98/649/EC: Commission Decision of 9 November 1998 on additional Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain (notified under document number C(1998) 3357) (only the Spanish text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 9 November 1998 on additional Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain (notified under document number C(1998) 3357) (only the Spanish text is authentic) (98/649/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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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 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 3(3) thereof,
Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in Spain in 1997; whereas the appearance of the disease represents a serious danger to Community pig stocks; whereas with a view to contributing towards the speedy eradication of the disease the Community is able to contribute to expenditure incurred by the Member States for losses suffered;
Whereas the Commission adopted Decision 98/63/EC (3) on Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain; whereas an initial tranche by way of an advance payment of ECU 4 million has been paid under that Decision;
Whereas on 8 June 1998 Spain presented an application for reimbursement of all the expenditure incurred within the country in 1997; whereas the available appropriations in the current financial year cannot cover all the eligible expenditure; whereas only an additional tranche of ECU 3 million can be granted at this stage;
Whereas further tranches may be granted at a later stage once the Commission has verified the information provided in the application for reimbursement;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,