12. 3. 83 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 66/11 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 1 March 1983 approving the extended plan for the eradication of bovine brucellosis presented by the Hellenic Republic (Only the Greek text is authentic) (83/102/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 77/391/EEC of 17 May 1977 introducing Community measures for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle ('), as amended by Directive 82/400/EEC (3), and in particular Article 9 (2) thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 78/52/EEC of 13 December 1977 establishing the Community criteria for national plans for the accelerated eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and enzootic leucosis in cattle (°), and in particular Chapter II thereof, Having regard to Commission Decision 81/325/EEC of 24 April 1981 approving the plans for the accele- rated eradication of brucellosis and tuberculosis put forward by Greece (*), Having regard to Council Directive 82/400/EEC of 14 June 1982 introducing a supplementary Community measure for the eradication of brucellosis, tuberculosis and leucosis in cattle, Whereas by letter dated 2 November 1982 the Hellenic Republic notified the Commission of an extended plan to eradicate brucellosis ; o L 145, 13. 6. 1977, p. 44. o L 173, 19. 6. 1982, p. 18. o L 15, 19. 1. 1978, p. 34. o L 129, 15. 5. 1981, p. 67. Whereas, after examination and taking into account the success of the initial plan, the extended plan was found to comply with Directives 77/391/EEC, 78/52/EEC and 82/400/EEC; Whereas the extended plan ensures continuity with the measures put in hand under the initial plan; whereas the initial plan expired on 31 December 1982; Whereas, consequently, the conditions for financial participation by the Community have been met; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee ; Whereas the Fund Committee has been consulted, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : Article 1 The extended plan for the eradication of brucellosis presented by the Hellenic Republic is hereby approved. Article 2 Financial participation by the Community shall be in respect of eligible expenditure on account of slaugh- terings taking place on or after 1 January 1983.