# Official Journal C 349/2019

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6215 October 2019 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 349

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6215 October 2019

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| Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 349/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9405 — CPF/Itochu/HyLife) (
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  ) | 1 |

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 349/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9405 — CPF/Itochu/HyLife) (
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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2019/C 349/02 | Notice for the attention of the persons subject to restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721, and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them | 2 |
| 2019/C 349/03 | Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them apply | 3 |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 349/04 | Euro exchange rates — 14 October 2019 | 4 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2019/C 349/05 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  2
  ) | 5 |
| 2019/C 349/06 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
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  ) | 6 |
| 2019/C 349/07 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
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| 2019/C 349/08 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
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  ) | 8 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2019/C 349/02

Notice for the attention of the persons subject to restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721, and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

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2019/C 349/03

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them apply

3

European Commission

2019/C 349/04

Euro exchange rates — 14 October 2019

4

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2019/C 349/05

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  2
  )

2

5

2019/C 349/06

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  2
  )

2

6

2019/C 349/07

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  )

1

7

2019/C 349/08

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (
  1
  )

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 349/09 | CALL FOR PROPOSALS — EACEA 33/2019 UNDER THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME KA3 — Support for Policy Reform Centres of Vocational Excellence | 9 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2019/C 349/09

CALL FOR PROPOSALS — EACEA 33/2019 UNDER THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME KA3 — Support for Policy Reform Centres of Vocational Excellence

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| | Corrigenda |
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| | Corrigendum to Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China: name change of one company subject to the duty for cooperating non-sampled companies ( OJ C 333, 4.10.2019 ) | 12 |

Corrigenda

Corrigendum to Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China: name change of one company subject to the duty for cooperating non-sampled companies ( OJ C 333, 4.10.2019 )

( OJ C 333, 4.10.2019 )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/1 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9405 — CPF/Itochu/HyLife)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 349/01)

On 9 October 2019, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). 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:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/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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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/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 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9405. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32019M9405. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/2 |
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15.10.2019

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/2

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Notice for the attention of the persons subject to restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721, and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

(2019/C 349/02)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons appearing in the Annex to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 (1), as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721 (2), and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717 (4) concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them.

The Council of the European Union has decided that those persons should be included on the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities subject to restrictive measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and in Regulation (EU) 2016/1686.

The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for essential needs or specific payments in accordance with Article 5 of that Regulation.

The persons concerned may submit a request to obtain the Council’s statement of reasons for including them on the above-mentioned list. Any such request should be sent to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| RELEX.1.C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The persons concerned may at any time submit a request to the Council, together with any supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the list should be reconsidered, to the address provided above. In this regard, the attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the regular review by the Council of the list according to Article 6(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1686. In order for requests to be considered at the next review, they should be submitted by 31 July 2020.

The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council’s decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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(1)  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25.

(2)  OJ L 262, 15.10.2019, p. 64.

(3)  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 262, 15.10.2019, p. 11.

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| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/3 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/3

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Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them apply

(2019/C 349/03)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

The legal basis for this processing operation are Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 (2), as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721 (3), and Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 (4), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717 (5).

The controller of this processing operation is the Department RELEX.1.C in the Directorate-General for Foreign Affairs, Enlargement and Civil Protection — RELEX of the General Secretariat of the Council (GSC), that can be contacted at:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| RELEX.1.C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The GSC’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:

Data Protection Officer

data.protection@consilium.europa.eu

The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1721, and Regulation (EU) 2016/1686, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1717.

The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil the listing criteria as laid down in Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 and Regulation (EU) 2016/1686.

The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the statement of reasons and any other data related thereto.

The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Without prejudice to restrictions pursuant to Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the exercise of the rights of the data subjects such as the right of access, as well as the rights to rectification or to object will be answered in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the restrictive measures or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.

Without prejudice to any judicial, administrative or non-judicial remedy, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 (edps@edps.europa.eu).

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(1)  OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39.

(2)  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25.

(3)  OJ L 262, 15.10.2019, p. 64.

(4)  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 1.

(5)  OJ L 262, 15.10.2019, p. 11.

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European Commission

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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/4

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Euro exchange rates (1)

14 October 2019

(2019/C 349/04)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1031 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 119,40 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4689 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87983 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,8523 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0983 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 138,10 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,0463 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,823 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 331,44 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2931 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7546 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,5424 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6325 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4576 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,6529 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7529 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5103 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 307,06 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,3283 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,7988 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4315 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 586,80 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6198 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 56,899 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 70,8543 |
| THB | Thai baht | 33,529 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,5395 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,2983 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 78,5245 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1031

JPY

Japanese yen

119,40

DKK

Danish krone

7,4689

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87983

SEK

Swedish krona

10,8523

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0983

ISK

Iceland króna

138,10

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,0463

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,823

HUF

Hungarian forint

331,44

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2931

RON

Romanian leu

4,7546

TRY

Turkish lira

6,5424

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6325

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4576

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,6529

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7529

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5103

KRW

South Korean won

1 307,06

ZAR

South African rand

16,3283

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,7988

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4315

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 586,80

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6198

PHP

Philippine peso

56,899

RUB

Russian rouble

70,8543

THB

Thai baht

33,529

BRL

Brazilian real

4,5395

MXN

Mexican peso

21,2983

INR

Indian rupee

78,5245

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/5 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/5

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA Relevance)

(2019/C 349/05)

| Member State | Czech Republic |
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| Route concerned | Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany) |
| Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations | 25 March 2018 |
| Date of entry into force of modifications | 29 March 2020 |
| Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained | For further information please contact:





  Jihomoravský kraj – Krajský úřad |
| Žerotínovo nám. 449/3 |
| 601 82 Brno |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |

Member State

Czech Republic

Route concerned

Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany)

Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations

25 March 2018

Date of entry into force of modifications

29 March 2020

Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained

For further information please contact:

Jihomoravský kraj – Krajský úřad

Žerotínovo nám. 449/3

601 82 Brno

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel. +420 541651338

Fax +420 541651349

Email: megova.dana@kr-jihomoravsky.cz

Website: www.kr-jihomoravsky.cz

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| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/6 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/6

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA Relevance)

(2019/C 349/06)

| Member State | Czech Republic |
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| Concerned routes | Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany) |
| Period of validity of the contract | Approximately 29 March 2020–28 March 2024 |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 3 February 2020 |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the modified public service obligations can be obtained | For further information please contact:





  Jihomoravský kraj – Krajský úřad |
| Žerotínovo nám. 449/3 |
| 601 82 Brno |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |

Member State

Czech Republic

Concerned routes

Brno (Czech Republic) – Munich (Germany)

Period of validity of the contract

Approximately 29 March 2020–28 March 2024

Deadline for submission of tenders

3 February 2020

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the modified public service obligations can be obtained

For further information please contact:

Jihomoravský kraj – Krajský úřad

Žerotínovo nám. 449/3

601 82 Brno

CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel. +420 541651338

Fax +420 541651349

Email: megova.dana@kr-jihomoravsky-cz

Website: www.kr-jihomoravsky.cz

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15.10.2019

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/7

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 349/07)

| Member State | Estonia |
| --- | --- |
| Route concerned | Tallinn (TLL) — Kuressaare (URE) |
| Period of validity of the contract | 1 April 2020-31 March 2024 |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 1 February 2020 |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained free of charge | Further information:





  Estonian Road Administration |
| Riigihangete talitus |
| Teelise 4 |
| 10916, Tallinn |
| EESTI/ESTONIA |

Member State

Estonia

Route concerned

Tallinn (TLL) — Kuressaare (URE)

Period of validity of the contract

1 April 2020-31 March 2024

Deadline for submission of tenders

1 February 2020

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained free of charge

Further information:

Estonian Road Administration

Riigihangete talitus

Teelise 4

10916, Tallinn

EESTI/ESTONIA

Tel. +372 6119300

Email: INFO@MNT.EE

Internet:

https://riigihanked.riik.ee/rhr-web/#/procurement/1602749/overview/activities

https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:436203-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=0

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| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/8 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/8

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 349/08)

| Member State | Estonia |
| --- | --- |
| Route concerned | Tallinn (TLL) — Kuressaare (URE) |
| Date of entry into force of public service obligations | 1 April 2020 |
| Address where the text and any other information or documentation related to the public service obligations can be obtained free of charge | Further information:





  Estonian Road Administration |
| Riigihangete talitus |
| Teelise 4 |
| 10916, Tallinn |
| EESTI/ESTONIA |

Member State

Estonia

Route concerned

Tallinn (TLL) — Kuressaare (URE)

Date of entry into force of public service obligations

1 April 2020

Address where the text and any other information or documentation related to the public service obligations can be obtained free of charge

Further information:

Estonian Road Administration

Riigihangete talitus

Teelise 4

10916, Tallinn

EESTI/ESTONIA

Tel. +372 6119300

Email: INFO@MNT.EE

Internet:

https://riigihanked.riik.ee/rhr-web/#/procurement/1602749/overview/activities

https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:436203-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=0

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/9 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/9

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS — EACEA 33/2019

UNDER THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME

KA3 — Support for Policy Reform

Centres of Vocational Excellence

(2019/C 349/09)

1.   Objective

The overall objective of the call is to support the establishment and development of transnational cooperation platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) to connect Centres operating in a given local context at European level.

The transnational cooperation platforms will bring together CoVEs that:

| — | Share a common interest in specific sectors or trades (e.g. aeronautics, e-mobility, healthcare, tourism, etc.), or |
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Share a common interest in specific sectors or trades (e.g. aeronautics, e-mobility, healthcare, tourism, etc.), or

| — | Develop together innovative approaches to tackle societal, technological and economic challenges (e.g. climate change, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, sustainable development goals, integration of migrants, supporting learners with disabilities/special needs, upskilling people with low skills and/or low qualification levels, etc.). |
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Develop together innovative approaches to tackle societal, technological and economic challenges (e.g. climate change, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, sustainable development goals, integration of migrants, supporting learners with disabilities/special needs, upskilling people with low skills and/or low qualification levels, etc.).

The platforms will create world-class reference points for vocational training. They will be inclusive and either bring together existing CoVEs in different countries, or expand the model by linking well-established CoVEs in one country with partners in other countries, that intend to develop CoVEs in their local eco-system, thus contributing to ‘upward convergence’ of VET excellence.

The CoVEs will adopt a bottom-up approach to excellence where VET institutions are capable of rapidly adapting skills provision to evolving local needs. They aim to bring together a set of local/regional partners such as initial and continuing VET providers, tertiary education institutions including universities of applied sciences and polytechnics, research institutions, science parks, companies, social enterprises, chambers and their associations, social partners, sectoral skills councils, professional/sector associations, national and regional authorities and development agencies, public employment services, etc.

Projects must provide evidence that they aim to:

| — | Establish strong and enduring relationships at both local and transnational levels, between the VET community and businesses, in which interactions are reciprocal and mutually beneficial, and |
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Establish strong and enduring relationships at both local and transnational levels, between the VET community and businesses, in which interactions are reciprocal and mutually beneficial, and

| — | Integrate activities, build reflexive relationships between the various activities and services, and |
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Integrate activities, build reflexive relationships between the various activities and services, and

| — | Be firmly anchored into wider frameworks of regional development, innovation and/or smart specialisation strategies. These can be either existing strategies (to be clearly identified) or being developed in the context of the project (describing how the project contributes to those strategies). |
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Be firmly anchored into wider frameworks of regional development, innovation and/or smart specialisation strategies. These can be either existing strategies (to be clearly identified) or being developed in the context of the project (describing how the project contributes to those strategies).

2.   Partnerships

The partnership shall include at least eight full partners from a minimum of four Erasmus+ Programme countries (including at least two Member States of the European Union).

Each country must involve:

| a) | at least one company, industry or sector representatives (e.g. chambers or trade associations), and |
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at least one company, industry or sector representatives (e.g. chambers or trade associations), and

| b) | at least one vocational education and training provider (at secondary and/or tertiary level (1)). |
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at least one vocational education and training provider (at secondary and/or tertiary level (1)).

One of the partners above will be the coordinating organisation, applying for the Erasmus+ grant on behalf of the partnership.

Further composition of the partnership should reflect the specific nature of the proposal.

The Erasmus+ Programme countries are the following:

| — | The 28 Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom (2); |
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The 28 Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom (2);

| — | The non EU Programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey. |
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The non EU Programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey.

Organisations from Erasmus+ Programme and/or Partner countries (3) can be associated partners, to the extent it is demonstrated that their participation brings an added value to the CoVE. For contractual management issues, associated partners, being from Programme countries or Partner countries, are not considered as part of the project partners, and they do not receive funding. However their involvement and role in the project and different activities have to be clearly described.

3.   Activities

Activities must start on 1 October 2020 or 1 November 2020. The duration of the projects is 4 years.

Centres of Vocational Excellence are characterised by adopting a systemic approach through which VET institutions actively contribute to co-create skills ecosystems, together with a wide range of other local/regional partners. CoVEs are expected to go far beyond the simple provision of a quality vocational qualification.

Features that characterise CoVEs include a set of activities grouped under three clusters (see section 2.2 under the Applicants’ Guidelines).

The project must include relevant deliverables linked to:

| — | at least 3 activities related to Cluster 1 — Teaching and learning, and |
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at least 3 activities related to Cluster 1 — Teaching and learning, and

| — | at least 3 activities related to Cluster 2 — Cooperation and partnership, and |
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at least 3 activities related to Cluster 2 — Cooperation and partnership, and

| — | at least 2 activities related to Cluster 3 — Governance and funding. |
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at least 2 activities related to Cluster 3 — Governance and funding.

The list is non-exhaustive, and applicants can include other activities. These must demonstrate, though, that they are particularly appropriate to meet the objectives of the call and identified needs, and must be considered and presented as part of a coherent set of activities.

Projects are required to apply EU wide instruments and tools whenever relevant.

They should also aim to adopt an inclusive dimension, by including actions that help address diversity and promote – in particular through innovative and integrated approaches – ownership of shared values, equality, including gender equality, and non-discrimination and social inclusion, including for people with special needs/fewer opportunities.

A particular focus will be on digital skills as they are increasingly important on all job profiles across the entire labour market, as well as skills to support the transition to a circular and greener economy to meet emerging professional needs for green skills and sustainable development.

Applications must include a long-term action plan for the progressive roll-out of project deliverables after the project has finished. This plan shall be based on sustained partnerships between education and training providers and key industry stakeholders at the appropriate level. It should include the identification of appropriate governance structures, as well as plans for scalability and financial sustainability. It should also ensure the appropriate visibility and wide dissemination of the work of the platforms.

The activities must take place in Erasmus+ Programme countries.

4.   Award criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

| 1. | Relevance of the project (Maximum 35 points – Threshold: minimum 18 points); |
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Relevance of the project (Maximum 35 points – Threshold: minimum 18 points);

| 2. | Quality of the project design and implementation (Maximum 25 points – Threshold: minimum 13 points); |
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Quality of the project design and implementation (Maximum 25 points – Threshold: minimum 13 points);

| 3. | Quality of the project consortium and cooperation arrangements (Maximum 20 points – Threshold: minimum 11 points); |
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Quality of the project consortium and cooperation arrangements (Maximum 20 points – Threshold: minimum 11 points);

| 4. | Impact and dissemination (Maximum 20 points – Threshold: minimum 11 points). |
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Impact and dissemination (Maximum 20 points – Threshold: minimum 11 points).

To be considered for funding, applications must score at least 70 points (out of 100 points in total), also taking into account the necessary minimum threshold for each of the four award criteria.

5.   Budget

The total budget earmarked for the co-financing of projects is estimated at a maximum of 20 million euros. Financial contribution form the EU cannot exceed 80 % of the total eligible costs.

The maximum EU grant per project is 4 million euros.

The Agency reserves the right not to distribute all the funds available.

6.   Deadline for submission of applications

Applications must be submitted no later than 20 February 2020, 17.00 (Brussels time), using the correct official application form (eForm) and drafted in one of the EU official languages.

7.   Full details

The Applicants’ Guidelines together with the application eForm are available at the following internet address: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/ka3-centers-of-vocational-excellence_en

Applications must comply with all terms of the Guidelines.

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(1)  However, applications cannot include only activities that target exclusively learners at tertiary level; applications that focus on VET at tertiary level (EQF levels 6 to 8) must include at least one other VET qualification level between EQF levels 3 to 5.

(2)  For British applicants: Please be aware that eligibility criteria must be complied with for the entire duration of the grant. If the United Kingdom withdraws from the EU during the grant period without concluding an agreement with the EU ensuring in particular that British applicants continue to be eligible, you will cease to receive EU funding (while continuing, where possible, to participate) or be required to leave the project on the basis of the Article II.17.3.1(a) of the grant agreement.

(3)  The Erasmus+ Partner countries are listed in the Applicants’ Guidelines under section 6.2.

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Corrigenda

| 15.10.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 349/12 |
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15.10.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 349/12

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Corrigendum to Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China: name change of one company subject to the duty for cooperating non-sampled companies

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 333 of 4 October 2019
  )

(2019/C 349/10)

On page 15, in the second paragraph, the first table and the last paragraph:

for:

‘Fujian Dehua Hiap Huat Koyo Toki Co., Ltd’,

read:

‘Fujian Dehua Hiap Huat Koyo Toki Co., Ltd.’;

on page 15, in the second table:

for:

‘Luzerne (Fujian) Group Co., Ltd’,

read:

‘Luzerne (Fujian) Group Co., Ltd.’.

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