L 278/28 Official Journal of the European Communities 11. 10. 97 COMMISSION DECISION of 1 October 1997 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of Newcastle disease in Germany (Only the German text is authentic) (97/659/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 amended by Decision 94/370/EC () and in particular Articles 3 (3) and 4 (2) thereof, Whereas 28 outbreaks of Newcastle disease occurred in Germany in 1995; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community’s poultry and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community can compensate for the losses suffered; Whereas, as soon as the presence of Newcastle disease was officially confirmed the national authorities took appro- priate measures which included the measures as listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by Germany; Whereas the conditions for Community financial assist- ance have been met; 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 Community financial assistance for outbreaks of Newcastle disease which occurred during 1995. The financial contribution by the Community shall be: 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31. ol el — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compens- ating the owner for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany for the clean- ing and disinfection of holdings and equipment, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compens- ating the owner for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2 1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. 2.  The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be submitted by Germany no later than three months from the notification of this Decision. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 1 October 1997. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission