Commission Regulation (EC) No 1170/97 of 26 June 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1772/96 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of seed potatoes to the French overseas departments

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1170/97 of 26 June 1997 amending Regulation (EC) No 1772/96 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific measures for the supply of seed potatoes 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, pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1772/96 (3) fixes the forecast supply balance for seed potatoes and the level of aid for their supply from the rest of the Community to the French overseas departments for the 1996/97 marketing year; whereas the forecast supply balance for the French overseas departments should be fixed for the 1997/98 marketing year; whereas the balance must be fixed on the basis of the needs of the departments, taking account, inter alia, of traditional trade patterns;
Whereas, for the purpose of applying Article 2 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91, the level of aid for the supply of seed potatoes from the rest of the Community to the French overseas departments should be fixed for the 1997/98 marketing year to ensure that potatoes are supplied under conditions equivalent for the end user to exemption from import duties on seed potatoes from third countries; whereas that aid should be fixed taking account, inter alia, of the cost of supply from the world market;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Seeds,