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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 May 1987

approving the accelerated plans for the eradication of brucellosis and tuberculosis in cattle presented by the Republic of Portugal

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(87/270/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 87/58/EEC of 22 December 1986 introducing a supplementary Community measure for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leukosis in cattle (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas conforming to Article 2 of Decision 87/58/EEC the Republic of Portugal shall prepare eradication plans in accordance with Articles 2 and 3 of Council Directive 77/391/EEC of 17 May 1977 introducing Community measures for the eradication of brucellosis and tuberculosis in cattle (2), and conforming with the criteria established by Council Directive 78/52/EEC of 13 December 1977 establishing the Community criteria for national plans for the accelerated eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and enzootic leukosis in cattle (3);

Whereas by letter dated 9 December 1986 the Republic of Portugal notified the Commission of accelerated plans for the eradication of brucellosis and tuberculosis in cattle;

Whereas, after examination the accelerated plans were found to comply with Directive 77/391/EEC, Directive 78/52/EEC and Decision 87/58/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 has been consulted,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The accelerated plans for the eradication of brucellosis and tuberculosis in cattle presented by Portugal are hereby approved.

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Portugal.

Done at Brussels, 12 May 1987.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 24, 27. 1. 1987, p. 51.

(2) OJ No L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 44.

(3) OJ No L 15, 19. 1. 1978, p. 34.