1999/335/EC: Commission Decision of 7 May 1999 approving the plans presented by Germany for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Baden Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate (notified under document number C(1999) 1177) (Only the German text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION
of 7 May 1999
approving the plans presented by Germany for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Baden W端rttemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate
(notified under document number C(1999) 1177)
(Only the German text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(1999/335/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 6a, paragraph 4 thereof,
(1) Whereas classical swine fever has occured in the feral pig population in two areas of Baden-W端rttemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany;
(2) Whereas German authorities have presented plans for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs covering the concerned areas of Baden-W端rttemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate;
(3) Whereas the submitted plans have been examined and found to comply with the provisions of Directive 80/217/EEC;
(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,