2003/849/EC: Commission Decision of 28 November 2003 approving programmes for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases and for the prevention of zoonoses presented by the Member States for the year 2004 and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (notified under document number C(2003) 4424)
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1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Austria is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Austria for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 200000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by the Czech Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Czech Republic for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 650000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Germany for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 800000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Finland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Finland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 70000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Latvia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Latvia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 370000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1800000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 110000.
1. The programme for the eradication of rabies presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the purchase and distribution of vaccine plus baits for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000. CHAPTER II Bovine brucellosis
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 85000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4000000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5000000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1500000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 50000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 150000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1800000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovenia and for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 110000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by the United Kingdom is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the United Kingdom for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2000000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme. CHAPTER III Bovine tuberculosis
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5000000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 4500000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1200000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 70000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Poland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Poland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 150000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 40000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of bovine tuberculosis presented by the United Kingdom is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the United Kingdom for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2000000, for: (a) the costs of tuberculin testing; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme. CHAPTER IV Enzootic bovine leucosis
1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 100000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 40000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of enzootic bovine leucosis presented by the United Kingdom is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the United Kingdom for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 5000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme. CHAPTER V Ovine and caprine brucellosis
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Cyprus is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Cyprus for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 725000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Greece is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Greece for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 1000000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) salaries of contractual veterinarians specially recruited for that programme; and (d) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 6500000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 300000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 3500000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 17000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 2000000, for: (a) the purchase of vaccines; (b) the cost of laboratory tests; (c) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme.
1. The programme for the eradication of ovine and caprine brucellosis presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 70000, for: (a) the cost of laboratory tests; (b) compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to that programme. CHAPTER VI Blue tongue
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 150000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by France for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 225000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of blue tongue presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of serological and entomological surveillance to be incurred by Italy for the programme referred in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 700000. CHAPTER VII Salmonella in poultry
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Austria is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Austria for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 150000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC(6), up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Denmark is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Denmark for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 260000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by France is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 700000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Ireland for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 90000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by the Netherlands is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Netherlands for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State.
1. The programme for the control of salmonella in breeding poultry presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the implementation of the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000. The financial contribution by the Community shall be for: (a) either the destruction of breeding poultry or the difference between the estimated value of such breeding poultry and the income from the sale of the heat-treated meat obtained from this poultry; (b) the destruction of incubated hatching eggs; (c) either the destruction of non-incubated hatching eggs or the difference between the estimated value of such non-incubated hatching eggs and the income from the sale of the heat-treated egg products obtained from those eggs; (d) the purchase of vaccines in so far as they do not interfere with the implementation of the programme; (e) the costs of bacteriological tests performed in the framework of official sampling as laid down in Annex III, section I of Council Directive 92/117/EEC, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5 per test to be reimbursed to the Member State. CHAPTER VIII African swine fever, classical swine fever, and swine vesicular disease
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of African swine fever and classical swine fever presented by Italy is hereby approved with respect to Sardinia for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological laboratory tests and those costs to be incurred by Italy for compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 250000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of swine vesicular disease presented by Italy is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological laboratory tests and those costs to be incurred by Italy for compensation for owners for the slaughter of animals subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1, and shall not exceed EUR 400000.
1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Belgium is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Belgium for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 175000.
1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by the Czech Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by the Czech Republic for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 75000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Germany for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 800000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Lithuania for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 20000.
1. The programme for the control and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Luxembourg is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Luxembourg for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 90000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by Slovenia is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by Slovenia for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 30000.
1. The programme for the eradication and monitoring of classical swine fever presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological tests of domestic pigs and wild boar and the costs to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the destruction of carcasses of wild boars subject to the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 125000. CHAPTER IX Aujeszky's disease
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Belgium is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Belgium for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 700000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Spain is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Spain for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 75000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Hungary is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Hungary for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 100000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Ireland is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Ireland for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 50000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Lithuania is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Lithuania for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 50000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Malta is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Malta for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 5000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by Portugal is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by Portugal for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 50000.
1. The programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease presented by the Slovak Republic is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the cost of laboratory tests to be incurred by the Slovak Republic for the programme referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not exceed EUR 60000. CHAPTER X Heartwater, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis
1. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Guadeloupe presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 2. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Martinique presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 3. The programme for the eradication of heartwater, babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Réunion presented by France is hereby approved for the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004. 4. The financial contribution by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs to be incurred by France for the implementation of the programmes referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, and shall not exceed EUR 250000. CHAPTER XI General and final provisions
1. For the programmes referred to in Articles 9 to 40, the eligible costs for the compensation for the slaughter of animals shall be limited as provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. The average compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States shall be calculated on the basis of the number of animals slaughtered in the Member State and: (a) for bovine animals, up to a maximum of EUR 300 per animal; (b) for sheep and goats, up to a maximum of EUR 35 per animal. 3. The maximum amount of compensation to be reimbursed to the Member States per single animal shall not exceed EUR 1000 per bovine animal and EUR 100 per sheep or goat.
The maximum amounts of the testing and vaccination costs to be reimbursed to the Member States for the programmes referred to in Article 9 to 40 and 60 to 67 shall not exceed: >TABLE>
The conversion rate for applications submitted in national currency in month "n" shall be that of the 10th day of month "n + 1" or for the first preceding day for which a rate is quoted.
1. The financial contribution by the Community for the programmes referred to in Articles 1 to 68 shall be granted provided that the implementation of those programmes is in conformity with the relevant provisions of Community law, including rules on competition and on the award of public contracts, and subject to the conditions provided for in points (a) to (f): (a) bringing into force by 1 January 2004 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions by the Member State or Acceding Member State concerned for implementing the programme; (b) forwarding by 1 June 2004 at the latest, the preliminary technical and financial evaluation of the programme, in accordance with Article 24(7) of Decision 90/424/EEC; (c) forwarding an intermediate report, covering the first six months of the programme, at the latest four weeks after the end of the implementation period covered by the report; (d) forwarding a final report by 1 June 2005 at the latest, on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred and the results attained during the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004; (e) implementing the programme efficiently; (f) no other Community contribution has been or will be asked for these measures. 2. In case the Member State or concerned Acceding Member State does not comply with those rules, the Commission shall reduce the contribution of the Community having regard to the nature and gravity of the infringement, and to the financial loss suffered by the Community.
The present Decision shall apply from 1 January 2004.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 28 November 2003. For the Commission David Byrne Member of the Commission (1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1). (2) OJ L 347, 12.12.1990, p. 27. Revision as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54). (3) OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 77. (4) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103. (5) OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1. (6) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 38.
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