21. 8. 91 Official Journal of the Européan Communities No L 232/11 COMMISSION DECISION of 19 July 1991 approving the plan for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats ) presented by Italy (Only the Italian text is authentic) (91/421/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/242/EEC of 21 May 1990 introducing a Community financial measure for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats (') and in particular Article 6 thereof, Whereas, in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 90/242/EEC Member States, as appropriate, are to prepare plans for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats in accordance with Articles 3, 4 and § of the same Deci- sion ; Whereas by letters dated 24 April 1991, 21 June 1991 and 2 July 1991 Italy notified the Commission of a three year plan for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats ; Whereas, after examination, the plan was found to comply with Decision 90/242/EEC; Whereas the conditions for financial participation by the Community are therefore met, whereas it is advisable in relation to this question to apply the disposition of Article 9 (2), first indent; 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 The plan for the eradication of brucellosis in sheep and goats. presented by Italy is hereby approved. Article 2 " Italy shall bring into force by 1 August 1991 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implement- ing the plan referred to in Article 1. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic. - Done at Brussels, 19 July 1991. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission () OJ No L 140, 1. 6. 1990, p. 123.