Council Regulation (EC) No 233/94 of 24 January 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat and Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 laying down general rules for the grant of premiums to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 233/94 of 24 January 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat and Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 laying down general rules for the grant of premiums to  sheepmeat and goatmeat producers
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 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 experience has shown that Council Regulation (EEC) No 3013/89 of 25 September 1989 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (3) should be simplified and amended in certain respects;
Whereas the individual ceiling placed on the premium has limited the number of eligible ewes and goats;
Whereas this measure renders nugatory limits per head for the purpose of determining the amount of premiums to be paid in the sector, without affecting the right to premiums which producers already enjoy; whereas, therefore, provision should be made for  the possibility of rectifying individual limits;
Whereas, within the framework of the production of sheepmeat and goatmeat, environmental protection has become an important element which must be taken into consideration; whereas Member States should thus have the possibility of limiting or abolishing  payments under the premium scheme for producers of sheepmeat and goatmeat, if the producer in question does not fully comply with the rules fixed by the Member States with respect to the environment, subject to compliance with the proportionality  principle;
Whereas these amendments entail an amendment to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3493/90 of 27 November 1990 laying down general rules for the granting of premiums to sheepmeat and goatmeat producers (4),