89/455/EEC: Council Decision of 24 July 1989 introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention

COUNCIL  DECISION
of 24 July 1989
introducing Community measures to set up pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention
(89/455/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas the continued presence of rabies in certain areas of the Community involves a risk of propagation which constitutes a danger for Community livestock, likely to jeopardize the profitability of stockfarming, and a threat to human health;
Whereas the continued presence of rabies may create barriers to trade between Member States in live animals as a result of the introduction of measures to control animal movements;
Whereas it is therefore necessary to encourage the setting up of large scale pilot projects for the control of rabies with a view to its eradication or prevention and to that end to provide for Community financial aid;
Whereas it is necessary for facilities to be provided for the planning and the examination of the results of such pilot projects, particularly in cross-border areas; whereas it is necessary to involve national voluntary organizations in these projects for their contribution to the preservation and conservation of flora and fauna in the Member States;
Whereas it is also necessary to establish a cooperation procedure between the Member States and the Commission for implementing the plans for pilot projects,