# Official Journal L 199/2014

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 578 July 2014 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 199

English edition

Legislation

Volume 578 July 2014

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 738/2014 of 3 July 2014 approving a non-minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Limone di Rocca Imperiale (PGI)] | 1 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 739/2014 of 7 July 2014 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 3 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2014/435/EU |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Spain in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4437) | 5 |
| | | 2014/436/EU |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Denmark in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4439) | 7 |
| | | 2014/437/EU |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4441) | 9 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

page

REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 738/2014 of 3 July 2014 approving a non-minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Limone di Rocca Imperiale (PGI)]

1

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 739/2014 of 7 July 2014 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

3

DECISIONS

2014/435/EU

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Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Spain in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4437)

(notified under document C(2014) 4437)

5

2014/436/EU

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Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Denmark in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4439)

(notified under document C(2014) 4439)

7

2014/437/EU

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Commission Implementing Decision of 4 July 2014 establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza
  (notified under document C(2014) 4441)

(notified under document C(2014) 4441)

9

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 738/2014

of 3 July 2014

approving a non-minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Limone di Rocca Imperiale (PGI)]

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy's application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Limone di Rocca Imperiale’ registered under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 149/2012 (2). |
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(1)

In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy's application for the approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Limone di Rocca Imperiale’ registered under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 149/2012 (2).

| (2) | Since the amendment in question is not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation (3). |
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(2)

Since the amendment in question is not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation (3).

| (3) | As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendment to the specification should be approved, |
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(3)

As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendment to the specification should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The amendment to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby approved.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 3 July 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Dacian CIOLOȘ

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 48, 21.2.2012, p. 11.

2

(3)  
  OJ C 42, 13.2.2014, p. 16.

3

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ANNEX

Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

ITALY

Limone di Rocca Imperiale (PGI)

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 739/2014

of 7 July 2014

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
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(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 July 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | AL | 53,5 |
| MK | 67,6 |
| TR | 61,7 |
| XS | 47,9 |
| ZZ | 57,7 |
| 0707 00 05 | AL | 74,4 |
| MK | 36,9 |
| TR | 78,2 |
| ZZ | 63,2 |
| 0709 93 10 | TR | 99,3 |
| ZZ | 99,3 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 102,9 |
| TR | 134,6 |
| UY | 120,8 |
| ZA | 128,2 |
| ZZ | 121,6 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 116,8 |
| BR | 81,7 |
| CL | 91,5 |
| NZ | 132,7 |
| ZA | 122,8 |
| ZZ | 109,1 |
| 0808 30 90 | AR | 75,7 |
| CL | 114,9 |
| NZ | 184,8 |
| ZA | 78,9 |
| ZZ | 113,6 |
| 0809 10 00 | MK | 85,9 |
| TR | 255,7 |
| XS | 59,5 |
| ZZ | 133,7 |
| 0809 29 00 | TR | 333,2 |
| ZZ | 333,2 |
| 0809 30 | TR | 149,8 |
| ZA | 249,3 |
| ZZ | 199,6 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

AL

53,5

MK

67,6

TR

61,7

XS

47,9

ZZ

57,7

0707 00 05

AL

74,4

MK

36,9

TR

78,2

ZZ

63,2

0709 93 10

TR

99,3

ZZ

99,3

0805 50 10

AR

102,9

TR

134,6

UY

120,8

ZA

128,2

ZZ

121,6

0808 10 80

AR

116,8

BR

81,7

CL

91,5

NZ

132,7

ZA

122,8

ZZ

109,1

0808 30 90

AR

75,7

CL

114,9

NZ

184,8

ZA

78,9

ZZ

113,6

0809 10 00

MK

85,9

TR

255,7

XS

59,5

ZZ

133,7

0809 29 00

TR

333,2

ZZ

333,2

0809 30

TR

149,8

ZA

249,3

ZZ

199,6

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 4 July 2014

establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Spain in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza

(notified under document C(2014) 4437)

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

(2014/435/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3(4) and 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

| (2) | Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union. |
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(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

| (3) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents. |
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(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

| (4) | Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Spain in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Spain of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 30 000,00. |
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(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Spain in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Spain of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 30 000,00.

| (5) | On 6 February 2014, Spain submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaugthered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 85 580,95. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 6 635,73 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

On 6 February 2014, Spain submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaugthered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 85 580,95. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 6 635,73 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(6)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The financial contribution from the Union towards the expenditure incurred by Spain in 2013 for the financing of measures to eradicate avian influenza is fixed at EUR 78 945,22.

Article 2

The balance of the financial contribution remaining to be paid following the deduction of the already paid first tranche of EUR 30 000,00 is fixed at EUR 48 945,22.

Article 3

This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 4 July 2014.

For the Commission

Tonio BORG

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.

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(2)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

2

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12).

3

(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU of 17 December 2013 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in 2012 and 2013 and in Denmark and Spain in 2013 (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 44).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 4 July 2014

establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Denmark in 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza

(notified under document C(2014) 4439)

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

(2014/436/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3(4) and 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

| (2) | Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union. |
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(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

| (3) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents. |
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(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

| (4) | Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Denmark in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Denmark of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 33 000,00. |
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(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Denmark in 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Denmark of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 33 000,00.

| (5) | On 14 February 2014, Denmark submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 67 667,39. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 5 468,85 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

On 14 February 2014, Denmark submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement amounts to EUR 67 667,39. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 5 468,85 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(6)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The financial contribution from the Union towards the expenditure incurred by Denmark in 2013 for the financing of measures to eradicate avian influenza is fixed at EUR 62 198,54.

Article 2

The balance of the financial contribution remaining to be paid following the deduction of the already paid first tranche of EUR 33 000,00 is fixed at EUR 29 198,54.

Article 3

This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Done at Brussels, 4 July 2014.

For the Commission

Tonio BORG

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.

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(2)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

2

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12).

3

(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU of 17 December 2013 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in 2012 and 2013 and in Denmark and Spain in 2013 (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 44).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 4 July 2014

establishing the financial contribution from the Union for the expenditure incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013 for the financing of the emergency measures to combat avian influenza

(notified under document C(2014) 4441)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2014/437/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3(4) and 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget is to be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

| (2) | Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union. |
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(2)

Decision 2009/470/EC lays down the procedures governing the financial contribution from the Union towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Article 4(2) of that Decision lays down the conditions for obtaining Union's contribution for the eradication of avian influenza and Article 4(3) of that Decision lays down the percentage of the incurred costs of the emergency measures to be covered by the financial contribution from the Union.

| (3) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents. |
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(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (3) lays down the rules for the payment of a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to eradicate certain animal diseases, including avian influenza. Article 7 of that Regulation lays down the documents to be submitted by the Member State requesting the financial contribution and the deadlines for submitting these documents.

| (4) | Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Germany of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 500 000,00. |
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(4)

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU (4) provides for a financial contribution from the Union in relation to the costs of emergency measures to combat avian influenza incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013. According to Article 1(2) of that Implementing Decision the amount of the financial contribution of the Union is to be fixed in a subsequent decision. Article 2 of that Implementing Decision provides for the payment to Germany of the first tranche in the amount of EUR 500 000,00.

| (5) | On 17 December 2013, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2012 amounts to EUR 22 886,55. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 705,00 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

On 17 December 2013, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2012 amounts to EUR 22 886,55. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 705,00 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | On 28 January 2014, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2013 amounts to EUR 1 030 738,92. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 29 168,15 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(6)

On 28 January 2014, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement accompanied by a financial report, supporting documents, and an epidemiological report on each holding where the animals have been slaughtered and destroyed. The request for reimbursement for 2013 amounts to EUR 1 030 738,92. However, following the examination of submitted documents, the amount of EUR 29 168,15 was considered not eligible for reimbursement under the terms of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The financial contribution from the Union towards the expenditure incurred by Germany in 2012 and 2013 for the financing of measures to eradicate avian influenza is fixed at EUR 1 023 752,32.

Article 2

The balance of the financial contribution remaining to be paid following the deduction of the already paid first tranche of EUR 500 000,00 is fixed at EUR 523 752,32.

Article 3

This Decision constituting a financing decision in the meaning of Article 84 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 4 July 2014.

For the Commission

Tonio BORG

Member of the Commission

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  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.

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(2)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 of 28 February 2005 laying down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12).

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(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2013/775/EU of 17 December 2013 on a financial contribution from the Union towards emergency measures to combat avian influenza in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in 2012 and 2013 and in Denmark and Spain in 2013 (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 44).

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