1.4.1999 Official Journal of the European Communities L 89/29 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 704/1999 of 31 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of the arrangements for imports of eggs and poultrymeat products originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 903/90 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 of 20 July 1998 on the arrangements applicable to agricul- tural products and goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the African, Carib- bean and Pacific States (ACP States) and repealing Regula- tion (EEC) No 715/90 (), and in particular Article 30(1) thereof, Whereas Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 implements the amendments to the arrangements for imports from the ACP States introduced as a result of the mid-term review of the fourth ACP-EC Convention of Lomé; whereas, as regards poultrymeat, Article 6 of that Regulation provides for an increase in the tariff quotas for products covered by CN codes 0207, 160231, 16023211, 16023219, 1602 32 30, 1602 32 90 and 1602 39 and for an additional reduction in the customs duties applicable; whereas there is also provision for a further reduction in the customs duties applicable to certain eggs and poultrymeat prod- ucts; Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 903/90 (), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1388/98 (%), lays down detailed rules for the application of the arrange- ments applicable to imports of certain poultrymeat prod- ucts originating in the ACP States and in the overseas countries and territories (OCT); whereas those detailed rules must be adapted in the light of the new provisions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1706/98; whereas, for the sake of clarity and rationalism, a new regulation should be adopted and Regulation (EEC) No 903/90 should be repealed; Whereas detailed rules of application are needed to administer the tariff quotas concerned; whereas such rules must supplement or derogate from the provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 () OJ L 215, 1.8.1998, p. 12. @) OJ L 93, 10.4.1990, p. 20. () OJ L 187, 1.7.1998, p. 26. November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (*), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 168/ 1999 () Whereas, in order to ensure that the quotas are adminis- tered properly, securities should be lodged with import licence applications and certain conditions should be laid down as regards the applicants; whereas provision should also be made for the quota to be staggered over the year and the term of validity of licences should be determined,; Whereas sound market management calls for special rules on the issuing of licences for imports of certain eggs and poultrymeat products qualifying for reduced duty; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article 1 Imports into the Community of eggs and poultrymeat products originating in the ACP States pursuant to Articles 6 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 shall be governed by the detailed rules of application laid down in this Regulation. CHAPTER 1 Tariff quotas Article 2 Licences for imports pursuant to Article 6(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1706/98 shall be applied for and issued in accordance with this chapter. () OJ L 331, 2.12.1988, p. 1. () OJ L 19, 26.1.1999, p. 4.