Commission Regulation (EC) No 2141/98 of 6 October 1998 amending for the 16th time Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Spain

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2141/98 of 6 October 1998 amending for the 16th time Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Spain
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 organisation of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in Spain, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 913/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1809/98 (4), to introduce exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in that Member State;
Whereas it is appropriate to introduce a calculation method for the piglets weighing between 6 and 13 kilograms, allowing a regular and automatic adaption of the aid to the fluctuations in the market price;
Whereas, the list of eligible areas laid down in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 913/97 should be adjusted in line with the current veterinary and health situation;
Whereas because the new calculation method of the aid for piglets may lead to a reduction of the costs of this measure, this Regulation should enter into force immediately;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,