Commission Decision of 25 November 1996 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever for 1997 presented by Italy and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Italian text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 25 November 1996 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever for 1997 presented by Italy and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Italian text is authentic) (97/45/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
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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 Council Decision 94/370/EC (2) and, in particular, Article 24 thereof,
Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of African swine fever and classical swine fever;
Whereas, by letter dated 30 May 1996, Italy has submitted a programme for the eradication of these diseases;
Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to be in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3) as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);
Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal disease which can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 96/598/EC (5);
Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy up to a maximum of ECU 1 000 000;
Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,