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COMMISSION DECISION

of 12 July 1989

approving the reinforced plan presented by Portugal for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)

(Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

(89/442/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Decision 89/145/EEC of 20 February 1989 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Portugal (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas pursuant to Article 1 of Decision 89/145/EEC, Portugal is to prepare a reinforced plan for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP);

Whereas by letter dated 14 June 1989 Portugal notified the Commission of a reinforced plan for the eradication of CBPP;

Whereas, after examination the plan was found to comply with Decision 89/145/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,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The reinforced plan presented by Portugal for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia is hereby approved.

Article 2

Portugal shall bring into force by 1 March 1989 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 12 July 1989.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 53, 25. 2. 1989, p. 55.