Commission Regulation (EEC) No 650/93 of 19 March 1993 on special conditions for the granting of private storage aid for pigmeat

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 650/93 of 19  March 1993 on special conditions for the granting of private storage aid for pigmeat
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 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 Regulation (EEC) No 1249/89  (2), and in  particular Articles 4 (6), 5 (4) and the second subparagraph of Article 22 thereof,
Whereas intervention measures may be taken in respect of pigmeat if, on the representative markets  of the Community, the average price for pig carcases is less than 103  % of the basic price and is  likely to remain below that level;
Whereas the market situation has been characterized by a marked fall in prices below the level  mentioned; whereas, in view of seasonal and cyclical trends, this situation could persist;
Whereas intervention measures must be taken; whereas these can be limited to the granting of  private storage aid;
Whereas Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2763/75  (3) and Article 9 (4) of Commission  Regulation (EEC) No 3444/90  (4), provides for the possibility of custailing or extending the  storage period; whereas, therefore, provision should be made to fix not only the amounts of aid for  a specific period of storage but also the amounts to be added or deducted if this period is  curtailed or extended;
Whereas, in order to facilitate administrative and control work resulting from the conclusion of  contracts, minimum quantities should be fixed;
Whereas the security should be fixed at a level such as will oblige the storer to fulfil the  obligations undertaken by him;
Wheras experience shows that in certain circumstances and in particular where excessive use is made  of the scheme there is a risk of abuses in applying it;
Whereas decisions on applications to conclude contracts should be notified only after a period for  reflection has elapsed; whereas that period must allow the market situation to be assessed and  permit provision to be made, where appropriate, for special measures applying in particular to  applications pending;
Whereas the Management Committee for Pigmeat has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set  by its chairman,