Document ID: 31987D0479

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COMMISSION DECISION
of 9 September 1987
approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of leukosis in cattle presented by France
(Only the French text is authentic)
(87/479/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 87/58/EEC of 22 December 1986 introducing a supplementary Community measure for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leukosis in cattle (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 87/58/EEC, Member States, as appropriate, are to prepare plans for the eradication of enzootic bovine leukosis in accordance with Article 4 of Council Directive 77/391/EEC of 17 May 1977 introducing Community measures for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leukosis in cattle (2), and in accordance with the criteria established by Council Directive 78/52/EEC of 13 December 1977 establishing the Community criteria for national plans for the accelerated eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leukosis in cattle (3);
Whereas by letters dated 25 March and 5 May 1987 France notified the Commission of its plan for the accelerated eradication of leukosis in cattle;
Whereas after examination the plan was found to comply with Directives 77/391/EEC and 78/52/EEC and Decision 87/58/EEC; whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee; whereas the Fund Committee has been consulted,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The plan for accelerated eradication of leukosis in cattle presented by France is hereby approved.
Article 2
France shall bring into force by 1 January 1988 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.
Done at Brussels, 9 September 1987.

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