No L 23/34 Official Journal of the European Communities 29. 1. 91 COMMISSION DECISION of 24 January 1991 on financial contributions from the Community for the eradication of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in Italy (Only the Italian text is authentic) (91/46/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 Italy in October 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 Italian 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 Italian autho- rities ; : 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 October 1990 Italy may obtain Community financial assistance. The financial contribution by the Community shall be : — 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy in compensating owners for the slaughter and for destruction, as appro- priate, of bovines and bovine products ; — 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy for the cleaning, disinsectization and disinfection of of holdings and equipment ; — 50 % of the costs incurred by Italy 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 Italian Republic. Done at Brussels, 24 January 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19.