Article 3
Arrangements for the payment of the financial contribution 1. Subject to the results of the checks referred to in Article 6 below, an advance of EUR 1000000 shall be paid, as part of the Community financial contribution mentioned in Article 1, on the basis of supporting documents submitted by Denmark relating to the swift and adequate compensation of owners for the compulsory slaughter, the destruction of the animals and eggs and, if necessary, the products used for cleaning, disinfecting and disinsectisation of the holdings and equipment, as well as the destruction of contaminated feed and materials. 2. Once the checks referred to in Article 6 have been carried out, the Commission shall decide on the balance in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 41 of Decision 90/424/EEC.