CELEX: 51990PC0210
Language: en
Date: 1990-05-22
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) AMENDING REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1696/71 ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN HOPS

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                        C0MC90) 210 final
                                        Brussels, 22 May 1990
                        Proposal for a
                   COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)
         amending Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 on the
          common organization of the market in hops
                (presented by the Commission)
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                              Explanatory  Memorandum
It Is proposed that the Council adopt a proposal for a Regulation
amending Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 on the common organization
of the market In h o p s .
This Regulation would allow for granting of aid to producers for
areas planted with experimental v a r i e t i e s . This means an
exception to the rule that varieties must belong to one of the
varietal groups specified in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71
and, based on that, must be listed In the Annex of Commission
Regulation 1517/77 In order to qualify for the aid.
For the hop sector it is most essential to continue development
of new v a r l t l e s . However, the areas at the disposal of the
research Institutes are not always large enough to provide the
desired r e s u l t s . Growers who assist these research institutes by
allocating a part of their hop area for the testing of new
varieties should not suffer from the d i s a d v a n t a g e of not being
eligible for aid to producers for the areas in q u e s t i o n .
Therefore it is suggested that aid to producers may be granted
for areas planted with experimental varieties for a certain
period and a restricted area per Member s t a t e . Since the aid to
producers commands only a small portion of the hop g r o w e r s '
revenues a substantial rise In hop areas Is not be expected.
No  impact  on small       and medium  enterprises.
The cost of the proposal to the EAGGF, Guarantee            Section, Is
estimated at ECU 0.1 million per year.
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                                 Proposal for a
                           COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)
                 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 on the
                  common organization of the market in hops
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,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament*1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee*2*,
Whereas  Article   12 of   Council  Regulation     (EEC) No 1696/71(3),    as   |ast
amended  by  Regulation   (EEC) No    3808/89* 4 ),   does  not   provide   for  the
possibility of granting aid to producers for experimental varieties;
Whereas the continuing development of new varieties          is essential   for the
hop sector; whereas the areas at the disposal of research            Institutes for
testing experimental varieties are limited, especially when these varieties
are in an advanced stage of breeding and results on a larger scale would be
desirable;
Whereas  the  allocation of    producers'   land    for  testing   of  experimental
varieties  in their  final   stages of breeding development        would allow for
testing on a larger scale; whereas this would not only provide research
institutes with valuable results but also give an           initial   indication of
market acceptance of such varieties;
(1)
(2)
(3) OJ No L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1.
(4) OJ No L 371, 20.12.1989, p. 1.
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Whereas producers who are prepared to cooperate on their land with research
institutes   should   not   suffer   from  the  disadvantage   of  losing   their
eligibility for production aid in respect of the area In question;
Whereas the period, as well as the total surface per Member           State, for
which production    aid   is granted   for areas cultivated   with  experimental
varieties should be limited;
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
                                     Article 1
The following Article is Inserted In Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 :
      "Article 12a
      Without  prejudice to Article 12 (3), aid may also be granted for
      experimental   varieties which are     In an advanced stage of breeding
      development for a maximum period of five years, provided that such
      varieties are cultivated by a producer under        the supervision of a
      research institute.
      The amount of the aid shall be fixed in accordance with the procedure
      set out   in Article 12(7) and in any case shall not be greater than
      the amount of aid fixed for group 3 "others".
      The aid shall be granted for an area not exceeding one percent of a
      Member State's total area under hops, and may not be granted for an
      area less than 10 hectares per Member State.
      Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted
      in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20."
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                                 Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of
its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
a I I Member States.
Done at Brussels,                                     For the Council
                                                      The President
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      F I N A N C I A L                S T A T E M E N T
                                                                        DATE: 26.03.1990
1 . BUDGET HEADING: 181                                                 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 13 ml I i Ion
2. TITLE:
    Proposal for a Counci I Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 on the camion organization of the market In hops.
3. LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty
4. AIMS OF PROJECT:
    To grant aid to producers for experimental varieties.
                                    Period of 12 months    Current Financial Year    Following Financial Year
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS                                           1990                        1991
5.0 EXPENDITURE
     - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET
     - (REFUNDS/INTERVENT ION)        0,1 ECU mi 11 Ion             p.m.                      0,1 ECU mi 11 Ion
     - NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
     - OTHER
5.1 REVENUE
     - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC
       (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUT IES)
     - NATIONAL
                                          1992                  1993                1994                 1995
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE         0,1 ECU mi 11 Ion     0,1 ECU ml 11 Ion   0,1 ECU mi 11 ion   0,1 ECU mi 11 ion
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATICM:
     Maximal hypothesis: 26.000 ha x 1% - 260 ha
     260 ha x 390 ECU/ha x 1,155 (DT) - 0,1 ECU ml 11 Ion
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6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
                                                                                                            YES
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET?
6.2 ISA SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY?
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY?
                                                                                                            YES
OBSERVAT IONS:
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