COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 321/95 of 16 February 1995 amending for the second time Regulation (EC) No 3146/94 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Germany

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 321/95 of 16 February 1995 amending for the  second time Regulation (EC) No 3146/94 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in  pigmeat in Germany
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 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization  of the market in pigmeat  (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and  Sweden, and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in Germany,  exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat were adopted for that Member State in  Commission Regulation (EC) No 3146/94  (2), amended by Regulation (EC) No 156/95  (3);
Whereas, due to new outbreaks of classical swine fever in the district of Emsland in Lower Saxony,  the veterinary and trade restrictions imposed by the German authorities have been enlarged to that  area; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to include that area in the exceptional support measures  introduced by Regulation (EC) No 3146/94;
Whereas it is appropriate to increase the number of fattened pigs, piglets and young piglets which  can be delivered to the competent authorities in Lower Saxony and to adjust the aid granted for the  delivery of the animals to the present market situation taking into account the increase in market  prices;
Whereas the restrictions on the free movement of animals have been operative for several weeks now  in the zones in question, provoking a substantial increase in the weight of the animals and  consequently leading to an intolerable situation where the welfare of the animals is concerned;  whereas retroactive application of this Regulation from 6 February 1995 is therefore justified;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Pigmeat,