ISSN 1725-2423
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 141
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 50
26 June 2007
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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Commission |
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2007/C 141/01 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections ( 1 ) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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European Parliament |
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2007/C 141/14 |
European Parliament notice: operation of the Sports and Health Centre |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
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2007/C 141/15 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4728 — Red & Black/Valentino Fashion Group) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 141/16 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4477 — SES Astra/Eutelsat/JV) ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 141/17 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4767 — Montagu/Unifeeder) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 141/18 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4723 — Eni/ExxonMobil (Hungarian, Czech and Slovak Package)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2007/C 141/19 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4623 — Vinci Construction/Solétanche) ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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II Information
INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
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26.6.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/1 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/01)
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Date of adoption of the decision |
30.4.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 827/06 |
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Member State |
Germany |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Nationales Innovationsprogramm Wasserstoff- und Brennstofffzellentechnologie |
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Legal basis |
Jährliches Haushaltsgesetz des Bundes, Einzelplan 12, Nationaler Entwicklungsplan |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Research and development |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 2006 — 5, 2007 — 39, 2008 — 40, 2009 — 40, 2010-2016 — EUR 351 million; Overall budget: EUR 500 million |
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Intensity |
80 % |
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Duration |
1.5.2007-31.12.2016 |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
22.5.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 861/06 |
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Member State |
Netherlands |
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Region |
— |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Schoon Fossiel |
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Legal basis |
Kaderwet EZ-Subsidies |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Environmental protection |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
Overall budget: EUR 60 million |
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Intensity |
30 % |
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Duration |
1.3.2007-31.12.2009 |
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Economic sectors |
Energy |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Senternovem, Catharijnensingel 59, 5303 RE Utrecht |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
30.5.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
NN 24/07 |
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Czech Republic |
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Region |
Praha |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Pražská městská bezdrátová síť |
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Legal basis |
Usnesení vlády České republiky č. 105 |
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Type of measure |
— |
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Objective |
— |
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Form of aid |
— |
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Budget |
Overall budget: CZK 342 million |
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Intensity |
Measure does not constitute aid |
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Duration |
until 2012 |
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Economic sectors |
Post and telecommunications |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
16.5.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 44/07 |
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Denmark |
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Region |
— |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Forlængelse af skibsleveringsfristen på tre år — Odense Stålskibsværft A/S |
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Legal basis |
Lov om midlertidig, kontraktbetinget driftsstøtte til bygning af visse skibstyper |
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Type of measure |
Individual aid |
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Objective |
Contract-related aid |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
— |
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Intensity |
— |
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Duration |
— |
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Economic sectors |
Shipbuilding |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
10.5.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 48/07 |
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Spain |
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Region |
País Vasco |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Programa de Subvenciones para la Promoción, Difusión, y/o Normalización del Euskera en el ámbito de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (Convokatoria IKT) en la Comunidad Autónoma Vasca |
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Legal basis |
Borrador del orden de la Consejera de Cultura, por lo que se regula la concesión y se convocan subvenciones para la promoción, difusión, y/o normalización del euskera en el ámbito de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (Convokatoria IKT) |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Sectoral development, Heritage conservation |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 1 million; Overall budget: EUR 1 million |
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Intensity |
55 % |
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Duration |
Until 31.12.2007 |
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Economic sectors |
Media |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
30.4.2007 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 149/07 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
Catalunya |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Ayudas predoctorales dentro del programa Formación de Investigadores en la Empresa |
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Legal basis |
Resolución EDU/2892/2006, de 4 de septiembre, por la que se aprueban las bases y se abre la convocatoria de ayudas predoctorales dentro del programa Formación de Investigadores en la empresa (FIE) 2006 |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Research and development |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 1,1 million; Overall budget: EUR 4,42 million |
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Intensity |
80 % |
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Duration |
until 31.12.2009 |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/5 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
25 June 2007
(2007/C 141/02)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,3461 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
166,21 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4426 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,6735 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,2452 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,6538 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
84,36 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
8,004 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CYP |
Cyprus pound |
0,5837 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
28,718 |
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EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
246,84 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6962 |
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MTL |
Maltese lira |
0,4293 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
3,7886 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
3,1799 |
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SKK |
Slovak koruna |
33,813 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,771 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,585 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4424 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,517 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7563 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,07 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 247,23 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
9,6252 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
10,2565 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,3245 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
12 162,01 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,6649 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
61,988 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
34,841 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
43,466 |
Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/6 |
Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 — National regional State aid map: Denmark
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/03)
State aid N 693/06 — DENMARK
National regional State aid map 1.1.2007-31.12.2013 (1)
(Approved by the Commission on 24.4.2007)
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(NUTS ΙΙ REGION) (NUTS IΙΙ REGION) |
Ceiling for regional investment aid (2) (Applicable to large enterprises) |
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Læsø Kommune |
10 % |
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Ærø Kommune |
10 % |
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Langeland Kommune |
10 % |
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Lollands Kommune |
15 % |
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Samsø Kommune |
10 % |
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Bornholms Regionskommune |
15 % |
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Frederikshavn Kommune |
10 % |
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Hjørring Kommune |
10 % |
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Morsø Kommune |
10 % |
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Guldborgsund Kommune |
15 % |
| 2. Islands eligible for aid under Article 87(3) (c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013 |
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Årø |
10 % |
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Agersø |
15 % |
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Anholt |
10 % |
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Avernakø |
10 % |
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Bågø |
10 % |
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Barsø |
10 % |
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Bjørnø |
10 % |
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Drejø |
10 % |
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Egholm |
10 % |
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Endelave |
10 % |
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Fur |
10 % |
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Hjarnø |
10 % |
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Hjortø |
10 % |
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Lyø |
10 % |
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Mandø |
10 % |
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Nekselø |
15 % |
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Omø |
15 % |
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Orø |
15 % |
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Sejerø |
15 % |
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Skarø |
10 % |
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Tunø |
10 % |
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Venø |
10 % |
| 3. Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3) (c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013 for higher rates of SME aid only |
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Basic aid ceiling (3) |
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Norddjurs Kommune (4) |
10 % |
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Tønder Kommune |
10 % |
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Vesthimmerlands Kommune |
10 % |
| 4. Regions eligible for transitional coverage under Article 87(3) (c) of the EC Treaty for the period 1.1.2007-31.12.2008 at an aid ceiling of 10 % |
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Svendborg Kommune (5) |
10 % |
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Brønderslev-Dronninglund Kommune |
10 % |
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Thisted Kommune |
10 % |
(2) For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.
(3) This ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). No aid may be awarded for investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 25 million.
(4) Municipality of Norddjurs not including the island of Anholt, which is assisted area for the whole period 2007-2013.
(5) Municipality of Svendborg not including the islands of Drejø, Skarø and Hjortø, which are assisted areas for the whole period of 2007-2013.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/8 |
List of approved laboratories that according to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents are competent to carry out the tests required by the Regulation
(2007/C 141/04)
(Note: This list and forthcoming updates will be also available in the internet (1))
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(1) http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/chemicals/legislation/fertilizers/index_en.htm
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/14 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(2007/C 141/05)
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Aid No |
XA 7016/07 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
La Rioja |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Programa «Nuevas tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones para PYME» (TIP) |
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Legal basis |
Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 17 de marzo de 2006, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras del régimen de ayudas del programa «Nuevas tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones para PYME» (B.O.R. no 40 de 23.3.2006). Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 5 de marzo de 2007, por la que se aprueba la convocatoria de ayudas de la concesión de subvenciones en régimen de concurrencia competitiva del programa «Nuevas tecnologías de la información y las Comunicaciones para PYME». (B.O.R. no 33/2007, de 10 de marzo). |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 1,3 million |
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Loans guaranteed |
— |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
— |
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Loans guaranteed |
— |
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Maximum aid intensity |
Pursuant to Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From 10.3.2007 onward |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2008 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sector(s) concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
No |
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Limited to specific sectors |
Yes |
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Steel |
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Shipbuilding |
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Synthetic fibres |
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Motor vehicles |
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Other manufacturing |
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Yes |
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Transport services |
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Financial services |
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Other services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja (Gobierno de La Rioja) |
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Large individual aid grants |
Pursuant to Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Aid No |
XA 7017/07 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
La Rioja |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Programa de fomento de la innovación a la gestión de empresas |
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Legal basis |
Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 11 de febrero de 2005, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la entidad (B.O.R. no 24 de 17.2.2005). Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 5 de marzo de 2007, por la que se aprueba la convocatoria de ayudas de la concesión de subvenciones en régimen de concurrencia competitiva a la innovación a la gestión de empresas (B.O.R. no 33/2007, de 10 de marzo). |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 500 000 |
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Loans guaranteed |
— |
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Individual aid |
Overall aid amount |
— |
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Loans guaranteed |
— |
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Maximum aid intensity |
Pursuant to Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Date of implementation |
From 10.3.2007 onward |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2008 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Economic sector(s) concerned |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Limited to specific sectors |
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Steel |
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Shipbuilding |
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Synthetic fibres |
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Motor vehicles |
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Other manufacturing |
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Yes |
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Transport services |
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Financial services |
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Other services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja |
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Large individual aid grants |
Pursuant to Article 6 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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Aid No |
XA 7018/07 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
La Rioja |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Elaboración de protocolos familiares de las empresas |
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Legal basis |
Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 11 de febrero de 2005, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la entidad (B.O.R. no 24 de 17.2.2005). Resolución del Presidente de la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja, de 5 de marzo de 2007, por la que se aprueba la convocatoria de ayudas de la concesión de subvenciones en régimen de concurrencia competitiva a la elaboración de protocolos familiares de las empresas (B.O.R. no 33/2007, de 10 de marzo). |
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Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company |
Aid scheme |
Annual overall amount |
EUR 150 000 |
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Individual aid |
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Maximum aid intensity |
Pursuant to Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
Yes |
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From 10.3.2007 onward |
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Duration of scheme or individual aid award |
Until 31.12.2008 |
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Objective of aid |
Aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
Yes |
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Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja |
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Large individual aid grants |
Pursuant to Article 6 of the Regulation |
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/17 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products
(2007/C 141/06)
XA number: XA 56/07
Member State: Spain
Region: Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Subvenciones destinadas a la mejora de la producción y de la calidad de los plantones de hortalizas y de las plantas de vivero, y se efectúa su convocatoria para 2007
Legal basis: ‘Proyecto de orden por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión de subvenciones destinadas a la mejora de la producción y de la calidad de los plantones de hortalizas y de las plantas de vivero, y se efectúa su convocatoria para 2007’
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 2 730 000
Maximum aid intensity: The investment or work approved may be subsidised up to a maximum of 35 % in the case of individual producers (whether natural or legal persons), groups of individual producers (whether natural or legal persons or public or private persons without legal personality), and jointly owned entities, and a maximum of 40 % in the case of business associations made up of producers (agricultural cooperatives and agricultural groups engaged in processing)
Date of implementation: One month after publication of the rules in the Official Gazette of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: One year. The date planed for payment of the last instalment is 31 December 2007
Objective of aid: The aim of the subsidies is to improve the quality of production of vegetable planting material and nursery plants. They are intended for producers of nursery plants and vegetable planting material and fall within the category ‘investment in agricultural holdings’, laid down in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.
The eligible headings included in Article 7 of the draft Autonomous Community Order fall within those permitted under Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.
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obtaining and testing new varieties and clones of species or groups of species for which specific certification rules have been approved, and introducing parent plants which are catalogued at least as a certified category of the species or groups of species for which specific certification rules have been approved; |
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laboratory for analyses relating to health and varieties, plus analyses which are self-performed or performed by third parties, relating to health and varieties; |
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installing, building, equipping or improving facilities used in the nursery production process; |
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investment geared towards eliminating and/or exploiting pollutant residues, and towards introducing and certifying quality-assurance programmes in accordance with ISO 9000 standards, and environmental programmes in accordance with ISO 14000 standards; |
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investment geared towards the improvement, in terms of plant health, of buildings and facilities used in the production of nursery plants; |
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automation and computerisation of production processes. |
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installing, building, equipping or improving facilities used in the production of vegetable planting material, in particular for sowing, germination, fertirrigation, air conditioning and environmental monitoring; |
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investment geared towards the improvement, in terms of plant health, of buildings and facilities used in the production of vegetable planting material; |
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laboratory for analyses relating to health and varieties, plus analyses which are self-performed or performed by third parties, relating to health and varieties; |
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investment geared towards eliminating and/or exploiting pollutant residues, and towards introducing and certifying quality-assurance programmes in accordance with ISO 9000 standards, and environmental programmes in accordance with ISO 14000 standards; |
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automation and computerisation of production processes. |
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increasing awareness of and studying the market in vegetable planting material and nursery plants of certified category; |
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tests on new varieties and clones of the species or groups of species for which specific certification rules have been approved. |
Headings that will not be eligible:
The following investment will not qualify for the subsidies established in the Order:
The draft Order meets the requirements applicable under Article 18(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006
Sector(s) concerned: Plant production: production of nursery plants and vegetable planting material
Name and address of the granting authority:
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Consejería de Agricultura y Pesca de la Junta de Andalucía |
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Tabladilla s/n |
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E-41071 Sevilla |
Internet address: http://www.cap.junta-andalucia.es
Other information: The aim of the present Annex is to ensure compliance with Article 3(2)(c) as regards the submission of the summary information provided for in Article 20(1)
Directora General de la Producción Agraria
Fdo.: Judit Anda Ugarte
XA number: XA 57/07
Member State: Spain
Region: —
Title of aid scheme: Orden por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y se aprueba la convocatoria de ayudas para reparar los daños causados en uva de mesa por las lluvias generalizadas durante el otoño de 2006 en la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia
Legal basis: ‘Orden APA/…/2007, de … de abril, por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y se aprueba la convocatoria de ayudas para reparar los daños causados en uva de mesa por las lluvias generalizadas durante el otoño de 2006 en la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia’
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: EUR 1 500 000 (in 2007)
Maximum aid intensity: the maximum aid intensity will not exceed 80 % of the recorded losses resulting from the adverse climatic event. The aid will be calculated by holding.
The following will be taken into consideration for the aid calculation:
aid = average production × average price × ( % damage – 20 %)
To calculate the damage, the harvested production in the year when the adverse climatic event took place is used, relative to the average for the last three years. Thus:
A non-reducible excess of 20 % is applied in order to guarantee that the maximum aid limit does not exceed 80 % of the losses.
The expenditure guaranteed by the insurance companies in relation to other risks covered by the insurance will be deducted from the amount of aid calculated
Date of implementation: the aid may be granted within a six-month period from the into force of the Order
Objective of aid: the objective of the aid is to compensate table grape producers from the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia who suffered major losses in production as a result of heavy rainfall in November 2006.
The ripening of table grapes in 2006 was delayed by the climatic conditions which occurred in the area. As a result, harvesting took place later than in normal marketing years.
Agricultural insurance provides guarantees against the risk of rain up to 31 October, the normal date for harvesting. The delayed ripening, however, meant that the grapes had still not been harvested by the time the rainfall occurred (first days in November), since they had not yet reached optimal physiological maturity.
Consequently, the heavy rainfall which took place caused major damage to production (widespread occurrence of split grapes and proliferation of acid rot and other forms of secondary rot, with botrytis present), which was not covered by the agricultural insurance because it occurred after the guarantee period had expired. Consequently, these losses could not be covered by the insurance policies taken out by the producers.
It is therefore necessary to introduce an aid scheme to compensate for the damage which the rainfall caused to production since, in spite of being insured, no guarantees, etc. have been available in respect of the latter.
The aid is to be granted pursuant to Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and corresponds to ‘Aid for losses due to adverse climatic events’ in accordance with Article 11(2) to (6), (9) and (10)
Sector(s) concerned: the aid is intended for the table grape sector in the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia
Name and address of the granting authority:
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Entidad Estatal de Seguros Agrarios (ENESA), |
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Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación |
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Miguel Ángel, 23 — 5a planta |
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E-28010 Madrid |
Internet address: enesa@mapya.es
Other information: —
Madrid, abril de 2007
El Director
Fdo.: Fernando J. Burgaz Moreno
XA number: XA 58/07
Member State: Spain
Region: Andalucía
Title of aid scheme: Subvenciones a las explotaciones del olivar gravemente afectadas por las heladas en los meses de enero, febrero y marzo de 2005, en el marco del Plan especial para la capacidad reproductiva del olivar
Legal Basis: ‘Orden que modifica la Orden de 20 de noviembre de 2006, por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión de subvenciones a las explotaciones del olivar gravemente afectadas por las heladas en los meses de enero, febrero y marzo de 2005, en el marco del Plan especial para la recuperación de la capacidad productiva del olivar, y se efectúa su convocatoria.’
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: Three-year aid plan with a budget of:
The Government of Andalusia is to provide 50 % of the budget, with the remaining 50 % coming from the central government
Maximum Aid Intensity: Under Article 6(4) of the Order, total aid, including where this aid is cumulated with other public aid, may not, under any circumstances, exceed the percentage of 80 % laid down in Article 11(2) of the exemption Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006).
The annual compensatory aid varies according to the work carried out and is calculated as follows:
In no case may the intensity of the aid exceed 80 % of the loss of income from the sale of the product suffered because of frost and within that limit may not exceed EUR 63 000 for regeneration measures (with a maximum area of 7 ha) and EUR 6 000 for replanting measures (with a maximum area of 3 ha)
Date of implementation: The Order will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Boletín Oficial de la Junta de Andalucía (Official Journal of the Government of Andalusia). In accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, the Order will be published ten days after the submission of this Annex to the Commission.
This aid complies with Article 11(10) of the exemption Regulation in that it is being introduced within three years of the occurrence of the expense or loss
Duration of scheme: This is a three-year scheme, covering the 2007, 2008 and 2009 financial years. The aid complies with Article 11(10) of the exemption Regulation in that it is being paid within four years of the occurrence of the expense or loss
Objective of aid: To compensate SMEs for the effects of adverse weather conditions: frosts during January, February and March 2005.
Aid is paid to offset part of the loss of income suffered by olive growers affected by frost after carrying out the following work:
Intensive pruning: work carried out in groves because of frost damage, involving pruning to remove tertiary branches and at least one secondary branch.
Radical pruning: work carried out in groves because of frost damage, involving pruning to remove a number of secondary branches and several primary branches.
Top pruning: work carried out in groves because of frost damage, involving pruning to remove all primary branches.
Bottom pruning: work carried out in groves because of frost damage, involving cutting off the trunk or trunks of olive trees at a height of less than 40 cm above ground.
Replanting: work carried out in groves because of frost damage, involving grubbing up the roots of dead olive trees and replacing them with new seedlings. The cost of the new seedlings planted or to be planted is not covered
Sectors(s) concerned: The primary olive-growing sector (holdings involved in olive growing)
Name and address of the granting authority:
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Consejería de Agricultura y Pesca |
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Avda. Tabladilla s/n |
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E-41013 Sevilla |
Internet address: http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/agriculturaypesca/portal/opencms/portal/portada.jsp
Other information: In accordance with Article 11(7) of the exemption Regulation, the frosts occurring in January, February and March 2007 were officially recognised as an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster by Royal Decree-Law 1/2005 of 4 February 2005 adopting urgent measures to alleviate the damage caused in the agriculture sector by frost in February 2005.
The explanatory introduction to the Royal Decree expressly states that ‘The extent of the damage caused constitutes a situation that can be assimilated to a natural disaster in the terms established by the Community guidelines for State aid in the agriculture sector and calls for the immediate adoption by the public authorities of palliative measures to ensure a gradual return to economic normality in the affected areas’.
Subsequently, Royal Decree-Law 6/2005 of 8 April 2005 implementing Royal Decree-Law 1/2005 lays down that ‘Royal Decree-Law 1/2005 of 4 February 2005 adopting urgent measures to alleviate the damage caused in the agriculture sector by frost in February 2005 shall also apply in the case of the damage caused by the frosts occurring in February and March 2005’.
La Secretaria General de Agricultura, Ganadería y Desarrollo rural
Teresa Sáez Carrascosa
XA Number: XA 59/07
Member State: Austria
Region: Niederösterreich
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Richtlinie für die Förderung der Qualitätsverbesserung der Niederösterreichischen Rinderzucht — „NÖ — Genetik Programm“
Legal basis: NÖ Landwirtschaftsgesetz
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Up to EUR 600 000 a year
Maximum aid intensity: 80 % of the costs
Date of implementation: May 2007
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until December 2013
Objective of aid: The guidelines cover support to the Lower Austrian cattle breeding associations as regards the costs arising in respect of keeping and constantly updating herd books and in respect of advising herd-book holdings on operational and quality management. Support is also available for organising and holding trade fairs and shows for high-quality breeding cattle.
The guidelines are based on Article 15 (provision of technical support in the agricultural sector) and Article 16 (support for the livestock sector)
Sector(s) concerned: Cattle breeding
Name and address of the granting authority:
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Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung |
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Abteilung Landwirtschaftsförderung LF3 |
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Landhausplatz 1 |
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A-3109 St. Pölten |
Internet address: http://www.noe.gv.at/
Other information: —
XA Number: XA 63/07
Member State: Latvia
Region: —
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Atbalsta shēma ‘Atbalsts apdrošināšanas prēmiju daļējai segšanai’
Legal basis: Ministru kabineta 2007. gada 23. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 78 ‘Noteikumi par valsts atbalstu lauksaimniecībai 2007. gadā un tā piešķiršanas kārtību’ 10. pielikuma I. atbalsta programma
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Total amount under the aid scheme in 2007: LVL 200 000
Maximum aid intensity: The aid is granted at a rate of 50 % of the cost of contracts concluded by insurance companies and insurance policy holders, but not exceeding LVL 25 per unit (hectare or livestock unit), not exceeding LVL 50 for potatoes and vegetables, and not exceeding LVL 150 for fruit trees and berry plants
Date of implementation:
Duration of scheme or individual aid: Until 30 December 2007
Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to reduce the production risk in plant and livestock production by partly offsetting the costs of taking out an insurance policy.
The measure conforms to Article 12 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006
Sector(s) concerned: The aid is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises active in agriculture. The aid is intended for the livestock and plant production sectors.
Name and address of the granting authority:
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Latvijas Republikas Zemkopības ministrija |
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LV-1981 Rīga |
Internet address: www.zm.gov.lv
Other information: —
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/22 |
Amendment by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between Agen and Paris
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/07)
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France has decided to amend the public service obligation, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), in respect of scheduled air services between the airports of Agen (La Garenne) and Paris (Orly). These obligations replace those published in Official Journal of the European Communities C 18 of 22.1.2002. |
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The new public service obligation is as follows: Minimum frequency The minimum level of service provided, excluding public holidays and four consecutive weeks between 15 July and 10 September, must be:
The service must be non-stop between Agen (La Garenne) and Paris (Orly). Type of aircraft used The service must be operated with a pressurised turboprop or jet aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 30. Timetables The timetables must allow passengers on business trips to make a round trip within the day from Agen (La Garenne) and to spend at least eight hours in Paris. Flight bookings Seats on these flights must be marketed using at least one computerised booking system which can be accessed by travel agencies. Continuity of service Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 3 % of the number of flights scheduled in any one year. The carrier must give six months' notice before discontinuing the services. Community carriers are hereby informed that the operation of air services without regard to the abovementioned public service obligations may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties. |
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Slots are currently reserved at Paris (Orly) airport for the scheduled Paris (Orly) — Agen service pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports (2). Carriers interested in this route can obtain information on the slots from the Paris airports coordinator. |
(1) OJ L 240, 24.9.1992, p. 8.
(2) OJ L 14, 22.1.1993, p. 8. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 793/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 50).
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/23 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Crotone-Rome-Milan
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/08)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the scheduled air services between Crotone-Rome-Milan, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 225, 14.9.2005, p. 13, concerning point 2.5 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 2.5(b) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Route |
Revised fare |
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Crotone-Rome or vice versa |
EUR 74 |
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Crotone-Milan or vice versa |
EUR 105 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 225, 14.9.2005, p. 13, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/24 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Pantelleria-Palermo, Lampedusa-Palermo, Lampedusa-Catania, Lampedusa-Rome and Pantelleria-Rome
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/09)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Pantelleria-Palermo, Lampedusa-Palermo, Lampedusa-Catania, Lampedusa-Rome and Pantelleria-Rome, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 305, 14.12.2006, p. 13, concerning point 2.4 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 2.4(b) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Route |
Revised fare |
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Pantelleria-Palermo or vice versa |
EUR 32 |
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Lampedusa-Palermo or vice versa |
EUR 34 |
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Lampedusa-Catania or vice versa |
EUR 34 |
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Lampedusa-Rome or vice versa |
EUR 66 |
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Pantelleria-Rome or vice versa |
EUR 66 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 305, 14.12.2006, p. 13, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/25 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of the scheduled air service between Pantelleria and Trapani
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/10)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the scheduled air service between Pantelleria and Trapani, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 112, 12.5.2006, p. 4, concerning point 2.4 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 2.4(b) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Route |
Revised fare |
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Pantelleria-Trapani or vice versa |
EUR 26 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 112, 12.5.2006, p. 4, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/26 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Alghero-Rome, Alghero-Milan, Cagliari-Rome, Cagliari-Milan, Olbia-Rome and Olbia-Milan
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/11)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled services: Alghero-Rome, Alghero-Milan, Cagliari-Rome, Cagliari-Milan, Olbia-Rome and Olbia-Milan, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 72, 24.3.2006, p. 4, concerning point 4.1 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 4.5 of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Maximum concessionary fare |
Maximum non-concessionary fare |
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Alghero-Rome or vice versa: |
EUR 46 |
EUR 102 |
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Alghero-Milan or vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 117 |
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Cagliari-Rome and vice versa |
EUR 46 |
EUR 102 |
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Cagliari-Milan and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 117 |
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Olbia-Rome and vice versa |
EUR 46 |
EUR 102 |
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Olbia-Milan or vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 117 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 72, 24.3.2006, p. 4, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/27 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Alghero-Bologna, Alghero-Turin, Cagliari-Bologna, Cagliari-Turin, Cagliari-Florence, Cagliari-Verona, Cagliari-Naples, Cagliari-Palermo, Olbia-Bologna and Olbia-Verona
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/12)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Alghero-Bologna, Alghero-Turin, Cagliari-Bologna, Cagliari-Turin, Cagliari-Florence, Cagliari-Verona, Cagliari-Naples, Cagliari-Palermo, Olbia-Bologna and Olbia-Verona, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 93, 21.4.2006, p. 13, concerning point 4.1 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 4.5 of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Route |
Maximum concessionary fare |
Maximum non-concessionary fare |
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Alghero-Bologna or vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Alghero-Turin or vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Bologna and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Turin or vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Florence and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Verona and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Naples and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Cagliari-Palermo and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Olbia-Bologna and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
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Olbia-Verona and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
EUR 99 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 93, 21.4.2006, p. 13, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/28 |
Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92
Modification by Italy of the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Trapani-Rome, Trapani-Milan, Trapani-Bari and Trapani-Cagliari
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/13)
In accordance with Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes (1), the Italian Government has decided to amend the public service obligation in respect of the following scheduled air services: Trapani-Rome, Trapani-Milan, Trapani-Bari and Trapani-Cagliari, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 150, 28.6.2006, p. 48, concerning point 2.4 on the fares applicable to these routes.
In accordance with point 2.4(b) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:
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Route |
Revised fare |
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Trapani-Rome and vice versa |
EUR 67 |
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Trapani-Milan and vice versa |
EUR 84 |
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Trapani-Bari and vice versa |
EUR 56 |
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Trapani-Cagliari and vice versa |
EUR 67 |
The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 150, 28.6.2006, p. 48, remain unchanged.
(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.
V Announcements
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
European Parliament
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26.6.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/29 |
European Parliament notice: operation of the Sports and Health Centre
(2007/C 141/14)
The European Parliament is seeking an
OPERATOR
for the Sports and Health Centre located in its buildings in Brussels.
The operation, which will be preceded by work to renovate and extend the existing Centre, will be for a period of five years, with the possibility of two renewals, each time for one year.
The operation will be required to comply with EMAS environmental standards. The current timetable is for the period of operation to start in the first quarter of 2009.
There are around 40 000 potential users of the Centre (staff/members of all the EU Institutions in Brussels).
This fully equipped Sports and Health Centre, located on levels -1 to -5 of the Altiero Spinelli Building and with a floor area of around 2 300 m2, will consist of two areas:
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a gymnastics and fitness area (existing, but to be renovated) comprising a fitness room with equipment, a gymnastics room, men's and women's changing rooms, showers and two squash courts, |
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an aquatic and relaxation area (to be built) comprising pools for water gymnastics, Turkish baths, two saunas and rest areas. |
The planned opening hours for the Centre's various activities are:
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7.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays, |
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9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. at weekends, |
for 49 weeks of the year.
Entrance charges and the cost of membership will be set by a management committee comprising representatives of the Institutions, users and the operator.
The operator will be required to pay the Centre's operating costs (cleaning, electricity, water, heating, maintenance, insurance, etc.) and also an annual operating fee. He will be required to ensure the upkeep of the facilities and the equipment, and also the replacement thereof.
A consortium of economic operators is permitted.
Full, detailed documentation about the Centre, the terms and conditions governing its operation and the selection criteria relating to applications may be obtained on request, between 16 July and 3 September 2007, from the following address:
Parlement européen — Unité ‘Prévention et bien-être au travail’, KAD 03B001, L-2929 Luxembourg
or by e-mail from:
upbt@europarl.europa.eu
The presentation of the project and the compulsory site visit will take place at 10.30 a.m. on 14 September 2007. The meeting point will be the entrance of the Altiero Spinelli Building (ASP, rue Wiertz, B-1047 Brussels).
Candidates' application files must be sent no later than 8 October 2007 to the following address:
Parlement européen — Unité ‘Prévention et bien-être au travail’, KAD 03B001, L-2929 Luxembourg.
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY
Commission
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/31 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4728 — Red & Black/Valentino Fashion Group)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/15)
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On 19 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Red & Black Lux S.À R.L. (‘Red & Black’, Luxembourg) controlled by Permira IV fund (‘P IV’, Guernsey, Channel Islands), which is ultimately controlled by Permira Holdings Limited (‘PHL’, Guernsey, Channel Islands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A. ( ‘Valentino Group’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4728 — Red & Black/Valentino Fashion Group, to the following address:
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/32 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4477 — SES Astra/Eutelsat/JV)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/16)
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On 20 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings SES Astra S.A. (‘Astra’, Luxembourg) and Eutelsat S.A. (‘Eutelsat’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control in a newly created company constituting a joint venture (‘JV’) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4477 — SES Astra/Eutelsat/JV, to the following address:
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/33 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4767 — Montagu/Unifeeder)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/17)
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On 19 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Montagu Private Equity LLP (‘MPE’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of Unifeeder A/S (‘Unifeeder’, Denmark) by way of transfer of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4767 — Montagu/Unifeeder to the following address:
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/34 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4723 — Eni/ExxonMobil (Hungarian, Czech and Slovak Package))
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/18)
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On 19 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Eni S.p.A. (‘Eni’, Italy) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of ExxonMobil Hungaria (‘Esso Hungaria’, Hungary), Esso spols s.r.o (‘Esso Ceska’, Czech Republic) and Esso Slovensko spol, s r.o. (‘Esso Slovensko’, Slovakia) and ExxonMobil's certain assets and contracts pertaining to the lubricants business in these countries (‘Lubs Assets and Contracts’) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4723 — Eni/ExxonMobil (Hungarian, Czech and Slovak Package) to the following address:
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26.6.2007 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 141/35 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.4623 — Vinci Construction/Solétanche)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/C 141/19)
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On 19 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Vinci Construction belonging to the Vinci group (‘Vinci’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Solétanche SA (‘Solétanche’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4623 — Vinci Construction/Solétanche, to the following address:
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