No L 373/4 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.12. 92 (Acis whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 27 November 1992 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of goods by road and rail (92/577/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 75 thereof, . Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of goods by road and rail can provide a solution to the various current problems of trans-Alpine goods traffic; whereas it is necessary to ensure the non-discriminatory development of transit so as to enable international trade to be conducted at the least possible cost to the public at large and to reduce to a minimum the administrative and technical obstacles which affect transit; Whereas these objectives must, at the same time, take account of respect for users’ freedom of choice and aspects relating to road safety, protection of public health and the environment in Alpine regions; Whereas the objectives and the content of the Agreement fall within the scope of the common transport policy and the technical standards play their part in attaining these objectives; (*) OJ No C 305, 23. 11. 1992, (3) O] No C 313, 30. 11. 1992, p. 16. Whereas it is appropriate to lay down a procedure with a view to approving the administrative agreement provided for by the Agreement, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on the transit of . goods by road and rail is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. Article 2 The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 24 of the Agreement (3). Article 3 The administrative agreement provided for in Article 24 (4) of the Agreement shall be approved in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4 of this Decision. Article 4 The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the Commission representative. (3) See p. 25 of this Official Journal.