19. 3. 96 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 68/29 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 11 March 1996 confirming Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries (96/208/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3285/94 of 22 December 1994 on the common rules for imports and repealing Regulation (EC) No 518/94 ('), and in particular Article 16 (8) thereof, Whereas, by Regulation (EC) No 2914/95(), the Commission took measures introducing prior Community surveillance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries; Whereas a Member State has referred the Commission’s decision to the Council in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 16 (7) and (8) of Regulation (EC) No 3285/94; Having taken cognizance of the reasons for Regulation (EC) No 2914/95, () OJ No L 349, 31. 12. 1994, 8 53. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 139/96 (O] No L 21, 27. 1. 1996, p. 7). (®» OJ No L 305, 15. 12. 1995, p. 23. HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2914/95 of 18 December 1995 introducing prior Community surveil- lance of imports of certain iron and steel products covered by the ECSC and EC Treaties originating in certain third countries, is hereby confirmed. Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 11 March 1996. For the Council The President L. DINI