WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2061/98 by Felipe CAMISÓN ASENSIO to the Commission. Swine fever in Spain
8. 4. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 96/31 The Council will return to the matter once the European Parliament has delivered its Opinion. It might be able to reach a political agreement on the text at its meeting on Labour and Social Affairs on 2 December 1998. Once adopted, the Decision will take effect on 1 January 2000. (1999/C 96/042) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2061/98 by Felipe Camisón Asensio (PPE) to the Commission (7 July 1998) Subject: Swine fever in Spain With reference to the above topic, could the Commission provide the following information: 1. Are there any plans for special measures to be adopted to support the pigmeat market in the Spanish region of Extremadura? If so, what kind of measures are envisaged? 2. Has the appropriate amendment been made to Regulation (EC) 913/97 (1), which relates to the type of special measures involved? (1) OJ L 131, 23. 5. 1997, p. 14. Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (30 July 1998) The measures introduced by Commission Regulation (EC) 913/97 of 22 May 1997 adopting exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Spain apply exclusively to the regions of Spain which are affected by classical swine fever and are consequently subjected to the veterinary and health restrictions provided for in Community legislation. The region of Extremadura is not affected by the epizootic. Hence there is no justification to include that region under the exceptional market support measures. (1999/C 96/043) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2076/98 by Roberta Angelilli (NI) to the Commission (7 July 1998) Subject: Noise pollution in the Via Val díAla in Rome Railway traffic frequently passes close by the Via Val díAla in Rome (traffic on the Rome-Orte section and the local train to Fiumicino) causing a high level of noise pollution in a densely populated area. About a year ago local residents presented the authorities with a petition calling for measures to protect their quality of life as a result of which the local police carried out an on-the-spot investigation to check the level of noise pollution. Will the Commission say whether: 1. 2. 3. it considers that this situation contravenes Directive 85/337/EEC (1) on environmental impact assessment? it agrees that the Italian authorities should be asked to have the necessary anti-noise barriers installed? it will state its general position on the matter? (1) OJ L 175, 5. 7. 1985, p. 40