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COMMISSION DECISION

of 11 May 1987

approving the reinforced plan for the eradication of African swine fever presented by Spain

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(87/269/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 86/650/EEC of 16 December 1986 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of African swine fever in Spain (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas by letter dated 19 February 1987 Spain has communicated to the Commission a reinforced plan for the eradication of African swine fever;

Whereas the reinforced plan has been examined and was found to comply with Decision 86/650/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 Fund Committee and the Standing Committee on Structures have been consulted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The reinforced plan for the eradication of African swine fever presented by Spain in hereby approved.

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 11 May 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 382, 31. 12. 1986, p. 9.