Article 1

Decision 2005/393/EC is amended as follows:

1. 1..

   Article 2 is replaced by the following:

   ‘Demarcation of restricted zones

   Article 2

   Restricted zones shall be demarcated within the global geographical areas listed for zones A, B, C, D, E and F in Annex I.

   Exemptions from the exit ban for those restricted zones shall only take place in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6.

   In the case of restricted zone E, movements of live animals of ruminant species between Spain and Portugal shall be subject to authorisation by the competent authorities concerned on the base of a bilateral agreement.

   In the case of restricted zone F, movements of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their semen, ova and embryos within the zone shall be allowed. However, for Member States which have established a surveillance zone, movements into that zone can only take place after the approval of the competent authority of the place of destination.

   Furthermore this Decision shall not apply to movements of semen, ova and embryos collected or produced before 1 May 2006.’

2. 2..

   Article 2a is replaced by the following:

   ‘Derogation from the movement ban in the 20 km zone

   Article 2a

   By way of derogation from Article 6(1)(c) of Directive 2000/75/EC, the following animals shall be exempted from the ban on movement in the 20 km zone:

   • subject to the approval of the competent veterinary authority, animals for direct slaughter,

   • animals, destined to a holding inside the 20 km zone,

   • subject to the approval of and on the basis of animal health conditions to be laid down by the competent veterinary authorities of the places of origin and destination, which should at least include conditions on protection of animals from any attack by vectors, animals intended to a holding situated in the restricted zone.’

3. 3..

   Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.