13. 2. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 39/21 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION - of 28 January 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Spain (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (91/70/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field ('), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof, Whereas outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneu- monia occurred in Spain in September 1990 ; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community’s cattle and, in order to help eradicate the disease as rapidly as possible, the Community has the possibility of making good the losses so caused; Whereas, as soon as the presence of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia was officially confirmed, the Spanish authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures listed in Article 3 (2) of Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the Spanish authorities ; Whereas the conditions for Community financial assis- tance 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 For outbreaks of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia which have occurred during the month of September 1990 Spain may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be : — 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating owners for the slaughter and for destruction, as appro- priate, of bovines and bovine products; — 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of holdings and equipment ; — 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating owners for the destruction of contaminated feeding- stuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2 The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. Article 3 The Community shall follow developments in the situa- tion regarding the disease and, if necessary, due to its evolution, shall adopt a new Decision in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain. Done at Brussels, 28 January 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.