title: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2801/1999 of 21 December 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes

text: 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 340/29 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2801/1999 of 21 December 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 laying down detailed rules for applying the integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemes (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1036/1999 (2), and in partic- ular Article 12 thereof, Whereas The decisions adopted on the reform of the common agricultural policy necessitate changes to the integrated administration and control system (hereinafter called ‘integrated system’). national administrations familiar with the integrated system with unnecessary alterations. Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 should therefore be amended accordingly. The Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman, (9) (10) HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 Regulation (EEC) No 3887/92 is amended as follows: In the light of experience gained with the application of the integrated system it is necessary to provide general rules that are equally applicable in all Member States. 1. Article 2 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 4 shall read as follows: Economic operations are increasingly being performed electronically; Member States should be offered the opportunity to adopt national provisions permitting aid applications under the integrated system to be submitted electronically. If on-the-spot checks reveal significant irregularities, Article 6(3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3887/ 92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1678/ 98 (4), stipulates that additional checks must be made during the current year. If Member States use remote sensing to carry out checks they should ensure that the additional checks are carried out by means of traditional on-the-spot checks, if it is no longer possible to do so by remote sensing during that year. In order to complete the information contained in control reports, provision should be made for the results of parcel measurements to be included. In order for the Commission to monitor the integrated system, each Member State must send its annual control statistics containing specific information. Rules have to be established laying down who is entitled to the aid in certain cases where a holding is transferred. ‘4. Member States may decide not to grant any aid if the amount per aid application does not exceed EUR 50. ’ (b) Paragraph 5 is deleted. 2. Article 4 is amended as follows: (a) the introductory sentences of the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 are replaced by the following: ‘Uses not falling within the scope of the integrated system shall be declared under one or more “other uses” headings. However, the following uses shall be declared separately:’; (b) the second and third indent of the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 are replaced by the following: ‘— support pursuant (Title II, Chapter VI and Article 55(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 (*)), to agri-environment — area-based afforestation support (Title II, Chapter VIII and Article 55(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/ 1999); (*) OJ L 160, 26. 6. 1999, p. 80. ’ (c) paragraph 2(a) is replaced by the following: This amendment provides an opportunity to improve the clarity of the Regulation by introducing a number of clarifications and rewordings. Those amendments are restricted to a minimum so as not to burden those ‘2. the that (a) After the time limit aid application may be competent for its submission the amended “area” authority provided receives the amendments not later than the date laid down for sowing in, or fixed in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 (*) and that the following condi- tions are respected: (1) OJ L 355, 5. 12. 1992, p. 1. (2) OJ L 127, 21. 5. 1999, p. 4. (3) OJ L 391, 31. 12. 1992, p. 36. (4) OJ L 212, 30. 7. 1998, p. 23. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) L 340/30 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 31. 12. 1999 (i) where agricultural parcels are of tenancy conclusion concerned, amendments may be made only in partic- ular cases that are properly documented, in particular death, marriage, purchase or sale or contract. a Member States shall determine the condi- tions applying thereto. However, a set-aside or forage area parcel may not be added to parcels in cases already declared except which are duly justified under the provi- sions concerned and on condition that the parcel has already been accounted for as set-aside or forage area in the aid applica- tion of another farmer, the latter application being corrected accordingly; (ii) changes of use or aid scheme shall be permitted. However, a parcel may not be added to parcels declared as set aside. By derogation from the first subparagraph and even after the date laid down for sowing in, or fixed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999, a Member State may authorise that an area be withdrawn from the “area” aid application. The amendment must be notified in writing before any communication is made by the competent authority with regard either to the results of the administrative controls which affect the parcels in question or to the organ- isation of an on-the-spot check of the holding concerned. (*) OJ L 160, 26. 6. 1999, p. 1. ’ (d) The first indent of paragraph 5 is replaced by the following two indents: ‘— the special premium for male bovine animals and/or cow premium who are exempted from the stocking rate requirement and do not apply for extensification premium, suckler the — the slaughter premium in accordance with Article 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/ 1999 (*); (*) OJ L 160, 26. 6. 1999, p. 21. ’ (e) Paragraph 6 is replaced by the following ‘6. The “area” aid application of a producer who is a member of a producer group as defined in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 (4), and who for the same calendar year applies for both the ewe or she-goat premium and for aid under another Community scheme shall the agricultural parcels used by the group. In such cases the forage area shall be assigned to the producers concerned in proportion to their individual limits as specified in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2467/98 (*), year concerned. valid on 1 January of include all the 3. Article 5 is amended as follows: (a) The sixth indent of the first subparagraph of para- graph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘— where applicable, the individual milk reference quantity allocated to the producer on 31 March preceding the beginning of the 12-month period of application of levy scheme starting in the calendar year concerned; where this quantity is unknown on the date on which the application is submitted, it shall be notified to the competent authority at the earliest oppor- tunity. ’ the additional (b) The second subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: that ‘The Member State may decide that some of this information need not be included in the aid applica- already been tion, where communicated to the authority. The Member States may also provide that some of this information can or shall be forwarded via a body or bodies approved by the Member State. information has competent However, the applicant shall remain responsible for the transmitted data in relation to the competent authority. The Member State shall provide that the farmer has the possibility for redress if incorrect or incomplete data are transmitted, provided that the applicant is not at fault. ’ (c) Paragraph 2 is deleted. (d) Paragraph 1 becomes the only paragraph. 4. The following Article is inserted after Article 5: ‘Article 5a Member States may permit, with appropriate safeguards, applications within the meaning of Articles 4 and 5 to be submitted by electronic transmission. In this event, appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that: (a) all the requirements referred to in Articles 4 and 5 are met and the applicant is unambiguously identi- fied; (b) all the necessary accompanying documents are received by the competent authorities within the same time limits as in the case of applications submitted via traditional channels; (c) there is no discrimination between producers using traditional channels and those opting for electronic transmission; (d) the financial interests of the European Community within the meaning of Article 8 of Council Regula- tion (EC) No 1258/1999 (*) are adequately safe- guarded. (*) OJ L 312, 20. 11. 1998, p. 1. ’ (*) OJ L 160, 26. 6. 1999, p. 103. ’ 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 340/31 5. Article 5a becomes Article 5b and is amended as follows: ‘Article 5b Without prejudice to Articles 4, 5 and 5a, an aid application may be adjusted at any time after its submission, in cases of obvious errors recognised by the competent authority. ’ 6. Article 6 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The administrative checks referred to in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 shall include in particular: (a) cross-checks on declared parcels and animals in order to ensure that the same aid is not granted more than once in respect of the same calendar/ marketing year and to prevent any undue cumu- lation of aid granted under Community aid schemes involving declarations of areas; (b) once the computerised database is fully opera- tional in accordance with Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (*), cross-checks with a view to ensuring that Community aid is granted only for bovine animals for which the births, movements and deaths have been duly notified to the competent authority referred to in Article 7(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 820/ 97; (c) where the computerised database is fully opera- tional in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, cross-checks with a view to ensuring that payments of premium pursuant to the aid schemes laid down in Article 4(6) and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 are made only to producers who have respected their obligations relating to retention periods stipulated in Commission Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 (*). (*) OJ L 117, 7. 5. 1997, p. 1. (*) OJ L 281, 4. 11. 1999, p. 30. ’ (b) The second indent of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘— 5 % of “area” aid applications. ’ has been in place for at least one year. The database shall offer adequate assurances as to the accuracy of the data it contains for the purposes of the different animal aids or related payments concerned. As from the year when the on-the-spot checks are conducted at the minimum 5 % level, these checks retention shall be conducted wholly within the period until such time as the rate of irregularity detected at the on-the-spot checks, and expressed in terms of number of animals, represents no more than 2 % of the animals checked. The previous sentence shall not apply to animal checks under the aid schemes in Article 4(6) and Article 11 of Regu- lation (EC) No 1254/1999. ’ (d) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: checks ‘5. On-the-spot unannounced. Advance warning limited to the strict minimum necessary may however be given, although as a general rule, this should not exceed 48 hours. shall be On-the-spot checks shall cover all the agricultural parcels for which aid is requested under Community schemes within the meaning of Article 1(1) of Regu- lation (EC) No 3508/92. However, the actual inspec- tion in the field in the framework of the on-the-spot check may be limited to a sample of at least half of the agricultural parcels for which applications have been submitted. The Member States shall establish the and apply the criteria for sample. the sample shall be extended. the selection of that errors are found, In the event On-the-spot checks concerning livestock premiums shall cover all livestock which are to be controlled under an aid scheme. At least 50 % of the minimal checks on animals shall be made during the reten- tion period. The previous sentence shall not apply to animal checks under the aid schemes in Article 4(6) and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. Checks may be effected outside the retention period the registers provided for in Article 4 of only if Directive 92/102/EEC or Article 3(d) of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 are available. checks under this Regulation shall, On-the-spot where appropriate, be carried out together with checks provided for under other Community rules. ’ (c) After paragraph 3 the following paragraph 3a, is added: (e) Points (a) and (b) of paragraph 6 are replaced by the following: “livestock” aid applications or ‘3a. As regards participation declarations, the Member State may decide to reduce the 10 % rate for on-the-spot checks, referred to in paragraph 3, to 5 % where a fully operational computerised database in accord- ance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, enabling the Member State to conduct effective cross checks in the framework of the integrated system, ‘(a) a check that the total number of animals present the scheme on the holding, and eligible for concerned, corresponds to the number of such eligible animals entered in the farmer's register and notified to the computerised database in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97; L 340/32 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 31. 12. 1999 that all the animals the retention period and that (b) a check on the basis of the register kept by the producer for which aid applications were submitted in the 12 months prior to the on-the-spot check have been kept throughout the data are the same as notified to the database. When the Member State applies Article 6(3a) and has already checked adherence to the reten- tion period by means of the data held in the database created in accordance with Article 5 of the Regulation (EC) No 820/97, on-the-spot check may be made by a repres- entative sampling. ’ this part of (f) Point (d) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 6 is replaced by the following: ‘(d) a check that all bovine animals present on the for which aid applications have been holding, lodged or which may be the subject of future aid applications, are identified by eartags and passports and recorded in the farmer's register and notified to the computerised database in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 820/97. ’ (g) The second and third subparagraphs of paragraph 6 are replaced by the following subparagraph: ‘The check provided for in the first subparagraph, point (d), shall be made individually for all male bovines for which an application has been submitted for special beef premium. However, for all other bovine animals eligible for Community aid which are present on such holdings, the check on correct recording in the register and entries in the database may be made by sampling provided that a reliable and representative level of control is achieved. ’ (h) After paragraph 6, the following paragraphs 6a, 6b and 6c are added: ‘6a. As regards the special beef premium referred to in Article 4(6) slaughter premium and the referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, on-the-spot checks in the slaughter- houses shall be carried out in at least 30 % of all participating slaughterhouses, selected on the basis of a risk analysis. They shall comprise a posteriori scru- tiny of documents and a comparison with the entries in the database in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97. On-the-spot checks in the slaughterhouses relating to the shall also cover slaughter certificates (or information in place thereof) which were sent to other Member States as referred to in Article 35(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999. and physical summaries checks the The checks in the slaughterhouses shall relate to no less than 5 % of the total number of animals for which premium has been claimed in respect of a given year. include also a verification that eligible Where necessary, the physical checks in the slaugh- the terhouses shall carcases presented for weighing are for premium. The competent control authority shall keep records of such checks including, inter alia, identification numbers and carcas weights of all animals slaughtered and checked during the on-the- spot check concerned. for regards animals the premium granted As exported to third countries, the Member States shall ensure that at least 10 % of the animals for which a premium is claimed or is expected to be claimed are subject the time of loading for export and at the time of the departure from the Community territory. to an identification check at The 5 % and 10 % rate of sampling provided in subparagraphs 2 and 4 shall be representative. The Member State may reduce the rate of 30 % provided in subparagraph 1 to 15 % under the conditions laid down in paragraph 3a. the regards consider check shall extensification the on-the-spot premium 6b. As provided by Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/ 1999, all animals as provided in Article 13(3)(a) of that Regu- include particu- lation. The on-the-spot check shall larly a verification that the total number of animals present on the holding corresponds to the number of animals entered in the farmer's register and noti- fied to the computerised database in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97. The correct- ness of the entries in the register and in the data- base shall be checked and, if appropriate and neces- sary, a sampling of supporting documents such as purchase and sales slaughter certificates, invoices, veterinary certificates and passports as provided for in Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 shall be carried out. 6c. Where sample checks reveal serious anomalies, the extent and scope of the check shall be increased to ensure an appropriate level of control. ’ (i) Paragraph 9 is replaced by the following: ‘9. As regards the additional payments as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 the Member State shall, as far as appropriate, apply the control rules as laid down in paragraphs 1 to 6c. If the application of the said rules is not appro- the structure of priate because of the additional the Member State shall provide payment scheme, controls ensuring a control to the principles laid down in this Regulation. ’ level equivalent 7. In Article 7, the following subparagraph is inserted after the second indent of paragraph 1: ‘If a Member State makes use of remote sensing the additional checks referred to in Article 6 shall be carried out by means of traditional on-the-spot checks if it is no longer possible to carry them out by means of remote sensing within the current year. ’ 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 340/33 8. After Article 7, the existing Article 12 is inserted as the 9. The existing Article 13 becomes the new Article 7b and new Article 7a and is amended as follows: is amended as follows: ‘Article 7a ‘Article 7b Every on-the-spot check shall be the subject of a 1. report. Except in cases of force majeure, the application shall be check cannot be made rejected if the farmer or his representative. ’ through the fault of an on-the-spot In the case of on-the-spot checks related to aid 2. applications, the report shall set out, in particular: 10. Article 8 is amended as follows: (a) the reason for the visit; (b) the aid schemes and applications checked; (c) the persons present; subparagraph 2 of paragraph 1 is following: replaced by the ‘For the purpose of this Article, “application” means an “area” aid application, a “livestock” aid application and an amendment to an “area” aid application as referred to in Article 4(2). ’ (d) the number of parcels checked, the number meas- ured and the results per parcel as well as the meas- uring methods used; 11. Article 9 is amended as follows: (e) the number of animals of each species found and, where applicable, the eartag numbers and entries in computerised database the checked, the results of the checks and, where applic- able, in respect of particular identification numbers. special observations and in the register The farmer or his representative may sign the report. He may either merely attest his presence at the check or also add his observations. Where Member States carry out on-the-spot checks pursuant to this Regulation in conjunction with inspec- tions pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2630/97 (*), the report shall be supplemented by reports in accordance with Article 2(5) of that Regulation. (a) subparagraph 3 of paragraph 2 becomes paragraph 3 and is amended as follows: In the case of a false declaration made inten- ‘3. tionally or as a result of serious negligence: (a) the farmer in question shall be excluded from the aid scheme concerned referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 for the calendar year in question, and (b) in the case of a false declaration intentionally made, moreover, from any aid scheme referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/ 92 for the following calendar year, in respect of an area equal to that for which his aid applica- tion was rejected. ’ 3. With regard to the checks in slaughterhouses provided by Article 6(6a), first subparagraph, the reports may consist of an indication in the slaughterhouse accounts system what animals have been subject to control. (b) The existing subparagraph 4 of paragraph 2 becomes subparagraph 3 of paragraph 2. (c) The four indents in the existing subparagraph 6 of paragraph 2 are replaced by the following: With regard to the checks on the identity of individual animals at the time of their loading for export and their departure from the Community territory provided by Article 6(6a), fourth subparagraph, a simplified report indicating the animals so controlled shall suffice. 4. Where on-the-spot checks conducted in accordance with Article 6(5) of this Regulation reveal infringements of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, copies of reports on on-the-spot checks pursuant to this Regulation shall be sent without delay to the authorities responsible for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2630/97. ‘— for rape seed and for sunflower: Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999 (*), — for linseed: The direct payment shall be granted the linseed is produced from seeds of only if than those flax varieties considered as other intended mainly for fibres referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70, the production of — for durum wheat: Article 6(4) and (5) of Regula- tion (EC) No 2316/1999. (*) OJ L 354, 30. 12. 1997, p. 23. ’ (*) OJ L 280, 30. 10. 1999, p. 43. ’ L 340/34 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 31. 12. 1999 (d) The existing subparagraph 7 of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘With regard to areas declared and actually sown in durum wheat, where a discrepancy is found between the minimum quantity of certified seed fixed by the Member State and the quantity actually used, “deter- mined area” shall mean the area calculated by dividing the total quantity of certified seed for which the producer has furnished proof of use by the minimum quantity per hectare laid down by the Member State for in the region of question. The area thus determined is used, after application of the aforementioned reductions, for the calculation of the right to the supplement or to the specific aid provided for at Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999. ’ the producer (e) The existing paragraph 3 is inserted after subpara- graph 3 of paragraph 2 as the new subparagraph 4. (f) Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: throughout the compulsory retention period, he shall be the number of eligible entitled to the premium for animals actually kept the period, provided throughout that he has informed the competent authority in writing within 10 working days of finding any reduction in the number of animals. Without prejudice to the actual in individual circumstances to be taken into account cases, in particular, the following cases of natural circumstances of the herd: authorities may recognise, competent the (a) death of an animal as a consequence of a disease; (b) death of an animal following an accident for which the farmer cannot be held responsible. Article 10a Bovine animals present on the holding shall not be aid 1. counted for premium unless application. identified in the ‘4. The areas established in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 1 to 3 for the purpose of calculating the aid shall be used for the calculation of the limit of the premiums referred to in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999. 2. However, a suckler cow or heifer declared for the premium in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 may be replaced within the limits provided by Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/ 1999 by another suckler cow or heifer. The calculation of the maximum eligible area for the area payments to arable crop producers shall be the area of set-aside land made on the basis of actually determined and on a pro rata basis for each crop concerned. ’ 12. Article 10 is replaced by the following Articles 10 to 10g: ‘Article 10 limit or individual ceiling is 1. Where an individual applicable, the number of animals shown in aid applica- tions shall be reduced to the limit or ceiling set for the farmer concerned. In no case may aid be granted on a greater 2. number of animals than that shown in the aid applica- tion. 3. Without prejudice to Article 10b, if the number of animals declared in an aid application exceeds that established during administrative or on-the-spot-checks carried out in accordance with Article 6, the aid shall be calculated on the number of eligible animals established. 4. If a farmer has been unable to comply with his retention undertaking as a result of force majeure he shall retain his right the number of to aid in respect of animals actually eligible at the time when the case of force majeure occurred. 5. In cases where, owing to the impact of natural circumstances on the herd, the farmer cannot meet his commitment to keep the animals notified for a premium 3. As regards suckler cows and heifers kept in moun- tain areas in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, a suckler cow can be replaced only by a suckler cow and a heifer by a heifer. 4. As regards Article 13(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, a dairy cow can be replaced only by another dairy cow. 5. The replacement shall occur within 20 days of the animal's departure from the holding and shall be entered in the farmer's register not later than three days after the day of replacement. The competent authority to which the premium application was submitted shall be informed within 10 working days after the replacement. The Member State may decide not 6. to apply the obligation of notification provided in the previous para- graph when its computerised database in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 offers adequate assurances as to the accuracy of the data it contains for the purposes of the control of the replace- ments. The Member State shall take the replacements into account in the selection of aid applications for on-the-spot checks. Article 10b If the administrative or on-the-spot check finds a 1. difference between the animals declared in the aid application and the animals established and eligible, the aid shall, except force majeure and after Article 10(5) has been applied as regards natural circum- stances, be reduced pursuant to paragraph 2. in cases of 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 340/35 2. Where the application concerns a maximum of 20 animals, the amount of the aid shall be reduced: with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 or pass- ports or farmer's register entries whereby the lowest figure shall be taken. (a) by the percentage corresponding to the difference found if this is not more than two animals, or (b) by twice the percentage corresponding to the differ- ence found if this is more than two but not more than four animals. the difference If premium shall be granted. is greater than four animals, no In other cases, the amount of the aid shall be reduced: However, with regard to errors or omissions 2. concerning entries in the farmer's register or the pass- ports, a reduction in accordance with paragraph 1 shall apply only when such findings are revealed on at least two checks within a period of 24 months. If found during an on-the-spot 3. the difference check is greater than 20 % of the number of eligible animals established, no premium shall be granted for the 12 months prior to the on-the-spot check. (a) by the percentage corresponding to the difference found if this is not more than 5 %, or. Article 10d (b) by twice the percentage corresponding to the differ- ence found if this is more than 5 % but not more than 20 %. If the difference found is more than 20 %, no aid shall be granted. The percentages mentioned in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph shall be calculated on the basis of the number declared, and those mentioned in points (a) and (b) of the number found. the third subparagraph on the basis of Article 10c As animals other regards bovine than those 1. covered by Article 10b, where on-the-spot checks reveal that the number of animals present on the holding and eligible for or relevant to Community aids does not correspond to: (a) the animals notified to the computerised database in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97; (b) the animals entered in the in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97; farmer's register As regards bovine animals, an animal established within the meaning of Articles 10 and 10b at the time of an on-the-spot check is one which: (a) is individually identified by a passport in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, which indicates at least the date of birth, sex, movements and death within the meaning of the second indent of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 820/97; (b) has been recorded in the computerised database in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 and is properly recorded in the farmer's register in accordance with Article 7 of that Regula- tion; (c) is individually identified by eartags provided for by Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97; (d) in the case of an animal declared for Community aid, is found at the location notified by the applicant in accordance with the fourth indent of Article 5(1) of this Regulation. (c) the passports of animals held on the holding in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97, the total amount of the aid granted to the applicant for the aid scheme concerned for the 12 months prior to the on-the-spot check revealing such findings shall, except in cases of force majeure, be reduced proportio- nately. The reduction shall be calculated on the basis of the number of all animals present for the scheme concerned or entries in the computerised database in accordance shall be the However, a bovine animal which has lost one of two eartags regarded as being established providing that it is clearly and individually identified by relevant conditions mentioned in the first all other subparagraph. Furthermore, as regards bovine animals incorrectly entered in the computerised database in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 or in the farmer's register or for which passports issued are incorrectly completed due to reasons attributable to the applicant with regard to the date of birth, sex, movements and death, Community aid shall be reduced in accordance with Articles 10, 10b or 10c only if such omissions are established on at least two checks within a period of 24 months. L 340/36 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 31. 12. 1999 Article 10e it is in view of 1. Where animal found that, premium, a false declaration in the aid application, farmer's register, passport or a false notification to the database referred to in Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 820/97 or a false declaration of the number of live- stock units or animals as referred to in the first indent of the third subparagraph of paragraph 3 of Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2342/1999 was made as a result the farmer in question shall be of serious negligence, excluded from the the aid scheme calendar year in question. In the case of a false declara- tion made intentionally, he shall be excluded from the same aid scheme for the following calendar year as well. concerned for if it in the is found that As regards the declarations or certificates issued by 2. slaughterhouses slaughter connection with premium as laid down in Article 35 of Regulation (EC) the slaughterhouse No 2342/1999, gave a false certification or declaration as a result of serious negligence or the Member State shall apply appriopriate national sanctions. If such find- ings are established a second time the slaughterhouse involved shall be excluded for a period of at least one year from the right to make declarations or to issue certificates valid for premium purposes. intentionally, Article 10f For the purposes of Articles 10 to 10e, animals eligible for different Community aids shall be treated separately. Article 10g As regards the additional payments as referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 the Member State shall, as appropriate, apply rules regarding sanctions as laid down in Articles 9 to 10f. the application of sanctions in respect of the abovemen- tioned rules is not appropriate because of the structure of the additional payment scheme implemented in the Member State, the Member State shall provide equivalent suitable sanctions in proportion to the failure of, the producer. ’ If 13. Articles 12 and 13 are deleted. 14. After Article 14, a new Article 14a is added: ‘Articles 14a 1. Where after an aid application has been lodged and before all the conditions for granting the aid have been fulfilled, a holding is transferred in its entirety from one farmer to another farmer, no aid shall be granted to the transferor in respect of the transferred holding. The aid applied for by the transferor 2. granted to the transferee where: shall be (a) within a period of the transfer to be determined by the the the transfer, undertakes to the Member competent authority of transferee informs States present any evidence required by the competent authority and requests payment of the aid, and (b) all the conditions for granting the aid are fulfilled in respect of the holding transferred, and the under- taking given by the transferee in point (a) is fulfilled. Once 3. authority of payment of paragraph 2: the transferee the transfer of the aid in accordance with point informs competent the holding and requests (a) of the (a) all rights and obligations of the transferor resulting from the legal relationship between the transferor and the competent authority generated by the aid application shall be conferred on the transferee, (b) all actions necessary for the granting of the aid and all declarations made by the transferor prior to the transfer shall be attributed to the transferee for the purpose of applying the relevant Community provi- sions, (c) by way of derogation from the second indent of the Article 1(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92, holding transferred shall be considered, where appro- priate, as a separate holding in respect of the marketing year or the aid or premium period in question. 4. Where an aid application has to be lodged after the actions necessary for the granting of the aid have been performed and a holding is transferred in its entirety from one farmer to another farmer after those the conditions for actions have started but before all granting the aid have been fulfilled, the aid may be granted to the transferee provided the conditions in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 are fulfilled. In this case, point (b) of paragraph 3 shall apply. 5. Member States may decide, where appropriate, to grant the aid to the transferor. In this event: (a) no aid shall be granted to the transferee and (b) Member States shall ensure analogous application of the requirements set out in paragraphs 1 to 4. In the case of a transfer of parts of a holding, 6. paragraphs 1 to 5 shall not apply. The normal provi- sions on the granting of aid shall apply. 7. For the purposes of this Article, (a) the transfer of a holding shall mean the transfer of management of the production units concerned; (b) “transferor” shall be the farmer whose holding is transferred to another farmer, and “transferee” shall be the farmer to whom the holding is transferred; (c) “aid application” shall mean: (i) an “area” aid application for the aid schemes referred to in Article 1(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92, (ii) an “animal” aid application for the aid schemes referred to in Article 1(1)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92. ’ 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 340/37 15. Article 15 is replaced by the following: to this Regulation. ‘Article 15 further measures required Member States shall take all for application of this Regulation and shall give the mutual assistance needed for the purposes of checks required pursuant In this respect Member States may also provide appropriate national sanctions against producers or other marketing partici- pants such as slaughterhouses or associations involved in the procedure for granting aid in order to ensure the compliance with control the current herd register of the holding or the respect of notification obligations. As far as necessary or provided, the Member States shall assist one another mutually to ensure effective controls, and to ensure the check on the authenticity of docu- ments the data the exchanged. ’ submitted and/or requirements accuracy of such as March each year, for arable crops, and no later than 31 report August covering the previous calendar year and, in particular, relating to the following areas: animal premiums, each year, for a (a) the state of implementation of the integrated system; (b) the number of applications as well as the total area and total number of animals broken down by indi- vidual aid scheme within the meaning of Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92; (c) the number of applications as well as the total area and total number of animals covered by checks; (d) the result of the checks carried out, reductions applied pursuant indicating the to Articles 9 and 10. ’ 17. In Article 19 the third subparagraph is deleted. Article 2 16. In Article 17, the following paragraph 3 is added: ‘3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, Member States shall, in accordance with provisions to be adopted by the Commission, send the Commission no later than 31 This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2000. It shall apply to applications in respect of marketing years or premium periods starting from 1 January 2000. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission


title: 2000/53/CE: Recomendação da Comissão, de 21 de Dezembro de 1999, aos Estados-Membros e à indústria sobre sistemas eficientes e seguros de informação e comunicação nos veículos: uma declaração europeia de princípios relativa à interface homem-máquina [notificada com o número C(1999) 4786] (Texto relevante para efeitos do EEE)

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text: L 19/64 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 25. 1. 2000 RECOMENDAÇÃO DA COMISSÃO de 21 de Dezembro de 1999 aos Estados-Membros e à indústria sobre sistemas eficientes e seguros de informação e comunicação nos veículos: uma declaração europeia de princípios relativa à interface homem- -máquina [notificada com o número C(1999) 4786] (Texto relevante para efeitos do EEE) (2000/53/CE) A COMISSÃO DAS COMUNIDADES EUROPEIAS, Tendo em conta o Tratado que institui a Comunidade Europeia e, nomeadamente, o seu artigo 211. o, (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Considerando que a importância de uma interface homem-máquina segura para sistemas de infor- mação e comunicação nos veículos foi salientada muitas vezes em resoluções, conclusões e pareceres de várias instituições europeias, tais como as conclusões do Conselho de 17 de Junho de 1997, a resolução do Parlamento Europeu de 8 de Outubro de 1998 e o parecer do Comité das Regiões de 14 de Maio de 1998 (1) sobre a comunicação da Comissão COM(97) 223 de 20 de Maio de 1997 referente a uma estratégia e um quadro comunitários relativos à implantação da telemática para transportes rodoviários na Europa, a resolução do Conselho de 17 de Junho de 1997 (2) realtiva à utilização da telemática no sector dos transportes rodoviários, nomeadamente à cobrança electrónica de taxas e portagens; Considerando que a Directiva 92/59/CEE do Conselho, de 29 de Junho de 1992 (3), relativa à segurança geral dos produtos e que a resolução do Conselho relativa às instruções de utilização de bens de consumo técnicos (4), de 17 de Dezembro de 1998, fornecem uma base para a defesa dos consumidores mas não são suficientemente específicas neste domínio; Considerando que os dispositivos telemáticos nos veículos terão um impacto importante nos transportes rodoviários num futuro próximo e constituirão uma grande ajuda para o condutor desde que o condutor não seja distraído, perturbado ou sobrecarregado com o processo de comunicação e/ou as informações fornecidas pelos dispositivos adicionais que poderiam influenciar a segurança do tráfego de modo negativo; Considerando que as oportunidades de mercado para a indústria e os fornecedores de serviços de valor acrescentado não devem ser desnecessariamente inibidas e que o livre desenvolvimento de futuros produtos seguros e inovadores no domínio das tecnologias automóveis da informação e da telecomunicação deve ser encorajado; Considerando que os princípios devem ser estabelecidos de modo a que possam ser seguidos de forma voluntária pelos intervenientes mais importantes neste mercado; Considerando que requisitos genéricos em relação à segurança devem ser definidos para os produtos, de modo a ultrapassar barreiras que impeçam as trocas comerciais no mercado interno; Considerando que uma declaração europeia de princípios relativa à interface homem-máquina para os sistemas de informação e de comunicação dentro dos veículos é necessária de modo a maximizar o seu potencial de segurança; considerando que esta declaração de princípios deverá ter em conta trabalhos anteriores realizados no âmbito de outras organizações internacionais tais como a Confe- rência europeia dos ministros de transporte e as Nações Unidas; Considerando que a Comissão continuará a desenvolver mais esforços na expansão dos princípios, explicando cada princípio de modo mais pormenorizado, descrevendo os seus fundamentos e dando bons e maus exemplos sempre que necessário, e nos respectivos procedimentos de verificação, sempre que possível; que um relatório relativo à expansão destes princípios será apresentado em finais do ano de 1999; Considerando que os serviços da Comissão irão coligir informações dos Estados-Membros sobre os passos dados e os resultados da avaliação da adesão da indústria a esses princípios e empreender, se necessário, investigações adicionais; (1) Comité das Regiões 256/97, de 14 de Maio de 1998. (2) JO C 194 de 25. 6. 1997, p. 5. (3) JO L 228 de 11. 8. 1992, p. 24. (4) JO C 411 de 31. 12. 1998, p. 1. 25. 1. 2000 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias L 19/65 (10) Considerando que, depois de um período inicial de dois anos e dependendo da adesão à declaração de princípios relativa à IHM para sistemas de informação e comunicação nos veículos, a Comissão considerará a necessidade de acções adicionais tais como a adaptação da Directiva 92/53/CEE, de 18 de Junho de 1992, relativa à aproximação das legislações dos Estados-Membros respeitantes à homologação dos veículos a motor e seus reboques (1) ou a introdução de outra directiva, que utilize normas CEN/ISO; (11) Considerando que os requisitos citados anteriormente não poderão ser realizados ao nível nacional, RECOMENDA: 1. Os fabricantes e fornecedores da industria automóvel na Europa que fornecem, instalam ou desenvolvam sistemas de informação e comunicação, sejam eles equipamentos de origem (OEM) ou sistemas a instalar posteriormente, incluindo os importadores, deverão cumprir a declaração de princípios e ser convidados a aderir a um acordo voluntário sobre estes princípios. A presente declaração de princípios resume os aspectos essenciais de segurança a considerar para a interface homem-máquina (IHM) dos sistemas de informação e comunicação nos veículos e trata de todos esses sistemas destinados a ser utilizados pelo condutor enquanto conduz. Nesse contexto, a hipótese por trás dos princípios é que a primeira tarefa de condução é o controlo seguro do veículo através de um ambiente de tráfego complexo e dinâmico. Esses princípios são válidos: — quer o sistema esteja directamente relacionado com a tarefa de condução quer não, — para sistemas tanto portáteis como permanentemente instalados, tais como telefones, — para fabricantes de equipamentos de origem e fornecedores de sistemas a instalar posteriormente, incluindo importadores, para todos os tipos de veículos rodoviários existentes no mercado comuni- tário. 2. Os Estados-Membros são convidados a encorajar e a investigar a adesão a esta declaração de princípios por parte da indústria, incluindo os fornecedores de sistemas a instalar posteriormente. 3. Os Estados-Membros devem informar a Comissão das medidas tomadas por eles e pela indústria nacional, no prazo de 12 meses a contar da publicação da presente recomendação, e fornecer resultados da avaliação sobre a adesão a estes princípios pela indústria no prazo de 24 meses. Feito em Bruxelas, em 21 de Dezembro de 1999. Pela Comissão Erkki LIIKANEN Membro da Comissão (1) JO L 225 de 10. 8. 1992, p. 1. L 19/66 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 25. 1. 2000 DECLARAÇÃO DE PRINCÍPIOS RELATIVA À INTERFACE HOMEM-MÁQUINA (IHM) PARA SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NOS VEÍCULOS ANEXO 1. Definição dos objectivos A presente declaração de princípios resume os aspectos essenciais de segurança a considerar para a interface homem- -máquina (IHM) dos sistemas de informação e comunicação. A presente declaração de princípios será especialmente útil para os fabricantes quando tiverem de considerar as implicações de segurança do projecto de interfaces homem-máquina. As questões de projecto e de instalação constituem a principal preocupação da presente declaração de princípios e estão portanto relacionadas com as seguintes questões críticas: — como projectar e localizar os sistemas de informação e comunicação de modo que a sua utilização seja compatível com a tarefa de condução, — como apresentar a informação de modo a não afectar o grau de atenção visual do condutor para a estrada, — como conceber a interacção do sistema de modo que o condutor mantenha o controlo seguro do veículo, se sinta confortável e confiante com o sistema e esteja pronto a reagir a ocorrências inesperadas. Para não criar obstáculos ou constrangimentos desnecessários ao desenvolvimento inovador de produtos, a declaração de princípios é expressa principalmente em termos dos objectivos a alcançar pela IHM. 2. Âmbito A presente declaração de princípios trata de todos os sistemas de informação e comunicação destinados a ser utilizados pelo condutor enquanto conduz. Nesse contexto, a hipótese por trás dos princípios é que a primeira tarefa de condução é o controlo seguro do veículo através de um ambiente de tráfego complexo e dinâmico. Para efeitos da presente declaração de princípios, «sistema» refere-se às funções e peças, tais como ecrãs e comandos, que constituem a interface e a interacção entre o sistema e o condutor. Estes princípios forma formulados de modo a considerar o projecto e a instalação de sistemas individuais. No caso de haver mais do que um sistema num veículo, esses sistemas deveriam de preferência ser apresentados como interface integrada do condutor, em que a instalação completa também satisfaz a presente declaração de princípios. Os principais temas da presente declaração de princípios são o projecto geral, a instalação, a apresentação da informação, a interacção com ecrãs e comandos, o comportamento do sistema e as informações sobre os sistema. A declaração de princípios não abrange aspectos dos sistemas de informação e comunicação não relacionados com a IHM tais como características eléctricas, propriedades dos materiais, comportamento funcional do sistema e aspectos jurídicos. 3. Disposições existentes A presente declaração de princípios não se substitui a regulamentos e normas que devem ser sempre tomados em consideração e utilizados pelos fabricantes. — As directivas da CE com as alterações subsequentes aplicáveis incluem: — Directiva 90/630/CEE da Comissão, de 30 de Outubro de 1990 (1), relativa ao campo de visão do condutor dos veículos a motor, — Directiva 74/60/CEE do Conselho, de 17 de Dezembro de 1973 (2), relativa ao arranjo interior dos veículos a motor (partes interiores do habitáculo com exclusão do ou dos espelhos retrovisores interiores, disposição dos comandos, tecto ou tecto de abrir, encosto e parte traseira dos bancos), — Directiva 78/316/CEE do Conselho, de 21 de Dezembro de 1977 (3), relativa ao arranjo interior dos veículos a motor (identificação dos comandos, avisadores e indicadores), — Resolução do Conselho de 17 de Dezembro de 1998 relativa às instruções de utilização de bens de consumo técnicos (4), — Directiva 92/59/CEE do Conselho, de 29 de Junho de 1992, relativa à segurança geral dos produtos (5), (1) JO L 341 de 6. 12. 1990, p. 20. (2) JO L 38 de 11. 2. 1974, p. 2. (3) JO L 81 de 28. 3. 1978, p. 3. (4) JO C 411 de 31. 12. 1998, p. 24. (5) JO L 228 de 11. 8. 1992, p. 24. 25. 1. 2000 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias L 19/67 — Regulamentos da Comissão Económica para a Europa das Nações Unidas (CEE/ONU) reconhecidos pela Comunidade após a sua recente adesão ao acordo revisto de 1958, — As normas e os documentos de normalização implicitamente referidos nos princípios são: — ISO 4513 Road Vehicles — Visibility. Method for Establishment of Eyellipse for Driver's Eye Location — ISO 2575 Road Vehicles — Symbols for Controls, Indicators and Tell-tales — ISO 4040 Road Vehicles — Location of Hand Controls, Indicators and Tell-tales — ISO 3958 Road Vehicles — Passenger Car Driver Hand Control Reach — ISO (DIS) 15005 Road Vehicles — Traffic Information and Control Systems (TICS) Dialogue Management Principles — ISO (DIS) 15006 Road Vehicles — Traffic Information and Control Systems (TICS) Auditory Presentation of Information — ISO (DIS) 15008 Road Vehicles — Traffic Information and Control Systems (TICS) Ergonomic aspects of In-Vehicle Information Presentation — ISO (DIS) 11429 Ergonomics — System Danger and non Danger Signals with Sounds and Lights Todas as normas estão sujeitas a revisão, sendo os utilizadores da presente declaração de princípios instados a aplicar as edições mais recentes das normas acima indicadas. De um modo geral, será claro quem será responsável, de entre fabricantes, fornecedores e instaladores, pela aplicação dos princípios. Se a responsabilidade recair em mais de uma parte, essas partes são instadas a utilizar os princípios como ponto de partida para confirmar explicitamente os seus papéis respectivos. As responsabilidades do condutor relacionadas com o comportamento seguro enquanto conduz e interactua com esses sistemas mantêm-se inalteradas. 4. Princípios relativos ao projecto global O sistema deve ser projectado de modo a apoiar o condutor e não deve dar lugar a um comportamento potencialmente perigoso por parte do condutor ou outros utentes da estrada. O sistema deve ser projectado de modo a que o grau de atenção do condutor aos ecrãs ou controlos do sistema se mantenha compatível com o grau exigido pela condução. Os sistema deve ser projectado de modo a não distrair ou entreter visualmente o condutor. 5. Princípios relativos à instalação O sistema deve ser localizado e montado de acordo com regulamentos, normas e instruções dos fabricantes relevantes para a instalação do sistema nos veículos. Nenhuma parte do sistema deve obstruir a visão da estrada pelo condutor. O sistema não deve obstruir os comandos e visores do veículo necessários para a tarefa principal de condução. Os visores ou ecrãs devem ser posicionados tão próximo quanto possível da linha normal de visão do condutor. Os ecrãs ou visores devem ser projectados e instalados de modo a evitar reflexos. 6. Princípios relativos à apresentação da informação A informação apresentada visualmente deve ser tal que o condutor possa assimilá-la com alguns relances suficientemente breves para não afectar a condução de modo adverso. Caso existam, devem ser utilizadas normas acordadas internacionalmente relacionadas com a legibilidade, audibilidade, os ícones, símbolos, termos, acrónimos ou abreviaturas. A informação relevante para a tarefa de condução deve ser dada atempadamente e ser exacta. O sistema não deve apresentar informação que possa resultar num comportamento potencialmente perigoso por parte do condutor ou outros utentes da estrada. O sistema não deve produzir níveis sonores incontroláveis susceptíveis de encobrir avisos do interior ou do exterior do veículo. L 19/68 PT Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias 25. 1. 2000 7. Princípios relativos à interacção com ecrãs e comandos O condutor deve ser sempre capaz de manter pelo menos uma mão no volante enquanto interactua com o sistema. Os sistemas de comunicações baseados na palavra devem incluir a possibilidade de se falar a escutar com as mãos livres. O sistema não deve exigir sequências longas e ininterruptas de interacções. Os comandos do sistema devem ser concebidos de modo a poderem ser operados sem impactos adversos na tarefa principal de condução. O condutor deve ser capaz de controlar o ritmo de interacção com o sistema. O sistema não deve exigir que o condutor tenha reacções críticas em relação ao tempo ao introduzir dados ou comandos no sistema. O condutor deve ser capaz de recomeçar uma sequência interrompida de interacções com o sistema no ponto de interrupção ou em qualquer outro ponto lógico. O condutor deve ter o controlo da informação auditiva quando houver a possibilidade de distracção ou de irritação. A reacção do sistema (por exemplo, retroacção, confirmação) na sequência de uma introdução de dados ou comandos pelo condutor deve ser atempada e claramente perceptível. Os sistemas que fornecem informações visuais dinâmicas não relacionadas com a segurança devem ser capazes de ser comutados para um modo em que essa informação deixe de ser fornecida ao condutor. 8. Princípios relativos ao comportamento do sistema A informação visual não relacionada com a condução susceptível de distrair o condutor de modo significativo (por exemplo, TV, vídeo e imagens e textos que corram automaticamente) deve ser desactivada ou apenas ser apresentada de modo a não poder ser vista pelo condutor enquanto o veículo estiver em movimento. A presença, operação ou utilização de um sistema não deve interferir de modo adverso com os ecrãs ou comandos exigidos para a tarefa principal de condução e para a segurança rodoviária. As funções do sistema não destinadas a ser utilizadas pelo condutor enquanto conduz devem ser impossibilitadas de interactuar enquanto o veículo estiver em movimento, ou devem ser fornecidos avisos claros contra a utilização não intencional. Devem ser apresentadas ao condutor informações sobre o estado do momento, e quaisquer avarias do sistema susceptíveis de terem impacto na segurança. No caso de uma deficiência parcial ou total dos sistema, o veículo deve continuar controlável, ou pelo menos ser capaz de ser imobilizado de modo seguro. 9. Princípios relativos às informações sobre o sistema O sistema deve ser acompanhado de instruções adequadas para o condutor abrangendo a utilização e os aspectos relevantes da instalação e manutenção. As instruções do sistema devem ser correctas e simples. As instruções do sistema devem ser dadas em línguas ou sob formas concebidas para serem percebidas pelo condutor. As instruções devem permitir uma distinção clara entre os aspectos do sistema que se destinam a ser utilizadas pelo condutor enquanto conduz e os aspectos (por exemplo funções específicas, menus, etc. ) não destinados a ser utilizados enquanto se conduz. Todas as informações sobre o produto devem ser concebidas de modo a transmitir exactamente a funcionalidade do sistema. As informações sobre o produto devem tornar claro se são necessárias capacidades especiais para utilizar o sistema ou se o produto é inadequado para determinados utilizadores. As representações da utilização do sistema (por exemplo, descrições, fotografias e esquemas) não devem criar expectativas não realistas por parte dos potenciais utilizadores nem encorajar a utilização insegura ou ilegal


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

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text: 31. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 343/1 II (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 21 December 1999 on the provisional application of Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and certain third States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) on trade in textile products (1999/867/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas: to revise (1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community Agreements in the form of an Exchange of existing bilateral and extend the Letters agreement and protocols on trade in textile products with certain (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbe- kistan); States third Article 1 The Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters attached to this Decision shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 to January 2000, pending their formal conclusion, subject reciprocal provisional application by the partner countries (1). The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision. Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999. (2) These Agreements in the form of an Exchange of Letters should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 subject to the reciprocal provisional application by the abovementioned States, For the Council The President T. HALONEN (1) The date from which provisional application will become effective will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C series


title: Règlement (CE) nº 2729/1999 de la Commission, du 21 décembre 1999, modifiant le règlement (CE) nº 1169/97 portant modalités d'application du règlement (CE) nº 2202/96 du Conseil instituant un régime d'aide aux producteurs de certains agrumes

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text: 22. 12. 1999 FR Journal officiel des Communautés européennes L 328/35 RÈGLEMENT (CE) No 2729/1999 DE LA COMMISSION du 21 décembre 1999 modifiant le règlement (CE) no 1169/97 portant modalités d'application du règlement (CE) no 2202/96 du Conseil instituant un régime d'aide aux producteurs de certains agrumes LA COMMISSION DES COMMUNAUTÉS EUROPÉENNES, a) des contrôles physiques sont effectués sur au moins: vu le traité instituant la Communauté européenne, vu le règlement (CE) no 2202/96 du Conseil du 28 octobre 1996 instituant un régime d'aide aux producteurs de certains agrumes (1), tel que modifié par le règlement (CE) no 858/ 1999 (2), et notamment son article 6, considérant ce qui suit: (1) (2) (3) l'article 18, paragraphes 2, 3 et 4, du règlement (CE) no 1169/97 de la Commission du 26 juin 1997 portant modalités d'application du règlement (CE) no 2202/96 du Conseil instituant un régime d'aide aux producteurs de certains agrumes (3), modifié en dernier lieu par le règlement (CE) no 1082/1999 (4), prévoit les différents contrôles auxquels sont soumis les transformateurs et les organisations de producteurs; l'expérience acquise dans l'application de ces contrôles conduit à distinguer le contrôle physique et le contrôle documentaire et à préciser l'importance de chacun de ces contrôles; l'expérience en matière de contrôle sur place a révélé, de plus, qu'il est approprié d'utiliser l'instrument de l'analyse des risques pour la programmation de ces contrôles et de préciser les éléments à prendre en consi- dération à cette fin; sont les mesures prévues conformes à l'avis du comité de gestion des fruits et légumes frais, au présent règlement A ARRÊTÉ LE PRÉSENT RÈGLEMENT: Article premier L'article 18 du règlement (CE) no 1169/97 est remplacé par le texte suivant: «Article 18 1. Les États membres prennent toutes les mesures néces- saires pour assurer le respect des dispositions du présent règlement. À cette fin, et sans préjudice des dispositions du titre VI du règlement (CE) no 2200/96, ils effectuent notam- ment les contrôles prévus aux paragraphes 2 et 3 du présent article. Pour 2. chaque produit et pour chaque campagne: chaque organisation de producteurs, pour (1) JO L 297 du 21. 11. 1996, p. 49. (2) JO L 108 du 27. 4. 1999, p. 8. (3) JO L 169 du 27. 6. 1997, p. 15. (4) JO L 131 du 27. 5. 1999, p. 24. — 5 % des superficies visées à l'article 8, paragraphes 1 et 2, — 20 % des quantités livrées à la transformation pour chaque période de livraison; b) des contrôles documentaires sont effectués sur: — au moins 30 % des accords visés à l'article 8, para- graphe 3, — au moins 30 % des versements prévus à l'article 15, — la totalité des demandes d'aides pour chaque période de livraison. En outre, les contrôles visent à vérifier la concordance: a) entre les quantités de produits livrées à la transforma- tion dans le cadre de contrats et pour lesquelles des certificats de livraison visés à l'article 10, paragraphe 2, ont été établis et celles reprises dans chaque demande d'aide, d'une part, et b) entre les quantités de produits livrées à la transforma- tion dans le cadre de contrats et celles livrées à l'organi- sation de producteurs par ses membres, par les membres d'une autre organisation de producteurs en cas d'appli- cation de l'article 11, paragraphe 1, point c) deuxième et troisième tirets, du règlement (CE) no 2200/96 ainsi que par des producteurs individuels en cas d'application de l'article 4 du règlement (CE) no 2202/96, d'autre part. Pour chaque transformateur, pour chaque produit 3. reçu et pour chaque mois: a) des contrôles physiques sont effectués sur au moins: — 30 % des lots reçus dans le cadre de chacun des deux types de contrats, de campagne et pluriannuels; ils portent au moins sur le poids net de chaque lot et sur le rendement en jus de chaque lot; b) des contrôles documentaires sont effectués sur au moins: — 30 % des lots reçus dans le cadre de chacun des deux types de contrats, de campagne et pluriannuels; ils portent sur le lien réel avec un contrat, sur les certificats de livraison visés à l'article 10, paragraphe 2, sur l'identification précise du moyen de transport utilisé et sur le respect des exigences minimales prévues à l'annexe, — 30 % de chacun des produits finis et sous-produits obtenus dans le cadre de contrats, — 30 % de chacun des produits finis et sous-produits obtenus hors contrats, — 30 % des virements visés à l'article 3, paragraphe 3, point f). L 328/36 FR Journal officiel des Communautés européennes 22. 12. 1999 En outre, entre: les contrôles visent à vérifier la concordance a) les factures d'achat et de vente de produits finis et sous-produits, d'une part, et b) les quantités de produits reçues par l'industrie, les quan- tités de produits finis et sous-produits élaborés, les quantités des produits finis et sous-produits achetés, et les quantités des produits finis et sous-produits vendus ou en stock, d'autre part. Les États membres effectuent au moins deux fois par an un contrôle physique des stocks des produits transformés par le transformateur ainsi que des stocks de produits trans- formés achetés et procèdent au rapprochement des données ainsi obtenues avec celles fournies par le registre du trans- formateur. Les États membres doivent programmer leurs 4. contrôles de concordance en tenant compte d'une analyse de risque qui doit considérer, entre autres: — les constatations faites lors de contrôles pendant les années précédentes, — l'évolution en comparaison avec l'année précédente, — le rendement en jus, — le rapport entre les quantités livrées et l'estimation de la récolte totale. Les États membres peuvent augmenter la fréquence et le pourcentage des contrôles visés aux paragraphes 2 et 3. » Article 2 Le présent règlement entre en vigueur le troisième jour suivant celui de sa publication au Journal officiel des Communautés euro- péennes. Le présent règlement est obligatoire dans tous ses éléments et directement applicable dans tout État membre. Fait à Bruxelles, le 21 décembre 1999. Par la Commission Franz FISCHLER Membre de la Commission


title: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2735/1999 of 21 December 1999 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1294/96 as regards the deadline for the submission of harvest declarations in certain departments of France for the 1999/2000 wine year

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text: L 328/50 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 22. 12. 1999 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2735/1999 of 21 December 1999 derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1294/96 as regards the deadline for the submission of harvest declarations in certain departments of France for the 1999/2000 wine year THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, (2) declarations. Provision should therefore be made for a derogation from that deadline. The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for wine, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1677/1999 (2), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 11(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1294/ 96 of 4 July 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 as regards harvest, production and stock declarations relating to wine-sector products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 225/97 (4), sets 10 December as the deadline for the submission of harvest and production declarations for grapes used in wine-making to the competent authorities. The exceptional weather condi- tions affecting a region of production in France have impeded the operations necessary to produce those HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 For the 1999/2000 wine year and by derogation from Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1294/96, producers of wine made from fresh grapes in the cantons listed in the Annex hereto shall submit the declarations provided for in Articles 1 and 3 of the abovementioned Regulation by 20 January 2000 at the latest. Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publica- tion in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply from 10 December 1999. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission (1) OJ L 84, 27. 3. 1987, p. 1. (2) OJ L 199, 30. 7. 1999, p. 8. (3) OJ L 166, 5. 7. 1996, p. 14. (4) OJ L 37, 7. 2. 1997, p. 1. 22. 12. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 328/51 ANNEX Departement of Aude (11): All cantons Departement of Hérault (34): Cantons of: Olonzac Rougan La Salvetat Capestant Saint-Pons-de-Thomières Saint-Chinian Béziers


title: Rozhodnutí Komise ze dne 21. prosince 1999, kterým se stanoví zvláštní podmínky dovozu produktů rybolovu a akvakultury pocházejících z Pákistánu (oznámeno pod číslem K(1999) 4754)Text s významem pro EHP

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text: 03/sv. 28 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 197 32000D0083 2. 2. 2000 ÚŘEDNÍ VĚSTNÍK EVROPSKÝCH SPOLEČENSTVÍ L 26/13 ROZHODNUTÍ KOMISE ze dne 21. prosince 1999, kterým se stanoví zvláštní podmínky dovozu produktů rybolovu a akvakultury pocházejících z Pákistánu (oznámeno pod číslem K(1999) 4754) (Text s významem pro EHP) (2000/83/ES) KOMISE EVROPSKÝCH SPOLEČENSTVÍ, s ohledem na Smlouvu o založení Evropského společenství, číslo provozovny, výrobního plavidla, chladírenského skladu nebo mrazírenského plavidla, z nichž produkty pocházejí; Rady směrnici s ohledem na dne 22. července 1991 o hygienických předpisech pro produkci a uvádění produktů rybolovu na trh (1), naposledy pozmě- něnou směrnicí 97/79/ES (2), a zejména na článek 11 uvedené směrnice, 91/493/EHS ze vzhledem k těmto důvodům: Skupina odborníků z Komise provedla inspekční náv- štěvu Pákistánu, aby ověřila podmínky, za nichž se produkují, skladují a expedují do Společenství produkty rybolovu. (6) (7) podle čl. 11 odst. 4 písm. c) směrnice 91/493/EHS musí být vypracován seznam schválených provozoven, výrob- ních plavidel nebo chladírenských skladů. Musí být vypracován seznam mrazírenských plavidel registrova- ných v souladu se směrnicí 92/48/EHS (3). Tyto seznamy musejí být vypracovány na základě sdělení MFD Komisi. Za stanovenými k tomuto účelu v čl. 11 odst. 4 směrnice 91/493/EHS proto odpovídá MFD. s ustanoveními zajištění souladu uvedená v kapitole V přílohy MFD vydal oficiální ujištění, že budou dodržována pravidla směrnice 91/493/EHS a splněny požadavky na schválení nebo registraci provozoven, výrobních plavidel, chladíren- ských skladů nebo mrazírenských plavidel původu, které jsou rovnocenné požadavkům stanoveným uvedenou směrnicí. Pákistánské právní předpisy v oblasti hygienických kontrol a sledování produktů rybolovu lze považovat za rovnocenné ustanovením směrnice 91/493/EHS. (8) Opatření tohoto rozhodnutí jsou v souladu se stanovis- kem Stálého veterinárního výboru, Úřad „Marine Fisheries Departement the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock“ v Pákistánu je schopen účinně ověřovat dodržování platných práv- ních předpisů. (MFD) of Pravidla pro získání osvědčení o zdravotní nezávadnosti podle čl. 11 odst. 4 písm. a) směrnice 91/493/EHS musejí také stanovit vzor osvědčení, minimální poža- davky na jazyk nebo jazyky, v nichž musí být vypraco- váno, a funkci osoby, která je zmocněná jej podepsat. PŘIJALA TOTO ROZHODNUTÍ: Článek 1 Podle čl. 11 odst. 4 písm. b) směrnice 91/493/EHS je nutné připevnit na balení produktů rybolovu značku jméno třetí země a schvalovací/registrační udávající Příslušným úřadem v Pákistánu, který ověřuje a potvrzuje, že produkty rybolovu splňují požadavky směrnice 91/493/EHS, je „Marine Fisheries Departement (MFD) of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock“. (1) Úř. věst. L 268, 24. 9. 1991, s. 15. (2) Úř. věst. L 24, 30. 1. 1998, s. 31. (3) Úř. věst. L 187, 7. 7. 1992, s. 41. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 198 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 03/sv. 28 Článek 2 Článek 3 Produkty rybolovu a akvakultury pocházející musejí splňovat tyto podmínky: z Pákistánu 1. ke každé zásilce musí být přiložen očíslovaný originál osvědčení o zdravotní nezávadnosti, který je řádně vyplněn, podepsán, opatřen datem a vyhotoven na jednom listu vzorem uvedeným v příloze A tohoto v souladu se rozhodnutí; 2. produkty musejí pocházet ze schválených provozoven, výrobních plavidel, chladírenských skladů nebo registrova- ných mrazírenských plavidel uvedených v příloze B tohoto rozhodnutí; 3. s výjimkou volně ložených zmrazených produktů rybolovu určených ke konzervaci, musejí být všechna balení nesmaza- telně označena slovem „Pákistán“ a schvalovacím/regis- tračním číslem provozovny, výrobního plavidla, chladíren- ského skladu nebo mrazírenského plavidla, z nichž produkty pocházejí. 1. Osvědčení uvedené v čl. 2 odst. 1 musí být vypracováno nejméně v jednom úředním jazyce členského státu, v němž se kontroly provádějí. 2. V osvědčení musí být uvedeno jméno, funkce a podpis zástupce MFD a úřední razítko MFD v barvě odlišné od barvy ostatních údajů. Toto rozhodnutí je určeno členským státům. Článek 4 V Bruselu dne 21. prosince 1999. Za Komisi David BYRNE člen Komise 03/sv. 28 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 199 PŘÍLOHA A 200 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 03/sv. 28 03/sv. 28 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 201 PŘÍLOHA B SEZNAM SCHVÁLENÝCH PROVOZOVEN Číslo Název Adresa TES/03/87 Mekran Fisheries (PVT) Ltd TES/07/87 M/S A. G. Fisheries (PVT) Ltd TES/21/90 M/S Pak Exports TES/52/93 M/S Long Wharf Seafood TES/61/94 M/S Spectrum Fisheries Ltd TES/65/94 M/S Coastal Sea Foods TES/71/95 M/S Sea Miles International West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi West Wharf — Karachi TES/58/94 M/S Marine Food Industries (PVT) Ltd Korangi Creek — Karachi TES/22/90 M/S People Fisheries (PVT) Ltd West Wharf — Karachi


title: Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2731/1999 της Επιτροπής, της 21ης Δεκεμβρίου 1999, για την τροποποίηση του κανονισμού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2603/97 σχετικά με τον καθορισμό των λεπτομερειών εφαρμογής για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής των κρατών ΑΚΕ καθώς επίσης και για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής υπερπόντιων χωρών και εδαφών (ΥΧΕ)

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text: 22. 12. 1999 EL Επίσηµη Εφηµερίδα των Ευρωπαϊκών Κοινοτήτων L 328/39 ΚΑΝΟΝΙΣΜΟΣ (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2731/1999 ΤΗΣ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗΣ της 21ης ∆εκεµβρίου 1999 για την τροποποίηση του κανονισµού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2603/97 σχετικά µε τον καθορισµό των λεπτοµερειών εφαρµογής για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής των κρατών ΑΚΕ καθώς επίσης και για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής υπερπόντιων χωρών και εδαφών (ΥΧΕ) Η ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΩΝ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΩΝ, Έχοντας υπόψη: τη συνθήκη για την ίδρυση της Ευρωπαϊκής Κοινότητας, την απόφαση 91/482/ΕΟΚ του Συµβουλίου, της 25ης Ιουλίου 1991, σχετικά µε τη σύνδεση των υπερποντίων χωρών και εδαφών µε την Ευρωπαϊκή Οικονοµική Κοινότητα (1), όπως τροποποιήθηκε τελευταία από την απόφαση 97/803/ΕΚ (2), και ιδίως το άρθρο 108α παράγραφος 5, τον κανονισµό (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1706/98 του Συµβουλίου, της 20ής Ιουλίου 1998, για το καθεστώς των γεωργικών προϊόντων και των προϊόντων µεταποίησης γεωργικών προϊόντων καταγωγής κρατών της Αφρικής, της Καραϊβικής και του Ειρηνικού (ΑΚΕ) και για την κατάργηση του κανονισµού (ΕΟΚ) αριθ. 715/90 (3), και ιδίως το άρθρο 30 παράγραφος 1, Εκτιµώντας τα ακόλουθα: (1) (2) ο κανονισµός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2603/97 (4), της Επιτροπής, όπως τροποποιήθηκε από τον κανονισµό (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1595/98 (5), καθορίζει τις λεπτοµέρειες εφαρµογής για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής των κρατών ΑΚΕ, καθώς επίσης και για την εισαγωγή ρυζιού καταγωγής των Υπερποντίων Χωρών και Εδαφών (ΥΧΕ) στο πλαίσιο ετήσιας ποσότητας 160 000 τόνων ρυζιού, εκφραζόµενης σε ισοδύναµο αποφλοιωµένου ρυζιού· η πείρα απέδειξε ότι οι αιτήσεις που υποβάλλονται για κάθε στάδιο αφορούν συνολική ποσότητα που υπερβαί- νει κατά πολύ τη διαθέσιµη ποσότητα και οδηγούν στην έκδοση πιστοποιητικών για µειωµένες ποσότητες· δικαιολο- γείται, εποµένως, η ενίσχυση των προϋποθέσεων υποβολής αιτήσεων, ώστε οι τελευταίες να υποβάλλονται από επιχειρή- σεις, οι οποίες έχουν εισαγωγική ή εξαγωγική εµπορική δραστηριότητα στον υπόψη τοµέα· ενδείκνυται επίσης να αυξηθεί το ποσό της εγγύησης της σχετικής µε το πιστο- ποιητικό· τις αιτήσεις το άρθρο 9 παράγραφος 3 του κανονισµού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2603/97 προβλέπει για τις επιχειρήσεις τη δυνατότητα να σε αποσύρουν περίπτωση εφαρµογής ποσοστού µείωσης· φαίνεται δικαιο- λογηµένο, βάσει της εµπειρίας, να περιορισθεί η δυνατότητα απόσυρσης των αιτήσεων έκδοσης πιστοποιητικού στην περίπτωση κατά την οποία η εφαρµογή ποσοστού µείωσης για οδηγεί πιστοποιητικού πιστοποιητικού εισαγωγής έκδοσης έκδοση στην (1) ΕΕ L 263 της 19. 9. 1991, σ. 1. (2) ΕΕ L 329 της 29. 11. 1997, σ. 50. (3) ΕΕ L 215 της 1. 8. 1998, σ. 12. (4) ΕΕ L 351 της 23. 12. 1997, σ. 22. (5) ΕΕ L 208 της 24. 7. 1998, σ. 21. ποσότητα που δεν επιτρέπει την πραγµατοποίηση µιας οικο- νοµικά βιώσιµης πράξης· (3) τα µέτρα που προβλέπονται στον παρόντα κανονισµό είναι σύµφωνα µε τη γνώµη της επιτροπής διαχείρισης σιτηρών, ΕΞΕ∆ΩΣΕ ΤΟΝ ΠΑΡΟΝΤΑ ΚΑΝΟΝΙΣΜΟ: Άρθρο 1 Ο κανονισµός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 2603/97 τροποποιείται ως εξής: 1. Στο άρθρο 8 παράγραφος 5, η πρώτη περίπτωση αντικαθίσταται από το ακόλούθο κείµενο: «— η αίτηση πρέπει να υποβάλλεται από φυσικό ή νοµικό πρόσωπο το οποίο, κατά τουλάχιστον ένα από τα τρία έτη που προηγούνται της ηµεροµηνίας υποβολής της αίτησης, άσκησε εισαγωγική ή εξαγωγική εµπορική δραστηριότητα στον τοµέα του ρυζιού και ήταν εγγεγραµµένο σε δηµόσιο µητρώο κράτους µέλους· η απόδειξη για την εισαγωγή ή την εξαγωγή παρέχεται µε την προσκόµιση τουλάχιστον δύο πιστοποιητικών εισαγωγής ή εξαγωγής δεόντως καταχωρηµένων ή ενδεχοµένως µε την προσκόµιση τελω- νειακών διασαφήσεων. » 2. Στο άρθρο 8, η παράγραφος 6 αντικαθίσταται από το ακό- λούθο κείµενο: «6. Κατά παρέκκλιση του άρθρου 10 του κανονισµού (ΕΚ) αριθ. 1162/95 της Επιτροπής (1), το ποσό της εγγύησης της σχετικής µε τα πιστοποιητικά εισαγωγής είναι 120 ευρώ ανά τόνο. » 3. Στο άρθρο 9, η παράγραφος 3 αντικαθίσταται από το ακό- λουθο κείµενο: «3. Όταν η ποσότητα για την οποία πρέπει να εκδοθεί το πιστοποιητικό είναι κατώτερη των 20 τόνων, κατόπιν εφαρ- µογής του ποσοστού µείωσης που αναφέρεται στην παράγραφο 2, η αίτηση έκδοσης πιστοποιητικού µπορεί να αποσυρθεί εντός δύο εργάσιµων ηµερών από τη δηµοσίευση του κανονισµού που καθορίζει το εν λόγω ποσοστό. Η εγγύηση αποδεσµεύεται αµέσως. » Άρθρο 2 Ο παρών κανονισµός αρχίζει να ισχύει την ηµέρα της δηµοσίευσής του στην Επίσηµη Εφηµερίδα των Ευρωπαϊκών Κοινοτήτων. Εφαρµόζεται από την 1η Ιανουαρίου 2000. L 328/40 EL Επίσηµη Εφηµερίδα των Ευρωπαϊκών Κοινοτήτων 22. 12. 1999 Ο παρών κανονισµός είναι δεσµευτικός ως προς όλα τα µέρη του και ισχύει άµεσα σε κάθε κράτος µέλος. Βρυξέλλες, 21 ∆εκεµβρίου 1999. Για την Επιτροπή Franz FISCHLER Μέλος της Επιτροπής