WHEREAS, there is need to amend certain provisions of Sugar Order No. 7, series of 1994-1995, dated 23 February 1995, concerning procedures and/or regulations in the transfer of "A" or U.S. quota sugar to loading ports or bulk terminals;

NOW, THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the authority vested in the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), it is hereby ordered that:

Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the aforesaid Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 1994-1995, dated 23 February 1995, are hereby amended to read as follows:

"Section 1 (a). Effective with Crop year 1994-1995 and every crop year thereafter, all "A" or U.S. Quota sugar, both the original "A" and exchanged ("swapped") "A" sugar, produced by mills with loading ports or near bulk terminals, as listed in Annex "A" hereof, shall be transferred to said loading ports or bulk terminals prior to loading on vessels for shipment to the United States.

(b). In the case of the original "A" sugar produced by mills in the aforementioned list, the transfer shall be effected not later than sixty (60) days after production.

The transfer of original "A" sugar produced prior to this Sugar Order shall be effected not later than sixty (60) days from the date hereof.

(c). In the case of exchanged ("swapped") "A" sugar, the transfer shall be effected not later than sixty (60) days from the date of approval by the SRA of the Exchange ("Swapping") Authority, and the transfer of said sugar shall be to the loading port or bulk terminal indicated in the export clearances/permits also issued by the SRA and or stamped in the accompanying sugar quedan-permits surrendered for withdrawal.

"Section 2 (a). The aforesaid transfers shall be effected by the mill concerned. Withdrawal of original "A" or exchanged ("swapped") "A" sugar from mill warehouses by any other party shall in no case be allowed, except as hereinafter provided under Section 2 (b).

(b). During the 60-day transfer period, a registered exporter to whom, export clearances/permits have been issued, upon application to the SRA, may be authorized to withdraw the physical "A" sugar from mill warehouses and effect the transfer thereof to loading ports or bulk terminals indicated in the export clearances/permits.

"Section (3) All "A" sugar whose transfer to loading ports and bulk terminals have been effected by the mill companies shall, regardless of ownership, remain the responsibility of the mill concerned, as the loading ports and bulk terminals shall be considered as subsidiary or extension warehouses of the mills.

The "A" sugar whose transfer to loading ports and bulk terminals have been effected by exporters shall be the responsibility of the exporter concerned.

All other provisions of the aforementioned Sugar Order No. 7, dated 23 February 1995, Series of 1994-1995, shall remain in full force and effect.

Adopted: 17 Mar. 1995

(SGD.) RODOLFO A. GAMBOA
Administrator