2001/617/EC: Commission Decision of 20 July 2001 concerning a financial contribution towards the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in Greece in 2000 (notified under document number C(2001) 2224)

Commission Decision
of 20 July 2001
concerning a financial contribution towards the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in Greece in 2000
(notified under document number C(2001) 2224)
(Only the Greek text is authentic)
(2001/617/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), as last amended by Decision (EC) No 2001/12/EC(2), and in particular Article 11(2) and (4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth occurred in Greece in 2000. The onset of the disease represents a serious danger to Community stocks. With a view to preventing the spread of the disease and contributing to its eradication the Community may contribute to eligible expenditure incurred by the Member State.
(2) As soon as the presence of foot-and-mouth disease was officially confirmed the Greek authorities reported that they had taken measures listed in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC, and immediately implemented the relevant provisions of Council Directive 85/511/EC(3).
(3) Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(4), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 apply.
(4) The financial contribution from the Community shall be granted provided that the actions planned are efficiently carried out and that the authorities supply all the necessary information within the time limits laid down.
(5) It is appropriate to precise the term "adequate compensation of farmers" used in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.
(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,