24. 1. 92 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 17/2%9 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 16 December 1991 approving the plan concerning infectious haemopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia presented by Portugal (Only the Portuguese text is authentic) (92/45/BEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/495/EEC of 24 September 1990 introducing a Community financial measure with a view to the eradication of infectious haemopoietic necrosis of salmonids in the Community (), and in particular Article 4 thereof, Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 90/495/EEC, Member States must submit a plan for as- sessing the rate of infection of infectious haemopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS) in their territory ; Whereas by letter dated 28 December 1990, Portugal has notified the Commission of its plan; whereas this plan has been replaced by the plan presented on 19 July 1991 ; Whereas, after examination, the plan was found to comply with Decision 90/495/EEC, and in particular with Article 3 thereof; Whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community as foreseen in Article 7 of Decision 90/495/EEC, are therefore met; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, () OJ No L 276, 6. 10. 1990, p. 37. HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The plan for assessing the rate of infection of IHN and VHS within its territory, presented by Portugal, is hereby approveq. : Article 2 Portugal shall bring into force by 1 November 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for imple- menting the plan referred to in Article 1. Article 3 The financial participation of the Community for Portugal is fixed at 50 % of the expenditure incurred pursuant to points 4 and 5 of Article 3 of Decision 90/49S/EEC. : Article 4 The Community financial participation is granted upon presentation of the supporting documents. Article 5 This Decision is addressed to Portugal. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission