2001/653/EC: Commission Decision of 16 August 2001 concerning a financial contribution towards the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in France in 2001 (notified under document number C(2001) 2538)

Commission Decision
of 16 August 2001
concerning a financial contribution towards the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in France in 2001
(notified under document number C(2001) 2538)
(Only the French text is authentic)
(2001/653/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 2001/12/EC(2), and in particular Article 11(2) and (4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth occurred in France in 2001. 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 expenditures incurred by the Member State.
(2) As soon as the presence of foot-and-mouth disease was officially confirmed the French authorities reported that they had taken measures listed in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC and implemented immediately the relevant provisions of 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) Pending completion of checks by the Commission, a first advance should be paid as soon as credits are available.
(6) It is appropriate to define the term "adequate compensation of farmers" used in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC.
(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,