19.11.98 Official Journal of the European Communities L 309/45 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 9 November 1998 on additional Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain (notified under document number C(1998) 3357) (only the Spanish text is authentic) (98/649/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 Spain 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 98/63/EC (%) on Community financial aid towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Spain; whereas an initial tranche by way of an advance payment of ECU 4 million has been paid under that Decision; Whereas on 8 June 1998 Spain presented an application for reimbursement of all the expenditure incurred within the country in 1997; whereas the available appropriations () OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. @) O] L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31. () OJ L 16, 21. 1. 1998, p. 43. in the current financial year cannot cover all the eligible expenditure; whereas only an additional tranche of ECU 3 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 Spain may obtain an additional tranche of ECU 3 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 Spain as soon as this Decision has been adopted.