19.11.98 Official Journal of the European Communities L 309/47 COMMISSION DECISION of 9 November 1998 on additional Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany (notified under document number C(1998) 3358) (only the German text is authentic) (98/650/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field ('), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (%), and in particular Atrticle 3(3) thereof, Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in Germany in 1997; whereas the appearance of the disease represents a serious danger to Community pig stocks; whereas with a view to contributing towards the speedy eradication of the disease the Community is able to contribute to expenditure incurred by the Member States for losses suffered,; Whereas the Commission adopted Decision 98/60/EC on Community financial aid towards the eradication of class- ical swine fever in Germany (*); whereas an initial tranche by way of an advance payment of ECU 5 million has been paid under that Decision; Whereas on 26 May 1998 Germany presented an applica- tion for reimbursement of all the expenditure incurred within the country in 1997; whereas the available appro- priations in the current financial year cannot cover all the eligible expenditure; whereas only an additional tranche of ECU 2 million can be granted at this stage; Whereas further tranches may be granted at a later stage once the Commission has verified the information provided in the application for reimbursement; 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 Germany may obtain an additional tranche of ECU 2 million in financial assistance from the Community for eligible expenditure incurred under eradication measures relating to outbreaks of classical swine fever which occurred in the course of 1997. Article 2 The amount of the tranche referred to in Article 1 shall be paid to Germany as soon as this Decision has been adopted. Article 3 1. The Commission may make on-the-spot checks, with the cooperation of the competent national author- ities, on the application of measures and expenditure in receipt of support. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the result of the checks carried out. 2. Articles 8 and 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (*) shall apply mutatis mutandis. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 9 November 1998. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission () OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. @) O] L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31. () OJ L 16, 21. 1. 1998, p. 37. () OJ L 94, 28. 4. 1970, p. 13.