Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) setting up a specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 28. 10. 1996 COM(96) 528 final 96/0254 (CNS) Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EO setting up a specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands (presented by the Commission) Explanatory Memorandum The Council adopted legislation on the application of Community law in the Canary Islands [Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91] on 26 June 1991. It also adopted a programme of options for dealing specifically with the remoteness and island character of the Canary Islands called Poseican (Decision 91/314/EEC). Following on from the Council's Poseican Decision, which includes specific measures in the fisheries sector, it was thought opportune to implement a scheme in 1993-95 to help maintain the competitiveness and generally improve the cephalopod fishery in the Canaries (Regulation (EEC) No 1658/93). Since there has been no significant change in the general economic background conditions which led to this specific measure in the first place, it is proposed that it be extended for a further two years. The attached proposed Regulation is designed to do this. À. proposal for COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No setting up a specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(}, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3), Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 of 26 June 1991 on the application of the provisions of Community law to the Canary Islands(4) provides that the common fisheries policy applies to the Canary Islands and that application will be accompanied by specific measures, where necessary, to take account of the specific nature of Canary Islands production; Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 1658/93 of 24 June 1993 setting up a specific measure in favour of cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands(5) has made it possible to maintain competitiveness and improve the production system in the region; Whereas the economic environment of the sector is unchanged, in particular the difficulty of disposing of the region's cephalopod production on competitive terms; whereas the arrangements introduced in 1993 should therefore be continued; whereas, however, the measure should be limited to defined quantities and amounts; whereas, because of the uncertainties surrounding the conditions of competition affecting these producers, )D )2) )3)P H) )5) OJ OJ OJ OJ No L 171,29. 6. 1991, p. l. OJ No L 158, 30. 6. 1993, p. 9. <£ provision should be made for the possibility of reducing the duration and amount of the aid while at the same time limiting the duration of the specific measure; Whereas detailed rules for applying this Regulation must be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products(6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94(7), HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : Article 1 1. For a transitional period annual aid shall be granted to cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands. 2. The aid referred to in paragraph 1 is hereby set at ECU 108 per tonne for a maximum of 30 000 tonnes per year and may not exceed an amount equivalent to 2,5% of the annual production value. 3. The transitional period during which the aid provided for in paragraph 1 applies shall begin on 1 January 1996 and terminate on 31 December 1997. The duration and amount of the aid may be reduced in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 2 if the factors on which the grant of the aid referred to in paragraph 1 is based are changed. Atticle_2 Detaled rules for applying Article 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 32 of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92. W ) 7) OJ No L 388, 31. 1. 1992, p. l. OJ No L 350,31. 12. 1994, p. 15. 3 Article 3 The specific measure provided for in this Regulation shall be deemed intervention intended to stabilize the agricultural markets within the meaning of Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(8). It shall be financed by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. Article 4 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply from 1 January 1996. j This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, For the Council (8) OJ No L 94,28. 4. 1970, p. 13 4 FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1 BUDGET HEADING : B 1 - 262 APPROPRIATIONS: 2. TITLE Proposa] for a Council Regulation setting up specific measures to aid cephalopod producers permanently based in the Canary Islands 3. LEGAL BASIS :Article 43 of the Treaty 4. AIMS : To maintain copetitiveness and porpote the improvement of the production cycle of the caphalopod fishing in the Canary Islands 5. FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCE 1996 1997 5. 0. EXPENDITURE - CHARGED TO EC BUDGET (RESTITUTION/INTERVENTION) - CHARGED TO NATIONAL AUTHORITIES - CHARGED TO OTHER NATIONALSECTORS 5. 1 RECEIPTS - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) - NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 3,24 Mio Ecus 3,24 Mio Ecus 1997 1998 199 199 5. 0. 1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 3,24 Mio Ecus 3,24 Mio Ecus 5. 1. 1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 5. 2. METHOD OF CALCULATION : The maximum cost of the scheme is put at ECU 108/tonne x 30 0001 = ECU 3 240 000, with a ceiling put at 2. 5% of the annual value of production. 6. 0. FINANCING POSSIBLE WITH CREDITS INSCRIBED IN RELEVANT CHAPTER OF CURRENT BUDGET 6. 1. FINANCING POSSIBLE BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF CURRENT BUDGET 6. 2. NECESSITY FOR A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET: 97 6. 3. CREDITS TO BE WRITTEN INTO FURTURE BUDGETS: 98 YES NO YES YES COMMENTS :. Budget provision in the form of a 'p. m. ' in Article Bl-262. Continuation of an existing scheme. Appropriations to come from B1 -261 and/or B1 -2621 5~ ISSN 0254-147! 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