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COMMISSION OF THE  EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES 
COM(83)  440 final 
Brussels,  6 July 1983 
Proposal  for a 
COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 
on the development  of agricultural  advisory  services  in Greece 
Proposal  for a 
COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 
amending  Regulation  (EEC) No 1054/81  establishing  a common  measure  for the 
development  of beef cattle  production  in Ireland  and Northern  Ireland 
Proposal  for a 
COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 
introducing  a common  measure  for the  acceleration  of collective 
irrigation  works  in Greece 
Proposal  for a 
COUNCIL  REGULATION  (EEC) 
establishing  a special  emergenc y measure  to assist 
Stock farming  in Italy 
(submitted  to the Council  by the Commission) 
COM(83) 440 final 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 
1. The implementation  of the  agricultural structural  measures,  in particular 
those directed  specifically  at farmers,  depends  largely  on the  existence  of 
effective  agricultural advisory services.  Such services  are  still very much 
lacking in Greece,  however. 
The application  of the  socio-structural Directives  in Greece  with effect 
from 1 January  1984, the  application  of Regulation  (EEC) N°  1975/82 
but, above  all, the application  of the  various  measures  to assist the 
development  of agricultural structures  contained  in the  Commission  proposals 
forwarded  to the  Council  on 21  March  1983 make it  essential  for steps to 
be taken to establish  a system of agricultural advisory services. 
The Council,  at its meeting  on 16 and 17 May,  therefore  requested  the 
Commission  to put  forward  a proposal  to that end. 
2. The Community  expenditure  resulting  from the proposed  measure  is 
contained  within  the five-year  endowment of the EAGGF  Guidance  section. 

PROPOSAL FOR 
Council  Regulation  (EEC) on the  development  of agricultural 
advisory  services  in Greece. 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the  Treaty  establishing  the European Economic  Community, 
and in particular  Article  43 thereof. 
Having regard to the  proposal  from the Commission  (1), 
Having regard to the  opinion  of the  European  Parliament  (2), 
Whereas the Commission,  on 21 March 1983, put  forward proposals  to the  Council 
concerning,  among other things,  the future  structural  development  of 
agriculture  in Greece ; 
Whereas  effective  implementation  of Community  measures  for improving  agricultural 
structures  in Greece, whether  already  adopted  or to be  adopted  by the 
Council in the  future,  calls for immediate  action  in the  field of agricultural 
advisory  services,  which are at  present  under-developed  ; 
Whereas the development  of a system of agricultural  advisory services  in 
Greece is thus of particular  Community  interest  and whereas  the relevant 
measures  therefore constitute  a common  measure  within  the meaning  of 
Article 6 of Council Regulation  (EEC) N°  729/70  of 21  April 1970 on the 
financing  of the  common  agricultural  policy  (3) ; 
(1) 0J N° C 
(2) 0J N° C 
(3) 0J N° L 94,  28.4.1970,  p. 13 

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HAS ADOPTED  THIS REGULATION  : 
Article 1 
In order  to facilitate  the start of implementation  of Community  policy for 
the improvement  of agricultural  structures  in Greece,  a common  measure  within 
the meaning  of Article  6 of Regulation  (EEC) N°  729/70 is hereby  introduced 
for the development  of agricultural  advisory services  in Greece. 
Article 2 
The common  measure  may comprise: 
- the creation  of training  centres  for agricultural  advisors  ; 
- specialist training  of teaching  staff ; 
- training  of agricultural  advisors  ; 
- employment  of agricultural  advisors  ; 
Article 3 
Greece  shall adopt the provisions necessary for  the application  of the common 
measure and shall forthwith  notify the Commission.thereof. 
Article 4 
1. The duration  of the common  measure  shall be limited  to one  year with  effect 
from 1 January  1984. 
2. The estimated cost  of the common  measure  to the  European  Agricultural 
Guidance  and Guarantee  Fund, Guidance  section,  shall be 4 million  ECU. 
3. The Fund shall reimburse  50% of  actual expenditure  on implementation  of 
'the common  measure  incurred  by Greece. 
However,  the maximum  eligible  amount  for the employment  of advisors  shall be 
limited to 12,500 ECU for each newly employed  advisor:. 

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4. The grant of aid  from the Fund shall be decided  on in  accordance  with 
Article 7 (1) of  Regulation  (EEC) N°  729/70. 
5. Advances  may be  granted  on application  by Greece. 
6. Detailed rules  for the  application  of this Article shall  be adopted  in 
accordance  with the procedure  laid down in  Article  13 of  Regulation  (EEC) 
N° 729/70. 
Article 5 
This Regulation  shall enter  into force on the  third day following its 
publication  in the  Official  Journal  of the  European  Communities. 
This Regulation  shall be binding  in its entirety  and directly  applicable 
in all Member  States. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council, 
The President 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
Oete 
1. BUDGET  HEADING : New heading  (3291)  to be proposed APPROPRIATIONS .commitment : 
payment : 
2. TITLE  : Proposal  for a  Council Regulation  on the  development  of agricultural 
advisory  services  in Greece 
3. LEGAL BASIS :  Article  43 of the  Tre"aty 
AIMS OF PROJECT 
to develop  agricultural  advisory  services  in Greece 
5. FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS  (COMMITMENT 
payment  appropriations  in 
5.0 EXPENDITURE million  ECU) - CHARGED TO THE EC  BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- NATIONAL  ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 RECEIPTS 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS 
1985 
0.8 1983 CURRENT  FINANCIAL YEAR 
token entry 
1986 
token entry FOLLOWING FINAJACUL YEAR 
198?; 
3.2 
8.0 
3.2 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION 
The chargeable  to the Fund is 4  million  ECU. An  advance,  amounting 
to 80 % of  this figure,  would be granted  in 1984 and the  remainder  paid in 
1985 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
HMo 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
HHI 
b.2 WILL  A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? mm 
YES/11 
6.3 WILL  FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES/ 
OBSERVATIONS : 
Indirect  measure - commitment and payment  simultaneous.  It is  unlikely 
that implementation  of the measure  would permit  payments in 1983. 
However, as  long as uncertainty remains,  a token entry should  be made 
in the 1983  budget  so that a payment can be  made, if necessary,  after 
transfer. 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 
1. Under  Council Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81  of 21  April 1981 (1), 
Ireland and the  United Kingdom  have been implementing  programmes  to 
develop beef cattle  production, with  particular  reference  to the 
genetic improvement  of livestock  and the  quality  of the  fodder they 
receive,  in order to help redress  the current  adverse  income  situation 
in agriculture  in Ireland  and Northern Ireland. 
Article 4 of the  Regulation confines  the duration  of this "common  measure" 
to two years, ending  on 25 May 1983; it  also fixes the maximum  amounts 
eligible  for reimbursement  by the  EAG6F Guidance  Section  in respect  of 
the different  schemes  involved. 
2. During its  meeting  of 16 and 17 May 1983 the  Council  called on the 
Commission  to submit a proposal prolonging  the application  of 
Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81  until 30 April 1984 especially  for the 
updated aid for  artificial  insemination  and for the  increased  use of 
lime. 
The present proposal consequently  aims to modify the said Regulation, 
prolongtig  the common  measure  in question, with  the exception  of the 
encouragement  for silage-making,  and increasing  the maximum  amounts  of 
eligible  expenditure  for the  encouragement  of artificial  insemination 
and for the  improvement  of pastures  and meadows  through  the increased 
use of lime. 
The proposal also includes  the insertion  in Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81 
of a clause  under which,  where necessary,  the maximum  amounts  of 
expenditure  in each field can be  adjusted against  each other without 
increasing  the total maximum  amount. 
3. The estimated cost  of the  prolongation  for EAGGF  (Guidance  Section)  is 
10 MECU. 
The additional  expenditure  arising  from this proposal  will come under 
the five-year  allocation  of the EAGGF  Guidance  Section. 
(1) 0J N° L 111,  23.4.1981,  page 1. 

PROPOSAL 
for 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending  Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81  establishing  a common  measure 
for the devel- ment of  beef cattle  production  in Ireland  and Northern  Ireland 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard  to the  Treaty  establishing  the European Economic  Community, 
and in particular  Articles  42 and 43  thereof, 
Having regard  to the  proposal  from the Commission, 
Having regard  to the  opinion  of the  European  Parliament^ 
Whereas, pursuant  to Council Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81 
Ireland and the  United Kingdom have  instituted  a programme to  develop  oeef 
cattle production, with  particular  reference  to the  oenetir  improvement  of 
livestock  and improvement  of the  quality  of their fodder,  ,ith a view to 
redressing  the current  a'dverse income  situation  in ;>gr i culture  in Ireland 
and Northern  Ireland. 
Whereas, under  Article  4 of the  said Regulation,  the duration  of this common 
measure is limited  to a period of two  years ending  on 25 May '1983 and 
maximum  amounts  are laid down in  respect  of the  -xpenditurr'  under each 
individual  scheme  which is eligible  for reimbursement  by the  Guidance  Section 
of the European  Agricultural  Guidance  and Guarantee Fund; 
(1) 
(2) 0J N° L 111,  23.4.1981,  page 1 

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Whereas,  in order to consolidate  the favourable  results  obtained  so far, 
the duration  of the common  measure  should be extended  to 30  April 1984, 
with the exception  of encouragement  of silage-making,  and the maximum 
amounts of eligible  expenditure  for the  encouragement  of greater  use of 
artificial  insemination  and the  improvement  of pastures  and meadows  through 
increased  use of  lime should  be raised; 
Whereas  provision should also  be made for  adjusting,  where necessary, 
the maximum  amounts  of eligible  expenditure against  each other without 
increasing  the total amount, 
HAS ADOPTED  THIS REGULATION : 
Article 1 
Regulation  (EEC) N°  1054/81  is hereby amended  as follows: 
1. Paragraphs  (1) and (2) of  Article  4 are  replaced  by the  following: 
1. The duration  of the common  measure  shall be limited: 
- in respect  of the  measures  referred  to in  Article  3 (1) <e>, 
to two years commencing  on the  date on which the Commission 
adopts the detailed  rules referred  to in  Article  3 (2) and 
- in respect  of the  measures  referred  to in  Article  3 (1) (a), 
to (d) to 30  April 1984. 
2. The expenditure incurred  by Ireland,  and by the  United Kingdom  in 
respect of Northern Ireland,  in implementing  these measures  shall be 
eligible  for assistance  from the Fund up to 
a maximum of: 
- 3,2 million  ECU for the  measures  referred  to in  Article  3 (1) (a) 
and (b). 
- 37,5 million ECU for the measures referred to in Article 3 (1) (c), 
- 27,0 million ECU for the measures referred to in Article 3 (1) (d), 
- 7,6 million ECU for the measures referred to in Article 3 (1) (e), 
However,  if it  proves necessary  at a  later stage,  the Commission  may 
at the request  of one of the Member  States  concerned  adjust  the above 
maximum  amounts under  the procedure  referred  to in  Article  3 (2), 
provided  the total amount  of eligible  expenditure  does not exceed 
75,3 million ECU". 

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2. In Article  5 (1), "27.5  million  ECU" is  replaced  by "37^million  ECU". 
Article 2 
This Regulation  shall  enter  into force on the  third day following  its 
publication  in the  Official  Journal  of the European Communities. 
This Regulation  shall be binding  in its  entirety  and directly  applicable 
in all Member  States. 
Done at 
For the Counci  I 
The President 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
»<>" : 24 = 05.1983 
1. BUDGET  HEADING  : 3243 APPROBATIONS tP/CE = 10 M ECU 
2. TITLE : Proposal  for a  Council Regulation  amending  Regulation  (EEC) NQ  1054/81 
establishing  a common  measure  for the  development  of beef cattle 
production  in Ireland  and Northern-Ireland. 
3. LEGAL  BASIS : Article 43 of the  Treaty 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT : To prolong  the major part of this measure  to 30.4.1984  while 
raising the limits of eligible  expenditure.  In addition 
compensation  would be allowed  between  the maximum  amounts 
applicable  to the  different  categories  of expenditure. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS CURRENT FINANCIAL  YEAR 
( 83 ) FOLLOWING FINANCIAL  YEAR 
( 84 > 5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 6 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 12 8 
- OTHER 
5.1 RECEIPTS 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
85 86 87 88 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 4 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 
5.2 METHOD  OF CALCULATION  (in MECU) Estimate  of 
additional  eligible 
expendi  ture 
of prolongation 
Art. 3 par. 1 a) and b) 
Art. 3 par. 1 c) 
Art. 3 par. 1 d) 
Art. 3 par. 1 e) 11 
9 
Total 20 
__of _MbJcri_SOX_cJiar_qejl_Jia-XMS^ 1Q-, 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT 8E FINANCED  FROM APPROBATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT  BUDGET  ? 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER  OETWEEN  CHAPTERS Of THE CURRENT  SUOGET  ? 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY  BUDGET  BE NECESSARY ? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE  BUOGET  APPROBATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES, 
OBSERVATIONS 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 
1. As a  result  of the extremely unfavourable  climate  in Greece  conditions 
for agricultural  production  are particularly  difficult  ; hence the 
fact from adequate  agricultural  incomes, on which a  large number  of 
the working  population  in the  regions  concerned depend. 
In an attempt to  alleviate this situation  the development of 
irrigation  must be encouraged. But at the  same time, the anticipated 
improvement in  productivity  must be geared to market requirements. 
2. At its meeting on 16 and 17 May 1983 the  Council  called  on the 
Commission to submit a  prompt  proposal  for a Community  measure 
for the launching  of an  agricultural  irrigation  programme  in Greece 
similar  to that already  in operation  in the Mezzogiorno under 
Regulation  (EEC) N°  1362/78.  The Community's  total contribution 
towards  this measure  and towards the development of  agricultural 
advisory  services  was set by the  Council  at 12  million  ECU. 
3. The Community's  contribution  to the proposed  measure  is to be 
covered  by the  five-year  endowment  of the  EAGGF Guidance  Section. 

PROPOSAL FOR 
COUNCIL  REGULATION (EEC) 
introducing  a common  measure  for the  acceleration  of collective  irrigation 
works in Greece 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having  regard  to the  Treaty establishing  the European Economic Community, 
and in particular  Article  43 thereof. 
Having  regard  to the  proposal  from the Commission  (1), 
Having  regard  to the  opinion  of the  European  Parliament  (2), 
Whereas,  on 21  March  1983, the  Commission  sent the Council proposals concerning 
inter alia the future structural  development  of agriculture  in Greece  ; 
Whereas  effective implementation  of the  Community  measures  for the  improvement 
of agricultural structures  in Greece,  already  approved  by the  Council  or to 
be approved  in the  future, entails  an immediate  effort  to improve  the particularly 
unbalanced  water  supply situation  in that Member  State ; 
Whereas  the development  of irrigation  in Greece  is therefore  of particular 
interest  to the  Community  ; whereas  the measures  associated therewith 
consequently constitute  a common  measure  within  the meaning  of Article  6 of 
Council Regulation  (EEC) N°  729/70  of 21  April 1970 on the  financing  of the 
common agricultural policy  (3), 
(1) 0J N° C 
(2) 0J N° C 
(3) 0J N° L 94,  28.4.1970,  p.13 

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HAS ADOPTED  THIS REGULATION  : 
Article  1 
A common  measure  within the  meaning  of Article  6(1) of Regulation (EEC) 
N° 729/70  is hereby  introduced, to be  implemented  by Greece,  for the  purpose 
of developing  irrigation  in that  Member  State. 
Article  2 
The Commission  may grant aid for the  common  measure  from the European 
Agricultural  Guidance  and Guarantee  Fund,  Guidance  Section, to finance one 
or several special  irrigation  programmes. 
Article  3 
1. The special  irrigation  programmes  referred to in  Article  2 shall  involve 
collective  irrigation  works  using existing resources, including associated 
drainage. 
2. The special  programme  must : 
(a) promote  improved  orientation of production to  market  requirements ; 
(b) indicate the  number  of hectares in the  irrigation  area or areas to be 
provided with  irrigation  networks,  including associated drainage, 
and their location ; 
(c) indicate the plans and schedule for the public  works  required in 
connection with the special  programme  ; 
(d) indicate the  average  cost per hectare of agricultural area referred to 
in (b) and the estimated  total  cost of the special  programme. 
Article  4 
1. Applications for aid  from the Fund  for special  programmes  must be submitted 
through the  Greek  Government. 
2. Applications for aid  from the Fund must be accompanied  by information  making 
it possible to establish that the special  programme  satisfies  the requirements 
laid down  in Article  3. 

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3. The particulars  which must be given in the  applications  and the  form 
in which they must be presented  shall be determined  in accordance  with 
the procedure  laid down in  Article  15 of  Council Regulation (EEC)  No 1362/78 (4), 
after the Fund Committee  has been consulted  on the  financial  aspects. 
Article 5 
1. Aid  from the Fund shall consist  of capital  grants, paid  in a lump sum 
or in instalments. 
2. Aid  from the Fund shall be 50% of the  cost of implementing  the hydraulic 
public works which have not yet  started, within  the limits of the  cost 
incurred  per hectare  irrigated  up to a maximum of 5.000 ECU. 
3. The Commission  shall,  after consulting  the Fund Committee  on the  financial 
aspects, decide  upon aid from the Fund in accordance  with the procedure 
laid down in  Article  15 of  Regulation  (EEC) N°  1362/78. 
4. The  Greek Government  and the  public, authority responsible  for implementation 
of the special  programme  shall be notified  of the  Commission's  decision. 
Article 6 
1. The duration  of the  common  measure  shall be limited  to one  year with 
effect from 1 January  1984. 
2. The estimated cost  of the  common  measure  to the  Fund shall be 8  million 
ECU. 
Article 7 
1. Advances  may be  granted  by the  Fund on the  basis of the  part of the  public 
works referred  to in  Article  3(2) (c) to be  carried  out under a special 
programme  in one  year. 
2. The advances  may not  exceed 80% of the  Community  contribution  to the 
estimated yearly cost  of the  public  works referred  to in  paragraph  1. 
(4) 0J No L 166,  23.6.1978,  p.11. 

3. Detailed rules  for the  application  of this Article shall  be adopted in 
accordance  with the procedure  laid down in Article  13 of  Regulation  (EEC) 
N° 729/70. 
Article  8 
The provisions  of Articles  13 and 14 of  Regulation  (EEC) N°  1362/78  shall 
apply "in a corresponding  manner  to this common  measure. 
Article  9 
This Regulation  shall  enter into force  on the  third  day following  its 
publication  in the  Official  Journal  of the European Communities. 
Done at Brussels, 
For the Council, 
The President 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
Date : 
1. BUDGET HEADING  : New Item (3292)  to be  proposed  APPROPRIATIONS  : 
2. TITLE : Draft Regulation  introducing  a common  measure  for the acceleration 
of collective ^irrigation  works in Greece 
3. LEGAL BASIS  : Article 43 of  the Treaty 
AIMS of PROJECT  : To enable the launching  of an  irrigation  programme  in the  areas of 
Greece not covered  by Regulation  (EEC) N° 1975/82. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS PERIOD  OF 12  MONTHS CURRENT  FINANCIAL YEAR 
( 83 ) FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR 
( 84 ) 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED  TO THE EC  BUDGET 
(RE FUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) token entry 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 RECEIPTS 
- OWN  RESOURCES  OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS  DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
85 
5.0.1  ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED RECEIPTS token entry 
5.2 METHOD  OF  CALCULATION  : The sum  payable  by the Fund is 8 million  ECU. In view of 
Greece's  irrigation  requirements  and potential,  the  entire sum would be 
committed  in 1984. 
6.0 CAN THE  PROJECT  BE  FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED  IN THE  RELEVANT CHAPTER  OF THE  CURRENT BUDGET 
6.1 CAN THE  PROJECT  BE  FINANCED  BY  TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS  OF THE  CURRENT BUDGET  ? 
6-2 WILL A  SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET  BE  NECESSARY  ? YEJ 
6.3 WILL  FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS  BE  NECESSARY  ? 
YES 
OBSERVATIONS , DIRECT  ACTION  : a fairly  rapid  rate of payment  is envisaged  in view of 
the possibility  of granting advances  : 
Payments(million  ECU) : 1984 
3.5 1985 
3.5 1986 
1.0 
It is unlikely  that implementation  of the measure  would enable funds  to 
be committed  in 1983. However,  as long as there is still an element  of 
doubt, a token entry should  be made in the 1983  budget so that a 
commitment  could be made if  necessary  after  transfer. 
t 

EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 
The implementation  of the  structural  measures  in Italy, and in  parti­
cular some of the  provisions  of Council Regulation  (EEC) N°  1944/81 
of 30 June 1981 establishing  a common  measure  for the  adaptation  and 
modernization  of the  structure  of production  of beef and veal sheep-
meat and goatmeat  in Italy, is currently being  hampered  by a cash 
shortage  on the  farms concerned,  resulting  from a temporary  excessive 
debt burden  caused  by short-term operating loans. 
A measure  aimed at assisting  these farms,  by transforming  their short-
term loans  into medium-term  loans, could  remove  the obstacles  to appli-
cation not only of the  measure  provided  for by  Regulation (EEC )  N° 1944/81 
but also  of other structural  measures,  in particular  those provided  for 
in the socio-structural  Directives,  in regions other than those referred 
to in the above-mentioned  Regulation. 
At its meeting  on 16 and 17 May, the  Council therefore requested  the 
Commission  to put  forward  a proposal  to that end. 
The Community  expenditure  resulting  from the proposed  measure  shall 
be financed  under the chapter "other  agricultural  expenditure" 

Proposal  for'ia 
COUNCIL REGULATION  (EEC)" 
establishing  a SDecia'l  emergency measure  to assist  stock farming  in Italy 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the  Treaty  establishing  the European Economic Community, 
and in particular  Article  43 thereof, 
Having regard to the  proposal  from the Commission  (1), 
Having regard to the  opinion  of the  European  Parliament  (2), 
Whereas  difficulties  concerning,  in particular,  the cash flow position  of 
agricultural  holdingsare jeopardizing  the effective application  of the 
structural  measures  in Italy, and in  particular  those provided  for in 
Council  Regulation  (EEC) N°  1944/81  of June 1981 establishing  a common 
measure for the  adaptation  and modernization  of the  structure  of pro­
duction of beef and veal, sheepmeat  and goatmeat  in Italy (3); 
Whereas a special  emergency measure  to relieve  the debt burden  of live­
stock holdings  by transforming short-term loans  into medium-term  loans 
may assist the launching  of the  above-mentioned  structural  measures; 
Whereas the same  difficulties  also exist in regions  of Italy other 
than those referred  to in  Regulation  (EEC) N°  1944/81; 
Whereas the special  system  of operating loans applicable  in Italy 
makes it necessary  for the  conditions  of the  measure  to be  laid down 
by that Member  State, 
HAS ADOPTED  THIS REGULATION : 
(1) OJ N" C 
(2) OJ N° C 
(3) OJ N° L 197, 20  .7.1981,  p. 27. 

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Article  1 
1. In order to  facilitate  the launching of the measures-provided for in 
Regulation (EEC) N°  1944/81,  a special  emergency  measure  to assist 
agricultural  holdings  eligible  for the  measures  provided for in the 
said Regulation is hereby established. 
2. The measure  may be extended to livestock holdings situated in other  Italian 
regions than those referred to in Regulation (EEC) N°  1944/81. 
Article  2 
The measure  shall  consist in the  g'rantmg  of an 
interest-rate  subsidy for the transformation of short-term loans, the 
duration  of which  does  not exceed 12  months,  taken up by the holdings 
referred  to in  Article  1 before 30  November  1983 to cover  their  operating 
costs,  into medium-term  loans. 
Article  3 
Italy shall  adopt  the provisions necessary for the implementation of 
the measure,  in particular  as regards the  amount  and the duration of 
the interest-rate subsidy referred to in  Article  2 within two  months  of the 
entry into force of  this Regulation. 
Italy shall  notify  such provisions forthwith to the  Commission. 
Article  4 
1 . The Community's  contribution to the financing of the  measure  within 
the limits  of the appropriations entered in the  Community's  general 
budget  for that purpose. The  Community's  contribution to the 
financing  is estimated at 60  million  ECU and  shall  be decided 
on in accordance with  Article  7(1) of Regulation (EEC) No  729/70. 
2. The provisions of  Articles  8 and 9 of Regulation (EEC) N°  729/70  shall 
apply to the  measure. 
3. Advances  may be granted on application by  Italy. 

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4. Detailed rules  for the  application  of this Article shall  be adopted 
in accordance  with the procedure  laid down in  Article  13 of  Regula­
tion (EEC) N°  729/70. 
Article 5 
This Regulation  shall enter  into force on the  third day following  its 
publication  in the  Official  Journal  of the  European Communities. 
This Regulation  shall be binding  in its entirety  and directly 
applicable  in all Member  States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
Date 
1. BUDGET HEADING : New  heading  (3891) to be proposed APPROPRIATIONS : 
2. TITLE  : Proposal  for a  Council Regulation  establishing  a special  emergency measure 
to assist  stock farming  in Italy. 
j. LEGAL BASIS :  Article  '•._» of the  Treaty 
AIMS OF PROJECT ; To assist  stock farms in  Italy by means of an aid to  transform 
short-term loans  into medium-term  loans,  in order to facilitate  the Launching 
of the structural  measures and in  particular  those provided  for in  Regulation 
(EEC) n° 1944/81. 
5. FINANCIAL  IMPLICATIONS (million 
ECU) 5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- NATIONAL  ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 RECEIPTS 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS CURRENT  FINANCIAL  YEAR 
(1985 ) FOLLOWING  FINANCIAL  YEAR 
< 1984 )  
token entry 30 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1985 .1.9.86, A9.8.7. 
20 10 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION Aid in the form of  three year  interest-rate  subsidy  on loans 
to be contracted before  30 November  1984. Supposing the  holdings repay  the 
loans in equal amounts  (capital  + interest),  the percentage represented  by the 
interest  will decrease  as the  loan is repaid.  On this basis,  the sums to be 
made available  to Italy for financing  the interest-rate  subsidy  will be: 
Year 
mi llion ECU 1st 
30 2nd 
"20" 3rd 
10 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED 8Y TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET ? 
6-2 WILL  A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY ? 
YES/ 
6.3 WILL  FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY ? 
YES/ 
OBSERVATION; : it is  unlikely  that the implementation  of the measure  will permit 
payments in 1983. However,  while that  remains  uncertain,  a token entry should 
be entered  in the 1983 budget so  that a payment can be  made, if necessary,  after 
transfer.