Commission Regulation (EC) No 630/94 of 21 March 1994 opening an invitation to tender for the reduction in the levy on maize imported into Portugal from third countries

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 630/94 of 21 March 1994 opening an invitation to tender for the reduction in the levy on maize imported into Portugal from third countries
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 3670/93 of 22 December 1993 on special arrangements for imports of maize into Portugal (1) and in particular Articles 2 (2) and 7 thereof,
Whereas, as part of an agreement with the United States of America, the Community has undertaken to import a certain quantity of maize into Portugal;
Whereas, pursuant to Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 3670/93, the levy reduction is to be applied to maize imported into Portugal under cover of a licence valid in that Member State alone;
Whereas the specific additional rules required for administrating the invitation to tender should be laid down, including in particular rules on the lodging by operators and the release of securities against fulfilment of their obligations, and in  particular pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 3670/93 the obligation to process or use the imported product in Portugal;
Whereas, with a view to avoiding any disturbances on the Portuguese market, the staggering of imports until the month of April should be facilitated; whereas the reduction in the levy should, for that purpose, be increased by the amount of the monthly  increases;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,