PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION ON ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COPPER STUDY GROUP

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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

C0MC90) 53 final

Brussels, 9 February 1990

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

on acceptance of the Terms of Reference of the

International Copper Study Group

(presented by the Commission)

Explatatory Memorandum

1. After more than ten years of various forms of
discussion and negotiation, discussion was resumed In
1987 on the establishment of a Copper Study Group. A
negotiating conference was convened following the
consensus reached In November 1987 and after two sessions
(13 to 24 June 1988 and 20 to 24 February 1989) It proved
possible to adopt the text of the terms of reference of
the International Copper Study Group. During the paragraph-by-paragraph approval of the text,
the United Kingdom entered a formal reservation regarding
paragraph 4(f) (functions of the Group) and the United
Kingdom and Germany entered a formal reservation
regarding paragraph 18 (the Group's activities with a
bearing on market development)

2. The terms of reference approved by the Conference
provide for the establishment of an International Copper
Study Group responsible for major tasks of analysis and
monitoring of the copper market and trade In copper,
conducting consultations on the International copper
economy, Improving access to and availability of
statistics, carrying out relevant studies and undertaking
activities aimed at developing the copper market. 3. Membership of the Group Is open to a I I States
interested In the production of, the consumption of, or
the International trade In, copper and to any
Intergovernmental organization having responsibilities In
respect of the negotiation, conclusion and application of
international agreements, In particular commodity
agreements. The Group's activities fall under the common commercial
policy. The Community's participation is therefore
necessary in order to prevent It and its Member States
from being excluded from such an International
initiative. However, only the participation of States is
taken Into account In determining the entry Into force of
the Group's terms of reference. It is therefore
necessary that the Member States take part in the Group's
formation alongside the Community. 4. The Group's terms of reference will enter into force
definitively when States together accounting for at least
80% of trade in copper have notified the Secretary-
General of the United Nations of their acceptance of the
terms of reference. The terms of reference may also
ent. v into force provisionally when accepted by States
together accounting for at least 60% of trade in copper
have notified the Secretary-General of the United Nations
of thslr accept-1 ce of the terms of reference. If the
requirements ro. * entry into force have not been met by 30
Ju 3 !390, :h-;_ Secretary-General of the United Nations
VY i i • i •)"• ; ':e those States which have notified their

acceptance to decide whether or not to put the terms of
reference Into force among themselves. 5. It should be noted that under paragraph 22 of the
terms of reference only States count for the entry Into
force. If the Commission were to claim exclusive
Community powers under Article 113 of the EEC Treaty,
thereby preventing Member States from participating, It
would be Impossible to establish the Group. 6. In these circumstances, and since It Is In the
Interest of a I I Member States that the Group be
established, it seems appropriate to conclude a political
agreement with the Member States to ensure their
part icI pat ion. 7. The draft terms of reference have been negotiated by
the Community and Its Member States In accordance with
the common position established by the Council*). 8. The acceptance of the terms of reference Involves
both Community action and Joint action by the Member
States and it is therefore Important that the Community
and Its Member States deposit their instruments of
acceptance simultaneously on the basis of a common
pos11 ion. 9. The attached proposal for a Council Decision has been
drafted in the above sense, any individual Independent
initiative being an infringement of the EEC Treaty. ) See doc. 6626/88 Proba 24. Proposal for a Council Decision on acceptance o" the To. m. -
of Reference of the International Copper Study Group

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 116
thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,

Whereas the Terms of Reference of the International Copper
Study Group were adopted at Geneva on 24 February 1989 by
the United Nations Conference on Copper;

Whereas the States and International Organizations that
were Invited to the Conference have been asked to notify
the United Nations Secretary-General of their acceptance of
the Terms of Reference In accordance with Article 20;

Whereas the European Community and its Member States have
participated in the Conference;

Whereas the Study Group will develop an Important activity
of analysis and surveillance of the market and of trade for
copper ;

Whereas acceptance of the Terms of Reference requires both
Community action and concerted action by the Member States;

Whereas, the Community and Its Member States should
therefore, on the basis of a common position, lodge their
instruments of acceptance at the same time. HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

A r t i c le 1

The Terms of Reference of the International Copper Study
Group are hereby accepted by the European Community. The Community and the Member States that have completed
their internal procedures shall lodge their instruments of
acceptance with the Secretary-General of the United
Nations. The text of the Terms of Reference is annexed
hereto. A r t i c le 2

The President of the Council Is hereby authorized to
designate the persons empowered to lodge the Instrument of
acceptance on behalf of the Community. Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

ANNEX

TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE
INTERNATIONAL COPPER STUDY GROUP

Establishment

1. the provisions and supervise the operation of these terms of reference. The International Copper Study Group is hereby established to administer

Objective

2. To ensure enhanced international co-operation on issues concerning
copper, by improving the information available on the international copper
economy and by providing a forum for intergovernmental consultations on copper. Definitions

3. constituted in these terms of reference. (a) "The Group" means the International Copper Study Group as

(b) "Copper'" means ores and concentrates of copper; unrefined and
refined copper metal, including secondary copper; copper alloys; scrap,
wastes and residues of copper; semi-manufactured products and such other
products of copper as the Group may determine. (c) "Members" means all States and intergovernmental organizations as
provided for in paragraph 5 which have notified their acceptance pursuant to
paragraph 22. Functions

4. functions :

In pursuance of its objective, the Group shall have the following

(a) To conduct consultations and exchanges of information on the

international copper economy;

(b) To improve-statistics on copper;

(c) To undertake regular assessments of the market situation and

outlook for the world copper industry;

(d) To undertake studies on issues of interest to the Group;

(e) To undertake activities related to efforts pursued by other
organizations aimed at developing the market for copper and contributing to
the demand for copper;

- 2 -

if) To consider special problems or difficulties which exist or may

arise in the international copper economy. The Group shall carry out the above functions without derogating from the
right of every member to manage all aspects of its domestic copper economy and
without prejudice to the competence of other international organizations in
matters falling within their jurisdiction. Membership

5. Membership of the Group shall be open to all States which are interested
in the production or consumption of, or international trade in, copper, and to
any intergovernmental organization having responsibilities in respect of the
negotiation, conclusion and application of international agreements, in
particular commodity agreements. Powers of the Group

6. (a) The Group shall exercise such powers and take action or arrange for
action to be taken as may be necessary to carry out and ensure the application
of the provisions of these terms of reference. (b) The Group shall not have the power, directly or indirectly, to
enter into any contract for the purposes of trade in copper or in any other
commodity or product, or any contract for futures transactions; nor shall it
have the power to enter into any financial obligations for such purposes. (c) The Group shall adopt such rules of procedure as are considered
necessary to carry out its functions and which shall be subject to, and not
inconsistent with, these terms of reference. (d) The Group shall not have the power and shall not be taken to have
been authorized by its members to incur any obligation outside the scope of
these terms of reference or the rules of procedure. Headquarters

7. The Headquarters of the Group shall be at a location selected by it in
the territory of a member State, unless the Group decides otherwise. The
Group shall negotiate a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government to be
concluded as soon as possible after these terms of reference have entered into
force. - 3 -

Decision-making

8. reference shall be vested in the General Session. (a) The highest authority of the Group established under these terms of

(b) The Group, the Standing Committee referred to in paragraph 9, and
such committees and subsidiary bodies as may be established, shall take
decisions by consensus and without a vote, except in the case of decisions for
which a specific voting majority is specified in these terms of reference or
in the rules of procedure. (c) Each member State shall be entitled to one vote. Standing Committee

9. (a) The Group shall establish a Standing Committee, which shall consist
of those members of the Group which have indicated their desire to participate
in its work. (b) The Standing Committee shall undertake such tasks as may be
assigned to it by the Group and shall report to the Group on completion, or on
the progress, of its work. Committees and subsidiary bodies

10. The Group may establish committees or other subsidiary bodies, in
addition to the Standing committee, on such terms and conditions as it may
determine. Secretariat

11. Secretary-General and such staff as may be required. (a) The

Group

shall

have

Secretariat

a

consisting

of

a

(b) The Secretary-General shall be the chief administrative officer of
the Group and shall be responsible to it for the administration and operation
of these terms of reference in accordance with the decisions of the Group. Co-operation with others

(a) The Group may make arrangements for consultations or co-operation
12. with the United Nations, its oigans or specialized agencies, and with other
intergovernmental institutions, as appropriate. (b) The Grout may also make arrangements as it considers appropriate
for maintaining oontact with interested non-participating Goveraments, with
other international non-governmental organizations, or with private sector
institutions, a. ~ appropriate. •. '. ":? OhTî::-v--r? rcr. y bs i. -. vited to attend, meetings of the Group or its
sobs•':. -:\\ -. -;- '. ^ji = s ci îfuoh ter;?*-, r :"•••'" -•-n. '. ii tior. j as the Group or those bodies
ma'-' ô"20 iif. - 4 -

Relationship with the Common Fund

The Group may apply to be designated as an International Commodity Body
13. (ICB) under article 7 (9) of the Agreement establishing the Common Fund for
Commodities, for the purpose of sponsoring, in accordance with the provisions
of these terms of reference, projects on copper to be financed by the Fund
Decisions on the sponsoring of such projects
through its Second Account. If consensus cannot be reached,
shall normally be taken by consensus. decisions shall be taken by a two-thirds majority vote. The Group shall not
incur any financial obligations in respect of such projects; nor shall it act
as executing agency for any such project. Legal status

(a) The Group shall have legal personality. 14. It shall, in particular,
but subject to paragraph 6 (b) above, have the capacity to enter into
contracts, to acquire and to dispose of movable and immovable property, and to
institute legal proceedings. (b) The status of the Group in the territory of the host Government
shall be governed by a Headquarters Agreement between the host Government and
the Group. Budget contributions

15. (a) Each member shall contribute to an annual budget which shall be
approved by the Group in accordance with the provisions of the rules of
procedure. For the purpose of assessing the contributions of members, 50 per
cent of the budget shall be apportioned equally among them; 25 per cent shall
be apportioned among member States in proportion to their shares in the total
exports and imports of member States of copper ores and concentrates, measured
in copper metal content, and unrefined and refined copper; and the remaining
25 per cent shall be apportioned among member States in proportion to their
shares in a total which shall consist of the mine production or refined
consumption of copper of each member State, whichever is the higher. The
calculation of these shares shall be based on the latest three calendar years
for which statistics are available. (b) The Group shall determine the contribution of each member for each
financial year in a currency to be decided by the Group and in accordance with
the provisions for contributions specified in the rules of procedure. The
payment of the contribution by each member shall be made in accordance with
its constitutional procedures. (c) In addition to the budget contributions, the Group may accept

donations from external sources. - 5 -

Statistics and information

16. (a) The Group shall collect, collate and make available to members such
statistical information on production, trade, stocks and consumption of
copper, including consumption by specific markets and end-use industries, as
it deems appropriate for the effective operation of these terms of reference,
as well as the information referred to in subparagraph (b) below. (b) The Group shall make such arrangements as it considers appropriate
by which information may be exchanged with interested non-participating
Governments and with appropriate non-governmental and intergovernmental
organizations in order to avoid duplication of work and to ensure the
availability of recent, reliable and complete information on production,
consumption, stocks, international trade, internationally recognized published
prices of copper, technology, research and development activities relating to
copper and other factors that influence the demand for and supply of copper. (c) The Group shall endeavour to ensure that information made available
by it does not prejudice the confidentiality of the operations of Governments
or persons or enterprises producing, processing, marketing or consuming copper. Annual assessment and reports

17. (a) The Group shall undertake an annual assessment of the world copper
situation and related matters in the light of information supplied by members
and supplemented by information from all other relevant sources. The annual
assessment shall include a review of anticipated copper production capacity
for future years and an outlook for copper production, consumption and trade
for the following calendar year, for the purpose of assisting members in their
individual assessments of the evolution of the international copper economy. (b) The Group shall prepare a report incorporating the results of the
If the Group deems it
annual assessment and distribute it to members. appropriate, this report, as well as other reports and studies distributed to
members, may be made available to other interested parties in accordance with
the rules of procedure. Market development

18. (a) The Group shall hold discussions among members and between members
and third parties, such, as copper research and market development
organizations, on ways and means of increasing the demand and developing the
market for copper. Within this framework the studies done by the Group in
support of market development will be disseminated to copper development
organizations for their use in preparing market development project proposals
to be submitted to the Group for consideration. Execution of these projects
will be undertaken by market development organizations. The Group may select
and sponsor projects to be financed by the Common Fund through its Second
Account. (b) The Group shall offer to facilitate co-ordination between market
development organizations and support the extension of market development
activities. - 6 -

Studies

19. (a) The Group shall undertake or make appropriate arrangements to
undertake ad hoc studies related to the international copper economy as may be
agreed by the Group. (b) The studies may contain general recommendations or suggestions to
the Group but such recommendations or suggestions shall not derogate from the
right of every member to manage all aspects of its domestic copper economy and
shall be without prejudice to the competence of other international
organizations : in matters falling within their jurisdiction. Obligations of members

20. Members shall use their best endeavours to co-operate and to promote the
attainment of the objective of the Group, in particular by providing the data
referred to in paragraph 16 (a). Amendment

21. These terms of reference may be amended only by consensus of the Group. Entry into force

(a) These terms of reference shall enter into force definitively when
22. States together accounting for at least 80 per cent of trade in copper, as set
out in the annex to these terms of reference, have notified the
Secretary-General of the United Nations (hereinafter referred to as "the
depositary") pursuant to subparagraph (c) below of their definitive acceptance
of these terms of reference. (b) These terms of reference shall enter into force provisionally when
States together accounting for at least 60 per cent of trade in copper, as set
out in the annex to these terms of reference, have notified the depositary
pursuant to subparagraph (c) below of their provisional or definitive
acceptance of these terms of reference. (c) Any State or any intergovernmental organization referred to in
paragraph 5 which desires to become a member of the Group shall notify the
depositary that it accepts these terms of reference either provisionally,
pending the conclusion of its internal procedures, or definitively. Any State
or intergovernmental organization which has notified its provisional
acceptance of these terms of reference shall endeavour to complete its
procedures within 36 months of the date of entry into force of these terms of
reference or the date of its notification of provisional acceptance, whichever
is the later, and shall notify the depositary accordingly. Where a State or
intergovernmental organization is not able to complete its procedures within
the time limit referred to above, the Group may grant an extension of time to
the State or intergovernmental organization concerned. - 7 -

(d) If the requirements for entry into force of these terms of
reference have not been met on 30 June 1990. the depositary shall invite those
States and intergovernmental organizations that have notified their
provisional or definitive acceptance of these terras of reference to decide
whether or not to put these terms of reference into force provisionally or
definitively among themselves. (e) When these terms of reference enter into force, the depositary
shall convene an inaugural meeting of the Group as soon as possible
thereafter. Members shall be notified at least one month, where possible,
prior to that meeting. Withdrawal

23. (a) A member may withdraw from the Group at any time by giving written
notice of withdrawal to the depositary and to the Secretary-General of the
Group. (b) withdrawal shall be without prejudice to any financial obligations
already incurred by the withdrawing member and shall not entitle it to any
rebate of its contribution for the year in which the withdrawal occurs. (c) Withdrawal shall become effective 60 days after the notice is

received by the depositary. (d) The Secretary-General of the Group shall promptly notify each

member of any notification received under this paragraph. Termination

(a) The Group may at any time decide by a two-thirds majority vote of
24. member States to terminate these terms of reference. Such termination shall
take effect on such date as the Group shall decide. (b) Nothwithstanding the termination of these terms of reference, the

Group shall continue in being for as long as it is necessary to carry out its
liquidation, including the settlement of accounts. Reservations

25. No reservations may be made to any of the provisions of these terras of
reference. Annex

- 8 -

TRADE IN COPPER S a/

IIDliQLiii

T o t al
)
t o n n e s)

t r a de

- - -

Share
( p er c e n t)

Count rjy

Kxpor toj

Australia
Austria
Belgium-Luxembourg
Bolivia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Cuba
Denmark
Finland
France
German Democratic Republic
Germany, Federal Republic of
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Madagascar
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Korea
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
Turkey
Union of Soviet Socialist

Republics

United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Yugoslavia
Zaire
Zambia

150
24
222
1
2
1
635
1308

7. 0
2. 7
2
21
15
13
7 0. 7

90. 4
41. 7
0. 9
13. 1
55. 4

122. 0
7. 6
53. 5

171. 5
343. 4
217. 1
177. 1
3. 1
4. 2
86. 4
8 1. 6

103. 3

3 2. 1
187. 9
16. 5
508. 4
500. 5

(thousand

13. 3
430. 9

153. 8
2. 0
78. 7

358
6
1,
54
358

6 2. 5
713. 0
23. 7
34. 0
6 4. 6
17. 4

0. 2
355. 7
1217. 1

5. 0
2 3. 1
12. 0

18
16
177
97,
81
17
46

2 3. 6

324. 5
529. 1
34. 5. 20. 0

150. 7
3 7. 5
6 5 3. 5
1. 0
156. 1
3. 0
713. 8
1308. 0
365. 9
9. 2
4. 3
7 6. 4
3 7 3. 8
7 6. 0
7 8 3. 7
2 3. 7
3 4. 0
6 4. 6
107. 8
4 1. 7
1. 1
368. 8
1272. 5

127. 0
3 0. 7
6 5. 5

171. 5
343. 4
217. 1
195. 5
19. 8
182. 1
183. 4
163. 5
17. 6
46. 3

126. 9

356. 6
717. 0
51. 0
508. 4
520. 5

1. 41
0. 35
6. 12
0. 01
1. 46
0. 03
6. 69
12. 26
3. 43
0. 09
0. 04
0. 72
3. 50
0. 71
7. 34
0. 22
0. 32
0. 61
1. 01
0. 39
0. 01
3. 46
11. 92

1. 19
0. 29
0. 61

1. 61
3. 22
2. 03
1. 83
0. 19
1. 71
1. 72
1. 53
0. 16
0. 43

1. 19

3. 34
6. 72
0. 48
4. 76
4. 88

L-OTAL

5296. 0

5374. 9

10670. 9

100. 00

a/ Annual average for the period 1984-1986 of imports and exports of ores and
concentrates, measured in copper metal content, and unrefined and refined
copper for "ountrie? which participated in the United Nations Conference on
Copper, 1438. INTERNATIONAL COPPER STUDY GROUP

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

1. Budget heading: B 7730

Operations relating to industry
(Non-differentiated appropriations)

2. Legal basis:

Articles 113 and 116 of the EEC Treaty. 3. Proposed classification

Not applicable. 4. Description of the opération and grounds

4. 1. 4. 2. Objectives:

International Copper Study Group

Those concerned:

copper producers and consumers

5. Nature of expenditure and method of calculation

Contribution to the annual budget of the Group in the form of a
share equal to 50% of the budget (see paragraph 15 of the Terms
the Study Group will have a
of Reference). membership of about 20 and that
the budget should be some
ECU 750 000, the calculation is as follows:

Assuming

that

(ECU 750 000 f 2) = 20 = ECU 18 750 or ECU 20 000 in round
figures

6. The operation's financial implications on running costs

Approximately ECU 20 000 annually. 7. Comments

None. lk

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uranium


Written Question No. 176/90 by Mr Jaak Vandemeulebroucke to the Council of the European Communities. The sequel to the Transnuclear affair

Germany,carrier,civil defence,environmental risk prevention,nuclear safety,radioactive waste,road safety,safety standard,transport of dangerous goods

Germany
carrier
civil defence
environmental risk prevention
nuclear safety
radioactive waste
road safety
safety standard
transport of dangerous goods


Written Question No. 103/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Disappearances in Peru

European political cooperation,Peru,illegal restraint,protection of freedoms

European political cooperation
Peru
illegal restraint
protection of freedoms


Written Question No. 119/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas to the Commission of the European Communities. Maritime accidents and environmental protection with particular reference to the accident involving the Iranian tanker Kharg V

coastal pollution,law of the sea,marine pollution,maritime transport,petroleum,pollution control measures,transport accident

coastal pollution
law of the sea
marine pollution
maritime transport
petroleum
pollution control measures
transport accident


Written Question No. 166/90 by Mrs Birgit Bjørnvig to the Commission of the European Communities. Import of animals treated with BST


Written Question No. 178/90 by Mr Llewellyn Smith to the Council of the European Communities. Evaluation of radiation protection standards

Council of the European Union,EC Directive,France,United Kingdom,health risk,nuclear power station,nuclear safety,occupational safety,safety standard

Council of the European Union
EC Directive
France
United Kingdom
health risk
nuclear power station
nuclear safety
occupational safety
safety standard


Written Question No. 120/90 by Mr James Ford to the Commission of the European Communities. The cost of implementing CITES

European Commission,budgetary expenditure,international convention,protected species,protection of animal life,trade regulations

European Commission
budgetary expenditure
international convention
protected species
protection of animal life
trade regulations


Written Question No. 112/90 by Mrs Astrid Lulling to the Commission of the European Communities. Exchange of information between tax authorities

Council of the European Union,EC Directive,EU Member State,administrative cooperation,direct tax,exchange of information,intra-EU relations,tax authorities,tax evasion,tax system

Council of the European Union
EC Directive
EU Member State
administrative cooperation
direct tax
exchange of information
intra-EU relations
tax authorities
tax evasion
tax system


Written Question No. 906/89 by Mrs Viviane Reding to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Exit visa for Mikhail Kazachkov

USSR,freedom of movement,fundamental rights,human rights,prisoner

USSR
freedom of movement
fundamental rights
human rights
prisoner


Written Question No. 129/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Council of the European Communities. Representation in the Council

Council of the European Union,EU institution,institutional structure,power of attorney

Council of the European Union
EU institution
institutional structure
power of attorney


Written Question No. 170/90 by Mr Ian White to the Commission of the European Communities. Social Charter

labour relations,social policy,social rights,social security,social-security harmonisation,working conditions

labour relations
social policy
social rights
social security
social-security harmonisation
working conditions


Written Question No. 154/90 by Mrs Viviane Reding to the Commission of the European Communities. Measures in respect of customs officers after the borders are opened

change of job,customs,job cuts,professional association,single market,vocational training

change of job
customs
job cuts
professional association
single market
vocational training


Written Question No. 124/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Regions and the European Court of Justice

Court of Justice of the European Union,autonomous community,case-law (EU),legal action,region,regional and local authorities,regional policy

Court of Justice of the European Union
autonomous community
case-law (EU)
legal action
region
regional and local authorities
regional policy


Written Question No. 130/90 by Mr Roberto Formigoni to the Commission of the European Communities. Measures for the control of non-Community multinationals with plants in the EEC to protect jobs and ensure fair competition

Council of the European Union,EC Directive,EU law,business policy,collective dismissal,economic concentration,multinational enterprise,restriction on competition

Council of the European Union
EC Directive
EU law
business policy
collective dismissal
economic concentration
multinational enterprise
restriction on competition


Written Question No. 143/90 by Mr Roberto Barzanti and Mr Rinaldo Bontempi to the Commission of the European Communities. Promotion of the European high-definition television system

European audiovisual area,European television,high-definition television

European audiovisual area
European television
high-definition television


Written Question No. 167/90 by Mrs Birgit Bjørnvig to the Commission of the European Communities. Bovine Somatotrophin

EU financing,advisory committee (EU),cattle,hormone,report,veterinary medicine

EU financing
advisory committee (EU)
cattle
hormone
report
veterinary medicine


Written Question No. 100/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Commission of the European Communities. Aid in respect of drought

France,Italy,Spain,aid to agriculture,cereals,distribution of aid,drought,intervention stock,livestock farming,sale

France
Italy
Spain
aid to agriculture
cereals
distribution of aid
drought
intervention stock
livestock farming
sale


Written Question No. 123/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Use of a medical insurance card in the European Community

health insurance
social-security harmonisation


Written Question No. 107/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. The safety of Juan Ajanel Pixcar in Guatemala

European political cooperation,Guatemala,political kidnapping,protection of freedoms

European political cooperation
Guatemala
political kidnapping
protection of freedoms


Written Question No. 95/90 by Mr François-Xavier de Donnéa to the Commission of the European Communities. Procurement policy in respect of consultancy and service contracts

European Commission,freedom to provide services,public contract,self-employed person,work contract

European Commission
freedom to provide services
public contract
self-employed person
work contract


Written Question No. 186/90 by Mr Filippos Pierros to the Commission of the European Communities. Implementation of the Integrated Mediterranean Programme for Western Greece and the Peloponnese in respect of the prefecture of Elis

Integrated Mediterranean Programmes,distribution of aid,regions of Greece,use of aid

Integrated Mediterranean Programmes
distribution of aid
regions of Greece
use of aid


Written Question No. 131/90 by Mr Roberto Formigoni to the Council of the European Communities. Measures for the control of non-Community multinationals with plants in the EEC to protect jobs and ensure fair competition

Council of the European Union,EC Directive,EU law,European company,business policy,collective dismissal,economic concentration,multinational enterprise,restriction on competition

Council of the European Union
EC Directive
EU law
European company
business policy
collective dismissal
economic concentration
multinational enterprise
restriction on competition


Written Question No. 181/90 by Mr José Álvarez de Paz to the Commission of the European Communities. Job protection measures in the services sector

approximation of laws,job security,labour law,part-time employment,seasonal worker,tertiary sector,working conditions

approximation of laws
job security
labour law
part-time employment
seasonal worker
tertiary sector
working conditions


Written Question No. 157/90 by Mr Nino Pisoni to the Commission of the European Communities. Aid to Eastern European countries

EU aid,Eastern Bloc countries,aid in kind,aid programme,development aid,economic aid,food aid,primary product,shortage

EU aid
Eastern Bloc countries
aid in kind
aid programme
development aid
economic aid
food aid
primary product
shortage


Written Question No. 139/90 by Mr Carlos Robles Piquer to the Commission of the European Communities. Coal and the greenhouse effect

EU policy,anhydride,coal,energy policy,stratospheric pollution

EU policy
anhydride
coal
energy policy
stratospheric pollution


Written Question No. 188/90 by Mr Jaak Vandemeulebroucke to the Commission of the European Communities. Inclusion of the language of frontier workers from one Member State in multilingual social security forms issued by the Member State in which they work(ed)

Belgium,France,competence of the Member States,form,frontier worker,mother tongue,social security

Belgium
France
competence of the Member States
form
frontier worker
mother tongue
social security


Written Question No. 172/90 by Mr Ian White to the Commission of the European Communities. Donnelly report

European Monetary System,central bank,conciliation,intra-EU relations,monetary integration,monetary policy

European Monetary System
central bank
conciliation
intra-EU relations
monetary integration
monetary policy


Written Question No. 161/90 by Mr Joachim Dalsass to the Commission of the European Communities. Should the GDR' s application for accession be considered before that of Austria?

Austria,European defence policy,German Democratic Republic,accession to the European Union,unification of Germany

Austria
European defence policy
German Democratic Republic
accession to the European Union
unification of Germany


Written Question No. 127/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Biodegradable packaging

biodegradability,consumer information,environmental protection,labelling,packaging,waste recycling

biodegradability
consumer information
environmental protection
labelling
packaging
waste recycling


Written Question No. 101/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Commission of the European Communities. Victims of the drug tobacco in the EEC

EU Member State,United States,drug addiction,mortality,population statistics,smoking

EU Member State
United States
drug addiction
mortality
population statistics
smoking


Written Question No. 168/90 by Mrs Birgit Bjørnvig to the Commission of the European Communities. Bovine Somatotrophin


Written Question No. 173/90 by Mr Ian White to the Council of the European Communities. Irish Presidency

Council of the European Union,European company,co-determination,worker participation

Council of the European Union
European company
co-determination
worker participation


Written Question No. 96/90 by Mr François-Xavier de Donnéa to the Commission of the European Communities. Application of public procurement directives to service, supply and works contracts awarded by the Commission

Maghreb,United States,agricultural quota,butter,export,import,intervention stock

Maghreb
United States
agricultural quota
butter
export
import
intervention stock


Written Question No. 122/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. MEDIA programme

EU policy,European Commission,European television,audiovisual production,audiovisual programme,programmes industry,proposal (EU)

EU policy
European Commission
European television
audiovisual production
audiovisual programme
programmes industry
proposal (EU)


Written Question No. 148/90 by Mr Yves Verwaerde and Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin to the Commission of the European Communities. Energy policy (transit of electricity)

EC Directive,European Commission,electrical energy,energy supply,energy transport,free movement of goods,intra-EU trade

EC Directive
European Commission
electrical energy
energy supply
energy transport
free movement of goods
intra-EU trade


Written Question No. 155/90 by Mrs Maria Santos to the Commission of the European Communities. Oil slick in the Madeira Archipelago

EU aid,European Commission,Madeira,coastal pollution,crude oil,environmental impact,island region,marine pollution,pollution control measures

EU aid
European Commission
Madeira
coastal pollution
crude oil
environmental impact
island region
marine pollution
pollution control measures


Written Question No. 102/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Disappearance of a trade unionist in Colombia

Colombia,European political cooperation,political militant,protection of freedoms

Colombia
European political cooperation
political militant
protection of freedoms


Written Question No. 104/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Imprisonment of a neurosurgeon in Malawi

Malawi,cruel and degrading treatment,doctor,human rights,political prisoner,right to justice

Malawi
cruel and degrading treatment
doctor
human rights
political prisoner
right to justice


Written Question No. 138/90 by Mr Leen van der Waal to the Commission of the European Communities. The removal of apple purée and tinned vegetables from storage in West Berlin

Berlin,Netherlands,discount sale,dumping,fruit product,perishable goods,preserved product,storage,vegetable product

Berlin
Netherlands
discount sale
dumping
fruit product
perishable goods
preserved product
storage
vegetable product


Written Question No. 163/90 by Mr Giuseppe Mottola to the Council of the European Communities. Unjustified delays in the payment of subsidies to olive-oil producers


Written Question No. 142/90 by Mrs Anita Pollack to the Commission of the European Communities. Environmental measures and the PHARE programme

EU aid,Hungary,Poland,action programme,economic reconstruction,environmental protection,modernisation aid,pollution control measures,technical cooperation

EU aid
Hungary
Poland
action programme
economic reconstruction
environmental protection
modernisation aid
pollution control measures
technical cooperation


Written Question No. 187/90 by Mr Filippos Pierros to the Commission of the European Communities. Implementation of the VALOREN and STAR programmes in Greece

EU policy,European Regional Development Fund,Greece,activity report,communications systems,fund (EU),information network,telecommunications,telecommunications equipment,transmission network

EU policy
European Regional Development Fund
Greece
activity report
communications systems
fund (EU)
information network
telecommunications
telecommunications equipment
transmission network


Written Question No. 97/90 by Mr Pierre Lataillade to the Commission of the European Communities. Renewed attacks on French vessels by Spanish fishermen

EU waters,France,Spain,application of EU law,common fisheries policy,fishing controls,fishing regulations

EU waters
France
Spain
application of EU law
common fisheries policy
fishing controls
fishing regulations


Written Question No. 145/90 by Mr Hemmo Muntingh to the Commission of the European Communities. Ecology and development: the construction of a dam in French Guyana

EU financing,French Guiana,application of EU law,energy demand,engineering structure,hydroelectric power,water pollution

EU financing
French Guiana
application of EU law
energy demand
engineering structure
hydroelectric power
water pollution


Written Question No. 109/90 by Sir James Scott-Hopkins to the Commission of the European Communities. New jobs in leisure and tourism

EU Member State,employment policy,job creation,labour market,leisure,manpower needs,tourism,tourist profession

EU Member State
employment policy
job creation
labour market
leisure
manpower needs
tourism
tourist profession


Written Question No. 184/90 by Mr Ian White to the Commission of the European Communities. Complaints to the Commission

European Commission,activity report,application of EU law,legal profession,servant (EU),statistics

European Commission
activity report
application of EU law
legal profession
servant (EU)
statistics


Written Question No. 151/90 by Mr Virgílio Pereira to the Commission of the European Communities. Oil slick in the Madeira archipelago


Written Question No. 137/90 by Mr Juan Bandrès Molet to the Commission of the European Communities. Building project on the Valencian coastline

Community of Valencia,Mediterranean Sea,coastal region,ecosystem,environmental impact,project evaluation,town-planning regulations

Community of Valencia
Mediterranean Sea
coastal region
ecosystem
environmental impact
project evaluation
town-planning regulations


Written Question No. 191/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas to the Commission of the European Communities. Portugal' s export quota for iron and steel products to the USA up to 30 March 1992

Portugal,United States,export (EU),export policy,export restriction,iron and steel product,trade agreement

Portugal
United States
export (EU)
export policy
export restriction
iron and steel product
trade agreement


Written Question No. 177/90 by Mr Llewellyn Smith to the Council of the European Communities. Investigation of Sellafield accident

United Kingdom,civil defence,health risk,nuclear accident,nuclear power station,nuclear safety

United Kingdom
civil defence
health risk
nuclear accident
nuclear power station
nuclear safety


Written Question No. 152/90 by Mr Ben Fayot to the Commission of the European Communities. Support for tobacco production

EAGGF Guarantee Section,EU aid,agricultural guidance,cancer,health policy,public health,tobacco

EAGGF Guarantee Section
EU aid
agricultural guidance
cancer
health policy
public health
tobacco


Written Question No. 183/90 by Mr Dieter Schinzel to the Commission of the European Communities. The Commission office in Bonn

EU financing,European Commission,Germany,financial management,information centre

EU financing
European Commission
Germany
financial management
information centre


Written Question No. 121/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Manure surpluses

EU policy,chemical salt,fertiliser,pollution control measures,water pollution

EU policy
chemical salt
fertiliser
pollution control measures
water pollution


Written Question No. 165/90 by Mrs Guadalupe Ruiz-Giménez Aguilar and Mr Florus Wijsenbeek to the Commission of the European Communities. Spanish telephone service

Spain
innovation
privatisation
quality standard
technological change
telecommunications
telecommunications equipment
telephone


Written Question No. 114/90 by Mr François-Xavier de Donnéa to the Commission of the European Communities. Application of directives on public contracts by the SDRB (Brussels Regional Development Company)

Belgium,European undertaking,application of EU law,public contract,regional development,works contract

Belgium
European undertaking
application of EU law
public contract
regional development
works contract


Written Question No. 171/90 by Mr Ian White to the Commission of the European Communities. Poverty

European Social Charter,disabled person,elderly person,poverty,subsistence level income,unemployed person

European Social Charter
disabled person
elderly person
poverty
subsistence level income
unemployed person


Written Question No. 146/90 by Mr Yves Verwaerde and Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin to the Commission of the European Communities. Dangerous substances

dangerous substance,environmental protection,right to information,waste disposal,water pollution

dangerous substance
environmental protection
right to information
waste disposal
water pollution


Written Question No. 193/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas to the Commission of the European Communities. Agreement on importing energy from France via Spain

France,Portugal,Spain,electrical energy,electrical industry,energy transport,intra-EU trade

France
Portugal
Spain
electrical energy
electrical industry
energy transport
intra-EU trade


Written Question No. 128/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Second and third stage of EMU


Written Question No. 111/90 by Sir James Scott-Hopkins to the Commission of the European Communities. Taxation of married women

EU law,distribution of the tax burden,female work,gender equality,married person,woman

EU law
distribution of the tax burden
female work
gender equality
married person
woman


Written Question No. 132/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas, Mr José Barros Moura, Mr Francis Wurtz and Mr Joaquim Miranda da Silva to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. American intervention in Angola

BARROS MOURA,CARVALHAS,European Parliament,MIRANDA DA SILVA,WURTZ

Angola,European political cooperation,United States,interference

Angola
European political cooperation
United States
interference


Written Question No. 192/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas to the Commission of the European Communities. The Portuguese natural gas grid scheme

EU aid,European Regional Development Fund,Portugal,energy policy,energy supply,natural gas

EU aid
European Regional Development Fund
Portugal
energy policy
energy supply
natural gas


Written Question No. 117/90 by Mr Gijs de Vries to the Commission of the European Communities. Italian Government aid to Texas Instruments

Italy,State aid,foreign enterprise,information technology industry

Italy
State aid
foreign enterprise
information technology industry


Written Question No. 106/90 by Mr Victor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Torture of opposition members in Egypt

Egypt
human rights
imprisonment
political prisoner
torture


Written Question No. 98/90 by Mr Pierre Lataillade to the Council of the European Communities. Renewed attacks on French vessels by Spanish fishermen

France,Spain,application of EU law,common fisheries policy,fishing controls,fishing rights

France
Spain
application of EU law
common fisheries policy
fishing controls
fishing rights


Written Question No. 147/90 by Mr Yves Verwaerde and Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin to the Commission of the European Communities. Air transport

EC Decision,air transport,airline,carriage of passengers,international transport

EC Decision
air transport
airline
carriage of passengers
international transport


Written Question No. 182/90 by Mr José Álvarez de Paz to the Commission of the European Communities. Comparative study of legal and social provisions for seasonal workers

approximation of laws,job security,labour law,part-time employment,seasonal worker,tertiary sector,working conditions

approximation of laws
job security
labour law
part-time employment
seasonal worker
tertiary sector
working conditions


Written Question No. 126/90 by Mr Marc Galle to the Commission of the European Communities. Financial aid from the European Community

EAGGF,European Regional Development Fund,European Social Fund,Flanders (Belgium),employment aid,job creation,job preservation,vocational training

EAGGF
European Regional Development Fund
European Social Fund
Flanders (Belgium)
employment aid
job creation
job preservation
vocational training


Written Question No. 189/90 by Mr Carlos Carvalhas to the Commission of the European Communities. Growth in the financial sector

financial market,foreign exchange market,international finance,monetary crisis,monetary relations,money market,speculative capital,stock-exchange transaction

financial market
foreign exchange market
international finance
monetary crisis
monetary relations
money market
speculative capital
stock-exchange transaction


Written Question No. 105/90 by Mr Víctor Manuel Arbeloa Muru to the Foreign Ministers meeting in European Political Cooperation. Imprisonment of a student leader in Myanmar

European political cooperation,Myanmar/Burma,arrest,political prisoner,right to vote,student,trade union

European political cooperation
Myanmar/Burma
arrest
political prisoner
right to vote
student
trade union


Written Question No. 180/90 by Mr José Alvarez de Paz to the Council of the European Communities. Programme of social measures for workers in the shipbuilding sector

Council of the European Union,European Commission,collective dismissal,proposal (EU),redundancy,shipbuilding,social policy,social security

Council of the European Union
European Commission
collective dismissal
proposal (EU)
redundancy
shipbuilding
social policy
social security


Written Question No. 160/90 by Mr Roberto Barzanti , Mr Dieter Schinzel , Mr António Coimbra Martins and Mrs Marie-Claude Vayssade to the Commission of the European Communities. Letter from the Commission to AMEF shareholders

Italy,application of EU law,company with share capital,free service,public limited company,restriction on competition

Italy
application of EU law
company with share capital
free service
public limited company
restriction on competition


Written Question No. 149/90 by Mr Yves Verwaerde and Mr Jean-Pierre Raffarin to the Commission of the European Communities. New construction standards for tankers

Norway
shipbuilding
standard
tanker
technical regulations


Written Question No. 169/90 by Mrs Birgit Bjørnvig to the Commission of the European Communities. Chemical additives based on antibiotics in feedingstuffs

animal nutrition,antibiotic,food additive,food chemistry

animal nutrition
antibiotic
food additive
food chemistry


Written Question No. 174/90 by Mr Jaak Vandemeulebroucke to the Commission of the European Communities. Monitoring of compliance with the total ban on hormones

application of EU law,free service,hormone,veterinary legislation

application of EU law
free service
hormone
veterinary legislation


Written Question No. 185/90 by Mr Filippos Pierros to the Commission of the European Communities. Implementation of the Integrated Mediterranean Programme for the Peloponnese and Western Greece

Epirus,Greece,Integrated Mediterranean Programmes,Peloponnese,implementation of the budget,statistics

Epirus
Greece
Integrated Mediterranean Programmes
Peloponnese
implementation of the budget
statistics


Written Question No. 110/90 by Sir James Scott-Hopkins to the Commission of the European Communities. Recycled paper

European Commission
paper
waste recycling


Written Question No. 158/90 by Mrs Simone Martin to the Commission of the European Communities. Decision by the Council of Transport Ministers of 5 December 1989 on road cabotage

Council of the European Union,EC Decision,carrier,common transport policy,competitiveness,freedom to provide services,road cabotage

Council of the European Union
EC Decision
carrier
common transport policy
competitiveness
freedom to provide services
road cabotage


Written Question No. 162/90 by Mr Joachim Dalsass to the Council of the European Communities. Should the GDR' s application for accession be considered before that of Austria?

Austria,German Democratic Republic,accession to the European Union,enlargement of the Union

Austria
German Democratic Republic
accession to the European Union
enlargement of the Union


Written Question No. 153/90 by Mr Francesco Speroni to the Council of the European Communities. Non-Community immigrants in Italy

European Parliament,SPERONI Francesco Enrico

EU Member State,European judicial area,Italy,immigration,migration control,third country

EU Member State
European judicial area
Italy
immigration
migration control
third country


Written Question No. 159/90 by Mrs Winifred Ewing to the Commission of the European Communities. Bathing water directive

application of EU law,bathing water,health control,health legislation,public health,water analysis,water pollution

application of EU law
bathing water
health control
health legislation
public health
water analysis
water pollution


Written Question No. 144/90 by Mr Hemmo Muntingh to the Commission of the European Communities. Structural Funds

European Investment Bank,Integrated Mediterranean Programmes,Structural Funds,database,document retrieval,environmental impact,protected area,public authorities,regional government

European Investment Bank
Integrated Mediterranean Programmes
Structural Funds
database
document retrieval
environmental impact
protected area
public authorities
regional government


Written Question No. 179/90 by Mr Llewellyn Smith to the Council of the European Communities. Alternatives to storage or direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel

Council of the European Union,fuel reprocessing,nuclear fuel,radioactive waste,storage of waste

Council of the European Union
fuel reprocessing
nuclear fuel
radioactive waste
storage of waste


Written Question No. 140/90 by Mrs Anita Pollack to the Commission of the European Communities. Employment conditions and the reform process in Eastern Europe

Central and Eastern Europe,EU Member State,employment policy,foreign national,labour market,migrant worker

Central and Eastern Europe
EU Member State
employment policy
foreign national
labour market
migrant worker


Written Question No. 113/90 by Mrs Astrid Lulling to the Commission of the European Communities. Application of the Council of Europe Convention of 20 April 1959, including the protocol on tax offences

Council of Europe,Council of the European Union,EC Directive,EU Member State,administrative cooperation,international instrument,tax authorities,tax evasion

Council of Europe
Council of the European Union
EC Directive
EU Member State
administrative cooperation
international instrument
tax authorities
tax evasion


Written Question No. 164/90 by Mr Juan Gangoiti Llaguno to the Commission of the European Communities. Measures to combat marine pollution

Canary Islands,EU policy,EU waters,coastal pollution,marine pollution,pollution control measures,tanker,transport accident

Canary Islands
EU policy
EU waters
coastal pollution
marine pollution
pollution control measures
tanker
transport accident


Written Question No. 136/90 by Mr John McCartin to the Commission of the European Communities. General Budget Article 301 - Improvement of Agricultural Structures

EAGGF Guidance Section,EU aid,general budget (EU),policy on agricultural structures,statistics

EAGGF Guidance Section
EU aid
general budget (EU)
policy on agricultural structures
statistics


90/66/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1990 approving the draft measures presented by Ireland for implementation of Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 857/84 adopting general rules for the application of the levy referred to in Article 5c of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 in the milk and milk products sector (Only the English text is authentic)

Ireland,agricultural levy,milk,milk product,regulation of agricultural production,young farmer

Ireland
agricultural levy
milk
milk product
regulation of agricultural production
young farmer


90/59/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1990 amending Decision 89/469/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom
beef
cattle
health control


Commission Regulation (EEC) No 324/90 of 7 February 1990 repealing Regulation (EEC) No 643/77 laying down rules for coupage and wine-making in free zones on the geographical territory of the Community in respect of wine products originating in third countries


REVISED PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE FREQUENCY BANDS TO BE RESERVED FOR THE COORDINATED INTRODUCTION OF PAN-EUROPEAN LAND-BASED PUBLIC RADIO PAGING IN THE COMMUNITY

European Movement,approximation of laws,electronic mail,telecommunications,transmission network,waveband

European Movement
approximation of laws
electronic mail
telecommunications
transmission network
waveband


90/60/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1990 approving the draft measures for implementation in the Netherlands of Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 857/84 adopting general rules for the application of the levy referred to in Article 5c of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 in the milk and milk products sector (90/60/EEC) (Only the Dutch text is authentic)

Netherlands,agricultural levy,milk,milk product,regulation of agricultural production,young farmer

Netherlands
agricultural levy
milk
milk product
regulation of agricultural production
young farmer


90/65/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 February 1990 approving the draft measures presented by Denmark for implementation of Article 3b of Regulation (EEC) No 857/84 adopting general rules for the application of the levy referred to in Article 5c of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 in the milk and milk products sector (Only the Danish text is authentic)

Denmark,agricultural levy,milk,milk product,regulation of agricultural production,young farmer

Denmark
agricultural levy
milk
milk product
regulation of agricultural production
young farmer


90/64/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 February 1990 concerning the areas referred to in Article 3 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 328/88 instituting a Community programme to assist the conversion of steel areas (Resider programme) (Only the Italian text is authentic)

Italy,development region,industrial conversion,iron and steel industry,redevelopment aid

Italy
development region
industrial conversion
iron and steel industry
redevelopment aid


PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION AUTHORIZING THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC TO EXTEND UNTIL 8 APRIL 1991 THE AGREEMENT ON MUTUAL FISHERY RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Portugal,South Africa,fisheries policy,fishing agreement

Portugal
South Africa
fisheries policy
fishing agreement

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

C0M(90) 51 final

Brussels, 6 February 1990

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

authorizing the Portuguese Republic to extend until 8 April 1991 the

agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa

(presented by the Commission)

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1. On 9 April 1979, the Portuguese Republic sianed an agreement on mutual

fisheries relations with the Republic of South Africa which entered into

force on the same day for an initial perioa of ten years, and which it was

envisaged should subseguently rest in force for an indeterminate period

unless it were to be denounced with twelve months notice. Under this

fisheries agreement, annual fisheries licences can be granted to vessels

flying the Portuguese flag. This was the case in 1988 and 1989. 2. Article 354 (2) of the Act of Accession of Spain ano Portugal lays dawn

that the rights and obligations for the Portuguese Republic following from

fisheries agreements concluded with third countries shall not to be

affected during the period for which the provisions of such agreements are

provisionally maintaineo. Under Article 354 (3) of the Action of

Accession, the Council, acting by a gualified majority on a proposal from

the Commission, is to adopt the decisions appropriate for the continuation

of fishing activities resulting from such agreements. This may induce

prolonging them for periods not exceeding one year. 3. In order to avoio interruption in the fishing activities of the Community

vessels concernée, the Decision put forward in this proposal authorities

Portugal to extend the fisheries agreement referred to above until 8 April

1991. ^

COUNCIL DECISION

authorizing the Portuguese Republic to extend until 8 April 1991 the

agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular

Article 354 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the agreement on mutual fishery relations between the Government of

the Portuguese Republic and the Government of the Republic of South Africa,

signed on 9 April 1979, entered into force on the same day for a initial

period of 10 years, and whereas this aoreement stays in force for an

indeterminate period if it is not denounced with 12 months notice;

Whereas Article 354 (2) of the Act of Accession lays down that the rights and

obligations flowing, for the Portuguese Republic, from fisheries agreements

conduced with third countries shall not be affected during the period for

which the provisions of such agreements are provisionally maintained;

Whereas, under Article 354 (3) of the said Act, the Council is to adopt,

before the expiry of fisheries agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic

with third countries, the decisions appropriate for the continuation of

fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the possibility of

prolonging for periods not exceeding one year;

Whereas, in order to avoid fishing by the Community vessels concerned being

interrupted, it appears appropriate to authorize the Republic of Portugal to

renew the agreement in guestion until 8 April 1991;

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HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION :

- 2 -

Article 1

The Portuguese Republic is hereby authorized to extend until 8 April 1991 the

agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa which

entered into force on 9 April 1979. Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic. Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

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Question No 74 by Mr ARBELOA MURU (H-105/90) to the Council: Council debates on issues which are subject to the cooperation procedure

Council of the European Union,European Parliament,cooperation procedure,institutional cooperation,powers of parliament

Council of the European Union
European Parliament
cooperation procedure
institutional cooperation
powers of parliament


PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) ON THE MARKETING OF YOUNG PLANTS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL OTHER THAN SEEDS, OF VEGETABLES

health control
marketing
plant propagation
seedling
vegetable


PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) ON THE MARKETING OF FRUIT PLANT PROPAGATING MATERIAL AND FRUIT PLANTS INTENDED FOR FRUIT PRODUCTION

fruit,marketing,plant health control,plant propagation,seedling

fruit
marketing
plant health control
plant propagation
seedling


Question No 69 by The Hon. James ELLES (H-158/90) to the Council: Association agreements

Eastern Bloc countries,accession to the European Union,association agreement,unification of Germany

Eastern Bloc countries
accession to the European Union
association agreement
unification of Germany


PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) ESTABLISHING, FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 MARCH TO 30 JUNE 1990, CERTAIN MEASURES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FISHERY RESOURCES APPLICABLE TO VESSELS FLYING THE JAPANESE FLAG IN WATERS FALLING UNDER THE SOVEREIGNTY OR JURISDICTION OF PORTUGAL

Japan
Portugal
fishery management
territorial waters

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

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Brussels, 6 February 1990

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)

establishing, for the period from 1 March to 30 June 1990, certain
measures for the conservation and management of fishery resources
applicable to vessels flying the Japanese flag in waters falling
under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY »€HPRANPUH

I. An agreement between Portugal anc Japan was signée in October 1978
authorizing the fishing of tuna species in waters falling under the
sovereignty or within the juiisciction of Portugal. The agreement came into
foice on "5 March 1980 ano has been renewed tacitly each year. ?. Portugal denounced this agreement on 2 September 1985 in accordance with the

unc-ertakinqs it mace curing the accession negotiations; the agreement expiree
un 2 March 1986. 3. To avoid interruption of Japanese fishing activities ano of the Japanese

scientific anc technical cooperation programme to the benefit of Purtunal,
the Council has adopted, for the period from 1 March to 30 June for each of
years 1986 to 1989, an autonomous arrangement for vessels flying the Japanese
flag in waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of
the Portuguese Republic (1)

4. The fishing riqhts grantee to Japanese boats are conditional on Japan

offering scientific, technical ano economical assistance to those sections of
the population in Portugal greatly dependent on fisheries. 5. In order to further this cooperation in the fisheries field and taking

account of the fact that :

- firstly, until now no other type of arrangement has been conduced between

the Community and Japan,

- secondly, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic

Tuna (ICCAT) has not recommended any limitation in respect of catches of
the bluefin tuna stock of the East Atlantic and Mediterranean,

- thirdly, there are prospects for development of certain fishing activities

by Community vessels, in accordance with the Multiannual Guidance
Programmes

the draft reaulation which is the subject of this proposal is intended to
authorise by means of a new autonomous measure for the period from L March to
30 June L990, certain fishing activities for vessels flying the Japanese flag
in waters falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of the
Portuguese Republic which are limited in comparison to the previous year. This limitation affect the number of vessels (10 instead of 15) and the
guantities authorised (£0 tonnes of bluefin tuna instead of 120 tonnes). The
other conditions remain the same as in the previous year. (1) R. 448/86 O. J. n" L 50 of 28. 2. 86, p. 34

R. 654/87 O. J. n° L 63 of 6. 3. 87, p. 2
R. 580/88 O. J. n° L 57 of 3. 3. 88, p. 1
R. 529/89 O. J. n° L 59 du 2. 3. 89, p. 1

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of

establishing, for the period from 1 March to 30 June I Ml*, certain measures for
the conservation and management of fishery resources applicable to vessels
flying the Japanese flag in waters falling under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of
Portugal

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. HAS ADOPTBD THIS REGULATION :

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Economic Community,

Article 1

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 170/83 of
25 January 1983 establishing a Community system for
the conservation and management of fishery resources ('),
and in particular Article 11 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 170/83
requires the Council to formulate the conservation
measures necessary to achieve the aims set out in Article
1 of the Regulation in the light of available' scientific
advice ;

Whereas the Agreement which linked Portugal and Japan
since 3 March 1980 expired on 2 March 1986; whereas
thereafter Japanese fishing activities have been tempor
arily maintained

work of cooperation with Japan to the benefit of local
people who are gready dependent on fisheries in view of
the need for balanced economic and social development
of the Portuguese coastal regions;

in the frame

Vessels flying the Japanese flag, fishing exclusively with
long lines, shall be authorized, for the fishing period 1
March to 30 June)930, to fish as their principal catch,
bluefin tuna (Thunnus tbynnus tbynnus) in waters under
the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal tha' V- beyond
12 miles from the baselines, with the exception of the
zones listed in Annex I, subject to the conditions laid
down in this Regulation. Article 2

1. The maximum number of long-liners referred to in
Article 1 shall be lO: no vessel may exceed 500 GRT. 2. The total catch of all the long-liners may not exceed
30 tonnes of bluefin tuna. v. ,

3. Other tuna species caught when fishing for bluefin
tuna may not exceed IS % of the total catch per vessel. Article 3

1. The catch of bluefin tuna (Thunnus tbynnus
tbynnus) of a unitary weight of less than 6,4 kilograms
shall be prohibited. Whereas it is in the Community's interest to ensure that
this system continues in a more limited fashion for the

"4930 fishing season ;

2. The catch of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) of
a unitary weight of less than 3,2 kilograms shall be
prohibited. Whereas fishing by Japanese vessels in waters falling
under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Portugal is subject
to Community fisheries Regulations ; whereas such
fishing should be supplemented by certain technical and
supervisory measures,

(') OJ No L 24, 27. 1. 1983. p. 1. 3. The catch of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) of a
unitary weight of less than 3,2 kilograms shall be
prohibited. Article 4

1. Fishing by long-liners referred to in Article 1 in
zones referred to in the same Article shall be subject to
the possession on board of a licence, issued by the
Commission on behalf of the Community, and to the

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observance ~t the c> ^c'l'ions set out in that licence and
the supervise^' measures and other provisions regulating
fishing act!viaC5 in those zones. New licences shall be issued in accordance
graph 1. nth

2
The ma. -er of each vessel in possession of a licence
;nust observe the special conditions set out in Annex II,
^nd in particular the obligation to forward the informa
tion specified in the said Annex via the radio stations
indicated therein. These conditions shall form part of the
licence. 3. Each licence shall be valid for a single vessel and
not be Transferable. However, the Japanese authorities
may request the Commission, by telex, to authorize the
•ransrer of the licence for a vessel which is prevented
horn fishing during the set period for reasons of force
majeure tc a replacement vessel whose technical charac
teristics do not exceed those of the vessel to be replaced. The request shall provide all the information referred to
in Article 7, in respect of this replacement vessel. The
Commission shall notify any
transfer authorization,
without delay and by telex, to the Japanese authorities
and to the competent supervisory authorities. The replace
ment vessel can carry out fishing activities only after the
date indicated by the Commission in its notification. Article 7

The following information shall accompany applications
for licences submitted to the Commission :

(a) name of the vessel ;

(b) registration number;

(c) external identification letters and numbers ;

(d) port of registration ;

(e) name and address of the owner or charterer;

(f) gross tonnage and overall length ;

(g) engine power;

(h) call sign and radio frequency;

(i) proposed fishing zone ;

(j) period for which a licence is requested. Article 8

4. All licences referred to in paragraph 1 shall cease to
be valid once the Commission has established that the
quofa bid down in Article 2 has been used up. 1. The Portuguese authorities shall take appropriate
measures, including the inspection of vessels, to ensure
that the obligations under this Regulation are observed. Article 5

The issue of fishing licences referred to in Article 4 shall
be conditional on Japan's planning an annual scientific
and technical cooperation programme to benefit Portu
gal's coastal population, which is greatly dependent on
fishery activities. Particular attention shall be paid in the
programme to training requirements, the improvement of
research capacity and the need for economic and social
development of the Portuguese coastal regions. The
programme shall be submitted to the Commission before
28 February 4 9 9 0•

Article 6

!. An application for licences shall be submitted by the
Japanese authorities no later than 15 working days before
the desired date of commencement of validity. The
Commission shall issue the licences to the Japanese
authorities and shall notify the competent supervisory
authorities thereof. 2. The issue of licences to Japanese vessels shall be
subject to an undertaking by the owner of the vessel to
permit an observer to come on board at the Commission's
request. 2. Where an infringement
is duly ascertained, the
Portuguese authorities shall forthwith, but at the latest
within 30 days of the date on which the infringement was
established, inform the Commission of the name of the
vessel concerned and any action they may have taken. Article 9

1. A vessel which has failed to comply with the obliga
tions laid down in this Regulation shall have its licence
withdrawn ; such licence shall not be replaced. If a vessel fishing without a valid licence in the
2. waters referred to in Article 1 is owned or managed by a
natural or legal person owning or managing one or more
other vessels to which licences have been issued one of
those licences may be withdrawn. Article 10

If, for a period of one month, the Commission receives
no communication as laid down in Article 4 (2) for a
vessel in possession of a licence referred to in that Article,
the licence of that vessel shall be withdrawn. Article 11

3. Unused licences may be cancelled with a view to the
issuing of new licences. Cancellation shall take effect on
the date the new licence is issued by the Commission. This Regulation shall enter
the day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities. into force on

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This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States. '

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

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ANNEX

I

ZONES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 WHERE FISHING IS PROHIBITED

1. The 20û-milc zone of the Azores. 2. Within the 200-mile zone of mainland Portugal. 3. The zone within a line :

— starting at 34°55'N, 13°40'W,

— continuing north to 35°10'N, 13°40'W,

— whence east following the 35° 10' N parallel to its intersection with the line marking the limits of the

exclusive economic zone, hereinafter referred to as 'EEZ',

— following the EEZ demarcation line to its intersection with the 34° 55' N parallel,

— whence west along the 34° 55' N parallel to the point of departure. 4. The zone within a line :

— starting at 34°35'N, I4°25'W,

— whence west to 34° 35' N. 14*45'W,

— whence north to 34°50'N, 14°45'W,

— whence east to 34°50'N. 14°25'W,

— whence south to point of departure. 5. The zone within a line :

— starting at 33°40'N, 14°05'W. — whence to 33°40'N, 14°35'W,

— whence north-west to 34° 00' N. 14°50'W,

— whence east to 34°00'N, 14°20'W,

— whence south-east to the point of departure. 6. The zone within J line :

— starting at 35°00'N, 15°05'W,

— whence west to 35°00'N, 16°00'W,

— whence north to 35°35'N, I6°00'W,

— whence east to 35°35'N, 15°05'W,

— whence south to the point of departure. Officiai Journal of the European Communities

ANNEX J I

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. The fishing licence must be held on board the vessel. 2. The registration letters and numbers of a vessel in possession of a licence must be clearly marked on
both sides of the superstructure at the most visible point. The letters and numbers must be painted in a
colour that contrasts with the colour of the hull or superstructure and must not be effected, altered,
covered or concealed in any other way. 3. A log-book must be kept in which are recorded, after each fishing operation :

3. 1. catch by species (in kilograms — live weight);

3. 2. the date and the time at which the fishing operating started and the time at which it finished;

3 J. the ICES and CECAF statistical grid where the catch was taken ;

3. 4. the fishing method used ;

3. 5. any radio message emitted in accordance with points 4, 5 and 6. 4. Communications transmitted in accordance with the conditions of the licence should give die following

information :

(a) name of vessel ;

(b) radio call sign ;
(c) licence number;

>~

(d) chronological number of the transmission for the trip in question ;

(e) indication of which of the types of transmission, as set out in paragraph 5, is involved ;

(0 date;

(g) time ;

(h) geographical position ;

(i) for vessels in possession of a licence, the activity of the vessel during the period (under way, fishing,

at anchor, in harbour, unloading, under repair, others);

(j) quantity of each species caught during the fishing operation (in kilograms — live weight) ;

(k) quantity of each species caught since the previous transmission of information (in kilograms — live

weight) ;

(1) the geographical coordinates of the position where the catches were made ;

(m) quantities of catches, by species, transferred to other vessels (in kilograms — live weight) since the

previous information ;

(n) the name, call sign and, where applicable, licence number of the vessel to which the catch was

transferred ;

(o) the master's name. 5. The information referred to in paragraph 4 must be communicated by vessels in possession of a licence
to the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels (address : telex 24 189 FISEU-B) via a
Lisbon radio station (call sign CUL) or Madeira radio station (call sign CUB) at the following times :

(a) for information referred to in (a) to (h) :

— when announcing departure, which announcement must be made at least 48 hours before the
planned departure of the vessel from the exclusive economic zone lying off the Portuguese coast,
hereinafter referred to as 'EEZ' ;

(b) for information referred to in (a) to (o) :

— on each entry into the EEZ,
— whenever leaving the EEZ,
— whenever entering a port of a Member State,
— whenever leaving a port of a Member State,
— every week in respect of the previous week from the date of entry into the EEZ or from the date

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fhe following code shall be used in reporting species caught in accordance with point 4

Code

BFT
YFT
ALB
BET
SKJ
SWO
BIL
OTH

Scientific name

Thunnus thynnus thynnus
Thunnus albacares
Thunnus alalunga
Thunnus obesus
Kutsuwonus pelamis
Xiphias gladius
Istiophoridae
Other

FICHE D ' W A CT SUR LA COMPETITIVITE ET L'EMPLOI

L'objet de cette mesure est d'établir le régime de conservation et de gestion

des ressources de pêche applicable aux navires des pays tiers dans les eaux

sous souveraineté ou sous juridiction du Portugal. L'obligation pour le Japon de fournir une coopération scientifigue, technigue

et économique en faveur des populations fortement dépendantes de la pèche au

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PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) ON THE MARKETING OF ORNAMENTAL PLANT PROPAGATING MATERIAL AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

horticulture,marketing,plant health control,plant propagation

horticulture
marketing
plant health control
plant propagation


PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) LAYING DOWN THE HEALTH RULES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PLACING ON THE MARKET OF RAW MILK, OF MILK FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF MILK-BASED PRODUCTS AND OF MILK-BASED PRODUCTS

dairy industry,food inspection,health control,marketing,milk,milk product

dairy industry
food inspection
health control
marketing
milk
milk product


Question No 7 by Mr MOORHOUSE (H-70/90/rev.) to the Commission: Commissioner' s Engagements

East-West relations,Eastern Bloc countries,European Commissioner,USSR,association agreement,cooperation agreement,cultural cooperation,economic cooperation,environmental protection,foreign policy,new technology,organisation of work,scientific cooperation,soft energy,transport infrastructure

East-West relations
Eastern Bloc countries
European Commissioner
USSR
association agreement
cooperation agreement
cultural cooperation
economic cooperation
environmental protection
foreign policy
new technology
organisation of work
scientific cooperation
soft energy
transport infrastructure


Council Regulation (EEC) No 310/90 of 5 February 1990 regarding the application of Decision No 1/90 of the ACP-EEC Customs Cooperation Committee derogating from the definition of the concept of originating products to take account of the special situation of Mauritius with regard to its production of canned tuna - Decision No 1/90 of the ACP-EEC Customs Cooperation Committee of 11 January 1990 derogating from the definition of the concept of ' originating products' to take account of the special situation of Mauritius with regard to its production of canned tuna

ACP-EU Convention,Mauritius,customs cooperation,originating product,preserved product,sea fish

ACP-EU Convention
Mauritius
customs cooperation
originating product
preserved product
sea fish


Question No 71 by Mr ELLIOTT (H-103/90) to the Council: Admission of new member states

Austria,accession to the European Union,neutrality

Austria
accession to the European Union
neutrality


Question No 4 by Miss RAWLINGS (H-139/90) to the Commission: Town twinning with Eastern Europe

Community budget,Eastern Bloc countries,budget appropriation,cultural cooperation,democracy

Community budget
Eastern Bloc countries
budget appropriation
cultural cooperation
democracy


Commission Regulation (EEC) No 314/90 of 5 February 1990 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature

Combined Nomenclature,petroleum product,poultrymeat,prepared foodstuff,special chemicals,vegetable product

Combined Nomenclature
petroleum product
poultrymeat
prepared foodstuff
special chemicals
vegetable product

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 314/90
of 5 February 1990
concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3945/89 (2), and in particular Articled, thereof,
Whereas, in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and these rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivisions to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff or other measures relating to trade in goods;
Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified within the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;
Whereas the Nomenclature Committee has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman, as regards product No 4 in the annexed table;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Nomenclature Committee as regards product Nos 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 in the annexed table,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature within the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2 of the said table. Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 February 1990. For the Commission

Christiane SCRIVENER

Member of the Commission

(1)  OJ No L 256, 7. 9. 1987, p. 1. (2)  OJ No L 374, 22. 12. 1989, p. 2. ANNEX

Description of goods

CN code classification

Reasons

(1)

(2)

(3)

1. Frozen blocks of fillet of chicken breast put up in a broth made from water, poultrymeat carcases, vegetables and broth powder. The blocks weigh about 15 kg and contain approximately equal parts of fillet and broth

1602 39 30

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the texts of CN codes 1602, 1602 39 and 1602 39 30. The fact that the fillets are put up in a broth excludes them from Chapter 2 (see Explanatory Notes to the HS, Chapter 2, ‘Distinction between meat and meat offal of this Chapter and those of Chapter 16’, first paragraph). The product is not a preparation for making a soup or broth or a soup or broth within the meaning of CN code 2104 10 00 (see HS Explanatory Notes, heading 2104 A, first paragraph)

2. A tomato based food preparation containing low quantities of visible tomato pieces, glucose syrup, vegetable oil, herbs and spices. The product is in the form of a sauce and is packaged for retail sale

2103 20 00

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the texts of CN codes 2103 and 2103 20 00. Because the product is presented as a sauce containing a low quantity of visible tomato pieces it cannot be regarded as prepared vegetables of Chapter 20 of the combined nomenclature (see HS Explanatory Notes, heading 2103 A, second paragraph)

3. Preparation in the form of a powder for the manufacture of a sauce for a noodle dish, by simply adding milk or water. Composition:

—

48 % by weight of powdered cheese,

—

20 % by weight of powdered whey,

—

8 % by weight of various seasonings and kitchen herbs,

—

6 % by weight of powdered buttermilk,

—

6 % by weight of modified starch,

—

4 % by weight of powdered cream,

—

4 % by weight of wheat flour,

—

4 % by weight of various flavourings, including cooking salt,

2103 90 90

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the texts of CN codes 2103, 2103 90 and 2103 90 90. In particular because of the presence of flour and starch which act as binders, the product is a preparation for a sauce and not a seasoned grated or powdered cheese

4. Liquid mixture of hydrocarbons consisting of approximately 87 % linear paraffins by weight, with chain lengths of 8 to 16 carbon atoms, and approximately 13 % of alkylbenzenes by weight, with lateral chains of 10 to 12 carbon atoms

2710 00 59

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and the texts of CN codes 2710 and 2710 00 59. Classification as kerosene is excluded because of the concentration of alkylbenzenes

5. Product for use as a component in lubricants, made of synthetic isoparaffinic poly(alpha)olefins, having the following analytic characteristics:

—

Appearance:

colourless, clear, low-viscosity, oily liquid

—

Refraction index at 20 o C:

1,4563

—

Ashing:

none

—

Heteroatoms:

Sulphur, halogen, nitrogen and phosphorous negative

—

Bromine value:

0,3

—

Vacuum distillation (1,5 mbar):

Boiling point above 121 oC (= 300 oC at-1 013 mbar)

—

IR spectrum:

Essentially displays bands of saturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons

—

Density at 20 o C:

0,8225 kg/l

3902 90 00

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature, Notes 3 (a) and 6 (a) to Chapter 39 and the texts of CN codes 3902 and 3902 90 00

6. Cellular sheets consisting of approximately 60 % ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (saturated product) and 40 % fillers and pigments. The sheets are rectangular in shape and vary in thickness from 4 mm to 16 mm

3921 19 90

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and Note 4 (a) to Chapter 40 and the texts of CN codes 3921, 3921 19 and 3921 19 90. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is a saturated substance which cannot be vulcanized with sulphur and accordingly it does not meet the terms of Note 4 (a) to Chapter 40