Article 2 Financing of Sapard projects beyond the period of eligibility

Where the period for multi-annual commitments made under the Sapard programme in relation to afforestation of agricultural land, support for the establishment of producer groups or agri-environment schemes extends beyond the final permissible date for payments under Sapard, the outstanding commitments may be covered under the rural development programmes for the period 2007 to 2013 under Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 and financed by the EAFRD provided that the rural development programme makes provision for this purpose.

Where Bulgaria or Romania apply paragraph 1, they shall notify the Commission, before the end of 2007, the amounts corresponding to appropriations committed.

The rules on eligibility of and checks on assistance under Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 shall continue to apply.