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COMMISSION DECISION of 28 January 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Spain (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (91/70/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,

Whereas outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia occurred in Spain in September 1990; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community's cattle and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused;

Whereas, as soon as the presence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia was officially confirmed, the Spanish authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the Spanish authorities;

Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance have been met;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1

For outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia which have occurred during the month of September 1990 Spain may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be:

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating owners for the slaughter and for destruction, as appropriate, of bovines and bovine products;

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment;

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2

The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. Article 3

The Community shall follow developments in the situation regarding the disease and, if necessary, due to its evolution, shall adopt a new Decision in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain. Done at Brussels, 28 January 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.