Commission Decision

of 31 March 2000

approving the plan presented by Germany for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Saxony-Anhalt

(notified under document number C(2000) 911)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/281/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 6a(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Classical swine fever has occurred in the feral pig population in an area of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

(2) German authorities have presented a plan for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs covering the concerned areas of Saxony-Anhalt.

(3) The submitted plan has been examined and found to comply with the provisions of Directive 80/217/EEC.

(4) 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 Germany for the eradication of classical swine fever in feral pigs in Saxony-Anhalt is hereby approved.

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 31 March 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 47, 21.2.1980, p. 11.