L 53/30 Official Journal of the European Communities 23.2.2002 COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 18 February 2002 on a common format for the submission of summaries of national fuel quality data (notified under document number C(2002) 508) (2002/159/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parlia- ment and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC ('), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) It is necessary for the Member States to monitor the quality of petrol and diesel fuels marketed in their terri- tories in order to ensure compliance with the environ- mental specifications contained in Directive 98/70/EC and to ensure the effectiveness of measures to reduce atmospheric pollution caused by vehicles. (2) It is necessary to establish a common reporting format for the submission of fuel quality monitoring informa- tion in accordance with Article 8(3) of Directive 98/70/EC, () O L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58. HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 This Decision establishes a common format for the submission of national fuel quality data in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 98/70/EC. Article 2 Member States shall use the format set out in the Annex, when making their submission to the Commission. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 18 February 2002. For the Commission Margot WALLSTROM Member of the Commission