European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on Community measures for the control of Avian Influenza (COM(2005)0171 - C6-0195/2005 - 2005/0062(CNS))
Date: 2005-12-01
Institutions: Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, European Parliament
Subjects: animal disease, epidemiology, health control, poultry farming, veterinary inspection

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Article 20

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th 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 …, on …

For the European Parliament
The President

For the Council
The President

P6_TA(2005)0455

Bird flu *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on Community
measures for the control of Avian Influenza (COM(2005)0171 — C6-0195/2005 — 2005/0062(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

— having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2005)0171) (1),

— having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament

(C6-0195/2005),

— having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs on the proposed legal basis,

— having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

— having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the opinions
of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
(A6-0327/2005),

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substan-

1.

2.

3.

4.
tially;

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

(1) Not yet published in OJ.

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Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) Avian influenza is a serious, highly contagious disease of
poultry and other birds caused by different types of influenza
viruses. Those viruses may also spread to mammals, including
pigs and humans.

(1) Avian influenza is a serious, highly contagious disease of
poultry and other birds caused by different types of influenza
viruses. Those viruses may also spread to mammals, including
pigs and humans, and are considered a serious threat to
human health by the World Health Organization (WHO),
because they may well carry with them the threat of an
influenza pandemic.

Amendment 2

Recital 7

(7) The infection with certain strains of influenza viruses of
avian origin may trigger outbreaks
in domestic birds of
epizootic proportions, causing mortality and disturbances of
poultry on a scale, which can threaten in particular the profit-
ability of poultry farming as a whole. Avian influenza viruses
may also affect humans and may pose a serious risk to public
health.

(7) The infection with certain strains of influenza viruses of
avian origin may trigger outbreaks
in domestic birds of
epizootic proportions, causing mortality and disturbances of
poultry on a scale which can threaten poultry farming as a
whole. Avian influenza viruses may also affect humans and the
outbreak of a human influenza pandemic originating in an
avian virus strain is considered a major threat to public health
by the WHO.

Amendment 3

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) Member States should provide support to reinforce log-
istical assistance,
including inspections where requested, to
stricken by avian
neighbouring countries and countries
influenza in order to help them enhance their risk assessment
and containment capacities, in particular laboratory capacity
and quality assured and validated methodology in compliance
with internationally agreed standards, enhanced use of epi-
demic vaccines and targeted use of suitable antivirals to facili-
tate commercially unbiased, sound and cost-benefit-based risk
management.

Amendment 4

Recital 7b (new)

(7b) Member States should provide support
to reinforce
research activities in the EU in order to gain a better under-
the relationship between virological adaptive
standing of
mechanisms,
reassortment
i.e. mutation, recombination or
with assessment of risks and routes of cross-species specific
transmission as well as methodologies, in particular with a
view to developing long-term available cross-subtype-specific
vaccines.

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Amendment 5
Recital 7c (new)

(7c) Collaboration between veterinary and public health
authorities on human and zoonotic influenzas should be
strengthened, and should include laboratory-based surveillance
secured on a sustainable budgetary and a sound legal basis, as
well as the involvement of Community reference laboratory
structures equally authorised for both sectors.

Amendment 6
Recital 9

(9) Community legislation for the control of avian influenza
should give the possibility for the Member States to adopt dis-
ease control measures in a proportionate and flexible manner,
taking into account the various levels of risk posed by different
virus strains,
the
measures in question on the agriculture sector and other sectors
involved while at the same time ensuring that the measures
taken for each specific disease scenario are the most appropri-
ate.

the likely social and economic impact of

(9) Community legislation for the control of avian influenza
should give the possibility for the Member States to adopt dis-
ease control measures in a proportionate and flexible manner,
taking into account the various levels of risk posed by different
virus strains,
the
measures in question on the agriculture sector and other sectors
involved while at the same time ensuring that the measures
taken for each specific disease scenario are the most appropriate
and are duly coordinated.

the likely social and economic impact of

Amendment 7
Recital 9a (new)

the European Union and of

(9a) The responses of
the
Member States should be established in line with inter-
national guidelines and in close cooperation with the appro-
priate international bodies (i.e. the WHO, the Food and Agri-
culture Organization (FAO) and the World Organisation for
Animal Health (OIE)).

Amendment 8
Recital 9b (new)

(9b) The fight against avian influenza and any future
influenza pandemic extends beyond borders between Member
States and therefore calls for the drafting of preparedness
plans and contingency plans, with a view to protecting public
health and animal health.

Amendment 9
Recital 10

(10) With a view to preventing and anticipating the public
health problems which may be posed by avian influenza, effec-
tive communication and close co-operation should be sought
between the animal and public health services in the Member
States, so that appropriate measures to safeguard human health
can also be taken by the competent authorities, whenever
necessary.

(10) With a view to preventing and anticipating the public
health problems which may be posed by avian influenza, effec-
tive and concerted communication to reinforce public trust and
confidence and close co-operation between the animal and pub-
lic health services in the Member States are absolutely necess-
ary, so that the competent authorities can also take appropriate
measures and ensure enhanced coordination of those measures

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and of the preparedness plans and contingency plans, with a
view to safeguarding human health. The contingency plans
should provide for resources and action being brought swiftly
to bear in the event of an epidemic.

Amendment 10

Recital 10a (new)

(10a) With a view to maximising effectiveness and minimis-
ing costs, the Community and the Member States should
jointly monitor the migratory behaviour of wild birds and
study the extent of the threat that they pose in terms of the
spread of avian influenza in the EU and other relevant areas.

Amendment 11

Recital 10b (new)

(10b) The Community and the Member States should help
third countries facing outbreaks of avian influenza to fight
this disease. The countries concerned should be assisted with
expertise and funding through the appropriate programmes,
in close cooperation with the relevant international organi-
sations (FAO, OIE and WHO).

Amendment 12

Recital 11

the potential of
low pathogenic avian
(11)
In view of
influenza viruses
to mutate into highly pathogenic avian
influenza viruses, provision should be made for the early detec-
tion of infection in poultry aimed at a quick reaction and the
adoption of appropriate measures which should include a sys-
tem of active surveillance to be carried out by Member States.
That surveillance should follow general guidelines which should
be adapted in the light of further knowledge and developments
in this field.

the potential of
low pathogenic avian
(11)
In view of
influenza viruses
to mutate into highly pathogenic avian
influenza viruses, provision should be made for the early detec-
tion of infection in poultry and other animals, as well as in
humans, aimed at a quick reaction and the adoption of appro-
priate measures which should include a system of active surveil-
lance to be carried out by Member States. That surveillance
should follow general guidelines which should be adapted in
the light of further knowledge and developments in this field.

Amendment 13

Recital 11a (new)

(11a) The Commission should coordinate and monitor scien-
tific research into the development of new vaccines against
avian influenza in the Member States with the aim of encour-
aging scientists to develop vaccines which:

(a) cover multiple strains of avian influenza,

(b) are efficient in all relevant bird species, and

(c) are orally administered.

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Oral Amendment

Recital 11(b) new

(11b) Hunters in Europe should be encouraged to assist in
the monitoring of avian influenza outbreaks in wild birds by
informing the competent authorities when they suspect that
birds may be infected.

Amendment 14

Recital 12

(12) Any suspicion of avian influenza infection which may
arise from clinical or laboratory investigations or any other rea-
son that leads to the suspicion of the presence of infection
should set in motion immediate official investigations so that
prompt and effective action can be taken, as appropriate.
Those measures should be reinforced as soon as the presence
of infection is confirmed to include depopulation of the hold-
ings infected and of those which are at risk of infection.

(12) Any suspicion of avian influenza infection which may
arise from clinical or laboratory investigations or any other rea-
son that leads to the suspicion of the presence of infection
should set in motion immediate official investigations so that
prompt and effective action can be taken, automatically, as
part of the EU's rapid response system with regard to health
and safety in the food chain. Those measures should be rein-
forced as soon as the presence of infection is confirmed to
include depopulation of
those
which are at risk of infection. Official investigations should
include animal and human health clinical or laboratory inves-
tigations.

the holdings infected and of

Amendment 15

Recital 13

In the case of detection of infection with low pathogenic
(13)
avian influenza virus, or in the case of serological evidence of
infection, where the presence of the virus cannot be confirmed
by virus isolation tests, control measures may differ from those
which should apply in the case of detection of highly patho-
genic avian influenza virus, taking into account the different
levels of risk posed by these two conditions.

In the case of detection of infection with low pathogenic
(13)
avian influenza virus, or in the case of serological evidence of
infection, where the presence of the virus cannot be confirmed
by virus isolation tests, control measures should differ from
those which should apply in the case of detection of highly
pathogenic avian influenza virus, taking into account the differ-
ent levels of risk posed by these two conditions.

Amendment 16

Recital 14

(14) Disease control measures and in particular the establish-
ment of restriction zones should also be modulated taking into
account the density of the poultry population as well as other
risk factors in the area, in which the infection has been detected.

(14) Disease control measures and in particular the establish-
ment of restriction zones should also be modulated taking into
account the density of the poultry population as well as other
risk factors in the area in which the infection has been detected,
such as proximity to water areas attracting migratory birds.

Amendment 17

Recital 17

(17) Vaccination against avian influenza can be an effective
tool to supplement disease control measures and to avoid mass-
ive killing and destruction of poultry and birds. Current knowl-
edge suggests that vaccination may be useful not only in emerg-

Inspections, random screening of animals and vacci-
(17)
nation against avian influenza can be an effective tool
to
supplement disease control measures and to avoid massive kill-
ing and destruction of poultry and birds. Current knowledge

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encies but also to prevent disease in situations of higher risk of
introduction of avian influenza viruses from wild life or other
sources. Provisions should therefore be established for both
emergency and protective vaccination.

suggests that vaccination may be useful not only in emergencies
but also to prevent disease in situations of higher risk of intro-
duction of avian influenza viruses from wild life or other
sources. Provisions should therefore be established for inspec-
tions, random screening of animals and emergency and protec-
tive vaccination.

Amendment 18
Recital 18a (new)

(18a) The Commission should make optimum use of the
funds available for the development of vaccines and testing
methods. This research should be in line with the DIVA stra-
tegy and be aimed at facilitating the control of the disease and
the sale of the products derived from vaccinated animals.

Amendment 19
Recital 19

(19) The Community and the Member States should also have
the possibility to establish reserves of vaccine against avian
influenza to be used in poultry and other birds in case of an
emergency.

(19) The Community and the Member States should establish
reserves of vaccine against avian influenza to be used in poultry
and other birds in case of an emergency.

Amendment 20
Recital 19a (new)

(19a)
In order to limit the burden on the EU budget due to
financial assistance to Member States through implemen-
tation of this Directive, the Commission should provide the
public with objective information on the absence of risks
attaching to the consumption of meat originating from vacci-
nated animals, as these are no different, when vaccination is
properly carried out, from those attaching to the consumption
of meat originating from non-vaccinated animals.

Amendment 21
Recital 20

(20)
Provisions should be made to ensure that harmonised
procedures and methods are used for the diagnosis of avian
influenza, including the functioning of a Community reference
laboratory as well as reference laboratories in the Member
States.

(20)
Provisions should be made and implemented as a matter
of urgency to ensure that harmonised procedures and methods
are used for the diagnosis of avian influenza, including the func-
tioning of a Community reference laboratory as well as refer-
ence laboratories in the Member States and countries neigh-
bouring the EU.

Amendment 22
Recital 20a (new)

(20a) Provisions should be made to ensure cooperation
between the Community reference laboratory, reference labor-
atories in Member States and their human influenza counter-
parts (i.e. the human influenza Community reference labor-
atory and the national human influenza laboratories referred
to in Annex VIII, point 2(c)(v)).

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Amendment 23

Recital 20b (new)

(20b) The Community and the Member States should ensure
better cooperation and intensified efforts in the field of the
development of vaccines and testing methods.

Amendment 24

Recital 21

(21)
Provisions should be made to ensure the necessary level
of preparation by the Member States to effectively tackle emerg-
ency situations caused by one or more outbreaks of avian
influenza, in particular by drawing up contingency plans and
setting up control centres. Such contingency plans should take
account of the public health risk posed by avian influenza to
poultry workers and other personnel.

(21)
Provisions should be made to ensure the necessary level
of preparation by the Member States to effectively tackle emerg-
ency situations caused by one or more outbreaks of avian
influenza, in particular by drawing up contingency plans and
setting up coordinated control centres. Such contingency plans
should take account of the public health risk posed by avian
influenza to poultry workers and other personnel and of
national pandemic-influenza preparedness plans and contin-
gency plans.

Amendment 25

Recital 21a (new)

(21a) The Commission and the Member States should draw
up a plan of action and support for countries not neighbour-
ing the EU in which there have been outbreaks that could
have an impact on the manifestation of the disease in Europe.

Amendment 26

Recital 21b (new)

(21b) On the basis of Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004
establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and
control (1),
it is essential for the Commission and Member
States to cooperate with the Centre with a view to devising
measures to combat avian influenza and drafting prepared-
ness plans and contingency plans.

(1) OJ L 142, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

Amendment 27

Recital 21c (new)

(21c) The Commission should seek,
together with the
Member States, to harmonise the distribution of costs between
the national governments and the agricultural sector within
the national cofinancing part of the costs of outbreaks of con-
tagious animal diseases.

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Amendment 28
Recital 21d (new)

(21d)
In order to limit the burden on the EU budget due to
financial assistance to Member States through implemen-
tation of this Directive, the Commission should assume an
active role in prompting actors within the meat chain to com-
mit themselves to cooperate in the indiscriminate sale of meat
originating from vaccinated animals.

Amendment 29
Recital 21e (new)

(21e)
In order to limit the burden on the EU budget due to
financial assistance to Member States through implemen-
tation of this Directive, the Commission should assume an
active role in efforts to amend the OIE rules concerning trade
restrictions when vaccination is applied.

Amendment 30
Recital 22

(22)
If avian influenza is detected during importation in a
quarantine facility or centre, as provided for in Commission
Decision 2000/666/EC of 16 October 2000 laying down the
animal health requirements and the veterinary certification for
the import of birds, other than poultry and the conditions for
quarantine, it should be reported to the Commission. However,
reporting as provided for by Council Directive 82/894/EEC of
21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases
within the Community, in cases of outbreaks in Member States
would not be appropriate.

(22)
If avian influenza is detected during importation in a
quarantine facility or centre, as provided for in Commission
Decision 2000/666/EC of 16 October 2000 laying down the
animal health requirements and the veterinary certification for
the import of birds, other than poultry and the conditions for
quarantine, it should be reported to the Commission. Member
States should intensify their checks on legal as well as illegal
imports of wild birds in order to reduce the risk of spreading
avian influenza through imports of wild birds. However,
reporting as provided for by Council Directive 82/894/EEC of
21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases
within the Community, in cases of outbreaks in Member States
would not be appropriate.

Amendment 31
Recital 23

(23) Cleansing and disinfection should be an integrated part
of the Community control policy for avian influenza. Disinfec-
tants should be used in compliance with Directive 98/8/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February
1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the mar-
ket.

(23) Cleansing and disinfection should be one of the integral
parts of the Community control policy for avian influenza. Dis-
infectants should be used in compliance with Directive 98/8/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February
1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the mar-
ket.

Amendment 32
Recital 29

(29) This Directive sets out the minimum control measures to
be applied in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza in
poultry and other birds. However, Member States are free to

(29) This Directive sets out the minimum control measures to
be applied in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza in
poultry and other birds. However, Member States are free to

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take more stringent administrative and sanitary action in the
field covered by this Directive. In addition, this Directive pro-
vides that Member States authorities may apply measures pro-
portionate to the health risk posed by different disease situ-
ations.

take more stringent administrative and sanitary action in the
field covered by this Directive. In addition, this Directive pro-
vides that Member States authorities should apply measures
proportionate to the health risk posed by different disease situ-
ations.

Amendment 33
Recital 30

In accordance with the principal of proportionality, it is
(30)
necessary and appropriate for the achievement of
the basic
objective of ensuring the development of the poultry sector
and contributing to the protection of animal health, to lay
down rules on specific measures and minimum measures
aimed at the prevention and control of avian influenza. This
Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to
achieve the objectives pursued,
in accordance with the third
paragraph of Article 5 of the Treaty.

In accordance with the principal of proportionality, it is
(30)
necessary and appropriate for the achievement of
the basic
objective of contributing to the protection of public and animal
health and ensuring the development of the poultry sector to
lay down rules on specific measures and minimum measures
aimed at the prevention and control of avian influenza. This
Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to
achieve the objectives pursued,
in accordance with the third
paragraph of Article 5 of the Treaty.

Amendment 34
Recital 32a (new)

(32a) The Commission and the Member States have a duty
to inform the public of epizootic and epidemiological threats
through all available media.

Amendment 35
Article 3, point 7, point (ba) (new)

(ba)

for scientific purposes or purposes related to the conser-
vation of endangered species or officially registered rare
breeds of poultry or other birds, such as a circus, a zoo
or a wildlife park;

Amendment 36
Article 3, point 15, point (b)

(b)

in the case of second and subsequent outbreaks of avian
influenza, any poultry or other birds in which clinical
signs, post mortem lesions or reactions to laboratory tests
carried out in laboratories approved in accordance with the
first subparagraph of Article 51(3) (approved laboratory) are
consistent with the diagnosis of avian influenza in accord-
ance with the diagnostic manual;

(b)

in the case of second and subsequent outbreaks of avian
influenza, in which clinical signs or post mortem lesions
or reactions to laboratory tests carried out in laboratories
approved in accordance with the first subparagraph of Arti-
cle 51(3) (approved laboratory) are consistent with the diag-
nosis of avian influenza in accordance with the diagnostic
manual;

Amendment 37
Article 3, point 30

30.

‘outbreak’ means a holding, where avian influenza has been
confirmed by the competent authority;

30.

‘outbreak’ means a holding containing poultry and other
birds where avian influenza has been confirmed by the
competent authority;

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Amendment 38
Article 3, point 35

35.

‘carcasses’ means poultry or other birds which have died or
have been killed.

35.

‘carcasses’ means poultry or other birds which have died or
have been killed as a consequence of suspected or con-
firmed avian influenza.

Amendment 125
Article 3, point 35a (new)

35a.

‘appropriate biosecurity measures’ means measures
which are designed to reduce the risk of dispersion of
infectious agents.

Amendment 39
Article 4, paragraph 1, point (a)

(a) detect the prevalence of

infections with avian influenza

virus subtypes H5 and H7 in different species of poultry

(a) detect the prevalence of

infections with avian influenza
virus subtypes H5 and H7 in different species of poultry
and mammals;

Amendment 40
Article 4, paragraph 1, point (aa) (new)

(aa)

ensure that inspections and random screening are per-

formed by the competent authorities;

Amendment 41
Article 4, paragraph 3a (new)

3a.
The Commission shall provide the European Centre for
disease prevention and control with information on implemen-
tation of the annual surveillance programmes.

Amendment 42
Article 5, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall provide for the immediate reporting
to the competent authority of any cases of infected poultry,
infected other birds or poultry or other birds suspected being
infected.

1. Member States shall provide for the immediate reporting
to the competent authority of any cases of infected poultry,
infected other birds or poultry or other birds suspected of
being infected, whatever the nature or pathogenicity of the
virus that has caused them.

Amendment 43
Article 5, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
The Commission shall provide the European Centre for
disease prevention and control with summary data on the sub-
mission of
referred to in
Annex II.

the reports and notifications

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Amendment 44

Article 6, paragraph 4

If

the

inquiry

epidemiological

4.
avian
influenza may have spread from or to other Member States,
the Commission and the other Member States concerned shall
be immediately informed of the results of all findings of the
inquiry.

suggests

that

If

the

inquiry

epidemiological

4.
avian
influenza may have spread from or to other Member States,
the Commission, the other Member States concerned and the
European Centre for disease prevention and control shall be
immediately informed of
the
inquiry.

the results of all

findings of

suggests

that

Amendment 45

Article 7, paragraph 2, point (b)

(b) a list is compiled of the approximate number of poultry
and other birds and all mammals of domestic species
already sick, dead or likely to be infected in each category
on the holding; that list shall be updated daily to take
account of hatchings and deaths throughout the period of
the suspected outbreak and shall be produced on request to
the competent authority;

(b) a list is compiled of the approximate number of poultry
and other birds and all mammals of domestic species
already sick, dead or likely to be infected in each category
on the holding; that list shall be updated daily to take
account of hatchings, births and deaths throughout the
period of the suspected outbreak and shall be produced
on request to the competent authority;

Amendment 46

Article 7, paragraph 2, point (f)

(f) no eggs may leave the holding;

(f) no eggs may leave the holding, with the exception of eggs
including hatching eggs authorised by the competent
authority to be sent directly to an establishment for the
manufacture of egg products, as set out in Chapter II
Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
and to be handled and treated in accordance with
Chapter IX of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 852/
2004; where the competent authority issues such an auth-
orisation it shall be subject to the conditions set out in
Annex III to this Directive;

Amendment 47

Article 10, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1

A temporary restriction may be introduced on the move-
2.
ments of poultry, other birds and eggs and the movement of
vehicles related to the poultry sector in a large area or in the
whole of the Member State.

A temporary restriction may be introduced on the move-
2.
ments of poultry, other birds and eggs and the movement of
vehicles related to the poultry sector in a large area or in the
whole of the Member State, pending the carrying-out of the
epidemiological inquiry and the obtaining of the outstanding
laboratory findings.

Amendment 48

Article 10, paragraph 3, subparagraph 2

if

conditions permit,

However,
those
measures may be limited only to the poultry suspected of
being infected and their production units.

the application of

Deleted

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Amendment 49

Article 11, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1

2.
All poultry and other birds of the species in which HPAI
has been confirmed on the holding shall be killed without delay
under official supervision. The killing shall be carried out in
such a way as to avoid the risk of the spread of avian influenza,
in particular during transport or killing and in accordance with
Council Directive 93/119/EEC.

2.
All poultry and other birds on the holding in which HPAI
has been confirmed shall be killed without delay under official
supervision. The killing shall be carried out in such a way as to
avoid the risk of the spread of avian influenza,
in particular
during transport or killing and in accordance with Council
Directive 93/119/EEC.

Amendment 50

Article 11, paragraph 5, subparagraph 2

However, the competent authority may grant authorisations
for table eggs to be sent directly to an establishment for the
manufacture of egg products as set out in Chapter II of Sec-
tion X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and to
be handled and treated in accordance with Chapter XI of
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Any such auth-
in
orisations shall be subject
Annex III to this Directive.

to the conditions set out

Deleted

Amendment 51

Article 13, paragraph 2, point (b)

(b) must be subjected to further surveillance and testing in
accordance with the diagnostic manual until the laboratory
tests have indicated that they no longer pose a significant
risk of further spread of HPAI; and

(b) must be subjected to further surveillance and testing in
accordance with the diagnostic manual and are not moved
from the premises of origin until the laboratory tests have
indicated that they no longer pose a significant risk of
further spread of HPAI; and

Amendment 52

Article 16, paragraph 1a (new)

Immediately following an outbreak of HPAI in a poul-
1a.
try holding other than a commercial poultry holding, the com-
petent authority may establish a protection zone and a surveil-
lance zone, on the basis of a risk assessment and taking
account of at least the criteria set out in Annex V.

Amendment 53

Article 16, paragraph 2, point (c)

(c)

the location and proximity of holdings;

(c)

the location, proximity and density of holdings, and den-
sity of poultry;

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Amendment 54

Article 16, paragraph 2, point (e)

(e)

the facilities and personnel available to control any move-
ment within the protection and surveillance zones of poul-
try and other birds, their carcasses, manure, bedding or
used litter, in particular if the poultry of other birds to
be killed and disposed of have to be moved from their
holding of origin.

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Amendment 55

Article 16, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
If the outbreak of HPAI is confined in a non-commer-
cial holding/pet bird holding, circus, zoo, pet bird shop or
wildlife park, or in a fenced area where other birds are kept
for scientific purposes or purposes related to the conservation
of endangered species or officially registered rare breeds of
other birds that do not contain poultry, the competent auth-
ority may, following a veterinary risk assessment, derogate to
the extent necessary from the provisions of Sections 3 to 5
concerning the establishment of the protection and surveil-
lance zone and the measures to be applied therein, provided
that such derogations do not jeopardise disease control.

Amendment 56

Article 16, paragraph 3

3.
The competent authority may establish further restricted
zones around or adjacent to the protection and surveillance
zones,
the criteria provided for in para-
graph 2.

taking account of

3. Where it has evidence that the risk of spread of HPAI
may not be able to be contained within the protection and
the competent authority may establish
surveillance zones,
further restricted zones around or adjacent to the protection
and surveillance zones, taking account of the criteria provided
for in paragraph 2.

Amendment 57

Article 16, paragraph 4

4.
If a protection, surveillance or further restricted zone
covers the territories of different Member States, the competent
authorities of the Member States concerned shall collaborate to
establish the zone.

4.
If a protection, surveillance or further restricted zone
covers the territories of different Member States, the competent
authorities of the Member States concerned shall collaborate to
establish the zone. This shall also apply to countries directly
neighbouring the EU.

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Amendment 58

Article 19, point (h)

(h)

records of all persons visiting holdings are kept by the
owner in order to facilitate disease surveillance and control
and must be made available upon request by the competent
authority.

(h)

records of all persons visiting holdings or clearly delineated
areas within a non-commercial holding where captive
birds are included, e.g. zoos or wildlife parks, are kept by
the owner in order to facilitate disease surveillance and
control and must be made available upon request by the
competent authority.

Amendment 59

Article 23, introductory wording

By way of derogation from Article 22, the competent authority
may authorise the direct transport of poultry for immediate
slaughter, subject to the following conditions:

By way of derogation from Article 22, the competent authority,
with the agreement of the owner and the designated slaught-
transport of poultry for
erhouse, may authorise the direct
immediate slaughter, subject to the following conditions:

Amendment 60

Article 24, paragraph 1, introductory wording

By way of derogation from Article 22,

1.
the competent
authority may authorise the direct transport of day-old-chicks
to a holding or shed of that holding in the same Member State
in which there is no other poultry, preferably located outside
the protection and the surveillance zones, subject to the follow-
ing conditions:

By way of derogation from Article 22,

1.
the competent
authority may authorise the direct transport of day-old-chicks
to a holding or shed of that holding in the same Member State
in which there is no other poultry unless expressly allowed by
the competent authority, preferably located outside the protec-
tion and the surveillance zones, subject to the following con-
ditions:

Amendment 61

Article 25, introductory wording

By way of derogation from Article 22, the competent authority
may authorise the direct transport of ready-to-lay poultry to a
holding or shed of that holding within the protection or the
surveillance zone in which there is no other poultry, subject to
the following conditions:

By way of derogation from Article 22, the competent authority
may authorise the direct transport of ready-to-lay poultry to a
holding or shed of that holding within the protection or the
surveillance zone, or to a holding outside the zones subject to
a risk assessment, in which there is no other poultry unless
expressly allowed by the competent authority and subject to
the following conditions:

Amendment 62

Article 26, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
By way of derogation from Article 22, the competent
authority may authorise the direct transport of eggs including
hatching eggs to an establishment for the manufacture of egg
products, as described in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III
to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, to be handled and treated in
accordance with Chapter IX of Annex II to Regulation (EC)
No 852/2004.

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Amendment 63

Article 30, point (c), introductory wording

(c)

the movement of poultry, ready-to-lay poultry, day-old
chicks and hatching and table eggs to holdings, slaughter-
houses or packing centres located outside the surveillance
zone is prohibited; however, the competent authority may
authorise the direct transport of:

(c)

the movement of poultry, ready-to-lay poultry, day-old
chicks and hatching and table eggs to holdings, slaughter-
houses, packing centres or processing centres located inside
or outside the surveillance zone is prohibited; however, the
competent authority may authorise the direct transport of:

Amendment 64

Article 30, point (c), point (ii)

(ii)

ready-to-lay poultry to a holding in which there is no other
poultry in the same Member State; that holding shall be
placed under official surveillance following the arrival of
the ready-to-lay poultry;

(ii)

ready-to-lay poultry to a holding in the same Member
State in which there is no other poultry unless expressly
allowed by the competent authority; that holding shall be
placed under official surveillance following the arrival of
the ready-to-lay poultry;

Amendment 65

Article 30, point (c), point (iii), first indent

— to a holding or shed of such holding in the same Member
State in which there is no other poultry provided that
appropriate biosecurity measures are applied and the hold-
ing is placed under official surveillance following the trans-
port, or

— to a holding or shed of such holding in the same Member
State in which there is no other poultry unless expressly
allowed by the competent authority, provided that appro-
priate biosecurity measures are applied and the holding is
placed under official surveillance following the transport, or

Amendment 66

Article 30, point (c), point (va) (new)

(va)

eggs including hatching eggs to an establishment for
egg products, as described in
the manufacture of
Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC)
No 853/2004, to be handled and treated in accordance
with Chapter
to Regulation (EC)
No 852/2004;

IX of Annex II

Amendment 67

Article 38, point (a)

(a) no poultry or other birds are introduced into the slaughter-
house, the border inspection post or the means of trans-
port until at least 24 hours after the cleansing and disinfec-
tion as provided for
(b) are completed in
in point
accordance with Article 49; in the case of border inspection
posts, the prohibition on introduction may be extended to
other animals;

(a) no poultry or other birds are introduced into the slaughter-
house or the means of transport until at least 24 hours
after the cleansing and disinfection as provided for in
point (b) are completed in accordance with Article 49; in
the case of border inspection posts, a similar prohibition
on introduction, of 48 hours' duration, shall apply and
may be extended to other animals;

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Amendment 68

Article 38, point (b)

(b)

the cleansing and disinfection of buildings, equipment and
vehicles takes place under the supervision of the official
veterinarian in accordance with Article 49;

(b)

the cleansing and disinfection of buildings, equipment and
vehicles takes place under the supervision of the official
veterinarian, and is followed by the issuing of a health
guarantee certificate, in accordance with Article 49;

Amendment 119
Article 39, paragraph 1

1. Without prejudice to the measures provided to in points
(a), (b), (c), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 7(2), the competent auth-
ority shall ensure that
the
measures provided for in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this Article are
taken on the basis of a risk assessment and taking account of
at least the criteria set out in Annex V.

in cases of outbreaks of LPAI,

1. Without prejudice to the measures provided for in points
(a), (b), (c), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 7(2), the competent auth-
ority shall ensure that
the
measures provided for in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this Article are
taken.

in cases of outbreaks of LPAI,

Amendment 120
Article 39, paragraph 2

2.
The competent authority shall ensure that all poultry on
the holding and all other birds of the species in which LPAI has
been confirmed are depopulated under official supervision in
such a way as to prevent the spread of avian influenza.

2.
The competent authority shall ensure that all poultry on
the holding and all other birds of the species in which LPAI has
been confirmed are killed under official supervision in such a
way as to prevent the spread of avian influenza.

The depopulation may be extended to other birds on the hold-
ing based on the risk that they pose as regards further spread
of avian influenza and to other holdings that may be con-
sidered as contact holdings, based on the epidemiological
inquiry.

The killing shall be extended to other birds on the holding and
to other holdings that may be considered as contact holdings,
based on the risk that they pose as regards further spread of
avian influenza.

Before depopulation, no poultry or other birds shall enter or
leave the holding, unless authorised by the competent authority.

Before killing, no poultry or other birds shall enter or leave the
holding, unless authorised by the competent authority.

Amendment 122
Article 39, paragraph 5, point (c)

(c)

table eggs present on the holding and further produced in
the holding before depopulation, as provided for in para-
graph 2, are either transported to a designated packing
centre, treated or disposed of;

(c)

table eggs present on the holding and further produced in
the holding before killing, as provided for in paragraph 2,
are disposed of;

Amendment 124
Article 39, paragraph 6

The competent authority may take additional precau-
6.
tionary measures to prevent the spread of LPAI,
including
specifying the destiny and treatment of the eggs and the treat-
ments of the meat obtained provided that the procedure refer-
red to in point (b) of paragraph 3 is followed.

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Amendment 69

Article 43

Immediately following an outbreak of LPAI, the competent auth-
ority shall establish a restricted zone with a radius of at least
three kilometres around the holding.

Immediately following an outbreak of LPAI, the competent auth-
ority shall establish a restricted zone with a radius of at least
three kilometres around the holding, or take other appropriate
measures, based on risk assessment.

Amendment 70

Article 44, paragraph 1, point (d), point (ii)

(ii)

ready-to-lay poultry to a holding under official surveillance
in the same Member State in which there is no other poul-
try; that holding shall be placed under official surveillance
following the arrival of the ready-to-lay poultry;

(ii)

ready-to-lay poultry to a holding under official surveillance
in the same Member State in which there is no other poul-
try unless expressly allowed by the competent authority;
that holding shall be placed under official surveillance fol-
lowing the arrival of the ready-to-lay poultry;

Amendment 71

Article 44, paragraph 1, point (d), point (iii), first indent

— to a holding or shed of such holding in the same Member
State in which there is no other poultry, provided that
appropriate biosecurity measures are applied and the hold-
ing is placed under official surveillance following the trans-
port; or

— to a holding or shed of such holding in the same Member
State in which there is no other poultry unless expressly
allowed by the competent authority, provided that appro-
priate biosecurity measures are applied and the holding is
placed under official surveillance following the transport; or

Amendment 72

Article 44, paragraph 1, point (d), point (va) (new)

(va)

eggs including hatching eggs to an establishment for
the manufacture of
egg products, as described in
Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC)
No 853/2004, to be handled and treated in accordance
with Chapter
to Regulation (EC)
No 852/2004;

IX of Annex II

Amendment 73

Article 46, paragraph 1a (new)

1a. Where LPAI is confirmed on a single holding, the com-
petent authority may, on the basis of a risk assessment,
derogate from some or all of the measures provided for in
Articles 43 and 44.

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Amendment 74

Chapter Va (new) (after Article 46)

CHAPTER VA

MEASURES TO BE APPLIED IN CASES OF SEROLOGI-
CAL DETECTION OF LPAI OR HPAI WHICH CANNOT
BE CONFIRMED THROUGH VIRUS ISOLATION OR
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) TESTS

Article 46a

Adoption of measures based on risk assessment

Without prejudice to the measures provided for in points (a),
(b), (c), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 7(2), the competent auth-
ority shall ensure that in cases of serological detection of
LPAI or HPAI which cannot be confirmed through virus iso-
lation or PCR tests, appropriate measures are taken, based on
risk assessment. The competent authority shall
inform the
Commission thereof.

Amendment 75

Article 47, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
In this connection, prior provision shall be made for
emergency plans in the event of human contamination. Such
emergency plans shall seek to:

— secure the necessary coordination between Member States,

— avoid panic among the general public,

— combat any trafficking that may arise should serious

risks actually emerge,

— determine the areas to be isolated as a priority,

— identify the population groups to be vaccinated as a prior-

ity,

— ensure fair and universal distribution of anti-epidemic

products.

Amendment 76

Article 47, paragraph 2b (new)

2b.
In the event of an outbreak of an influenza pandemic
in the EU or in neighbouring countries, the Commission must
be able to take crisis measures within 24 hours, such as quar-
antine and disinfection measures at airports in connection
with flights from certain regions and travel restrictions.

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Amendment 77

Article 47, paragraph 2c (new)

The Commission shall take steps to help ensure that
2c.
those
sufficient antivirals and vaccines are available for
exposed to the virus in the event of an outbreak in one or
more Member States.

Amendment 78

Article 47, paragraph 2d (new)

2d. Member States and the Commission shall see to it that,
in the event of a pandemic, the available antivirals and vac-
cines are effectively distributed among the Member States and
countries neighbouring the EU.

Amendment 79

Article 47, paragraph 3a (new)

3a. Member States shall ensure:

— an effective system of risk communication to farmers,
workers in the poultry sector and the public based on a
harmonised strategy and plan of action between auth-
orities responsible for animal and human health at local,
national and EU level;

— that poultry cullers wear protective clothing and take
antiviral drugs as a precaution; vaccination against nor-
mal seasonal influenza should be encouraged as a way to
reduce the chance that this high-risk group might be co-
infected with an avian and a human virus, thus giving
the viruses an opportunity to exchange genes and to gen-
erate pandemic virus strains.

Amendment 80

Article 47, paragraph 3b (new)

3b. Member States shall ensure:

— the availability of an emergency stock of antivirals so that
prophylactic protection in the case of a pandemic can be
extended rapidly to all persons most at risk of exposure
within the EU;

— sufficient vaccine production capacity to ensure that all
persons most at risk of exposure in the event of a pan-
demic can be pre-emptively vaccinated against the strain
in question, if necessary by increasing uptake of the sea-
sonal human influenza vaccine.

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Member States shall report to the Commission about the size
of the emergency stocks of antivirals and about their vaccine
production capacity in order to assist the Commission in
drawing up Community-wide rapid response plans for the dis-
tribution of antivirals between Member States in the case of a
pandemic. The size of the stocks of antivirals and the required
vaccine production capacity shall be calculated on the basis of
sound epidemiological models.

Amendment 81

Article 47, paragraph 3c (new)

3c.
The Commission shall draw up Community-wide pan-
demic preparedness plans for the distribution of vaccines and
antivirals between Member States in the case of a pandemic,
in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 65(3).
Those plans shall be based on the size and the location of
stocks
vaccine production capacities
of Member States. The plans will provide for the allocation
of both vaccines and antivirals to all persons within the EU
most at risk of exposure to an avian influenza infection.
Those plans shall be made public within one year of the adop-
tion of this Directive.

of antivirals

and

Amendment 82

Article 47, paragraph 4a (new)

4a. Member States shall ensure communication and coor-
dination with the Commission and the European Centre for
disease prevention and control in connection with prepared-
ness plans and contingency plans aimed at combating any
influenza pandemic, under the procedure referred to in Arti-
cle 65(3).

Amendment 83

Article 49, point (ba) (new)

(ba)

a certificate is issued, once cleansing, disinfection and
treatment have been completed, guaranteeing that the
sanitary conditions have been met
the premises,
vehicles or border posts to resume normal activities.

for

Amendment 84

Article 50, paragraph 5

5.
The re-repopulation of poultry in contact holdings shall
take place in accordance with the instructions of the competent
authority.

5.
The re-repopulation of poultry in contact holdings shall
take place in accordance with the instructions of the competent
authority, based on a risk assessment.

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Amendment 85
Article 51, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2

That manual shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure
referred to Article 65(2) within six months from the date of
entry into force of this Directive. Any subsequent amendment
to the manual shall be adopted in accordance with the same
procedure

That manual shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure
referred to Article 65(2) within three months from the date of
entry into force of this Directive. Any subsequent amendment
to the manual shall be adopted in accordance with the same
procedure.

Amendment 86
Article 52, paragraph 3a (new)

The Commission shall ensure communication and coop-
3a.
eration between the Community reference laboratory and the
European Centre for disease prevention and control.

Amendment 87
Article 53, paragraph 1, point (a)

(a) vaccination against avian influenza is prohibited on their
territory, except as provided for in Sections 2 and 3;

(a) vaccination against avian influenza is prohibited on their
territory, except as provided for in Sections 2 and 3 and
except if the FAO anticipates an international threat of
avian influenza or if a Member State intends to introduce
extra measures for poultry;

Amendment 88
Article 54, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1a (new)

Member States may also introduce emergency vaccination in
poultry or other birds, in accordance with this section, where
disease is confirmed in a neighbouring country which poses a
significant risk of disease spreading into the EU.

Amendment 89
Article 57, paragraph 2, point (b)

(b)

the geographical area in which the protective vaccination is
to be carried out and the number of holdings in that area;

(b)

the geographical area or risk group in which the protective
vaccination is to be carried out and the number of holdings
in that area;

Amendment 90
Article 57, paragraph 2, point (i)

(i)

the laboratory tests to be carried out in the holdings where
protective vaccination is to be carried out and such tests in
other holdings located in the vaccination area in order to
monitor the epidemiological situation, the effectiveness of
the protective vaccination campaign and the control of
movements of vaccinated poultry and other birds.

(i)

the laboratory tests to be carried out in the holdings where
protective vaccination is to be carried out and such tests in
other holdings located in the vaccination area in order to
monitor the epidemiological situation, the effectiveness of
the protective vaccination campaign and the control of
movements of vaccinated poultry and other birds. If appro-
priate, the plan may refer to provisions concerning the
testing of holdings in the national avian influenza sur-
veillance programme.

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Amendment 91
Article 57, paragraph 3a (new)

3a. Member States with birds of high conservation, genetic
or scientific value shall have authority to acquire and use pre-
ventative vaccines with permission of the Committee and
without reference to the Commission.

Amendment 92
Article 57a (new)

Article 57a

Differentiated protective vaccination

Member States shall introduce specific protective vaccination
plans for zoo animals and officially registered rare breeds of
poultry or other birds, in accordance with Article 57, in order
to prevent unnecessary killing of such animals. Such vacci-
nated animals may be subject to specific restrictions on move-
ment.

Amendment 93
Article 58, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2

The approval of the protective vaccination plan may include
measures restricting the movements of poultry or other birds
and their products. Those measures may include restrictions
concerning specific poultry compartments and other birds com-
partments and the establishment of restricted zones.

The approval of the protective vaccination plan may include
measures restricting the movements of poultry or other birds.
Those measures may include restrictions concerning specific
poultry compartments and other birds compartments and the
establishment of restricted zones.

Amendment 94
Article 58, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
The Commission shall permit Member States to use
protective vaccination for risk groups and risk areas if a
threatening international situation arises, as an alternative
to a general requirement to keep birds indoors, without this
leading to restrictions on Community trade.

Amendment 95
Article 58a (new)

Article 58a

Prohibition on advertisement and labelling of meat in terms of
the avian influenza vaccination characteristics of the animals
from which the meat originates

Supermarkets and other undertakings shall be prohibited from
advertising and/or labelling meat on the basis of the avian
influenza vaccination characteristics of
the animals from
which the meat originates.

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A Community vaccine bank may be established in accord-

1.
ance with the procedure referred in Article 65(2).

A Community vaccine bank shall be established in accord-

1.
ance with the procedure referred in Article 65(2).

Amendment 96
Article 59, paragraph 1

Amendment 97
Article 59, paragraph 2a (new)

2a.
The European Union shall provide practical and finan-
cial assistance in the development of vaccines. It shall also
ensure the swift and unfettered export of vaccines produced
by producer countries to non-producer countries within the
European Union.

Amendment 98
Article 59, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1

3. Where it is in the interest of the Community, the Com-
mission may supply vaccines to third countries.

3. Where it is in the interest of the Community, the Com-
mission may supply vaccines to third countries, and shall
number among its responsibilities the provision of assistance
by all available means, where possible in cooperation with
international organisations,
to third countries which are
unable or insufficiently able to combat an outbreak of avian
influenza effectively.

Amendment 99
Article 63, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall draw up a contingency plan in
accordance with Annex X specifying the national measures to
be implemented in the event of an outbreak and submit that
plan to the Commission for approval.

1. Member States shall draw up a contingency plan in
accordance with Annex X specifying the national measures to
be implemented in the event of an outbreak and submit that
plan to the Commission for approval. The plans shall take
account of national pandemic-influenza preparedness plans
and contingency plans.

Amendment 100
Article 63, paragraph 4a (new)

4a.
An action plan shall be drawn up specifically for Euro-
pean institutions in the event that travel restrictions prevent
international meetings, such as those of the Council and Euro-
pean Parliament, from taking place.

Amendment 101
Article 63, paragraph 5

5.
In addition to the measures provided for paragraphs 1 to
4, further rules to ensure a rapid and efficient eradication of
avian influenza, including provisions on disease control centers,
expert groups and real-time alert exercises, may be adopted in
accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 65(2).

5.
In addition to the measures provided for in paragraphs 1
to 4, further rules to ensure a rapid and efficient eradication of
avian influenza, including provisions on disease control centers,
expert groups and real-time alert exercises, shall be adopted in
accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 65(2).
Member States shall update their contingency plans in accord-
ance with the results of the real-time tests and communicate
the updates to the Commission.

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Amendment 102
Article 63, paragraph 5a (new)

5a.
In addition to the contingency plans, Member States
shall draw up effective human pandemic preparedness plans
which shall include rules for the production, stocking and dis-
tribution of antivirals to the persons most at risk, the coor-
dination of efforts for the development and mass production
of vaccines as well as provisions for mandatory real-time alert
exercises, including cross-border cooperation in crisis manage-
ment, for instance systematic virological screening of air
filters from aircraft. The national preparedness plans, the
results of real-time simulations and the updates of the plans
following real-time simulation shall be communicated to the
Commission and made public within six months following
the adoption of this Directive.

Amendment 103
Article 65, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC
shall be set at three months.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC
shall be set at two months.

Amendment 104
Article 67, paragraph 2

2.
Pending the application of this Directive, further transi-
tional provisions on the control of avian influenza may be
adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Arti-
cle 65(2).

2.
Pending the application of this Directive, transition to the
provisions of this Directive on the control of avian influenza
may be undertaken in accordance with the procedure referred
to in Article 65(2).

Amendment 105
Article 68a (new)

Article 68a

Liaison with the OIE

The Commission shall launch discussions within the OIE to
extend at an international level measures for the combating
and surveillance of avian influenza equivalent to those intro-
duced by the European Union, as well as the requirement con-
cerning systematic declaration of LPAI. The Commission shall
also negotiate the introduction of a mandatory system for the
monitoring of wild birds. The Commission shall present pro-
posals in this respect to the international organisation.

Amendment 106
Annex III

This annex deleted.

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Amendment 107

Annex V, point (ca) (new)

(ca)

density of poultry;

Amendment 108

Annex VI, section 1, point (b)

(b)

the disinfectants to be used and their concentrations must
be officially approved by the competent authority to ensure
destruction of avian influenza virus;

(b)

the disinfection methods and procedures and the disinfec-
tants to be used and their concentrations must be officially
approved by the competent authority to ensure destruction
of avian influenza virus;

Amendment 109

Annex VI, section 2, point (a), point (ii)

(ii) killed poultry or other birds must be sprayed with disinfect-

ant;

(ii) killed poultry or other birds must be sprayed with disinfect-
ant or disinfected by another method approved by the
competent authorities, such as composting;

Amendment 110

Annex VI, section 2, point (a), point (v)

(v) any tissue or blood spilled during the killing or slaughter
or the post-mortem or gross contamination of buildings,
yards, utensils etc. must be carefully collected and disposed
of with the killed poultry or other birds;

(v) any tissue or blood spilled during the killing or the post-
mortem or gross contamination of buildings, yards, utensils
etc. must be carefully collected and disposed of with the
killed poultry or other birds;

Amendment 111

Annex IX, section 2, point (b), point (iii)

(iii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where:

(iii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where cleansing and
disinfection have been carried out in accordance with the
instructions of the competent authority;

— no poultry has been kept for at least three weeks; and

— cleansing and disinfection have been carried out in
the competent

accordance with the instructions of
authority;

Amendment 112

Annex IX, section 2, point (c), point (iii)

(iii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where no poultry has
been kept for at least three weeks, and where cleansing
and disinfection has been carried out;

(iii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where cleansing and
disinfection has been carried out in accordance with the
instructions of the competent authority;

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BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS
BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 113
Annex IX, section 3, point (b), point (ii)

(ii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where:

(ii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where cleansing and
disinfection have been carried out in accordance with the
instructions of the competent authority;

— no poultry has been kept for at least three weeks; and

— cleansing and disinfection have been carried out in
the competent

accordance with the instructions of
authority;

Amendment 114
Annex IX, section 4, point (b), point (iii)

((iii) be placed in a poultry house or shed where:

Deleted

— no poultry has been kept for at least three weeks; and

— cleansing and disinfection have been carried out in
accordance with the instructions of the competent
authority;

Amendment 115
Annex IX, section 4, point (c), point (iii)

(iii) be placed in a poultry-house or shed where no poultry
has been kept for at least three weeks, and where cleans-
ing and disinfection has been carried out;

Deleted

Amendment 116
Annex X, introductory wording

Contingency plans shall meet at least the following criteria:

Contingency plans shall be based on science and risk assess-
ment, shall be sufficiently resourced and shall meet at least
the following criteria:

Amendment 117
Annex X, section 4a (new)

The competent authority must carry out a socio-econ-
4a.
omic impact assessment of the consequences of the contin-
gency plan for the wider rural economy.

Amendment 118
Annex X, section 13

Provisions shall be in place for a close co-operation
13.
between the competent authorities of the veterinary, the public
health and the environmental sector.

Provisions shall be in place for a close co-operation
13.
between the competent authorities of the veterinary, the public
health and the environmental sector, in particular to ensure
proper risk communication to farmers, workers in the poultry
sector and the public.