai svara, kas neatbilst šķiras prasībām, bet atbilst II šķiras prasībām vai, izņēmuma kārtā, iekļaujas minētās šķiras pielaižu robežās. Šās pielaides robežās ne vairāk kā 2 % no kopējā daudzuma var būt ieplīsuši un/vai tārpaini augļi. iii) II šķira 10 % plūmju pēc skaita vai svara, kas neatbilst ne šķiras prasībām, ne prasību minimumam, izņemot produktus, ko skārusi puve, saspiedums vai citāds bojājums, kura dēļ tās nav derīgas lietošanai pārtikā. Šās pielaides robežās ne vairāk kā 4 % no kopējā daudzuma var būt ieplīsuši un/vai tārpaini augļi. B. Lieluma pielaides Visu šķiru plūmēm 10 % no plūmju skaita vai svara, kas atšķiras no minimālā lieluma vai lieluma, kas minēts uz iepakojuma, novirze nepārsniedz 3 mm virs vai zem noteiktās robežas. V. NOTEIKUMI PAR NOFORMĒJUMU A. Vienveidība Visam iepakojuma saturam jābūt vienveidīgam un tajā jābūt vienas un tās pašas izcelsmes, šķirnes, kvalitātes un lieluma (ja šķiro pēc lieluma) plūmēm, bet augstākās klases plūmēm jābūt vienveidīgām arī pēc nokrāsas. Katra iesaiņojuma satura redzamajai daļai jāatspoguļo viss saturs. B. Iepakojums Plūmēm jābūt iesaiņotām tā, lai produkts būtu pienācīgi aizsargāts. jābūt jauniem, tīriem un tādas kvalitātes, kas ļauj pasargāt Materiāliem, ko izmanto iesaiņojuma iekšpusē, produktu no jebkādiem ārējiem vai iekšējiem bojājumiem. Materiālus, jo īpaši papīru vai zīmogus ar tirdzniecības specifikācijām, atļauts izmantot ar noteikumu, ka drukāšana vai marķēšana ir izdarīta ar netoksisku krāsu vai līmi. Iepakojumiem jābūt bez jebkādiem svešķermeņiem. C. Noformējums Plūmes var būt: — nelielos iepakojumos, — vienā vai vairākās kārtās, kas atdalītas cita no citas, — iepakojumā kā berama masa, izņemot augstākās šķiras plūmes. VI. NOTEIKUMI PAR MARĶĒŠANU Uz katra iepakojuma jābūt šādai marķējumu un redzama no ārpuses: informācijai, kas atrodas vienā iepakojuma pusē, ir salasāma, ar neizdzēšamu A. Identifikācija Iesaiņotājs un/vai nosūtītājs: nosaukums un adrese vai oficiāli piešķirts vai pieņemts kods. Tomēr gadījumā, ja izmanto kodu, atsauce “iesaiņotājs un/vai nosūtītājs (vai līdzvērtīgs saīsinājums)” jānorāda cieši kopā ar koda marķējumu. B. Produkcijas veids — “Plūmes”, ja saturs nav redzams no ārpuses, — šķirnes nosaukums. C. Produkcijas izcelsme Izcelsmes valsts un pēc izvēles arī apgabals, kurā produkts izaudzēts, vai valsts, reģiona vai vietas ģeogrāfiskais nosaukums. D. Tirdzniecības specifikācijas — šķira, — lielums (ja klasificē pēc lieluma), kas izteikts ar minimālo un maksimālo diametru. E. 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LV Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis 293 Nepilnīgs lielaugļu šķirņu saraksts Andy’s Pride Ariel Apple Beauty Belle de Louvain (Bella di Lovanio) Bernardina Bleue de Belgique Blue Fré Burmosa Cacanska lepotica (Belle de Cacak) Cacanska najbolja (Meilleure de Cacak) Cacanska rana (Précoce de Cacak) California Blue (Blu, California) Calita Coe’s Golden Drop De Fraile (Fraila) Denniston Superb Early Orleans (Monsieur Hâtif) Edwards (Colbus) Eldorado Emma Leppermann Empress Formosa Friar Frontier Gaviota Giant (Burbank Giant Prune) Goccia d’Oro Golden Japan Grand Prix (Grand Prize) Grand Rosa Hackman Hall Harris Monarch Harry Pickstone Heron Impérial Epineuse Jefferson (Jefferson’s Gage) Jori’s Plum June Blood Kelsey Kirke’s Plum (Kirke) Laroda Late Santa Rosa Magna Glauca Manns Number One Marjorie’s Seedling Mariposa Merton Gage (Merton) Merton Gem Monarch Morettini 355 (Cœur de Lion) Nubiana Nueva Extremadura Oneida Ontario Ozark Premier Pond’s Seedling President Prince Engelbert Prince of Wales (Prince de Galles) Prof. Collumbien Prune Martin Queen Rosa Queen’s Crown (Cox’s Emperor) Quetsche Blanche de Létricourt Red Beauty Redgold Redroy Regina Claudia Mostruosa Regina d’Italia Reine-Claude d’Althan (Falso) Reine-Claude d’Oullins (Oullin’s Gage) Rosar Premier Royale de Montauban Royale de Tours Ruth Gerstetter Sangue di Drago Santa Rosa Satsuma Improved Seneca Simka Songold Starking Delicious Sultan Swan Gage Tragedy Utility (Laxton’s Utility) Valor Victoria Vision Washington Wickson Yakima Zimmers Frühzwetsche


title: Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the 'Proposal for a Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection'

eurovoc_concepts:
EU action
action programme
civil defence
proposal (EU)

text: 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/53 Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the ‘Proposal for a Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection’ (1999/C 293/10) THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS, having regard to the proposal for a Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection [COM(1998) 768 final] (1); having regard to the decision taken by the Council on 9 February 1999, under the first paragraph of Article 198c of the Treaty establishing the European Community, to consult the Committee of the Regions on the matter; having regard to the decision taken by its Bureau on 10 March 1999 to direct Commission 4 — Spatial Planning, Urban Issues, Energy and Environment — to draw up the relevant opinion; having regard to the draft opinion CdR 104/99 rev. 1 adopted by Commission 4 on 16 April 1999 (rapporteur: Johan Sauwens), adopted the following opinion at its 29th plenary session of 2 and 3 June 1999 (meeting of 3 June) by majority vote. Introduction 1. The COR notes the proposal for a Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection. This Decision will extend the current action programme beyond 1 January 2000 in order to facilitate the further consolidation and strengthening of Community cooperation in the field of civil protection. 2. • • • • The main objectives of the action programme are: to support Member States’ efforts for the protection of persons, the environment and property in the event of natural and technological disasters; to support Member States in their attempts to increase the degree of preparedness of civil protection bodies; to improve response techniques; to support public information, education and awareness. General comments 3. The Committee agrees to a large extent with the proposal, which has been carefully drafted and satisfies key expectations of the general public. 4. The proposed Community measures are clearly not a substitute for Member States’ efforts in the field of civil protection. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, (1) OJ C 28, 3. 2. 1999, p. 29. the purpose is to support and supplement national efforts and above all to provide for an extensive exchange of national experience and mutual assistance in case of need. The basis for cooperation in the field of civil protection 5. dates back to 1985, when the foundations were laid by a ministerial agreement. Since then the relevant Council of Ministers has approved six resolutions, which have led to the establishment of EU cooperation. There have been significant activities in this area since 1992 culminating in the first action programme. The new programme builds on the programme that 6. was launched on 1 January 1998 and will terminate on 31 December 1999. It is based on the experience gathered in the first programme, but also on new needs stemming from the new hazards which modern life has created for mankind and the environment. In this connection the new programme is focused inter alia on providing the general public with information about self-protection and how to behave in the event of disasters. 7. The proposed action programme will also help to integrate civil protection considerations into other Community and national policies. This will apply in particular to the prevention and combating of fires and floods. 8. The proposed project-based approach, with a lead coun- try being selected for each project and the aim and budget being specified in detail, will enhance the effectiveness of the measures. The three-year timeframe introduced for the first action 9. programme has been retained for the new programme, which will run until 31 December 2004. C 293/54 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 The financial statement accompanying the decision 10. clearly explains the grounds for the action programme. 11. Bearing in mind the comments made in point 4 on the subsidiarity principle, the Committee of the Regions wishes to emphasize the role played by local and regional authorities with regard to assistance provision and civil protection. These authorities have the best local knowledge and are in the best position to judge the assistance required. The EU action programme must support improvements to the work of regional and local authorities and the programme must never result in national or EU authorities taking the place of local or regional authorities. However, the Committee of the Regions would underline the fact that the implementation of this action programme will have financial consequences for local authorities and that for this reason the latter must also be able to benefit from the funding provided. associations of elected politicians, as representatives of the Member States, have seats on the consultative committee referred to in Article 4 of the proposal for a Council decision and responsible for helping the Commission to implement the action programme. 13. The Committee of the Regions would like to refer to the specific situation in border areas. It is often the case that there is an extensive civil protection network in one particular country but that this cannot be deployed in a neighbouring country because of red-tape. The action programme must be extended to include a section which focuses on facilitating and developing cross-border cooperation in the field of civil protection. Conclusion 12. Given the major role placed by local and regional authorities with regard to assistance provision and civil protection, the Committee of the Regions asks that the major 14. The Committee of the Regions endorses the proposed new action programme in the field of civil protection provided that its comments in points 11, 12 and 13 are taken into account. Brussels, 3 June 1999. The President of the Committee of the Regions Manfred DAMMEYER


title: Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the 'Effects of high-voltage electricity transmission networks'

eurovoc_concepts:
countryside conservation
electrical energy
electromagnetic interference
energy grid
environmental protection
noise pollution

text: C 293/16 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the ‘Effects of high-voltage electricity transmission networks’ (1999/C 293/03) THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS, having regard to the Proposal for a Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 Hz-300 GHz, COM(1998) 268 final; having regard to the decision taken by the Bureau on 16 September 1998, under the fourth paragraph of Article 198c of the Treaty establishing the European Community, to draw up an Opinion on this subject and to direct Commission 4 ‘Spatial Planning, Urban Issues, Energy and Environment’ to draw up the relevant opinion; having regard to the European test standard CENELEC ENV 50166-1, which was drafted in November 1994 by the TC 111 Technical Committee of the European Committee for Electro-technical Standardis- ation; having regard to the proposals of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), a scientific commission set up by the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) with the aim of promoting protection of both humans and the environment against non-ionizing radiation (NIR); having regard to the proposals of the World Health Organization (WHO) Section on Environmental Health, which is promoting cooperation between scientists of all nations to ensure optimum health conditions for the world’s people; having regard to the rules in effect in various European countries on the effects of low-frequency electric and magnetic fields on human health; having regard to the COR’s wish for the Council to issue a Recommendation on permissible limit values for low-frequency electric and magnetic fields, which, if observed, will ensure that there are no harmful effects on human health; having regard to the Draft Opinion (CdR 399/98 rev. 2) adopted by Commission 4 on 4 February 1999 (Rapporteur: Mr Evangelos Kouloumbis), adopted the following opinion at its 29th plenary session on 2 and 3 June 1999 (meeting of 3 June) by majority vote. 1. Introduction The main environmental issues raised in connection 1. 4. with electricity transmission and distribution lines are: 1. 1. The extremely rapid expansion of electricity and tele- communications networks has resulted in electromagnetic the environment, while generating a steady pollution of the possible effects of increase in public concern about exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Over the past ten years concern has grown about 1. 2. impact of electricity transmission and the environmental distribution in populated areas. The environmental aspect of electricity transmission and distribution encompasses a num- ber of different issues, ranging from the unsightliness of electrical power lines to the growing concern of the general public about the presence and effects of electrical and magnetic fields. • visual pollution; • electrochemical pollution; • electrical and magnetic fields; • noise pollution (high-voltage and ultra-high-voltage trans- mission). 1. 3. Now that transmission of large quantities of electrical power through networks has become a fact of life, the location of high-voltage transmission lines has become particularly relevant. 1. 5. Interest and research are focusing on evaluating the possible harmful effects from high-voltage lines on human health. People living in areas near or even below high-voltage lines have started to ‘sense’ EMFs, particularly in the case of high-intensity fields. 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/17 1. 6. Although there has been significant research into the possible effects of EMFs on health, no definitive conclusions have been reached to date on the risks to living organisms. However, various environmental organizations have adopted a strong and increasingly negative position on the matter. It has to be said that some of the international scientific 1. 7. community still have reservations about safety standards in relation to the effects of electromagnetic fields on the environment and on human health. Many researchers have presented studies indicating that a protective approach is called for on the question of acceptable minimum standards. studies have been carried out and findings published, and it is extremely difficult to draw conclusions from the work of individual scientists. 2. 2. Electromagnetic fields are produced by the flow of electricity, and are present in the environment. Electrical fields depend on tension (potential difference) and are measured in volts per metre (V/m). Buildings, trees, etc. form a protective barrier against electric fields. 1. 8. The standards formulated by CENELEC a few years ago provide an initial basis for revising safety levels in the light of scientific findings and public sensitivities. 2. 3. Magnetic fields depend on the flow of the electrical current and are measured in amperes per metre (A/m). It is not so easy to protect against these fields as against electrical fields, but their intensity decreases substantially with distance. 1. 9. Several cases can be cited to date where public opinion or those directly affected have succeeded in delaying or cancelling the construction of new — or upgrading of old — electrical power lines, resulting in total or partial disruption of the electricity supply (e. g. southern Italy in September 1995, Athens in March 1998). Such cases can be expected to cause more problems in the future. 1. 10. For all the above reasons, a full understanding of the facts and problems relating to the transmission and distri- bution of electrical power will provide a response to growing public concern about the possible effects of electricity trans- mission on public health. It is thought that studying the environmental effects 1. 11. of electric transmission lines in European Union networks will reveal a major obstacle to the development and completion of the Community’s internal market in electric power. The development of an open market in electrical power can be in large amounts of electricity being expected to result transmitted via European networks to achieve optimum econ- omic use and consumption of resources in accordance with the recent Directive concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity (1). 1. 12. Structural measures will therefore be required to ensure the safety of high-voltage lines, paying particular attention to distance from population centres and height of installations. This action will require the involvement of the relevant local authorities. During the 1970s, much attention was paid to the 2. 4. possible effects on human health of exposure to electrical fields. The dozens of detailed studies carried out failed to determine the risk to human health of exposure to electrical fields of the intensity found in areas below transmission lines. 2. 5. During the 1980s, scientific interest shifted mainly to the effects on humans of magnetic fields, focusing in particular on their carcinogenic potential, given that a number of epidemiological studies had provided evidence of an increased incidence of tumours in adolescents and children living near electrical transmission lines. 2. 6. A number of international organizations subsequently re-examined in detail the findings of the above-mentioned studies. In every case it was concluded that the findings were only enough to justify further studies on the effects of magnetic fields on humans, and that there was therefore no reason to change existing protective measures. 2. 7. The risks posed by electromagnetic fields can involve biological action on the human body that can produce thermal and non-thermal effects. 2. The effects of electromagnetic fields The question of how low-frequency electromagnetic 2. 1. fields affect human health has been a major concern of the international community over the past few years. Dozens of (1) Directive 96/92/EC — OJ L 27, 30. 1. 1997, p. 20. Biological effects 2. 8. Biological effects are caused by the action of radiation on the most sensitive and vulnerable tissue, such as the brain, eyes and reproductive organs. Specifically, several studies have linked exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) fields to an increased incidence of cancer and the development of brain tumours. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Committee for Electro-technical Standardisation (CENELEC) have already sponsored multiannual multicentre study programmes to clarify these issues conclusively. C 293/18 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 Thermal effects 2. 9. Thermal effects are fully understood and have been extensively studied. They relate to the overheating of the body when located in the direct radiation field. Most biological molecules absorb energy from time-varying electromagnetic fields, which is converted into kinetic energy, causing them to oscillate. This oscillation produces heat and an increase in body temperature. These thermal effects may be beneficial and pleasant, 2. 10. but they may also be bad for health and safety. This overheating of the molecules must be avoided; the associated risks depend on the intensity of the radiation, not on its frequency. The critical factor is thus the density of the energy absorbed. 2. 11. Establishing the acceptable radiation threshold, i. e. that below which there would be no risk to human safety, is a complicated procedure where safety factors have to be taken into account. The safety limits described as maximum permis- sible exposure levels are not magic dividing lines between complete safety and certain danger. They are recommended limits based on a cumulative appraisal of worldwide research. Non-thermal effects 2. 12. There has been much talk of non-thermal effects recently. Many research findings have already been published, of which only very few indicate some minor effects on cells. Similar or even identical studies to these have detected no such effects. There is no clear mechanism by which non-thermal 2. 13. biological effects would be produced, and consequently all existing evidence is indirect. It is considered very difficult to investigate non-thermal effects, and even more difficult to evaluate epidemiological studies, because of the many dis- torting factors present. effectively marking the first phase in an effort to address both the problem of exposure to electromagnetic fields in general and specific questions such as the procedure for measuring electromagnetic fields and ways of controlling and regulating human exposure to them and to the currents they emit. 3. 2. Standard ENV 50166-1 is concerned with the preven- tion of harmful effects caused by short-term exposure of the human body to static and low-frequency electromagnetic fields in the spectral range of 0 Hz to 10 kHz. Within this range, electrical fields and magnetic fields have to be considered separately. Specifically, this standard takes into account: (a) 3. 3. induced currents in the human body, which can stimulate nerve and muscle tissue; (b) surface currents from electric fields that can produce irritation and pressure; and (c) currents that may flow through the body when it comes into contact with objects in the field, provoking electric shock or momentary discomfort. The standard sets basic limits and reference levels for 3. 4. exposure to electromagnetic radiation. It also divides these levels into two categories for implementation purposes: exposure of workers to electromagnetic fields and exposure of the population in general. The reference ranges and electrical current levels have understandably been set two to three times lower for the latter category than for the former. 3. 5. However, further studies may lead, and have led, some countries to regard the reference levels set by the standard as the minimum requirement in certain spectral ranges, and to set stricter safety limits. Furthermore, this standard is likely to be amended in the light of recent scientific findings, until it ultimately is made into a definitive standard; it may even be withdrawn altogether. It is clear from the above that still more research and study is needed on this broader, but crucial field, if full standardization is to be achieved. 2. 14. So far the international scientific community does not consider such evidence to be sufficiently serious or well enough substantiated to warrant or require the setting of safety thresholds with respect to non-thermal effects. 3. 6. Although the above-mentioned standard (as well as ENV 50166-2) is not binding in principle, it is regarded as a its very important and influential existence ensures safety, within the single European market, allowing substandard equipment to be identified and replaced. instrument, given that 3. Standards for electromagnetic fields 3. 1. In November 1994 the TC 111 Technical Committee of the European Committee for Electro-technical Standard- isation (CENELEC) approved the publication of European Standard ENV 50166-1, ‘Human exposure to electromagnetic fields, low frequency (0 Hz — 10 kHz)’. This, together with standard ENV 50166-2 on frequencies of 10 kHz to 300 GHz are the first Europe-wide instruments to deal with the matter, 4. Legal provisions 4. 1. All electrical and electronic installations and appliances produce electro-magnetic fields. The strength of these fields depends directly on the voltage and distance from the point where the electrical current is flowing. 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/19 4. 2. Although electrical fields are not harmful to humans, they can have unpleasant effects, such as pins and needles, or itching, and may cause certain electrical and electronic appliances and instruments (e. g. pacemakers) to malfunction. 4. 4. 2. 3. The French rejected a change in the law which would have banned the siting of high-voltage power lines near inhabited buildings, allowing the creation of ‘corridors’ where building below power lines would be prohibited. 4. 3. On the other hand, it is suspected that magnetic fields do affect human health, and such fields have therefore been the subject of dozens of studies worldwide. The overwhelming majority of these studies have not proved that magnetic fields are dangerous, though obviously there is no irrefutable evidence to confirm the reverse. 4. 4. 2. 4. The Committee of the Regions feels there is a need to specify that new buildings must be located a minimum distance from power lines. This minimum distance should be equal to that specified for the construction of new power lines near existing buildings. 4. 4. Regulations on electromagnetic fields 4. 4. 1. E x p o s u r e l i m i t s f o r E M F s 4. 4. 1. 1. In January 1990 the IRPA (International Radiation Protection Association), under the aegis of the WHO (World Health Organization), and in 1998 the ICNIRP (International issued Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) ‘Interim guidelines on limits of exposure to 50/60 Hz electric and magnetic fields’. 4. 5. Contentious claims 4. 5. 1. case of: Electro-magnetic fields are usually invoked in the • • • appeals against the construction of new transmission lines; claims for compensation from property owners with buildings near power lines; financial obligations to people with health problems caused by electromagnetic fields. The exposure limits recommended by these guidelines for the general public are: 5 kV/m for electrical fields; 0. 1 mT for magnetic fields. 4. 5. 2. In the debate over construction of new power lines, electromagnetic fields are among the issues cited in appeals against the erection of high-voltage lines. 4. 4. 1. 2. CENELEC is looking at proposals for rules based on these suggested limits. Some countries have already adopted these or comparable limits, while others are waiting for them to be officially adopted by CENELEC. 4. 4. 1. 3. Most electricity companies in Europe have accepted the IRPA rules, even though they contain no binding pro- visions. Legislation has been passed in some countries specify- ing the minimum distance of electrical installations from homes and other buildings. 4. 4. 2. D i s t a n c e o f t r a n s m i s s i o n l i n e s f r o m i n h a b i t e d b u i l d i n g s 4. 5. 3. The German and Italian courts reject claims for damages based on the effects of EMFs, because according to the IRPA there is no such risk. Danish courts accept that their is some reduction in the value of buildings located near transmission lines, while in Sweden the presence of EMFs has been taken into account in compensation claims involving owners of property located near transmission lines. 4. 5. 4. Regulations and court rulings will evolve over the coming years to take account of new scientific evidence. However, most European countries have adopted a cautious stance so as not to place an undue economic burden on companies involved in the transmission or distribution of electrical power. Some countries, e. g. Luxembourg, have adopted 4. 4. 2. 1. regulations specifying a minimum distance between electrical power lines and homes and other public buildings such as schools, sports centres, etc. 4. 6. Existing legislation 4. 4. 2. 2. It should be noted that the distance of power lines from inhabited buildings varies between the different European countries. Some countries, e. g. Denmark and Sweden, have decided not to adopt proscriptive rules, but simply to propose precautionary measures defining certain distances from houses or other buildings when new power lines are to be erected. 4. 6. 1. The overwhelming majority of European Union countries have no laws governing electromagnetic fields. Since 1 January 1997, Germany has had an EMF Regulation for certain infrastructure-related areas such as fixed radio trans- mission installations and high-voltage lines to protect the public and surroundings from the impact of environmental damage and to prevent EMF-induced environmental damage. C 293/20 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 4. 7. Legal action Almost all legal proceedings instituted in the Euro- 4. 7. 1. pean Union have been actions opposing the construction of new electrical transmission lines. 5. Conclusions 5. 1. The COR thinks that the Commission must take a clear position on the effects of electro-magnetic fields on the environment and human health on the basis of discussions and studies. 5. 4. The COR considers that limit values for electromag- netic fields should on the one hand ensure that harmful effects on humans and the environment are prevented, but on the other should not contribute to creating intractable problems for the development of electrical power networks. It notes that network use is bound to increase with completion of the internal market in electrical power, as mentioned in EC Directive 96/92. Consequently, new urban development plans by national and regional authorities should stipulate, as a prerequisite, that high-voltage networks be placed undergound when they are passing through urban areas. The COR believes that the proposal presented by the 5. 5. Commission for a Council Recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields is an important first step. The COR feels that significant progress has been 5. 2. made in investigating the probable effects of low-frequency electro-magnetic fields, and that it is therefore now up to the Council to adopt a Recommendation on permissible limit values to prevent any harmful effects on human health and the environment. The COR urges those concerned in the Commission 5. 6. Directorates-General for energy, the environment and health to join forces and continue and intensify their efforts to investigate the issue, bearing in mind as far as possible the concept of risk prevention and minimisation, as is already partly the case — for instance in the area of high frequencies. 5. 3. With respect to setting appropriate limit values for electromagnetic fields, the COR thinks that the findings on which the CENELEC standard is based, as well as the studies that have been carried out on the subject by different international organizations such as the ICNIRP, IRPA and the WHO, should be taken into consideration. Consideration should also be given to non-thermal effects, which can occur at levels well below the maximum levels given and can have adverse effects on human health. 5. 7. The COR asks the Commission to use the experience of local and regional authorities and to cooperate with them on an on-going basis. 5. 8. The COR believes that the effort to align the operation and development of electricity networks in the European Union requires that the Commission propose common limit values for electromagnetic fields in the European countries, taking into account the rules in effect in EU Member States such as Germany and Luxembourg. Brussels, 3 June 1999. The President of the Committee of the Regions Manfred DAMMEYER


title: Ehdotus neuvoston asetukseksi (EY) yhteisön lainsäädännön soveltamisesta Kanariansaariin annetunasetuksen (ETY) N:o 1911/91 muuttamisesta

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Canary Islands
European integration
customs territory (EU)
customs union

text: C 274 E/8 FI Euroopan yhteis(cid:246)jen virallinen lehti 28. 9. 1999 Ehdotus neuvoston asetukseksi (EY) yhteis(cid:246)n lains(cid:228)(cid:228)d(cid:228)nn(cid:246)n soveltamisesta Kanariansaariin anne- tun asetuksen (ETY) N:o 1911/91 muuttamisesta (1999/C 274 E/02) KOM(1999) 226 lopull. (cid:151) 1999/0111(CNS) (Komission esitt(cid:228)m(cid:228) 3 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)n(cid:228) kes(cid:228)kuuta 1999) EUROOPAN UNIONIN NEUVOSTO, joka ottaa huomioon Euroopan yhteis(cid:246)n perustamissopimuksen, ottaa huomioon Espanjan ja Portugalin liittymisasiakirjan ja erityisesti sen 25 artiklan 4 kohdan ensimm(cid:228)isen alakohdan, ottaa huomioon komission ehdotuksen, ottaa huomioon Euroopan parlamentin lausunnon, ottaa huomioon talous- ja sosiaalikomitean lausunnon, sek(cid:228) katsoo, ett(cid:228) 1) Espanjan ja Portugalin liittymisasiakirjan 25 artiklan mu- kaan perustamissopimuksia ja yhteis(cid:246)jen toimielinten anta- mia s(cid:228)(cid:228)d(cid:246)ksi(cid:228) sovelletaan Kanariansaariin, jollei mainitussa artiklassa sek(cid:228) kyseisen asiakirjan p(cid:246)yt(cid:228)kirjassa N:o 2 m(cid:228)(cid:228)- r(cid:228)tyist(cid:228) poikkeuksista muuta johdu, 2) Kanariansaarten alueella on erityisi(cid:228) vaikeuksia maantieteel- lisen sijaintinsa takia, erityisesti syrj(cid:228)isen sijainnin, saaristoi- suuden, maatalous- ja teollisuustuotannon kehittymisen kan- nalta ep(cid:228)suotuisan tuliper(cid:228)isen maan sek(cid:228) luonnonvarojen puutteen takia; neuvosto on toteuttanut er(cid:228)it(cid:228) toimenpiteit(cid:228), joiden tarkoituksena on edist(cid:228)(cid:228) Kanariansaarten yhdenty- mist(cid:228) Euroopan yhteis(cid:246)(cid:246)n ja erityisesti tulliliittoon, 3) t(cid:228)ss(cid:228) yhteydess(cid:228) perinteist(cid:228) v(cid:228)lillist(cid:228) verotusta, jonka tarkoi- tuksena on tasapainottaa Kanariansaarten sijainnista syrj(cid:228)i- sill(cid:228) saarilla aiheutuvia haittatekij(cid:246)it(cid:228), oli tarpeen uudistaa asteittain ja nykyaikaistaa yhteis(cid:246)n lains(cid:228)(cid:228)d(cid:228)nn(cid:246)n mukai- sesti; t(cid:228)ss(cid:228) tarkoituksessa ja muiden toimenpiteiden ohella neuvoston asetuksessa (ETY) N:o 1911/91 (1), sellaisena kuin se on muutettuna asetuksella (ETY) N:o 284/92 (2) annetaan lupa soveltaa 31 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)(cid:228)n joulukuuta 2000 uutta tuotanto- ja tuontiveroa ((cid:148)arbitrio sobre la producci(cid:243)n y sobre las im- portaciones(cid:148), APIM), 4) t(cid:228)m(cid:228)n m(cid:228)(cid:228)r(cid:228)aikaisen veron tarkoituksena on auttaa paikal- lisen tuotannon mukauttamista yhten(cid:228)ismarkkinoiden vaa- (1) EYVL L 171, 29. 6. 1991, s. 1. (2) EYVL L 31, 7. 2. 1992, s. 6. timuksiin verovapautusj(cid:228)rjestelm(cid:228)n avulla; taloudellisten tar- peiden mukaan voidaan my(cid:246)nt(cid:228)(cid:228) t(cid:228)ydellinen tai osittainen verovapautus paikallisen tuotannon tuotteille, jos n(cid:228)m(cid:228) va- pautukset edist(cid:228)v(cid:228)t paikallista tuotantotoimintaa vaikutta- matta kuitenkaan kaupan edellytyksiin yhteisen edun vastai- sella tavalla, 5) asetuksen (ETY) N:o 1911/91 5 artiklan 6 kohdan mukaisesti komissio on tarkastellut APIM:n puitteissa toteutettujen toi- menpiteiden vaikutusta Kanariansaarten talouteen ja tavoit- teisiin Kanariansaarten yhdist(cid:228)miseksi yhteis(cid:246)n tullialuee- seen; t(cid:228)ss(cid:228) tarkastelussa on ilmennyt, ett(cid:228) APIM:n poistami- sella on yleinen my(cid:246)nteinen vaikutus hintoihin ja kielteinen vaikutus tuotantoon ja ty(cid:246)llisyyteen, 6) kielteinen vaikutus tuotantoon ja ty(cid:246)llisyyteen vaihtelee kui- tenkin paljon toimialoittain; vaikka kuluneena siirtym(cid:228)- aikana useimmat alat ovat voineet sopeutua muutokseen, t(cid:228)m(cid:228) ei kuitenkaan koske tiettyj(cid:228) herkkien alojen tuotteita; t(cid:228)m(cid:228)n vuoksi komissio on tutkinut Espanjan viranomaisten pyynn(cid:246)st(cid:228) kaikkein herkimpi(cid:228) aloja, yksil(cid:246)iden herkimpi(cid:228) tuotteita ja todennut, ett(cid:228) seurauksena voi olla jopa t(cid:228)llais- ten alojen katoaminen l(cid:228)hes kokonaan, 7) Espanjan viranomaisten kuulemisen perusteella vaikuttaa tarpeelliselta lyk(cid:228)t(cid:228) veron poistamista 30 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)(cid:228)n kes(cid:228)kuuta 2000 tiettyjen herkkien tuotteiden osalta n(cid:228)iden tuotteiden mukauttamisen helpottamiseksi markkinaolosuhteisiin en- nen veron poistumista; t(cid:228)ll(cid:228) m(cid:228)(cid:228)r(cid:228)aikaisella lykk(cid:228)yksell(cid:228) ei aseta kyseenalaiseksi tavoitetta ottaa k(cid:228)ytt(cid:246)(cid:246)n yhteinen tul- litariffi ja poistaa APIM, vaan sen tarkoituksena on ainoas- taan lievent(cid:228)(cid:228) veron poistamiseksi v(cid:228)ltt(cid:228)m(cid:228)tt(cid:246)m(cid:228)n talouden sopeuttamisen vaikutuksia, 8) sen vuoksi olisi muutettava asetusta (ETY) N:o 1911/91, ja 9) APIM on tarkoitus poistaa 31 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)n(cid:228) joulukuuta 2000; komissio tutkii kuitenkin ennen t(cid:228)t(cid:228) p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)(cid:228) yhdess(cid:228) Espan- jan viranomaisten kanssa kyseisen veron poistamisen lyk- k(cid:228)(cid:228)misest(cid:228) aiheutuneita vaikutuksia kyseisiin toimialoihin ja varsinkin t(cid:228)m(cid:228)n asetuksen kohteena oleviin tuotteisiin; tutkimuksen tulosten perusteella komissio toimittaa tarvitta- essa neuvostolle ehdotuksen perustamissopimuksen mukai- sista toimenpiteist(cid:228), jotta ei vaaranneta tiettyjen erityisen herkkien paikallisten tuotantotoiminnan alojen olemassaoloa mutta varmistetaan kuitenkin nykyisin voimassa olevan ve- ron poistaminen asteittain, 28. 9. 1999 FI Euroopan yhteis(cid:246)jen virallinen lehti C 274 E/9 ON ANTANUT T˜M˜N ASETUKSEN: 2) Lis(cid:228)t(cid:228)(cid:228)n liitteeksi t(cid:228)m(cid:228)n asetuksen liite. 1 artikla Muutetaan asetus (ETY) N:o 1911/91 seuraavasti: 1) Lis(cid:228)t(cid:228)(cid:228)n 5 artiklan 2 kohtaan alakohta seuraavasti: (cid:148)Poiketen ensimm(cid:228)isen alakohdan s(cid:228)(cid:228)nn(cid:246)ksist(cid:228) lyk(cid:228)t(cid:228)(cid:228)n 1 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)st(cid:228) tammikuuta 1999 t(cid:228)m(cid:228)n asetuksen liitteess(cid:228) luetel- tujen alojen tuotteita koskevien veroprosenttien alentamista 30 p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)(cid:228)n kes(cid:228)kuuta 2000. (cid:148) 2 artikla T(cid:228)m(cid:228) asetus tulee voimaan kahdentenakymmenenten(cid:228) p(cid:228)iv(cid:228)n(cid:228) sen j(cid:228)lkeen, kun se on julkaistu Euroopan yhteis(cid:246)jen virallisessa lehdess(cid:228). T(cid:228)m(cid:228) asetus on kaikilta osiltaan velvoittava, ja sit(cid:228) sovelletaan sellaisenaan kaikissa j(cid:228)senvaltioissa


title: Kommissionens förordning (EG) nr 1173/1999 av den 3 juni 1999 om fastställande för maj månad 1999 av den särskilda växelkursen för det belopp som skall utgå som ersättning för kostnaderna för lagring av socker

eurovoc_concepts:
exchange rate
redemption
storage cost
sugar

formats: pdf print

text: L 141/18 SV Europeiska gemenskapernas officiella tidning 4. 6. 1999 KOMMISSIONENS FÖRORDNING (EG) nr 1173/1999 av den 3 juni 1999 om fastställande för maj månad 1999 av den särskilda växelkursen för det belopp som skall utgå som ersättning för kostnaderna för lagring av socker EUROPEISKA GEMENSKAPERNAS KOMMISSION HAR ANTAGIT DENNA FÖRORDNING med beaktande av Fördraget om upprättandet av Euro- peiska gemenskapen, med beaktande av rådets förordning (EEG) nr 1785/81 av den 30 juni 1981 om den gemensamma organisationen av marknaderna för socker (1), senast ändrad genom kommis- sionens förordning (EG) nr 1148/98 (2), med beaktande av rådets förordning (EG) nr 2799/98 av den 15 december 1998 om införande av en agromonetär ordning för euron (3), med beaktande av kommissionens förordning (EEG) nr 1713/93 av den 30 juni 1993 om särskilda bestämmelser tillämpningen av jordbruksomräkningskurserna på för sockerområdet (4), senast ändrad genom förordning (EG) nr 624/1999 (5), särskilt artikel 1. 3 i denna, och av följande skäl: I artikel 1. 2 i förordning (EEG) nr 1713/93 föreskrivs att det belopp som enligt artikel 8 i förordning (EEG) nr 1785/81 skall utgå som ersättning för lagringskostnader skall omräknas till nationell valuta med hjälp av en särskild jordbruksomräkningskurs, vilken skall vara lika med den tidsproportionellt beräknade genomsnittliga jordbruksomräkningskurs som gällt under lagringsmå- naden. Denna särskilda jordbruksomräkningskurs måste fastställas varje månad för föregående månad. För de belopp som skall utgå som ersättning från och med den 1 januari 1999, efter införandet av detta datum av en agromonetär ordning för euron, bör särskilda växelkurser endast fastställas mellan euron och de nationella valutorna i de medlemsstater som inte har infört den gemensamma valutan. Tillämpningen av dessa bestämmelser medför att den särskilda växelkursen för det belopp som skall utgå som ersättning för kostnaderna för lagring av socker måste fastställas för maj månad 1999 i de olika nationella valut- orna i enlighet med bilagan till denna förordning. HÄRIGENOM FÖRESKRIVS FÖLJANDE. Artikel 1 Den särskilda jordbruksväxelkurs som skall användas för de olika nationella valutorna för omräkning av det belopp som skall utgå som ersättning för de lagringskostnader som avses i artikel 8 i förordning (EEG) nr 1785/81 skall fastställas för maj månad 1999 på det sätt som anges i bilagan. Artikel 2 Denna förordning träder i kraft den 4 juni 1999. Den skall tillämpas från och med den 1 maj 1999. Denna förordning är till alla delar bindande och direkt tillämplig i alla medlemsstater. Utfärdad i Bryssel den 3 juni 1999. På kommissionens vägnar Franz FISCHLER Ledamot av kommissionen (1) EGT L 177, 1. 7. 1981, s. 4. (2) EGT L 159, 3. 6. 1998, s. 38. (3) EGT L 349, 24. 12. 1998, s. 1. (4) EGT L 159, 1. 7. 1993, s. 94. (5) EGT L 78, 24. 3. 1999, s. 9. 4. 6. 1999 SV Europeiska gemenskapernas officiella tidning L 141/19 BILAGA till kommissionens förordning av den 3 juni 1999 om fastställande för april månad 1999 av den särskilda växelkursen för det belopp som skall utgå som ersättning för kostnaderna för lagring av socker Särskilda växelkurser 1 euro = 7,46231 325,267 8,96446 0,658394 danska kronor grekiska drakmer svenska kronor pund sterling


title: Verordening (EG) nr. 1169/1999 van de Commissie van 3 juni 1999 betreffende de afgifte van uitvoercertificaten van het B-stelsel in de sector groenten en fruit

eurovoc_concepts:
citrus fruit
export licence

text: 4. 6. 1999 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen L 141/11 VERORDENING (EG) Nr. 1169/1999 VAN DE COMMISSIE van 3 juni 1999 betreffende de afgifte van uitvoercertificaten van het B-stelsel in de sector groenten en fruit DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN, Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, Gelet op Verordening (EG) nr. 2190/96 van de Commissie van 14 november 1996 houdende uitvoeringsbepalingen van Verordening (EEG) nr. 1035/72 van de Raad wat de toekenning van uitvoerrestituties in de sector groenten en fruit betreft (1), laatstelĳk gewĳzigd bĳ Verordening (EG) nr. 1287/98 (2), en met name op artikel 5, lid 5, Overwegende dat in Verordening (EG) nr. 927/1999 van de Commissie (3) is bepaald voor welke indicatieve hoeveelheden, exclusief de hoeveelheden waarvoor in het kader van voedselhulp certificaten zĳn aangevraagd, uitvoercertificaten van het B-stelsel kunnen worden afge- geven; Overwegende dat, volgens de informatie waarover de Commissie op dit ogenblik beschikt, de voor de lopende uitvoerperiode vastgestelde indicatieve hoeveelheden voor citroenen binnenkort zouden kunnen worden over- schreden; dat deze overschrĳding nadelig zou zĳn voor de goede werking van de uitvoerrestitutieregeling in de sector groenten en fruit; Overwegende dat, om deze situatie te verhelpen, de certi- ficaataanvragen van het B-stelsel moeten worden afge- wezen voor na 3 juni 1999 uitgevoerde citroenen, zulks tot het einde van de lopende uitvoerperiode, HEEFT DE VOLGENDE VERORDENING VASTGESTELD: Artikel 1 De aanvragen voor uitvoercertificaten van het B-stelsel voor citroenen, die zĳn ingediend op grond van artikel 1 van Verordening (EG) nr. 927/1999 en waarvoor de aangifte ten uitvoer van de producten na 3 juni en vóór 1 juli 1999 is aanvaard, moeten worden afgewezen. Artikel 2 Deze verordening treedt in werking op 4 juni 1999. Deze verordening is verbindend in al haar onderdelen en is rechtstreeks toepasselĳk in elke lidstaat. Gedaan te Brussel, 3 juni 1999. Voor de Commissie Franz FISCHLER Lid van de Commissie (1) PB L 292 van 15. 11. 1996, blz. 12. (2) PB L 178 van 23. 6. 1998, blz. 11. (3) PB L 115 van 4. 5. 1999, blz. 7


title: Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the 'Proposal for a Council regulation (EC) laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector'

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aid to industry
aid to undertakings
fishing fleet
fishing industry
inshore fishing
structural policy

text: 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/65 Opinion of the Committee of the Regions on the ‘Proposal for a Council regulation (EC) laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector’ (1999/C 293/13) THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS, having regard to the Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector [COM(1998) 728 final — 98/0347 (CNS) (1)]; having regard to the Commission decision of 16 december 1998, in accordance with the first paragraph of Article 198c of the treaty establishing the European Community, to consult the Committee on the subject; having regard to the Bureau Decision of 10 March 1999 to instruct Commission 2: Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries to draw up the relevant opinion; having regard to its Opinion on the Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on structural measures in the fisheries sector (CdR 309/98 fin) (2); having regard to the Draft Opinion (CdR 101/99 rev. ) adopted by Commission 2 on 12 April 1999 (rapporteurs: Sir Simon Day and Mr Nordwall), at its 29th plenary session of 2 and 3 June 1999 (meeting of 3 June) adopted the following opinion. 1. Introduction 1. 1. In July 1997, the Commission adopted Agenda 2000, a blueprint for the future proposals and budgeting implications for the expansion of the EU, the reform of the CAP and a review of regional policy. 1. 2. On 18 March 1998, the Commission adopted its proposals for regulations, inter alia, to govern the Structural Funds in the period 2000-2006. These are the subject of negotiation with Member States and are the subject of consultation with the Committee of the Regions. 1. 3. Within the proposals on structural measures in the fisheries sector, the Commission indicated that further details of the structural measures would be published at a later date. Although expected in September, these were in fact published on 14 December 1998, four days after Commission 2 had approved the draft Opinion and which, with minor amend- ments, was adopted by the Committee of the Regions on 14 January 1999. It was not possible, therefore, to incorporate in that 1. 4. earlier Opinion any comments on the detailed regulations whilst, at the same time, the detailed regulations have been published without reference to that same Opinion. 1. 5. The recommendations made by the Committee of the Regions are therefore still valid and should be taken into (1) OJ C 16, 21. 1. 1999, p. 12. (2) OJ C 93, 6. 4. 1999, p. 16. account in revising the proposed regulation, the subject of this current Opinion, on the detailed rules and arrangements. These recommendations were as follows: a) Access to funding must be made as simple as possible. b) Instead of the complexity of funds proposed, there should be a single fund for nationally administered schemes and a separate fund for regionally administered schemes. c) With regard to the restructuring of the fleet, which is closely linked to the fisheries sector, the COR does not share the view that it is impossible to regionalise such restructuring measures; should be regionalised and financed by FIFG. these measures d) In terms of fleet restructuring, in addition to compensation payments for decommissioning, where reduction of fishing effort is pursued, compensation payments should be made for temporary laying up of boats. e) The requirement in MAGP III to require a minimum of 55 % of the target reductions to be achieved through decommissioning and a maximum of 45 % through a reduction in fishing effort be restored. f) There should be no geographical limitations to support for the fishing industry. If a fishing port, of whatever size, is outside the new Objective 1 and 2 areas, it should be eligible for assistance — all the more so if it is small and in a state of crisis. C 293/66 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 g) There should be a wide interpretation of diversification to meet the Common Fisheries Policy and matched funding should be drawn from either public or private sector sources to achieve this. the four stated primary goals of 2. 2. The intention of the new regulations is to improve the interpretation of existing provisions, where these have been found wanting, to extend assistance into new areas and to bring the rates of assistance up to date. h) That the fishing industry, along with agriculture, is recog- nised as a major primary industry within the EU and that the level of funding made available is commensurate with its importance, bearing in mind that in certain coastal areas of Europe fishing is the only source of wealth and local productive strength is based upon it. i) In future, the criteria for providing aid to the fisheries sector should pay still greater attention to sustainable development considerations. However, this should be achieved in a way which is practicable from an aid-policy standpoint and does not complicate administrative costs. In the light of the decision at the Berlin summit, it is 1. 6. agreed that instead of the complexity of funds proposed, there should be a single fund for the administered schemes. Given the logic of national reduction targets (MAGP) 1. 7. and national funding through FIFG, it is now agreed that structural actions in the fisheries sector must be based on the continuation of existing measures, in close connection with the MAGPs. 2. 3. The main measures proposed are as follows: a) regarding fishing fleets • • • • additions to the fishing fleet with the use of public aid will only be permitted if offset by an equivalent withdrawal without aid; in the small scale coastal fishing sector, additions to the fleet must not lead to an increase in fishing effort; a tightening up of measures to deal with member States which contravene provisions of the MAGP or the Com- munity fishing vessel register; a redefinition of what can qualify as a joint enterprise, in particular to meet the criticisms of abuse by the Court of Auditors; b) regarding small-scale coastal fishing • more attention is to be paid to their specific problems; • the modernisation of this sector, but with no increase in fishing effort, is given a high priority on account of its particular features and its contribution to employment; 1. 8. It is also now agreed that in terms of the adjustment of in addition to permanent withdrawal fishing capacity, measures, the COR supports the Commission’s new idea of increasing aid for temporary laying up of vessels as a way of reducing fishing effort. c) regarding accompanying measures • the extension of a range of socio-economic measures by grant-aiding fishermen who switch to other occupations; 1. 9. Moreover, since the Opinion adopted in January 1999, it has become clear that MAGP IV is much more flexible than MAGP III as regards Member States’ scope for reducing fishing effort. This flexibility has been won with great difficulty and must be retained. At all events there is no reason why strict percentages should be laid down for countries which are fulfilling their MAGP. 2. The Proposed Regulation 2. 1. Regrettably, and for reasons of timing, no account has been taken of the views expressed in the previous Opinion. Nor had there been any attempt to simplify the complexity of funds. Accordingly this Opinion is not intended to replicate the views previously expressed, although may refer to them. Its prime purpose, instead, is to assess whether the rules and arrangements now proposed are sufficient to assist the fisheries sector and the economic and social well-being of fishing dependent communities. • redefinition of temporary laying-up; d) regarding other forms of assistance • measures to encourage investment in processing, aquacul- ture and port facilities will continue, but with special attention to the environmental aspects of aquaculture and giving priority to collective measures; • new regulations regarding producer organisations; • ‘operations by members of the trade’ will be more exten- sively encouraged. 2. 4. These measures are broadly welcomed. However, in certain areas, we recommend that there are certain changes made to reflect the views previously expressed by the Com- mittee of the Regions and to ensure that assistance to the fishing industry is non-discriminatory and is not limited on geographical grounds. Subsequent references to Articles and Annexes are to 2. 5. be construed as those contained in the Proposal for a new Council Regulation, the subject of this Opinion. 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/67 2. 6. In line with point 1. 6 above, which provides for assistance from a single fund, all references to the EAGGF should be removed from the proposal, and Article 4 should be deleted. The new draft regulation deals exclusively with coastal 2. 7. fishing. Fresh-water fishing is not covered although it was previously eligible for aid. If the fresh-water fishing potential is to be tapped, catching and storage equipment must be continuously modernized, providing inter alia for improve- ment of environmental standards; in keeping with the previous structural plan, fresh-water fishing should therefore continue to qualify for aid. It should be borne in mind here that assistance for professional fishermen also contributes to maintaining regional culture and traditions. 2. 8. Article 5 requires Member States to provide certain information to facilitate the drawing up of MAGPs for 2002-2006. The information required is set out in Annex II. Where Member States have failed to meet the multiannual guidance programme targets for each fleet segment, the Commission will withdraw financing for fleet renewal and vessel modernisation until such targets are met, save that financing for vessel modernisation should be allowed regard- less, especially where it entails essential safety work. 2. 9. Article 7 refers to fleet renewal and modernisation of fishing vessels. We are rather surprised to see that the Member State’s obligation is to monitor rather than administer fleet renewal, but more importantly the arrangements submitted to the European Commission by Member States setting out their proposals should specifically relate to the requirements set out in Article 5 as amended. 2. 10. Article 8 refers to the adjustment of fishing effort. The age limits of vessels have been increased from the regime currently applicable. As a consequence some fishermen will no longer be eligible for compensation. This needs to be rectified. Paragraph 4 within Article 8 is also potentially dam- aging to fishermen. As written this provision could be abused in that Member States could impose very high restrictions on fishing effort without any monetary compensation to the fishermen concerned. 2. 11. Article 10 refers to public aid for fleet renewal and vessel modernisation. It would be best not to reduce the EU contribution towards these structural measures to 15 % in Objective 2 regions. An intermediate figure should be used for these regions, between that for Objective 1 regions and that for regions not covered by the Objectives, i. e. a maximum of 25 % or, where appropriate, 20 %. However, there needs to be some distinction drawn here between extensive modernisation of old boats and certain other fishing operations. For example, specific provision should be made for assistance towards fishing gear and fish room modernisation which are currently funded under the PESCA programme, regardless of the age of the vessel. As the Commission has stated that it wishes to see continuity of assistance, this anomaly must be rectified. The COR cannot support the Commission’s proposed 2. 13. new treatment of joint enterprises and the elimination of temporary joint ventures. Such enterprises have been — and remain — an extremely useful instrument for reducing the Community fleet while maintaining Community jobs and guaranteeing supplies in areas in which the EU suffers serious shortages. Moreover, in tying these enterprises to the existence of a fisheries agreement the Commission is acting in an inexplicably paradoxical manner: on the one hand, it insists that if a fisheries agreement lapses, the solution is to establish joint enterprises — as is clear from the example of the agreement with Morocco — while on the other hand it stipulates that a joint enterprise cannot be established unless a fisheries agreement exists. The Commission should acknowl- edge this oversight, and not deprive of all meaning an instrument which is extremely useful in world fisheries policy. At the same time, there is no opposition to the maintenance of an effective monitoring system regarding the operation of these enterprises, and in particular to meet the criticisms of the Court of Auditors. 2. 14. Article 12 refers to small scale coastal fishing. The sentiment of the provisions in this article is supported, but the element of discretion afforded to Member States should be reduced. If Member States are serious in their attempts to assist the fishing industry, then a more mandatory regime is required. 2. 15. Article 13 refers to socio-economic measures. Similar comments apply to this section as for Article 12. In addition, the definition of fisherman needs a minor amendment to reflect factual as well as political correctness. 2. 16. The early retirement scheme, whilst welcome, should be available to all those wanting to leave fishing irrespective of whether they are linked to Article 8 measures or not. Paragraph 3(c) of this Article is also welcomed as this will enable funding to be made to fishermen direct to undertake retraining programmes and diversification projects. For the avoidance of doubt, though, the latter should specifically mention inclusion of non-fishing industry business start-ups. Article 10 also refers to detailed provision contained 2. 12. in Annex III, where it is stipulated that no aid will be given for vessel modernisation where the vessel is over 30 years old. 2. 17. Article 14 refers to the protection of marine resources in coastal waters, aquaculture, fishing port facilities, processing and marketing. The inclusion of assistance in these areas is welcomed, but should be more strongly encouraged. C 293/68 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 13. 10. 1999 2. 18. trade. Similar comments apply as to Article 12. Article 16 refers to operations by members of the 5. In Article 7, paragraph 1(a), delete ‘monitoring’ and insert ‘administering’ and at the end of the paragraph add ‘ in the manner laid down in Article 5’; 2. 19. Article 17 refers to temporary cessation of activities and other financial compensation. Again the element of discretion should be removed. If different rules apply in differing Member States, this can lead to discrimination. Finally there is no justification for paragraph 4 of this Article. Reduction of fishing effort, as part of a fisheries recovery plan, may form an essential part of a fisheries management strategy. 6. In Article 8, paragraph 1, delete ‘referred to’ and insert ‘in the manner laid down’; 7. In Article 8, paragraph 2, first sentence, delete ‘15’ and insert ‘10’; 3. Conclusions and recommendations 3. 1. This is a complex and detailed area. The European Commission identified a need for FIFG when it was established as the fourth structural fund in 1993. By proposing to provide structural funding to non-objective regions through EAGGF rather than FIFG, it had made assistance to the fisheries sector more complex. It is vital that sufficient measures are in place to provide assistance to the fisheries sector on a non-geographic specific basis. It is also vital that the Commission takes into account 3. 2. the recommendations made in the earlier Opinion (1). 8. In Article 8, paragraph 3, delete the first sentence and insert ‘Public aid for final cessation shall be paid to beneficiaries in accordance with the following:’; 9. In Article 8, paragraph 3(a), substitute ‘10’ for ‘15’, ‘24 ’for ‘29’ and ‘25’ for ‘30’; 10. In Article 8, paragraph 3(a) (iii), insert after ‘Tables’, ‘1’; 11. In Article 8, paragraph 4, delete ‘Such measures may not give rise to any public aid’; 12. Article 9(1), (2) and (3) should be replaced by the text of Article 9 of the current regulation (EC) 3699/93 and provision made to meet the criticisms of the Court of Auditors; Subject to the above, the following amendments to the 3. 3. draft proposal: 1. ‘Fresh-water fishing’ should be inserted in the explanatory memorandum to the draft Regulation; 13. Article 10(1)(a) of the Commission proposal should be replaced by the following: ‘Public aid may be granted for fleet renewal or modernisation if the final objectives of the MAGP are fulfilled in each fleet segment, irrespective of whether there is an individual increase in capacity’; 2. In line with the new position of the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council following the Berlin summit, the Committee of the Regions considers that structural measures in the fisheries sector should be financed exclusively from the FIFG. Accordingly, all refer- ences to the EAGGF-Guarantee section should be deleted from the recitals and articles of the proposal, and Article 4 should be deleted in its entirety; 14. Replace Article 10, paragraph 1(b) with the following text: ‘If the overall objectives of the multiannual guidance programme (MAGP) and the capacity objectives in each segment have not been met, public aid for fleet renewal and vessel modernisation may be granted only if in the particular case the capacity withdrawn exceeds new fishing capacity by more than 30 %. ’; 3. In the seventh recital, add ‘and temporary joint ventures’; 15. Article 11(2)(b) of the Commission proposal should be deleted; 4. In Article 6, add a new subparagraph 1a): ‘In those cases where a Member State has not met the objectives of the multiannual guidance programmes for each fleet segment, the Commission shall withdraw funding for fleet reno- vation and vessel modernisation until these objectives are achieved, save that financing for vessel modernisation be allowed regardless, especially where it entails essential safety work’; 16. In Article 12, paragraphs 2 and 3, delete all references to ‘may’ and insert ‘shall’; 17. In Article 13, paragraph 1 after ‘his’ insert ‘or her’; 18. In Article 13, paragraph 2, delete ‘may’ and insert ‘shall’; (1) CdR 309/98 fin — OJ C 93, 6. 4. 1999, p. 16. of Article 8’; 19. In Article 13, paragraph 3(b), delete ‘within the meaning 13. 10. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 293/69 20. In Article 13, paragraph 3(c), after ‘collective social plan’ insert ‘including start up businesses in non-fishing related sectors’; 21. ‘Fresh-water fishing’ should be inserted in Title III before ‘aquaculture’; 22. ‘Fresh-water fishing’ should be re-inserted in Article 14(1); 23. In Article 17, paragraph 1, first sentence, delete ‘may’ and insert ‘shall’; 24. In Article 17, paragraph 2, first sentence, delete ‘may’ and insert ‘shall’; 25. In the annexes to the Commission proposal, the limits on private beneficiaries financial participation in measures eligible for assistance should be the same in Objective 1 regions and in all other regions; 26. In Annex III, paragraph 1. 4(b) delete ‘Without prejudice to Article 17(2), the replacement of fishing gear shall not be considered eligible expenditure’, add ‘iv) the replacement of fishing gear and modernisation of fish rooms’ and in paragraph 1. 4(c) delete ‘paragraph’ and insert ‘paragraphs’ and add at the end ‘and (iv)’; 27. In Table 3 of point 2 (participation rates) of Annex IV, in the ‘other areas’ section of the Group 2 and Group 3 columns, the reference to ‘15 %’ should be replaced by ‘25 %’ in the case of Objective 2 regions. Brussels, 3 June 1999. The President of the Committee of the Regions Manfred DAMMEYER


title: Directive 1999/56/CE de la Commission, du 3 juin 1999, portant adaptation au progrès technique de la directive 78/933/CEE du Conseil relative à l'installation des dispositifs d'éclairage et de signalisation lumineuse des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues (Texte présentant de l'intérêt pour l'EEE)

text: 11. 6. 1999 FR Journal officiel des Communautés européennes L 146/31 DIRECTIVE 1999/56/CE DE LA COMMISSION du 3 juin 1999 portant adaptation au progrès technique de la directive 78/933/CEE du Conseil relative à l’installation des dispositifs d’éclairage et de signalisation lumineuse des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues (Texte présentant de l’intérêt pour l’EEE) LA COMMISSION DES COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES, vu le traité instituant la Communauté européenne, vu la directive 74/150/CEE du Conseil du 4 mars 1974 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives à la réception des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues (1), modifiée en dernier lieu par la direc- tive 97/54/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil (2), et notamment son article 11, vu la directive 78/933/CEE du Conseil du 17 octobre 1978 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relatives à l’installation des dispositifs d’éclairage et de signalisation lumineuse des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues (3), modifiée en dernier lieu par la directive 97/54/CE, et notamment son article 5, (1) (2) il considérant que, pour augmenter la sécurité, apparaît aujourd’hui nécessaire de préciser les modalités d’installation des feux de signalisation; considérant que les mesures prévues à la présente directive sont conformes à l’avis du comité pour l’adaptation au progrès technique institué par l’ar- ticle 12 de la directive 74/150/CEE, A ARRÊTÉ LA PRÉSENTE DIRECTIVE: À partir du 1er janvier 2001, les États membres: 2.  ne peuvent plus délivrer le document prévu à l’article 10, paragraphe 1, troisième tiret, de la directive 74/ 150/CEE pour un type de tracteur s’il ne répond pas aux prescriptions de la directive 78/933/CEE, telle que modifiée par la présente directive,  peuvent refuser la réception de portée nationale d’un type de tracteur s’il ne répond pas aux prescriptions de la directive 78/933/CEE, telle que modifiée par la présente directive. Article 3 1. Les États membres mettent en vigueur les disposi- tions législatives, réglementaires et administratives néces- saires pour se conformer à la présente directive au plus tard le 30 juin 2000. Ils en informent immédiatement la Commission. Lorsque les États membres adoptent ces dispositions, celles-ci contiennent une référence à la présente directive ou sont accompagnées d’une telle référence lors de leur publication officielle. Les modalités de cette référence sont arrêtées par les États membres. 2. Les États membres communiquent à la Commission le texte des dispositions essentielles de droit interne qu’ils adoptent dans le domaine régi par la présente directive. Article premier Article 4 Les annexes de la directive 78/933/CEE sont modifiées conformément à l’annexe de la présente directive. La présente directive entre en vigueur le vingtième jour suivant celui de sa publication au Journal officiel des Communautés européennes. Article 2 À partir du 1er juillet 2000, les États membres ne 1. peuvent:  ni refuser, pour un type de tracteur, la réception CE ou la délivrance du document prévu à l’article 10, troisième tiret, de la directive 74/ paragraphe 1, 150/CEE, ou la réception de portée nationale,  ni interdire la première mise en circulation des trac- teurs, si ces tracteurs répondent aux prescriptions de la directive 78/933/CEE, telle que modifié par la présente directive. (1) JO L 84 du 28. 3. 1974, p. 10. (2) JO L 277 du 10. 10. 1997, p. 24. (3) JO L 325 du 20. 11. 1978, p. 16. Article 5 Les États membres sont destinataires de la présente directive. Fait à Bruxelles, le 3 juin 1999. Par la Commission Martin BANGEMANN Membre de la Commission L 146/32 FR Journal officiel des Communautés européennes 11. 6. 1999 ANNEXE Les annexes de la directive 78/933/CEE sont modifiées comme suit: 1) L’annexe I est modifiée comme suit: a) le point 3. 13 est modifié comme suit:  la référence au jaune sélectif est supprimée partout,  au neuvième tiret après le mot «blanc», le reste de la phrase est supprimé,  le dernier alinéa est supprimé; b) le point 4. 2. 4. 2. 2 est remplacé par le texte suivant: «pour les tracteurs équipés pour monter les dispositifs frontaux, deux feux de croisement supplémen- taires aux feux mentionnés au point 4. 2. 4. 2. 1 sont admis à une hauteur ne dépassant pas 3 000 mm, si le branchement électrique est conçu de telle manière que deux paires de feux de croisement ne peuvent être enclenchés à la fois»; c) au point 4. 7. 1, la mention «facultative» est remplacée par la mention «obligatoire»; d) au point 4. 9. 4. 2, le chiffre «2 100 mm» est remplacé par le chiffre «2 300 mm». 2) L’annexe II est modifiée comme suit: a) sous le titre, le texte: «Article 4, paragraphe 2, et article 10, de la directive 74/150/CEE du Conseil du 4 mars 1974 concernant le rapprochement des législations des États membres relative à la réception des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues, ayant une vitesse maximale par construction comprise entre 6 et 25 kilomètres par heure» est remplacé par le texte suivant: «Article 4, paragraphe 2, et article 10, de la directive 74/150/CEE du Conseil concernant le rapproche- ment des législations des États membres relative à la réception des tracteurs agricoles ou forestiers à roues»; b) à la fin de la note 1 de bas de page la mention «ayant une vitesse par construction comprise entre 6 et 25 kilomètres par heure» est supprimée