2000/510/EC: Commission Decision of 26 July 2000 on Community financial assistance towards the eradication of avian influenza in Italy in 1999 (notified under document number C(2000) 2282) (Text with EEA relevance) (Only the Italian text is authentic)

Commission Decision
of 26 July 2000
on Community financial assistance towards the eradication of avian influenza in Italy in 1999
(notified under document number C(2000) 2282)
(Only the Italian text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2000/510/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 Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999(2), and in particular Article 3(3) and (5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of avian influenza occurred in Italy in 1999. The appearance of the disease represents a serious danger to Community stocks. With a view to contributing towards the speedy eradication of the disease the Community is able to contribute to eligible expenditure incurred by the Member States.
(2) As soon as the presence of avian influenza was officially confirmed the Italian authorities reported that they had taken appropriate measures, including the measures listed in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.
(3) Pending completion of checks by the Commission that, on the one hand, Community veterinary rules have been observed and, on the other, that the conditions for a Community financial contribution are met, a first advance should be paid immediately.
(4) Further tranches may be granted at a later stage once the Commission has verified the information provided by Italy, subject to appropriations being available.
(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,