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2008/C 154/01 |
Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: zinc; zinc chloride; zinc distearate ( 1 ) |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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2008/C 154/03 |
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2008/C 154/04 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) |
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2008/C 154/05 |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
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2008/C 154/06 |
Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5126 — Ineos/BASF Assets) ( 1 ) |
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2008/C 154/07 |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
19.6.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/1 |
Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: zinc; zinc chloride; zinc distearate
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 154/01)
Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1) involves the data reporting, priority setting, risk evaluation and, where necessary, development of strategies for limiting the risks of existing substances.
In the framework of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 the following substances have been identified as priority substances for evaluation in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2268/95 (2) concerning the second list of priority substances as foreseen under Regulation (EEC) No 793/93:
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zinc, |
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zinc chloride, |
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zinc distearate. |
The rapporteur Member State designated pursuant to this Regulation has completed the risk evaluation activities with regard to man and the environment for those substances in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 of 28 June 1994 laying down the principles for the assessment of risks to man and the environment of existing substances (3) and has suggested a strategy for limiting the risks in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.
The Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment (SCTEE) and the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) have been consulted and have issued an opinion with respect to the risk evaluations carried out by the rapporteur. These opinions can be found on the website of the Scientific Committees.
Article 11(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 stipulates that the results of the risk evaluation and the recommended strategy for limiting the risks shall be adopted at Community level and published by the Commission. This Communication, together with the corresponding Commission Recommendation 2008/464/EC (4), provides the results of risk evaluations (5) and strategies for limiting the risks for the above mentioned substances.
The results of the risk evaluation and strategies for limiting the risks provided for in this communication are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.
(2) OJ L 231, 28.9.1995, p. 18.
(3) OJ L 161, 29.6.1994, p. 3.
(5) The comprehensive Risk Assessment Report, as well as a summary thereof, can be found on the Internet site of the European Chemicals Bureau:
http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-substances/
ANNEX
PART 1
CAS No: 7440-66-6 |
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Einecs No: 231-175-3 |
Structural formula: |
Zn |
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Einecs name: |
Zinc |
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IUPAC name: |
Zinc |
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Rapporteur: |
The Netherlands |
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Classification (1): |
F; R15-17 (zinc powder — zinc dust (pyrophoric)) N; R50-53 (zinc powder — zinc dust (pyrophoric)) N; R50-53 (zinc powder — zinc dust (stabilised)) |
The risk assessment is based on practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur. The risk assessment has been conducted in accordance with the methodology for metals applicable at the time and in line with the Technical Guidance Document on Risk Assessment in support of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 on risk assessment for existing substances.
The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community the substance is mainly used for galvanising and in brass. Other uses are in die casting alloys, rolled/wrought zinc, pigments and chemicals and for the production of other zinc compounds. Uses of zinc and certain zinc compounds as nanomaterials have not been assessed.
The Predicted No-Effect Concentrations (PNECs) for zinc metal included in the risk assessment have been derived solely for the purposes of this risk assessment. They must not be used for other purposes, such as setting environmental quality standards or sanitation levels, without further in-depth consideration as to whether they are fit for that purpose. In every case an appropriate bioavailability correction should be incorporated as an essential part of the process.
RISK ASSESSMENT
A. Human health
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
WORKERS
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
CONSUMERS
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
HUMAN HEALTH (physicochemical properties)
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
B. Environment
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
ATMOSPHERE
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to the
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM INCLUDING SEDIMENT
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is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks for the specific scenarios listed below. This conclusion is reached because of:
In regions where these waters (including sediment) are found, it is strongly recommended that the available information on known and potential sources of zinc emissions, and region-specific natural background concentration are carefully taken into account before taking decisions about risk reduction measures. The findings of the risk assessment report are that the current uses of zinc and zinc compounds do not per se lead to the elevated regional levels found in surface water and sediment. The elevated zinc levels in those waters and sediments, where they are found, may be caused by a combination of zinc and zinc compounds. The elevated levels come from various emission sources, including local industrial point sources, historical contamination, mining activities, geology and diffuse sources. The contribution of each of these sources may vary between regions. Local industrial point sources may include industrial processes that use and emit zinc and zinc compounds, as well as other processes that are unintentional sources and are not directly connected with the zinc producing or using industries. These were not examined in the risk assessment report, but may nevertheless have emissions of zinc to the aquatic environment. |
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is that there is a need for further information and/or testing. This conclusion is reached because of:
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is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local and regional scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 1.1 and 1.2 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM
2.1. |
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks for the specific scenarios listed below. This conclusion is reached because of:
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is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied, for all local and regional (line sources at terrestrial road borders and zinc accumulation in regional soils) scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 2.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
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is that there is a need for limiting the risks for some, but not all, local scenarios. This conclusion is reached because of:
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is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local scenarios, except for those listed under point 3.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS
For the ENVIRONMENT
It is recommended:
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to consider under Directive 2008/1/EC (2) and Directive 2000/60/EC (3) if additional risk management is needed for other sources of zinc emissions than those from the produced and imported chemical (for instance natural sources, mining activities, historical pollution and the use of other zinc compounds), which the risk reduction strategy has identified as contributing significantly to the emissions of zinc to the aquatic compartment, |
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to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Directive 2008/1/EC, zinc should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT). |
PART 2
CAS No: 7646-85-7 |
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Einecs No: 231-592-0 |
Structural formula: |
ZnCl2 |
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Einecs name: |
Zinc chloride |
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IUPAC name: |
Zinc chloride |
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Rapporteur: |
The Netherlands |
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Classification (4): |
Xn; R22 C; R34 N; R50-53 |
The risk assessment is based on practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur. The risk assessment has been conducted in accordance with the methodology for metals applicable at the time and in line with the Technical Guidance Document on Risk Assessment in support of Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 on risk assessment for existing substances.
The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community the substance is mainly used in the chemical industry, galvanising industry, battery industry and agrochemical industry (fungicides). Other uses are in the printing and dye industry. Uses as nanomaterials have not been assessed.
RISK ASSESSMENT
A. Human health
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
WORKERS
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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concerns for acute respiratory tract irritation as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising during the production of zinc chloride. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
CONSUMERS
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
HUMAN HEALTH (physicochemical properties)
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
B. Environment
Conclusions are given on local scenarios only. The conclusions regarding the regional risks to the environment as described in the risk assessment for zinc metal (Einecs No 231-175-3) apply as well.
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
ATMOSPHERE
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to the
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM INCLUDING SEDIMENT
1.1. |
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 1.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM
2.1. |
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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2.2. |
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied, for all local scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 2.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
3.1. |
is that there is a need for limiting the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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3.2. |
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local scenarios, except for those listed under point 3.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS
For WORKERS
The legislation for workers' protection currently into force at Community level is generally considered to give an adequate framework to limit the risks of zinc chloride to the extent needed and shall apply.
For ENVIRONMENT
It is recommended:
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to consider under Directive 2008/1/EC (2) and Directive 2000/60/EC (3) if additional risk management is needed for other sources of zinc emissions than those from the produced and imported chemical (for instance natural sources, mining activities, historical pollution and the use of other zinc compounds), which the risk reduction strategy has identified as contributing significantly to the emissions of zinc to the aquatic compartment, |
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to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Directive 2008/1/EC, zinc chloride should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT). |
PART 3
CAS No: 557-05-1 and 91051-01-3 (5) |
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Einecs No: 209-151-9 and 293-049-4 |
Structural formula: |
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Einecs name: |
Zinc distearate |
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IUPAC name: |
Zinc dioctadecanoate |
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Rapporteur: |
The Netherlands |
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Classification: |
No classification |
The risk assessment is based on practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur. The risk assessment has been conducted in accordance with the methodology for metals applicable at the time and in line with the Technical Guidance Document on Risk Assessment in support of Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 on risk assessment for existing substances.
The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community the substance is mainly used in the polymers industry as a stabiliser component, lubricant, mould release agent and dusting agent for rubber.
Other uses are in the paints, lacquers and varnishing industry as a sanding and flatting agent, in the building industry as a waterproofing agent in concrete, in the paper, pulp, board and textile industry as a waterproofing agent, in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, chemical and metal industries and other applications. Uses as nanomaterials have not been assessed.
RISK ASSESSMENT
A. Human health
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
WORKERS
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
CONSUMERS
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
B. Environment
Conclusions are given on local scenarios only. The conclusions regarding the regional risks to the environment as described in the risk assessment for zinc metal (Einecs No 231-175-3) apply as well.
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to
ATMOSPHERE
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:
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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to the
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM INCLUDING SEDIMENT
1.1. |
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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1.2. |
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 1.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM
2.1. |
is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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2.2. |
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied, for all local scenarios, including concerning secondary poisoning, except for those listed under point 2.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to
MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
3.1. |
is that there is a need for limiting the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:
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3.2. |
is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied for all local scenarios, except for those listed under point 3.1 above. This conclusion is reached because:
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STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS
For ENVIRONMENT
It is recommended:
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to consider under Directive 2008/1/EC (2) and Directive 2000/60/EC (3) if additional risk management is needed for other sources of zinc emissions than those from the produced and imported chemical (for instance natural sources, mining activities, historical pollution and the use of other zinc compounds), which the risk reduction strategy has identified as contributing significantly to the emissions of zinc to the aquatic compartment, |
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to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Directive 2008/1/EC, zinc distearate should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT). |
(1) The classification of the substance is established by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC of 29 April 2004 adapting to technical progress for the 29th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1, amended by OJ L 216, 16.6.2004, p. 3).
(3) OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1.
(4) The classification of the substance is established by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC of 29 April 2004 adapting to technical progress for the 29th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1, amended by OJ L 216, 16.6.2004, p. 3).
(5) Commercially produced stearic acid is always a mixture of what chemically was called stearic acid (C18) and palmitic acid (C16). In practice, the description ‘Fatty acids, C16-18, zinc salts’ registered under CAS No 91051-01-3 is a more exact fit with commercial zinc stearate, but it is only listed on Einecs and Chemical Abstracts have never indexed a single article to this number. Based on these considerations, the CAS No 91051-01-3 was added.
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/11 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2008/C 154/02)
Date of adoption of the decision |
19.3.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 311/07 |
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Member State |
France |
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Region |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Régime d'aides en faveur de la publicité des animaux, produits animaux et produits d'origine animale |
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Legal basis |
Arrêté |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Granting of aid for advertising |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
EUR 48 000 000 |
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Intensity |
50 % for campaigns on the internal market 80 % for campaigns in third countries 100 % for campaigns of a generic nature |
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Duration |
6 years |
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Economic sectors |
Agriculture |
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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/
Date of adoption of the decision |
19.5.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 404/07 |
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Estonia |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Laenud hoiu-laenuühistute tegevuse arendamiseks |
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Maaelu ja põllumajandusturu korraldamise seadus, RT I 2004, 32, 227;
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Non-aid |
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Objective |
Sectoral development |
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Budget |
The size of the loan portfolio is EEK 30 000 000 annually (~ EUR 1 917 000) |
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Until 15.9.2013 |
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Economic sectors |
Agricultural sector |
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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/
Date of adoption of the decision |
30.4.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 650/07 |
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France |
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Region |
Département de la Sarthe |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Aide à la modernisation des élevages sarthois de poules pondeuses labellisés «Label Rouge» et «biologique» |
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Council Directive 1999/74/EC of 19 July 1999 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens Articles L 1511-1 et seq. of the Code général des collectivités territoriales (CGCT) |
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Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Aid for investments in agricultural holdings |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
EUR 600 000 |
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Intensity |
20 % |
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Duration |
2008-2009 |
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Economic sectors |
Agriculture |
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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/
Date of adoption of the decision |
30.4.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 755/07 |
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Member State |
Lithuania |
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Region |
— |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Pagalba palūkanoms už kreditus (išskyrus žemei pirkti) kompensuoti |
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Type of measure |
Investment aid into agricultural primary production |
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Objective |
Sectoral development |
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Form of aid |
Interest rate subsidy |
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Budget |
Total: LTL 54 000 000 |
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Intensity |
Up to 40 % |
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Duration |
Until 31.12.2013 |
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Economic sectors |
Agricultural sector |
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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/
Date of adoption of the decision |
19.3.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 64/08 |
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Member State |
France |
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Region |
— |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Aide à la réinsertion professionnelle |
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Legal basis |
Articles D 352-15 à D 352-30 du code rural |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Aid to help farmers withdraw from agricultural activities |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
EUR 30 million |
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Intensity |
Variable |
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Duration |
6 years |
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Economic sectors |
Agriculture |
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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
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/15 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
18 June 2008
(2008/C 154/03)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
USD |
US dollar |
1,5493 |
JPY |
Japanese yen |
167,62 |
DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4593 |
GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,79330 |
SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,3838 |
CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,6160 |
ISK |
Iceland króna |
126,28 |
NOK |
Norwegian krone |
8,0405 |
BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
CZK |
Czech koruna |
24,000 |
EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
HUF |
Hungarian forint |
243,44 |
LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,7044 |
PLN |
Polish zloty |
3,3779 |
RON |
Romanian leu |
3,6643 |
SKK |
Slovak koruna |
30,360 |
TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,9041 |
AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,6461 |
CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,5797 |
HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
12,0932 |
NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
2,0529 |
SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,1215 |
KRW |
South Korean won |
1 596,24 |
ZAR |
South African rand |
12,5086 |
CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
10,6624 |
HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,2460 |
IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
14 385,25 |
MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
5,0468 |
PHP |
Philippine peso |
68,580 |
RUB |
Russian rouble |
36,6550 |
THB |
Thai baht |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/16 |
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 EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001
(2008/C 154/04)
Aid No: XA 58/08
Member State: Republic of Slovenia
Region: Območje občine Bloke
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore programom razvoja podeželja v občini Bloke 2007–2013
Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Bloke
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:
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2007: EUR 4 172 |
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2008: EUR 10 000 |
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2009: EUR 10 000 |
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2010: EUR 10 600 |
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2011: EUR 11 000 |
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2012: EUR 11 500 |
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2013: EUR 12 000 |
Maximum aid intensity:
1. Investment in agricultural holdings:
— |
up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
— |
up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland.
2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:
— |
for investment in non-productive features, up to 100 % of eligible costs, |
— |
for investment in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, and up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
— |
additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings. |
3. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:
— |
the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
4. Aid for land reparcelling:
— |
up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
5. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:
— |
up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
6. Provision of technical support:
— |
up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
Date of implementation: January 2008
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013
Objective of aid: To support SMEs
Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on the co-financing of programmes for preserving and developing rural areas in the municipality of Bloke includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):
Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,
Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,
Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,
Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,
Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,
Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture
Name and address of granting authority:
Občina Bloke |
Nova vas 4a |
SLO-1385 Nova vas |
Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007120&dhid=93633
Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.
The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)
Aid No: XA 59/08
Member State: Republic of Slovenia
Region: Območje občine Brezovica
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programov razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Brezovica 2007–2013
Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Brezovica za programsko obdobje 2007–2013
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:
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2007: EUR 138 132 |
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2008: EUR 86 668 |
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2009: EUR 88 000 |
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2010: EUR 90 000 |
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2011: EUR 92 000 |
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2012: EUR 94 000 |
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2013: EUR 96 000 |
Maximum aid intensity:
1. Investment in agricultural holdings:
— |
up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas or up to 40 % in other areas. |
The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.
2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:
— |
up to 100 % of actual costs for investment in non-productive features, |
— |
for investment in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
— |
additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings. |
3. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:
— |
municipal support brings the level of support up to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
4. Aid for land reparcelling:
— |
the aid is provided in the form of grants covering up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
5. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:
— |
the aid is provided in the form of grants covering up to 100 % of eligible costs. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidized services and must not involve direct payments of money to agricultural holdings. |
6. Provision of technical support:
— |
up to 100 % of eligible costs in the form of subsidized services concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
Date of implementation: January 2008
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013
Objective of the aid: To support SMEs
Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing rural areas in the municipality of Brezovica for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):
Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,
Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,
Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,
Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,
Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,
Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture
Name and address of granting authority:
Občina Brezovica |
Tržaška c. 390 |
SLO-1351 Brezovica |
Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007119&dhid=93518
Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.
The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)
Aid No: XA 62/08
Member State: Republic of Slovenia
Region: Območje občine Žirovnica
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva, gozdarstva in podeželja v občini Žirovnica
Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodelitvi pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva, gozdarstva in podeželja v občini Žirovnica (II. Poglavje)
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:
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2008: EUR 10 800 |
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2009: EUR 10 800 |
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2010: EUR 10 800 |
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2011: EUR 10 800 |
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2012: EUR 10 800 |
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2013: EUR 10 800 |
Maximum aid intensity:
1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:
— |
up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
— |
up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.
2. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:
— |
the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
3. Aid for land reparcelling:
— |
up to 50 % of actual legal and administrative costs. |
4. Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:
— |
up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers |
Date of implementation: January 2008
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013
Objective of the aid: To support SMEs
Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture, forestry and rural areas in the municipality of Žirovnica includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):
Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,
Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,
Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,
Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture
Name and address of granting authority:
Občina Žirovnica |
Breznica 3 |
SLO-4274 Žirovnica |
Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007122&dhid=93759
Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.
The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)
Signature of person responsible
Leopold POGAČAR
Župan
Aid No: XA 63/08
Member State: Republic of Slovenia
Region: Območje občine Šalovci
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Državne pomoči za razvoja podeželja v občini Šalovci
Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči na področju razvoja kmetijstva v občini Šalovci
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:
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2007: EUR 2 000 |
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2008: EUR 2 000 |
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2009: EUR 2 000 |
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2010: EUR 2 000 |
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2011: EUR 2 000 |
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2012: EUR 2 000 |
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2013: EUR 2 000 |
Maximum aid intensity:
1. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:
— |
the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease |
Date of implementation: January 2008
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013
Objective of the aid: To support SMEs
Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for agricultural development in the municipality of Šalovci includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):
Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture
Name and address of granting authority:
Občina Šalovci |
Šalovci 162 |
SLO-9204 Šalovci |
Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007117&dhid=93384
Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.
The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)
Signature of person responsible
Aleksander ABRAHAM
Aid No: XA 64/08
Member State: Republic of Slovenia
Region: Območje občine Mežica
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Mežica za programsko obdobje 2007–2013
Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Mežica za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (II. Poglavje)
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:
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2007: EUR 13 383 |
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2008: EUR 13 383 |
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2009: EUR 13 383 |
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2010: EUR 13 383 |
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2011: EUR 13 383 |
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2012: EUR 13 383 |
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2013: EUR 13 383 |
Maximum aid intensity:
1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:
— |
up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
— |
up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
— |
up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.
2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:
— |
for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
— |
for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
— |
additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:
— |
up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
— |
where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
— |
where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:
— |
the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
5. Aid for land reparcelling:
— |
up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:
— |
up to 100 % of eligible costs in the form of subsidised services; this must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
7. Provision of technical support:
— |
up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
Date of implementation: January 2008
Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013
Objective of the aid: To support SMEs
Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture, forestry and rural areas in the municipality of Mežica includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 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 and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):
Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,
Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,
Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,
Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,
Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,
Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,
Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector
Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture
Name and address of granting authority:
Občina Mežica |
Trg svobode 1 |
SLO-2392 Mežica |
Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007120&dhid=93633
Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.
The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)
Signature of person responsible
Dušan KREBEL
Župan
V Announcements
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/22 |
NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION EPSO/AST/65/08
(2008/C 154/05)
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is organising open competition EPSO/AST/65/08 for the recruitment of language editors having Latvian as their main language.
The competition notice is published in Official Journal C 154 A of 19 June 2008 in English, French and German only.
Full details are available on the EPSO website: http://europa.eu/epso
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY
Commission
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/23 |
Withdrawal of notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.5126 — Ineos/BASF Assets)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 154/06)
(Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004)
On 7 May 2008, the Commission of the European Communities received notification of a proposed concentration between Ineos and BASF Assets. On 3 June 2008, the notifying parties informed the Commission that they withdrew their notification.
Corrigenda
19.6.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 154/24 |
Corrigendum to the Agreement between the European Parliament and the Commission on procedures for implementing Council Decision 1999/468/EC laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC
( Official Journal of the European Union C 143 of 10 June 2008 )
(2008/C 154/07)
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