2004/827/EC: Commission Decision of 29 November 2004 authorising a temporary derogation from certain provisions of Council Directive 2000/29/EC in respect of the importation of soil originating in Australia (notified under document number C(2004) 4449)

Member States are hereby authorised to provide for a derogation from Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/29/EC, with regard to the prohibitions referred to in point 14 of Part A of Annex III to that Directive for soil originating in Australia. In order to qualify for the derogation, the soil shall be subject to the specific conditions provided for in the Annex, be introduced into the Community between 20 November 2004 and 31 January 2005 and be destined for ceremonial use. The authorisation is without prejudice to any further authorisation or procedures which may be required under other legislation.

Member States which grant derogations pursuant to this Decision shall submit a report thereon to the Commission before 1 March 2005.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.