L 291/14 Official Journal of the European Union 14.9.2004 II (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 8 September 2004 approving the second phase of the technical action plan 2004 for the improvement of agricultural statistics (notified under document number C(2004) 3374) (2004/637[EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, (5)  The enlargement which will occur during 2004 makes it necessary to implement the 2004 action plan in two Having regard to the treaty establishing the European phases. The first phase of this action plan has been Community, approved by the Decision 2004/366/EC of the Commission of 13 April 2004 (?). The second phase of Having regard to Council Decision 96/411/EC of 25 June 1996 this action plan now needs to be adopted. on improving Community agricultural statistics ('), and in particular Article 4(1) and Article 6(2) thereof, (6)  The measures provided for in this decision are in line with the opinion of the Standing Committee of Agri- Whereas: cultural Statistics, (1) In accordance with Decision 96/411/EC, the Commission establishes a technical action plan for agricultural statistics each year. HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 (2) It is essential to improve information on the physical aspects of European agriculture and to set up infor- mation systems on the structure of the farms in the adherent countries for the implementation of the related Community policies. The second phase of the 2004 technical action plan for improving agricultural statistics (TAPAS 2004 — Phase 2), as set out in the Annex to this Decision, is approved. Atrticle 2 (3)  In accordance with Decision 96/411/EC, the Community contributes to the costs incurred by the Member States in making adaptations to national agricultural statistical systems or for the costs of preparatory work for new or increasing needs which are part of a technical action This decision is addressed to the Member States. Dorne at Brussels, 8 September 2004. plan. For the Commission (4)  There is a need to consolidate certain actions begun Joaquin ALMUNIA under previous action plans and to continue the work. Member of the Commission () OJ L 162 of 1.7.1996, p. 14. Decision last amended by Decision No 787/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (O] - L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 12). () O L 114, 21.4.2004, p. 32.