COMMISSION DECISION of 23 December 1992 approving the plan concerning infectious haemopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia presented by Belgium (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

(93/76/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, in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 90/495/EEC, Member States must submit a plan for assessing the rate of infection of infectious haemopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) in their territory;

Whereas by letter dated 27 May 1992, Belgium has notified the Commission of its plan;

Whereas, after examination, the plan was found to comply with Decision 90/495/EEC, and in particular with Article 3 thereof;

Whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community, as foreseen in Article 7 of Decision 90/495/EEC, 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 for assessing the rate of infection of IHN and VHS within its territory, presented by Belgium, is hereby approved.

Article 2

Belgium shall bring into force by 1 October 1992 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

The financial participation of the Community for Belgium is fixed at 50 % of the expenditure incurred pursuant to points 4 and 5 of Article 3 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 Belgium.

Done at Brussels, 23 December 1992.

For the Commission

Ray MAC SHARRY

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No L 276, 6. 10. 1990, p. 37.