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COMMISSION DECISION of 11 December 1990 concerning the specific financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of African horse sickness in Spain (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (91/8/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 3 (3) thereof,

Whereas there were several outbreaks of African horse sickness in certain limited geographical areas of Spain in September and October 1990; whereas, in order to help eradicate the disease, a specific financial contribution from the Community would be appropriate;

Whereas the Spanish authorities immediately implemented the measures provided for in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community have been 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

For the eradication of African horse sickness in Spain in September and October 1990, the financial contribution from the Community is hereby fixed at:

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating owners for the slaughter and destruction of the animals,

- 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain for the disinfection and disinsectization of the infected holdings. Article 2

The Community's financial contribution shall be granted after the supporting documents have been supplied. Article 3

The Commission shall monitor the situation. If the development of the situation so requires, a new Decision shall be adopted in accordance with Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 11 December 1990.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.