25.1.2001 Official Journal of the European Communities L 23/31 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 16 January 2001 establishing two reference methods of measurement for PCBs pursuant to Article 10(a) of Council Directive 96/59/EC on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and polychlorinated terphenyls (PCBs|PCTs) (notified under document number C(2001) 107) (2001/68EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 96/59/EC of 16 September 1996 on the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls and poly- chlorinated terphenyls (PCBs/PCTs (1), and in particular Article 10(a) thereof, Whereas: (1)  The Commission, by virtue of Article 10(a) of the Directive 96/59/EC has the obligation to fix the refer- ence methods for measurement to determine the PCB content of contaminated materials. (2)  For the time being it is possible to establish a reference method for the determination of PCBs in petroleum products and used oils as well as a reference measure- ment method for the determination of PCBs in insu- lating fluids. (3)  The measures envisaged by this Decision are in accord- ance with the opinion expressed by the Committee established by Article 18 of Council Directive 75/ 442[EEC (), () O] L 243, 24.9.1996, p. 31. () O] L 78, 26.3.1991, p. 32. HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 European standards EN 12766-1 and prEN 12766-2 and subsequently upgraded versions shall be applied as the refer- ence method for the determination of PCBs in petroleum prod- ucts and used oils. Article 2 European standard IEC 61619 and subsequently upgraded versions shall be applied as the reference method for the deter- mination of PCBs in insulating liquids. Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the 30th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Atrticle 4 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 16 January 2001. For the Commission Margot WALLSTROM Member of the Commission