# Official Journal C 268/2006

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 494 November 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 268

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 494 November 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | Commission |
| 2006/C 268/1 | Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 3,30 % on 1 November 2006 — Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 268/2 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| 2006/C 268/3 | Euro exchange rates | 3 |
| 2006/C 268/4 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2006/C 268/5 | State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2006/C 268/6 | Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4379 — Remondis/Cronimet/ALFA Acciai/TSR Group) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2006/C 268/7 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4249 — Abertis/Autostrade) (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2006/C 268/8 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4298 — Aggregate Industries/Foster Yeoman) (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2006/C 268/9 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4315 — GE/CS/GIMP/JV) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2006/C 268/0 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 90/396/EEC of 29 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels (
  1
  ) | 9 |
| 2006/C 268/1 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 363/2004 of 25 February 2004 (
  1
  ) | 19 |
| 2006/C 268/2 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4381 — JCI/FIAMM) (
  1
  ) | 21 |
| 2006/C 268/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4438 — Macquarie/Thames Water) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |
| 2006/C 268/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4437 — Sun Group/Autobar Packaging) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 23 |
| 2006/C 268/5 | Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 | 24 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 268/1

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 3,30 % on 1 November 2006 — Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 268/2

Euro exchange rates

2

2006/C 268/3

Euro exchange rates

3

2006/C 268/4

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 12 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
  1
  )

1

4

2006/C 268/5

State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures (
  1
  )

1

5

2006/C 268/6

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4379 — Remondis/Cronimet/ALFA Acciai/TSR Group) (
  1
  )

1

6

2006/C 268/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4249 — Abertis/Autostrade) (
  1
  )

1

7

2006/C 268/8

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4298 — Aggregate Industries/Foster Yeoman) (
  1
  )

1

7

2006/C 268/9

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4315 — GE/CS/GIMP/JV) (
  1
  )

1

8

2006/C 268/0

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 90/396/EEC of 29 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels (
  1
  )

1

9

2006/C 268/1

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 363/2004 of 25 February 2004 (
  1
  )

1

19

2006/C 268/2

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4381 — JCI/FIAMM) (
  1
  )

1

21

2006/C 268/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4438 — Macquarie/Thames Water) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

22

2006/C 268/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4437 — Sun Group/Autobar Packaging) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

23

2006/C 268/5

Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

24

| | Corrigenda |
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| 2006/C 268/6 | UK-Cardiff: operation of scheduled air service — Corrigendum to the invitation to tender issued by United Kingdom under Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 in respect of the operation of a scheduled air service between Cardiff and RAF Valley, Anglesey (OJ C 248, 14.10.2006) (OJ S 197, 14.10.2006, open procedure, 208709-2006) | 26 |

Corrigenda

2006/C 268/6

UK-Cardiff: operation of scheduled air service — Corrigendum to the invitation to tender issued by United Kingdom under Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 in respect of the operation of a scheduled air service between Cardiff and RAF Valley, Anglesey (OJ C 248, 14.10.2006) (OJ S 197, 14.10.2006, open procedure, 208709-2006)

(OJ C 248, 14.10.2006)

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Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

3,30 % on 1 November 2006

Euro exchange rates (2)

3 November 2006

(2006/C 268/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2760 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 149,62 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4549 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,66880 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1685 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5929 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 86,68 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,2445 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5775 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,079 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,37 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8638 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5225 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,62 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 36,376 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8712 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6527 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4402 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9237 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8935 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9923 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 195,87 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,4965 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0442 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3510 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 631,38 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6536 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,379 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,0900 |
| THB | Thai baht | 46,825 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2760

JPY

Japanese yen

149,62

DKK

Danish krone

7,4549

GBP

Pound sterling

0,66880

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1685

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5929

ISK

Iceland króna

86,68

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,2445

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5775

CZK

Czech koruna

28,079

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,37

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8638

RON

Romanian leu

3,5225

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,62

SKK

Slovak koruna

36,376

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8712

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6527

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4402

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9237

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8935

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9923

KRW

South Korean won

1 195,87

ZAR

South African rand

9,4965

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0442

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3510

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 631,38

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6536

PHP

Philippine peso

63,379

RUB

Russian rouble

34,0900

THB

Thai baht

46,825

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(1)  Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.

(2)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Euro exchange rates (1)

1 November 2006

(2006/C 268/02)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2757 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 149,24 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4547 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,66845 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2017 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5880 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 86,57 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,3005 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5770 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,066 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 259,34 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6963 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8633 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5125 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,51 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 36,275 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8575 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6480 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4471 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9232 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8976 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9900 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 198,39 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,3850 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0428 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3612 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 612,06 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6565 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,581 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,0690 |
| THB | Thai baht | 46,763 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2757

JPY

Japanese yen

149,24

DKK

Danish krone

7,4547

GBP

Pound sterling

0,66845

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2017

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5880

ISK

Iceland króna

86,57

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,3005

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5770

CZK

Czech koruna

28,066

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

259,34

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6963

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8633

RON

Romanian leu

3,5125

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,51

SKK

Slovak koruna

36,275

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8575

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6480

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4471

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9232

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8976

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9900

KRW

South Korean won

1 198,39

ZAR

South African rand

9,3850

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0428

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3612

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 612,06

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6565

PHP

Philippine peso

63,581

RUB

Russian rouble

34,0690

THB

Thai baht

46,763

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 November 2006

(2006/C 268/03)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2767 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 149,40 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4543 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,66910 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1966 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5894 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 86,33 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,2430 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5770 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,061 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,35 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8670 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5155 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,60 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 36,363 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8672 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6511 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4489 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9294 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8958 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9937 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 198,82 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,4700 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0521 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3544 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 633,29 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6606 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,375 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,0860 |
| THB | Thai baht | 46,827 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2767

JPY

Japanese yen

149,40

DKK

Danish krone

7,4543

GBP

Pound sterling

0,66910

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1966

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5894

ISK

Iceland króna

86,33

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,2430

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5770

CZK

Czech koruna

28,061

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,35

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8670

RON

Romanian leu

3,5155

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,60

SKK

Slovak koruna

36,363

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8672

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6511

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4489

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9294

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8958

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9937

KRW

South Korean won

1 198,82

ZAR

South African rand

9,4700

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0521

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3544

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 633,29

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6606

PHP

Philippine peso

63,375

RUB

Russian rouble

34,0860

THB

Thai baht

46,827

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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

(2006/C 268/04)

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| Aid No | XE 25/06 |
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| Member State | Cyprus |
| Region | Cyprus |
| Title of aid scheme | Aid scheme for the employment of recipients of public assistance in the private sector |
| Legal basis | Αποφάσεις Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθ. 57.798, ημερομηνίας 30.4.2003 και αριθ. 63.101, ημερομηνίας 28.12.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,85 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation | Yes: 40 % of annual gross wage | |
| Date of implementation | 21.7.2006 |
| Duration of the scheme | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Art. 4 Creation of employment | |
| Art. 5 Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers | Yes |
| Art. 6 Employment of disabled workers | |
| Economic sectors concerned | — | All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid |

Aid No

XE 25/06

Member State

Cyprus

Region

Cyprus

Title of aid scheme

Aid scheme for the employment of recipients of public assistance in the private sector

Legal basis

Αποφάσεις Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με αριθ. 57.798, ημερομηνίας 30.4.2003 και αριθ. 63.101, ημερομηνίας 28.12.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,85 million

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Yes: 40 % of annual gross wage

Date of implementation

21.7.2006

Duration of the scheme

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Art. 4 Creation of employment

Art. 5 Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Yes

Art. 6 Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors concerned

—

All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Υπηρεσίες Κοινωνικής Ευημερίας μέσω Υπουργείου Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων (Service de prévoyance sociale-Ministère du travail et de la sécurité sociale)

| Λευκωσία, 1468 (Nicosie, 1468) |
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| Κύπρος (Chypre) |

Λευκωσία, 1468 (Nicosie, 1468)

Κύπρος (Chypre)

Other information

Scheme to be 50 % co-financed by the EU's European Social Fund

Aid subject to prior notification to the Commission

In conformity with Article 9 of the Regulation

No

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

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State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures

(2006/C 268/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Date of adoption of the decision: | 16.5.2005 |
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| Reference number of the aid | E 21/04 |
| Member State | France |
| Title | Aide à la Mutualité Fonction Publique (MFP) et à ses mutuelles membres |
| Legal basis | Article R.523-2 du code français de la mutualité
  Article L.712-7 du code français de la sécurité sociale |
| Type of measure | Acceptance of appropriate measures |
| Form of aid | Grants, management discounts, and provision of premises and staff |
| Duration (period) | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Insurance |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Various ministries and authorities |
| Other information | The Commission notes France's acceptance of the appropriate measures proposed with a view to making aid measures for the MFP and its member mutual societies compatible with the common market. It accepts that these measures will be implemented no later than 1 January 2007. |

Date of adoption of the decision:

16.5.2005

Reference number of the aid

E 21/04

Member State

France

Title

Aide à la Mutualité Fonction Publique (MFP) et à ses mutuelles membres

Legal basis

Article R.523-2 du code français de la mutualité

Article L.712-7 du code français de la sécurité sociale

Type of measure

Acceptance of appropriate measures

Form of aid

Grants, management discounts, and provision of premises and staff

Duration (period)

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Insurance

Name and address of the granting authority

Various ministries and authorities

Other information

The Commission notes France's acceptance of the appropriate measures proposed with a view to making aid measures for the MFP and its member mutual societies compatible with the common market. It accepts that these measures will be implemented no later than 1 January 2007.

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

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

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Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4379 — Remondis/Cronimet/ALFA Acciai/TSR Group)

(2006/C 268/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 139/2004)

On 20 September 2006, the Commission of the European Communities received notification of a proposed concentration between ALFA Acciai s.p.a., Cronimet Holding GmbH, Remondis AG & Co. KG and TSR Group. On 26 October 2006, the notifying parties informed the Commission that they withdrew their notification.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4249 — Abertis/Autostrade)

(2006/C 268/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 22 September 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4249. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://ec.europa.eu/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4249. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://ec.europa.eu/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4298 — Aggregate Industries/Foster Yeoman)

(2006/C 268/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 September 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

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| 4.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 268/8 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/8

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4315 — GE/CS/GIMP/JV)

(2006/C 268/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 1 September 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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| 4.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 268/9 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/9

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 90/396/EEC of 29 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels

(2006/C 268/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN 26:1997
  Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners (Including Corrigendum 1998) | — | |
| EN 26:1997/A1:2000 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (18.7.2001) |
| EN 26:1997/AC:1998 | | |
| CEN | EN 30-1-1:1998
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas fuel — Part 1-1: Safety — General | — | |
| EN 30-1-1:1998/A1:1999 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (30.9.1999) |
| EN 30-1-1:1998/A2:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (29.2.2004) |
| EN 30-1-1:1998/A3:2005 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.12.2005) |
| EN 30-1-1:1998/A2:2003/AC:2004 | | |
| CEN | EN 30-1-2:1999
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-2: Safety — Appliances having forced-convection ovens and/or grills | — | |
| CEN | EN 30-1-3:2003
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-3: Safety — Appliances having a glass ceramic hotplate | — | |
| EN 30-1-3:2003/AC:2004 | | |
| CEN | EN 30-1-4:2002
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-4: Safety — Appliances having one or more burners with an automatic burner control system | — | |
| CEN | EN 30-2-1:1998
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 2-1: Rational use of energy — General | — | |
| EN 30-2-1:1998/A1:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (10.12.2004) |
| EN 30-2-1:1998/A2:2005 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (11.11.2005) |
| EN 30-2-1:1998/A1:2003/AC:2004 | | |
| CEN | EN 30-2-2:1999
  Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 2-2: Rational use of energy — Appliances having forced-convection ovens and/or grills | — | |
| CEN | EN 88:1991
  Pressure governors for gas appliances for inlet pressures up to 200 mbar | — | |
| EN 88:1991/A1:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (17.7.1997) |
| CEN | EN 89:1999
  Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water | — | |
| EN 89:1999/A1:1999 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (17.10.2000) |
| EN 89:1999/A2:2000 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (18.7.2001) |
| CEN | EN 125:1991
  Flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances — Thermo-electric flame supervision devices | — | |
| EN 125:1991/A1:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (17.7.1997) |
| CEN | EN 126:2004
  Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances | EN 126:1995 | Date Expired
  (10.12.2004) |
| CEN | EN 161:2001
  Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances | EN 161:1991 | Date Expired
  (31.5.2002) |
| CEN | EN 203-1:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 1: General safety rules | EN 203-1:1992 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-1:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-1: Specific requirements — Open burners and wok burners | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-2:2006
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-2: Specific requirements — Ovens | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-3:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-3: Specific requirements — Boiling pans | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-4:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-4: Specific requirements — Fryers | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-6:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-6: Specific requirements — Hot water heaters for beverage | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-8:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-8: Specific requirements — Brat pans and paëlla cookers | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-9:2005
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-9: Specific requirements — Solid tops, warming plates and griddles | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 203-2-11:2006
  Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-11: Specific requirements — Pasta cookers | EN 203-2:1995 | 31.12.2008 |
| CEN | EN 257:1992
  Mechanical thermostats for gas-burning appliances | — | |
| EN 257:1992/A1:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (17.7.1997) |
| CEN | EN 297:1994
  Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type B11 and B11BS boilers fitted with atmospheric burners of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW | — | |
| EN 297:1994/A3:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (24.2.1998) |
| EN 297:1994/A5:1998 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.12.1998) |
| EN 297:1994/A2:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (29.10.2002) |
| EN 297:1994/A6:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (23.12.2003) |
| EN 297:1994/A4:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (11.6.2005) |
| EN 297:1994/A2:1996/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 298:2003
  Automatic gas burner control systems for gas burners and gas burning appliances with or without fans | EN 298:1993 | Date Expired
  (30.9.2006) |
| CEN | EN 303-3:1998
  Heating boilers — Part 3: Gas-fired central heating boilers — Assembly comprising a boiler body and a forced draught burner | — | |
| EN 303-3:1998/A2:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (11.6.2005) |
| EN 303-3:1998/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 377:1993
  Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes | — | |
| EN 377:1993/A1:1996 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (11.6.2005) |
| CEN | EN 416-1:1999
  Single burner gas-fired overhead radiant-tube heaters — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| EN 416-1:1999/A1:2000 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (18.7.2001) |
| EN 416-1:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 416-1:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.10.2002) |
| CEN | EN 416-2:2006
  Single burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heaters for non-domestic use — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 419-1:1999
  Non-domestic gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| EN 419-1:1999/A1:2000 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (18.7.2001) |
| EN 419-1:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 419-1:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (9.9.2003) |
| CEN | EN 419-2:2006
  Non-domestic gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 437:2003
  Test gases — Test pressures — Appliance categories | EN 437:1993 | Date Expired
  (23.12.2003) |
| CEN | EN 449:2002
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Domestic flueless space heaters (including diffusive catalytic combustion heaters) | EN 449:1996 | Date Expired
  (2.7.2003) |
| CEN | EN 461:1999
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Flueless non-domestic space heaters not exceeding 10 kW | — | |
| EN 461:1999/A1:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (10.12.2004) |
| CEN | EN 483:1999
  Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type C boilers of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW | — | |
| EN 483:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 483:1999/A2:2001/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 484:1997
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Independent hotplates, including those incorporating a grill for outdoor use | — | |
| CEN | EN 497:1997
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Multi purpose boiling burners for outdoor use | — | |
| CEN | EN 498:1997
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Barbecues for outdoor use | — | |
| CEN | EN 509:1999
  Decorative fuel-effect gas appliances | — | |
| EN 509:1999/A1:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.12.2003) |
| EN 509:1999/A2:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (30.6.2005) |
| CEN | EN 521:2006
  Specifications for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Portable vapour pressure liquefied petroleum gas appliances | EN 521:1998 | Date Expired
  (31.8.2006) |
| CEN | EN 525:1997
  Non-domestic direct gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW | — | |
| CEN | EN 549:1994
  Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment | EN 279:1991
  EN 291:1992 | Date Expired
  (31.12.1995) |
| CEN | EN 613:2000
  Independent gas-fired convection heaters | — | |
| EN 613:2000/A1:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (23.12.2003) |
| CEN | EN 621:1998
  Non-domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW, without a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products | — | |
| EN 621:1998/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.3.2002) |
| CEN | EN 624:2000
  Specification for dedicated LPG appliances — Room sealed LPG space heating equipment for installation in vehicles and boats | — | |
| CEN | EN 625:1995
  Gas-fired central heating boilers — Specific requirements for the domestic hot water operation of combination boilers of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW | — | |
| CEN | EN 656:1999
  Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type B boilers of nominal heat input exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 300 kW | — | |
| CEN | EN 676:2003
  Automatic forced draught burners for gaseous fuels | EN 676:1996 | Date Expired
  (8.4.2004) |
| CEN | EN 677:1998
  Gas-fired central heating boilers — Specific requirements for condensing boilers with a nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW | — | |
| CEN | EN 732:1998
  Specifications for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Absorption refrigerators | — | |
| CEN | EN 751-1:1996
  Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 1: Anaerobic jointing compounds | — | |
| CEN | EN 751-2:1996
  Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 2: Non-hardening jointing compounds | — | |
| CEN | EN 751-3:1996
  Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 3: Unsintered PTFE tapes | — | |
| EN 751-3:1996/AC:1997 | | |
| CEN | EN 777-1:1999
  Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 1: System D, safety | — | |
| EN 777-1:1999/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.8.2001) |
| EN 777-1:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 777-1:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.10.2002) |
| CEN | EN 777-2:1999
  Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 2: System E, safety | — | |
| EN 777-2:1999/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.8.2001) |
| EN 777-2:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 777-2:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.10.2002) |
| CEN | EN 777-3:1999
  Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 3: System F, safety | — | |
| EN 777-3:1999/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.8.2001) |
| EN 777-3:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 777-3:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.10.2002) |
| CEN | EN 777-4:1999
  Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 4: System H, safety | — | |
| EN 777-4:1999/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.8.2001) |
| EN 777-4:1999/A2:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.1.2002) |
| EN 777-4:1999/A3:2002 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.10.2002) |
| CEN | EN 778:1998
  Domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 70 kW, without a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products | — | |
| EN 778:1998/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.3.2002) |
| CEN | EN 1020:1997
  Non-domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW, incorporating a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products | — | |
| EN 1020:1997/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.3.2002) |
| CEN | EN 1106:2001
  Manually operated taps for gas burning appliances | — | |
| CEN | EN 1196:1998
  Domestic and non-domestic gas-fired air heaters — Supplementary requirements for condensing air heaters | — | |
| CEN | EN 1266:2002
  Independent gas-fired convection heaters incorporating a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or flue gases | — | |
| EN 1266:2002/A1:2005 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (28.2.2006) |
| CEN | EN 1319:1998
  Domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating, with fan-assisted burners not exceeding a net heat input of 70 kW | — | |
| EN 1319:1998/A2:1999 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (17.10.2000) |
| EN 1319:1998/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (31.3.2002) |
| CEN | EN 1458-1:1999
  Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| CEN | EN 1458-2:1999
  Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 1596:1998
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters | — | |
| EN 1596:1998/A1:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (10.12.2004) |
| CEN | EN 1643:2000
  Valve proving systems for automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances | — | |
| CEN | EN 1854:2006
  Pressure sensing devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances | EN 1854:1997 | The date of this publication |
| CEN | EN 12067-1:1998
  Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances — Part 1: Pneumatic types | — | |
| EN 12067-1:1998/A1:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (23.12.2003) |
| CEN | EN 12067-2:2004
  Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances — Part 2: Electronic types | — | |
| CEN | EN 12078:1998
  Zero governors for gas burners and gas burning appliances | — | |
| CEN | EN 12244-1:1998
  Direct gas-fired washing machines, of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| CEN | EN 12244-2:1998
  Direct gas-fired washing machines of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 12309-1:1999
  Gas-fired absorption and adsorption air-conditioning and/or heat pump appliances with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| CEN | EN 12309-2:2000
  Gas-fired absorption and adsorption air-conditioning and/or heat pump appliances with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 12669:2000
  Direct gas-fired hot air blowers for use in greenhouses and supplementary non-domestic space heating | — | |
| CEN | EN 12752-1:1999
  Gas-fired type B tumble dryers of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 1: Safety | — | |
| CEN | EN 12752-2:1999
  Gas-fired type B tumble dryers of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 12864:2001
  Low-pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum outlet pressure of less than or equal to 200 mbar, with a capacity of less than or equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures | — | |
| EN 12864:2001/A1:2003 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (10.12.2004) |
| EN 12864:2001/A2:2005 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (28.2.2006) |
| CEN | EN 13278:2003
  Open fronted gas-fired independent space heaters | — | |
| CEN | EN 13611:2000
  Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas-burning appliances — General requirements | — | |
| EN 13611:2000/A1:2004 | Note 3 | Date Expired
  (30.6.2005) |
| CEN | EN 13785:2005
  Regulators with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, having a maximum nominal outlet pressure of up to and including 4 bar, other than those covered by EN 12864 and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13786:2004
  Automatic change-over valves having a maximum outlet pressure of up to and including 4 bar with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures | — | |
| CEN | EN 14543:2005
  Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Parasol patio heaters — Flueless radiant heaters for outdoor or amply ventilated area use | — | |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

CEN

EN 26:1997

Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners (Including Corrigendum 1998)

—

EN 26:1997/A1:2000

Note 3

Date Expired

(18.7.2001)

EN 26:1997/AC:1998

CEN

EN 30-1-1:1998

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas fuel — Part 1-1: Safety — General

—

EN 30-1-1:1998/A1:1999

Note 3

Date Expired

(30.9.1999)

EN 30-1-1:1998/A2:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(29.2.2004)

EN 30-1-1:1998/A3:2005

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.12.2005)

EN 30-1-1:1998/A2:2003/AC:2004

CEN

EN 30-1-2:1999

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-2: Safety — Appliances having forced-convection ovens and/or grills

—

CEN

EN 30-1-3:2003

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-3: Safety — Appliances having a glass ceramic hotplate

—

EN 30-1-3:2003/AC:2004

CEN

EN 30-1-4:2002

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 1-4: Safety — Appliances having one or more burners with an automatic burner control system

—

CEN

EN 30-2-1:1998

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 2-1: Rational use of energy — General

—

EN 30-2-1:1998/A1:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(10.12.2004)

EN 30-2-1:1998/A2:2005

Note 3

Date Expired

(11.11.2005)

EN 30-2-1:1998/A1:2003/AC:2004

CEN

EN 30-2-2:1999

Domestic cooking appliances burning gas — Part 2-2: Rational use of energy — Appliances having forced-convection ovens and/or grills

—

CEN

EN 88:1991

Pressure governors for gas appliances for inlet pressures up to 200 mbar

—

EN 88:1991/A1:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(17.7.1997)

CEN

EN 89:1999

Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic hot water

—

EN 89:1999/A1:1999

Note 3

Date Expired

(17.10.2000)

EN 89:1999/A2:2000

Note 3

Date Expired

(18.7.2001)

CEN

EN 125:1991

Flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances — Thermo-electric flame supervision devices

—

EN 125:1991/A1:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(17.7.1997)

CEN

EN 126:2004

Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances

EN 126:1995

Date Expired

(10.12.2004)

CEN

EN 161:2001

Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances

EN 161:1991

Date Expired

(31.5.2002)

CEN

EN 203-1:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 1: General safety rules

EN 203-1:1992

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-1:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-1: Specific requirements — Open burners and wok burners

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-2:2006

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-2: Specific requirements — Ovens

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-3:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-3: Specific requirements — Boiling pans

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-4:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-4: Specific requirements — Fryers

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-6:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-6: Specific requirements — Hot water heaters for beverage

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-8:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-8: Specific requirements — Brat pans and paëlla cookers

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-9:2005

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-9: Specific requirements — Solid tops, warming plates and griddles

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 203-2-11:2006

Gas heated catering equipment — Part 2-11: Specific requirements — Pasta cookers

EN 203-2:1995

31.12.2008

CEN

EN 257:1992

Mechanical thermostats for gas-burning appliances

—

EN 257:1992/A1:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(17.7.1997)

CEN

EN 297:1994

Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type B11 and B11BS boilers fitted with atmospheric burners of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW

—

EN 297:1994/A3:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(24.2.1998)

EN 297:1994/A5:1998

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.12.1998)

EN 297:1994/A2:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(29.10.2002)

EN 297:1994/A6:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(23.12.2003)

EN 297:1994/A4:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(11.6.2005)

EN 297:1994/A2:1996/AC:2006

CEN

EN 298:2003

Automatic gas burner control systems for gas burners and gas burning appliances with or without fans

EN 298:1993

Date Expired

(30.9.2006)

CEN

EN 303-3:1998

Heating boilers — Part 3: Gas-fired central heating boilers — Assembly comprising a boiler body and a forced draught burner

—

EN 303-3:1998/A2:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(11.6.2005)

EN 303-3:1998/AC:2006

CEN

EN 377:1993

Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes

—

EN 377:1993/A1:1996

Note 3

Date Expired

(11.6.2005)

CEN

EN 416-1:1999

Single burner gas-fired overhead radiant-tube heaters — Part 1: Safety

—

EN 416-1:1999/A1:2000

Note 3

Date Expired

(18.7.2001)

EN 416-1:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 416-1:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.10.2002)

CEN

EN 416-2:2006

Single burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heaters for non-domestic use — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 419-1:1999

Non-domestic gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters — Part 1: Safety

—

EN 419-1:1999/A1:2000

Note 3

Date Expired

(18.7.2001)

EN 419-1:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 419-1:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(9.9.2003)

CEN

EN 419-2:2006

Non-domestic gas-fired overhead luminous radiant heaters — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 437:2003

Test gases — Test pressures — Appliance categories

EN 437:1993

Date Expired

(23.12.2003)

CEN

EN 449:2002

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Domestic flueless space heaters (including diffusive catalytic combustion heaters)

EN 449:1996

Date Expired

(2.7.2003)

CEN

EN 461:1999

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Flueless non-domestic space heaters not exceeding 10 kW

—

EN 461:1999/A1:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(10.12.2004)

CEN

EN 483:1999

Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type C boilers of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW

—

EN 483:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 483:1999/A2:2001/AC:2006

CEN

EN 484:1997

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Independent hotplates, including those incorporating a grill for outdoor use

—

CEN

EN 497:1997

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Multi purpose boiling burners for outdoor use

—

CEN

EN 498:1997

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Barbecues for outdoor use

—

CEN

EN 509:1999

Decorative fuel-effect gas appliances

—

EN 509:1999/A1:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.12.2003)

EN 509:1999/A2:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(30.6.2005)

CEN

EN 521:2006

Specifications for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Portable vapour pressure liquefied petroleum gas appliances

EN 521:1998

Date Expired

(31.8.2006)

CEN

EN 525:1997

Non-domestic direct gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW

—

CEN

EN 549:1994

Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment

EN 279:1991

EN 291:1992

Date Expired

(31.12.1995)

CEN

EN 613:2000

Independent gas-fired convection heaters

—

EN 613:2000/A1:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(23.12.2003)

CEN

EN 621:1998

Non-domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW, without a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products

—

EN 621:1998/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.3.2002)

CEN

EN 624:2000

Specification for dedicated LPG appliances — Room sealed LPG space heating equipment for installation in vehicles and boats

—

CEN

EN 625:1995

Gas-fired central heating boilers — Specific requirements for the domestic hot water operation of combination boilers of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW

—

CEN

EN 656:1999

Gas-fired central heating boilers — Type B boilers of nominal heat input exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 300 kW

—

CEN

EN 676:2003

Automatic forced draught burners for gaseous fuels

EN 676:1996

Date Expired

(8.4.2004)

CEN

EN 677:1998

Gas-fired central heating boilers — Specific requirements for condensing boilers with a nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW

—

CEN

EN 732:1998

Specifications for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Absorption refrigerators

—

CEN

EN 751-1:1996

Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 1: Anaerobic jointing compounds

—

CEN

EN 751-2:1996

Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 2: Non-hardening jointing compounds

—

CEN

EN 751-3:1996

Sealing materials for metallic threaded joints in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases and hot water — Part 3: Unsintered PTFE tapes

—

EN 751-3:1996/AC:1997

CEN

EN 777-1:1999

Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 1: System D, safety

—

EN 777-1:1999/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.8.2001)

EN 777-1:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 777-1:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.10.2002)

CEN

EN 777-2:1999

Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 2: System E, safety

—

EN 777-2:1999/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.8.2001)

EN 777-2:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 777-2:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.10.2002)

CEN

EN 777-3:1999

Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 3: System F, safety

—

EN 777-3:1999/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.8.2001)

EN 777-3:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 777-3:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.10.2002)

CEN

EN 777-4:1999

Multi-burner gas-fired overhead radiant tube heater systems for non-domestic use — Part 4: System H, safety

—

EN 777-4:1999/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.8.2001)

EN 777-4:1999/A2:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.1.2002)

EN 777-4:1999/A3:2002

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.10.2002)

CEN

EN 778:1998

Domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 70 kW, without a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products

—

EN 778:1998/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.3.2002)

CEN

EN 1020:1997

Non-domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW, incorporating a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or combustion products

—

EN 1020:1997/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.3.2002)

CEN

EN 1106:2001

Manually operated taps for gas burning appliances

—

CEN

EN 1196:1998

Domestic and non-domestic gas-fired air heaters — Supplementary requirements for condensing air heaters

—

CEN

EN 1266:2002

Independent gas-fired convection heaters incorporating a fan to assist transportation of combustion air and/or flue gases

—

EN 1266:2002/A1:2005

Note 3

Date Expired

(28.2.2006)

CEN

EN 1319:1998

Domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating, with fan-assisted burners not exceeding a net heat input of 70 kW

—

EN 1319:1998/A2:1999

Note 3

Date Expired

(17.10.2000)

EN 1319:1998/A1:2001

Note 3

Date Expired

(31.3.2002)

CEN

EN 1458-1:1999

Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW — Part 1: Safety

—

CEN

EN 1458-2:1999

Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 1596:1998

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters

—

EN 1596:1998/A1:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(10.12.2004)

CEN

EN 1643:2000

Valve proving systems for automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances

—

CEN

EN 1854:2006

Pressure sensing devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances

EN 1854:1997

The date of this publication

CEN

EN 12067-1:1998

Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances — Part 1: Pneumatic types

—

EN 12067-1:1998/A1:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(23.12.2003)

CEN

EN 12067-2:2004

Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances — Part 2: Electronic types

—

CEN

EN 12078:1998

Zero governors for gas burners and gas burning appliances

—

CEN

EN 12244-1:1998

Direct gas-fired washing machines, of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 1: Safety

—

CEN

EN 12244-2:1998

Direct gas-fired washing machines of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 12309-1:1999

Gas-fired absorption and adsorption air-conditioning and/or heat pump appliances with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW — Part 1: Safety

—

CEN

EN 12309-2:2000

Gas-fired absorption and adsorption air-conditioning and/or heat pump appliances with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 12669:2000

Direct gas-fired hot air blowers for use in greenhouses and supplementary non-domestic space heating

—

CEN

EN 12752-1:1999

Gas-fired type B tumble dryers of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 1: Safety

—

CEN

EN 12752-2:1999

Gas-fired type B tumble dryers of nominal heat input not exceeding 20 kW — Part 2: Rational use of energy

—

CEN

EN 12864:2001

Low-pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum outlet pressure of less than or equal to 200 mbar, with a capacity of less than or equal to 4 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures

—

EN 12864:2001/A1:2003

Note 3

Date Expired

(10.12.2004)

EN 12864:2001/A2:2005

Note 3

Date Expired

(28.2.2006)

CEN

EN 13278:2003

Open fronted gas-fired independent space heaters

—

CEN

EN 13611:2000

Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas-burning appliances — General requirements

—

EN 13611:2000/A1:2004

Note 3

Date Expired

(30.6.2005)

CEN

EN 13785:2005

Regulators with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, having a maximum nominal outlet pressure of up to and including 4 bar, other than those covered by EN 12864 and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures

—

CEN

EN 13786:2004

Automatic change-over valves having a maximum outlet pressure of up to and including 4 bar with a capacity of up to and including 100 kg/h, and their associated safety devices for butane, propane or their mixtures

—

CEN

EN 14543:2005

Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances — Parasol patio heaters — Flueless radiant heaters for outdoor or amply ventilated area use

—

| Note 1 | Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
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Note 1

Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

| Note 3 | In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
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Note 3

In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

Note:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC (2) of the European Parliament and Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3). |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC (2) of the European Parliament and Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3).

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages. |
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Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/

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(1)  ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be) |
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CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be)

| — | CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org) |
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CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org)

| — | ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org) |
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ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org)

(2)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

(3)  OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/19

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 363/2004 of 25 February 2004

(2006/C 268/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XT 8/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione del Veneto |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Operational programme, ESF Objective 3, measure D1: development of continuing training with a view to labour market flexibility and business competitiveness in the public and private sectors, with priority given to SMEs |
| Legal basis | Programma Operativo approvato dalla Giunta Regionale con DGR n. 2469 del 28.7.2000 e dalla Commissione Europea con Decisione C (2000) 2071 del 21 settembre 2000 integrata dalla Decisione C (2004) 2912 del 20.7.2004 — Riferimento Regionale DGR 3756 del 6.12.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | The programme will be carried out over two years, 2006 and 2007, for a total amount (excluding the private contribution) of EUR 34 000 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | As provided for in Article 4(1) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 |
| Date of implementation | 6.12.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31.12.2008 |
| Objective of aid | To promote continuing training, both general and specific, to respond to the changes in the labour market brought about by developments in working methods, the introduction of computerised production systems, the globalisation of markets and the need for greater operational flexibility. The effectiveness of the aid meaures will be ensured by an extensive network of training activities in the region |
| Economic sectors concerned | All production sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione del Veneto |
| Palazzo Balbi Dorsoduro 3901 |
| I-30123 Venezia |

Aid No

XT 8/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione del Veneto

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Operational programme, ESF Objective 3, measure D1: development of continuing training with a view to labour market flexibility and business competitiveness in the public and private sectors, with priority given to SMEs

Legal basis

Programma Operativo approvato dalla Giunta Regionale con DGR n. 2469 del 28.7.2000 e dalla Commissione Europea con Decisione C (2000) 2071 del 21 settembre 2000 integrata dalla Decisione C (2004) 2912 del 20.7.2004 — Riferimento Regionale DGR 3756 del 6.12.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

The programme will be carried out over two years, 2006 and 2007, for a total amount (excluding the private contribution) of EUR 34 000 000

Maximum aid intensity

As provided for in Article 4(1) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001

Date of implementation

6.12.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31.12.2008

Objective of aid

To promote continuing training, both general and specific, to respond to the changes in the labour market brought about by developments in working methods, the introduction of computerised production systems, the globalisation of markets and the need for greater operational flexibility. The effectiveness of the aid meaures will be ensured by an extensive network of training activities in the region

Economic sectors concerned

All production sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione del Veneto

Palazzo Balbi Dorsoduro 3901

I-30123 Venezia

| Aid No | XT 22/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italian Republic |
| Region | Veneto |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | L. 236/93 art. 9. Continuing business training (one-off measures) |
| Legal basis: | L. 236/93 art. 9.
  Decreto Dirigenziale Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali 22.9.2004 relativo al finanziamento di Piani formativi aziendali
  Deliberazioni della Giunta Regionale n. 4509 del 29.12.2004 e n. 1105 del 18.3.2005 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 3,3 million, excluding private-sector contribution |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation | Yes | No |
| Date of implementation | From 5.3.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.5.2006 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for training aid | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione del Veneto — Giunta Regionale |
| Dorsoduro 3901 |
| I-30100 Venezia |

Aid No

XT 22/05

Member State

Italian Republic

Region

Veneto

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

L. 236/93 art. 9. Continuing business training (one-off measures)

Legal basis:

L. 236/93 art. 9.

Decreto Dirigenziale Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali 22.9.2004 relativo al finanziamento di Piani formativi aziendali

Deliberazioni della Giunta Regionale n. 4509 del 29.12.2004 e n. 1105 del 18.3.2005

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 3,3 million, excluding private-sector contribution

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Yes

No

Date of implementation

From 5.3.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.5.2006

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for training aid

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione del Veneto — Giunta Regionale

Dorsoduro 3901

I-30100 Venezia

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation. The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, if the amount of aid granted to one enterprise for a single training project exceeds EUR 1 million

Yes

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4381 — JCI/FIAMM)

(2006/C 268/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 26 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking VB Autobatterie GmbH & Co. KGaA (‘VB’, Germany), a company jointly controlled by Johnson Control Inc. (‘JCI’, USA) and Robert Bosch GmbH (‘Bosch’, Germany), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of FIAMM S.p.A. (FIAMM, Italy), namely the automotive starter business of FIAMM (‘FIAMM-SBB’), by purchase of shares in a newly created company and the purchase of assets. |
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1.

On 26 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking VB Autobatterie GmbH & Co. KGaA (‘VB’, Germany), a company jointly controlled by Johnson Control Inc. (‘JCI’, USA) and Robert Bosch GmbH (‘Bosch’, Germany), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of FIAMM S.p.A. (FIAMM, Italy), namely the automotive starter business of FIAMM (‘FIAMM-SBB’), by purchase of shares in a newly created company and the purchase of assets.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for JCI: manufacture and sale of components and systems for the automotive industry; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for JCI: manufacture and sale of components and systems for the automotive industry;

| — | for Bosch: manufacture and sale of components and systems for the automotive industry, consumer goods and building technology; |
| --- | --- |

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for Bosch: manufacture and sale of components and systems for the automotive industry, consumer goods and building technology;

| — | for VB: manufacture and sale of batteries, in particular for the automotive industry; |
| --- | --- |

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for VB: manufacture and sale of batteries, in particular for the automotive industry;

| — | for FIAMM-SBB: manufacture and sale of batteries, in particular for the automotive industry. |
| --- | --- |

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for FIAMM-SBB: manufacture and sale of batteries, in particular for the automotive industry.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4381 — JCI/FIAMM, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4381 — JCI/FIAMM, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4438 — Macquarie/Thames Water)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 268/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 23 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Macquarie Bank Limited (‘Macquarie’, United Kingdom), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Thames Water Holdings plc (‘Thames Water’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 23 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Macquarie Bank Limited (‘Macquarie’, United Kingdom), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Thames Water Holdings plc (‘Thames Water’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for undertaking Macquarie: financial and investment banking services; |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Macquarie: financial and investment banking services;

| — | for undertaking Thames Water: provision of water and sewerage services in a designated area in and around London. |
| --- | --- |

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for undertaking Thames Water: provision of water and sewerage services in a designated area in and around London.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4438 — Macquarie/Thames Water, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4438 — Macquarie/Thames Water, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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| 4.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 268/23 |
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4.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/23

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4437 — Sun Group/Autobar Packaging)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 268/14)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 25 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sun Group (‘Sun Group’, USA), through a number of newly formed acquisition vehicles, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the Autobar Packaging Business (‘the Business’) of Acorn Netherlands Z B.V. (‘Acorn’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 25 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Sun Group (‘Sun Group’, USA), through a number of newly formed acquisition vehicles, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the Autobar Packaging Business (‘the Business’) of Acorn Netherlands Z B.V. (‘Acorn’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Sun Group: management of private equity investment funds; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Sun Group: management of private equity investment funds;

| — | for the Business: manufacture of disposable, flexible and rigid packaging products; |
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for the Business: manufacture of disposable, flexible and rigid packaging products;

| — | for Acorn: holding company of the Business. |
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for Acorn: holding company of the Business.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4437 — Sun Group/Autobar Packaging, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4437 — Sun Group/Autobar Packaging, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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| 4.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 268/24 |
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4.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/24

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

(2006/C 268/15)

Article 107(1), (2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

Reference period: October 2006

Application period: January, February and March 2007

| oct-06 | EUR | CZK | DKK | EEK | CYP | LVL | LTL | HUF | MTL | PLN | SIT | SKK | SEK | GBP | NOK | ISK | CHF |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 EUR = | 1 | 28,2899 | 7,45553 | 15,6466 | 0,576718 | 0,696068 | 3,45280 | 267,100 | 0,429300 | 3,90136 | 239,595 | 36,8043 | 9,25332 | 0,672543 | 8,39598 | 86,2882 | 1,58980 |
| 1 CZK = | 0,0353483 | 1 | 0,263541 | 0,553081 | 0,020386 | 0,0246049 | 0,122051 | 9,44153 | 0,0151750 | 0,137907 | 8,46930 | 1,30097 | 0,32709 | 0,0237733 | 0,296784 | 3,05014 | 0,0561968 |
| 1 DKK = | 0,134129 | 3,79448 | 1 | 2,09866 | 0,0773544 | 0,0933626 | 0,463119 | 35,8257 | 0,0575814 | 0,523284 | 32,1366 | 4,93651 | 1,24114 | 0,0902073 | 1,12614 | 11,5737 | 0,213238 |
| 1 EEK = | 0,0639116 | 1,80805 | 0,476495 | 1 | 0,036859 | 0,0444869 | 0,220674 | 17,0708 | 0,0274373 | 0,249343 | 15,3129 | 2,35222 | 0,591395 | 0,0429833 | 0,536601 | 5,51482 | 0,101607 |
| 1 CYP = | 1,73395 | 49,0532 | 12,9275 | 27,1304 | 1 | 1,20695 | 5,98698 | 463,137 | 0,744384 | 6,76477 | 415,446 | 63,8168 | 16,0448 | 1,16616 | 14,5582 | 149,619 | 2,75663 |
| 1 LVL = | 1,43664 | 40,6424 | 10,7109 | 22,4785 | 0,828537 | 1 | 4,96043 | 383,726 | 0,616750 | 5,60486 | 344,213 | 52,8746 | 13,2937 | 0,966203 | 12,0620 | 123,965 | 2,28397 |
| 1 LTL = | 0,289620 | 8,19331 | 2,15927 | 4,53157 | 0,167029 | 0,201595 | 1 | 77,3574 | 0,124334 | 1,12991 | 69,3916 | 10,6593 | 2,67995 | 0,194782 | 2,43164 | 24,9908 | 0,460438 |
| 1 HUF = | 0,00374392 | 0,105915 | 0,0279129 | 0,0585797 | 0,00215919 | 0,00260603 | 0,0129270 | 1 | 0,00160727 | 0,0146064 | 0,897027 | 0,137793 | 0,0346437 | 0,00251795 | 0,0314339 | 0,323056 | 0,00595209 |
| 1 MTL = | 2,32937 | 65,8977 | 17,3667 | 36,4468 | 1,34339 | 1,62140 | 8,04286 | 622,175 | 1 | 9,08773 | 558,107 | 85,7310 | 21,5544 | 1,56660 | 19,5574 | 200,997 | 3,70324 |
| 1 PLN = | 0,256321 | 7,25128 | 1,91101 | 4,01055 | 0,147825 | 0,178417 | 0,885024 | 68,4631 | 0,110038 | 1 | 61,4133 | 9,43371 | 2,37182 | 0,172387 | 2,15206 | 22,1174 | 0,407499 |
| 1 SIT = | 0,0041737 | 0,118073 | 0,0311172 | 0,0653042 | 0,00240705 | 0,00290518 | 0,0144110 | 1,11479 | 0,00179177 | 0,0162831 | 1 | 0,153610 | 0,0386206 | 0,00280699 | 0,0350423 | 0,360141 | 0,00663535 |
| 1 SKK = | 0,0271707 | 0,768656 | 0,202572 | 0,425129 | 0,0156699 | 0,0189127 | 0,0938151 | 7,25729 | 0,0116644 | 0,106003 | 6,50998 | 1 | 0,251419 | 0,0182735 | 0,228125 | 2,34451 | 0,0431960 |
| 1 SEK = | 0,108069 | 3,05727 | 0,805714 | 1,69092 | 0,0623255 | 0,0752236 | 0,373142 | 28,8653 | 0,0463941 | 0,421618 | 25,8929 | 3,97742 | 1 | 0,0726813 | 0,907347 | 9,32510 | 0,171809 |
| 1 GBP = | 1,48689 | 42,0640 | 11,0856 | 23,2648 | 0,857518 | 1,03498 | 5,13395 | 397,149 | 0,638323 | 5,80091 | 356,253 | 54,7241 | 13,7587 | 1 | 12,4839 | 128,301 | 2,36386 |
| 1 NOK = | 0,119105 | 3,36945 | 0,887989 | 1,86358 | 0,0686898 | 0,0829050 | 0,411245 | 31,8128 | 0,0511316 | 0,464671 | 28,5369 | 4,38357 | 1,10211 | 0,0801030 | 1 | 10,27730 | 0,189353 |
| 1 ISK = | 0,0115891 | 0,327853 | 0,0864027 | 0,18133 | 0,00668363 | 0,00806678 | 0,0400147 | 3,09544 | 0,00497519 | 0,0452132 | 2,77669 | 0,426528 | 0,107237 | 0,00779415 | 0,0973016 | 1 | 0,0184243 |
| 1 CHF = | 0,629010 | 17,7946 | 4,68960 | 9,84187 | 0,362761 | 0,437834 | 2,17185 | 168,008 | 0,270034 | 2,45400 | 150,708 | 23,1503 | 5,82043 | 0,423036 | 5,28115 | 54,2761 | 1 |

oct-06

EUR

CZK

DKK

EEK

CYP

LVL

LTL

HUF

MTL

PLN

SIT

SKK

SEK

GBP

NOK

ISK

CHF

1 EUR =

1

28,2899

7,45553

15,6466

0,576718

0,696068

3,45280

267,100

0,429300

3,90136

239,595

36,8043

9,25332

0,672543

8,39598

86,2882

1,58980

1 CZK =

0,0353483

1

0,263541

0,553081

0,020386

0,0246049

0,122051

9,44153

0,0151750

0,137907

8,46930

1,30097

0,32709

0,0237733

0,296784

3,05014

0,0561968

1 DKK =

0,134129

3,79448

1

2,09866

0,0773544

0,0933626

0,463119

35,8257

0,0575814

0,523284

32,1366

4,93651

1,24114

0,0902073

1,12614

11,5737

0,213238

1 EEK =

0,0639116

1,80805

0,476495

1

0,036859

0,0444869

0,220674

17,0708

0,0274373

0,249343

15,3129

2,35222

0,591395

0,0429833

0,536601

5,51482

0,101607

1 CYP =

1,73395

49,0532

12,9275

27,1304

1

1,20695

5,98698

463,137

0,744384

6,76477

415,446

63,8168

16,0448

1,16616

14,5582

149,619

2,75663

1 LVL =

1,43664

40,6424

10,7109

22,4785

0,828537

1

4,96043

383,726

0,616750

5,60486

344,213

52,8746

13,2937

0,966203

12,0620

123,965

2,28397

1 LTL =

0,289620

8,19331

2,15927

4,53157

0,167029

0,201595

1

77,3574

0,124334

1,12991

69,3916

10,6593

2,67995

0,194782

2,43164

24,9908

0,460438

1 HUF =

0,00374392

0,105915

0,0279129

0,0585797

0,00215919

0,00260603

0,0129270

1

0,00160727

0,0146064

0,897027

0,137793

0,0346437

0,00251795

0,0314339

0,323056

0,00595209

1 MTL =

2,32937

65,8977

17,3667

36,4468

1,34339

1,62140

8,04286

622,175

1

9,08773

558,107

85,7310

21,5544

1,56660

19,5574

200,997

3,70324

1 PLN =

0,256321

7,25128

1,91101

4,01055

0,147825

0,178417

0,885024

68,4631

0,110038

1

61,4133

9,43371

2,37182

0,172387

2,15206

22,1174

0,407499

1 SIT =

0,0041737

0,118073

0,0311172

0,0653042

0,00240705

0,00290518

0,0144110

1,11479

0,00179177

0,0162831

1

0,153610

0,0386206

0,00280699

0,0350423

0,360141

0,00663535

1 SKK =

0,0271707

0,768656

0,202572

0,425129

0,0156699

0,0189127

0,0938151

7,25729

0,0116644

0,106003

6,50998

1

0,251419

0,0182735

0,228125

2,34451

0,0431960

1 SEK =

0,108069

3,05727

0,805714

1,69092

0,0623255

0,0752236

0,373142

28,8653

0,0463941

0,421618

25,8929

3,97742

1

0,0726813

0,907347

9,32510

0,171809

1 GBP =

1,48689

42,0640

11,0856

23,2648

0,857518

1,03498

5,13395

397,149

0,638323

5,80091

356,253

54,7241

13,7587

1

12,4839

128,301

2,36386

1 NOK =

0,119105

3,36945

0,887989

1,86358

0,0686898

0,0829050

0,411245

31,8128

0,0511316

0,464671

28,5369

4,38357

1,10211

0,0801030

1

10,27730

0,189353

1 ISK =

0,0115891

0,327853

0,0864027

0,18133

0,00668363

0,00806678

0,0400147

3,09544

0,00497519

0,0452132

2,77669

0,426528

0,107237

0,00779415

0,0973016

1

0,0184243

1 CHF =

0,629010

17,7946

4,68960

9,84187

0,362761

0,437834

2,17185

168,008

0,270034

2,45400

150,708

23,1503

5,82043

0,423036

5,28115

54,2761

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| 1. | Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank. |
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Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank.

| 2. | The reference period shall be:






  — | the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following, |
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2.

The reference period shall be:

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the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following,

| — | the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following, |
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the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following,

| — | the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following, |
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the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following,

| — | the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following. |
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the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following.

The rates for the conversion of currencies shall be published in the second Official Journal of the European Union (‘C’ series) of the months of February, May, August and November.

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Corrigenda

| 4.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 268/26 |
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4.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 268/26

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UK-Cardiff: operation of scheduled air service

Corrigendum to the invitation to tender issued by United Kingdom under Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 in respect of the operation of a scheduled air service between Cardiff and RAF Valley, Anglesey

(
  ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ C 248 of 14.10.2006
  )

(

  Supplement to the ‘Official Journal of the European Union’ No S 197 of 14.10.2006
  , open procedure, 208709-2006)

(2006/C 268/16)

Head of Procurement, Procurement Branch 6, RNR Division, Room 2-045, National Assembly for Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom.

for:

9.   Deadline for submission of bids: One month after the date of publication of this notice.

read:

9.   Deadline for submission of bids: Two months after the date of publication of this notice.

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