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The Commission has not received any complaints about the late decisions mentioned by the Court. (ii) The Commission has not appreciably changed the eligibility rules, since the costs incurred for preventive slaughter have always been regarded as eligible for Community funding, as they were crucial in combating the epidemic. 
The Commission has not received any complaints about the late decisions mentioned by the Court. (ii) The Commission has not appreciably changed the eligibility rules, since the costs incurred for preventive slaughter have always been regarded as eligible for Community funding, as they were crucial in combating the epidemic.
The same applies to partial preventive slaughter of the different species. 
The same applies to partial preventive slaughter of the different species.
Community funding for preventive slaughter carried out by the Member States where no outbreaks occurred is not obli-gatory. 
Community funding for preventive slaughter carried out by the Member States where no outbreaks occurred is not obligatory.
The funding provided for by the four decisions is based on Article 5(3) of Decision 90/424/EEC. (iii) Finally,prioritywasgivenbyboththeMemberStatesandthe Commission to Community financing of indemnification of livestock farmers. 
The funding provided for by the four decisions is based on Article 5(3) of Decision 90/424/EEC. (iii) Finally,prioritywasgivenbyboththeMemberStatesandthe Commission to Community financing of indemnification of livestock farmers.
It was not until 27 February 2003 that the United Kingdom was able to present a provisional request for reimbursement of operational costs in addition to indemnification. 
It was not until 27 February 2003 that the United Kingdom was able to present a provisional request for reimbursement of operational costs in addition to indemnification.
Detailed information on outbreaks is available in the ADNS data base. 
Detailed information on outbreaks is available in the ADNS data base.
The Member States also regularly reported to the Standing Committee the measures that they had taken to combat the disease. 
The Member States also regularly reported to the Standing Committee the measures that they had taken to combat the disease.
The model for applying for reimbursement and the information required have been standardised since the swine fever epidemic in 1997. 
The model for applying for reimbursement and the information required have been standardised since the swine fever epidemic in 1997.
The model was not included in the annex of the specific financing decisions but was communicated directly to the Member States. 
The model was not included in the annex of the specific financing decisions but was communicated directly to the Member States.
This problem was noted by the Commission. 
This problem was noted by the Commission.
However, when it was not possible to obtain an adequate guarantee as to the number of animals for which indemnification had actually been paid, DG SANCO applied a flat-rate financial adjustment in order to cover the financial risk incurred by the Commission. 
However, when it was not possible to obtain an adequate guarantee as to the number of animals for which indemnification had actually been paid, DG SANCO applied a flat-rate financial adjustment in order to cover the financial risk incurred by the Commission.
Given the scale and diversity of the expenditure presen-ted, the Commission takes the view that the periods for checks are reasonable. 
Given the scale and diversity of the expenditure presented, the Commission takes the view that the periods for checks are reasonable.
3.3.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 54/41 Moreover, the Court’s statement relates only to payment of the balance. 
3.3.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 54/41 Moreover, the CourtŐs statement relates only to payment of the balance.
In fact, sizable advances were paid to the Member States after the financing decisions were adopted. 
In fact, sizable advances were paid to the Member States after the financing decisions were adopted.
These were paid in 2002 (EUR 355 million to the United Kingdom on 22 February 2002, EUR 3,3 million to France on 14 March 2002, EUR 2,7 million to Ireland on 1 March 2002 and EUR 39 million to the Netherlands on 26 February 2002). 
These were paid in 2002 (EUR 355 million to the United Kingdom on 22 February 2002, EUR 3,3 million to France on 14 March 2002, EUR 2,7 million to Ireland on 1 March 2002 and EUR 39 million to the Netherlands on 26 February 2002).
These EUR 400 million represent around 86 % of the total finally paid out. 
These EUR 400 million represent around 86 % of the total finally paid out.
The reimbursement rates for veterinary expenditure were established by a Council decision. 
The reimbursement rates for veterinary expenditure were established by a Council decision.
In the past, there was a discrepancy between the rates applied by DG SANCO and DG AGRI in the pig sector. 
In the past, there was a discrepancy between the rates applied by DG SANCO and DG AGRI in the pig sector.
Since the swine fever epidemic in 1997, the rates have been harmonised and set at a co-funding rate of 50 %. 
Since the swine fever epidemic in 1997, the rates have been harmonised and set at a co-funding rate of 50 %.
Since its first report in 1999 on ‘Income Insurance in European Agriculture’, the Commission has conducted a follow-up study on ‘Financing risk for livestock epidemics’ that includes an analysis of current practices in Member States and outlines possible solutions for the future. 
Since its first report in 1999 on ÔIncome Insurance in European AgricultureŐ, the Commission has conducted a follow-up study on ÔFinancing risk for livestock epidemicsŐ that includes an analysis of current practices in Member States and outlines possible solutions for the future.
It appears from that study that there is no simple solution to this complex issue. 
It appears from that study that there is no simple solution to this complex issue.
The complexity of the economic problems posed by animal diseases and the ways of facing the related risks is confirmed by studies done by international organisations such as the OECD and by recent experiences in other countries of the world which have been struck by FMD, BSE or avian influenza. 
The complexity of the economic problems posed by animal diseases and the ways of facing the related risks is confirmed by studies done by international organisations such as the OECD and by recent experiences in other countries of the world which have been struck by FMD, BSE or avian influenza.
However, consultations and EU supported research on these matters continue with a view to establishing the sound scientific basis which is necessary to draft a proposal to amend Council Decision 90/424/EEC that can be supported by the EU legislator. 
However, consultations and EU supported research on these matters continue with a view to establishing the sound scientific basis which is necessary to draft a proposal to amend Council Decision 90/424/EEC that can be supported by the EU legislator.
87 and 88. 
87 and 88.
In several Member States, there are arrangements for livestock farmers to make compulsory contributions to a fund which is designed to cover the costs of eradication of animal diseases. 
In several Member States, there are arrangements for livestock farmers to make compulsory contributions to a fund which is designed to cover the costs of eradication of animal diseases.
The Commission does not think that, on the whole, the sector is profiting from an epidemic. 
The Commission does not think that, on the whole, the sector is profiting from an epidemic.
These profits mainly result from an increase in the volume of meat exports to the United Kingdom and the remainder of the European Union and an increase in market prices due to falling production in the United Kingdom. 
These profits mainly result from an increase in the volume of meat exports to the United Kingdom and the remainder of the European Union and an increase in market prices due to falling production in the United Kingdom.
The part played by the windfall effect after the crisis is impossible to assess. 
The part played by the windfall effect after the crisis is impossible to assess.
There is no equal treatment for breeders in all aspects throughout the Community. 
There is no equal treatment for breeders in all aspects throughout the Community.
Tax policies remain the responsibility of the Member States. 
Tax policies remain the responsibility of the Member States.
In 2001 the Commission was acting on the basis of Decision 90/424/EEC. 
In 2001 the Commission was acting on the basis of Decision 90/424/EEC.
COMMISSION MANAGEMENT AFTER THE CRISIS 90. 
COMMISSION MANAGEMENT AFTER THE CRISIS 90.
On several occasions the Commission has described the new FMD control Directive 2003/85/EC as a prudent reform of the measures in place in 2001. 
On several occasions the Commission has described the new FMD control Directive 2003/85/EC as a prudent reform of the measures in place in 2001.
This Directive does not change the main principles of the control measures. (a) Emergency vaccination was provided for in Directive 85/511/EEC. 
This Directive does not change the main principles of the control measures. (a) Emergency vaccination was provided for in Directive 85/511/EEC.
However, the absence of a pre-defined exit strategy, the uncertainty about the future of the vaccinated animals and their products, and the consequences for international trade discouraged Member States from simply having recourse to emergency vaccination. 
However, the absence of a pre-defined exit strategy, the uncertainty about the future of the vaccinated animals and their products, and the consequences for international trade discouraged Member States from simply having recourse to emergency vaccination.
Council Directive 2003/85/EC shifts the emphasis on emergency vaccination from an instrument of last resort more to the forefront of the control measures and reflects the technical developments in laboratory diagnosis and the regulatory modifications made to the OIE Animal Health Code. (b) The provisions on contingency planning included in Directive 2003/85/EC are by and large based on the recommendations provided for in the guidelines developed in 1995 and 1998. 
Council Directive 2003/85/EC shifts the emphasis on emergency vaccination from an instrument of last resort more to the forefront of the control measures and reflects the technical developments in laboratory diagnosis and the regulatory modifications made to the OIE Animal Health Code. (b) The provisions on contingency planning included in Directive 2003/85/EC are by and large based on the recommendations provided for in the guidelines developed in 1995 and 1998.
(Documents VI/5211/95 andVI/6319/98 – Rev.1). 
(Documents VI/5211/95 andVI/6319/98 Đ Rev.1).
The new requirements for contingency planning request also that account be taken of a worst case scenario which is defined not only by the natural course of the disease but also by the intentional release of FMD virus. (c) As clarified in point 58, diagnosing FMD on clinical grounds in conjunction with an epidemiological link to a confirmed outbreak was already provided for in Article 5(3) of Directive 85/511/EEC. 
The new requirements for contingency planning request also that account be taken of a worst case scenario which is defined not only by the natural course of the disease but also by the intentional release of FMD virus. (c) As clarified in point 58, diagnosing FMD on clinical grounds in conjunction with an epidemiological link to a confirmed outbreak was already provided for in Article 5(3) of Directive 85/511/EEC.
Based on the experience in 2001, Directive 2003/85/EC included this option in the definition of an outbreak. 
Based on the experience in 2001, Directive 2003/85/EC included this option in the definition of an outbreak.
In this respect the outbreak definition in Directive 2003/85/EC is different from the definition provided for in the OIE Animal Health Code. 
In this respect the outbreak definition in Directive 2003/85/EC is different from the definition provided for in the OIE Animal Health Code.
However, in practice, a reasonable clinical diagnosis of FMD, even in the context of an ongoing outbreak, may only be established in animals of certain susceptible species that display clear clinical signs. (d) Article 4(3) of Directive 90/425/EEC already requires Member States to take the appropriate measures to penalise any infringement of veterinary legislation in relation to trade by natural or legal persons. 
However, in practice, a reasonable clinical diagnosis of FMD, even in the context of an ongoing outbreak, may only be established in animals of certain susceptible species that display clear clinical signs. (d) Article 4(3) of Directive 90/425/EEC already requires Member States to take the appropriate measures to penalise any infringement of veterinary legislation in relation to trade by natural or legal persons.
However, the Council refused to reinforce further Community provisions on sanctions in case of violation of Community law, as laid down in Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004. 
However, the Council refused to reinforce further Community provisions on sanctions in case of violation of Community law, as laid down in Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.
C 54/42 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie 3.3.2005 (e) As indicated in paragraph 80, the obligation to notify outbreaks through the system of ADNS is laid down in Directive 82/894/EEC, which also specifies the details of the required information. 
C 54/42 EN Official Journal of the European Union 3.3.2005 (e) As indicated in paragraph 80, the obligation to notify outbreaks through the system of ADNS is laid down in Directive 82/894/EEC, which also specifies the details of the required information.
A cost-benefit analysis is particularly useful only if there are alternative strategies. 
A cost-benefit analysis is particularly useful only if there are alternative strategies.
As the EU is recognised as free of FMD and infection, prophylactic vaccination is not a realistic option because of the many different strains and types of the virus and the exorbitant costs. 
As the EU is recognised as free of FMD and infection, prophylactic vaccination is not a realistic option because of the many different strains and types of the virus and the exorbitant costs.
Directive 2003/85/EC does not change the principles of the control policy. 
Directive 2003/85/EC does not change the principles of the control policy.
A cost-benefit analysis as a follow-up to the one carried out in 1989 was therefore considered unnecessary. 
A cost-benefit analysis as a follow-up to the one carried out in 1989 was therefore considered unnecessary.
However, conservative estimates only of the costs for the vaccines in case of pan-vaccination of the livestock population registered in the EU in 2001 amount to EUR 150 to 250 million per year. 
However, conservative estimates only of the costs for the vaccines in case of pan-vaccination of the livestock population registered in the EU in 2001 amount to EUR 150 to 250 million per year.
Were the costs for the administration of the vaccines inclu-ded, this amount could easily double. 
Were the costs for the administration of the vaccines included, this amount could easily double.
These estimates do not take account of possible restrictions on exports from Member States, the increase in imports of animal products from countries vacci-nating, the disruption of the single market if some Member States would not agree to prophylactic vaccination and the costs of the number of outbreaks still occurring despite vaccination. 
These estimates do not take account of possible restrictions on exports from Member States, the increase in imports of animal products from countries vacci-nating, the disruption of the single market if some Member States would not agree to prophylactic vaccination and the costs of the number of outbreaks still occurring despite vaccination.
The economic impact analysis carried out before submitting the proposal for a new Directive estimated Commission expenditure for maintaining the disease free status and preparing for an emergency at about EUR 4 million per year. 
The economic impact analysis carried out before submitting the proposal for a new Directive estimated Commission expenditure for maintaining the disease free status and preparing for an emergency at about EUR 4 million per year.
The control measures under Directive 2003/85/EC allow the Member States to use all available and proportionate measures to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible. 
The control measures under Directive 2003/85/EC allow the Member States to use all available and proportionate measures to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible.
Such measures could allow the coexistence of pre-emptive killing and emergency vaccination. 
Such measures could allow the coexistence of pre-emptive killing and emergency vaccination.
The most recent modifications made to the FMD Chapter in the OIE Animal Health Code helped the Commission and the Member States to adapt the Community control measures. 
The most recent modifications made to the FMD Chapter in the OIE Animal Health Code helped the Commission and the Member States to adapt the Community control measures.
However, the scientific basis for this move of the OIE comes by and large from the research carried out in Europe and supported by the Commission. 
However, the scientific basis for this move of the OIE comes by and large from the research carried out in Europe and supported by the Commission.
It is worth comparing the report of the Scientific Committee of 1999 on emergency vaccination with the current OIE recommendation to acknowledge its pioneering character. 
It is worth comparing the report of the Scientific Committee of 1999 on emergency vaccination with the current OIE recommendation to acknowledge its pioneering character.
The Commission made numerous interventions in mul-tilateral and bilateral forums to promote the principles of regionalisation. 
The Commission made numerous interventions in multilateral and bilateral forums to promote the principles of regionalisation.
The regionalisation policy dates back to Directive 72/462/EEC and has been at the heart of EC import and trade policy ever since. 
The regionalisation policy dates back to Directive 72/462/EEC and has been at the heart of EC import and trade policy ever since.
The fact that, in an outbreak situation, certain third countries do not recognise the regionalisation proposed by the Commission and impose unjustified restrictions on trade suggests that these restrictions are primarily motivated by commercial considerations. 
The fact that, in an outbreak situation, certain third countries do not recognise the regionalisation proposed by the Commission and impose unjustified restrictions on trade suggests that these restrictions are primarily motivated by commercial considerations.
92. (a) In its proposal for Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 on official feed and food controls (COM(2003) 52), adopted on 29 April 2004, the Commission sought to reinforce the consequences of failure to notify a suspicion of an animal disease by qualifying it as a criminal offence leading to penal sanctions. 
92. (a) In its proposal for Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 on official feed and food controls (COM(2003) 52), adopted on 29 April 2004, the Commission sought to reinforce the consequences of failure to notify a suspicion of an animal disease by qualifying it as a criminal offence leading to penal sanctions.
The European Parliament and the Council have declined such reinforcement in this provision. 
The European Parliament and the Council have declined such reinforcement in this provision.
Member States shall lay down the rules on sanctions applicable to infringements of feed and food law and other Community provisions relating to the protection of animal health and welfare and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. 
Member States shall lay down the rules on sanctions applicable to infringements of feed and food law and other Community provisions relating to the protection of animal health and welfare and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.
Furthermore, Articles 3(2) and 11(4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC clearly set incentives for early notification and conditions for compensation. 
Furthermore, Articles 3(2) and 11(4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC clearly set incentives for early notification and conditions for compensation.
In particular it provides for compensation for animals slaughtered or killed for disease control purposes. 
In particular it provides for compensation for animals slaughtered or killed for disease control purposes.
It is in the economic interest of the farmer to notify possible disease as early as possible because any animals that die before notification are not eligible for compensation. 
It is in the economic interest of the farmer to notify possible disease as early as possible because any animals that die before notification are not eligible for compensation.
These considerations are also included in the compensation schemes of certain Member States. (b) This requirement is in line with international standards. 
These considerations are also included in the compensation schemes of certain Member States. (b) This requirement is in line with international standards.
Setting a shorter deadline would only be meaningful to the extent that it would become possible to punish intentional delays. 
Setting a shorter deadline would only be meaningful to the extent that it would become possible to punish intentional delays.
However, it is necessary to acknowledge that outbreaks may occur under various conditions, including in remote areas with poor communication. 
However, it is necessary to acknowledge that outbreaks may occur under various conditions, including in remote areas with poor communication.
It is important to take account of the real situation, where the notification of any suspicion to the competent authorities has to be done immediately. 
It is important to take account of the real situation, where the notification of any suspicion to the competent authorities has to be done immediately.
These authorities have to take the necessary steps according to the legislation immediately, and thereby to prevent or at least limit the spread of disease. (c) Although it is advisable to slaughter the animals quic-kly, the need for supporting documents on the amounts to be reimbursed make it necessary to compile a detailed financial inventory. 
These authorities have to take the necessary steps according to the legislation immediately, and thereby to prevent or at least limit the spread of disease. (c) Although it is advisable to slaughter the animals quickly, the need for supporting documents on the amounts to be reimbursed make it necessary to compile a detailed financial inventory.
Rapid and decisive action is essential to the success of the measures. 
Rapid and decisive action is essential to the success of the measures.
However, a detailed inventory of the animals of susceptible species was required in Articles 4 and 5 of Directive 85/511/EEC and is required in Article 4(3)(a) of Directive 2003/85/EC. 
However, a detailed inventory of the animals of susceptible species was required in Articles 4 and 5 of Directive 85/511/EEC and is required in Article 4(3)(a) of Directive 2003/85/EC.
3.3.2005 CS Úřední věstník Evropské unie C 54/43 96. 
3.3.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 54/43 96.
For the Commission and the Member States there are no realistic alternatives to the current provisions. 
For the Commission and the Member States there are no realistic alternatives to the current provisions.