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2008/623/EC: Commission Decision of 24 July 2008 on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in Estonia in 2007 (notified under document number C(2008) 3723)
2008/623/EC: Commission Decision of 24 July 2008 on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in Estonia in 2007 (notified under document number C(2008) 3723)
2008/623/EC: Commission Decision of 24 July 2008 on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in Estonia in 2007 (notified under document number C(2008) 3723)
OJ L 200, 29.7.2008, p. 24–24
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
In force
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29.7.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 200/24 |
COMMISSION DECISION
of 24 July 2008
on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in Estonia in 2007
(notified under document number C(2008) 3723)
(Only the Estonian text is authentic)
(2008/623/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 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(3) and 4(2) thereof,
Whereas:
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(1) |
Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Pursuant to Article 4(2) of that Decision, Member States shall obtain a financial contribution towards the costs of certain measures to eradicate Newcastle disease. |
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(2) |
Articles 3(5) and 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC lay down rules on the percentage of the costs incurred by the Member State that may be covered by the Community's financial contribution. |
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The payment of a Community financial contribution towards emergency measures to eradicate Newcastle disease is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2). |
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(4) |
Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Estonia in 2007. The emergence of that disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. Estonia took measures, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, to combat those outbreaks. |
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Estonia has fully complied with its technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(3) of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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On 6 October 2007, Estonia submitted an estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate Newcastle disease. |
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The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Financial contribution from the Community to Estonia
A financial contribution from the Community may be granted to Estonia towards the costs incurred by that Member State in taking measures pursuant to Article 3(2) and 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, to combat Newcastle disease in 2007.
Article 2
Addressee
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Estonia.
Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.
For the Commission
Androulla VASSILIOU
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).