Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece as regards their period of application
* * * ** COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 03. 04. 1996 COM(96) 142 final 96/0100 (CNS) REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL, on the cost of the aid measures for the transport of certain fruit and vegetables in 1994 provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EQ amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece as regards their period of application (presented by the Commission) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM Council Regulation -(EEC) No 3438/92, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 456/95, provides for the grant in 1992, 1993 and 1994 of a special temporary allowance for the transport of certain Greek fresh fruit and vegetables to Community Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal as a result of the need for these products to avoid the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 provides that the Commission is to present a report to the Council on the cost of the aid measures for the transport of certain fruit and vegetables. The report covering consignments in 1991 (governed by Council Regulation (EEC) No 525/92) and 1992 was presented in document COM(94) 89 final. The report concerning consignments in 1993 is contained in document COM(94) 534 final. The current report concerns the cost of the measures in 1994, amounting to some ECU 9 million, which were borne by the EAGGF. In view of the fact that transport conditions in some territories of the former Yugoslavia have not yet returned to what they were before the war, it is proposed also that the Council prolong the measure for the first six months of 1996. 4. Since this exceptional measure for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables is a matter falling within the Community's exclusive jurisdiction, the measures must be adopted by the Community. COMMISSION KKPOKT TO THE COUNCIL on the cost of the aid measures for (he transport of certain fruit and vegetables in 1994 provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 The Commission is required under Article 2(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92', as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 456/952, to present a report to the Council on the cost of tho aid measuroo for tho transport of certain fruit and vegetables. The first report covering 1991 and 1992 was presented on 22 March 1994 (COM(94) 89 final). The second report covering 1993 was presented on 29 November 1994 (COM(94) 534 final) The present report concerns the cost of the measures in 1994. I. Background The conflict in Yugoslavia, which erupted in 1991, hampered the transport of certain Greek agricultural products destined for other Community Member States, in particular fruit and vegetables, which are highly perishable. As a result of this exceptional situation, unprecedented since the introduction of the common agricultural policy, the Council took a decision, in respect of fruit and vegetables covered by Council Regulation (EEC) No Ï035/723, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1363/95*, on account of their perishability, to compensate for the costs arising as a result of the need to avoid the territory of the former Yugoslavia 2. Regulatory framework Council Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 provides for the grant of a special temporary allowance in 1992 1993 1994 and 1995 on consignments made bv wauon lorrv or vessel to \4oml-\fir Cto+<ic rt+tior tVioti Itolir Çr»a»rt on/4 Pr»r+ii»tol I»IV. IIIU^I u i u i co f u i vi mem jitiiy, u p u ui unvi « ui lUgui. The Commission subsequently adopted a number of implementing regulations, including Regulation (EC) No 1402/945 concerning consignments in 1994. The aid amount that year was ECU 4 per 100 kg net weight. OJ No L 350. 1. 12. 1992, p. I OJ No L 47. 2. 3. 1995, p. 1. OJNoL 118,20. 5. 1972, p. 1. OJ NO L 132, 16. 0. 1993, p. R. OJ NoL 154, 2. 1. 6. 1994, p. 4. The competent Greek authorities were instructed to examine aid applications and their admissibility and to proceed with payments They were instructed also to carry out the necessary checks on these operations Financing is provided by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF), Guarantee Section. The Greek authorities are required to notify the Commission of the quantities qualifying for the transport aid. 3 Cost of the aid The I mures below have been nreoaied on the basis of information sent bv Greece on 19 January 1996 concerning consignments in 1994 which qualified for transport aid The data supplied to the Commission are broken down by product, means of transport and Member State of destination In 1994, aid was granted in respect of 217 209 136 kg of fruit and vegetables, which was 6% less than in 1993. The cost of the measure can be put therefore at ECU 8 688 365. 4. Summary Table I gives a breakdown by product of the quantities dispatched. Grapes are the main product that benefited from the measures, accounting for 37% of the consignments on which the allowance was granted. Next come peaches and nectarines (16%), followed by cucumbers (12%) (icrmany was by far the principal consignee Member Slate, receiving 71% of the quantities dispatched, followed by the Netherlands (16%) and the United Kingdom (10%) (see Table 2) Consignments by lorry represented 96% of the quantities dispatched, while those by wagon and vessel represented only 3% and 1% respectively. Consignments of Greek fruit and vegetables which qualified for transport aid in 1994 Table 1 Percentage - (%) Expenditure (ECU) Product Grapes Peaches Apricots Asparagus Kiwifruit Oranges Mandarins Cherries Plums Mirabelles Aubergines Peppers Melons Lemons Cucumbers Watermelons Others Quantity (kg) 79 289 033 34 095 422 10 651 480 18 395 840 10 164 459 7 289 249 3 318 227 7 717 640 63 650 26 336 13 440 1 041 173 46 966 2 198 25 800 430 19 257 407 36 186 37 16 5 8 5 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 9 0 Total 217 209 136 100 3 171 561 1 363 817 426 059 735 834 406 578 291 570 132 729 308 706 2 546 1 053 538 41 647 1 879 88 1 032 017 770 296 1 447 8 688 365 Table 2 Consignments of Greek fruit and vegetables which qualified for transport aid in 1994 by Member State of destination Member State of destination Quantity (kg) Percentage (%) D NL UK F DK I B 148 450 371 39 719 204 24 902 615 2 104 384 365 062 1 667 440 1 70. 5 16. 4 10. 0 1. 5 1. 4 0. 3 I | ^ Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No /96 96/0100(CNS amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece as regards their period of application 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, Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 3438/923 lays down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece dispatched in the period 1992 to 1995 to Member States other than Italy, Spain and Portugal; Whereas, since transport conditions in certain territories of the former Yugoslavia continue to be poor despite the cessation of hostilities in the region, these measures, covering temporary assistance to the operators involved in avoiding those territories, should be extended for a period of six months, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: OJ No C O J N o. OJ No L 350, 1. 12. 1992, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 456/95 (OJ No L 47, 2. 3. 1995, p. I. ). 6 Article 1 Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 is hereby amended as follows. I Article 2(1) and (2) is replaced by the following: "1. The special temporary allowance shall be granted from I January 1992 to 30 June 1996 for the marketing of the fruit and vegetables referred to in Article 1. 2 The amount of the special temporary allowance shall be determined in such a way as to contribute to meeting the additional transport costs arising as a result of the poor transport conditions obtaining in certain regions of the former Yugoslavia. It may be fixed on a flat-rate basis. " 2. The first indent of Article 3 is deleted Article 2 This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply from 1 January 1996. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, For the Council % FINANCIAL STATEMENT BUDGET HEADING: 1509 Date: 13 February 1996 APPROPRIATIONS: B96: ECU 57 million TITLE: Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 3438/92 laying down special measures for the transport of certain fresh fruit and vegetables originating in Greece as regards the period of their application LEGAL BASIS: Article 43 of the Treaty AIMS: To extend the special transport allowance for Greece to 30 June 1996 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS (ECU million) CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR (96) (ECU million) FOLLOWING FINANCIAL YEAR (97) (ECU million) 5. 0. EXPENDITURE - CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET (REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) - NATIONAL AUTHORITIES -OTHER 5. 1. REVENUE - OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC (LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) - NATIONAL 5. 0. 1. 5. 1. 1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE ESTIMATED REVENUE 5. 2. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 4. 9 4. 3 0. 6 1998 1999 2000 2001 Quantities forecast for export over the six months: 100 0001 100 000 t x ECU 48. 3/t x 1. 006 = ECU 4. 9 million, of which ECU 4. 3 million = 1996 budget, and ECU 0. 6 million = 1997 budget 6. 0. 6. 1. 6. 2. 6. 3. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? v CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? YES/N© YF<UNCi ¥fiS/NO YES/N© OBSERVATIONS ISSN 0254-1475 COM(96) 142 final EN 03 Catalogue number : CB-CO-96-147-EN-C ISBN 92-78-02216-0 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg <3