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COMMISSION DECISION

of 1 March 1983

approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by Italy

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(83/100/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), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas by letter dated 6 October 1982 Italy has communicated to the Commission a plan for the accelerated 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 (3) and with Directive 80/1095/EEC; 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 EAGGF Committee has been consulted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by Italy is hereby approved.

Article 2

Italy shall bring into force by 1 March 1983 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to Italy.

Done at Brussels, 1 March 1983.

For the Commission

Poul DALSAGER

Member of the Commission

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

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

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