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Official Journal of the European Union, L 279, 22 October 2008
Official Journal of the European Union, L 279, 22 October 2008
Official Journal of the European Union, L 279, 22 October 2008
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period. The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
I Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory
REGULATIONS
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/1 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1032/2008
of 21 October 2008
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,
Whereas:
Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XV, Part A thereto,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 22 October 2008.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2008.
For the Commission
Jean-Luc DEMARTY
Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 350, 31.12.2007, p. 1.
ANNEX
Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
(EUR/100 kg) |
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CN code |
Third country code (1) |
Standard import value |
0702 00 00 |
IL |
107,3 |
MA |
57,6 |
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MK |
47,9 |
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TR |
83,9 |
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ZZ |
74,2 |
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0707 00 05 |
JO |
162,5 |
TR |
138,2 |
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ZZ |
150,4 |
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0709 90 70 |
TR |
125,7 |
ZZ |
125,7 |
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0805 50 10 |
AR |
74,6 |
TR |
110,2 |
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ZA |
78,9 |
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ZZ |
87,9 |
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0806 10 10 |
BR |
244,3 |
TR |
110,0 |
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US |
174,6 |
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ZZ |
176,3 |
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0808 10 80 |
AU |
161,1 |
CA |
97,3 |
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CL |
72,8 |
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CN |
93,4 |
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MK |
32,9 |
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NZ |
99,5 |
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US |
96,3 |
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ZA |
90,0 |
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ZZ |
92,9 |
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0808 20 50 |
CL |
60,3 |
CN |
45,5 |
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TR |
123,7 |
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ZA |
83,4 |
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ZZ |
78,2 |
(1) Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/3 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1033/2008
of 20 October 2008
amending Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 23(1) thereof,
After consulting the Advisory Committee on Concentrations,
Whereas:
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 of 21 April 2004 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (2) sets out procedural rules for the notification and examination of concentrations. In order to take account of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union it is necessary to update the notification form used for concentrations which requires certain information based on a list of all Member States. |
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In relation to the submission of documents or statements made by persons, undertakings or associations of undertakings within the procedure, it appears advisable to clarify the procedure whereby such documents or statements can be considered as non-confidential. |
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On 8 June 2004 the EEA Joint Committee adopted Decision No 78/2004 and Decision No 79/2004. These decisions incorporate Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 into the EEA Agreement. In order to take account of these decisions and for reasons of legal clarity and transparency adaptations need to be introduced into the notification forms, in particular the Form RS relating to reasoned submissions (Form RS), which deals with information requirements for pre-notification referrals under Article 4(4) and Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. |
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In order to ensure that the Commission is in a position to carry out a proper assessment of commitments offered by the notifying parties pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 with a view to rendering a concentration compatible with the common market, the notifying parties should be required to submit detailed information concerning the commitments offered and, in particular, to submit specific information if the commitments offered consist in the divestiture of a business. |
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In order to satisfy the Commission that the commitments will be implemented in due time and manner it seems appropriate to clarify that the commitments may include details on the appropriate mechanisms proposed by the parties, including the appointment of a trustee to assist the Commission in overseeing compliance. |
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Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 is amended as follows:
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In Article 18, the following paragraph 4 is added: ‘4. If persons, undertakings or associations of undertakings fail to comply with paragraphs 2 or 3, the Commission may assume that the documents or statements concerned do not contain confidential information.’ |
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In Article 20, the following paragraph 1a is inserted: ‘1a. In addition to the requirements set out in paragraph 1, the undertakings concerned shall, at the same time as offering commitments pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, submit one original and 10 copies of the information and documents prescribed by the Form RM relating to remedies (Form RM) as set out in Annex IV to this Regulation. The information submitted shall be correct and complete.’ |
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The following Article 20a is inserted: ‘Article 20a Trustees 1. The commitments offered by the undertakings concerned pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 may include, at the own expense of the undertakings concerned, the appointment of an independent trustee (or trustees) assisting the Commission in overseeing the parties' compliance with the commitments or having a mandate to implement the commitments. The trustee may be appointed by the parties, after the Commission has approved its identity, or by the Commission. The trustee shall carry out its tasks under the supervision of the Commission. 2. The Commission may attach such trustee-related provisions of the commitments as conditions and obligations pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.’ |
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The Annexes are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. |
Article 2
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 October 2008.
For the Commission
Neelie KROES
Member of the Commission
(2) OJ L 133, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
ANNEX
The Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 802/2004 are amended as follows:
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Annex I is amended as follows:
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Annex II is amended as follows:
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Annex III is amended as follows:
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The following Annex IV is added: ‘ANNEX IV Form RM relating to the information concerning commitments submitted pursuant to Article 6(2) and Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 FORM RM RELATING TO REMEDIES INTRODUCTION This form specifies the information and documents to be submitted by the undertakings concerned at the same time as offering commitments pursuant to Article 6(2) or Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The information requested is necessary to allow the Commission to examine whether the commitments are capable of rendering the concentration compatible with the common market in that they will prevent a significant impediment to effective competition. The Commission may dispense with the obligation to provide any particular information in respect of the commitments offered, including documents, or with any other requirement laid down in this form where it considers that compliance with those obligations or requirements is not necessary for the examination of the commitments offered. The level of information required will vary according to the type and structure of the remedy proposed. For example, carve-out remedies will typically require more detailed information than divestitures of stand-alone businesses. The Commission is available to discuss the scope of the information required with the parties upfront. If you consider that any particular information requested by this Form may not be necessary for the Commission's assessment, you may approach the Commission asking to dispense with certain requirements, giving adequate reasons why that information is not relevant. SECTION 1 Description of the commitment 1.1. Provide detailed information on
1.2. Where the commitments offered consist in the divestiture of a business, Section 5 provides for the specific information required. SECTION 2 Suitability to remove competition concerns 2. Provide information showing the suitability of the commitments offered to remove the significant impediment of effective competition identified by the Commission. SECTION 3 Deviation from Model Texts 3. Identify any deviations of the commitments offered from the pertinent Model Commitments texts published by the Commission's services, as revised from time-to-time, and explain the reasons for the deviations. SECTION 4 Summary of the commitments 4. Provide a non-confidential summary of the nature and scope of the commitments offered and why, in your view, they are suitable to remove any significant impediment to effective competition. The Commission may use this summary for the market test of the commitments offered with third parties. SECTION 5 Information on a business to be divested 5. Where the commitments offered consist in the divestiture of a business, provide the following information and documents. General information on the business to be divested The following information should be provided as to the current operation of the business to be divested and changes already planned for the future: 5.1. Describe the business to be divested generally, including the entities belonging to it, their registered place of business and place of management, other locations for production or provisions of services, the general organisational structure and any other relevant information relating to the administrative structure of the business to be divested. 5.2. State whether there are and describe any legal obstacles for the transfer of the business to be divested or the assets, including third party rights and administrative approvals required. 5.3. List and describe the products manufactured or services provided, in particular their technical and other characteristics, the brands involved, the turnover generated with each of these products or services, and any innovations or new products or services planned. 5.4. Describe the level on which the essential functions of the business to be divested are operated if they are not operated on the level of the business to be divested itself, including such functions as research and development, production, marketing and sales, logistics, relations with customers, relations with suppliers, IT systems, etc. The description should contain the role performed by those other levels, the relations with the business to be divested and the resources (personnel, assets, financial resources, etc.) involved in the function. 5.5. Describe in detail the links between the business to be divested and other undertakings controlled by the notifying parties (irrespective of the direction of the link), such as:
5.6. Describe in general terms all relevant tangible and intangible assets used and/or owned by the business to be divested, including, in any case, IP rights and brands. 5.7. Submit an organisational chart identifying the number of personnel currently working in each of the functions of the business to be divested and a list of those employees who are indispensable for the operation of the business to be divested, describing their functions. 5.8. Describe the customers of the business to be divested, including a list of customers, a description of the corresponding records available, and provide the total turnover generated by the business to be divested with each of these customers (in EUR and as percentage of the total turnover of business to be divested). 5.9. Provide financial data for the business to be divested, including the turnover and the EBITDA achieved in the last two years, and the forecast for the next two years. 5.10. Identify and describe any changes that have occurred in the last two years, in the organisation of the business to be divested or in the links with other undertakings controlled by the notifying parties. 5.11. Identify and describe any changes, planned for the next two years, in the organisation of the business to be divested or in the links with other undertakings controlled by the notifying parties. General information on the business to be divested as described in the commitments 5.12. Describe any areas where the business to be divested as set out in the commitments offered differs from the nature and scope of the business as currently operated. Acquisition by a suitable purchaser 5.13. Explain the reasons why, in your view, the business will be acquired by a suitable purchaser in the time-frame proposed in the commitments offered.’ |
(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(2) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols 21 and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.’
(3) See Article 53(1) of the EEA Agreement.’
(4) See Article 53(3) of the EEA Agreement.’
(5) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(6) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols 21 and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.’
(7) See Article 53(1) of the EEA Agreement.’
(8) See Article 53(3) of the EEA Agreement.’
(9) Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).
(10) See in particular Article 57 of the EEA Agreement, point 1 of Annex XIV to the EEA Agreement, Protocols 21 and 24 to the EEA Agreement, as well as Protocol 4 to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the “Surveillance and Court Agreement”). Any reference to EFTA States shall be understood to mean those EFTA States which are Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement. As of 1 May 2004, these States are Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.’
(11) See, in particular, Article 122 of the EEA Agreement, Article 9 of Protocol 24 to the EEA Agreement and Article 17(2) of Chapter XIII of Protocol 4 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement.’
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/13 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1034/2008
of 21 October 2008
amending Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 as regards the accreditation of paying agencies and other bodies and the clearance of the accounts of the EAGF and the EAFRD
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (1), and in particular Article 42 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a)(iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, Member States are obliged to recover sums lost as a result of irregularities and negligence. However, Article 32(6) and Article 33(7) of the same Regulation allow Member States not to pursue recovery if the costs already and likely to be incurred total more that the amount to be recovered. In order to ensure an effective and proper application of these provisions, it is appropriate to lay down a certain threshold below which Member States are not required to pursue recovery. This threshold should be set at EUR 100, not including interests, since the recovery cases involving amounts below this threshold represent significantly less than 0,1 % of the total amount of undue payments reported to the Commission by the Member States pursuant to Article 6(h) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 (2). The setting of this threshold should not prevent Member States from applying the provisions referred to above to cases exceeding EUR 100, if properly justified. |
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The de minimis rule laid down in this Regulation should not apply to reductions and exclusions imposed on beneficiaries by the Member States in the area of cross-compliance on the basis of Article 6(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (3) because Article 6(3) of that Regulation provides for a specific regime for the non-application of reductions and exclusions amounting to EUR 100 or less. |
(3) |
The obligation for the Member States to recover undue amounts above EUR 100 can be executed in different ways. Without prejudice to any other enforcement action provided for in national law, an effective and cost-efficient way to do so is to deduct any outstanding amounts from future payments to the debtor, once the debt has been established in conformity with national legislation. This method should therefore be made compulsory for Member States to apply. |
(4) |
Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
(5) |
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Agricultural Funds, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
In Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 the following Chapter 1a is inserted:
‘CHAPTER 1a
RECOVERY OF DEBTS
Article 5a
De minimis
Without prejudice to the first subparagraph of Article 6(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (4), the conditions of Articles 32(6)(a) and 33(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 are considered to be fulfilled if the amount to be recovered from the beneficiary in relation to an individual payment for an aid scheme, not including interests, does not exceed EUR 100.
Article 5b
Method of recovery
Without prejudice to any other enforcement action provided for in national law, Member States shall off-set any still outstanding debt of a beneficiary which has been established in accordance with national law against any future payment to be made by the paying agency responsible for the recovery of the debt to the same beneficiary.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2008.
For the Commission
Mariann FISCHER BOEL
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 171, 23.6.2006, p. 90.
(3) OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1.’
22.10.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/15 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1035/2008
of 21 October 2008
establishing a prohibition of fishing for ling in IIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId by vessels flying the flag of Sweden
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,
Whereas:
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Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008. |
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According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008. |
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It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Quota exhaustion
The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.
Article 2
Prohibitions
Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.
Article 3
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2008.
For the Commission
Fokion FOTIADIS
Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.
(2) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.
ANNEX
No |
44/T&Q |
Member State |
SWE |
Stock |
LIN/03. |
Species |
Ling (Molva molva) |
Area |
IIIa; EC waters of IIIb, IIIc and IIId |
Date |
8.9.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/17 |
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1036/2008
of 21 October 2008
establishing a prohibition of fishing for cod in VIIa by vessels flying the flag of Ireland
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 26(4) thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to common fisheries policy (2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
Council Regulation (EC) No 40/2008 of 16 January 2008 fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in Community waters and for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (3), lays down quotas for 2008. |
(2) |
According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2008. |
(3) |
It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing for that stock and its retention on board, transhipment and landing, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
Quota exhaustion
The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2008 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.
Article 2
Prohibitions
Fishing for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land such stock caught by those vessels after that date.
Article 3
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 October 2008.
For the Commission
Fokion FOTIADIS
Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
(1) OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.
(2) OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1.
ANNEX
No |
47/T&Q |
Member State |
IRL |
Stock |
COD/07A. |
Species |
Cod (Gadus morhua) |
Area |
VIIa |
Date |
22.4.2008 |
II Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory
DECISIONS
Council
22.10.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/19 |
COUNCIL DECISION
of 20 October 2008
appointing an Austrian member of the European Economic and Social Committee
(2008/808/EC, Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2006/524/EC, Euratom (1),
Having regard to the proposal of the Austrian Government,
Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,
Whereas a member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Eva BELABED,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Mr Christoph LECHNER, Leitender Sekretär und Abteilungsleiter für Verfassungsrecht und Allgemeine und Internationale Sozialpolitik der Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte für Niederösterreich, is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2010.
Article 2
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 2008.
For the Council
The President
J.-L. BORLOO
(1) OJ L 207, 28.7.2006, p. 30.
22.10.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 279/s3 |
NOTE TO THE READER
The institutions have decided no longer to quote in their texts the last amendment to cited acts.
Unless otherwise indicated, references to acts in the texts published here are to the version of those acts currently in force.