# Official Journal C 276/2006

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4914 November 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 276

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4914 November 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | Commission |
| 2006/C 276/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 276/2 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4404 — Universal/BMG Music Publishing) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2006/C 276/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4433 — RREEF/Peel Ports Holdings/Peel Ports) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2006/C 276/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4389 — WLR/BST) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2006/C 276/5 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4436 — Cinven/Gondola) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2006/C 276/6 | Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2006/C 276/7 | Invitation to submit comments on the draft Commission Regulation on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid | 7 |
| 2006/C 276/8 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 14 |

Notice No

Contents

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I   Information

Commission

2006/C 276/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 276/2

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4404 — Universal/BMG Music Publishing) (
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  )

1

2

2006/C 276/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4433 — RREEF/Peel Ports Holdings/Peel Ports) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

3

2006/C 276/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4389 — WLR/BST) (
  1
  )

1

4

2006/C 276/5

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4436 — Cinven/Gondola) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2006/C 276/6

Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich (
  1
  )

1

6

2006/C 276/7

Invitation to submit comments on the draft Commission Regulation on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid

de minimis

7

2006/C 276/8

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

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Euro exchange rates (1)

13 November 2006

(2006/C 276/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2830 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 151,28 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4576 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67370 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0936 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5937 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 88,27 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1970 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5777 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,110 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,30 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6960 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8300 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5098 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,62 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 36,095 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8642 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6796 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4572 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9886 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9355 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9992 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 199,67 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,3428 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0930 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3324 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 710,58 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6643 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,829 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,1830 |
| THB | Thai baht | 46,847 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2830

JPY

Japanese yen

151,28

DKK

Danish krone

7,4576

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67370

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0936

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5937

ISK

Iceland króna

88,27

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1970

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5777

CZK

Czech koruna

28,110

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,30

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6960

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8300

RON

Romanian leu

3,5098

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,62

SKK

Slovak koruna

36,095

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8642

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6796

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4572

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9886

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9355

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9992

KRW

South Korean won

1 199,67

ZAR

South African rand

9,3428

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0930

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3324

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 710,58

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6643

PHP

Philippine peso

63,829

RUB

Russian rouble

34,1830

THB

Thai baht

46,847

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4404 — Universal/BMG Music Publishing)

(2006/C 276/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 3 November 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 Universal Music Group Inc. (‘Universal’, USA), belonging to the group Vivendi S.A. (‘Vivendi’, France), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking BMG Music Publishing Group (‘BMG Music Publishing’, Germany et al.) which currently forms part of the Bertelsmann group, by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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On 3 November 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 Universal Music Group Inc. (‘Universal’, USA), belonging to the group Vivendi S.A. (‘Vivendi’, France), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking BMG Music Publishing Group (‘BMG Music Publishing’, Germany et al.) which currently forms part of the Bertelsmann group, by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | for Vivendi: media, telecommunication, and music industry; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Vivendi: media, telecommunication, and music industry;

| — | for Universal: music publishing and music recording; |
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for Universal: music publishing and music recording;

| — | for BMG Music Publishing: music publishing. |
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for BMG Music Publishing: music publishing.

| 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.4404 — Universal/BMG Music Publishing, 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.4404 — Universal/BMG Music Publishing, 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.4433 — RREEF/Peel Ports Holdings/Peel Ports)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 276/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 6 November 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 fund RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Fund LP (‘RREEF’, UK), which is ultimately managed by the Deutsche Bank (‘Deutsche Bank’, Germany), and Peel Ports Holdings (Guernsey) Limited (‘Peel Ports Holdings’, Guernsey), belonging to the Peel group of companies, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over Peel Ports Holdings (Cl) Ltd (‘Peel Ports’, UK), by way of purchase of shares. Currently, Peel Ports is solely controlled by Peel Ports Holdings. |
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1.

On 6 November 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 fund RREEF Pan-European Infrastructure Fund LP (‘RREEF’, UK), which is ultimately managed by the Deutsche Bank (‘Deutsche Bank’, Germany), and Peel Ports Holdings (Guernsey) Limited (‘Peel Ports Holdings’, Guernsey), belonging to the Peel group of companies, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over Peel Ports Holdings (Cl) Ltd (‘Peel Ports’, UK), by way of purchase of shares. Currently, Peel Ports is solely controlled by Peel Ports Holdings.

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






  — | RREEF: real estate and infrastructure investments; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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RREEF: real estate and infrastructure investments;

| — | Deutsche Bank: global financial services; |
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Deutsche Bank: global financial services;

| — | Peel Ports Holdings: part of the Peel group which is active in land and property investment and development, including shopping centres, ports and airports; |
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Peel Ports Holdings: part of the Peel group which is active in land and property investment and development, including shopping centres, ports and airports;

| — | Peel Ports: operation and maintenance of port facilities in the UK and Ireland including the provision of terminal services. |
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Peel Ports: operation and maintenance of port facilities in the UK and Ireland including the provision of terminal services.

| 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 Case COMP/M.4433 — RREEF/Peel Ports Holdings/Peel Ports, 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 Case COMP/M.4433 — RREEF/Peel Ports Holdings/Peel Ports, 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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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4389 — WLR/BST)

(2006/C 276/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 27 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking WLR Recovery Fund III, L.P. (‘WLR’, United States), which controls the undertaking Safety Components International, Inc. (‘SCI’, United States), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking BST GmbH (‘BST’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 27 October 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking WLR Recovery Fund III, L.P. (‘WLR’, United States), which controls the undertaking Safety Components International, Inc. (‘SCI’, United States), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking BST GmbH (‘BST’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | WLR: private equity investments; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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WLR: private equity investments;

| — | SCI: manufacture of cut and sewn airbag cushions and other safety related products; |
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SCI: manufacture of cut and sewn airbag cushions and other safety related products;

| — | BST: manufacture of flat airbag fabric, one piece woven fabric and other technical fabrics. |
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BST: manufacture of flat airbag fabric, one piece woven fabric and other technical fabrics.

| 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.4389 — WLR/BST, 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.4389 — WLR/BST, 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.4436 — Cinven/Gondola)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 276/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 27 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 Cinven Limited (‘Cinven’, UK), through its special purpose vehicle Paternoster Acquisitions Limited (‘Paternoster’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Gondola Holdings plc (‘Gondola’, UK) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 27 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 Cinven Limited (‘Cinven’, UK), through its special purpose vehicle Paternoster Acquisitions Limited (‘Paternoster’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Gondola Holdings plc (‘Gondola’, UK) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Cinven: provision of investment management advice and services to a number of investment funds, which have controlling interests in a number of trading companies; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Cinven: provision of investment management advice and services to a number of investment funds, which have controlling interests in a number of trading companies;

| — | for Gondola: holding company for the Pizza Express, Ask and Zizzi restaurant chains in the UK. |
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for Gondola: holding company for the Pizza Express, Ask and Zizzi restaurant chains in the UK.

| 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.4436 — Cinven/Gondola, 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.4436 — Cinven/Gondola, 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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Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich

(2006/C 276/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

France has decided to lift the public service obligations imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Munich as published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 85 of 9 April 2002 and revised in the
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 257 of 25 October 2003.

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Invitation to submit comments on the draft Commission Regulation on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid

(2006/C 276/07)

Interested parties may submit their comments within one month of the date of publication of this draft Regulation to:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs |
| DG FISH-D3 (Legal issues) |
| rue Joseph II, 99 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax: (32-2) 295 19 42 |
| E-mail: fish-aidesdetat@ec.europa.eu |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs

DG FISH-D3 (Legal issues)

rue Joseph II, 99

B-1049 Brussels

Fax: (32-2) 295 19 42

E-mail: fish-aidesdetat@ec.europa.eu

The text will also be available on the following website:

http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/legislation/state_aid_en.htm

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Draft Regulation on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the fisheries sector and amending Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 994/98 of 7 May 1998 on the application of Articles 92 and 93 of the Treaty establishing the European Community to certain categories of horizontal State aid (1), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Having published a draft of this Regulation (2),

Having consulted the Advisory Committee on State aid,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 994/98 empowers the Commission to set out in a regulation a ceiling below which aid measures are considered not to meet all the criteria laid down in Article 87(1) of the Treaty and therefore do not fall under the notification procedure provided for in Article 88(3) of the Treaty |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 994/98 empowers the Commission to set out in a regulation a ceiling below which aid measures are considered not to meet all the criteria laid down in Article 87(1) of the Treaty and therefore do not fall under the notification procedure provided for in Article 88(3) of the Treaty

| (2) | On the basis of that Regulation, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid (3), which sets a ceiling of EUR 100 000 per beneficiary over a period of three years. Originally that Regulation did not apply to the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture and transport sectors, in view of the special rules which apply in those sectors. |
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(2)

On the basis of that Regulation, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid (3), which sets a ceiling of EUR 100 000 per beneficiary over a period of three years. Originally that Regulation did not apply to the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture and transport sectors, in view of the special rules which apply in those sectors.

| (3) | As regards the agriculture and fisheries sector, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sector (4) established a specific ceiling of EUR 3 000 per beneficiary per three-year period to apply to those sectors, as in the light of the experiences acquired by the Commission, it could be affirmed that very low levels of aid granted in those sectors do not fulfil the criteria of Article 87(1) of the Treaty, provided that certain conditions are met. This is the case were both the amount of aid received by individual producers remains small, and the overall level of aid granted to these sectors does not go above a small percentage of the value of production; |
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(3)

As regards the agriculture and fisheries sector, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sector (4) established a specific ceiling of EUR 3 000 per beneficiary per three-year period to apply to those sectors, as in the light of the experiences acquired by the Commission, it could be affirmed that very low levels of aid granted in those sectors do not fulfil the criteria of Article 87(1) of the Treaty, provided that certain conditions are met. This is the case were both the amount of aid received by individual producers remains small, and the overall level of aid granted to these sectors does not go above a small percentage of the value of production;

| (4) | Owing to changed economic circumstances and in the light of the experiences gained in applying the existing de minimis rules, changes to those rules have been deemed necessary. For that reason it has recently been proposed to increase the general de minimis ceiling laid down in Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 from EUR 100 000 to EUR 200 000; to include the transport sector in the scope of that Regulation, and to extend the application of the Regulation also the sector concerning the processing and marketing of agricultural products. |
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(4)

Owing to changed economic circumstances and in the light of the experiences gained in applying the existing de minimis rules, changes to those rules have been deemed necessary. For that reason it has recently been proposed to increase the general de minimis ceiling laid down in Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 from EUR 100 000 to EUR 200 000; to include the transport sector in the scope of that Regulation, and to extend the application of the Regulation also the sector concerning the processing and marketing of agricultural products.

| (5) | Recent experience in applying the rules on State aid to the fisheries sector, and in particular the de minimis ceiling set in Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 and the Guidelines for the examination of State aid to fisheries and aquaculture (5) has shown that the risk of distortion of competition by de minimis aid is lower than was projected in 2004. |
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(5)

Recent experience in applying the rules on State aid to the fisheries sector, and in particular the de minimis ceiling set in Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 and the Guidelines for the examination of State aid to fisheries and aquaculture (5) has shown that the risk of distortion of competition by de minimis aid is lower than was projected in 2004.

| (6) | This Regulation should not exempt export aid or aid favouring domestic over imported products. In addition, the Court of Justice of the European Communities, in its judgement of 19 September 2002, established that, once the Community had legislated for the establishment of a common organisation of the market in a given agricultural sector, Member States are under an obligation to refrain from taking any measure which might undermines or create exceptions to it (6). This principle also applies in the fisheries sector. For this reason, this Regulation should not apply to aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of price or quantity of products put on the market. Moreover this Regulation should not apply to aid financing the establishment and operation of a distribution network in other Member States of the Community. Aid towards the costs of participating in trade fairs, or of studies or consultancy services needed for the launch of a new or existing product on a new market does normally not constitute export aid. |
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(6)

This Regulation should not exempt export aid or aid favouring domestic over imported products. In addition, the Court of Justice of the European Communities, in its judgement of 19 September 2002, established that, once the Community had legislated for the establishment of a common organisation of the market in a given agricultural sector, Member States are under an obligation to refrain from taking any measure which might undermines or create exceptions to it (6). This principle also applies in the fisheries sector. For this reason, this Regulation should not apply to aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of price or quantity of products put on the market. Moreover this Regulation should not apply to aid financing the establishment and operation of a distribution network in other Member States of the Community. Aid towards the costs of participating in trade fairs, or of studies or consultancy services needed for the launch of a new or existing product on a new market does normally not constitute export aid.

| (7) | In the light of the experience gained by the Commission, aid to undertakings in the fisheries sector not exceeding EUR 30 000 per beneficiary over any three-year period may be deemed not to affect trade between Member States and/or not to distort or threaten to distort competition where the total amount of such aid granted to all undertakings in the fisheries sector over three years is below a ceiling of around 2,5 % of the annual fisheries output, and it therefore does not fall under Article 87(1) of the Treaty. The years to take into account for this purpose are the fiscal years as used for fiscal purposes in the Member State concerned. The relevant period of three years should be assessed on a rolling basis, so that for each new grant of de minimis aid, the total amount of such aid granted in the fiscal year concerned, as well as during the previous two fiscal years needs to be determined. |
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(7)

In the light of the experience gained by the Commission, aid to undertakings in the fisheries sector not exceeding EUR 30 000 per beneficiary over any three-year period may be deemed not to affect trade between Member States and/or not to distort or threaten to distort competition where the total amount of such aid granted to all undertakings in the fisheries sector over three years is below a ceiling of around 2,5 % of the annual fisheries output, and it therefore does not fall under Article 87(1) of the Treaty. The years to take into account for this purpose are the fiscal years as used for fiscal purposes in the Member State concerned. The relevant period of three years should be assessed on a rolling basis, so that for each new grant of de minimis aid, the total amount of such aid granted in the fiscal year concerned, as well as during the previous two fiscal years needs to be determined.

| (8) | Consistent with the principles governing aid falling within Article 87 (1) EC, de minimis aid should be considered to be granted at the moment when the legal right to receive the aid is conferred on the beneficiary under the applicable national regime. The de minimis rule is without prejudice to the possibility that undertakings may receive State aid authorised by the Commission or covered by a group exemption Regulation. |
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(8)

Consistent with the principles governing aid falling within Article 87 (1) EC, de minimis aid should be considered to be granted at the moment when the legal right to receive the aid is conferred on the beneficiary under the applicable national regime. The de minimis rule is without prejudice to the possibility that undertakings may receive State aid authorised by the Commission or covered by a group exemption Regulation.

| (9) | Having regard to the objectives of the common fisheries policy, aid serving to increase fishing capacity and aid granted for the construction or purchase of fishing vessels should not fall within the scope of this Regulation, except for aid for modernisation over the main deck as referred to in Article 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (7). |
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(9)

Having regard to the objectives of the common fisheries policy, aid serving to increase fishing capacity and aid granted for the construction or purchase of fishing vessels should not fall within the scope of this Regulation, except for aid for modernisation over the main deck as referred to in Article 11 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (7).

| (10) | For the purpose of transparency, equal treatment and the proper application of the de minimis ceiling, it is appropriate that Member States should apply the same method of calculation. In order to facilitate this calculation and in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 69/2001, it is appropriate that aid amounts not taking the form of a cash grant should be converted into their gross grant equivalent. [Moreover, to ensure effective monitoring, this Regulation should only apply to aid measures which are transparent in that the value of the aid can readily be quantified.] Calculation of the grant equivalent of transparent types of aid other than grants payable in several instalments requires the use of market interest rates prevailing at the time of granting the aid. With a view to a uniform, transparent and simple application of the State aid rules, the market rates for the purposes of this Regulation should be deemed to be the reference rates. The reference rates should be those which are periodically fixed by the Commission on the basis of objective criteria and published in the Official Journal of the European Union or on the Internet. |
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(10)

For the purpose of transparency, equal treatment and the proper application of the de minimis ceiling, it is appropriate that Member States should apply the same method of calculation. In order to facilitate this calculation and in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 69/2001, it is appropriate that aid amounts not taking the form of a cash grant should be converted into their gross grant equivalent. [Moreover, to ensure effective monitoring, this Regulation should only apply to aid measures which are transparent in that the value of the aid can readily be quantified.] Calculation of the grant equivalent of transparent types of aid other than grants payable in several instalments requires the use of market interest rates prevailing at the time of granting the aid. With a view to a uniform, transparent and simple application of the State aid rules, the market rates for the purposes of this Regulation should be deemed to be the reference rates. The reference rates should be those which are periodically fixed by the Commission on the basis of objective criteria and published in the Official Journal of the European Union or on the Internet.

| (11) | The Commission has a duty to ensure that State aid rules are complied with, and in particular that aid granted under the de minimis rules adheres to the conditions thereof. In accordance with Article 10 of the Treaty, Member States should facilitate the achievement of this task by establishing the necessary machinery to ensure that the total amount of aid, granted under the de minimis rules, does not exceed either the ceiling of EUR 30,000 per beneficiary or the overall ceiling established by the Commission on the basis of the value of the fishery output per Member State over a three year period. To that end, it is appropriate that Member States, when granting a de minimis aid, should inform the undertaking concerned of the de minimis character of the aid, receive full information about other de minimis aid received during the previous three years, and carefully check that the de minimis ceilings will not be exceeded by the new de minimis aid. Alternatively, compliance with the ceilings may also be ensured by using a central register. |
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(11)

The Commission has a duty to ensure that State aid rules are complied with, and in particular that aid granted under the de minimis rules adheres to the conditions thereof. In accordance with Article 10 of the Treaty, Member States should facilitate the achievement of this task by establishing the necessary machinery to ensure that the total amount of aid, granted under the de minimis rules, does not exceed either the ceiling of EUR 30,000 per beneficiary or the overall ceiling established by the Commission on the basis of the value of the fishery output per Member State over a three year period. To that end, it is appropriate that Member States, when granting a de minimis aid, should inform the undertaking concerned of the de minimis character of the aid, receive full information about other de minimis aid received during the previous three years, and carefully check that the de minimis ceilings will not be exceeded by the new de minimis aid. Alternatively, compliance with the ceilings may also be ensured by using a central register.

| (12) | For reasons of clarity and as the ceiling for de minimis aid for the fisheries sector thus differs from the ceiling for de minimis aid to the agriculture sector, a specific regulation applicable only to the fisheries sector should be adopted and Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 should be amended accordingly. |
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(12)

For reasons of clarity and as the ceiling for de minimis aid for the fisheries sector thus differs from the ceiling for de minimis aid to the agriculture sector, a specific regulation applicable only to the fisheries sector should be adopted and Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 should be amended accordingly.

| (13) | Having regard to the Commission's experience and in particular the frequency with which it is generally necessary to revise State aid policy, and in particular having regard to the period of application of Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 and Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004, it is appropriate that the period of application of this Regulation be limited until 31 December 2013. Should this Regulation expire without being extended, Member States should have an adjustment period of six months with regard to de minimis aid covered by it. For the sake of legal certainty, it is appropriate to clarify the effect of the Regulation on aid granted before its entry into force. |
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(13)

Having regard to the Commission's experience and in particular the frequency with which it is generally necessary to revise State aid policy, and in particular having regard to the period of application of Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 and Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004, it is appropriate that the period of application of this Regulation be limited until 31 December 2013. Should this Regulation expire without being extended, Member States should have an adjustment period of six months with regard to de minimis aid covered by it. For the sake of legal certainty, it is appropriate to clarify the effect of the Regulation on aid granted before its entry into force.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Scope

This Regulation applies to aid granted to undertakings in the fisheries sector, with the exception of:

| (a) | aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of price or quantity of products put on the market; |
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(a)

aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of price or quantity of products put on the market;

| (b) | aid to export-related activities, namely aid directly linked to the quantities exported and aid contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods; |
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(b)

aid to export-related activities, namely aid directly linked to the quantities exported and aid contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods;

| (c) | the establishment and operation of a distribution network or to other current expenditure linked to the export activity of Member States; |
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(c)

the establishment and operation of a distribution network or to other current expenditure linked to the export activity of Member States;

| (d) | aid serving to increase fishing capacity, expressed in terms of tonnage or power, as defined in Article 3(n) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, unless it concerns aid for modernisation over the main deck as referred to in Article 11(5) of that Regulation, |
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(d)

aid serving to increase fishing capacity, expressed in terms of tonnage or power, as defined in Article 3(n) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, unless it concerns aid for modernisation over the main deck as referred to in Article 11(5) of that Regulation,

| (e) | aid for the purchase or construction of fishing vessels. |
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(e)

aid for the purchase or construction of fishing vessels.

Article 2

Definitions

1.   For the purposes of this Regulation:

| (a) | ‘undertakings in the fisheries sector’ means undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products; |
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(a)

‘undertakings in the fisheries sector’ means undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products;

| (b) | ‘fisheries products’ means the products defined in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (8) |
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(b)

‘fisheries products’ means the products defined in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (8)

| (c) | ‘processing and marketing’ means all operations, including handling, treatment, production and distribution, performed between the time of landing or harvesting and the end-product stage. |
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(c)

‘processing and marketing’ means all operations, including handling, treatment, production and distribution, performed between the time of landing or harvesting and the end-product stage.

2.   [This Regulation shall only apply to aid awarded in the form of grants and other types of aid in respect of which it is possible to calculate precisely the gross grant equivalent of the aid ex ante without need to undertake a risk assessment.

Aid compromised in loans, guarantees, risk capital measures and capital injections shall not be treated as de minimis aid, unless the total value of the transaction in question does not exceed the ceiling, as laid down in Article 3(2).]

Article 3

De minimis aid

1.   Aid measures shall be deemed not to meet all the criteria of Article 87(1) of the Treaty and shall be exempt from the notification requirement of Article 88(3) of the Treaty, if they fulfil the conditions laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3.

2.   The total de minimis aid granted to any one undertaking shall not exceed EUR 30 000 over any period of three fiscal years. This ceiling shall apply irrespective of the form of the aid or the objective pursued. The period shall be determined by reference to the fiscal years used in the Member State concerned

When the overall amount exceeds this ceiling, that aid cannot benefit from this Regulation, even for a fraction not exceeding that ceiling, either at the time it is granted or in respect of a later period.

The cumulative amount thus granted to various undertakings in the fisheries sector shall not exceed the value set out per Member State in the Annex over any three-year period.

3.   The ceilings in paragraph 2 shall be expressed as a cash grant. All figures used shall be gross, that is, before any deduction of tax or other charge. Where aid is awarded in a form other than a grant, the aid amount shall be the gross grant equivalent of the aid.

Aid payable in several instalments shall be discounted to its value at the moment of its being granted. The interest rate to be used for discounting purposes and to calculate the gross equivalent shall be the reference rate applicable at the time of the grant.

Article 4

Cumulation and monitoring

1.   Where a Member State grants de minimis aid to an undertaking, it shall inform the undertaking in writing about the amount of the aid (expressed in gross equivalent) and about the de minimis character, making express reference to this Regulation and citing its title and publication reference in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall also obtain from the undertaking concerned a written declaration about any other de minimis aid [or other State aid] received during the previous two fiscal years.

The Member State may only grant the new de minimis aid after having checked that this will not raise the total amount of de minimis aid received during the relevant period of three years to a level above either of the ceilings set out in Article 3(2).

2.   Where a Member State has set up a central register of de minimis aid for fisheries containing complete information on all de minimis aid granted by any authority within that Member State, the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall no longer apply once the register covers a period of three fiscal years.

3.   Member States shall record and compile all the information regarding the application of this Regulation. Such records shall contain all information necessary to demonstrate that the conditions of this Regulation have been complied with. Records regarding an individual de minimis aid shall be maintained for 10 fiscal years from the date on which the aid was granted, and regarding a de minimis aid scheme for 10 years from the date on which the last individual aid was granted under such scheme.

On a written request, the Member State concerned shall provide the Commission, within a period of 20 working days, or such longer period as may be fixed in the request, with all the information that the Commission considers necessary for assessing whether the conditions of this Regulation have been complied with, and in particular the total amount of de minimis aid received by any undertaking and by the fisheries sector of the Member State concerned.

Article 5

Transitional provisions

1.   This Regulation shall apply to aid granted before its entry into force, if it fulfils all the conditions laid down in Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4. Any aid which does not fulfil those conditions shall be assessed by the Commission in accordance with the relevant frameworks, guidelines, communications and notices.

2.   Any de minimis aid granted between 1 January 2005 and six months after entry into force of this Regulation, which fulfils the conditions of Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 as applicable to the fisheries sector until the date of entry into force of this Regulation, shall be deemed not to meet all the criteria of Article 87(1) of the Treaty and shall therefore be exempt from the notification requirement of Article 88(3) of the Treaty.

3.   At the end of the period of validity of this Regulation, any de minimis aid which fulfils the conditions of this Regulation may be validly implemented for a period of 6 months.

Article 6

Amendment

Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 shall be amended as follows:

| (a) | In the title, the words ‘and fisheries sectors’ are replaced by ‘sector’. |
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(a)

In the title, the words ‘and fisheries sectors’ are replaced by ‘sector’.

| (b) | In Article 1, the words ‘the agriculture or fisheries sectors’ are replaced by ‘the agriculture sector’. |
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(b)

In Article 1, the words ‘the agriculture or fisheries sectors’ are replaced by ‘the agriculture sector’.

| (c) | In Article 2:






  (i) | in point (2), the words ‘except fisheries products as defined in point (5)’ are replaced by ‘except fisheries products as defined in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000(10)’; |
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(c)

In Article 2:

(i)

in point (2), the words ‘except fisheries products as defined in point (5)’ are replaced by ‘except fisheries products as defined in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000(10)’;

| (ii) | points 4, 5 and 6 are deleted. |
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(ii)

points 4, 5 and 6 are deleted.

| (d) | In Article 3(2), the third subparagraph is deleted. |
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(d)

In Article 3(2), the third subparagraph is deleted.

| (e) | In Article 4(2), the words ‘and fisheries, respectively’ are deleted. |
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(e)

In Article 4(2), the words ‘and fisheries, respectively’ are deleted.

| (f) | In the second subparagraph of Article 4(3), the words ‘or fisheries’ are deleted. |
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(f)

In the second subparagraph of Article 4(3), the words ‘or fisheries’ are deleted.

| (g) | Annex II is deleted. |
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(g)

Annex II is deleted.

Article 7

Entry into force and applicability

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Articles 1 to 5 shall expire on 31 December 2013.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the Commission

...

Member of the Commission

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(1)  OJ L 142, 14.5.1998, p. 1.

1

(2)  OJ C ...

2

(3)  OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 30.

3

(4)  Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sector, OJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 4.

4

de minimis

(5)  OJ C 229, 14.9.2004 p. 5.

5

(6)  Case C-113/2000 Spain v./Commission, [2002] ECR 2002 I-7601, point 73.

6

(7)  Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

7

(8)  OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22.

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ANNEX

Cumulative amounts for fisheries per Member State as referred to in Article 3 (2)

| BE | 11 407 500 EUR |
| --- | --- |
| DK | 52 845 000 EUR |
| DE | 60 725 000 EUR |
| EL | 16 969 475 EUR |
| ES | 127 267 500 EUR |
| FR | 92 277 500 EUR |
| IE | 16 200 000 EUR |
| IT | 78 445 000 EUR |
| LU | 0 EUR |
| NL | 29 567 500 EUR |
| AT | 928 333 EUR |
| PT | 22 527 500 EUR |
| FI | 3 835 000 EUR |
| SE | 12 982 500 EUR |
| UK | 105 432 500 EUR |
| CZ | 1 410 000 EUR |
| EE | 3 395 000 EUR |
| CY | 1 025 000 EUR |
| LV | 4 252 500 EUR |
| LT | 7 550 000 EUR |
| HU | 1 201 500 EUR |
| MT | 175 000 EUR |
| PL | 13 767 500 EUR |
| SI | 182 500 EUR |
| SK | 717 500 EUR |

BE

11 407 500 EUR

DK

52 845 000 EUR

DE

60 725 000 EUR

EL

16 969 475 EUR

ES

127 267 500 EUR

FR

92 277 500 EUR

IE

16 200 000 EUR

IT

78 445 000 EUR

LU

0 EUR

NL

29 567 500 EUR

AT

928 333 EUR

PT

22 527 500 EUR

FI

3 835 000 EUR

SE

12 982 500 EUR

UK

105 432 500 EUR

CZ

1 410 000 EUR

EE

3 395 000 EUR

CY

1 025 000 EUR

LV

4 252 500 EUR

LT

7 550 000 EUR

HU

1 201 500 EUR

MT

175 000 EUR

PL

13 767 500 EUR

SI

182 500 EUR

SK

717 500 EUR

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| 14.11.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 276/14 |
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14.11.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 276/14

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2006/C 276/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 25.1.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 174/05 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Title | Environmental and R&D aid scheme for coalmining companies in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias |
| Legal basis | Solicitud de ayuda, publicada anualmente por la Consejería de Industria, Comercio y Turismo del Gobierno del Principado de Asturias |
| Objective | To support projects concerning research and technological development and environmental protection, the main objective being to improve safety |
| Budget | EUR 1 100 000 annually |
| Intensity | No individual aid may exceed EUR 300 000 |
| Duration | 2005-2007 |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.1.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 174/05

Member State

Spain

Title

Environmental and R&D aid scheme for coalmining companies in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias

Legal basis

Solicitud de ayuda, publicada anualmente por la Consejería de Industria, Comercio y Turismo del Gobierno del Principado de Asturias

Objective

To support projects concerning research and technological development and environmental protection, the main objective being to improve safety

Budget

EUR 1 100 000 annually

Intensity

No individual aid may exceed EUR 300 000

Duration

2005-2007

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.9.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 234/06 |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Title | Az E85 bioüzemanyag jövedékiadó-kedvezménye |
| Legal basis | A jövedéki adóról és a jövedéki termékek forgalmazásának különös szabályairól szóló 2003. évi CXXVII. törvény módosítása |
| Type of measure | aid scheme |
| Objective | environmental protection |
| Form of aid | excise tax reduction |
| Budget | Annually: HUF 440 million,
  Overall: HUF 2 640 million |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2007-31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | biofuel production |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Pénzügyminisztérium |
| József Nádor tér 2-4. |
| H-1051 Budapest |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.9.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 234/06

Member State

Hungary

Title

Az E85 bioüzemanyag jövedékiadó-kedvezménye

Legal basis

A jövedéki adóról és a jövedéki termékek forgalmazásának különös szabályairól szóló 2003. évi CXXVII. törvény módosítása

Type of measure

aid scheme

Objective

environmental protection

Form of aid

excise tax reduction

Budget

Annually: HUF 440 million,

Overall: HUF 2 640 million

Duration (period)

1.1.2007-31.12.2012

Economic sectors

biofuel production

Name and address of the granting authority

Pénzügyminisztérium

József Nádor tér 2-4.

H-1051 Budapest

Other information

commitment by the Member State to provide the Commission with annual reports

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.6.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 296/06 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | Guadeloupe |
| Title | Amendments to the social aid scheme established in 2004 to benefit certain categories of passengers on air services linking Guadeloupe to mainland France (N 385/2004) |
| Legal basis | Article 60 de la loi no 2003-660 du 21 juillet 2003 de programme pour l'outre-mer |
| Objective | Social aid scheme — air transport |
| Budget | No impact on an estimated annual budget of around EUR 6 million |
| Duration | 10 years |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.6.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 296/06

Member State

France

Region

Guadeloupe

Title

Amendments to the social aid scheme established in 2004 to benefit certain categories of passengers on air services linking Guadeloupe to mainland France (N 385/2004)

Legal basis

Article 60 de la loi no 2003-660 du 21 juillet 2003 de programme pour l'outre-mer

Objective

Social aid scheme — air transport

Budget

No impact on an estimated annual budget of around EUR 6 million

Duration

10 years

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 4.7.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 390/05 |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Title | Construction of transhipment facilities on the railway line Lanaken — Maastricht |
| Legal basis | Besluit van 15 december 2004 Euregio Benelux Middengebied, Besluit 11 juni 2004 Vlaamse regering.
  Décision du 15 décembre 2004 Euregio Benelux Middengebied, Décision du 11 juin 2004 gouvernement flamand |
| Objective | Promotion of cross border freight transport |
| Budget | EUR 5,9 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.7.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 390/05

Member State

Belgium

Title

Construction of transhipment facilities on the railway line Lanaken — Maastricht

Legal basis

Besluit van 15 december 2004 Euregio Benelux Middengebied, Besluit 11 juni 2004 Vlaamse regering.

Décision du 15 décembre 2004 Euregio Benelux Middengebied, Décision du 11 juin 2004 gouvernement flamand

Objective

Promotion of cross border freight transport

Budget

EUR 5,9 million

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 16.5.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 408/05 |
| Member State | Finland |
| Title | Amendments to existing aid regimes in Finland in favour of the maritime transport of cargo |
| Legal basis | Laki ulkomaanliikenteen kauppa-alusluettelosta annetun lain muuttamisesta — Annettu Naantalissa 15 päivänä heinäkuuta 2005 |
| Objective | Preserve competitiveness of the fleet and promote the maritime shipping ‘cluster’ (employment of EC seafarers, preservation of maritime know-how in the EC and development of maritime skills and the improvement of safety) |
| Budget | EUR 900 000 per year (estimated impact of the notified measures) |
| Duration | 10 years |

Date of adoption of the decision

16.5.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 408/05

Member State

Finland

Title

Amendments to existing aid regimes in Finland in favour of the maritime transport of cargo

Legal basis

Laki ulkomaanliikenteen kauppa-alusluettelosta annetun lain muuttamisesta — Annettu Naantalissa 15 päivänä heinäkuuta 2005

Objective

Preserve competitiveness of the fleet and promote the maritime shipping ‘cluster’ (employment of EC seafarers, preservation of maritime know-how in the EC and development of maritime skills and the improvement of safety)

Budget

EUR 900 000 per year (estimated impact of the notified measures)

Duration

10 years

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 15.6.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 506/05 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Title | CIBA Specialità chimiche (Sasso Marconi) |
| Legal basis | Decisione della Giunta Regionale n. 1002 del 22 aprile 2004 concernente la legge regionale n. 18/2003 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: —;
  Overall budget: EUR 880 000 |
| Intensity | 25 % |
| Duration | 1 June 2006 — 30 June 2008 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio |

Date of adoption of the decision

15.6.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 506/05

Member State

Italy

Title

CIBA Specialità chimiche (Sasso Marconi)

Legal basis

Decisione della Giunta Regionale n. 1002 del 22 aprile 2004 concernente la legge regionale n. 18/2003

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: —;

Overall budget: EUR 880 000

Intensity

25 %

Duration

1 June 2006 — 30 June 2008

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio

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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