Appendix H: Regulation (EC) 889/2002

• Author: John D. Holding, Q.C., MRAeS
• Pages: 175-182

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Appendix H: Regulation (EC) 889/2002

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(Acts whose publication is o bligatory)

REGULATION (EC) No 889/2002 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND

OF THE COUNCIL

of 13 May 2002 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97

on air carrier liability in the event of accidents

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND T HE COUNCIL OF THE EURO-

PEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and

in particu lar Article 80(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Commit-

tee (2),

Following consultation of the Committee of the Regions,

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the

Treaty (3),

Whereas:

(1) OJ C 337 E, 28.11.2000, p. 68 and OJ C 213 E , 31.7.2001, p. 298.

(2) OJ C 123, 25.4.2001, p. 47.

(3) Opinion of the European Parli ament of 5 April 2001 (OJ C 21, 24.1.2002, p. 256)

Council Common Position of 19 Decembe r 2001 (OJ C 58 E, 5.3.2002, p. 8) and

Decision of the European Pa rliament of 12 March 2002.