Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) renewing for 1997 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 28. 11. 1996 COM(96) 619 final 96/0293 (ACC) Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION fEO renewing for 1997 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products (presented by the Commission) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. Pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the Act of Accession, Austria, Finland and Sweden had to apply, with effect from 1 January 1995, the provisions of the preferential agreements concluded by the Community with certain third countries (Switzerland and Norway), it being understood that all the amendments required as a result of enlargement would be the subject of additional protocols to be negotiated with the countries in question. However, the above Articles stipulate that if the protocols had not been concluded by 1 January 1995 the Community must take the necessary steps to regulate the situation. 2. It is essential, therefore, to renew the autonomous transitional measures so as to take account of the trade arrangements for processed agricultural products which existed between the new Member States and the third countries in question. However, such measures, which should not prejudge the result of the discussions being held with a view to the conclusion of the additional protocols, will only be adopted on the express condition that the third countries concerned take reciprocal autonomous measures too. I PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) NO of renewing for 1997 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 of 19 June 1995 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products Q) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 102/96 (2) opened tariff quotas for 1995 in favour of Switzerland and Norway in accordance with the conditions set out in Annexes I and II thereto; Whereas it was not possible to conclude additional Protocols before 1 January 1997; whereas, in these circumstances and pursuant to Articles 76, 102 and 128 of the 1994 Act of Accession, the Community is required to adopt the measures required to remedy the situation; whereas, therefore, it is necessary to renew the measures provided for Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 for 1997, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : Article 1 ^ J N oL 141, 24. 6. 1995, p. 1. 2O J N oL 19,25. 1. 1996, p. 1. 3 The measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 shall be renewed to cover 1997. In Annex II the quota for Order number 09. 0771 concerns goods of TARIC Code 2207. 10. 00-90/80, the quota for Order number 09. 0772 concerns goods of TARIC Code 2207. 20. 00-90/80 and the quota for Order number 09. 0773 concerns goods of TARIC Code 2208. 90. 57-20/80. Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply with effect from 1 January 1997. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States Done at Brussels, For the Council The President ^ FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1. BUDGET HEADING : Article 120 APPROPRIATIONS : 2. TITLE : Proposal for a Council Regulation renewing for 1997 the measures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1416/95 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas in 1995 for certain processed agricultural products 3. LEGAL BASIS : Article 113 and Article 76,102, Ï28AA 4. AIMS : Autonomous measures vis à vis Switzerland and Norway in the framework of bilateral negotiations under 24 VI of the GATT 5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Period of 12 months Current financial year( ) Following financial year ( ) 5. 0. Expenditures : - Charged to the EC budget (refunds/interventions) - National Authorities - Other 5. 1. Revenue: - Own resources of the EC (levies/customs duties) 5. 0. 1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 5. 1. 1 ESTIMATED REVENUE -13. 2 mioEcus 5. 2. METHOD OF CALCULATION : The loss of Customs receipts has been calculated on the basis of the value of the products imported and the Customs duty applicable within the quota 6. 0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER ON THE CURRENT BUDGET 6. 1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET 6. 2. WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY 6. 3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY OBSERVATIONS yes/no yes/no yes/no yes/no r ISSN 0254-1475 COM(96) 619 final DOCUMENTS EN 02 03 11 01 Catalogue number : CB-C0-96-615-EN-C ISBN 92-78-11914-8 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg C