Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2837/93 of 18 October 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 with regard to the maintenance of olive groves in traditional olive-growing areas

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2837/93 of 18 October 1993 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 with regard to the maintenance of olive groves in traditional olive-growing areas
THE  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean Islands concerning certain agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 11 (2) thereof,
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 provides for the grant of a flat-rate annual aid per hectare to maintain olive groves in traditional olive growing areas, provided that the olive groves are kept and maintained in good production conditions; whereas,  therefore, the detailed rules for applying the aid scheme in question, including the conditions governing the grant of aid and the provisions relating to inspection, should be laid down;
Whereas, given the variations in growing conditions and traditional practices in the regions concerned, the conditions for the proper maintenance of olive groves must be based on the maintenance work recognized as necessary according to local practices  and traditions;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,