ISSN 1977-091X doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.255.eng |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255 |
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Information and Notices |
Volume 55 |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
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European Commission |
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2012/C 255/01 |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2012/C 255/02 |
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2012/C 255/03 |
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2012/C 255/04 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries |
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2012/C 255/05 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries |
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2012/C 255/06 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries |
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2012/C 255/07 |
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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2012/C 255/08 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6577 — Avnet/Magirus) ( 1 ) |
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2012/C 255/09 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6641 — Verbund/Siemens/E-Mobility Provider Austria) ( 1 ) |
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2012/C 255/10 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6485 — Euler Hermes/Mapfre/Mapfre CC) ( 1 ) |
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2012/C 255/11 |
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6646 — Alstom Transport SA/FSI/Translohr) ( 1 ) |
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(1) Text with EEA relevance |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
European Commission
24.8.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/1 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
23 August 2012
2012/C 255/01
1 euro =
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
USD |
US dollar |
1,2552 |
JPY |
Japanese yen |
98,68 |
DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4481 |
GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,79110 |
SEK |
Swedish krona |
8,3087 |
CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,2010 |
ISK |
Iceland króna |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
7,3410 |
BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
CZK |
Czech koruna |
24,903 |
HUF |
Hungarian forint |
276,37 |
LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,6963 |
PLN |
Polish zloty |
4,0808 |
RON |
Romanian leu |
4,4930 |
TRY |
Turkish lira |
2,2520 |
AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,1981 |
CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,2438 |
HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
9,7365 |
NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
1,5372 |
SGD |
Singapore dollar |
1,5641 |
KRW |
South Korean won |
1 420,06 |
ZAR |
South African rand |
10,3950 |
CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
7,9760 |
HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,4922 |
IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
11 904,63 |
MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
3,8865 |
PHP |
Philippine peso |
52,949 |
RUB |
Russian rouble |
39,8267 |
THB |
Thai baht |
39,187 |
BRL |
Brazilian real |
2,5339 |
MXN |
Mexican peso |
16,4610 |
INR |
Indian rupee |
69,3560 |
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/2 |
Update of model cards issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Member States to accredited members of diplomatic missions and consular representations and members of their families, as referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 85; OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 15; OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 18; OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 7; OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 6; OJ C 273, 16.9.2011, p. 11; OJ C 357, 7.12.2011, p. 3; OJ C 88, 24.3.2012, p. 12; OJ C 120, 25.4.2012, p. 4; OJ C 182, 22.6.2012, p. 10; OJ C 214, 20.7.2012, p. 4; OJ C 238, 8.8.2012, p. 5)
2012/C 255/02
The publication of model cards issued by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Member States to accredited members of diplomatic missions and consular representations and members of their families, as referred to in Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.
In addition to the publication in the OJ, a monthly update is available on the website of Directorate-General for Home Affairs.
SPAIN
Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006
1. General description
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Card printed in four colours in PVC — ISO 7810 (1995); |
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Physical characteristics of ID-1 identity cards (85,6 × 53,98 mm). Laminated. |
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Security background made up of fine lines, with colour lighter on the right-hand side where the photo goes.
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Invisible ink that turns blue (in special light the name of the Ministry and the Spanish coat of arms, are visible both on the front and back of the card). |
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Micro printing on front of card; under the strip and the Ministry logo is a small pink line on which the name of the Ministry can be made out with a threadcounter.
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Scrambled indicia, at the top of the back of the card, above the magnetic strip, concealing the name of the Ministry.
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FNMT-RCM [Spanish Mint] hologram on the back of the card.
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Personal data indicated in black thermographic printing.
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The data are sent to FNMT-RCM by the Ministry.
Printing of photograph in colour in high resolution.
The photos are sent to FNMT-RCM by the Ministry, digitised in standard jpg format.
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Transparent security film for protection. |
2. Specific models
IDENTITY CARD OF DIPLOMATIC PERSONNEL
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Diplomatic missions accreditation document with the indication ‘Diplomatic staff’ (red). This card is issued to staff of Diplomatic Missions with diplomatic status accredited in Spain, and to their spouses and children.
AMBASSADOR'S IDENTITY CARD
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In the case of accredited ambassadors, ‘Ambassador’ is indicated at the bottom left-hand side of the card.
CONSULAR OFFICER’S IDENTITY CARD
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‘Consular accreditation card’, indicating ‘Consular officer’ (dark green). This card is issued to career consular officials and to honorary consuls accredited in Spain, and to their spouses and children. On the bottom left-hand side of the card, it is stated whether the holder is a career official or an honorary official.
IDENTITY CARD FOR HONORARY CONSUL
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‘Consular accreditation card’, indicating ‘Consular officer’ (dark green). This card is issued to career consular officials and to honorary consuls accredited in Spain, and to their spouses and children. On the bottom left-hand side of the card, it is stated whether the holder is a career official or an honorary official.
IDENTITY CARD FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL
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‘Diplomatic and Consular Missions accreditation document’, with the indication ‘Service staff’ (grey). This card is issued to service staff of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices and to staff employed in the personal service of diplomatic staff and career consular officers, including staff of international organisations, and to their spouses and children.
IDENTITY CARD FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL — PRIVATE SERVANT
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IDENTITY CARD FOR DEPENDENT RELATIVE
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‘Diplomatic and Consular Missions accreditation document’ with the indication ‘Dependent relative’ (beige). This card is issued to the parents of accredited staff and children who were aged 23 years or over when the card holder on whom they are dependent was accredited.
IDENTITY CARD FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
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‘International organisations accreditation document’ (blue). This card is issued to accredited staff in international organisations and EU offices in Spain, and to their spouses and children.
IDENTITY CARD FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL STAFF
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‘Diplomatic missions accreditation document’ with the indication ‘Administrative and technical staff’ (yellow). This card is issued to administrative and technical staff of Diplomatic Missions accredited in Spain, and to their spouses and children.
IDENTITY CARD FOR CONSULAR EMPLOYEE
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‘Consular accreditation card’ indicating ‘Consular employee’ (light green). This card is issued to consular employees accredited in Spain, and to their spouses and children.
24.8.2012 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/9 |
Lists published under Article 29 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products
2012/C 255/03
(These lists replace those published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 217 of 15.9.2007, p. 6 )
LIST 1
Agencies responsible for issuing import and export licences and extracts of licenses
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Responsibility |
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BELGIUM
http://www.birb.be
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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BULGARIA
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All export licences and certificates |
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All import licences and certificates |
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CZECH REPUBLIC
http://www.szif.cz
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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DENMARK
http://www.naturerhverv.dk
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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GERMANY
http://www.ble.de
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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6. |
ESTONIA
http://www.pria.ee
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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GREECE
http://www.opekepe.gr
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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8. |
SPAIN
http://www.comercio.gob.es
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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FRANCE
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IRELAND
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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Import licences for garlic (A and B licences) and preserved mushrooms |
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ITALY
http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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CYPRUS
http://www.capo.gov.cy
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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LATVIA
http://www.lad.gov.lv
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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LITHUANIA
http://www.nma.lt
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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LUXEMBOURG
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All export licences and certificates |
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All import licences and certificates |
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HUNGARY
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All import licences and certificates |
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All export licences and certificates |
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MALTA
http://www.mrra.gov.mt/pa
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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NETHERLANDS
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AUSTRIA
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All other import and export licences and certificates |
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POLAND
http://www.arr.gov.pl
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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PORTUGAL
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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SLOVENIA
http://www.arsktrp.gov.si
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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SLOVAKIA
http://www.apa.sk
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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FINLAND
http://www.mavi.fi
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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ROMANIA
http://www.apia.org.ro
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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SWEDEN
http://www.jordbruksverket.se
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All import and export licences and certificates |
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UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.rpa.defra.gov.uk
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All import and export licences and certificates |
LIST 2
Agencies responsible for collecting export levies and for paying refunds on agricultural products
Agency |
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BELGIUM
http://www.birb.be
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All refunds |
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http://fiscus.fgov.be/interfdanl
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All export levies |
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BULGARIA
http://www.dfz.bg
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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CZECH REPUBLIC
http://www.szif.cz
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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DENMARK
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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GERMANY
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All export levies All refunds |
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ESTONIA
http://www.pria.ee
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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GREECE
http://www.opekepe.gr
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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SPAIN
http://www.marm.es
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Refunds required by Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (fisheries products) |
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All other refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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FRANCE
http://www.franceagrimer.fr
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All refunds |
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All export levies |
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IRELAND
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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ITALY
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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CYPRUS
http://www.capo.gov.cy
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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LATVIA
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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LITHUANIA
http://www.nma.lt
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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LUXEMBOURG
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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HUNGARY
http://www.mkeh.gov.hu
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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MALTA
http://www.mrra.gov.mt/pa
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All refunds |
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All export levies |
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NETHERLANDS The agencies (Productschappen) in point 18 List 1 |
Refunds corresponding to the breakdown of responsibility for the issue of licences and certificates |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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AUSTRIA
http://www.bmf.gv.at
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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POLAND
http://www.arr.gov.pl
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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PORTUGAL
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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SLOVENIA
http://www.aktrp.gov.si
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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SLOVAKIA
http://www.apa.sk
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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FINLAND
http://www.mavi.fi
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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ROMANIA
http://www.apia.org.ro
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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SWEDEN
http://www.jordbruksverket.se
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All refunds |
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Customs offices |
All export levies |
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UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.rpa.defra.gov.uk
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All refunds |
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HM Revenue and Customs |
All export levies |
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/22 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries
2012/C 255/04
In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community 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:
Date and time of closure |
28.7.2012 |
Duration |
28.7.2012-31.12.2012 |
Member State |
Portugal |
Stock or group of stocks |
ALF/3X14- |
Species |
Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.) |
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EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV |
Type(s) of fishing vessels |
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Reference number |
FS12DSS |
(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/23 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries
2012/C 255/05
In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community 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:
Date and time of closure |
28.7.2012 |
Duration |
28.7.2012-31.12.2012 |
Member State |
Portugal |
Stock or group of stocks |
GFB 89- |
Species |
Forkbeards (Phycis spp.) |
Zone |
EU and international waters of VIII and IX |
Type(s) of fishing vessels |
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Reference number |
FS13DSS |
(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/24 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries
2012/C 255/06
In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community 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:
Date and time of closure |
29.7.2012 |
Duration |
29.7.2012-31.12.2012 |
Member State |
Portugal |
Stock or group of stocks |
BFT/AE045WM |
Species |
Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) |
Zone |
Atlantic Ocean, east of 45° W, and Mediterranean |
Type(s) of fishing vessels |
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Reference number |
FS14TQ44 |
(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/25 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries
2012/C 255/07
In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community 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:
Date and time of closure |
6.8.2012 |
Duration |
6.8.2012-31.12.2012 |
Member State |
Spain |
Stock or group of stocks |
HAD/5BC6A |
Species |
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) |
Zone |
EU and international waters of Vb and VIa |
Type(s) of fishing vessels |
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Reference number |
FS15TQ43 |
(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
V Announcements
PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY
European Commission
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/26 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.6577 — Avnet/Magirus)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2012/C 255/08
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On 17 August 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Avnet, Inc (‘Avnet’, United States of America) acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, control of the whole of Magirus AG (‘Magirus’, Germany) 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 the EC 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6577 — Avnet/Magirus, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/27 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.6641 — Verbund/Siemens/E-Mobility Provider Austria)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2012/C 255/09
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On 16 August 2012 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which Verbund AG (Austria) and Siemens AG (Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of E-Mobility Provider Austria GmbH & Co KG (Austria) by way of purchase of shares in this newly established joint venture. |
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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 the EC 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6641 — Verbund/Siemens/E-Mobility Provider Austria, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).
24.8.2012 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/28 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.6485 — Euler Hermes/Mapfre/Mapfre CC)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2012/C 255/10
1. |
On 16 August 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking(s) Euler Hermes, SA (France) and Mapfre, SA create a Joint Venture (‘the JV’), within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation. |
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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 the EC 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6485 — Euler Hermes/Mapfre/Mapfre CC, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 255/29 |
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.6646 — Alstom Transport SA/FSI/Translohr)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2012/C 255/11
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On 17 August 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Alstom Transport SA (‘Alstom Transport’, France) and the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (‘FSI’, France), controlled by the group Caisse des Dépôts (France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Translohr activities of the Lohr group (France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6646 — Alstom Transport SA/FSI/Translohr, to the following address:
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(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).