Introductory text

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal^f1,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 of 19 June 1998, laying down rules for the application of the tariff quotas for beef and veal provided for in Council Decisions 2003/286/EC and 2003/18/EC for Bulgaria and Romania^f2, and in particular Article 4(4) thereof,

Whereas:

Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1279/98 fixes the quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Romania and Bulgaria, which may be imported on special terms in respect of the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006. The quantities of certain beef and veal products originating in Romania covered by import licence applications submitted are such that applications may be accepted in full. However, quantities covered by applications in respect of certain beef and veal products originating in Bulgaria must be reduced proportionately in accordance with Article 4(4) of that Regulation,

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