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COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 October 1988

approving the plan for the eradication of classical swine fever presented by the Kingdom of Belgium

(Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(88/529/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/1095/EEC (1), of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever, as last amended by Directive 87/487/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3a thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC (3) of 11 November 1980, introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever, as last amended by Decision 87/488/EEC (4), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas, by letter dated 28 December 1987, the Kingdom of Belgium has communicated to the Commission a new plan for completing the eradication of classical swine fever;

Whereas, the plan has been examined and found to comply with Council Directive 80/217/EEC (5) of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever as last amended by Directive 87/486/EEC (6), and with Directive 80/1095/EEC and 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 plan for completing the eradication of classical swine fever presented by Belgium is hereby approved.

Article 2

Belgium shall bring into force by 1 January 1988 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 Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 7 October 1988.

For the Commission

Frans ANDRIESSEN

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 24.

(3) OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 5.

(4) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 26.

(5) OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11.

(6) OJ No L 280, 3. 10. 1987, p. 21.