Commission Regulation (EC) No 1318/96 of 8 July 1996 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 as regards public intervention

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1318/96 of 8 July 1996 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 as regards public intervention
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 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 894/96 (2), and in particular Articles 6 (7) and 22a (3) thereof,
Whereas, because of the current reduced consumption of beef and veal in the Community, prices continue to be low, whereas the situation calls for support measures;
Whereas, to that end, certain derogations should be made from Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 307/96 (4), in respect of the two invitations to tender opened in July, August and September 1996;
Whereas, by way of exception, for April, May and June, the maximum weight provided for in Article 4 (2) (h) of Regulation (EEC) No 2456/93 was not applicable; whereas there should be a gradual return to the weight limit initially laid down; whereas, however, in order to soften the impact of this shift for operators, the buying-in of heavier animals should be allowed as a transitional measure whilst at the same time limiting their buying-in price to the maximum weight authorized for July and August;
Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit laid down by its chairman,