23. 3. 95 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 65/31 COMMISSION DECISION of 13 March 1995 on an additional financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany (Only the German text is authentic) (95/79/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 (3, and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof, Whereas the Commission adopted Commission Decision 94/189/EC of 18 March 1994 on a financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany (°); whereas this Community contribu- tion was designed to respond to outbreaks of classical swine fever between July and December 1993 ; Whereas new outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in Germany throughout 1994 ; whereas, in view of the serious danger to the Community’s pig population which this disease represents, eradication should be continued with the assistance of a new financial contribution from the Community to make good the losses sustained by pig farmers ; Whereas, as soon as the presence of the disease was offici- ally confirmed, the German authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas these measures were notified by the German authorities ; Whereas the conditions for a new financial contribution 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, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : Article 1 Germany may obtain an additional financial contribution from the Community for the outbreaks of classical swine () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. ) O No L 168, 2. 7. 1994, p. 31. () OF No L 89, 6. 4. 1994, p. 30. fever which occurred on its territory between 1 January and 31 December 1994. The contribution by the Community shall amount to: — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compensa- ting owners for the slaughter and destruction of pigs and the destruction of pigmeat products where neces- sary, — 50 % of the costs incutred by Germany for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of equip- ment and holdings, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compensa- ting owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and equipment. Article 2 1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. 2.  Germany shall forward the supporting documents referred to in paragraph 1 not later than six months after the notification of this Decision. 3.  However, if it so requests, Germany may receive an advance of ECU 3 million. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany. Done at Brussels, 13 March 1995. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission