Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1488/92 of 9 June 1992 concerning aid for the processing of sugar cane into agricultural rum in the French overseas departments

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1488/92  of 9 June 1992  concerning aid for the processing of sugar cane into agricultural rum in the French overseas departments
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1676/85 of 11 June 1985 on the value of the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2205/90 (3),  and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Whereas Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 provides for the granting of Community aid for the processing of sugar cane into agricultural rum as defined in Article 1 (4) (a) (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down  general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (4); whereas this aid is paid to the distiller on condition that he has paid to the sugar cane producer a minimum price to be determined and up to the limit of an overall  quantity corresponding to the average quantity of agricultural rum sold during the three marketing years 1987/88, 1988/89 and 1989/90;
Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 19 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 provides that when the relevant detailed rules of application are adopted, account will be taken in particular of the production objectives within the context of the  arrangements applicable to sugar and of the supply requirements of the French overseas departments;
Whereas a minimum price for sugar cane should be laid down which takes into account the reference price for sugar cane intended for the production of sugar applicable in the department in question and provision should also be made for a system to  reduce, where appropriate, the quantities of rum eligible for aid so as to ensure that the overall quantity limit laid down by Article 18 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 is observed; whereas a regular review of the situation, particularly as regards  the trend in sugar prices, should be provided for;
Whereas provisions should be made in respect of aid unduly paid out;
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 entered into force at the end of December 1991; whereas the measures covered by this Regulation should apply with effect from 1 January 1992;
Whereas the measures provided for are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,