4. 6. 92 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 152/41 COMMISSION DECISION of 19 May 1992 on specific financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of avian plague in the United Kingdom (Only the English text is authentic) (92/292/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 ('), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (3, and in particular Article 3 thereof, Whereas an outbreak of avian plague occurred in the United Kingdom in the month of January 1992 ; whereas the appearance of this disease is a serious danger to the Community’s poultry 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 avian plague was offi- cially confirmed the United Kingdom authorities took appropriate measures which included the measures as listed in Article 3 (2) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC; whereas such measures were notified by the United Kingdom authorities ; Whereas the conditions for Community financial assistance 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 the outbreak of avian plague which occurred during the month of January 1992 the United Kingdom may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be: — 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the slaughter, destruction of poultry and poultry products as appropriate, — 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of the holding and equipment, — 50 % of the costs incurred by the United Kingdom in compensating owners for the destruction of con- taminated feedingstuffs and contaminated equipment. Article 2 1. The Community financial contribution shall be granted after supporting documents have been submitted. 2. The documents referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent by the United Kingdom no later than six months from the notification of this Decision. Article 3 The Commission will follow developments in the disease situation and, if necessary, due to the evolution of the disease a new Decision will be adopted in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 3 (4) of Council Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom. Done at Brussels, 19 May 1992. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. () O] No L 356, 24. 12. 1991, p. 1.