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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 March 1989

recognizing certain parts of Belgium as being officially swine fever free

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(89/224/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 7 (2) thereof,

Having regard to Commission Decision 88/529/EEC of 7 October 1988 approving the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Kingdom of Belgium (3),

Whereas the development of the disease situation has led the Belgian authorities, in conformity with their plan, to instigate measures which guarantee the protection and maintenance of the status of certain regions;

Whereas no swine fever has been detected and vaccination against swine fever has been stopped for more than 15 months within the areas to be recognized as officially swine fever free;

Whereas the status of the designated officially swine fever free regions will be maintained by the application of the measures provided for in Article 7 (2) of Directive 80/1095/EEC;

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

The parts of the territory of Belgium constituted by the regions described in the Annex are hereby recognized as officially swine fever free within the meaning of Article 7 (2) of Directive 80/1095/EEC.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 9 March 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

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

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

(3) OJ No L 291, 25. 10. 1988, p. 78.

ANNEX

Regions of Belgium which are recognized as officially swine fever free

- The Provinces of Liège, Luxembourg and Namur.