# Official Journal L 246/2006

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 498 September 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 246

English edition

Legislation

Volume 498 September 2006

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| Contents | | I   Acts whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1324/2006 of 7 September 2006 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1325/2006 of 7 September 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 fixing the export refunds on white and raw sugar exported without further processing | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1326/2006 of 7 September 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006 | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1327/2006 of 7 September 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 936/2006 | 6 |

Contents

I   Acts whose publication is obligatory

page

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1324/2006 of 7 September 2006 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1325/2006 of 7 September 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 fixing the export refunds on white and raw sugar exported without further processing

3

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1326/2006 of 7 September 2006 fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006

5

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1327/2006 of 7 September 2006 concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 936/2006

6

| | | II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | Commission |
| | * | Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3918) | 7 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in France in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3929) | 9 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3933) | 10 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on certain protection measures in relation to intra-Community trade in poultry intended for restocking of wild game supplies
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3940)

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  ) | 12 |
| | * | Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Slovakia in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3944) | 15 |

II   Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Commission

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Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3918)

(notified under document number C(2006) 3918)

7

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Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in France in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3929)

(notified under document number C(2006) 3929)

9

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Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3933)

(notified under document number C(2006) 3933)

10

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Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on certain protection measures in relation to intra-Community trade in poultry intended for restocking of wild game supplies
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3940)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2006) 3940)

1

12

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Commission Decision of 6 September 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Slovakia in 2005
  (notified under document number C(2006) 3944)

(notified under document number C(2006) 3944)

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| | | Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union |
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| | * | Council Joint Action 2006/607/CFSP of 7 September 2006 amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM) | 16 |

Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union

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Council Joint Action 2006/607/CFSP of 7 September 2006 amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM)

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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| 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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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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I Acts whose publication is obligatory

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1324/2006

of 7 September 2006

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 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 the Annex thereto. |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 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 the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
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(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 September 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 386/2005 (OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 3).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 7 September 2006 establishing the 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 | 052 | 102,5 |
| 999 | 102,5 |
| 0707 00 05 | 052 | 79,7 |
| 999 | 79,7 |
| 0709 90 70 | 052 | 78,6 |
| 999 | 78,6 |
| 0805 50 10 | 388 | 63,4 |
| 524 | 53,5 |
| 528 | 58,9 |
| 999 | 58,6 |
| 0806 10 10 | 052 | 76,3 |
| 220 | 178,5 |
| 400 | 181,8 |
| 624 | 105,2 |
| 999 | 135,5 |
| 0808 10 80 | 388 | 89,6 |
| 400 | 92,9 |
| 508 | 84,2 |
| 512 | 84,7 |
| 528 | 59,3 |
| 720 | 81,1 |
| 800 | 152,7 |
| 804 | 98,4 |
| 999 | 92,9 |
| 0808 20 50 | 052 | 121,0 |
| 388 | 90,4 |
| 720 | 88,3 |
| 999 | 99,9 |
| 0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90 | 052 | 119,1 |
| 999 | 119,1 |
| 0809 40 05 | 052 | 107,3 |
| 066 | 65,0 |
| 098 | 41,6 |
| 624 | 150,4 |
| 999 | 91,1 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

052

102,5

999

102,5

0707 00 05

052

79,7

999

79,7

0709 90 70

052

78,6

999

78,6

0805 50 10

388

63,4

524

53,5

528

58,9

999

58,6

0806 10 10

052

76,3

220

178,5

400

181,8

624

105,2

999

135,5

0808 10 80

388

89,6

400

92,9

508

84,2

512

84,7

528

59,3

720

81,1

800

152,7

804

98,4

999

92,9

0808 20 50

052

121,0

388

90,4

720

88,3

999

99,9

0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

052

119,1

999

119,1

0809 40 05

052

107,3

066

65,0

098

41,6

624

150,4

999

91,1

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 750/2005 (OJ L 126, 19.5.2005, p. 12). Code ‘
  999
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1325/2006

of 7 September 2006

amending Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 fixing the export refunds on white and raw sugar exported without further processing

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 of 20 February 2006 on the common organisation of the market in the sugar sector (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 33(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Export refunds on products listed in Article 1(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 were fixed from 1 September 2006 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 (2). |
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(1)

Export refunds on products listed in Article 1(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 were fixed from 1 September 2006 by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 (2).

| (2) | In the light of additional information available to the Commission, related in particular to the change in the relation between prices in the internal and world market, it is necessary to adjust export refunds currently applying. |
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(2)

In the light of additional information available to the Commission, related in particular to the change in the relation between prices in the internal and world market, it is necessary to adjust export refunds currently applying.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1298/2006 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 September 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 8.

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ANNEX

Export refunds on white and raw sugar exported without further processing applicable from 8 September 2006 (1)

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
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| 1701 11 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 29,40  (1) |
| 1701 11 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 27,72  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 29,40  (1) |
| 1701 12 90 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 27,72  (1) |
| 1701 91 00 9000 | S00 | EUR/1 % sucrose × 100 kg of net product | 0,3197 |
| 1701 99 10 9100 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 31,97 |
| 1701 99 10 9910 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 30,14 |
| 1701 99 10 9950 | S00 | EUR/100 kg | 30,14 |
| 1701 99 90 9100 | S00 | EUR/1 % sucrose × 100 kg of net product | 0,3197 |
| NB: The destinations are defined as follows:







  S00 | : | all destinations except Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

1701 11 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

29,40  (1)

1701 11 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

27,72  (1)

1701 12 90 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

29,40  (1)

1701 12 90 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

27,72  (1)

1701 91 00 9000

S00

EUR/1 % sucrose × 100 kg of net product

0,3197

1701 99 10 9100

S00

EUR/100 kg

31,97

1701 99 10 9910

S00

EUR/100 kg

30,14

1701 99 10 9950

S00

EUR/100 kg

30,14

1701 99 90 9100

S00

EUR/1 % sucrose × 100 kg of net product

0,3197

NB: The destinations are defined as follows:

S00

:

all destinations except Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

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(1)  The amounts set out in this Annex are not applicable with effect from 1 February 2005 pursuant to Council Decision 2005/45/EC of 22 December 2004 concerning the conclusion and application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation of 22 July 1972 as regards the provisions applicable to processed agricultural products (OJ L 23, 26.1.2005, p. 17).

(1)  This amount is applicable to raw sugar with a yield of 92 %. Where the yield for exported raw sugar differs from 92 % the refund amount applicable shall be multiplied, for each exporting operation concerned, by a conversion factor obtained by dividing by 92 the yield of the raw sugar exported, calculated in accordance with paragraph 3 of Point III of the Annex I of Regulation (EC) 318/2006.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1326/2006

of 7 September 2006

fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported into Spain from third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006 (2).

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 (3), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, may decide to fix a maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. Whereas a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.

| (3) | The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. |
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(3)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For tenders notified from 1 to 7 September 2006, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2006, the maximum reduction in the duty on sorghum imported shall be 14,57 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum quantity of 63 000 t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 September 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

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(2)  
  OJ L 192, 13.7.2006, p. 11.

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(3)  
  OJ L 177, 28.7.1995, p. 4. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1558/2005 (OJ L 249, 24.9.2005, p. 6).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1327/2006

of 7 September 2006

concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 936/2006

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/2006 (2). |
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(1)

An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to certain third countries was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 936/2006 (2).

| (2) | Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof, |
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(2)

Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (3), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

| (3) | On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed. |
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(3)

On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 1 to 7 September 2006 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat issued in Regulation (EC) No 936/2006.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 8 September 2006.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

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(2)  
  OJ L 172, 24.6.2006, p. 6.

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(3)  
  OJ L 147, 30.6.1995, p. 7. Regulation as last modified by Regulation (EC) No 777/2004 (OJ L 123, 27.4.2004, p. 50).

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II Acts whose publication is not obligatory

Commission

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 September 2006

on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in the United Kingdom in 2005

(notified under document number C(2006) 3918)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2006/602/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 and 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | With a view to helping to eradicate Newcastle disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC. |
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(1)

With a view to helping to eradicate Newcastle disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.

| (2) | Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat 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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(2)

Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat 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).

| (3) | Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in the United Kingdom in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. |
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(3)

Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in the United Kingdom in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.

| (4) | On 15 December 2005, the United Kingdom submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease. |
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(4)

On 15 December 2005, the United Kingdom submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease.

| (5) | The British authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

The British authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines. |
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(6)

The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines.

| (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

Granting of a financial contribution from the Community to the United Kingdom

1.   The United Kingdom may obtain a financial contribution from the Community towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in 2005.

2.   The financial contribution from the Community shall be 50 % of the expenditure eligible for Community funding. It shall be paid under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

Article 2

Recipients

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

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

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 September 2006

on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of Newcastle disease in France in 2005

(notified under document number C(2006) 3929)

(Only the French text is authentic)

(2006/603/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 and 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | With a view to helping to eradicate Newcastle disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC. |
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(1)

With a view to helping to eradicate Newcastle disease as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.

| (2) | Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat 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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(2)

Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat 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).

| (3) | Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in France in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. |
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(3)

Outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in France in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.

| (4) | On 5 September 2005, France submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease. |
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(4)

On 5 September 2005, France submitted a final rough estimate of the costs incurred in taking measures to eradicate the disease.

| (5) | The French authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

The French authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines. |
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(6)

The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines.

| (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

Granting of a financial contribution from the Community to France

1.   France may obtain a financial contribution from the Community towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat Newcastle disease in 2005.

2.   The financial contribution from the Community shall be 50 % of the expenditure eligible for Community funding. It shall be paid under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

Article 2

Recipients

This Decision is addressed to France.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

1

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

2

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 September 2006

establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002

(notified under document number C(2006) 3933)

(Only the Italian text is authentic)

(2006/604/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 Article 3(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Outbreaks of bluetongue (ovine catarrhal fever) occurred in Italy in 2001 and 2002. The emergence of this disease presented a serious risk for the Community's livestock population. |
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(1)

Outbreaks of bluetongue (ovine catarrhal fever) occurred in Italy in 2001 and 2002. The emergence of this disease presented a serious risk for the Community's livestock population.

| (2) | In order to prevent the spread of the disease and to help eradicate it as quickly as possible, the Community should contribute financially towards the eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State under the emergency measures taken to combat the disease, as provided for in Decision 90/424/EEC. |
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(2)

In order to prevent the spread of the disease and to help eradicate it as quickly as possible, the Community should contribute financially towards the eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State under the emergency measures taken to combat the disease, as provided for in Decision 90/424/EEC.

| (3) | Commission Decision 2003/677/EC of 24 September 2003 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002 (2) granted a financial contribution from the Community to Italy towards the expenditure incurred under the emergency measures to combat bluetongue disease implemented in 2001 and 2002. |
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(3)

Commission Decision 2003/677/EC of 24 September 2003 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002 (2) granted a financial contribution from the Community to Italy towards the expenditure incurred under the emergency measures to combat bluetongue disease implemented in 2001 and 2002.

| (4) | In accordance with that Decision, a first instalment of EUR 4 000 000 was granted. |
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(4)

In accordance with that Decision, a first instalment of EUR 4 000 000 was granted.

| (5) | Pursuant to that Decision, the balance of the Community contribution is to be based on the application submitted by Italy on 19 December 2003, supporting documents and the results of the on the spot inspections carried out by the Commission. The amount set out in the application submitted by Italy was EUR 24 515 016 for which the Community financial contribution may not be higher than 50 % of the total eligible expenditure. |
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(5)

Pursuant to that Decision, the balance of the Community contribution is to be based on the application submitted by Italy on 19 December 2003, supporting documents and the results of the on the spot inspections carried out by the Commission. The amount set out in the application submitted by Italy was EUR 24 515 016 for which the Community financial contribution may not be higher than 50 % of the total eligible expenditure.

| (6) | In view of those considerations, the total amount of the Community’s financial contribution to the eligible expenditure incurred associated with the eradication of bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002 should now be fixed. |
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(6)

In view of those considerations, the total amount of the Community’s financial contribution to the eligible expenditure incurred associated with the eradication of bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002 should now be fixed.

| (7) | The results of the inspections carried out by the Commission in compliance with the Community veterinary rules and the conditions for granting Community financial support mean the entire amount of the expenditure submitted cannot be recognised as eligible for a Community financial contribution. |
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(7)

The results of the inspections carried out by the Commission in compliance with the Community veterinary rules and the conditions for granting Community financial support mean the entire amount of the expenditure submitted cannot be recognised as eligible for a Community financial contribution.

| (8) | The Commission’s observations, final conclusions and method of calculating the eligible expenditure were communicated to Italy on 17 March 2006. |
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(8)

The Commission’s observations, final conclusions and method of calculating the eligible expenditure were communicated to Italy on 17 March 2006.

| (9) | 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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(9)

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 total Community financial contribution towards the expenditure associated with eradicating bluetongue disease in Italy in 2001 and 2002 pursuant to Decision 2003/677/EC is fixed at EUR 7 358 839.

Since a first instalment of EUR 4 000 000 has already been paid pursuant to Decision 2003/677/EC, the balance of EUR 3 358 839 shall be paid to Italy.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision last amended by Council Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 249, 1.10.2003, p. 48.

2

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 September 2006

on certain protection measures in relation to intra-Community trade in poultry intended for restocking of wild game supplies

(notified under document number C(2006) 3940)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/605/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 2005/94/EC of 20 December 2005 on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC (2), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (3) lays down animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade and imports from third countries of poultry, including rules for intra-Community trade and imports of poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies. |
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(1)

Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (3) lays down animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade and imports from third countries of poultry, including rules for intra-Community trade and imports of poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies.

| (2) | Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (4) provides that Member States are to define on their territory areas at a particular risk for the introduction and occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 based on certain risk factors. |
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(2)

Commission Decision 2005/734/EC of 19 October 2005 laying down biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza virus A subtype H5N1 from birds living in the wild to poultry and other captive birds and providing for an early detection system in areas at particular risk (4) provides that Member States are to define on their territory areas at a particular risk for the introduction and occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by influenza A virus of subtype H5N1 based on certain risk factors.

| (3) | Poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies comprise different species of farmed feathered game including waterfowl. Such poultry are bred in captivity and then released into the wild in order to be hunted and serve as a source of wild feathered game meat. |
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(3)

Poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies comprise different species of farmed feathered game including waterfowl. Such poultry are bred in captivity and then released into the wild in order to be hunted and serve as a source of wild feathered game meat.

| (4) | Farming concerning poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies often involves contact with wild birds and might therefore pose an increased risk for the spread of avian influenza in particular when dispatched to other Member States or third countries. |
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(4)

Farming concerning poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies often involves contact with wild birds and might therefore pose an increased risk for the spread of avian influenza in particular when dispatched to other Member States or third countries.

| (5) | Experiences with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 and other avian influenza strains of H5 and H7 subtypes have shown that that category of poultry is particularly at risk and that additional measures should be taken to reduce such risks. |
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(5)

Experiences with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 and other avian influenza strains of H5 and H7 subtypes have shown that that category of poultry is particularly at risk and that additional measures should be taken to reduce such risks.

| (6) | Accordingly it is appropriate that Member States draw up guidelines for good biosecurity practices for that type of poultry production, detailing and complementing the measures provided for in Decision 2005/734/EC in particular as regards holdings from which poultry are dispatched to other Member States or third countries. |
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(6)

Accordingly it is appropriate that Member States draw up guidelines for good biosecurity practices for that type of poultry production, detailing and complementing the measures provided for in Decision 2005/734/EC in particular as regards holdings from which poultry are dispatched to other Member States or third countries.

| (7) | Directive 2005/94/EC sets out certain preventive measures relating to the surveillance and early detection of avian influenza. That Directive requires the implementation of surveillance programmes for avian influenza in poultry holdings. The guidelines for good biosecurity practices, additional biosecurity measures and testing prior to the dispatch of poultry provided for in this Decision should give further guarantees for trade and exports in live poultry and reduce the risk of spreading the disease. |
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(7)

Directive 2005/94/EC sets out certain preventive measures relating to the surveillance and early detection of avian influenza. That Directive requires the implementation of surveillance programmes for avian influenza in poultry holdings. The guidelines for good biosecurity practices, additional biosecurity measures and testing prior to the dispatch of poultry provided for in this Decision should give further guarantees for trade and exports in live poultry and reduce the risk of spreading the disease.

| (8) | Laboratory investigations should be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Commission Decision 2006/437/EC of 31 August 2006 approving a Diagnostic Manual for avian influenza as provided for in Council Directive 2005/94/EC. |
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(8)

Laboratory investigations should be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Commission Decision 2006/437/EC of 31 August 2006 approving a Diagnostic Manual for avian influenza as provided for in Council Directive 2005/94/EC.

| (9) | 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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(9)

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

Subject matter and scope

This Decision provides for:

| (a) | biosecurity measures to be applied on holdings keeping poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game; and |
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(a)

biosecurity measures to be applied on holdings keeping poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game; and

| (b) | surveillance measures to be applied when productive poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game, are dispatched to other Member States or third countries. |
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(b)

surveillance measures to be applied when productive poultry intended for restocking supplies of wild game, are dispatched to other Member States or third countries.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:

| (a) | ‘poultry’ means fowl, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, quails, pigeons, pheasants and partridges and ratites (Ratitae) reared or kept in captivity for breeding, the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or for re-stocking supplies of game; |
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(a)

‘poultry’ means fowl, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, quails, pigeons, pheasants and partridges and ratites (Ratitae) reared or kept in captivity for breeding, the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or for re-stocking supplies of game;

| (b) | ‘productive poultry’ means poultry 72 hours old or more, reared for the production of meat and/or eggs for consumption or for restocking supplies of game; |
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(b)

‘productive poultry’ means poultry 72 hours old or more, reared for the production of meat and/or eggs for consumption or for restocking supplies of game;

| (c) | ‘wild game’ means wild birds that are hunted for human consumption. |
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(c)

‘wild game’ means wild birds that are hunted for human consumption.

Article 3

Guidelines for good biosecurity practices

Member States, in collaboration with producers keeping poultry for restocking supplies of wild game, shall develop guidelines for good biosecurity practices for such holdings taking into account the biosecurity measures of Decision 2005/734/EC (‘guidelines for good biosecurity practices’).

Article 4

Conditions for dispatch of poultry for restocking supplies of wild game

1.   Member States shall ensure that the dispatch to other Member States or third countries of productive poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies is only authorised if the holding of dispatch was:

| (a) | subjected to an inspection by the official veterinarian confirming that the holding complies with the guidelines for good biosecurity practices; and |
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(a)

subjected to an inspection by the official veterinarian confirming that the holding complies with the guidelines for good biosecurity practices; and

| (b) | during the two-month period preceding the date of dispatch of the poultry,






  (i) | either included in the official surveillance programme for avian influenza as provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2005/94/EC;
  or |
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(b)

during the two-month period preceding the date of dispatch of the poultry,

(i)

either included in the official surveillance programme for avian influenza as provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2005/94/EC;

or

| (ii) | subjected to a serological investigation, with negative results for the avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H7, in each case on samples taken at random from the flock of origin from which the consignment is to be drawn, as follows:






  — | 50 samples in case of ducks or geese, or |
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(ii)

subjected to a serological investigation, with negative results for the avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H7, in each case on samples taken at random from the flock of origin from which the consignment is to be drawn, as follows:

—

50 samples in case of ducks or geese, or

| — | 20 samples in case of other poultry; |
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—

20 samples in case of other poultry;

2.   Member States shall ensure that the dispatch to other Member States or third countries of productive poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies and which is less than one month old, is only authorised if:

| (a) | the holding of dispatch complied with the conditions of paragraph 1; and |
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(a)

the holding of dispatch complied with the conditions of paragraph 1; and

| (b) | a virological investigation for avian influenza is carried out either by virus isolation or PCR on 20 cloacal swabs and 20 tracheal or oropharyngeal swabs from the poultry to be dispatched, during the one-week period preceding the date of dispatch. |
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(b)

a virological investigation for avian influenza is carried out either by virus isolation or PCR on 20 cloacal swabs and 20 tracheal or oropharyngeal swabs from the poultry to be dispatched, during the one-week period preceding the date of dispatch.

3.   Member States shall ensure that before dispatching the productive poultry referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the health examination of the flock of origin required by Article 10a(1)(c) of Directive 90/539/EEC is carried out during the 24 hours preceding the time of dispatch of the consignment.

4.   Member State shall ensure that the laboratory tests provided for in paragraphs 1(b) and paragraph 2 of this Article are carried out in accordance with the Diagnostic Manual established in accordance with Article 50(1) of Directive 2005/94/EC.

Article 5

Certification

Member States shall ensure that the health certificates provided for in Article 17 of Directive 90/539/EEC accompanying consignments of poultry intended for restocking wild game supplies dispatched to other Member States must be completed by the following:

‘This consignment complies with the animal health conditions laid down in Commission Decision 2006/605/EC.’

Article 6

Compliance measures

Member States shall immediately take the necessary measures to comply with this Decision and publish those measures. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.

Article 7

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6. Directive as last amended by the 2003 Act of Accession.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 274, 20.10.2005, p. 105. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/405/EC (OJ L 158, 10.6.2006, p. 14).

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 6 September 2006

on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Slovakia in 2005

(notified under document number C(2006) 3944)

(Only the Slovakian text is authentic)

(2006/606/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 and 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | With a view to helping to eradicate classical swine fever as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC. |
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(1)

With a view to helping to eradicate classical swine fever as rapidly as possible, the Community may contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member State, as provided for in Article 4(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.

| (2) | Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat classical swine fever is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (2) 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. |
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(2)

Payment of Community financial support towards emergency measures to combat classical swine fever is subject to the rules laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 (2) 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.

| (3) | An outbreak of classical swine fever occurred in Slovakia in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population. |
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(3)

An outbreak of classical swine fever occurred in Slovakia in 2005. The emergence of this disease represents a serious risk to the Community's livestock population.

| (4) | On 31 October 2005, the Slovak Republic presented a request for reimbursement of the totality of the expenditure incurred on its territory. |
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(4)

On 31 October 2005, the Slovak Republic presented a request for reimbursement of the totality of the expenditure incurred on its territory.

| (5) | The Slovak authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
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(5)

The Slovak authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3 of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (6) | The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines. |
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(6)

The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provide all the necessary information within the set deadlines.

| (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. |
| --- | --- |

(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

Granting of a financial contribution from the Community to the Slovak Republic

1.   Slovakia may obtain a financial contribution from the Community towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat classical swine fever in 2005.

2.   The financial contribution from the Community shall be 50 % of the expenditure eligible for Community funding. It shall be paid under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

Article 2

Recipients

This Decision is addressed to the Slovak Republic.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2006.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Commission Decision 2006/53/EC (OJ L 29, 2.2.2006, p. 37).

1

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

2

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COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/607/CFSP

of 7 September 2006

amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 7 June 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/407/CFSP amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM) (1) for a further period of three months until 15 September 2006. |
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(1)

On 7 June 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/407/CFSP amending and extending Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Aceh (Indonesia) (Aceh Monitoring Mission — AMM) (1) for a further period of three months until 15 September 2006.

| (2) | On 21 July 2006 the Government of Indonesia invited the EU to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months until 15 December 2006. The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) also indicated its support for such an extension of the mission. |
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(2)

On 21 July 2006 the Government of Indonesia invited the EU to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months until 15 December 2006. The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) also indicated its support for such an extension of the mission.

| (3) | On 28 July 2006, the Political and Security Committee reiterated its support for the peace process in Aceh and expressed support for the recommendation of the Secretary-General/High Representative to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months. |
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(3)

On 28 July 2006, the Political and Security Committee reiterated its support for the peace process in Aceh and expressed support for the recommendation of the Secretary-General/High Representative to extend the mandate of the AMM for a final period of three months.

| (4) | Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP should be amended accordingly, |
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(4)

Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

In the second paragraph of Article 16 of Joint Action 2005/643/CFSP, the date shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  15 December 2006
  ’.

Article 2

The financial reference amount intended to cover the additional expenditure related to the mission for the period 16 September 2006 to 15 December 2006 shall be EUR 1 530 000.

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2006.

For the Council

The President

E. TUOMIOJA

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(1)  
  OJ L 158, 10.6.2006, p. 20.

1

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