L 230/8 Official Journal of the European Communities 28.8.2001 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 16 August 2001 concerning a financial contribution towards the eradication of foot-and-mouth disease in the Netherlands in 2001 (notified under document number C(2001) 2534) (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (2001/652/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 2001/12/EC (3, and in particular Article 11(2) and (4) thereof, Whereas: (1)  Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth occurred in Netherlands in 2001. The onset of the disease represents a serious danger to Community stocks. With a view to preventing the spread of the disease and contributing to its erad- ication the Community may contribute to eligible expenditures incurred by the Member State. (2)  As soon as the presence of foot-and-mouth disease was officially confirmed the Dutch authorities reported that they had taken measures listed in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC and implemented immediately the relevant provisions of Council Directive 85/511/EC (). (3)  Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (%), veterinary and plant health measures undertaken in accordance with Community rules shall be financed under the Guarantee Section of the Euro- pean Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund. For financial control purposes, Articles 8 and 9 of Regula- tion (EC) No 1258/1999 apply. (4)  The financial contribution from the Community shall be granted provided that the actions planned are efficiently 24, 18.8.1990, p. 19. , 6.1.2001, p. 27. 15, 26.11.1985, p. 11. 60, 26.6.1999, p. 103. =W W N carried out and that the authorities supply all the neces- sary information within the time limits laid down. (5)  Pending completion of checks by the Commission, a first advance should be paid as soon as credits are available. (6) It is appropriate to define the term ‘adequate compensa- tion of farmers’ used in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/ 424EEC. (7  The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Commiittee, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Netherlands may obtain financial assistance from the Community for the adequate compensation of owners for the compulsory slaughter of their animals under eradication meas- ures relating to outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease which occurred in 2001, in accordance with the provisions of Article 3(2) and Article 11 of Decision 90/424/EC. Article 2 1. The Community financial contribution shall be paid on the basis of: (a) the supporting documents submitted by Netherlands on the swift and adequate compensation of owners; (b) the results of the Commission checks referred to in Article 3.