COMMISSION DECISION of 26 November 1991 approving the plan for infectious haemopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia submitted by Ireland (Only the English text is authentic) (91/641/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Decision 90/495/EEC of 24 September 1990 introducing a Community financial measure with a view to the eradication of infectious haemopoietic necrosis of salmonids in the Community (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas Article 1 of Decision 90/495/EEC requires Member States to submit a plan for assessing the rate in their territory for infectious haemopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS);
Whereas by letter dated 24 May 1991 Ireland transmitted a plan to the Commission;
Whereas examination has shown that it meets the requirements of Decision 90/495/EEC, and in particular Article 3 thereof;
Whereas the conditions for a Community financial contribution pursuant to Article 7 of the said Decision are therefore met;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The plan submitted by Ireland for determining the rate of IHN and VHS infection on its territory is hereby approved.
Article 2
Ireland shall bring into force by 1 October 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.
Article 3
The Community's financial contribution to Ireland shall be 50 % of expenditure on the action specified in Article 3 (4) and (5) of Decision 90/495/EEC.
Article 4
The Community financial participation is granted upon presentation of the supporting documents.
Article 5
This Decision is addressed to Ireland. Done at Brussels, 26 November 1991.