2.When the application concerns a category of products whose release into free circulation in the Community is subject to the measures provided for in Article 1 (3) of the basic Regulation, the prior authorization is issued by the competent authorities only when the Commission has confirmed the availability of the quantity notified by the authorities managing the request in accordance with the procedures laid down in Annex VII of Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93. The Commission will respond to all applications immediately, wherever possible, by electronic means.When the application concerns a category of products not subject to quantitative limits pursuant to Article 11 (3) of the basic Regulation, the prior authorization is issued once the quantities have been notified to the Commission.