31988D0567

COMMISSION DECISION of 3 November 1988 approving the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever presented by France (Only the French text is authentic) (88/567/EEC) (88/567/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever (1), as last amended by Directive 87/487/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3a thereof;

Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by Decision 87/488/EEC (4), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas, by letter dated 13 April 1988, France has communicated to the Commission a new plan for completing the eradication of classical swine fever;

Whereas the plan has been examined and found to comply with Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (5), as last amended by Directive 87/486/EEC (6), and with Directive 80/1095/EEC and whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee; whereas the Fund Committee has been consulted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The plan for eradication of classical swine fever presented by France is hereby approved.

Article 2 France shall bring into force by 1 June 1988 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to France.

Done at Brussels, 3 November 1988.

For the Commission Frans ANDRIESSEN Vice-President (1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 24.

(3) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 5.

(4) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 26.

(5) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.

(6) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 21.