Commission Regulation (EC) No 135/97 of 24 January 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 135/97 of 24 January 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2222/96 (2), and in particular Articles 9 and 13 thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2333/96 (4), lays down rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector;
Whereas the quantity covered by application for licences with advances fixing of the refund continues to be significantly higher than that normally disposed of;
Whereas, in order to avoid jeopardizing the sound management of the market, a reduction should be made in term of validity of such licences;
Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,