31991D0079

COMMISSION DECISION of 4 February 1991 approving measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention presented by the Federal Republic of Germany (Only the German text is authentic) (91/79/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 89/455/EEC of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas, conforming to Article 1 of Decision 89/455/EEC the Federal Republic of Germany shall set up large-scale pilot projects in accordance with Article 3 for the eradication or prevention of rabies in the wild life of the Community using vaccines for the oral immunization of foxes;

Whereas the pilot projects as presented by the Federal Republic of Germany include the adjacent border areas of Czechoslovakia, Austria and the Netherlands;

Whereas the pilot project is part of a cross border cooperation with Czechoslovakia, Austria and the Netherlands;

Whereas by letters dated 1 April 1990 the Federal Republic of Germany notified the Commission of pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention;

Whereas, after examination the pilot project was found to comply with Decision 89/455/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,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The pilot projects for the eradication and prevention of rabies, presented by the Federal Republic of Germany are hereby approved.

Article 2

The Federal Republic of Germany shall bring into force by 1 April 1990 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the pilot projects referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 4 February 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission