Article 1

The use for processing of hatching eggs falling within CN code 0407 00 19 between l March and 31 May 2003, as adopted by the Dutch authorities following the application of Decision 2003/153/EC, is hereby deemed to be an exceptional market support measure within the meaning of Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75.

Under the measure referred to in paragraph 1, compensation of EUR 0,081 per hatching egg shall be granted for a maximum of 37 040 000 eggs.