Commission Regulation (EC) No 2133/96 of 6 November 1996 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3483/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece and despatched in 1996

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2133/96 of 6 November 1996 on detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3483/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece and despatched in 1996
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 3438/92 of 23 November 1992 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1600/96 (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 (4), and in particular Articles 3 and 13 (2) thereof,
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 introduces a special temporary allowance for consignments of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece despatched by refrigerated lorry, vessel or wagon from Greece to Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal in 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996;
Whereas the detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 to consignments in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 have already been laid down;
Whereas it is necessary to establish the consignors and consignments eligible for the special temporary allowance in 1996 and the minimum particulars to be indicated on the application for the grant of that allowance;
Whereas the increase in transport costs due to poor transport conditions in former Yugoslavia, despite the cessation of hostilities, can be regarded as identical for all means of transport and for all destinations;
Whereas, pursuant to Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92, the special temporary allowance should be adjusted on a degressive basis;
Whereas, in order to limit expenditure, the special temporary allowance should be calculated on the basis of the anticipated quantities indicated by Greece;
Whereas applications for the special temporary allowance must be subject to verification and serious irregularities must be penalized;
Whereas the information which the competent Greek authorities must forward to the Commission and the time limit within which it must be forwarded must be defined;
Whereas this Regulation must apply from 1 January 1996;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,