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COMMISSION DECISION

of 9 September 1987

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

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(87/478/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation 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 Decision 87/230/EEC (2), 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 (3), as last amended by Decision 87/230/EEC, and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas, by letter dated 10 March 1987, Portugal 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 (4), 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 the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by Portugal is hereby approved.

Article 2

Portugal shall bring into force by 1 July 1987 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 9 September 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

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

(2) OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 16.

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

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