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Information and Notices

Volume 51
17 May 2008

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Contents

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II   Information

 

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

 

Commission

2008/C 121/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections

1

2008/C 121/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections ( 1 )

4

2008/C 121/03

State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to Article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures ( 1 )

5

2008/C 121/04

Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.4919 — Statoil/Conocophillips) ( 1 )

6

 

IV   Notices

 

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

 

Commission

2008/C 121/05

Euro exchange rates

7

 

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 121/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid ( 1 )

8

2008/C 121/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid ( 1 )

10

2008/C 121/08

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

11

2008/C 121/09

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

12

2008/C 121/10

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

13

2008/C 121/11

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-Trapani

14

2008/C 121/12

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

15

2008/C 121/13

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

16

2008/C 121/14

Types of gas and the corresponding supply pressures according to Article 2(2) of Council Directive 90/396/EEC

17

 

V   Announcements

 

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

 

Commission

2008/C 121/15

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5174 — Iberia/ST Aerospace/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )

18

2008/C 121/16

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5157 — Volkswagen/Scania) ( 1 )

19

2008/C 121/17

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5189 — Nordic Capital/CPS Color) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )

20

2008/C 121/18

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5171 — Enel/Acciona/Endesa) ( 1 )

21

 

 

(1)   Text with EEA relevance

EN

 

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/1

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2008/C 121/01)

Date of adoption of the decision

2.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

NN 61/07

Member State

Italy

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Riduzione dell'accisa sui prodotti energetici nel settore agricolo

Legal basis

Decreto legislativo del 26 ottobre 1995 n. 504, Decreto interministeriale del 14 dicembre 2001 n. 454 e Legge n.  296 del 27 dicembre 2006

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Excise tax exemptions under Directive 2003/96/EC

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Example budget for 2006: EUR 825 000 000

Intensity

—

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dell'Economia e delle finanze

Via XX Settembre, 97

I-00187 Roma

Other information

—

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/

Date of adoption of the decision

1.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 329/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Sardinia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Interventi compensativi dei danni arrecati alle colture dalle piogge cadute dall'8 al 10 dicembre 2006

Legal basis

Decreto legislativo 102/2004: «Interventi finanziari a sostegno delle imprese agricole»

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Compensation for damage due to adverse weather conditions

Form of aid

Subsidy

Budget

The annual budget of the framework aid scheme is ca. EUR 100 million for weather-related compensation. The expense due to the notified measure is not yet known

Intensity

100 %

Duration

One-off

Economic sectors

Annex I

Name and address of the granting authority

—

Other information

—

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/

Date of adoption of the decision

1.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 558/07

Member State

Hungary

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Az állati hulla eltávolítási és ártalmatlanítási költségeinek támogatása

Legal basis

—

az állategészségügyről szóló 2005. évi CLXXVI. törvény;

—

…/2008. (…) FVM rendelet az állati hulla eltávolítási és ártalmatlanítási költségeinek támogatásáról;

—

71/2003. (VI. 27.) FVM rendelet az állati hulladékok kezelésének és a hasznosításukkal készült termékek forgalomba hozatalának állat-egészségügyi szabályairól;

—

69/2003. (VI. 25.) FVM rendelet a fertőző szivacsos agyvelőbántalmak megelőzéséről, az ellenük való védekezésről, illetve leküzdésükről

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Contribution to the costs of removal and destruction of fallen stock

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual expenditure: HUF 2 200 million

Overall budget: HUF 13 200 million

Intensity

—

100 % of costs of removal of fallen stock and 75 % of costs of destruction of such carcasses,

—

100 % of costs of removal and destruction of fallen stock where there is an obligation to perform TSE tests on the fallen stock concerned,

—

75 % of operating costs based on the internal accounting system connected to the destruction of fallen stock in case of own fallen stock treatment, disposal or incineration facilities available on the livestock farm

Duration

From 1.1.2008 to 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Földművelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium

Kossuth Lajos tér 11

H-1055 Budapest

Other information

(In particular, commitments by the Member State and/or obligation to provide the Commission with a report on implementation)

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/

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/4

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)

(2008/C 121/02)

Date of adoption of the decision

1.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 233/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Valencia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas Públicas-Valencia-Ayudas de la Generalitat de Valencia para el Fomento de I+D+i

Legal basis

—

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development, Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 25 million

Overall budget: EUR 175 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration

1.7.2007-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

IMPIVA, Generalitat Valenciana

Other information

—

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/

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/5

State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to Article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/03)

Date of adoption of the decision

27.2.2008

Reference number of the aid

E 4/05

Member State

Ireland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

State financing of Radio Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) and Teilifís na Gaeilge (TG4) — Ireland

Legal basis

Broadcasting Authority Act 1960 and Broadcasting Act 1001 (as amended)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Services of general economic interest

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Financing of RTÉ and TG4 totalling approximately EUR 220 million p.a.

Intensity

100 %

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Media

Name and address of the granting authority

Irish State

Other information

Based on the commitments given by Ireland to amend the current financing regime, the Commission's concerns regarding the incompatibility of the current financing regime were dispelled and the investigation closed. Ireland has committed to implement the announced amendments by December 2008

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/

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/6

Initiation of proceedings

(Case COMP/M.4919 — Statoil/Conocophillips)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/04)

On 13 May 2008, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 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.4919 — Statoil/Conocophillips, to the following address:

Commission of the European Communities

Competition DG

Merger Registry

Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70

B-1000 Brussels

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/7

Euro exchange rates (1)

16 May 2008

(2008/C 121/05)

1 euro=

 

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5498

JPY

Japanese yen

162,29

DKK

Danish krone

7,4604

GBP

Pound sterling

0,79585

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3370

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6342

ISK

Iceland króna

115,34

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8560

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,977

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

246,98

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6985

PLN

Polish zloty

3,3890

RON

Romanian leu

3,6428

SKK

Slovak koruna

31,525

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9111

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6320

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5466

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,0892

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0131

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1244

KRW

South Korean won

1 607,84

ZAR

South African rand

11,6281

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,8316

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2507

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 389,89

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0152

PHP

Philippine peso

66,262

RUB

Russian rouble

36,8775

THB

Thai baht

50,012

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5513

MXN

Mexican peso

16,1773

(1)  

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/8

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/06)

Aid No

XR 132/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Proyectos de inversión empresarial en nuevos emplazamientos, o bien en ampliación o modernización de instalaciones preexistentes

Legal basis

Resolución de 9 de marzo de 2007 (DOG no 59, de 23 de marzo de 2007) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que aprueba las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos del Igape y se procede a la convocatoria de determinadas líneas de ayuda.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 4,4 million

Maximum aid intensity

30 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

26.3.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors

NACE: C, D, H55.10, H55.23, I, K73, K74

Name and address of the granting authority

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://dxosi.xunta.es:90/Doc/Dog2007.nsf/FichaContenido/A40A?OpenDocument

Other information

—


Aid No

XR 52/08

Member State

Lithuania

Region

87(3)(a)

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Priemonė „Turizmo paslaugų (produktų) įvairovės plėtra ir turizmo paslaugų kokybės gerinimas“

Legal basis

2008 m. kovo 17 d. Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas Nr. 4-106 „Dėl priemonės „Turizmo paslaugų (produktų) įvairovės plėtra ir turizmo paslaugų kokybės gerinimas“ projektų finansavimo sąlygų aprašo patvirtinimo“

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

LTL 67 million

Maximum aid intensity

50 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

23.3.2008

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors

NACE H055, I0633, O092

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 38/2

LT-01104 Vilnius

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=316441

Other information

—

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/10

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/07)

Aid No

XR 169/07

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

87(3)(a), 87(3)(c)

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

OP ŽP, prioritní osa 3 – Udržitelné využívání zdrojů energie oblast podpory 3.1 – Výstavba nových zařízení a rekonstrukce stávajících zařízení s cílem zvýšení využívání OZE pro výrobu tepla, elektřiny a kombinované výroby tepla a elektřiny

Legal basis

Směrnice Evropského parlamentu a Rady 2004/8/ES o podpoře kombinované výroby tepla a elektřiny založené na poptávce po užitečném teple na vnitřním trhu s energií a o změně směrnice 92/42/EHS.

Směrnice Evropského parlamentu a Rady Evropy 2001/77/ES ze dne 27. září 2001 o podpoře elektřiny z obnovitelných zdrojů v podmínkách vnitřního trhu s elektřinou 180/2005 Sb., zákon o podpoře výroby elektřiny z obnovitelných zdrojů energie a o změně některých zákonů (zákon o podpoře využívání obnovitelných zdrojů) 86/2002 Sb., zákon o ochraně ovzduší a o změně některých dalších zákonů, ve znění pozdějších předpisů.

Zákon 388/1991 Sb., o Státním fondu životního prostředí České republiky, ve znění pozdějších předpisů.

Programový dokument OP ŽP, 15. listopadu 2006 projednán a schválen vládou ČR; 7. března 2007 byl odeslán a přijat Evropskou komisí k formálnímu hodnocení.

Implementační dokument OP ŽP, ze dne 28. června 2007.

Směrnice MŽP č. 07/2007 ze dne 29. června 2007 pro předkládání žádostí a o poskytování finančních prostředků pro projekty z Operačního programu Životní prostředí včetně spolufinancování ze Státního fondu životního prostředí České republiky a státního rozpočtu České republiky – kapitoly 315 (životní prostředí)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

CZK 1 332 million

Maximum aid intensity

40 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.10.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors

NACE: A, DD.0.00., E, M, N, O

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerstvo životního prostředí

Vršovická 65

CZ-101 00 Praha

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

www.opzp.cz

Other information

—

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/11

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

(2008/C 121/08)

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, 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 of 24 March 2006, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

In accordance with points 4.5 and 4.6 of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:

Route

Maximum concessionary fare (including VAT)

Maximum non-concessionary fare (including VAT)

Alghero-Rome or vice versa

EUR 48

EUR 107

Alghero-Milan or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 123

Cagliari-Rome or vice versa

EUR 48

EUR 107

Cagliari-Milan or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 123

Olbia-Rome or vice versa

EUR 48

EUR 107

Olbia-Milan or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 123

The other requirements of the public service obligations published in OJ C 72 of 24 March 2006 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/12

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

(2008/C 121/09)

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, 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 of 14 September 2005, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

Route

Revised fare (excluding VAT)

Crotone-Rome or vice versa

EUR 71,05

Crotone-Milan or vice versa

EUR 101,15

The other requirements of the public service obligations published in OJ C 225 of 14 September 2005 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/13

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

(2008/C 121/10)

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, 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 of 14 December 2006, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

In accordance with point 2.4(b) and (c) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:

Route

Revised fare (excluding VAT)

Pantelleria-Palermo or vice versa

EUR 29,64

Lampedusa-Palermo or vice versa

EUR 31,68

Lampedusa-Catania or vice versa

EUR 31,68

Lampedusa-Rome or vice versa

EUR 61,33

Pantelleria-Rome or vice versa

EUR 61,33

The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 305 of 14 December 2006 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/14

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-Trapani

(2008/C 121/11)

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, the Italian Government has decided to modify the public service obligation in respect of the scheduled air services between Pantelleria-Trapani, published in Official Journal of the European Union C 112 of 12 May 2006, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

In accordance with point 2.4(b) and (c) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:

Route

Revised fare (excluding VAT)

Pantelleria-Trapani or vice versa

EUR 26,00

The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 112 of 12 May 2006 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/15

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

(2008/C 121/12)

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, 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 of 21 April 2006, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

In accordance with points 4.5 and 4.6 of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:

Route

Maximum concessionary fare (including VAT)

Maximum non-concessionary fare (including VAT)

Alghero-Bologna or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Alghero-Turin or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Cagliari-Bologna or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Caglieri-Turin or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Cagliari-Florence or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Cagliari-Verona or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Cagliari-Naples or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Cagliari-Palermo or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Olbia-Bologna or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

Olbia-Verona or vice versa

EUR 59

EUR 104

The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 93 of 21 April 2006 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/16

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

(2008/C 121/13)

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, the Italian Government has decided to modify 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 of 28 June 2006, and amended in Official Journal of the European Union C 141 of 26 June 2007.

In accordance with point 2.4(b) and (c) of the public service obligation, the fares are revised as follows:

Route

Revised fare (excluding VAT)

Trapani-Rome or vice versa

EUR 63,31

Trapani-Milan or vice versa

EUR 79,14

Trapani-Bari or vice versa

EUR 52,76

Trapani-Cagliari or vice versa

EUR 63,31

The other requirements of the public service obligation published in OJ C 150 of 28 June 2006 remain unchanged.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/17

Types of gas and the corresponding supply pressures according to Article 2(2) of Council Directive 90/396/EEC

(2008/C 121/14)

(This publication is based on information received by the Commission services from the Member States)

Country

Gas family

Wobbe index (gross) in

Supply pressure in mbar

MJ/m3 or kWh/m3

(0 °C)

MJ/m3 or kWh/m3

(15 °C)

min.

nom.

max.

BULGARIA

SECOND

 

 

 

 

 

Group H

48,2-53,6 MJ/m3

45,7-54,7 MJ/m3

17

20

25

THIRD

 

 

 

 

 

Group B/P

 

72,9-87,3 MJ/m3

25

30

35

V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/18

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5174 — Iberia/ST Aerospace/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/15)

1.

On 6 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which the undertakings Iberia Lineas Aereas de España, SA (‘Iberia’, Spain) and Singapore Technologies Aerospace, Ltd (‘ST Aerospace’, Singapore), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Madrid Aerospace Services, SL (‘JV’, Spain) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Iberia: air transport of passengers and cargoes, as well as aircraft maintenance and other complementary activities,

—

for ST Aerospace: airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (‘MRO’) with regard to regional and military aircraft, as well as B737NG and MD80/90 aircraft,

—

for JV: MRO services for landing gears on Airbus platform types.

3.

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.

4.

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.5174 — Iberia/ST Aerospace/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/19

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5157 — Volkswagen/Scania)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/16)

1.

On 7 May 2008, 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 Volkswagen AG (‘Volkswagen’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Scania AB (‘Scania’, Sweden) by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Volkswagen: manufacture of motor vehicles,

—

for Scania: manufacture of commercial motor vehicles.

3.

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.

4.

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.5157 — Volkswagen/Scania, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/20

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5189 — Nordic Capital/CPS Color)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/17)

1.

On 8 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Nordic Capital Fund VI (‘Nordic Capital’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of CPS Color Group Oy (‘CPS’, Finland) by way of purchase of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Nordic Capital: private equity,

—

for CPS: integrated tinting systems.

3.

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.

4.

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.5189 — Nordic Capital/CPS Color to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

17.5.2008   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 121/21

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5171 — Enel/Acciona/Endesa)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 121/18)

1.

On 13/05/2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Enel SpA (‘Enel’, Italy) and Acciona SA (‘Acciona’, Spain) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Endesa SA (‘Endesa’, Spain) by way of a joint takeover bid and an agreement entered into by ENEL and Acciona. Enel and Acciona will subsequently sell certain ENEL and Endesa businesses and assets in Spain and Italy, as well as related businesses in France, Poland and Turkey, to the German corporation E.on AG (‘E.on’).

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for ENEL: generation, distribution and supply of electricity, as well as purchase and sale of natural gas for domestic electricity generation,

—

for Acciona: development and management of infrastructures and real estate projects, provision of transport, urban and environmental services, as well as development and operation of renewable energies,

—

for Endesa: generation, distribution and supply of electricity. It is also active in the gas sector and to a limited extent, in real estate.

3.

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.

4.

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.5171 — Enel/Acciona/Endesa, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.