52003XC0115(02)

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2003/C 9/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision: 16.10.2002

Member State: Greece

Aid No: N 133/01

Title: Scheme to offset stranded costs

Objective: To offset stranded costs in the electricity sector

Legal basis: Ad hoc aid

Budget: EUR 1430 million

Duration: 2002 to 2015

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 18.9.2002

Member State: Spain (Castile-Leon)

Aid No: N 203/02

Title: Aid for the purchase of electric or hybrid-powered vehicles

Objective: To promote the purchase of new electric or hybrid-powered cars, vans and motorcycles within the territory of the Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon

Legal basis: Orden de la Consejería de Industria, Comercio y Turismo por la que se convocan subvenciones para la adquisición de automóviles, furgonetas y motocicletas de propulsión eléctrica o híbrida

Budget: The budget will amount to EUR 901518,15

Duration: 2002-2006

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 8.7.2002

Member State: Portugal

Aid No: N 290/02

Title: Promotion and development of new markets - fisheries sector (Azores)

Objective: To implement structural measures in the field of promotion and development of new markets for fishery products

Legal basis: Portaria da Secretaria Regional da Agricultura e Pescas da Região Autónoma dos Açores

Budget: EUR 1103000

Duration: 2000 to 2006

Other information: Implementing report

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 5.6.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 310/2000

Title: Réunion 2000 to 2006 - Participating interests

Legal basis: Loi 82-213 du 2 mars 1982

Budget: EUR 3,1 million

Duration: Until end of 2006

Other information: Minimum subscription of EUR 2286; amount subscribed may exceed EUR 153000 only in exceptional circumstances. The contribution from the venture capital company may not exceed 70 % of the capital increase or 33 % of the capital after the increase.

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 27.11.2002

Member State: Netherlands

Aid No: N 53/02

Title: Aid for the permanent withdrawal of fishing vessels (2000 to 2005)

Objective: Reducing fishing effort for fleet segments 4J1, 4J3, 4J4, 4J5 and 4J6

Legal basis: Kaderwet LNV-subsidies

Aid intensity or amount: Amount: EUR 34 million over the period 2002 to 2005

Duration: 2002 to 2005

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 27.11.2002

Member State: Netherlands

Aid No: N 546/01

Title: Scheme for buying out reserved licences 2001 (segments 4J1, 4J4 and 4J5 of the fishing fleet)

Objective: Reducing fishing effort for fleet segments 4J1, 4J4 and 4J5

Legal basis: Kaderwet LNV-subsidies

Aid intensity or amount: Amount: EUR 907560,43 for 2001 to 2002

Duration: 2001 to 2002

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 2.8.2002

Member State: Ireland

Aid No: N 773/01

Title: Marine Research, Technical Development and Innovation (RTDI) Measure

Objective: Promote R & D activities within the Irish marine sector

Legal basis: Marine Institute Act, 1991, Sections 4(2) and 17

Budget: EUR 15,3 million (EUR 3,5 million per year)

Aid intensity or amount: In accordance with Community framework for State aid for research and development

Duration: Until 31.12.2006

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 23.9.2002

Member State: Austria

Aid No: N 811/01

Title: Austrian Guidelines 2002 for Corporate Sewage Measures

Objective: Promote environmental protection

Legal basis: Umweltförderungsgesetz (UFG), BGBl. Nr. 185/1993 idgF., Förderungsrichtlinien für betriebliche Abwassermaßnahmen 1996

Budget: EUR 9 million per year

Aid intensity or amount: In accordance with Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection

Duration: Until 31.12.2007

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 27.11.2002

Member State: Italy

Aid No: NN 111/99

Title: Programme agreements

Objective: To protect and develop resources, safeguard jobs and carry out coastal management

Legal basis: Decreto del 21 luglio 1995

Budget: EUR 9,3 million

Aid intensity or amount: 100 % subsidy

Duration: 1997 to 1999

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids