L221/8 Official Journal of the European Communities 21.8.1999 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 28 July 1999 on financial aid from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany (notified under document number C(1999) 2443) (Only the German text is authentic) (1999/582/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 Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof, (1)  Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever occurred in Germany in 1998; whereas this 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; (2)  Whereas the German authorities have reported that they took the requisite steps, including the measures listed in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424[EEC, as soon as the outbreak of classical swine fever was officially confirmed; (3)  Whereas, pending completion of checks by the Commis- sion that, on the one hand, the Community veterinary rules have been observed and, on the other, that the conditions for a Community financial contribution are met, a first instalment of EUR 2 million should be paid; (4)  Whereas the Community financial contribution should be paid upon confirmation that the measures have been () O] L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. 0] L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103. implemented and the authorities have supplied all the information requested within the time limits laid down; (5)  Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veter- inary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Germany may receive financial assistance from the Community relating to outbreaks of classical swine fever which occurred in the course of 1998. Subject to checks, the Community's financial contribution shall be: — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compensating owners for the slaughter and the destruction of pigs and for the destruction of products obtained from pork, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in the cleaning, disinsectisation and disinfection of holdings and equipment, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feedingstuffs and equipment. Article 2 1. Subject to the checks to be carried out, the Community contribution shall be granted after the supporting documents have been submitted.