6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 January 2006

(2006/C 3/01)

1 euro=

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,2088
JPY	Japanese yen	140,31
DKK	Danish krone	7,4610
GBP	Pound sterling	0,68880
SEK	Swedish krona	9,3263
CHF	Swiss franc	1,5463
ISK	Iceland króna	74,85
NOK	Norwegian krone	7,9325
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9560
CYP	Cyprus pound	0,5737
CZK	Czech koruna	28,933
EEK	Estonian kroon	15,6466
HUF	Hungarian forint	250,43
LTL	Lithuanian litas	3,4528
LVL	Latvian lats	0,6960
MTL	Maltese lira	0,4293
PLN	Polish zloty	3,7986
RON	Romanian leu	3,6831
SIT	Slovenian tolar	239,51
SKK	Slovak koruna	37,645
TRY	Turkish lira	1,6160
AUD	Australian dollar	1,6206
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,3941
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	9,3726
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,7667
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,9907
KRW	South Korean won	1 193,51
ZAR	South African rand	7,4405
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	9,7524
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,3965
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	11 595,41
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,544
PHP	Philippine peso	63,426
RUB	Russian rouble	34,6850
THB	Thai baht	48,820

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(1)  

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/2

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2006/C 3/02)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Italy

Aid No: NN 41/04

Title: Dairy farm conversion aid

Objective: To help farmers giving up cow's milk production to switch to another activity

Legal basis: Legge 30 maggio 2003, n. 119 «Conversione in legge, con modificazioni, del decreto-legge 28 marzo 2003, n. 49, recante riforma della normativa in tema di applicazione del prelievo supplementare nel settore del latte e dei prodotti lattiero-caseari.».

Decreto 26 febbraio 2004«Modalità di attuazione del regime di aiuti per la riconversione delle aziende zootecniche da latte in aziende estensive ad indirizzo carne o ad indirizzo latte non bovino di cui all'art. 10, comma 21, della legge 30 maggio 2003, n. 119.»

Schema di decreto «Criteri per l'emanazione delle linee di indirizzo relative alla presentazione dei piani di riconversione delle aziende zootecniche da latte di cui all'articolo 10 commi 20 e 21 della legge n. 119/03»

Budget: EUR 10 000 000

Aid intensity or amount: 40 % of eligible expenditure in areas other than less-favoured areas (45 % for investments carried out by young farmers within five years of setting up) and 50 % in less-favoured areas (55 % for investments carried out by young farmers within five years of setting up)

Duration: Indeterminate

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/3

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Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin

(2006/C 3/03)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Articles 7 and 12d of the abovementioned Regulation. Any objection to this application must be submitted via the competent authority in a Member State, in a WTO member country or in a third country recognized in accordance with Article 12(3) within a time limit of six months from the date of this publication. The arguments for publication are set out below, in particular under 4.6, and are considered to justify the application within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

‘ISLE OF MAN MANX LOAGHTAN LAMB’

EC No: UK/00340/05.04.2004

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, interested parties and in particular the producers of the products covered by the PDO concerned are invited to consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

Name:	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Food Chain Marketing and Competitveness Division
Address:	Area 4C, Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SW1P 3JR, United Kingdom
Tel:	020 7238 6687
Fax:	020 7238 5728
Email:	rlf.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk

2.   Group:

Name:	The Manx Loaghtan Sheep Breed Society
Address:	Ballaloaghtan Kerrowkeil Road Grenaby Isle of Man IM9 3BB, United Kingdom
Tel:	01624 82 46 18
Fax:	01624 82 46 18
Email:	enquires@manxloaghtan.com

(Registered Office: Whitehouse, Kirk Michael, Isle of Man)

Composition: producer/processor ( X ) other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Fresh meat — class 1.1

4.   Specification

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1   Name: ‘Isle of Man Manx Loaghtan Lamb’

4.2   Description: Isle of Man Manx Loaghtan Lamb is the name given to meat from pure bred Manx Loaghtan sheep, registered with the Breed Society, which have been born, raised and slaughtered on the Isle of Man. The meat is fine grained, less fatty and darker than meat from more commercial breeds. It has a distinct, gamey flavour. Dressed carcase weights range from 13 kg at 6 months to 18 kg at 15 months.

4.3   Geographical area: The Isle of Man.

4.4   Proof of origin: The breed is thought to have been descended from those introduced in prehistoric times, from the flocks of the native Celts, or from flocks brought to the island by the Vikings.

Sheep farming has been long established on the island. One of the earliest written records shows that in the year 1376 Irish invaders defeated Manxmen in a battle and seized large numbers of sheep from Rushen Abbey. Subsequent historical references refer to the breed with respect to both its wool and meat. For example, in 1794 Basil Quayle writes that ‘the ancient flocks are small and hardy, their usual weight is from five to eight pounds a quarter, the meat being particularly good’.

At the end of the 18th century a decline in the Manx Loaghtan breed was linked to social and economic factors, however, a revival came over the course of the 20th century as popularity of the breed increased as sheep farmers on the island recognised how adaptable the native breed is to the unique climate and geography of the Island. This renewed interest in the breed has been mirrored by consumers.

To comply with the Sheep and Goats Identification Order 2000, all sheep sent to the meat plant must be marked with a designated flockmark and accompanied by documentation which provides information which identifies the holding of departure, the date of movement and number of animals. It also records flockmarks, or individual identification numbers, which have previously been applied to each animal and is then signed by the owner or agent. It is possible for the origin of each carcase to be traced at the destination by reference to these labels.

In addition the Breed Society issues tags to the registered producers which are then attached to the sheep. The sheep are sent to the abbatoir with their tags intact, a list of tag numbers accompanies them. After slaughter, a ticket, with the original tag number is attached to the carcase by the Government meat grader. The carcase is then delivered to the customer with details of the registered producers tag number.

Audit procedures provide 100 % traceability.

4.5   Method of production: On the Isle of Man, Manx Loaghtans are reared on farms practising traditional forms of husbandry. Loaghtans thrive on poorer land, which has been basically left to nature — unimproved pasture, gorse and bracken scrub, and heather moorland and are markedly different in size and conformation from the same breed of sheep reared on fertilised, lowland grass pastures in the UK. In the early months of the year, feed supplements may be fed, with preferences given to the use of locally produced grain. Manx Loaghtans are very hardy and thrive in the damp, maritime climate of the Isle of Man where, although the mean winter temperatures are not extreme, gale force winds are common throughout the year. Lambing is unassisted by human intervention and takes place between February and May.

The Breed Society issues tags to the registered producers which are then attached to the sheep. The sheep are sent to the abattoir with their tags intact, a list of tag numbers accompanies them. After slaughter, a ticket, with the original tag number is attached to the carcase by the Government meat grader. The carcase is then delivered to the customer with details of the registered producers tag number.

The lambs are slaughtered at between 6-15 months of age. It is required to take place at the EU approved, abattoir on the island. The abattoir is government owned but run by a producer cooperative, The Fatstock Marketing Association. In view of the small geographical size of the Isle of Man, no animal is further than 30 minutes travelling time from the abattoir.

Carcass hanging time is a minimum of one week at the abattoir. Marketing takes place via the Manx Loaghtan Marketing Cooperative Ltd. Manx Loaghtan Lamb is sold as whole carcass to local wholesalers and also exported.

4.6   Link: The link to the geographical area can be demonstrated as follows:

The animals are reared in the traditional way on farms being extensively grazed on the characteristic island vegetation of unimproved pasture, gorse and bracken scrub, and heather moorland. The long tradition of sheep farming on the island has led to high standards of flock management and the production of lambs of a high quality.

4.7   Inspection body:

Name:	CMI Certification Ltd
Address:	Long Hanborough Oxfordshire OX29 8LH, United Kingdom
Tel:	01993 88 56 21
Fax:	01993 88 56 11
Email:	enquiries@cmicertification.com

4.8   Labelling: The approved PDO symbol will be used at point of sale and on any packaging containing the product.

In recognition of the fact that Manx Loaghtan Lamb is being produced off the island the applicants confirm that use of that term on the packaging/labelling of that product can continue provided that the lamb being marketed by producers off the island derives from pure bred Manx Loaghtan sheep and that the origin of that product is clearly shown.

4.9   National requirements: —

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(1)  European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Agricultural product quality policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/6

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Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin

(2006/C 3/04)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Articles 7 and 12d of the abovementioned Regulation. Any objection to this application must be submitted via the competent authority in a Member State, in a WTO member country or in a third country recognized in accordance with Article 12(3) within a time limit of six months from the date of this publication. The arguments for publication are set out below, in particular under 4.6, and are considered to justify the application within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

‘BATATA DE TRÁS-OS-MONTES’

EC No: PT/00217/10.12.2001

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details interested parties, in particular the producers of products covered by the PGI in question, are invited to consult the complete version of the specification, obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

Name:	INSTITUTO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO RURAL E HIDRÁULICA
Address:	Av. Afonso Costa, 3. P-1949-002 Lisboa
Tel.:	351 21 844 22 00
Fax:	351 21 844 22 02
E-mail:	idrha@idrha.min-agricultura.pt

2.   Group:

Name:	COOPERATIVA AGRÍCOLA NORTE TRANSMONTANO, CRL
Address:	Av. General Ribeiro de Carvalho P-5400-497 Chaves
Tel.:	351 276 62 23 69
Fax:	351 276 32 23 69
E-mail:	cant@net.sapo.pt

Composition: producer/processor (X) other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Category 1.6: Fruit, vegetables and cereals (in natural state or processed)

4.   Specification:

(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2)):

4.1.   Name: ‘Batata de Trás-os-Montes’

4.2.   Description: The Batata de Trás-os-Montes is a tuber of Solanum tuberosum L., a plant of the Solanaceae family, commonly known as the potato plant, grown under the special agri-environmental conditions found in the mountains and valleys of Trás-os-Montes. The cultivars used are: Desiree, Kennebec, Jaerla and Atlantic. Its shape is roughly cylindrical and tends to vary depending on the variety, but is homogeneous within each variety and batch. The skin consists of a layer of suberised cells, light in colour, i.e. from dirty white to a reddish chestnut. When cut, it has a moist, yellowish-white and perfectly even appearance, without eyes. The outside has a suberised layer, almost always slightly darker (light pink or reddish) than the inside. Thanks to the agri-environmental conditions found in Trás-os-Montes, in particular the warmth provided by well manured and hoed soils, the Batata de Trás-os-Montes has a pleasant, very typical and slightly sweet taste, a similarly pleasant earthy smell and, compared with other potatoes, an uncommonly high starch content, which averages 78 % in the dry matter.

4.3.   Geographical area: As a result of its requirements in terms of soil and climate, its organoleptic characteristics and the varieties used, the know-how of the people and the local methods which have always been followed conscientiously, the geographical area of production, processing and packing of the Batata de Trás-os-Montes is naturally bounded by the mountains and valleys of Trás-os-Montes, comprising the municipalities of Boticas, Bragança, Chaves, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Montalegre, Valpaços, Vila Pouca de Aguiar and Vinhais, the parishes of Carvas, Fiolhoso, Jou, Palheiros, Valongo de Milhais and Vilares in the municipality of Murça, the parishes of Pópulo, Ribalonga and Vila Verde in the municipality of Alijó, the parishes of Aguieiras, Bouça, Fradizela, S. Pedro Velho, Torre de D. Chama, Vale de Gouvinhas and Vale de Telhas in the municipality of Mirandela, the parishes of Agrobom, Gebelim, Pombal, Saldonha, Sambade, Soeima and Vales in the municipality of Alfândega da Fé, and the parishes of Argozelo, Carção, Matela, Pinelo and Santulhão in the municipality of Vimioso.

4.4.   Proof of origin: In addition to the flavour, which is linked to the region, the entire production process is subject to a special system of checks, culminating in the placing of the certification mark on the packaging, thereby allowing the product to be fully traceable; thanks to grower and packing station registers it is possible at any moment to establish the origin and variety of the potatoes and the quantities concerned, the type of packaging used, the numbers on the certification marks, and the destination of the packaging.

4.5.   Method of production: The method of production has not changed substantially over time. Potato-growing — practised for a maximum of three consecutive years on the same parcel — may be extensive (in which case the potatoes are grown in rotation with cereals or other annual crops) or intensive (i.e. market gardening in rotation with vegetables or maize). A key operation is the manuring of the soil in the winter. This involves the use of natural organic material, a practice which is typical of the region and, together with the making of furrows and the spacing used (60 × 40 cm), contributes decisively to the organoleptic and chemical characteristics of the product. The concentration, market preparation and packing of the product must take place in the region of origin in order to allow control and complete traceability and provide the consumer with a genuine product whose origin can be guaranteed.

4.6.   Link: Together with the cultivation methods used, ripening, picking and storage conditions, the climate of the region gives the tuber a sweet taste, which stems from its exceptional sugar/starch content, and an ideal texture for absorbing the sauce of fatty meats (pork), the latter being a mainstay of cooking in the region. These characteristics have given the product a unique fame and reputation and enabled it to survive over the generations, thus contributing to the sustainability of family farms in the region. Expert writings dating back to the end of the 18th century provide proof of the economic and social and cultural importance of the product, its reputation and long history.

4.7.   Inspection body:

Name:	TRADIÇÃO E QUALIDADE — ASSOCIAÇÃO INTERPROFISSIONAL PARA OSPRODUTOS AGRO-ALIMENTARES DE TRÁS OS MONTES
Address:	Av. 25 De Abril 273 S/L P-5370 Mirandela
Tel.:	351 278 26 14 10
Fax:	351 278 26 14 10

Tradição e Qualidade is recognised as fulfilling the requirements of Standard 45011:2001.

4.8.   Labelling: The labelling must include the words ‘Batata de Trás-os-Montes’ PGI, the logo shown below and the European logo with effect from the Community Decision.

The labelling must also bear a certification label including the name of the product and the forms of wording concerned, the name of the inspection body and a serial number (i.e. a numerical or alphanumeric code used for tracing the product).

4.9.   National requirements: —

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(1)  European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Agricultural product quality policy Unit, B-1049 Brussels.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/9

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Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin

(2006/C 3/05)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Articles 7 and 12d of the abovementioned Regulation. Any objection to this application must be submitted via the competent authority in a Member State, in a WTO member country or in a third country recognized in accordance with Article 12(3) within a time limit of six months from the date of this publication. The arguments for publication are set out below, in particular under 4.6, and are considered to justify the application within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

‘GERAARDSBERGSE MATTENTAART’

EC No: BE/00288/07.04.2003

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers covered by the PDO or PGI concerned, consult the complete version of the product specification either at the national authorities or the department responsible at the European Commission (1).

1.   Responsible department in the Member State

Name:	Administratie Land- en Tuinbouw, ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Address:	Leuvenseplein 4, B-1000 Brussel
Tel.:	(32-2) 553 63 41
Fax:	(32-2) 553 63 50
E-mail:	—

2.   Applicant group

Name:	Broederschap van de Geraardsbergse Mattentaart
Address:	Schillebeekstraat 85, B-9500 Geraardsbergen
Tel.:	(32-2) 054 41 41 72
Fax:	(32-2) 054 41 41 72

Composition: Producers/processors (x) Other ( )

3.   Type of product

Class 2.4: pastry, biscuits, cakes and other fine bakers' wares and confectionery products

4.   Specification

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2)):

4.1.   Name: ‘Geraardsbergse mattentaart’

4.2.   Description: ‘Matten’ tarts are small round tartlets measuring 8 cm to 10 cm in diameter. They are made of flaky pastry, filled with ‘matten’ paste [cheese curd], brown in colour and with a dark brown crust.

4.3.   Geographical area: The production area comprises the town of Geraardsbergen (which, apart from the centre of Geraardsbergen, also covers the following districts: Goeferdinge, Grimminge, Idegem, Moerbeke, Nederboelare, Nieuwenhove, Onkerzele, Ophasselt, Overboelare, Schendelbeke, Smeerebbe-Vloerzegem, Viane, Waarbeke, Zandbergen and Zarlardinge) and the adjacent municipality of Lierde (which includes Deftinge, Hemelveerdegem, Sint-Maria-Lierde and Sint-Martens-Lierde).

4.4.   Proof of origin: The ‘matten’ are produced on farms in the geographical area described above. The farms are listed in a register kept by the Broederschap. Copies of the registrations and amendments to the register are sent to the relevant inspection body. The ‘matten’ are farmhouse dairy products which have to meet the requirements of the Royal Decree of 10 January 2001, under which the milk used to produce the ‘matten’ must originate from the farm producing them. The farms must also comply with the HACCP standards. The tarts are sold directly by the farmer to the baker.

The Geraardsbergse mattentaart bakers are listed in a second register kept by the Broederschap. Here, too, copies of the registrations and amendments to the register are sent to the relevant inspection body. The bakers buy the tarts direct from the registered farms and keep a purchase record.

The final seller will always be able to prove that the Geraardsbergse mattentaarten come from a registered baker.

4.5.   Method of production: The production method must be fully in accordance with the product file. The ‘matten’ are made using fresh raw milk, farmhouse buttermilk and possibly a little vinegar. The raw milk must originate from the farms in the geographical area. The ‘matten’ must be prepared on the farms. Geraardsbergse mattentaart comprises finely-ground ‘matten’, eggs, sugar, possibly almond extract and flaky pastry. Geraardsbergse mattentaart must be prepared only by bakers within the specified geographical area.

Only the actual baking does not have to be done within the geographical area: it is possible to send the finished but unbaked and deep-frozen Geraardsbergse mattentaarten to bakers or specialist outlets outside the geographical area where they can be baked in ovens for consumption.

4.6.   Link: Geraardsbergse mattentaart can boast several centuries of history and tradition.

Back in the 17th century ‘matten’ were already being made into tarts in the area, as old invoices show.

Inter alia the following also demonstrate the fame and reputation of Geraardsbergse mattentaart:

Geraardsbergse mattentaart was an eye-catcher at an exhibition and sale of regional products organised by the city of Brussels in 1966.

Since 1980, the Broederschap van de Geraardsbergse Mattentaart has held an annual mattentaart day on the marketplace in Geraardsbergen. A complete bakery installation is set up there and all the members of the Broederschap demonstrate how to make a Geraardsbergse mattentaart.

In 1985 the Belgian Post Office issued a stamp picturing the product and bearing the inscription Broederschap Geraardsbergse Mattetaarten. This was the first Belgian stamp to feature a regional product. The huge interest in that stamp's issue demonstrates that it cannot be regarded as an everyday occurrence. 3,2 million copies were printed and within two days 40 000 had already been sold in Geraardsbergen alone.

In 2001 the Guiness Book of Records issued the Broederschap van de Geraardsbergse Mattentaart with a certificate for having made the largest ever mattentaart.

The Broederschap van de Geraardsbergse Mattentaart is twinned with the French Confrérie de Pithivier and Confrérie Champagne de Sézanne.

4.7.   Inspection body:

Name:	Federale Overheidsdienst Economie, K.M.O., Middenstand en Energie Afdeling Gespecialiseerde Diensten, Sectie A Controles Uitgaven EOGFL en Marktordening
Address:	WTC III, Simon Bolivarlaan 30, B-1000 Brussel
Tel.:	(32-2) 208 40 40
Fax:	(32-2) 208 39 75

4.8.   Labelling: Labels must show both the product name ‘Geraardsbergse mattentaart’ and ‘Protected geographical indication (PGI)’.

4.9.   National requirements: Requirements deriving from the relevant national and Community legislation.

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(1)  European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Unit for Agricultural product quality policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/12

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Notification of titles of qualification in architecture

(2006/C 3/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Council Directive 85/384/EEC of 10 June 1985 on the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in architecture, including measures to facilitate the effective exercise of the right of establishment and freedom to provide services, and in particular Article 7, and Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications, and in particular Article 21(7), stipulate that the Member States must notify the Commission of the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions they adopt with regard to the issuing of evidence of formal qualifications in the area covered by these directives. The Commission shall publish an appropriate notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, listing the names adopted by the Member States for the diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications and, where applicable, for the corresponding professional title.

Greece, Italy and Portugal have notified new designations to be added to the list of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in architecture set out in Directive 85/384/EEC and in Annex V.7.1 to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.

Communication 2005/C 135/05 pursuant to Article 7 of Directive 85/384/EEC and Annex V.7.1 to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications are hereby amended as follows:

the following designations are to be added to the list of titles of diplomas and the bodies awarding such diplomas for Greece, Italy and Portugal:

—	Greece: ‘Δίπλωμα Αρχιτέκτονα–Μηχανικού — Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών, τμήμα αρχιτεκτόνων — μηχανικών της Πολυτεχνικής σχολής’ — 2003/2004

—	Italy: ‘Laurea specialistica in architettura — Università di Napoli “Federico II”’ — 2004/2005

—	Portugal: ‘Carta de Curso de Licenciatura em Arquitectura e Urbanismo — Escola Superior Gallaecia’ — 2002/2003

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/13

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

(2006/C 3/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No	XE 1/04
Member State	Germany
Region	Thuringia
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Directive on the granting of subsidies from the European Social Fund and/or the resources of the Land of Thuringia to support the employment of unemployed persons who are difficult to place and disadvantaged workers
Legal basis	„Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen aus Mitteln des Europäischen Sozialfonds und/oder des Freistaats Thüringen zur Förderung der Einstellung schwer vermittelbarer Arbeitsloser und benachteiligter Arbeitnehmer“. Veröffentlicht im Thüringer Staatsanzeiger Nr. 50/2003 vom 15. Dezember 2003.
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Annual overall amount	some EUR 11 million
	Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation	Yes
Date of implementation	1.1.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Article 4: creation of employment	No
	Article 5: recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers	Yes
	Article 6: employment of disabled workers	Yes
Economic sectors concerned	— All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid	Yes
	— All manufacturing (1)	Yes
	— All services (1)	Yes
	— Others	Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Infrastruktur MR Gerd Fuchs Referat 5.3 ‘Europäischer Sozialfonds’
	Address: Max-Reger-Str. 4-8 D-99105 Erfurt Tel.: (49-361) 379 75 30 Fax: (49-361) 379 78 539 E-mail: Gerd.Fuchs@th-online.de
Other information	The scheme is part-financed by the European Social Fund (Operational Programme of the Land of Thuringia for implementing the European Structural Funds in the period 2000-06).
Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission	In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation, the measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid.	Yes

Aid No	XE 9/2004
Member State	Greece
Region	All regions
Title of aid scheme	Programme of subsidies to firms to recruit unemployed people (new jobs), 2004
Legal basis	Άρθρο 29 του Ν. 1262/82 «Για την παροχή κινήτρων ενίσχυσης της οικονομικής και περιφερειακής ανάπτυξης της χώρας και τροποποίηση συναφών διατάξεων» όπως συμπληρώθηκε με το άρθρο 8 παρ. 1 του 1545/85 «Εθνικό Σύστημα Προστασίας από την ανεργία και άλλες διατάξεις» που τροποποιήθηκε με το άρθρο 6 του Ν. 1836/89 «Προώθηση της απασχόλησης και της επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης και άλλες διατάξεις» και το άρθρο 6 του 2434/96 «Μέτρα πολιτικής για την απασχόληση και την επαγγελματική κατάρτιση και άλλες διατάξεις», Κοινή Απόφαση των Υπουργών Οικονομίας & Οικονομικών και Απασχόλησης & Κοινωνικής Προστασίας (33389/13-1-2004), Κανονισμός της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής 2204/2002
Annual expenditure planned	Annual overall amount	EUR 50 million for 2004 EUR 20 million for 2005 EUR 20 million for 2006 Total amount: EUR 90 million
	Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation	Yes
Date of implementation	February 2004
Duration of scheme	Until June 2006
Objective of aid	Art. 4: Creation of employment	Yes
	Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers	Yes
	Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers	No
Economic sectors concerned	— All Community sectors (2) eligible for employment aid	Yes
	— All manufacturing (2)	Yes
	— All services (2)	Yes
	— Other	Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Employment and Social Protection Organisation for Employment of the Workforce (OAED) General Directorate for the Workforce Directorate for Employment
	Address: Ethn. Antistaseos 8, GR-16610 Alimos Enquiries: E. Harhalou, M. Xenou Tel.: 210-9989135-136, 9989115 www.oaed.gr
Other information	The scheme is cofinanced in accordance with the provisions and guidelines of the Third Community Support Framework and in particular the Operational Programme for Employment and Vocational Training 2000-06, 75 % by the ESF and 25 % by the Ministry of Finance's Public Investment Programme.
Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission	The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid in conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation	Yes

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(1)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and of other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

(2)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors which are the subject of special rules in regulations and directives governing all state aid within the sector.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/15

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004, on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 3/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No: XS 114/04

Member State: Czech Republic

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Programme of Grantová agentura České republiky — Czech Science Foundation to support fundamental research

Legal basis: Zákon č. 130/2002 Sb. o podpoře výzkumu a vývoje.

Nařízení vlády č. 461/2002 Sb.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Total amount: CZK 8 000 million, EUR 250 million,

Annual expenditure planned: CZK 1 300 million, EUR 40 million, only up to 5 % of total expenditure will be granted to undertakings (SMEs); i.e. EUR 12,5 million total amount, EUR 2 million annual expenditure

Maximum aid intensity: 100 % — fundamental research

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 6 years (2005-2010) (1)

31.12.2010; after 3 years from the beginning of the project

Objective of aid: Research and Development for SMEs

Economic Sector(s) concerned: All sectors: universities, research institutions, 5 % of private subjects (SME)

Name and address of the granting authority:

Grantová agentura České republiky — Czech Science Foundation

Národní 3

CZ-110 00 Praha 1

Aid No: XS 128/04

Member State: Italy

Region: Umbria

Title of aid scheme: Regional aid scheme for investments by SMEs that are members of cooperatives or consortia and promote integrated projects to strengthen production sectors in Umbria

Legal basis: Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale del 20/10/2004 n. 1580 — Determinazione dirigenziale n. 9090 del 21/10/2004 in attuazione della Misura 2.1 — Azione 2.1.3 del DOCUP Ob.2

Annual expenditure planned: A maximum of EUR 18 801 246,00 to be granted in full in the three-year period 2004-06

Maximum aid intensity: Small firms: 15 % gge; in areas eligible for regional aid covered by the Objective 2 SPD (Single Programming Document) for Umbria: 10 % gge + 8 % nge.

Medium-sized firms: 7,5 % gge; in areas eligible for regional aid covered by the Objective 2 SPD for Umbria: 6 % gge + 8 % nge.

If the firms wish, the aid may be granted under Regulation (EC) No 69/2001

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme:

Objective of aid: Support for investment by small and medium-sized firms in the Objective 2 and phasing-out areas of Umbria. The investments covered by this aid scheme correspond to expenditure on buildings, land, plant, equipment and machinery, computer programs and design work as defined in the specific cost eligibility rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1685/2000

Economic sectors concerned: Production and production services firms operating in one of the following sectors and holding the relevant Ateco 2002 codes:

Section D ‘Manufacturing activities’ with the exception of:

—	Manufacture of coke oven products: all of group 23.1

—	Manufacture of iron and steel: all of class 27.10 and categories 27.22.1 and 27.22.2 (only tubes with a diameter exceeding 406,4 mm)

—	Building and repairing of ships: categories 35.11.1 and 35.11.3

—	Manufacture of man-made fibres: all of class 24.70

—	enterprises in the agro-industrial sectors specified in Section D, subsection DA of Divisions 15 and 16 in the 1991 ISTAT classification, i.e.:

—	15.1, 15.2, 15.3 and 15.4 — all classes and categories;

—	15.5 — all of class 15.51;

—	15.6 and 15.7 — all classes and categories;

—	15.8 — 15.83 and categories 15.87.0 and 15.89.0

—	15.9 — classes 15.91, 15.92, 15.93, 15.94, 15.95 and 15.97;

—	16.0 in its entirety.

Section I, Division 63, only groups 63.1 and 63.2, excluding investments in the acquisition of means of transport

Section K, only Division 72 (all categories) and only Division 74 (for group 74.3, category 74.81.2, class 74.82 and category 74.87.5)

Section O, only Division 90 and category 93.01.1

Name and address of the granting authority:

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(1)  The provider of State aid (Grantová agentura České republiky - Czech Science Foundation) confirms, that if there are any changes in the guidelines/legislation of the EC, the scheme will be always changed in line with the successive legislation of the Regulation (EC) No 70/2001.

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/17

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development

(2006/C 3/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No	XS 118/04
Member State	Hungary
Region	Entire country
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Regional loan programme for the development of private enterprise
Legal basis	A Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Rt. Igazgatóságának 154/2004. (IX. 24.) számú határozata
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Maximum amount of the loans available under the programme:   2004 — EUR 4 milllion   2005 — EUR 16 million   2006 — EUR 20 million
Maximum aid intensity	In line with the regional aid map
Date of implementation	The Board of Directors of the Hungarian Development Bank adopted the programme on 24 September 2004. Loans may be taken out under the programme as from 30 November 2004
Duration of the scheme or individual aid award	31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Provision of preferential investment loans for the following objectives: — The financing of investment projects to be carried out in industrial parks. — The development of quality services in logistical centres and industrial parks. — The financing of investment projects to be carried out in enterprise zones
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors
Note	The scheme refers to the rules in the multisectoral framework regarding former ECSC sectors. Agriculture and fisheries are not eligible for aid under the scheme
Name and address of the granting authority	Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Rt. Budapest, H-1051 Nádor u. 31

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/18

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004, on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 3/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No	XS 60/05
Member State	Estonia
Region	Estonia
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Guarantees on investment loans and leasings granted to small and medium-sized enterprises by KredExi
Legal basis	Ettevõtluse toetamise ja laenude riikliku tagamise seadus, RTI 2003,18,96
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 0,3 million (aid amount)
		Loans guaranteed	EUR 11 million (guarantee amount)
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	1.1.2005
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for training aid
	Limited to specific sectors		Yes
	— Coalmining		No
	— All manufacturing
	or
	Steel
	Shipbuilding
	Synthetic fibres
	Motor vehicles
	Other manufacturing		Yes
	— All services
	or
	Transport services
	Financial services
	Other services		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Krediidi ja Ekspordi Garanteerimise Sihtasutus KredEx
	Address: Pärnu mnt 67B EE-10134 Tallinn
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation			Yes

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/19

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004, on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 3/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No	XS 25/05
Member State	United Kingdom
Region	East Midlands
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	David Mellor Design Ltd
Legal basis	Regional Development Agency Act
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount	GBP 5 000
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	From 19.11.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.3.2005
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Derby & Derbyshire Economic Partnership Rural Action Zone
	Address: Town Hall RIPLEY Derbyshire DE5 3YS, United Kingdom
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation		Yes

Aid No	XS 130/04
Member State	Poland
Region	13 provinces (Dolnośląskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lubelskie, Lubuskie, Łódzkie, Małopolskie, Opolskie, Podkarpackie, Podlaskie, Pomorskie, Świętokrzyskie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Zachodniopomorskie)
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Non-repayable financial aid awarded by the regional funding body to cover some of the costs incurred by businesses in connection with capital goods investment
Legal basis	Art. 6 ustawy z dnia 9 listopada 2000 r. o utworzeniu Polskiej Agencji Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości. § 24 ustęp 3 punkt 6 Rozporządzenia Ministra Gospodarki i Pracy z dnia 17 sierpnia 2004 r. w sprawie udzielania przez Polską Agencję Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości pomocy finansowej niezwiązanej z programami operacyjnymi
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 18,68 million
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	28.8.2004 — the day on which the Decree entered into force
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 30.11.2005
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Regionalne Instytucje Finansujące (1)
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation		Yes

Aid No	XS 141/04
Member State	Republic of Ireland
Region	Republic of Ireland
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	ByTel Limited
Legal basis	Communications Act 2003, Clause 149
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount	EUR 2,268 million (2)
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	8 November 2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 7 November 2005
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources
	Address: 29-31 Adelaide Road Dublin 2 Ireland
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation		Yes

Aid No	XS 146/04
Member State	United Kingdom
Region	Northern Ireland
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	ByTel Limited
Legal basis	Communications Act 2003, Clause 149
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount	EUR 2,03 million (3)
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	8 November 2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 7 November 2005
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment
	Address: Netherleigh Massey Avenue Belfast, BT4 2JP, United Kingdom
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation		Yes

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(1)  Regional funding Bodies

(2)  Total cost of project under Interreg IIIa: EUR 12,4 million

Aid from UK: EUR 2,03 million

Aid from ROI: EUR 2,27 million

Total aid: EUR 4,3 million

(3)  Total cost of project under Interreg IIIa: EUR 12,4 million

Aid from UK: EUR 2,03 million

Aid from ROI: EUR 2,27 million

Total aid: EUR 4,3 million

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6.1.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 3/23

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2006/C 3/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid Number	XS 20/04
Member State	United Kingdom
Region	East Midlands
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid	Creswell SME Units Development
Legal basis	Regional Development Agencies Act 1998
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount	GBP 160 410
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	From 9.2.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Aid to SME		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SME		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: East Midlands Development Agency
	Address: Apex Court, City Link, Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom, NG2 4LA
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least 25 000 000 EUR and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least 15 000 000 EUR		Yes

Aid Number	XS 36/04
Member State	Germany
Region	Brandenburg
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid	Finance Ministry guidelines on promoting the business activities of SMEs under the joint Federal Government/Länder scheme for improving regional economic structures (Consultancy guidelines) of 22 March 2004, published in Brandenburg Official Gazette No 13 of 7 April 2004
Legal basis	— Operationelles Programm Brandenburg 2000-2006 unter Beachtung der jeweils geltenden einschlägigen Bestimmungen aus den EU — Verordnungen (insbesondere der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1260/1999 und Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1145/2003) — Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ in der jeweils geltenden Fassung und des auf dieser Grundlage ergangenen Rahmenplanes — §§ 23, 24 der Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO)
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 4,6 million
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	1.1.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2004
Objective of aid	Aid solely for SMEs in manufacturing, enterprises directly serving industry and tourism firms (advisory/training courses for specialist personnel and management)		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB)
	Legal address: Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg Steinstraße 104-106 D-14480 Potsdam
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 000 000 and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000		Yes

Aid Number	XS 40/04
Member State	United Kingdom
Region	The North East of England
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid	The South Tyneside Major Business Grant Fund
Legal basis	The Wellbeing Power of Section 2 of the Local Government Act 2000
Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall	GBP 500 000
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	From 1.5.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.3.2006
Objective of aid	Aid to SME		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SME		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Business Development Team South Tyneside Council
	Address: Town Hall South Shields NE33 2RL, United Kingdom
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least 25 000 000 EUR and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least 15 000 000 EUR		Yes

Aid No	XS 47/04
Member State	Italy
Region	Veneto
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Local development plan LAG ‘Prealpi e Dolomiti’ Action 1: Certification of business quality systems
Legal basis	Programma operativo regionale LEADER + Regione Veneto approvato con Dec. CE n. C(2001)3564 del 19.11.2001 Piano di sviluppo locale GAL ‘Prealpi e Dolomiti’
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 190  000
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	Starts on 17.2.2004 (Final date for applications: 16.2.2004)
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	Limited to specific sectors — craft enterprises entered in the register specified in Section 5 of Law No 443 of 8 August 1985 on the Framework Law on craft enterprises, as subsequently amended and consolidated; — enterprises classified as small or medium-sized for the purposes of Commission Recommendation 96/280/EC of 3 April 1996 concerning the definition of small and medium-sized enterprises and duly entered in the register specified in Law No 580 of 29 December 1993, in accordance with the terms and procedures specified in Order No 581 of 7 December 1995 of the President of the Republic. Enterprises operating in the agricultural and fisheries sector while also engaging in the production, processing and marketing of the products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty are not eligible. Likewise, aid for exports or linked to export activities and aid that is conditional on the use of national rather than imported products cannot be granted. Similarly, shipbuilding, synthetic fibres, motor vehicle and transport enterprises are ineligible for aid (other than those included in the Istat — Ateco '91 codes at Nos 602, 6021, 6022, 6023, 6024, 6025, 631, 6311, 6312, 632 and 6321).		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Associazione GAL ‘Prealpi e Dolomiti’
	Address: Via dei Giardini, 17 I-32036 Sedico (BL)
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 000 000 and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000		Yes

Aid No	XS 57/04
Member State	Belgium
Region	Flanders
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Consultancy cheques — aid measure to promote external consultancy services for Flemish small and medium-sized companies
Legal basis	Besluit van de Vlaamse regering van 30 april 2004 betreffende de adviescheques. (Dit besluit vervangt het besluit van de Vlaamse regering van 14 februari 2003 betreffende de adviescheques, ter kennisgegeven aan de Europese Commissie bij brief van 2 april 2003 (ref. P11/533/1241) waarvan wij nooit de ontvangstbevestiging hebben gekregen)
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 15 million for 2004 (budget determined annually)
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	7.6.2004
Duration of scheme or individual aid	Unlimited, subject to of Article 10 of Regulation 70/2001
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap Afdeling Economisch Ondersteuningsbeleid Cel adviescheques
	Address: Markiesstraat 1 B-1000 Brussels
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 000 000 and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000		Yes

Aid No	XS 86/04
Member State	Italy
Region	Campania
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as part of Integrated Projects
Legal basis	POR Campania 2000-2006 approvato dalla Commissione Europea con decisione C(2000) 2347 dell'8 agosto 2000 e s.m.i. Complemento di Programmazione, misura 4.5 Disciplinare degli aiuti alle piccole e medie imprese operanti nel settore del turismo concessi in applicazione della Misura 4.5 del P.O.R. Campania 2000-2006 nell'ambito dei Progetti Integrati. (aiuti esentati dalla notificazione in conformità al reg. CE n. 70/01) approvato con Delibera di Giunta Regionale n. 710 del 14/5/2004
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Annual overall amount	EUR 64 952 332
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	1.1.2005
Duration of scheme or individual aid award	Until 31.12.2006
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors concerned	Limited to specific sectors		Yes
	Other services(tourism)		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Regione Campania Area Generale di Coordinamento 13 Settore 02 Responsabile della misura 4.5 del POR Campania 2000 — 2006
	Indirizzo: Centro Direzionale Isola C/5 — Napoli Telefono: (081) 796 89 59 fax: (081) 796 85 11 e-mail: asse4.mis4.5.cdc@regione.campania.it
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, a) if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 000 000 and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000		Yes

Aid No	XS 115/03
Member State	Germany
Region	Baden-Württemberg
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid	Small business loans: new component of the already notified programme for the financing of business start-ups and growth — joint scheme involving the Federal Government, the Land of Baden-Württemberg, the DtA and L-Bank (OJ C 340, 4.12.2001, p. 2), now entitled ‘Programme for the financing of business start-ups and growth — joint scheme involving the Federal Government, the Land of Baden-Württemberg, the KfW-Mittelstandsbank and L-Bank’ Note: the KfW is the legal successor to the DtA pursuant to the Law on the restructuring of the Federal economic development banks (BGBl. I, p. 1657 et seq.)
Legal basis	Gesetz über die Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg vom 11.4.1972 (Gesetzblatt für Baden-Württemberg vom 14.4.1972, S. 129 ff.), zuletzt geändert durch Gesetz vom 11.11.1998 (GBl. S. 581) i. V. m. Mittelstandsförderungsgesetz Baden-Württemberg vom 19.12.2000 (GBl. S. 745); §§ 23, 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung Baden-Württemberg und § 49a Landesverwaltungsverfahrensgesetz
Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company	Aid scheme	Approximate anticipated annual overall amount Interest rate subsidies	EUR 14 000 000
		Loans guaranteed
	Individual aid	Overall aid amount
		Loans guaranteed
Maximum aid intensity	In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation		Yes
Date of implementation	As from 2.1.2004 (subprogramme small business loans)
Duration of the scheme or individual aid award	Up to 30.6.2007 (programme as a whole)
Objective of aid	Aid to SMEs		Yes
Economic sectors	All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs		Yes
Name and address of the granting authority	Name: Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg Förderbank
	Address: Postfach 10 29 43 D-70025 Stuttgart
Large individual aid grants	In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, (a) if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 000 000 and — the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or (b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000		Yes

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