1.By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 28(1), Annexes I and IV to Directive 80/217/EEC shall continue to apply for the purposes of this Directive pending the entry into force of the Decision approving the diagnostic manual referred to in Article 17(3) of this Directive.
2.Plans to eradicate classical swine fever from feral pigs, approved in accordance with Article 6a of Directive 80/217/EEC and in place at the date of entry into force of this Directive, shall continue to apply for the purposes of this Directive.
However, Member States shall, [X1before 1 February 2003,] submit to the Commission amendments to these plans, taking into account the provisions of Article 16(3).
The plans, amended as necessary, shall be approved in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).
3.Contingency plans for the control of classical swine fever, approved in accordance with Article 14b of Directive 80/217/EEC and in place at the date of entry into force of this Directive, shall continue to apply for the purposes of this Directive.
However, Member States shall, [X1before 1 May 2003,] submit to the Commission amendments to these plans, taking into account the provisions laid down in Article 22.
The plans, amended as necessary, shall be approved in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 26(2).
4.Pending the application of this Directive, further transitional provisions on the control of classical swine fever may be adopted in accordance with Article 26(2).