# L_2008200EN.01002401.xml

| 29.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 200/24 |
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29.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 200/24

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 24 July 2008

on a financial contribution from the Community towards emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in Estonia in 2007

(notified under document number C(2008) 3723)

(Only the Estonian text is authentic)

(2008/623/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3(3) and 4(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Pursuant to Article 4(2) of that Decision, Member States shall obtain a financial contribution towards the costs of certain measures to eradicate Newcastle disease. |
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(1)

Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. Pursuant to Article 4(2) of that Decision, Member States shall obtain a financial contribution towards the costs of certain measures to eradicate Newcastle disease.

| (2) | Articles 3(5) and 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC lay down rules on the percentage of the costs incurred by the Member State that may be covered by the Community's financial contribution. |
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(2)

Articles 3(5) and 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC lay down rules on the percentage of the costs incurred by the Member State that may be covered by the Community's financial contribution.

| (3) | The payment of a Community financial contribution towards emergency measures to eradicate Newcastle disease is subject to the rules laid down in 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 (2). |
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(3)

The payment of a Community financial contribution towards emergency measures to eradicate Newcastle disease is subject to the rules laid down in 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 (2).

| (4) | Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Estonia in 2007. The emergence of that disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. Estonia took measures, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, to combat those outbreaks. |
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(4)

Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Estonia in 2007. The emergence of that disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. Estonia took measures, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, to combat those outbreaks.

| (5) | Estonia has fully complied with its technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(3) of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

Estonia has fully complied with its technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(3) of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | On 6 October 2007, Estonia submitted an estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate Newcastle disease. |
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(6)

On 6 October 2007, Estonia submitted an estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate Newcastle disease.

| (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

Financial contribution from the Community to Estonia

A financial contribution from the Community may be granted to Estonia towards the costs incurred by that Member State in taking measures pursuant to Article 3(2) and 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, to combat Newcastle disease in 2007.

Article 2

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Estonia.

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.

For the Commission

Androulla VASSILIOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

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(2)  
  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.

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