
Article 1 

1. The contribution of the European Union for the implementation of the surveillance studies on honeybee colony losses action is set at EUR 3 750 000. The contribution applies to the period from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2013.
2. The contribution referred to in paragraph 1 for a maximum of 70 % is limited to costs relating to:
((i)) carry out laboratory tests; and
((ii)) staff specifically allocated for:

— carrying out sampling, and
— monitoring the health status of apiaries and bee colonies.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 21 December 2011.
For the Commission
John DALLI
Member of the Commission