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Information and Notices

Volume 62
5 February 2019


Contents

page

 

II   Information

 

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

 

European Commission

2019/C 46/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9174 — Aunde/Brose/JV) ( 1 )

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IV   Notices

 

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

 

European Commission

2019/C 46/02

Euro exchange rates

2

2019/C 46/03

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)  ( 1 )

3

2019/C 46/04

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)  ( 1 )

4

 

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2019/C 46/05

Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)

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V   Announcements

 

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

 

European Commission

2019/C 46/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9273 — CVC/April) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 )

9


 


 

(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

EN

 


II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/1


Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9174 — Aunde/Brose/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 46/01)

On 25 January 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in German language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9174. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.


(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.


IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/2


Euro exchange rates (1)

4 February 2019

(2019/C 46/02)

1 euro =


 

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1445

JPY

Japanese yen

125,77

DKK

Danish krone

7,4654

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87678

SEK

Swedish krona

10,4113

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1421

ISK

Iceland króna

137,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,7030

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,728

HUF

Hungarian forint

317,80

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2816

RON

Romanian leu

4,7560

TRY

Turkish lira

5,9694

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5852

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5011

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,9800

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6634

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5489

KRW

South Korean won

1 282,53

ZAR

South African rand

15,3420

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,7194

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4155

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 037,31

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6812

PHP

Philippine peso

60,043

RUB

Russian rouble

75,1351

THB

Thai baht

35,846

BRL

Brazilian real

4,2142

MXN

Mexican peso

21,9379

INR

Indian rupee

82,1905


(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.


5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/3


Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 46/03)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2019) 565

29 January 2019

1,2-dichloroethane

EC No 203-458-1

CAS No 107-06-2

Akzo Nobel Chemicals SpA, Localita Colafonda 3/A, Cavanella Po, 45011, Adria, Rovigo, Italy

REACH/19/13/0

Use of 1,2-dichloroethane as recyclable solvent in the production of a polyacrylate surfactant

22 November 2026

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility.


(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm


5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/4


Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 46/04)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2)

Date of decision

Substance name

Holder of the authorisation

Authorisation number

Authorised use

Date of expiry of review period

Reasons for the decision

C(2019) 569

29 January 2019

1,2-dichloroethane

EC No. 203-458-1

CAS No. 107-06-2

Microbeads AS, Vestvollvn 30A, N-2019, Skedsmokorset, Norway

REACH/19/12/0

Industrial use of 1,2-dichloroethane as a swelling agent during the sulfonation reaction of crosslinked polystyrene beads in the manufacture of ion exchange resins for purification of radioactive waste

29 January 2031

In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility.


(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm


NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/5


Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(2019/C 46/05)

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2) is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the OJ, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

ROMANIA

Replacement of the list published in OJ C 77, 15.3.2014.

LIST OF RESIDENCE PERMITS ISSUED BY MEMBER STATES

I.   Residence permits issued according to uniform format laid down by Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002, as amended

1.   PERMIS DE ȘEDERE PE TERMEN LUNG (Long-Term Residence Permit)

This document is produced by the Romanian firm Compania Națională Imprimeria Națională S.A. (National Printing Company). The long-term residence permit is an identity document which is issued to persons who have acquired the right to long-term residence for a period of 10 years (for foreigners who are family members of Romanian citizens) and to other categories of foreigners for a period of 5 years.

Long-term residence permits issued to persons with the right to long-term residence because they previously held an EU Blue Card indicate that the holder is a ‘Fost posesor de Carte albastră a UE’ (former holder of EU Blue Card).

Long-term residence permits issued to persons granted international protection in Romania indicate ‘Protecţie internaţională acordată de RO la [data]’ (International protection granted by RO on [date]).

2.   PERMIS DE ȘEDERE TEMPORARĂ (Temporary residence permit)

This document is produced by Imprimeria Naţională. It is valid for between 1 and 5 years, depending on the purpose for which it is issued. It is an identity document issued to foreigners whose right of residence has been granted or extended, or to foreigners granted international protection. It is valid for 3 years for those with refugee status and 2 years for those with subsidiary protection status.

Under the heading ‘tipul permisului’ (type of permit), these residence permits indicate ‘Permis de ședere temporară’ (Temporary residence permit), and under the heading ‘Observaţii’ (Comments) the purpose of the stay is indicated as following: ‘activități economice’ (business activities), ‘activități profesionale’ (professional activities), ‘activități comerciale’ (commercial activities), ‘studii (doctorand/elev/masterand/resident/specializare/student/student an pregătitor)’ (studies (PhD candidate/pupil/Master’s student/residency (medical student)/specialisation/student/preparatory year student)), ‘alte calități studii – absolvent’ (other studies-related status – recent graduate), ‘reîntregirea familiei’ (family reunification), ‘activități religioase’ (religious activities), ‘activități de cercetare științifică’ (scientific research activities), ‘alte scopuri (tratament medical/administrator/formare profesională/voluntariat//apatrid de origine română)’ (other purposes (medical treatment/administrator/vocational training/volunteer/stateless person of Romanian origin)), followed by the personal identity number.

The ‘Comments’ heading may also include the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) where the holder of the residence permit has the right to work within the territory of Romania.

In the case of documents issued to foreigners granted a form of international protection in Romania, under the heading ‘Observații’ (Comments), the purpose of stay may be ‘Refugiat’ (refugee) – valid for 3 years, or ‘Protecție subsidiară’ (subsidiary protection) – valid for 2 years, followed by the personal identity number.

3.   CARTEA ALBASTRA A UE (EU Blue Card) — in accordance with Directive 2009/50/EC

This document is produced by Imprimeria Naţională. It is an identity document valid for up to 2 years, issued to foreigners whose right to temporary residence has been extended for the purpose of work as a highly-qualified worker, or who have been granted this right without the obligation to obtain a visa. Under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘carte albastră a UE’ (EU Blue Card) and under ‘Observații’ (Comments) the indication ‘înalt calificat’ (highly qualified) and ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work). The document attests the foreigner’s right to reside and work within the territory of Romania as a highly-qualified worker.

4.   PERMIS UNIC (Single Permit)

An identity card issued to a foreigner by the General Inspectorate for Immigration, attesting the right to reside and work within the territory of Romania.

For foreigners with the right to temporary residence for the purpose of work, under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis unic’ (single permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (comments) is the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) (in addition, for seasonal workers, the indication ‘sezonier’ (seasonal)).

5.   PERMIS DE ȘEDERE ÎN SCOP DE DETAȘARE (Residence Permit for the purpose of secondment)

This identity document is issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration to foreigners whose right of temporary residence has been extended for the purpose of secondment, or who have been granted this right without the obligation to obtain a visa. The document attests the right to reside and work within the territory of Romania for the purpose of secondment.

The right of residence is extended for a period of up to one year within 5 years of the date of the application for extension of the right of residence.

For foreigners with the right of temporary residence for the purpose of secondment, under ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis de ședere în scop de detașare’ (residence permit for the purpose of secondment) and ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work).

This residence permit is issued to foreigners who have obtained the right of residence for the purposes of secondment as intra-corporate transferees (ICT); under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis ICT’ (ICT permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (comments) the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) with the addition ‘ICT’.

In residence permits issued to foreigners with the right to residence for the purpose of secondment as ICT subject to long-term mobility, under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis mobile ICT’ (ICT mobility permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (Comments) is the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) with the addition ‘mobile ICT’ (mobile ICT).

II.   Residence cards (registration certificates/residence cards) issued in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC (not in uniform format)

1.   CERTIFICAT DE ÎNREGISTRARE (Registration Certificate)

This document, printed on one side on security paper, is issued to citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area and to citizens of the Swiss Confederation who have a right of residence in Romania for more than 3 months.

It is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. On request, the registration certificate can be issued for a period of less than 5 years, but not less than one year.

2.   CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL UNIUNII (Residence card for family members of EU citizens)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area and who have the right of residence in Romania for a period of more than 3 months.

This residence card is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue, but not exceeding the period of residence of the European Union citizen to whom the holder is related.

3.   CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL CONFEDERAȚIEI ELVEȚIENE (Residence card for a family member of a citizen of the Swiss Confederation)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to family members of citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of residence in Romania for more than 3 months.

This residence card is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue, but not exceeding the period of residence of the Swiss Confederation citizen to whom the holder is related.

4.   CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ (Permanent Residence Card)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area and to citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

5.   CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL UNIUNII (Permanent residence card for family member of an EU citizen)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

6.   CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL CONFEDERAȚIEI ELVEȚIENE (Permanent residence card for a family member of a citizen of the Swiss Confederation)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

List of previous publications

 

OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 1.

 

OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 5.

 

OJ C 192, 18.8.2007, p. 11.

 

OJ C 271, 14.11.2007, p. 14.

 

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 31.

 

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 14.

 

OJ C 207, 14.8.2008, p. 12.

 

OJ C 331, 21.12.2008, p. 13.

 

OJ C 3, 8.1.2009, p. 5.

 

OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 15.

 

OJ C 198, 22.8.2009, p. 9.

 

OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 2.

 

OJ C 298, 8.12.2009, p. 15.

 

OJ C 308, 18.12.2009, p. 20.

 

OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 5.

 

OJ C 82, 30.3.2010, p. 26.

 

OJ C 103, 22.4.2010, p. 8.

 

OJ C 108, 7.4.2011, p. 6.

 

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 5.

 

OJ C 201, 8.7.2011, p. 1.

 

OJ C 216, 22.7.2011, p. 26.

 

OJ C 283, 27.9.2011, p. 7.

 

OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 5.

 

OJ C 214, 20.7.2012, p. 7.

 

OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 4.

 

OJ C 51, 22.2.2013, p. 6.

 

OJ C 75, 14.3.2013, p. 8.

 

OJ C 77, 15.3.2014, p. 4.

 

OJ C 118, 17.4.2014, p. 9.

 

OJ C 200, 28.6.2014, p. 59.

 

OJ C 304, 9.9.2014, p. 3.

 

OJ C 390, 5.11.2014, p. 12.

 

OJ C 210, 26.6.2015, p. 5.

 

OJ C 286, 29.8.2015, p. 3.

 

OJ C 151, 28.4.2016, p. 4.

 

OJ C 16, 18.1.2017, p. 5.

 

OJ C 69, 4.3.2017, p. 6.

 

OJ C 94, 25.3.2017, p. 3.

 

OJ C 297, 8.9.2017, p. 3.

 

OJ C 343, 13.10.2017, p. 12.

 

OJ C 100, 16.3.2018, p. 25.

 

OJ C 144, 25.4.2018, p. 8.

 

OJ C 173, 22.5.2018, p. 6.

 

OJ C 222, 26.6.2018, p. 12.

 

OJ C 248, 16.7.2018, p. 4.

 

OJ C 269, 31.7.2018, p. 27.

 

OJ C 345, 27.9.2018, p. 5.

 

OJ C 27, 22.1.2019, p. 8.

 

OJ C 34, 28.1.2019, p. 4.


(1)  See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2)  OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.


V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

5.2.2019   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 46/9


Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9273 — CVC/April)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 46/06)

1.   

On 28 January 2019, 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:

CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS SA (‘CVC’, Luxembourg),

April SA (‘April’, France).

CVC acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over the whole of April.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.   

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for CVC: CVC and its subsidiaries provide investment advice to and/or manage investments on behalf of certain investment funds holding interests in a number of companies active in a variety of industries across different world regions,

—   for April: April is a wholesale insurance broker and insurer active primarily in France whose clients include private individuals, professionals and companies.

3.   

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 the 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. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9273 — CVC/April

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

E-mail: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË


(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.