22. 2. 94 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 50/13 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 3 February 1994 based on Article 16 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC introducing special rules regarding the welfare of animals during transport in certain parts of Greece (94/96/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 91/628/EEC of 19 November 1991 on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC ('), as amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (3), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas Directive 91/628/EEC set out requirements - applicable to all transport of animals within, to, and from the Member States ; Whereas in several parts of Greece there are natural constraints applying to these parts, in particular their remoteness from the mainland of Greece; 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 The rules laid down in Article 5 (1) (b), in Article § (2) (b), (c) and (f), and in points 3, 4, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26 of the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC shall not apply to the transport of animals referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) thereof within the areas as laid down in the Annex hereto and the transport between those areas and the mainland of Greece, provided that the provisions of Article 2 are complied with. Article 2 The following rules shall apply to the areas referred to in Article 1. () OJ No L 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 17. () OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27. 1. Any transport of animals must be notified to the competent veterinary authority. The person responsible for the transport operation must provide the latter with full particulars concerning : (a) the means of transport ; (b) the type and number of animals transported ; (c) their origin and ownership ; (d) the place of departure and of destination ; (e) the date and time of departure; and (f) the route, irrespective of the duration of the journey. 2. The competent authority shall take the appropriate steps with regard to the loading and unloading of animals on/from the means of transport used and shall check that: (a) the accompanying documents satisfy the Com- munity and national requirements laid down; (b) the facilities in place are such that the animals can be transported safely; and (c) the animals are in a proper state of health prior to transportation. 3. The loading and unloading of the animals must be carried out using suitable equipment and in a manner not prejudicial to their health. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 3 February 1994. For the Commission René STEICHEN Member of the Commission