10. 1. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 7/35 COMMISSION DECISION of 11 December 1990 concerning the specific financial contribution from the Community for the eradication of African horse sickness in Spain (Only the Spanish text is authentic) (91/8/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 Article 3 (3) thereof, Whereas there were several outbreaks of African horse sickness in certain limited geographical areas of Spain in September and October 1990 ; whereas, in order to help eradicate the - disease, a specific financial contribution from the Community would be appropriate ; Whereas the Spanish authorities immediately imple- mented the measures provided for in Article 3 (2) of Deci- sion 90/424/EEC ; whereas the conditions for a financial contribution from the Community 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 eradication of African horse sickness in Spain in September and October 1990, the financial contribution from the Community is hereby fixed at: () OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 19. — 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain in compensating . owners for the slaughter and destruction of the animals, — 50 % of the costs incurred by Spain for the disinfec- tion and disinsectization of the infected holdings. Article 2 The Community’s financial contribution shall be granted after the supporting documents have been supplied. Article 3 The Commission shall monitor the situation. If the deve- lopment of the situation so requires, a new Decision shall be adopted in accordance with Article 3 (4) of Decision 90/424/EEC. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain. Done at Brussels, 11 December 1990. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission