51996AC1076

Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee on the 'Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation` () (97/C 30/09)

On 13 June 1996 the Council decided to consult the Economic and Social Committee, under Article 84 of the Treaty, on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Section for Transport and Communications, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its Opinion on 24 July 1996. The Rapporteur was Mr Moreland.

At its 338th Plenary Session (meeting of 25 September 1996), the Economic and Social Committee adopted the following Opinion by 95 votes for, 4 votes against and 5 abstentions.

1. Commission Proposal

This amendment to Council Regulation 3922/91 on the harmonization of technical requirements and administrative procedures in the field of civil aviation is an extention of that regulation [following agreement of the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)] to cover small commercial aircraft and rotorcraft which were not covered in the annex to 3922/91.

2. Committee Opinion

This proposal has widespread support from the aviation industry and technical experts and is a contribution to higher safety standards in the aviation industry. The Committee supports the proposal.

Brussels, 25 September 1996.

The President of the Economic and Social Committee

Carlos FERRER

() OJ No C 179, 22. 6. 1996, p. 9.