COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 7 February 1972 extending the period set in Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (72/97/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof;

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;

Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;

Whereas the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 1 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as last amended by the Council Directive of 19 July 1971 2, makes provision in Article 7 (1), as amended by the Council Directive of 13 July 1970 3, for countries of destination to grant general or restricted authorizations for the introduction of certain animals into their territory;

Whereas in respect of bovine animals for production under thirty months old, it follows from (C) of the abovementioned provision that such authorizations may only be granted during a limited period ending on 31 December 1971;

Whereas that period should be extended until 31 December 1975;

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

The following shall be substituted for the second subparagraph of Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964, as amended by the Directive of 13 July 1970:

"This provision shall apply until 31 December 1975 unless otherwise decided by the Council acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission."

Article 2

The Member States shall bring into force with effect from 1 January 1972 the laws, regulations or administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 February 1972.

For the Council

The President

J.P. BUCHLER 1OJ No 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64. 2OJ No L 179, 9.8.1971, p. 1. 3OJ No L 157, 18.7.1970, p. 40.