26. 9. 87 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 273/41 COMMISSION DECISION of 9 September 1987 approving the plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by Portugal (Only the Portuguese text is authentic) (87/478/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation 80/1095/EEC of 11 November 1980 laying down conditions designed to render and keep the territory of the Community free from classical swine fever ('), as last amended by Decision 87/230/EEC (3, and in particular Article 3 thereof, Having regard to Council Decision 80/1096/EEC of 11 November 1980 introducing Community financial measures for the eradication of classical swine fever (%), as last amended by Decision 87/230/EEC, and in particular Article 5 thereof, . Whereas, by letter dated 10 March 1987, Portugal communicated to the Commission a plan for the accele- rated eradication of classical swine fever; Whereas the plan has been examined and found to comply with Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(®), and with Directive 80/1095/EEC ; and whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary () OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 1. () OJ No L 99, 11. 4. 1987, p. 16. () OJ No L 325, 1. 12. 1980, p. 5. () OJ No L 47, 21. 2. 1980, p. 11. Committee ; whereas the Fund Committee has been consulted, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION : Article 1 The plan for the accelerated eradication of classical swine fever presented by Portugal is hereby approved. ~ Article 2 Portugal shall bring into force by 1 July 1987 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implemen- ting the plan referred to in Article 1. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic. Done at Brussels, 9 September 1987. For the Commission Frans ANDRIESSEN Vice-President