31991D0641

COMMISSION DECISION of 26 November 1991 approving the plan for infectious haemopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia submitted by Ireland (Only the English text is authentic) (91/641/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/495/EEC of 24 September 1990 introducing a Community financial measure with a view to the eradication of infectious haemopoietic necrosis of salmonids in the Community (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas Article 1 of Decision 90/495/EEC requires Member States to submit a plan for assessing the rate in their territory for infectious haemopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS);

Whereas by letter dated 24 May 1991 Ireland transmitted a plan to the Commission;

Whereas examination has shown that it meets the requirements of Decision 90/495/EEC, and in particular Article 3 thereof;

Whereas the conditions for a Community financial contribution pursuant to Article 7 of the said Decision 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 plan submitted by Ireland for determining the rate of IHN and VHS infection on its territory is hereby approved.

Article 2

Ireland shall bring into force by 1 October 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

The Community's financial contribution to Ireland shall be 50 % of expenditure on the action specified in Article 3 (4) and (5) of Decision 90/495/EEC.

Article 4

The Community financial participation is granted upon presentation of the supporting documents.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Brussels, 26 November 1991. For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 276, 6. 10. 1990, p. 37.