WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
3 November 1999
(99-4749)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  English
SUBSIDIES
Updating Notifications Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994
and Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Addendum
The following addendum to the notification of  the European Community relates to subsidy
programmes of Austria .G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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AUSTRIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. "Regional Innovation Premium" ............................................................................................5
2. “ERP-Regional Programme“...................................................................................................6
3. “ERP-SME-Technology Programme“ ....................................................................................7
4. “ERP-Technology Programme“..............................................................................................8
5. “ERP-Eastern Europe Programme“.....................................................................................10
6. “ERP-Internationalization Programme“..............................................................................117. “Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part ‘R&D-
Growth Programme, R&D-Cooperation Projects’“............................................................12
8. “Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part ‘SME-
Technology Growth Programme".........................................................................................13
9. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the National Industries for Environmental
Protection Measures“ ........................................................................................................... ..14
10. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in
Industrial Enterprises“........................................................................................................ ...15
11. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of Abandoned Polluted
Sites“ ......................................................................................................................... ...............17
12. “’K-Plus’ Competence Centres’ Programme.......................................................................18
13. “Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., Pursuant to
Chapter 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“ .............................................................................19
14. “Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., Pursuant to
Chapter 1b Section 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“...........................................................20
15. “Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the
Rescue of Enterprises Pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of
1977“ .......................................................................................................................... ..............21
16. “Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee
Act of 1977“ ................................................................................................................... ..........23
17. “Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee
Act of 1977 within the Framework of Cofnancing Agreements“ .......................................24
18. “Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., within the
Framework of the ‘Technology Financing Programme’“...................................................25
19. “Assistance by Means of the 'Study-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and
Chapter 12 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“ ...........................................................................26
20. “Assistance to research and Developmen t Projects in Enterprises by means of
the Region of Styria“ .......................................................................................................... ....27
21. “Assistance to Research, Development, Innovation and Flexibile Automation" ..............28G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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22. “Special Programme for the National Park Region ‘Hohe  Tauern’ in Tyrol“ ................29
23. “Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing  Company" .......................................30
24. “Programme Providing Assistance to Industries for Environmental Protection
Projects (‘Tyrolean Environmental Protection Assistance Programme')" .......................32
25. “Special Programme for the Strengthening of the Tyrolean Economy (‘Impact
Package Tyrol’) 1996-2000“...................................................................................................33
26. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 –
Focal Point:  Development of Industrial sites’, Part ‘Construction and
Enlargement of Private Rail Haulage’“................................................................................34
27. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 –
Focal Point: ‘Regional Planni ng Relocation Programme’“ ................................................35
28. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 –
Focal Point: ‘Assistance to Initiatives in the Field of Agricultural Marketing’“..............36
29. “Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)“ ...............................................37
30. “Assistance Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion
Company, Ltd“.................................................................................................................. ......39
31. “Vienna Innovation and Technology Promotion Programme“..........................................4032. “Vienna Structural and Environmental Improvement Programme“................................41
33. “Job Premium in Assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria“.................................................42
34. “Programme to Promote the Es tablishment of Enterprises“ .............................................43
35. “Regional Investment Promotion Programme“...................................................................44
36. “Lower Austrian Innovation, T echnology, Research and Development
Promotion Programme“.........................................................................................................45
37. “Lower Austrian Participation Model“ ................................................................................46
38. “Programme for the Promotion of the Multi-Modal Transportation Road-Rail-
Ship“.......................................................................................................................... ...............47
39. “Programme for the Promotion of the Further Construction of Rail Haulage“ ..............4940. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 27A of the Labour Market Promotion Act
(LMPA) 1969 as Amended in 1994“......................................................................................50
41. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 35A of the Labour Market Promotion Act
(LMPA) 1969 as Amended in 1994“......................................................................................51
42. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 51A Sections 3 to 5 of the Labour Market
Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as Amended in 1994“............................................................52
43. “Assistance to the Industrial Waste Water Management by Means of the Region
of Styria“..................................................................................................................... .............53
44. “Assistance by Non-Repayable Cash Grants“......................................................................54
45. “Assistance by Guarantees for Credits and Loans“ ............................................................55
46. “Patent Application As sistance Prog ramme“ ......................................................................57
47. “ITF-Seed Financing Programme".......................................................................................5848. “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-1999“ ..............................................59G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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49. “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-1999, Regional Aid
Component“ ..................................................................................................................... .......60
50. “Assistance to the Internationalization of  Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises“..........62
51. “Guideline on the Styrian Economic Assistance“ ................................................................63
52. “Research and Development Programme for Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises (R&D-Programme for SME)“...........................................................................64
53. “Assistance to the Structural Renewal of the Styrian Basic and Finished
Products Industries“........................................................................................................... ....66G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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1. "Regional Innovation Premium"
1. Title of the subsidy
Regional Innovation Premium
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects carried out
in specific “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursua nt to Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. (a) and lit. (c) of
the EC-Treaty
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “General Guidelines on
the Granting of State Aid by Means of the Fe deral Government“ of 7 June 1977, and “Special
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Regional Innovation Programme“ covering the period
from 7 February 1996 to 31 December 1999.  Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  FederalMinistry for Science and Transport, Division V (“ Economy Division“), Department 2, in cooperation
with the Regional Governments of Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg,
Styria and Tyrol
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.  Depending on the
total amount of the eligible investment costs of a project, the maximum grant may total S 10 million.
The maximum aid given for the creation of new jobs amounts to S 5 million, with S 50,000 being the
maximum aid for each new job created.  In addition, most of the projects subsidized under this
programme are cofinanced by means of the European Structure Fund for Regional Development.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:
- application via an intermediary bank- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or
the rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1999: S 200,000,000.  The amount of aid
committed per project usually ranges from S 0.2 million to S 15 million.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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Distinction regarding the value of the subsidy commitments:
Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was  S 1 million or below:  34
S 2 million or below:  20
“ S 3 million or below:  10
“ S 5 million or below:    8
“ S 7 million or below:  10
“ S  7 Million:                 7
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 7 February 1996 and will terminate
on 31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
2. “ERP-Regional Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Regional Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in specific “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursuant to Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. (a)
and lit. (c) of the EC-Treaty
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP-Regional Programme“, as amended Authority
in charge of granting the subsidies:  ERP-Fund w ith the Federal Ministry for Science and Transport
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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Mechanism of granting the subsidies - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the commitment of the aid requested or the
rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99:  S 4,628,400,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June of the next year).  The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 2 million to S 200 million, with nolimitations in favour of projects carried out in “National Regionally Assisted Areas“ pursuant to
Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. (a) of the EC-Treaty.
Distinction regarding the value of the subsidy commitments:
Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was S 10 million or below: 29
“ S 20 million or below: 25
“ S 40 million or below:  23
“ S 60 million or below:    9
“ S 80 million or below:   4“ S 100 million or below: 9
“ over S 100 million: 11
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 July 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
3. “ERP-SME-Technology Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-SME-Technology Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to innovative investment
projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962 and
“Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under th e ERP-SME -Technology Programme“, as amended.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  ERP-Fund with the Federal Ministry for Science and
Transport
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies:  - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or the rejection
of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 1,200,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June of the next year).  The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 1 million to S 100 million.  Distinction
regarding the value of the subsidy commitments:
Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was S 10 million or below: 16
“ S 20 million or below: 19
“ S 40 million or below: 11“ over S 40 million:   4.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 20 August 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
4. “ERP-Technology Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Technology ProgrammeG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the field of research and development.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP-Technology Programme“, as amended.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  ERP-Fund with the Federal Ministry for Science and
Transport.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.  The amounts of the low-interest
loans committed depend on the total research and deve lopment expenditures realized in the pertinent
projects.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies: - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or the rejection
of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 1,500,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June 30 of the next year)
The amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from  S 1 million to S 100 million,
with no subsidy limits for projects carried out in the “National Regionally Assisted Areas“.
Distinction regarding the value of the subsidy commitments:
Number of the projects where the pertinent subsidy was S 10 million or below: 21
“ S 20 million or below: 10
“ S 50 million or below:   7
“ S 70 million or below:   3“ over S 70 million:   5 .G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 19 September 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
5. “ERP-Eastern Europe Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Eastern Europe Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by Austrian small and medium-sized enterprises in Eastern Europe countries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP--Eastern Europe Programme“, as amended.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  ERP-Fund with the Federal Ministry for Science and
Transport.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies: - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or the rejection
of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approvalG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 50,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June of the next year).  The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 1 million to S 100 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme is valid from 5 June 1996 until 30 June 2000.  The granting
of subsidies to big enterprises under the programme has been exclusively applied under the so called
“de minimis“-rule since 7 November 1996.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
6. “ERP-Internationalization Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
ERP-Internationalization Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by Austrian small and medium-sized en terprises in foreign countries other than Eastern
European ones.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ERP-Internationalization Programme“, as amended
Authority in charge of granting the subsidie s:  ERP-Fund with the Federal Ministry for
Science and Transport
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“)
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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Mechanism of granting the subsidies: - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or the rejection
of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 0 (Note: An ordinary “business
year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from 1 July of one year to 30 June of the next year).  The amount of aid
committed per project usually ranges from S 1 million to S 100 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme is valid from 5 June 1996 until 30 June 2000.  The granting
of subsidies to big enterprises under the programme has been exclusively applied under the so called“de minimis“-rule since 7 November 1996.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
7. “Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part ‘R&D-Growth
Programme, R&D-Cooperation Projects’“
1. Title of the subsidy
Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part R&D-Growth
Programme, R&D-Cooperation Projects.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by rapidly growing enterprises or by enterprises which enter into cooperation with other
firms, with research centres or with universities.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and
Growth Initiative; Part ‘R&D-Growth Progra mme, R&D-Cooperation Projects’“, as amended.
Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  ERP-Fund with the Federal Ministry for Science and
Transport.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies: - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or the rejectionof the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 500,000,000 (Note:  An ordinary
“business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June of the next year)  The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 5 million to S 200 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 10 November 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
8. “Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part ‘SME-
Technology Growth Programme"
1. Title of the subsidy
Special ERP-Programme for a Technology and Growth Initiative; Part SME-Technology-
Growth-Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to innovative investment
projects carried out by rapidly growing small and medium-sized enterprises.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme “ERP-Fund Act“ of 1962
and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the Special ERP-Programme for a Technology andGrowth Initiative; Part ‘SME-Technology-Growth-Pr ogramme’“, as amended.  Authority in charge of
granting the subsidies:  ERP- Fund with the Federal Ministry for Science and Transport.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to both manufacturers and industrial enterprises
as well as enterprises in the production-related service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies: - application via an intermediary bank
- decision by an independent commission on the
commitment of the aid requested or
the rejection of the aid request
- payment, generally effectuated in two parts, after
the cost-approval
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998/99: S 400,000,000 (Note: An ordinary
business year“ of the ERP-Fund lasts from July 1 of one year to 30 June of the next year).  The
amount of aid committed per project usually ranges from S 5 million to S 200 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 15 October 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
9. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the National Industries for Environmental
Protection Measures“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the national Industries for environmental Protection
Measures
2. Period covered by the notification
1998G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to environmental
protection measures carried out by enterprises, no matter what the type of industry is, which thepertinent recipient belongs to.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Edition No. 185/93, andthe “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the national Industries for environmental Protection
Measures“, as amended, based thereon.  Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for Environment, Youth and Family, Di vision II, Department 4 - Environmental Policy
Planning and Environmental Research, in cooperation with the Austrian Communities’ Credit Public
Limited Company.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Recipients of the subsidies granted under this aid scheme may be enterprises in all kinds of
industries, both manufacturing industries and service-related industries. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investmentproject subsidized contributes to the environment and its protection.  Generally spoken, one can say
that the total subsidy amount, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually ranges from 10 per cent
to 35 per cent of the environmentally eligible volume of investment costs.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and average subsidy committed
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998: S 350,000,000.  Average aid intensity of
the subsidies committed in 1998: 24.8 per cent
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme is applicable without any time limit.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
10. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in Industrial
Enterprises“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in industrial EnterprisesG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to waste water
management projects carried out by enterprises, no matter what the type of industry is, which the
pertinent recipient belongs to.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Edition No. 185/93, and
the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Waste Water Management in industrial Enterprises“, asamended, based thereon.  Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for
Environment, Youth and Family, Division II, Depa rtment 4 - Environmental Policy Planning and
Environmental Research, in cooperation with the Waste Water Management Department of the
Austrian Communities’ Credit Public Limited Company.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Recipients of the subsidies granted under this aid scheme may be enterprises in all kinds of
industries, both manufacturing industries and service-related industries. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investment
project subsidized contributes to the environment and its protection.  Generally spoken, one can say
that the total subsidy, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually amounts to a maximum of 35 per
cent of the environmentally eligible volume of investment costs.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and average subsidy committed
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998: S 60,000,000.  Average amount of the
subsidies committed in 1998 as an absolute figure:  S 1,858,675.  Average aid intensity of thesubsidies committed in 1998: 24.9 per cent
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme is applicable without any time limit.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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11. “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of Abandoned Polluted Sites“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of abandoned polluted Sites
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to measures aiming at the
rehabilitation of contaminated sites.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Law on Federal Aid to
Environmental Protection“ of 1993, as amended by the Federal Law Sheet Edition No. 185/93, and
the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Management of abandoned polluted Sites“, as amended,
based thereon   Authority in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Environment,Youth and Family, Division II, De partment 4 -- Environmental Policy Planning and Environmental
Research, and Division III, Depa rtment 2 - Law on the Waste Management and on the Management
of polluted Sites, in cooperation with the Site Pollution Management Department of the Austrian
Communities’ Credit Public Limited Company
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided both to enterprises and to local authorities in
favour of the management of abandoned polluted sites. Subsidies are granted as long as those
pertinent contaminated sites are registered in the “Austrian Register for Contaminated Sites“.
Normally, the rehabilitation measures taken last from one to ten years. In a specific case, the amount
of aid committed depends on the quality and the value of benefit, which the pertinent investment
project subsidized contributes to the rehabilitation of the abandoned polluted site and its protection.Generally spoken, one can say that the total subsidy, expressed in terms of an aid intensity, usually
amounts to a maximum of 65 per cent of the environmentally eligible volume of investment costs.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and average subsidy committed
Total expenditure forecast for the subsidies in 1998:  S 765,000,000.  Average aid intensity of
the subsidies committed in 1998: 41.63 per cent.  Subsidy amounts per project assisted ranged from S
150,000 to S 34,000,000 during the year to be reported on.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme is applicable without any time limit.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
12. “’K-Plus’ Competence Centres’ Programme
1. Title of the subsidy
“K-Plus“ Competence Centres’ Programme (Pilot phase)
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
By having implemented this aid scheme the Austrian Government intends to bridge the gap
between the fundamental research carried out at universities and rather short-term orientated projects
initiated within industrial research and development activities. Long--term strategic cooperations in
fields of high-quality research shall provide a strong impact on the Austrian economic and Austrianacademic performance. Cooperations established in so called “K-Plus“ Competence Centres are
formed between universities or other research institutions and a minimum of five companies.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “General Guidelines on
the Granting of State Aid by Means of the Federal Government“, as amended by the Federal Law
Sheet Edition No. 136/1977, and the specific “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘K-Plus’
Competence Centres’ Programme“, as amended, based thereon.  Authority in charge of granting the
subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Science and Transport, Department V/A/5 - Basic Affairs of the
National Technology Policy and Technology Promotion, in cooperation with the Technology ImpactCompany, Ltd.; while the Federal Ministry for Science and Transport is responsible for the relevant
legislation and the administrative procedures, the latter company was founded, in order to manage the
subsidy programme in practice, by investigating th e projects to be assisted with regard to their
eligibility and by maintaining the necessary communi cation amongst the institutions involved in the
pertinent research and development activities.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to the so called “K-Plus“ Competence Centres,
which are mainly based on existing research facilities, particularly in the university sector, but
organized as independent legal entities (generally as public limited companies).  A necessaryprecondition of being granted an aid under this programme is, that the research activities to be assisted
comply with the type of “industrial research“, as prescribed in the guidelines. The presumptive
recipients are selected in a two-stage competitive process through a peer review set by national andG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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international experts. “K--Plus“ Competence Centres usually are granted funds for a period of four
years. This period can be extended for three more years, if there are positive results deriving from an
evaluation of the progresses of the project in the fourth year.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and average subsidy
committed
The total amount budgeted under this aid scheme is S 875 million (about EURO 63.6 million)
for seven years of duration.  Consequently, in the first four years the entire public funding, meaning
the commitments to all the recipients, may amount up to a maximum of S 500 million (EURO 36.3
million).  In 1998, commitments were made in favour of five “K-Plus“ Competence Centres.  They
started their operations in the current year.  As me ntioned before, the total expenditure forecast for the
relevant subsidies refer to the period from 1999 to 2003 and amount to S 500 million (EURO 36.3
million). The actual subsidy payments will be subjec t to annual expenditure forecasts.  Regarding
each of those five subsidies committed the aid intensity is 60 per cent of the total volume of eligible
investment costs.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme was put into force on 21 September 1998. “K-Plus“ Competence Centres
receive public means for a maximum period of seven years.  According to the “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘K-Plus’ Competen ce Centres’ Programme“ the maximum period of
funding such a “Centre“ is seven years, with the individual project being subject to an evaluation in
the forth year of its existence.  Therefore the su bsidy commitments are primarily given for the first
four years of the project implementation.  The first centres were established in 1999; by
21 September 2006, all pilot centres will have terminated the duration of their eligibility.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
13. “Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., Pursuant to Chapter 1
of the Guarantee Act of 1977“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1 of the
Guarantee Act of 1977
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects by taking over a part of the commercial risks.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the Financing and GuaranteeingCompany, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based
thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies: Federal
Ministry for financial Affairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperation with the Financing and
Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of Austria; while the
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation procedures and for
obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., takes care for
investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of aid given depends
on the expected future development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and annual amount of subsidy commitments
In 1998, the total budgetary frame for guarantees amounted to S 10 billion, of which
guarantees of about S 2.3 billion were committed, actually.  The total expenditure forecast onguarantees in 1999 is similar to that in the year to be reported on.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
14. “Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., Pursuant to Chapter 1b
Section 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“
1. Title of the subsidy
Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1
of the Guarantee Act of 1977.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects, which are of specific, economic interest.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on Grants by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., pursuant
to Chapter 1b Section 1 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministryfor financial Affairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperation with the Financing and Guaranteeing
Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of Austria; while the Federal
Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation procedures and for obeying its
supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., takes care for investigating the aid
requests submitted and providing the financial means to the recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of aid given is
calculated as percentage of the total volume of research and development expenditures realized in thepertinent project to be assisted.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
The total expenditure forecast on grants in 1999 is S 90 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
15. “Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue
of Enterprises Pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“
1. Title of the subsidy
Financial Assistance by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue of
Enterprises pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the Guarantee Act of 1977.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to rescue and
restructuring measures in favour of enterprises which are in economic difficulties.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Financial Assistance by the Financing and
Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., to the Rescue of Enterprises pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 2 of the
Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid
agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Division II,
Department 4, in cooperation with the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise
owned 100 per cent by the Republic of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs
primarily is responsible for legislation procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing
and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted andproviding the financial means to the recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as low-interest loans (“soft loans“) or as
guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Ai d is granted in accordance with the "Community
Rules on the Granting of State Aid in Favour of Rescue and Restructuring Measures for Enterprises inDifficulties“, as amended.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
The total expenditure forecast on the subsidies in 1999 is S 8 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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16. “Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of
1977“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of
investment projects by taking over a part of the commercial risks.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme: “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to
Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1993, based thereon.  Authority and
administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for financialAffairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperati on with the Financing and Guaranteeing Company,
Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of Austria; while the Federal Ministry for
financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation procedures and for obeying its supervisory
tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., takes care for investigating the aid requests
submitted and providing the financial means to the recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and amount of subsidy commitments
In 1998, the total budgetary frame of guarantees amounted to S 10 billion, of which guarantee
commitments of about S 2.87 billion were made, actually.  In 1999, the total expenditure forecast on
the subsidies is similar to the amount in the year to be reported on.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
17. “Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of
1977 within the Framework of Cofnancing Agreements“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977
within the Framework of Cofinancing Agreements“
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the financing of investment
projects by means of cofinancing with financial institutions on the international level.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the         legislation
under which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the ‘East-West-Fund’ pursuant to
Chapter 11 of the Guarantee Act of 1977 within the Framework of Cofinancing Institutions“, as
amended in 1993, based thereon. Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting
the subsidies: Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperation with
the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of
Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and amount of subsidy commitments
In 1998, there were no new subsidy commitments made.  The total expenditure forecast on
the subsidies expected for 1999 is similar to the amount in the previous year.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has got an unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
18. “Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., within the Framework
of the ‘Technology Financing Programme’“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing  Company, Ltd., within the Framework of the
“Technology Financing Programme“
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the venture capital
financing in favour of research and development projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Guarantees by the Financing and Guaranteeing
Company, Ltd., within the Framework of the ‘T echnology Financing Programme’“, as amended in
1997, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the
subsidies:  Federal Ministry for financial Affairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperation with the
Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of
Austria; while the Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation
procedures and for obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd.,takes care for investigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the
recipients in practice.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.  In the individual case, the amount of the aid given
depends on the expected future economic development of the pertinent recipient.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and amount of subsidy
commitments
In 1998, the total guarantee frame administrated by the Financing and Guaranteeing
Company, Ltd., amounted to S 10 billion, of which a guarantee volume of up to S 2.7 billion was
exclusively reserved for this aid scheme. In the year to be reported on, guarantee commitments of
about S 102 million were made, actually.  The total expenditure forecast on the subsidies in 1999
amounts to S 100 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme has been applicable since December 23, 1996 and has got an unlimited duration of
validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
19. “Assistance by Means of the 'Study-Fund’ Pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and
Chapter 12 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by Means of the ‘Study Fund’ pursuant to Chapter 1b Section 1 and Chapter 12 of
the Guarantee Act of 1977.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the preparation and the
execution of studies.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guarantee Act“ of 1977,
as amended, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Assistance by Means of the ‘Study-Fund’ pursuant to
Chapter 1b Section 1 and Chapter 12 of the Guarantee Act of 1977“, as amended in 1997, basedthereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for financial Affairs, Division II, Department 4, in cooperation with the Financing and
Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., an enterprise owned 100 per cent by the Republic of Austria; while the
Federal Ministry for financial Affairs primarily is responsible for legislation procedures and for
obeying its supervisory tasks, the Financing and Guaranteeing Company, Ltd., takes care forinvestigating the aid requests submitted and providing the financial means to the recipients in practice.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies in 1999 amounts to S 10 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme has been applicable since 11February 1998 and has got an unlimited duration
of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.
20. “Assistance to research and Development Projects in Enterprises by means of the
Region of Styria“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to Research and Development Projects in Enterprises by Means of the Region of
Styria
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to research and
development projects carried out by enterprises in the Region of Styria.  This economic assistance
shall contribute to an improvement of the competitiveness of R&D-orientated enterprises in Styria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Styria dated 2 October 1995 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to
Research and Development Projects in Enterprises by Means of the Region of Styria“, as amended in
1996, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting thesubsidies:  Office of the Regional Government  of Styria, Division of Research and Culture,
Department for Science and Research.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as single non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided both to physical persons and to legal entities,
such as for instance private partnerships according to civil law and to commercial law.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies in 1999 amounts to approximately
S 28 million and includes both regional funds and cofinancing funds.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This aid scheme has been applicable since 14 June 1996 and will terminate on
31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
21. “Assistance to Research, Development,  Innovation and Flexibile Automation"
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to Research, Development, Innovation and flexible Automation.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the fields of research, development, innovation and flexible automation.  Mainobjectives of this economic assistance are to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises and to
enable R&D-orientated activities in the manufacturing industries and in the service-related industries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 2 February 1993 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to
Research, Development, Innovation and flexible Automation“, as amended on 5 March 1996 based
thereon .  Authority and administrating state aid agen cy in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic AssistanceG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to small and medium-sized enterprises.  The
amount of aid depends on the type of the pertinent investment project carried out.  Grants for research
and development projects total a maximum of 30 per cent of the volume of eligible investment costs,
grants for innovation projects total a maximum 10 per cent of the volume of eligible investment costs,
grants for flexible automation projects total a maximum of S 150,000 with a maximum aid intensity of
40 per cent of the eligible software costs and grants for innovation consultancy projects total amaximum of 30 per cent of the volume of eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Since in the current year no subsidy commitments for new projects will be made any longer,
the expenditures on the subsidies are not budgeted any more.  The total expenditure forecast on the
expected subsidies in 1998 amounted to S 6.2 million.  Actually, the volume of all the subsidies
committed totalled S 9.927 million in the previous year to be reported on.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 2 March  1994 and was terminated on
31 December 1998. In the current year, only subsidy commitments will be given for some of those
final aid requests which still were submitted until the end of 1998 and regarding which the pertinent
projects still are being subjects to the obligatory financial investigations at the moment.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
22. “Special Programme for the National Pa rk Region ‘Hohe  Tauern’ in Tyrol“
1. Title of the subsidy
Special Programme for the national Park Region ‘Hohe Tauern’ in Tyrol .
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to measures promoting
the economic development in the national park regi on “Hohe Tauern“ in order to compensate for the
legal and the commercial restrictions arising from the creation of that national park.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 8 March 1994 and  “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under theSpecial Programme for the national Park Region ‘Hohe Tauern’ in Tyrol“,  as amended, based
thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided either as a non-repayable cash grant, as an interest rate
subsidy, as a low-interest loan („soft loan“) or as a combination thereof.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to private persons, to enterprises, to
cooperatives and to communities.  The amounts of the aid depend on both the type of the recipient and
the type of the investment project to be subsidized.  Projects carried out by enterprises are assisted by
subsidies up to a maximum aid intensity of 30 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment
costs in each individual case. Non-commercial public projects are assisted by subsidies up to a
maximum aid intensity of 70 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs in eachindividual case.  Projects, which involve planning aspects, are assisted by subsidies up to a maximum
aid intensity of 100 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs in each individual
case.
7. Total amount budgeted for the subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy
commitments
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire ten years’ period of
duration of this aid scheme amounts to S 250 million.  Regarding 1998, the amount of the estimated
subsidy expenditures was S 20 million. Actually, the volume of all the subsidies committed totalled
S 16.6 million in the previous year to be reported on.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 1 January 1992 and will terminate on
31 December 2001.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects on
the international trade.
23. “Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing  Company"
1. Title of the subsidy
Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing CompanyG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 23 February 1994 and “Guidelines on the Granting of
Guarantees by the Tyrolean Credit Guaranteeing Company“, as amended on 5 March 1996, based
thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance, in cooperation with the
Tyrolean Chamber of Commerce.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as credit guarantees.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises being defing and
fulfilling the criteria under the Chapters 35, 36, 37, 39 and 40 of the Chamber of Commerce Act, asamended.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The total expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies in 1999 amounts to S 6 million.
Regarding the year to be reported on, the volume of the estimated subsidy expenditures totalled
S 12 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has only minimal effects onthe international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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24. “Programme Providing Assistance to Industries for Environmental Protection Projects
(‘Tyrolean Environmental Protection Assistance Programme')"
1. Title of the subsidy
Programme providing Assistance to Industries for environmental Protection Projects
(“Tyrolean environmental Protection Assistance Programme“)
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme was to provide economic assistance to environmental
protection measures, especially in the field of energy-saving, carried out by small and medium-sized
enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 19 July 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the‘Tyrolean environmental Assistance Programme’“, as amended on 5 March 1996, based thereon .
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the
Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme was provided in the form of interest rate subsidies ranging from
2 per cent to 4 per cent of the eligible volume of the credit costs for a maximum period of loan of five
years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme were provided primarily to small and medium-sized
enterprises, but also to larger enterprises in bo th the manufacturing industries and the service-related
industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Since in the current year no subsidy commitments for new projects will be made any longer,
the expenditures on the subsidies are not budgeted any more.  Regarding the year to be reported on,
the volume of the estimated subsidy expenditures totalled S 5 million. In 1998, the total sum of the
subsidies amounted to S 2,564,000, actually.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme had been applicable since 2 March 1994 and was terminated on
31 December 1998. In the current year, only subsidy commitments will be given in favour of some ofthose final aid requests which still were submitted until the end of 1998 and regarding which the
pertinent projects still are being subjects to the obligatory financial investigations at the moment.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter had got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
25. “Special Programme for the Strengthening of the Tyrolean Economy (‘Impact Package
Tyrol’) 1996-2000“
1. Title of the subsidy
Special Programme for the Strengthening of the Tyrolean Economy (‘Impact Package Tyrol’)
1996-2000“
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance in order to stimulate the
regional economy.  Main purpose of this economic assistance is to promote investment projectscarried out especially by small and medium-sized enterprises in the fields of research and
development, environmental protection, energy-saving and specific sectoral focal points.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 25 June 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the
‘Impact Package Tyrol 1996 - 2000’“, as amended in 1999, based thereon.  Authority and
administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the Subsidies Office of the Regional
Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.  Aid is given as
single off-grants up to a maximum intensity of 15 per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs with a maximum amount of S 5,000,000.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided primarily to small and medium-sized
enterprises, but also to larger enterprises in bo th the manufacturing industries and the service-related
industries.
7. Total amount budgeted for the subsidy, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy
commitments
The total amount of expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire five years’
programme from 1996 to 2000 is S 125 million.  A figure on the annual budgetary forecast for 1999
was not calculated, since the aid scheme was subject to a fundamental modification at the beginningG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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of this year. Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies committed
totalled S 37,246,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 May 1996 and will be valid
until 31 December 2000.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
26. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 – Focal
Point:  Development of Industrial sites’, Part ‘Construction and Enlargement of PrivateRail Haulage’“
1. Title of the subsidy
“Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point:
‘Development of industrial Sites’, Part ‘Construction and Enlargement of private Rail Haulage’“    
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance in order to promote both
the manufacturing and the commercial industries in the Region of Tyrol, by financially assisting to the
establishment of privately run railways.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the Regional
Government of Tyrol dated 17 September 1996, deci sion taken by the Regional Parliament of Tyrol
dated 10 October 1996 and “Guidelines on the Gr anting of Aid under the ‘Regional Planning
Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal Point: Development of industrial
Sites, Part Construction and Enlargement of private Rail Haulage’“ , as amended in 1996, based
thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of
the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants. In each individual
case, the grants amount to a maximum aid intensity of 30 per cent of the total volume of the eligibleinvestment costs regarding locations in “National regionally assisted Areas“ pursuant to Article 87
Chapter 3 lit. c) of the EC-Treaty and to a maximum aid intensity of 15 per cent of the total volume ofG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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the  eligible investment costs locations outside of “National regionally assisted Areas“ pursuant to
Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. a) of the EC-Treaty, respectively.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The annual amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire focal
point totals S 5 million.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, there were no new subsidy amountscommitted.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 3 July 1996 and will be valid until
31 December  2000.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
27. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 – Focal
Point: ‘Regional Planning Relocation Programme’“
1. Title of the subsidy
“Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal Point:
‘Regional Planning Relocation Programme’“.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to relocation measures,
especially taken by small and medium-sized enterprises, with respect to the general regional planning
objectives.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 17 September 1996, decision taken by the Regional Parliament
of Tyrol dated 10 October 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Planning
Assistance Focal Point.  Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal Point: Regional Planning
Relocation Programme’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aidG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional Government of Tyrol, Department
1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
aid intensity of 5 per cent of the total volume of th e eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to small and medium-sized
enterprises.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The annual amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire focal
point totals S 5 million.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the amount of the subsidies committedtotalled S 3,266,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 31 July 1996 and will be valid
until 31 December 2000.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
28. “Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 – Focal
Point: ‘Assistance to Initiatives in the Field of Agricultural Marketing’“
1. Title of the subsidy
“Regional Planning Assistance Focal Point Programme (RPAFPP) 1996-2000 - Focal Point:
‘Assistance to Initiatives in the Field of agricultural Marketing’“.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to marketing measures
taken by Tyrolean farmers.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision taken by the
Regional Government of Tyrol dated 17 September 1996, decision taken by the Regional ParliamentG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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of Tyrol dated 10 October 1996 and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Planning
Assistance Focal Point.  Programme (RPAFPP) 1996 - 2000 - Focal Point: ‘Assistance to Initiatives in
the Field of agricultural Marketing’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.  Authority and
administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional
Government of Tyrol, Department 1d - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
aid intensity of 50 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, in each individual
case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to individual farmers and to
agricultural enterprises.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The annual amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies for the entire focal
point totals S 5 million.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the amount of the subsidies committed
totalled S 436,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 6 December 1996 and will be valid
until 31 December 2000.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
29. “Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)“
1. Title of the subsidy
Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF)
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Within the scope of its legal brief the “Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund“ pursues
the following main objectives:
- The implementation of the technology policy of the Austrian Government
- The economic assistance to and the financing of industrial research, development and
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- The stimulation of research in sectors where usually little research is carried out
- The stimulation of joint national and joint international research and development
- The economic assistance to the technology transfer and the diffusion of R&D-results,
especially by means of the “Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)“
- The encouragement of young researchers
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Background for the granting of the subsidies unde r this aid scheme:  The “Austrian Industrial
Research Promotion Fund“ is the most important source of finance for research, development and
innovation projects carried out by enterprises.  The fund which was founded in 1967 is an independentlegal entity. AIRPF also assists to scientists developing new products in cooperation with companies.
It helps them by evaluating the prospects of each individual project, by initiating the contact with
know-how transfer agencies and searching for joint R&D-ventures.  AIRPF also has been
commissioned to manage the granting of state aid under the ITF with regard to investment projects
characterized by a large element of research and development. ITF mainly assists to projectsinvolving technology transfer and technology diffusion.  Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies
under this aid scheme:  “Austrian Research Promotion Act“, as amended, and “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid by the ‘Austrian Industrial Re search Promotion Fund (AIRPF)’“, as amended in
1996, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the
subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Division IX - Techniques and Innovation, Sub--Division B - Techniques and Innov ation Policy, Department 10 - General Innovation and Technology
Policy, in cooperation with the Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF).
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“), interest rate subsidies or guarantees for credits and for loans.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises, to research institutions, to
universities, to R&D working groups and to individual scientists.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the previous year, the total amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
subsidies was S 1,754.6 million. The annual expenditure forecast for 1999 totals S 1,460 million. In1998, the year to be reported on, the total amount of all the subsidies committed actually equalled the
amount budgeted for this year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 18 November 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed  that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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30. “Assistance Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance Measures by the Lower Austrian Border Region Promotion Company, Ltd.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
with a strictly regional orientation, thus stre ngthening the economic development in the border
districts of the Province of Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Company Contract dated
25 June 1975, concluded between the Federal Government of the Republic of Austria and the
Regional Government of Lower Austria, as amended in 1997, and “Guidelines on AssistanceMeasures by the Lower Austrian Border Regi on Promotion Company, Ltd.“, as amended in 1999,
based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:
Office of the Regional Government of Lower Austria in cooperation with the Lower Austrian Border
Region Promotion Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as low-interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided primarily to enterprises in the trade and in the
manufacturing industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The amount of the annual budgetary forecast for 1999 totals S 35 million. Regarding 1998,
the year to be reported on, the total volume of the subsidies actually committed amounted to
S 22 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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31. “Vienna Innovation and Technology Promotion Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
Vienna Innovation and Technology Promotion Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to research and
development projects carried out by Viennese enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision by the Vienna
Community Council, dated 20 December 1996, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the
‘Vienna Innovation and Technology Promotion Prog ramme’“, as amended in 1996, based thereon
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Vienna Community
Council, Division “Magistrate Directorate“, Depart ment “Coordinating Bureau“, in cooperation with
the “Vienna Economic Assistance Fund“.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided primarily to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies is S 70,000,000.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of the subsidies actuallycommitted totalled S 87,526,800.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 6 September 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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32. “Vienna Structural and Environmental Improvement Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
Vienna structural and environmental Improvement Programme.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by Viennese enterprises in the fields of environmental protection, energy-saving and
creation of employment.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Decision by the Vienna
Community Council, dated December 20, 1996, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the
‘Vienna structural and environmental Improvement Programme’“, as amended in 1996, based thereonAuthority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Vienna Community
Council, Division “Magistrate Directorate“, Depart ment “Coordinating Bureau“, in cooperation with
the “Vienna Economic Assistance Fund“.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to Viennese enterprises in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies is S 95,000,000.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of the subsidies actuallycommitted totalled S 80,327,100.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 16 April 1998 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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33. “Job Premium in Assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria“
1. Title of the subsidy
Job Premium in assisted Areas No. 1 of Lower Austria.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to employment-creation-
orientated investment projects carried out in the assisted areas No. 1 of Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid by Job Premiums in assisted Ar eas No. 1 of Lower Austria“, as amended in 1995.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of theRegional Government of Lower Austria, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to Lower Austrian enterprises in the
manufacturing industries and in the service-related industries. The grant per new job created usually
amounts to S 30,000, with the pertinent recipient having to prove evidence of a minimum of two new
jobs created.  For new job assisted, the volume of  the underlying investment costs must range from
S 100,000 to S 150,000 at least.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies is S 16,500,000. In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies actually
committed totalled S 14,220,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 29 June 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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34. “Programme to Promote the Establishment of Enterprises“
1. Title of the subsidy
Programme to promote the Establishment of Enterprises.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises regarding the settlement in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Programme to promote the Establishment of Enterprises’“, as amended in
1995.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of theRegional Government of Lower Austria, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. The aid intensities of these subsidies depend on the
locations of the pertinent investment projects to be assisted and considerably differ from the variousareas in the Region of Lower Austria. Regarding subsidies in favour of big enterprises, the maximum
aid intensity amounts to 27 per cent of the total volu me of the eligible investment costs in assisted
areas no. 1 and in assisted areas no. 2 except communities with oil resources; in oil-producing
communities located in assisted areas no. 2 subsidies to big enterprises may be  granted up to a
maximum aid intensity of 21 per cent. Regarding subsidies in favour of small and medium-sizedenterprises, the maximum aid intensity amounts to 37 per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs in assisted areas no. 1 and in assisted areas no. 2 except communities with oil
resources; in oil-producing communities located in assisted areas no. 2 subsidies to small and
medium-sized enterprises may be granted up to a maximum aid intensity of 31 per cent.  In assisted
areas no. 3, projects by big enterprises are not eligible, whereas projects by small enterprises may besubsidized up to maximum aid intensity of 15 per cent and projects by medium-sized enterprises may
be subsidized up to a maximum aid intensity of 7.5 per cent of the total volume of the eligible
investment costs, in each individual case.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies is S 30,000,000.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies actually
committed totalled S 8,900,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 29 June 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
35. “Regional Investment Promotion Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
Regional Investment Promotion Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Regional Investment  Promotion Programme’“, as amended in 1996.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:Office of the
Regional Government of Lower Austria, Department WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants, low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.  The conditions of the aid depend on the different typesof aid administered. Regarding the non-repayable cash grants, the maximum aid intensities range from
7.5 per cent to 37 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
Regarding the low-interest loans (“soft loans“), the maximum volume of loan amounts to S 5 million,G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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the period of loan is ten years without any repayment in the first two years, and the interest rate ranges
from 0 per cent to 5 per cent. Regarding the interest rate subsidies, the maximum basis which they
may refer to amounts to S 20 million, the maximum period of interest rate subsidy is five years, and
the interest rate subsidies range from 2 per cent to 6 per cent of the calculation basis at the maximum.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
The total annual amount budgeted for all three types of aid equals S 370 million, with a
separate distinction of this figure according to th e forms of subsidy not being available.  Regarding
the current year, the amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected subsidies is S 355 million . In
1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the non-repayable cash grants committed actually
totalled S 3,646,000, the volume of all the low-interest loans (“soft loans“) committed actuallytotalled S 121,032,040 and the volume of all the interest rate subsidies committed actually totalled
S 5,035,002.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 22 January 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
36. “Lower Austrian Innovation, Technol ogy, Research and Development Promotion
Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
Lower Austrian Innovation, Technology, Res earch and Development Promotion Programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to immaterial investment
projects as well as to research and development activities carried out by enterprises in Lower Austria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Lower Austrian I nnovation, Technology, Research and Development
Promotion Programme’“, as amended in 1996.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in
charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of th e Regional Government of Lower Austria, Department
WST2 - Economic Assistance.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either non-repayable cash grants or
interest rate subsidies.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.  The subsidy conditions depend on the different types
of aid administered. Grants are given exclusively to research and development projects carried out by
small and medium-sized enterprises in addition to subsidies already having been given by the
“Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund (AIRPF) “; they usually amount to 10 per cent of the
total volume of the eligible investment costs. Interest rate subsidies are granted for a maximum basis
of S 10 million and a maximum period of credit / loan  of five years, with the subsidy amounts ranging
from 6 per cent to 7.5 per cent of the calculation basis mentioned.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual am ount budgeted for the two types of aid equals
S 45 million, with a separate distinction of this figure according to the forms of subsidy not being
available.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the non-repayable cash grants
committed actually totalled S 19,111,457, whereas there were no new expenditures committed oninterest rate subsidies in the pertinent year.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 10 June 1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
37. “Lower Austrian Participation Model“
1. Title of the subsidy
Lower Austrian Participation Model
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the Region of Lower Austria.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Lower Austrian Partic ipation Model’“, as amended in 1997.  Authority
and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional
Government of Lower Austria, Depa rtment WST2 - Economic Assistance.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided in the form of either guarantees or interest rate
subsidies for the financing of equity capital.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.  Equity capital to be subsidized may amount to amaximum of S 10 million without any interest payments in the first three years of the pertinent
participation and with interest payments at an in terest rate ranging from 0 per cent to 5 per cent from
the fourth to the tenth year of the pertinent participation, in each individual case.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual am ount budgeted for the two types of aid equals
S 40 million, with a separate distinction of this figure according to the forms of subsidy not being
available.  The total amount of the 1999 expenditure forecast on the expected basis for calculating the
interest rate subsidies is S 20 million, while the total amount of the 1999 expenditure forecast on theexpected guarantees to be made available is S 20 million. In 1998, the year to be reported on, the
volume of all the subsidies committed actually totalled S 493,819.95.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 28 November 1997 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
38. “Programme for the Promotion of the Mu lti-Modal Transportation Road-Rail-Ship“
1. Title of the subsidy
Programme for the Promotion of the multi-modal Transportation Road-Rail-Ship.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment aiming at
transferring the traffic from the roads to rail and to sea as well as at improving the means of
transportation by rail and by ship.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidie s under this aid scheme:  “Directive No. 1107/70
by the Council of the European Communities, as  amended by the ‘Directive No. 543/97 by the
Council of the European Communities’“, “General.  Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Sectorof Transport“, as of 22 January 1989, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the  ‘Programme
for the Promotion of the multi-modal Transportation Road - Rail - Ship’“, as amended in 1997, based
thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for Science and Transport, Divisi on V - Economy and Technology, Sub-Division A -
Technology Policy and national Technology Programmes, Department 7 - Transport Promotion,Mobility and Environment.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to carriers, to forwarding agencies, to freight
forwarders and to other enterprises in the transport-service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies under this aid scheme:- application / aid request by the investing enterprise
- decision by an independent commission on whether to grant the aid requested or not
- payment - generally effectuated in two instalments - after the subsidized costs of the
investment were approved with respect to the relevant legal stipulations.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount budgeted is S 23.9 million.  Regarding
the previous year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast equalled that of the 1999 budgetaryforecast.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies committed actually
totalled S 4,366,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since March 2, 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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39. “Programme for the Promotion of the Further Construction of Rail Haulage“
1. Title of the subsidy
Programme for the Promotion of the further Construction of Rail Haulage.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment aiming at
transferring the traffic from the roads to the ra il as well as at improving the means of the
transportation by rail in general.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidie s under this aid scheme:  “Directive No. 1107/70
by the Council of the European Communities, as  amended by the ‘Directive No. 543/97 by the
Council of the European Communities’“, “General Guidelines on the Granting of Aid to the Sector of
Transport“, as of 22 January 1989, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the  ‘Programme forthe Promotion of the further Construction of Rail Haulage’“, as amended in 1997, based thereon.
Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the Subsidies Federal Ministry for
Science and Transport, Division V - Economy and Technology, Sub-Division A - Technology Policy
and national Technology Programmes, Department 7 - Transport Promotion, Mobility and
Environment
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to carriers, to forwarding agencies, to freight
forwarders and to other enterprises in the transport-service industries.
Mechanism of granting the subsidies under this aid scheme:
- application / aid request by the investing enterprise
- decision by an independent commission on whether to grant the aid requested or not
- payment - generally effectuated in two instalments - after the subsidized costs of the
investment were approved with respect to the relevant legal stipulations
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount budgeted is S 23.9 million.  Regarding
the previous year, the total amount of the expenditure forecast equalled that of the 1999 budgetary
forecast.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies committed actuallytotalled S 58,326,000.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 13 March 1996 and will terminate
on 31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
40. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 27A of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA)
1969 as Amended in 1994“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27a of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as
amended in 1994.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Chapter 27a of the
“Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the Granting
of Aid pursuant to Chapter 27a of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in1994’“, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the
subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Labour, Health and social Affairs, Division III - Employment Policy,
Sub-Division C, Department 11.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants or as low-
interest loans (“soft loans“).
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the state aid measures under this aid
scheme and under the aid scheme  “Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35a of the Labour MarketG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“  equals S 300 million.  There were no new
subsidies committed under this aid scheme during the first half of 1999. In 1998, the year to be
reported on, the volume of all the subsidies committed under this aid scheme actually totalled
S 20,000,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
41. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 35A of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA)
1969 as Amended in 1994“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 35a of the Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as
amended in 1994.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Chapter 35a of the
“Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the Granting
of Aid pursuant to Chapter 35a of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in1994’“, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the
subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Labour, Health and social Affairs, Division III - Employment Policy,
Sub-Division C, Department 11.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants or as low-
interest loans (“soft loans“).  The maximum period of the loans amounts to 15 years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the state aid measures under this aid
scheme and under the aid scheme “Assistance pursuant to Chapter 27a of the Labour MarketPromotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ equals S 300 million.  Regarding the first half
year of 1999, the total expenditure forecast on the subsidies amounted to S 124,222,000.  In 1998, the
year to be reported on, the volume of all the subsidies committed under this aid scheme actually
totalled S 125,643,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
42. “Assistance Pursuant to Chapter 51A Sections  3 to 5 of the Labour Market Promotion
Act (LMPA) 1969 as Amended in 1994“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance pursuant to Chapter 51a Sections 3 to 5 of the Labour Market Promotion Act
(LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to labour-market-
orientated investment projects.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  Chapter 51a Sections 3 to
5 of the “Labour Market Promotion Act (LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994“ and “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid pursuant to Chapter 51a Sections 3 to 5 of the ‘Labour Market Promotion Act(LMPA) 1969 as amended in 1994’“, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in
charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Labour, Health and social Affairs, Division III
- Employment Policy, Sub-Division C, Department 11.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants, as low-
interest loans (“soft loans“) or as guarantees.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided mainly to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total amount budgeted for the non-repayable cash grants and
the guarantees equals S 300 million.  Regarding the first half year of 1999, the total expenditure
forecast on grants amounted to S 121,550,000.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, there were no new
subsidies committed.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 26 May 1998 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
43. “Assistance to the Industrial Waste Water Management by Means of the Region of
Styria“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to the industrial Waste Water Management by Means of the Region of Styria.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the water protection
measures carried out by enterprises in the manufacturing industries.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid to the industrial Waste Water Management by Means of the Region of Styria“, as
amended in 1996.  Authority and administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the
subsidies:Office of the Regional Government of Styria, Division “Regional Construction Services“,
Department 3 - Water Supply, Waste Water Removal, Unit b - Further Construction, Economic
Assistance.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants up to a maximum
amount of 10 per cent of the volume of the eligible  gross investment costs, in each individual case.
Therefore also the maximum gross cash grant equivalent equals 10 per cent of the total volume of theeligible investment costs, in each individual case.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.  The aid is given according to the construction progress in realising the pertinent project to
be subsidized and with regard to the available financial means of both the Region of Styria and the“European Fund for Regional Development (EFRD)“.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the total annual amount budgeted for this aid
scheme equalled S 13,132,000.  That budgetary figure included the means earmarked by the Region
of Styria (S 8,300,000), the means earmarked by the “European Fund for Regional Development
(EFRD)“ and financial reserves of both sources deriving from the previous years.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 10 May 1996 and will terminate on
31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got minimal effects on
the international trade.  Only about 25 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs
actually subsidized refer to imports of machinery and mechanical equipment from abroad.
44. “Assistance by Non-Repayable Cash Grants“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by non-repayable Cash Grants.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the Region of Burgenland.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Regional Economic
Assistance Act of 24 March 1994“, as amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid bynon-repayable Cash Grants“, as amended in 1995, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state
aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional Government of Burgenland,
Division “General Office Directorate“, Sub-Divisions “Constitutional Service“ and “ Bureau for the
Coordination of European Affairs and Statistics“, in cooperation with the Economic Service
Burgenland Company, Inc. (ESBC, Inc.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to enterprises in the manufacturing
industries.  The aid is effectuated in instalments or in full amounts, as per account rendered.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount budgeted for this aid scheme equals
S 303.3 million, with this budgetary figure including the financial means of the ordinary regional
expenditure forecast (S 90 million) and the financial means of the extra-ordinary expenditure forecast
for the EU-cofinancing by the Region of Burgen land under the “Objective 1“ (S 213.3 million).
Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the tota l volume of all the subsidies committed actually
totalled S 300,345,263.32.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 3 August 1995 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
45. “Assistance by Guarantees  for Credits and Loans“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance by Guarantees for Credits and Loans.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
The main objectives of this aid scheme distinguish between so called “general policy
objectives“ and so called “specific policy objectives“.  The general objectives of the subsidy
programme are to contribute essentially to an optimum regional economic growth, to a strengtheningof the competitiveness of the Burgenland enterprises and to the creation and the maintenance of
employment in the Province.  Since there exist both regionally and economically booming centres and
peripheral regions next to each other in Burgenland, various regional-economic prerequisites are to be
taken into consideration, and consequently different strategies are to be implemented.  The specific
objectives aim at strengthening the intra-regional economic capacity by providing assistance to
existing enterprises and at promoting the foundation of new enterprises, especially endogenous new
establishments, as well as the enlargement and the qualified settlement of enterprises.  Economicassistance under these objectives mainly focus on enabling investment projects carried out in the
fields of innovation and technology, environmen t and ecology, internationalization and in other
modern ones.  Thus the aid shall contribute to the overall improvement of the economic structure of
the small and medium-sized enterprises and the general infrastructure in the Region.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Regional Economic
Assistance Act of 24 March 1994“, as amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid byGuarantees for Credits and Loans“, as amended in 1995, based thereon.  Authority and administrating
state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional Government of
Burgenland, Division “General Office Directorate“, Sub-Divisions “Constitutional Service“ and “
Bureau for the Coordination of European Affairs and Statistics“, in cooperation with the Economic
Service Burgenland Company, Inc. (ESBC, Inc.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as deficiency guarantees for credits and for
loans without any charges, in order to settle  the risks of any business failure.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries.  Usually, guarantees under this subsidy programme are
granted for low-interest loans (“soft loans“) made  available by the federal state aid agency “ERP-
Fund“.  The rest of the guarantees is always connected with non-repayable cash grants made availableunder the pertinent regional aid scheme.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
For this aid scheme, budgetary frames do not exist and annual expenditure forecasts are not
made either.  Commitments on the subsidy amounts exclusively are based on single decisions by the
administrating regional aid agency. Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the
guarantees committed actually totalled S 55 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-notified“ aid scheme has been applicable since 12 January  1996 and has got an
unlimited duration of validity.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
46. “Patent Application Assistance Programme“
1. Title of the subsidy
Patent Application Assistance Programme.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the application of
patents in foreign countries, in order to promote the execution of research and development activities
there.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘Patent Application Assistance Programme’“, as amended.  Authority andadministrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for economic
Affairs, Division IX - Techniques and Innova tion, Sub--Division B - Techniques and Innovation
Policy, Department 10 - General Innovation and Technology Policy, and Federal Ministry for
economic Affairs, Division I - Economic Poli cy, Sub-Division A - Ec onomical Coordination,
Department 2 - State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in cooperation with the Innovation Agency
Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to sole inventors as well as to small end
medium-sized enterprises.  Aid is only made availa ble in connection with the application for patents
in favour of new inventions.  The grants to projects by sole inventors amount to a maximum of 24  per
cent of 80 per cent of the total eligible investment costs, in each individual case.  The grants toprojects by small and medium-sized enterprises amount to a maximum of 12 per cent of 80 per cent of
the total eligible investment costs, in each individual case.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, subsidy commitments and subsidy per project.
Regarding the current year, the total amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 302,200. Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all theG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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subsidies committed actually totalled S 470,000. In the previous year, the average subsidy amount
committed was S 47,000.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 March 1994 and has got an unlimited
duration of validity.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
47. “ITF-Seed Financing Programme"
1. Title of the subsidy
ITF-Seed Financing Programme (new name of th e aid scheme after a substantial modification
and extension of its duration of validity: “Seed financing Programme 2002“).
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to the formation of
startups and to new ventures carried out by young high-tech enterprises in the field of technology.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Guidelines on the
Granting of Aid under the ‘ITF-Seed Financing Pr ogramme’“, as amended in 1997 (the new version
of the aid scheme is based on the “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Seed Financing
Programme 2002’“).  Authority and administrating st ate aid agencies in charge of granting the
subsidies: Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Division IX - Techniques and Innovation, Sub-
Division B - Techniques and Innov ation Policy, Department 10 - General Innovation and Technology
Policy, and Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Division A -
Economical Coordination, Departme nt 2 - State Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in cooperation
with the Innovation Agency Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Aid under this aid scheme is provided as so called “mezzanin capital“, with the interest rate
and the manner of the repayment depending on the economic performance of the pertinent applicant
and none of the usual collaterals being required.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided both to physical persons and legal entities, e. g.
private limited companies and partnerships, which found or develop a commercial business.  The
eligibility of the projects extends neither to enterprises employing a staff of more than twenty-fivepeople or to enterprises, of which more than 25 per cen t of the capital is held by a firm with a payroll
in excess of EURO 50 million and sales of over  EURO 7 million or a total balance sheet sum
exceeding EURO 5 million.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy, subsidy commitments and
subsidy per project.
Usually, the total sum of the annual expenditure forecast on all the aid components made
available under this scheme amounts to S 70 million. Regarding the current year, the total amount of
the budgetary forecast on the expected subsidies exclusively refers to non-repayable cash grants and
equals S 70 million. In 1998, the year to be reported on, only low-interest loans (“soft loans“) were
committed.  The volume of all the subsidies committed actually totalled S 87.4 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 March 1998 and will terminate
on 31 December 2002.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.
48. “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-1999“
1. Title of the subsidy
Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997–1999.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in entire Austria. Main objective of the economic
assistance under this subsidy programme is to contribute to the improvement of both the corporate andthe financial structure of existing an newly established enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Business Structure Improvement
Programme 1997 - 1999’“, as amended in 1997, based th ereon.  Authority and administrating state aidG/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Division III -
Trade, Engineering and Mining, Sub-Division A - Trade and SME-Policy, professional Education in
Enterprises and industrial Representation, Department 8 - SME-Policy, Sub-Unit a - SME-Promotion,
and Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Division I - Economic Policy, Sub-Division A -
Economical Coordination, Department  2 - State Aid, Unit a - State Ai d Coordination, in cooperation
with the BÜRGES Promotion Bank Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided either as non-repayable cash grants or as
guarantees.  The maximum calculation basis for grant s is S 10 million; the grants are given up to a
maximum aid intensity of 7.5 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs, with themaximum project financing period assisted lasting for ten years.  The maximum calculation basis for
guarantees is S 12.5 million; the guarantees are granted at a maximum rate of 80 per cent, with the
maximum guarantee term being twenty years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in Austria.  The amount of aid given mainly depends on the character of the
project to be subsidized, the volume of the eligible investment costs, the location of the project carried
out (examination whether it belongs to a regionally assisted area or not).  Generally spoken, subsidyamounts to investment projects involving innovative aspects or involving a cooperation are higher
than those to more or less “ ordinary“ projects.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
non-repayable cash grants equals S 526 million, whereas the total annual amount of the budgetary
forecast on the expected default payments on the guarantees equals S 16 million.  In 1998, the year to
be reported on, the volume of all non-repayable cash grants committed actually totalled S
450.5 million, while the total volume of the guarantees committed actually amounted to
S 649 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 20 November 1997 and will
terminate on 31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
49. “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-1999, Regional Aid Component“
1. Title of the subsidy
Business Structure Improvement Prog ramme 1997 - 1999, Regional Aid Component.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in entire Austria.  Main objective of the economic
assistance under this subsidy programme is to contribute to the improvement of both the corporate and
the financial structure of existing an newly established enterprises.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of Aid under the ‘Business Structure Improvement
Programme 1997-1999, Regional Aid Component’“, as amended in 1997, based thereon; this subsidyprogramme is a supplement to the aid scheme “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-
1999“.  Authority and administrating state aid agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal
Ministry for economic Affairs, Division III - Trade,  Engineering and Mining, Sub--Division A - Trade
and SME-Policy, professional Education in Enterpri ses and industrial Representation, Department 8 -
SME-Policy, Unit a - SME-Promotion, and Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Division I -Economic Policy, Sub-Division A - Economical Co ordination, Department 2 - State Aid, Unit a -
State Aid Coordination, in cooperation with the BÜRGES Promotion Bank Company, Ltd., and the
Regional Governments of the pertinent Austrian Provinces
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants in addition to
subsidies made available under the aid scheme “Business Structure Improvement Programme 1997-
1999“.  The maximum calculation basis for grants is S 10 million;  the grants are given additionally
up to a maximum aid intensity of 0.75 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs,
with the maximum project financing period assisted lasting for ten years.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in the so called “National regionally assisted Areas“ of Austria pursuant to
Article 87 Chapter 3 lit. (a) and lit. (c) of the EC-Treaty.  The amount of aid given mainly depends onthe character of the project to be subsidized, the volume of the eligible investment costs and the
location of the project carried out.  Generally spoken, subsidy amounts to investment projects
involving innovative aspects or involving a cooperation are higher than those to more or less
“ordinary“ projects.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 77.5 million. In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the non-
repayable cash grants committed actually totalled S 67.47 million.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 20 November 1997 and will
terminate on 31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
50. “Assistance to the Internationalization of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to the Internationalization of small and medium-sized Enterprises.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in foreign countries.  Main objective of the
economic assistance under this subsidy programme is to reduce the risks involved in a foreign direct
investment and its financing, so that in case of a project failure the economic existence of thepertinent recipient is safeguarded.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “SME-Promotion Act“, as
amended in 1998, and “Guidelines on the Granting of ‘Assistance to the Internationalization of smalland medium-sized Enterprises’“, as amended, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid
agencies in charge of granting the subsidies:  Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Division III -
Trade, Engineering and Mining, Sub--Division A - Trade and SME-Policy, professional Education in
Enterprises and industrial Representation, Department 8 - SME-Policy, Unit a - SME-Promotion, and
Federal Ministry for economic Affairs, Divisi on I - Economic Policy, Sub-Division A - Economical
Coordination, Department 2 - Stat e Aid, Unit a - State Aid Coordination, in cooperation with the
BÜRGES Promotion Bank Company, Ltd.
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as guarantees. The maximum volume of the
eligible investment costs is S 10 million, which equals the maximum calculation basis for guarantees;
the guarantees are granted at a maximum rate of 80per cent, with the maximum guarantee term being
ten years.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are exclusively provided to small and medium-sized
enterprises investing in foreign countries.
7. Annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the total annual amount of the budgetary forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 110 million.  In 1998, the year to be reported on, the volume of all the guarantees
committed actually totalled S 82.3 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “existing“ aid scheme has been applicable since 5 October 1994 and will terminate on
31 July 2001.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
51. “Guideline on the Styrian Economic Assistance“
1. Title of the subsidy
Guideline on the Styrian economic Assistance.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main purpose of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out in the fields of the foundation of enterprises in the Region of Styria, of research and
development and of the information services.  Main objective of this economic assistance is to
contribute essentially to the general economic growth in the pertinent Province.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Styrian Economic
Assistance Act“, as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 108/93, and “Guideline on theStyrian economic Assistance“, as amended, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid
agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional Government of Styria, Division
“Regional Construction Services“, Unit “Economic Policy“, in cooperation with the Styrian economic
Assistance Company, Ltd. (SEAC, Ltd.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided to enterprises both in the manufacturing
industries and in the service-related industries. Usually, grants to regional investment projects andthose projects ensuring the general economic growth range from five per cent to 20 per cent of the
total volume of the eligible investment costs, with a maximum amount of S 7,500,000 in each
individual case. Grants to the foundation offer an aid intensity from 5 per cent to 20 per cent of the
total volume of the eligible investment costs, with a maximum amount of S 2,000,000 in each
individual case.  Specific foundation projects are assisted by a single investment premium ranging
from 5 per cent to 20 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs.  Research and
development projects are subsidized by a maximum grant of S 10,000,000, with the maximum aidintensity reaching 60 per cent.  Grants to projects in the field of the information services total a
maximum of 50 per cent of the volume of the eligible investment costs, with the maximum amount of
aid being S 1,000,000 in each individual case.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the annual amount of the expenditure forecast on the expected
subsidies equals S 301,754,854.  Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the total volume of all
the subsidies committed actually totalled S 245,589,582.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 April 1997 and will terminate on
31 December 2000.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
52. “Research and Development Programme for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
(R&D-Programme for SME)“
1. Title of the subsidy
Research and Development Programme for small and medium-sized Enterprises (R.- & D.-
Programme for SME)
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to research and
development projects carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises in the Region of Styria.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Styrian Economic
Assistance Act“, as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 108/93, and “Guidelines on theGranting of Aid under the ‘Research and Development Programme for small and medium-sized
Enterprises (R.- & D.-Programme for SME)’“, as amended, based thereon  Authority and
administrating state aid agency in charge of granting the subsidies:  Office of the Regional
Government of Styria, Division “Regional Construction Services“, Unit “Economic Policy“, in
cooperation with the Styrian Economic Assistance Company, Ltd. (SEAC, Ltd.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to small and medium-sized
enterprises both in the manufacturing industries and in the service-related industries.  Usually, grants
to industrial research projects are given up to a maximum aid intensity of 60 per cent of the total
eligible investment costs, with a maximum aid amount of S 2,000,000 in each individual case.  The
same maximum grant is offered to applied research and development projects, with the maximum aidintensity reaching 35 per cent of the total volume of the eligible investment costs.  Furthermore,
projectscarried out in the so called “National regionally assisted Areas“ of Styria pursuant to
Article 87 Chapter 3 lit (c) of the EC-Treaty may be subsidized by a special bonus of up to 5 per cent
of the total eligible investment costs in addition to the aid intensities mentioned before.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Since regarding the current year no annual budgetary forecast was made, a figure on the total
amount of the expected expenditures cannot be indicated. Likewise, in 1998, the year to be reported
on, there were no new subsidies committed.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 30 May 1996 and was terminated
prematurely on 31 December 1997.  As of 1 January 1998, its focal points have been integrated into
the “EC-approved“ aid scheme “Guideline on the Styrian economic Assistance“ and have been
administrated under that subsidy programme since then.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimaleffects on the international trade.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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53. “Assistance to the Structural Renewal of the Styrian Basic and Finished Products
Industries“
1. Title of the subsidy
Assistance to the structural Renewal of the Styrian basic and finished Products Industries“.
2. Period covered by the notification
1998
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy
Main objective of this aid scheme is to provide economic assistance to investment projects
carried out by enterprises in the basic and finished products industries of the Region of Styria.
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including the identification of the legislation under
which it is granted)
Legal basis for the granting of the subsidies under this aid scheme:  “Styrian Economic
Assistance Act“, as amended by the Regional Law Sheet Edition No. 108/93, and “Guidelines on the
Granting of Assistance to the structural Renewal of the Styrian basic and finished Products
Industries“, as amended in 1996, based thereon.  Authority and administrating state aid agency incharge of granting the subsidies: Office of the Regional Government of Styria, Division “Regional
Construction Services“, Unit “Economic Policy“, in cooperation with the Styrian Economic
Assistance Company, Ltd. (SEAC, Ltd.)
5. Form of the subsidy
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided as non-repayable cash grants.
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided
Subsidies under this aid scheme are provided exclusively to Styrian enterprises in those
industries where basic and finished products are manufactured.  Grants made available under thescheme amount to a maximum of 20 per cent of the to tal volume of the eligible investment costs, in
each individual case.
7. Total amount budgeted, annual amount budgeted for the subsidy and subsidy commitments
Regarding the current year, the annual amount of the total expenditure forecast on the
expected subsidies equals S 13,840,919.  Regarding 1998, the year to be reported on, the
volume of all the subsidies committed actually totalled S 37,462,500.
8. Duration of the subsidy and / or any other time limits attached to it
This “EC-approved“ aid scheme has been applicable since 2 April 11997 and will terminate
on 31 December 1999.G/SCM/N/48/EEC/Add.1
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Detailed statistics on the impacts on the international trade by applying this aid scheme are
not available, however, it can be assumed that the application of the latter has got only minimal
effects on the international trade.
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