ROME -- The law to reimburse and reconstruct 100 percent of the damage caused by the earthquakes in central Italy over August and October of this year was approved in a unanimous decision Wednesday, judicial sources say.

 Support for the families affected and businesses damaged, the ruling also refers to the reconstruction of buildings, infrastructure and places of cultural and historic value.

 The path to urban planning was outlined and specific projects were approved in detail, aiming to rebuild and restore the affected areas to their former glory.

 Political authorities have been delegated to discuss and decide on choices of action, whilst technical-bureaucratic authorities have been tasked with organising and authorising financial intervention and contributions.

 Above all, the binding agreement which Commissioner Vasco Errani, President of Emilia-Romagna, had waited for has been defined. Errani’s work starts now.

 On Wednesday, Mr. Errani met with the new Prime Minister of Italy, Paolo Gentiloni, in Palazzo Chigi, accompanied by the head of Civil Protection, Fabrizio Curcio.

 At the conclusion of a long debate over the terms of the so-called ‘Earthquake Decree’ (n.189), nearly all outlines for the future reconstruction process were reformulated.

 “All political forces have collaborated, understanding the urgency and the necessity to provide a positive vote regarding such an important measure, which has been approved unanimously, demonstrating the huge sense of responsibility,” wrote the President of the Chamber, Laura Boldrini.

 In the next few days, Errani, who up until now has maintained a distance between himself and the microphone, will communicate in a public meeting the work done so far and the projects for the future.

 Through the outlined measures, companies shall be fully reimbursed for damages done to all machinery, reserves and products. Bills will also be supported for the delocalisation of productive activities.

 Further to the reimbursements, the decree provides 35 million euros to direct support for business’ ruined by the effects of the natural disasters. Another 30 million will arrive from Inail, the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, to use for investment and training projects in the Health sector and security in the workplace.

 Measures are also in place for areas hit by the seism regarding economic revitalization, specifically referring to promotion of the Tourism sector. The decree defines fundamental limits to assure transparency and legality.

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