Commission Regulation (EC) No 1771/96 of 12 September 1996 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of hops to the French overseas departments

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1771/96 of 12 September 1996 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of hops to the French overseas departments
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 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), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2598/95 (2), and in particular Article 2 (6) thereof,
Whereas, for the purpose of applying Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, the forecast supply balance for hops and the level of aid for their supply from the rest of the Community to the French overseas departments should be established; whereas the aid should be fixed in particular on the basis of the cost of supplies from the world market and the conditions resulting from the geographical location of the French overseas departments;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 131/92 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1736/96 (4), lays down common detailed rules for implementing the specific measures for the supply of certain agricultural products to the French overseas departments; whereas additional detailed rules tailored to commercial practices for hops should be adopted, especially as regards the validity of aid certificates and the amount of security to ensure that operators meet their obligations;
Whereas this Regulation should apply immediately to permit licences to be issued as quickly as possible;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Hops,