ISSN 1977-091X
Official Journal
of the European Union
C 105
English edition
Information and Notices
Volume 61
20 March 2018
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Information and Notices |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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Council |
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2018/C 105/01 |
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2018/C 105/02 |
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European Commission |
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2018/C 105/03 |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2018/C 105/04 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries |
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V Announcements |
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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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European Commission |
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2018/C 105/05 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8848 — Cathay Capital Private Equity/Equistone Partners Europe/E. Winkemann) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) |
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2018/C 105/06 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8652 — Accuride/mefro wheels) ( 1 ) |
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2018/C 105/07 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8658 — UTC/Rockwell Collins) ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance. |
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IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
Council
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20.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/1 |
Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
(2018/C 105/01)
The following information is brought to the attention of the persons designated in Annex I to Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP (1), as implemented by Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/421 (2), and in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/420 (4), concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.
The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons that appear in the above mentioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. The grounds for designation of those persons appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.
The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 16 of the Regulation).
The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned list should be reconsidered, before 3 April 2018, to the following address:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG C 1C |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
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Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |
Any observations received will be taken into account for the purpose of the Council’s next review, pursuant to Article 34 of Decision 2013/255/CFSP and Article 32(4) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, of the list of designated persons and entities.
The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council’s decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, 2nd paragraph, and Article 263, 4th and 6th paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.
(2) OJ L 75 I, 19.3.2018, p. 3.
(4) OJ L 75 I, 19.3.2018, p. 1.
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20.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/2 |
Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/420 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria apply
(2018/C 105/02)
The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1):
The legal basis for this processing operation is Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 (2), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/420 (3).
The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director General of DG C (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is the Unit 1C of DG C that can be contacted at:
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Council of the European Union |
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General Secretariat |
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DG C 1C |
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Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
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1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
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Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |
The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, as implemented by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/420.
The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil listing criteria as laid down in that Regulation.
The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the Statement of Reasons and any other data related thereto.
The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.
Without prejudice to restrictions provided for in Article 20(1)(a) and (d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, requests for access, as well as requests for rectification or objection will be answered in accordance with section 5 of Council Decision 2004/644/EC (4).
Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the asset freeze or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.
Data subjects may have recourse to the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.
(3) OJ L 75 I, 19.3.2018, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 296, 21.9.2004, p. 16.
European Commission
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20.3.2018 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/3 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
19 March 2018
(2018/C 105/03)
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,2309 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
130,65 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4484 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,87593 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
10,0838 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,1717 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
122,50 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
9,5205 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
25,432 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
310,98 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,2171 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
4,6677 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
4,8584 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,5994 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,6105 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,6537 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,7066 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,6223 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 321,16 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
14,8916 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,7944 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,4295 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
16 958,11 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,8184 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
64,174 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
71,3661 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
38,416 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
4,0567 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
23,1871 |
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INR |
Indian rupee |
80,2455 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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20.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/4 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries
(2018/C 105/04)
In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:
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Date and time of closure |
8.2.2018 |
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Duration |
8.2.2018-31.12.2018 |
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Member State |
All Member States except Germany, Spain, France, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom |
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Stock or Group of stocks |
COD/1/2B. |
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Species |
Cod (Gadus morhua) |
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Zone |
1 and 2b |
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Type(s) of fishing vessels |
— |
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Reference number |
03/TQ120 |
(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1
V Announcements
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
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20.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/5 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8848 — Cathay Capital Private Equity/Equistone Partners Europe/E. Winkemann)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 105/05)
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On 12 March 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
CCPE and Equistone acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation, joint control over the whole of Winkemann. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8848 — Cathay Capital Private Equity/Equistone Partners Europe/E. Winkemann Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
(2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
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20.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/7 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8652 — Accuride/mefro wheels)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 105/06)
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On 12 March 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
Accuride acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of mefro wheels. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. The concentration has been referred to the Commission by Germany, pursuant to Article 22(3) of the Merger Regulation. The referral was subsequently joined by the Netherlands, Poland and Spain. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Accuride: North American manufacturer and supplier of steel and aluminium wheels and wheel-end components such as brake drums, disc brake rotors and slack adjusters for trucks, buses and trailers as well as specialty and military vehicles. It has production facilities in the USA, Canada and Mexico. In the EEA, Accuride supplies steels wheels for trucks, buses and trailers through its majority-owned Italian subsidiary Gianetti Ruote, and limited quantities of aluminium wheels to aftermarket customers, — for mefro wheels: manufacturer and supplier of steels wheels for trucks, buses, trailers, light commercial vehicles and passenger cars as well as for construction and agricultural machinery. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8652 — Accuride/mefro wheels Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
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20.3.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 105/8 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8658 — UTC/Rockwell Collins)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 105/07)
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On 12 March 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings:
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, control of the whole of Rockwell Collins Incorporated (Rockwell Collins). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8658 — UTC/Rockwell Collins Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).