# Official Journal C 152/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 506 July 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 152

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 506 July 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 152/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 152/02 | State aids — Decisions to propose appropriate measures pursuant to article 88(1) of the EC Treaty where the Member State concerned has accepted those measures (
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  ) | 6 |
| 2007/C 152/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 7 |

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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 152/01

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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2007/C 152/02

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

1

6

2007/C 152/03

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

7

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 152/04 | Euro exchange rates | 12 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 152/04

Euro exchange rates

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 152/05 | F-Dijon: operation of scheduled air services — Operation of scheduled air services between Dijon and Bordeaux and between Dijon and Toulouse — Notice of a competitive public tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4 (1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the delegation of a public service | 13 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 152/06 | Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports into the Community of certain tube or pipe fittings originating, inter alia, in Thailand: modification of the name of a company subject to an individual anti-dumping duty rate | 16 |
| 2007/C 152/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4763 — Cerberus/Torex) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 17 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 152/08 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 18 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 152/05

F-Dijon: operation of scheduled air services — Operation of scheduled air services between Dijon and Bordeaux and between Dijon and Toulouse — Notice of a competitive public tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4 (1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the delegation of a public service

13

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 152/06

Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports into the Community of certain tube or pipe fittings originating, inter alia, in Thailand: modification of the name of a company subject to an individual anti-dumping duty rate

inter alia

16

2007/C 152/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4763 — Cerberus/Torex) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

17

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2007/C 152/08

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 6.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 152/1 |
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6.7.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 152/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.5.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | NN 88/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Ancona |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Fiem S.r.l. |
| Legal basis | Legge 14 maggio 2005 n. 80 (GURI 111, 14.5.2005 S.O.)
  Delibera CIPE n. 101 (GURI 227, 29.9.2005)
  D.M n. 053, 13.11.2006 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Rescue of firms in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 1,5 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 11.2006-5.2007 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.5.2007

Reference number of the aid

NN 88/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Ancona

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Fiem S.r.l.

Legal basis

Legge 14 maggio 2005 n. 80 (GURI 111, 14.5.2005 S.O.)

Delibera CIPE n. 101 (GURI 227, 29.9.2005)

D.M n. 053, 13.11.2006

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Rescue of firms in difficulty

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 1,5 million

Intensity

—

Duration

11.2006-5.2007

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico

Other information

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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 | 8.5.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 455/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Incentivazione per la diffusione di sistemi di teleriscadalmento — Lombardia |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della Giunta regionale della Lombardia n. 20119 del 23 dicembre 2004, così come modificata con la d.gr. n. VIII/1671 del 29 dicembre 2005 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Soft loan |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 30 million |
| Intensity | 40 % |
| Duration | until 31.12.2009 |
| Economic sectors | Electricity, gas and water supply |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Lombardia |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.5.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 455/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Lombardia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Incentivazione per la diffusione di sistemi di teleriscadalmento — Lombardia

Legal basis

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale della Lombardia n. 20119 del 23 dicembre 2004, così come modificata con la d.gr. n. VIII/1671 del 29 dicembre 2005

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant, Soft loan

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 30 million

Intensity

40 %

Duration

until 31.12.2009

Economic sectors

Electricity, gas and water supply

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Lombardia

Other information

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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 | 10.5.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 651/06 |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Fejlesztési adókedvezmény |
| Legal basis | 1996. évi LXXXI. törvény a társasági adóról és az osztalékadóról; .../2006. Korm. rendelet a fejlesztési adókedvezményről (tervezet) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Annual budget: HUF 20 000 million; Overall budget: HUF 140 000 million |
| Intensity | 50 % |
| Duration | until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Pénzügyminisztérium |
| József nádor tér 2-4 |
| H-1051 Budapest |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.5.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 651/06

Member State

Hungary

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Fejlesztési adókedvezmény

Legal basis

1996. évi LXXXI. törvény a társasági adóról és az osztalékadóról; .../2006. Korm. rendelet a fejlesztési adókedvezményről (tervezet)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Annual budget: HUF 20 000 million; Overall budget: HUF 140 000 million

Intensity

50 %

Duration

until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Pénzügyminisztérium

József nádor tér 2-4

H-1051 Budapest

Other information

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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 | 21.2.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 746/06 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Yorkshire and Humber |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | NYNET North Yorkshire Advanced Broadband Project |
| Legal basis | Local Government Act 2000 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: GBP 7 million |
| Intensity | 45 % |
| Duration | 2007-2016 |
| Economic sectors | Post and telecommunications |
| Name and address of the granting authority | North Yorkshire County Council |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.2.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 746/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Yorkshire and Humber

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

NYNET North Yorkshire Advanced Broadband Project

Legal basis

Local Government Act 2000

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: GBP 7 million

Intensity

45 %

Duration

2007-2016

Economic sectors

Post and telecommunications

Name and address of the granting authority

North Yorkshire County Council

Other information

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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 | 13.6.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 775/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Energiesteuerbegünstigungen für Unternehmen des produzierenden Gewerbes und Unternehmen der Land- und Forstwirtschaft |
| Legal basis | (1) § 25 Abs.1 Satz 1 Nr. 5 iVm Abs. 3 a Satz 1 Nr. 1.2, 3.2 und 4.2 MinöStG a.F., nunmehr § 54 Energiesteuergesetz, § 9 Abs. 3 StromStG (2) § 25 a MinöStG a.F., nunmehr § 55 EnergieStG, § 10 StromStG |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection, Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 2 242 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 1.1.2007-31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry, Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | — |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

13.6.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 775/06

Member State

Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Energiesteuerbegünstigungen für Unternehmen des produzierenden Gewerbes und Unternehmen der Land- und Forstwirtschaft

Legal basis

(1) § 25 Abs.1 Satz 1 Nr. 5 iVm Abs. 3 a Satz 1 Nr. 1.2, 3.2 und 4.2 MinöStG a.F., nunmehr § 54 Energiesteuergesetz, § 9 Abs. 3 StromStG (2) § 25 a MinöStG a.F., nunmehr § 55 EnergieStG, § 10 StromStG

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection, Sectoral development

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 2 242 million

Intensity

—

Duration

1.1.2007-31.12.2012

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry, Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

—

Other information

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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 | 14.5.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 889/06 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Murcia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayuda para la mejora de la calidad de la infraestructura eléctrica en Murcia |
| Legal basis | Ley 54/1997, de 27 de noviembre, del sector eléctrico, «Real Decreto 1955/2000, de 1 de diciembre», «Real Decreto 2392/2004, de 30 de diciembre, por el que se establece la tarifa eléctrica para 2005» y «Borrador del Convenio específico de colaboración entre el Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio, la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia para la realización de planes de mejora de la calidad del servicio eléctrico y planes de control de tensión en la Región de Murcia» |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 2,87 million |
| Intensity | 28,21 % |
| Duration | 2006 |
| Economic sectors | Electricity, gas and water supply |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia |
| Consejería de Industria y Medio Ambiente |
| San Cristóbal, 6 |
| E-30001 Murcia |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.5.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 889/06

Member State

Spain

Region

Murcia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayuda para la mejora de la calidad de la infraestructura eléctrica en Murcia

Legal basis

Ley 54/1997, de 27 de noviembre, del sector eléctrico, «Real Decreto 1955/2000, de 1 de diciembre», «Real Decreto 2392/2004, de 30 de diciembre, por el que se establece la tarifa eléctrica para 2005» y «Borrador del Convenio específico de colaboración entre el Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio, la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia para la realización de planes de mejora de la calidad del servicio eléctrico y planes de control de tensión en la Región de Murcia»

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 2,87 million

Intensity

28,21 %

Duration

2006

Economic sectors

Electricity, gas and water supply

Name and address of the granting authority

Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia

Consejería de Industria y Medio Ambiente

San Cristóbal, 6

E-30001 Murcia

Other information

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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 | 14.5.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 120/A/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sicilia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Miglioramento efficienza energetica PMI; azioni in favore della tutela ambientale tramite risparmio energetico nelle piccole e medie imprese |
| Legal basis | Legge della regione Sicilia 3 maggio 2001 n. 6. Art.1, comma 4, lett. a); Legge 23 dicembre 2000, n. 3888, art. 137, lett. a). |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 34,4 million |
| Intensity | 35 % |
| Duration | until 31.12.2008 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Siciliana |
| Assessorato Industria |
| Via Caltanissetta 2/e |
| I-90100 Palermo |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.5.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 120/A/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Sicilia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Miglioramento efficienza energetica PMI; azioni in favore della tutela ambientale tramite risparmio energetico nelle piccole e medie imprese

Legal basis

Legge della regione Sicilia 3 maggio 2001 n. 6. Art.1, comma 4, lett. a); Legge 23 dicembre 2000, n. 3888, art. 137, lett. a).

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 34,4 million

Intensity

35 %

Duration

until 31.12.2008

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Siciliana

Assessorato Industria

Via Caltanissetta 2/e

I-90100 Palermo

Other information

—

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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| 6.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 152/6 |
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6.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 152/6

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 152/02)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 4.4.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | E 7/05 |
| Member State | Finland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Alustakausjärjestelmä |
| Legal basis | Laki valtion alustakauksista 573/1972
  Laki 422/2001 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Shipbuilding |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Finnvera Plc — Eteläesplanadi, 8
  P.O. Box 1010
  FIN-00101 Helsinki |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.4.2007

Reference number of the aid

E 7/05

Member State

Finland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Alustakausjärjestelmä

Legal basis

Laki valtion alustakauksista 573/1972

Laki 422/2001

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Shipbuilding

Name and address of the granting authority

Finnvera Plc — Eteläesplanadi, 8

P.O. Box 1010

FIN-00101 Helsinki

Other information

—

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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| 6.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 152/7 |
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6.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 152/7

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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

(2007/C 152/03)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 29.1.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 448/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sardegna |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Interventi nelle zone agricole danneggiate (piogge alluvionali, venti impetuosi e siccità dal 1o settembre 2005 al 31 gennaio 2006 nelle province di Cagliari, Oristano e Nuoro). |
| Legal basis | Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To compensate for damage to farm structures as a result of bad weather |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04) |
| Intensity | Up to 100 % |
| Duration | Until the final payment is made |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero delle Politiche Agricole e Forestali |
| Via XX settembre, 20 |
| I-00187 Roma |

Date of adoption of the decision

29.1.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 448/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Sardegna

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Interventi nelle zone agricole danneggiate (piogge alluvionali, venti impetuosi e siccità dal 1o settembre 2005 al 31 gennaio 2006 nelle province di Cagliari, Oristano e Nuoro).

Legal basis

Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To compensate for damage to farm structures as a result of bad weather

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04)

Intensity

Up to 100 %

Duration

Until the final payment is made

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero delle Politiche Agricole e Forestali

Via XX settembre, 20

I-00187 Roma

Other information

Measure applying the scheme approved by the Commission under State aid NN 54/A/2004 (Commission letter C(2005) 1622 final, dated 7 June 2005)

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 | 8.2.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 550/A/06 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | Départements d'outre-mer |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Allègement des cotisations et contributions des exploitants agricoles non salariés dans les départements d'outre-mer (DOM) |
| Legal basis | Article L. 762-4 du code rural |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Operating aid to help deal with the structural handicaps of the French Overseas Departments |
| Form of aid | Reduction of social security contributions |
| Budget | EUR 210 000 000 |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 7 years |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'Outre Mer |
| 27 rue Oudinot |
| F-75 358 Paris |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.2.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 550/A/06

Member State

France

Region

Départements d'outre-mer

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Allègement des cotisations et contributions des exploitants agricoles non salariés dans les départements d'outre-mer (DOM)

Legal basis

Article L. 762-4 du code rural

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Operating aid to help deal with the structural handicaps of the French Overseas Departments

Form of aid

Reduction of social security contributions

Budget

EUR 210 000 000

Intensity

—

Duration

7 years

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'Outre Mer

27 rue Oudinot

F-75 358 Paris

Other information

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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 | 14.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 638/06 |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc Region |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Forest Management in the Olomouc Region |
| Legal basis | 1) | Zákon č. 129/2000 Sb. o krajích § 36, odst. 1 písm c); |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 638/06

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

Olomouc Region

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Forest Management in the Olomouc Region

Legal basis

1)

Zákon č. 129/2000 Sb. o krajích § 36, odst. 1 písm c);

| 2) | Zákon č. 289/2005 o lesích; |
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2)

Zákon č. 289/2005 o lesích;

| 3) | Pravidla pro poskytování finančních příspěvků na hospodaření v lesích na území Olomouckého kraje pro období 2007-2013 a způsobu kontroly jejich využití |
| --- | --- |

3)

Pravidla pro poskytování finančních příspěvků na hospodaření v lesích na území Olomouckého kraje pro období 2007-2013 a způsobu kontroly jejich využití

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid in the forestry sector

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Total: CZK 161 000 000 (approximately EUR 5 721 390)

Intensity

Up to 100 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2007-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture (Forestry)

Name and address of the granting authority

| Olomoucký kraj |
| --- |
| Jeremenkova 40a |
| CZ-779 11 Olomouc |

Olomoucký kraj

Jeremenkova 40a

CZ-779 11 Olomouc

Other information

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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 | 8.2.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 691/06 |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pagalba, skirta kompensuoti draudimo įmokas |
| Legal basis | — | 2002 m. birželio 25 d. Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ir kaimo plėtros įstatymas Nr. IX-978 (Valstybės žinios, Nr. 72-3009); |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.2.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 691/06

Member State

Lithuania

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pagalba, skirta kompensuoti draudimo įmokas

Legal basis

—

2002 m. birželio 25 d. Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ir kaimo plėtros įstatymas Nr. IX-978 (Valstybės žinios, Nr. 72-3009);

| — | 2004 m. kovo 4 d. Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro įsakymo Nr. 3D-92 „Draudimo įmokų dalinio kompensavimo taisyklės“ projektas. |
| --- | --- |

—

2004 m. kovo 4 d. Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro įsakymo Nr. 3D-92 „Draudimo įmokų dalinio kompensavimo taisyklės“ projektas.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Promotion of voluntary insurance covers against losses caused by animal or plant diseases, natural disasters, unfavourable weather conditions and other losses caused by adverse weather conditions.

Form of aid

Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums

Budget

Overall budget: LTL 120 million

Annual budget: LTL 20 million

Intensity

Up to 50 % of insurance premium

Duration

Six years after Commission approval

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

| Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija |
| --- |
| Gedimino pr. 19 |
| LT-01103 Vilnius |

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19

LT-01103 Vilnius

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.4.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 735/06 |
| Member State | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Region | Brandenburg |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | ECO-Strom Plus GmbH Chemie |
| Legal basis | 1. | 34. Rahmenplan der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ für den Zeitraum 2005 — 2008 (GA-Mitteln) vom 14.3.2005 in Verbindung mit der Richtlinie des Ministeriums für Wirtschaft des Landes Brandenburg zur Förderung der gewerblichen Wirtschaft im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ — GA — (GA-G) vom 12.3.2004 |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.4.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 735/06

Member State

Federal Republic of Germany

Region

Brandenburg

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

ECO-Strom Plus GmbH Chemie

Legal basis

1.

34. Rahmenplan der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ für den Zeitraum 2005 — 2008 (GA-Mitteln) vom 14.3.2005 in Verbindung mit der Richtlinie des Ministeriums für Wirtschaft des Landes Brandenburg zur Förderung der gewerblichen Wirtschaft im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ — GA — (GA-G) vom 12.3.2004

| 2. | § 3 Absatz 1 und 6 des Gesetzes über die Feststellung des Haushaltsplanes des Landes Brandenburg für die Haushaltsjahre 2005/2006 (Haushaltsgesetz 2005/2006 — HG 2005/2006) vom 24.5.2005 |
| --- | --- |

2.

§ 3 Absatz 1 und 6 des Gesetzes über die Feststellung des Haushaltsplanes des Landes Brandenburg für die Haushaltsjahre 2005/2006 (Haushaltsgesetz 2005/2006 — HG 2005/2006) vom 24.5.2005

| 3. | §§ 23 und 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) vom 21.4.1999 mit den dazugehörigen Verwaltungsvorschriften zur Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO) vom 24.1.2001 |
| --- | --- |

3.

§§ 23 und 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) vom 21.4.1999 mit den dazugehörigen Verwaltungsvorschriften zur Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO) vom 24.1.2001

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Use of renewable energies

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

EUR 24 827 000 (investment grant)

EUR 48 000 (cash grant equivalent of the performance guarantee)

Intensity

50 %

Duration

—

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

| Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg |
| --- |
| Steinstraße 104-106 |
| D-14480 Potsdam |

Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg

Steinstraße 104-106

D-14480 Potsdam

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.3.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 38/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Emilia — Romagna |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Interventi nelle zone agricole danneggiate da calamità naturali (siccità dal 15 maggio 2006 al 20 agosto 2006 nella provincia di Ferrara). |
| Legal basis | Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To compensate for damage to farm structures as a result of bad weather |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04) |
| Intensity | Up to 80 % |
| Duration | Until the final payment is made |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero delle Politiche Agricole |
| Via XX settembre, 20 |
| I-00187 Roma |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.3.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 38/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Emilia — Romagna

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Interventi nelle zone agricole danneggiate da calamità naturali (siccità dal 15 maggio 2006 al 20 agosto 2006 nella provincia di Ferrara).

Legal basis

Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To compensate for damage to farm structures as a result of bad weather

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

See the approved scheme (NN 54/A/04)

Intensity

Up to 80 %

Duration

Until the final payment is made

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero delle Politiche Agricole

Via XX settembre, 20

I-00187 Roma

Other information

Measure applying the scheme approved by the Commission under State aid NN 54/A/2004 (Commission letter C(2005) 1622 final, dated 7 June 2005)

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.4.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 73/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Accordo interprofessionale campagna 2007 per le patate destinate alla trasformazione industriale e aiuto all'ammasso privato di patate da consumo. |
| Legal basis | Provvedimenti concernenti l'Accordo interprofessionale campagna 2007 per le patate destinate alla trasformazione industriale e aiuto all'ammasso privato di patate da consumo. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Other (aid for storage, conclusion of contracts, etc.) |
| Form of aid | Grants |
| Budget | EUR 8 000 000 |
| Intensity | Amount per tonne (from EUR 0,52 to 23,24) |
| Duration | Until the end of 2007 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero delle Politiche Agricole |
| Via XX Settembre, 20 |
| I-00187 Roma |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.4.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 73/07

Member State

Italy

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Accordo interprofessionale campagna 2007 per le patate destinate alla trasformazione industriale e aiuto all'ammasso privato di patate da consumo.

Legal basis

Provvedimenti concernenti l'Accordo interprofessionale campagna 2007 per le patate destinate alla trasformazione industriale e aiuto all'ammasso privato di patate da consumo.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Other (aid for storage, conclusion of contracts, etc.)

Form of aid

Grants

Budget

EUR 8 000 000

Intensity

Amount per tonne (from EUR 0,52 to 23,24)

Duration

Until the end of 2007

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero delle Politiche Agricole

Via XX Settembre, 20

I-00187 Roma

Other information

—

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 6.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 152/12 |
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6.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 152/12

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 July 2007

(2007/C 152/04)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3640 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 167,10 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4415 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67560 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1570 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6553 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 83,77 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9240 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5840 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,650 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 246,21 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6963 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,7642 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,1289 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,495 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7664 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5854 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4426 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,6603 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7318 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0718 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 257,68 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,5598 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,3642 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3064 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 289,64 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7024 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,935 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,0070 |
| THB | Thai baht | 42,284 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3640

JPY

Japanese yen

167,10

DKK

Danish krone

7,4415

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67560

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1570

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6553

ISK

Iceland króna

83,77

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9240

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5840

CZK

Czech koruna

28,650

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

246,21

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6963

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,7642

RON

Romanian leu

3,1289

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,495

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7664

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5854

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4426

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,6603

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7318

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0718

KRW

South Korean won

1 257,68

ZAR

South African rand

9,5598

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,3642

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3064

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 289,64

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7024

PHP

Philippine peso

62,935

RUB

Russian rouble

35,0070

THB

Thai baht

42,284

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 6.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 152/13 |
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6.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 152/13

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F-Dijon: operation of scheduled air services

Operation of scheduled air services between Dijon and Bordeaux and between Dijon and Toulouse

Notice of a competitive public tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4 (1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for the delegation of a public service

(2007/C 152/05)

1.   Introduction: Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23.7.1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, France has imposed a public service obligation on scheduled air services between Dijon and Bordeaux and between Dijon and Toulouse. The terms of this public service obligation were published in Official Journal of the European Union C 151 of 5.7.2007.

If on 3.11.2007 no air carrier has commenced or is about to commence operating scheduled air services on these routes in accordance with the public service obligation imposed and without requesting financial compensation, France has decided, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4(1)(d) of the abovementioned Regulation, to limit access to the routes to a single carrier and to offer the right to operate the services from 3.12.2007 by invitation to tender.

2.   Contracting authority:

3.   Subject of the consultation: To provide, from 3.12.2007, scheduled air services in accordance with the public service obligation referred to in paragraph 1.

4.   Main features of the contract: Public service delegation contract between the delegatee carrier and the delegating public entity or entities.

The delegatee will receive the revenue. The delegating public entity or entities will pay it a contribution corresponding to the difference between the actual expenditure, excluding taxes (VAT and aviation taxes), on operating the service and the commercial revenue, excluding taxes (VAT and aviation taxes), received by it, within the limit of the maximum compensation to which the delegatee has committed itself, following deduction, where appropriate, of the penalties specified in Section 9.4 of this notice.

5.   Duration of the contract: The duration of the contract (public service delegation agreement) is three years from 3.12.2007.

6.   Participation in the consultation: Participation is open to all air carriers holding a valid operating licence issued in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23.7.1992 on licensing of air carriers.

7.   Award procedure and criteria for selecting applications: This invitation to tender is subject to Article 4(1)(d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92, Articles L 1411-1 ‘et seq’. of the General Local Authorities Code concerning public service delegations and the texts implementing them (in particular Decree No 97-638 of 31.5.1997 implementing Law No 97-210 of 11.3.1997 on strengthening the fight against illegal employment), and Decree No 2005-473 of 16.5.2005 relating ‘inter alia’ to the rules governing the allocation of financial compensation by the State and the three Orders of 16.5.2005 implementing it.

| | The application file must be drawn up in French. Where necessary, tenderers must have documents issued by public authorities in an official language of the European Union translated into French. Along with the French version, tenderers may enclose a version drafted in another official language of the European Union; this version will not be authentic. |
| --- | --- |

The application file must be drawn up in French. Where necessary, tenderers must have documents issued by public authorities in an official language of the European Union translated into French. Along with the French version, tenderers may enclose a version drafted in another official language of the European Union; this version will not be authentic.

| | The application file must contain the following:






  — | an application letter, signed by the manager or his or her representative, together with documents giving the power to sign; |
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The application file must contain the following:

—

an application letter, signed by the manager or his or her representative, together with documents giving the power to sign;

| — | a memorandum presenting the undertaking and vouching for the applicant's professional capability and financial standing in the field of air transport, together with any relevant references; this memorandum must make it possible to assess the applicant's ability to ensure the continuity of the public service and guarantee equality of treatment for users; if they so wish, applicants may base their application on the model form DC5 used in connection with the award of public contracts; |
| --- | --- |

—

a memorandum presenting the undertaking and vouching for the applicant's professional capability and financial standing in the field of air transport, together with any relevant references; this memorandum must make it possible to assess the applicant's ability to ensure the continuity of the public service and guarantee equality of treatment for users; if they so wish, applicants may base their application on the model form DC5 used in connection with the award of public contracts;

| — | the overall turnover and the turnover relating to the supply of relevant services over the last three years or, if the applicant so wishes, the balance sheets and outturn accounts for the last three years; if it cannot provide this information, the applicant must explain the reasons; |
| --- | --- |

—

the overall turnover and the turnover relating to the supply of relevant services over the last three years or, if the applicant so wishes, the balance sheets and outturn accounts for the last three years; if it cannot provide this information, the applicant must explain the reasons;

| — | a methodology note explaining how the applicant proposes to respond to the consultation file if it is allowed by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon to submit a tender, setting out, in particular:






  — | the technical and human resources which the applicant will assign to the operation of the routes; |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

a methodology note explaining how the applicant proposes to respond to the consultation file if it is allowed by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon to submit a tender, setting out, in particular:

—

the technical and human resources which the applicant will assign to the operation of the routes;

| — | the number, qualifications and assignment of personnel and any recruitments that the applicant proposes to make, |
| --- | --- |

—

the number, qualifications and assignment of personnel and any recruitments that the applicant proposes to make,

| — | the types of aircraft used and, where appropriate, their registration, |
| --- | --- |

—

the types of aircraft used and, where appropriate, their registration,

| — | a copy of the tenderer's air carrier operating licence, |
| --- | --- |

—

a copy of the tenderer's air carrier operating licence,

| — | if the operating licence was issued by a European Union Member State other than France, the tenderer must also provide the following information:






  — | the country in which the pilots' licences were issued, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

if the operating licence was issued by a European Union Member State other than France, the tenderer must also provide the following information:

—

the country in which the pilots' licences were issued,

| — | the law applicable to the employment contracts, |
| --- | --- |

—

the law applicable to the employment contracts,

| — | details of membership of social insurance bodies, |
| --- | --- |

—

details of membership of social insurance bodies,

| — | the steps taken to comply with Articles L. 341-5 and Articles D. 341-5 et seq. of the Labour Code relating to the temporary secondment of wage-earners for the purpose of supplying services on the national territory; |
| --- | --- |

—

the steps taken to comply with Articles L. 341-5 and Articles D. 341-5 et seq. of the Labour Code relating to the temporary secondment of wage-earners for the purpose of supplying services on the national territory;

| — | certificates or statements issued on honour, as provided for in Article 8 of Decree No 97-638 of 31.5.1997 and the Order of 31.1.2003 implementing Article 8 of the aforementioned Decree, vouching that the applicant has discharged its obligations with regard to taxation and social insurance, in particular covering:






  — | corporation tax, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

certificates or statements issued on honour, as provided for in Article 8 of Decree No 97-638 of 31.5.1997 and the Order of 31.1.2003 implementing Article 8 of the aforementioned Decree, vouching that the applicant has discharged its obligations with regard to taxation and social insurance, in particular covering:

—

corporation tax,

| — | value added tax, |
| --- | --- |

—

value added tax,

| — | contributions in respect of social insurance, work accidents, occupational illnesses and family allowances, |
| --- | --- |

—

contributions in respect of social insurance, work accidents, occupational illnesses and family allowances,

| — | civil aviation tax, |
| --- | --- |

—

civil aviation tax,

| — | airport tax, |
| --- | --- |

—

airport tax,

| — | tax on noise pollution from aircraft, |
| --- | --- |

—

tax on noise pollution from aircraft,

| — | solidarity levy; |
| --- | --- |

—

solidarity levy;

in the case of applications from a European Union Member State other than France, equivalent certificates or statements must be drawn up by the administrations and bodies of the country of origin;

| — | a statement issued on honour relating to the absence of conviction recorded in bulletin No 2 for offences referred to in Articles L. 324-9, L. 324-10, L. 341-6, L. 125-1 and L. 125-3 of the Labour Code; |
| --- | --- |

—

a statement issued on honour relating to the absence of conviction recorded in bulletin No 2 for offences referred to in Articles L. 324-9, L. 324-10, L. 341-6, L. 125-1 and L. 125-3 of the Labour Code;

| — | a statement issued on honour and/or proof of compliance with the obligation to employ workers with disabilities laid down in Article L. 323-1 of the Labour Code; |
| --- | --- |

—

a statement issued on honour and/or proof of compliance with the obligation to employ workers with disabilities laid down in Article L. 323-1 of the Labour Code;

| — | extract ‘K bis’ of the entry in the Companies Register, or an equivalent document; |
| --- | --- |

—

extract ‘K bis’ of the entry in the Companies Register, or an equivalent document;

| — | pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23.7.1992, an insurance certificate less than three months old covering civil liability in the event of accidents, in particular in respect of passengers, luggage, cargo, mail and third parties and conforming to Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of 21.4.2004, and in particular Article 4 thereof; |
| --- | --- |

—

pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 of 23.7.1992, an insurance certificate less than three months old covering civil liability in the event of accidents, in particular in respect of passengers, luggage, cargo, mail and third parties and conforming to Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 of 21.4.2004, and in particular Article 4 thereof;

| — | in the event of a safeguard or collective procedure measure, a copy of any judgment to this effect (if the judgment is not drawn up in French, it must be accompanied by a certified translation). |
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—

in the event of a safeguard or collective procedure measure, a copy of any judgment to this effect (if the judgment is not drawn up in French, it must be accompanied by a certified translation).

Applications will be selected with reference to the following criteria:

| — | the professional and financial guarantees offered by the applicants; |
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—

the professional and financial guarantees offered by the applicants;

| — | their ability to ensure the continuity of the public service and guarantee equality of treatment for users with regard to that service; |
| --- | --- |

—

their ability to ensure the continuity of the public service and guarantee equality of treatment for users with regard to that service;

| — | their compliance with the obligation to employ handicapped workers laid down in Article L. 323-1 of the Labour Code. |
| --- | --- |

—

their compliance with the obligation to employ handicapped workers laid down in Article L. 323-1 of the Labour Code.

8.   Criteria for the award of the contract: The carriers whose applications are allowed and accepted will subsequently be invited to submit their tenders in accordance with the procedures laid down in the specific rules for the invitation to tender, which will then be supplied to them.

In accordance with Article 38 of Law No 93-122 of 29.1.1993, the tenders thus submitted will be freely negotiated by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon.

In accordance with Article 4(1)(f) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92, the selection among the submissions will be made taking into consideration the adequacy of the service, including the prices and conditions which can be quoted to users, and the cost of the compensation required.

9.   Essential additional information:

| 9.1. | Financial compensation | The tenders submitted by the carriers who applications are accepted must specify the maximum amount required by way of compensation for operating the routes for three years from 3.12.2007, with an annual breakdown. The precise amount of compensation finally granted will be determined annually ex post on the basis of the costs and revenue actually generated by the service, within the limit of the amount stated in the tender. This maximum limit may be revised only in the event of unforeseen changes in the operating conditions. |
| --- | --- | --- |

9.1.

Financial compensation

The tenders submitted by the carriers who applications are accepted must specify the maximum amount required by way of compensation for operating the routes for three years from 3.12.2007, with an annual breakdown. The precise amount of compensation finally granted will be determined annually ex post on the basis of the costs and revenue actually generated by the service, within the limit of the amount stated in the tender. This maximum limit may be revised only in the event of unforeseen changes in the operating conditions.

| | The annual payments will be made in the form of advance payments and an adjustment balance. The balance will be paid only after approval of the carrier's accounts for the routes in question and verification that the service has been operated in accordance with the conditions laid down in Section 9.2 below. |
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The annual payments will be made in the form of advance payments and an adjustment balance. The balance will be paid only after approval of the carrier's accounts for the routes in question and verification that the service has been operated in accordance with the conditions laid down in Section 9.2 below.

| | In the event of termination of the contract before its normal expiry date, Section 9.2 will be applied as soon as possible to allow payment to the carrier of the balance due, the maximum amount referred to in the first subparagraph being reduced, where appropriate, in proportion to the actual duration of the service. |
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In the event of termination of the contract before its normal expiry date, Section 9.2 will be applied as soon as possible to allow payment to the carrier of the balance due, the maximum amount referred to in the first subparagraph being reduced, where appropriate, in proportion to the actual duration of the service.

| 9.2. | Verification of the operation of the service and of the carrier's accounts | The operation of the service and the carrier's cost accounting for the routes in question will be examined at least once a year in cooperation with the carrier. |
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9.2.

Verification of the operation of the service and of the carrier's accounts

The operation of the service and the carrier's cost accounting for the routes in question will be examined at least once a year in cooperation with the carrier.

| 9.3 | Amendment and termination of the contract | Where the carrier believes that unforeseen changes in the operating conditions justify revision of the maximum amount of financial compensation, it must present a reasoned request to the other signatory parties, which must reach a decision within two months. The contract may then be amended by means of an additional agreement. |
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9.3

Amendment and termination of the contract

Where the carrier believes that unforeseen changes in the operating conditions justify revision of the maximum amount of financial compensation, it must present a reasoned request to the other signatory parties, which must reach a decision within two months. The contract may then be amended by means of an additional agreement.

| | The contract may be terminated by either of the signatory parties before the normal end of the validity of the contract provided that a six-month period of notice is observed. In the event of serious breaches of its contractual obligations, the carrier will be deemed to have terminated the contract without notice if it does not resume the service in accordance with those obligations within one month of the serving of formal notice. |
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The contract may be terminated by either of the signatory parties before the normal end of the validity of the contract provided that a six-month period of notice is observed. In the event of serious breaches of its contractual obligations, the carrier will be deemed to have terminated the contract without notice if it does not resume the service in accordance with those obligations within one month of the serving of formal notice.

| 9.4 | Penalties or other deductions provided for in the contract | Failure by the carrier to observe the period of notice referred to in Section 10.3 will be subject either to an administrative fine pursuant to Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code, or to a penalty calculated on the basis of the number of months of default and the actual operating loss of the route during the year in question, but not exceeding the maximum financial compensation provided for in Section 9.1. |
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9.4

Penalties or other deductions provided for in the contract

Failure by the carrier to observe the period of notice referred to in Section 10.3 will be subject either to an administrative fine pursuant to Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code, or to a penalty calculated on the basis of the number of months of default and the actual operating loss of the route during the year in question, but not exceeding the maximum financial compensation provided for in Section 9.1.

| | In the event of minor breaches of the public service obligation, the maximum financial compensation provided for in Section 9.1 will be reduced, without prejudice to the application of Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code. |
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In the event of minor breaches of the public service obligation, the maximum financial compensation provided for in Section 9.1 will be reduced, without prejudice to the application of Article R.330-20 of the Civil Aviation Code.

| | Such reductions will take account, as appropriate, of the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier, the number of flights made with less than the required capacity, and the number of flights not complying with the public service obligation in terms of stopovers and fares charged. |
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Such reductions will take account, as appropriate, of the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier, the number of flights made with less than the required capacity, and the number of flights not complying with the public service obligation in terms of stopovers and fares charged.

10.   Submission of applications: Application files must be enclosed in sealed envelopes marked: ‘Réponse à l'appel de candidatures n° 2007-11 – À n'ouvrir que par le destinataire’. They must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt (the date on the latter serving as proof of the date of receipt) or delivered by hand (in which case a receipt must be obtained) to reach the following address by no later than 29.8.2007 (17:00) local time:

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon, 1, place du Théâtre, BP 370, F-21010 Dijon.

11.   Subsequent procedure: No later than 4.9.2007, the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon will send the selected applicants the tender rules and a draft contract.

The selected applicants must submit their tender by 27.9.2007 (17:00) local time.

The tender will be binding on the tenderer for a period of 280 days from its submission.

12.   Validity of the public tender: The validity of this invitation to tender is subject to the condition that no Community carrier presents by 3.11.2007 a programme for operating the route in question from 3.12.2007 in accordance with the public service obligation imposed and without receiving any financial compensation.

13.   Requests for additional information: To obtain any information they may need, applicants may contact Monsieur le Président de la Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Dijon at the address/fax number indicated in Section 2 above, exclusively by letter, e-mail or fax.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

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Notice concerning the anti-dumping measures in force in respect of imports into the Community of certain tube or pipe fittings originating, inter alia, in Thailand: modification of the name of a company subject to an individual anti-dumping duty rate

(2007/C 152/06)

Imports of certain tube or pipe-fittings, of iron or steel, originating, inter alia, in Thailand are subject to definitive anti-dumping duties, imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003 (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1496/2004 (2).

Awaji Sangyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a company located in Thailand, whose exports to the Community of certain tube or pipe-fittings of iron or steel, are subject to an individual anti-dumping duty rate of 7,4 % by the aforementioned Regulation, has informed the Commission that on 1 August 2006 it changed its name to Awaji Materia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The company has argued that the change of name does not affect the right of the company to benefit from the individual duty rate applied to the company under its previous name of Awaji Sangyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

The Commission has examined the information supplied and concluded that the change of name in no way affects the findings of Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003 as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1496/2004. Therefore, the reference to Awaji Sangyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Samutprakarn should be read as Awaji Materia (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Samutprakarn in Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003.

The Taric additional code 8850 previously attributed to Awaji Sangyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd, shall apply to Awaji Materia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

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(1)  OJ L 139, 6.6.2003, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 275, 25.8.2004, p. 1.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4763 — Cerberus/Torex)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 152/07)

| 1. | On 28 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Promontoria Holding XIX B.V. (‘Promontoria’, The Netherlands) and Toro US Newco Corp. (‘Toro’, United States) controlled by Cerberus Group (‘Cerberus’, United Sates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of Torex Retail PLC (‘Torex’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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1.

On 28 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Promontoria Holding XIX B.V. (‘Promontoria’, The Netherlands) and Toro US Newco Corp. (‘Toro’, United States) controlled by Cerberus Group (‘Cerberus’, United Sates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of Torex Retail PLC (‘Torex’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | for Cerberus: private equity fund; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Cerberus: private equity fund;

| — | for Promontoria: investment company controlled by Cerberus; |
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for Promontoria: investment company controlled by Cerberus;

| — | for Toro: investment company controlled by Cerberus; |
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for Toro: investment company controlled by Cerberus;

| — | for Torex: provider of retail-store related software and services, primarily in the UK. |
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for Torex: provider of retail-store related software and services, primarily 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4763 — Cerberus/Torex, to the following address:





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

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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4763 — Cerberus/Torex, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussels

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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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OTHER ACTS

Commission

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2007/C 152/08)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA’

EC No: IT/PGI/005/0430/18.11.2004

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali |
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| Address: | Via XX Settembre, 20 |
| I-00187 Roma |

Name:

Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre, 20

I-00187 Roma

Tel.:

(39) 06 481 99 68

Fax:

(39) 06 42 01 31 26

e-mail:

qualita@politicheagricole.it

2.   Applicant group:

| Name: | Consorzio Aceto Balsamico di Modena Soc. Coop. a r.l — Consorzio Produzione Certificata Aceto Balsamico Modenese — Comitato Produttori Indipendenti Aceto Balsamico di Modena |
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| Address: | c/o C.C.I.A.A. |
| Via Ganaceto, 134 |
| I-41100 Modena |

Name:

Consorzio Aceto Balsamico di Modena Soc. Coop. a r.l — Consorzio Produzione Certificata Aceto Balsamico Modenese — Comitato Produttori Indipendenti Aceto Balsamico di Modena

Address:

c/o C.C.I.A.A.

Via Ganaceto, 134

I-41100 Modena

Tel.:

—

Fax:

—

e-mail:

—

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Group 1.8.: Other Annex I products — vinegar

4.   Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1   Name: ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’

4.2   Description: Analytical:

Density at 20 °C no less than 1.06 for the refined product;

Actual alcohol strength no more than 1,5 % by volume;

Total acidity no less than 6 %;

Total sulphur anhydride no more than 100 mg/litre;

Ash: no less than 2,5 per thousand;

Net dry extract no less than 30g per litre;

Reducing sugars: no less than 110g/litre;

Organoleptic properties:

Clarity: clear and bright;

Colour: deep brown;

Aroma: persistent, delicate and slightly acidic with woody overtones;

Taste: bitter-sweet, balanced.

4.3   Geographical area: ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ must be produced within the provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

4.4   Proof of origin: Each stage of the production process must be monitored by the inspection body according to the monitoring plan, with all inputs and outputs recorded. This, along with the compilation of specific lists managed by the inspection body of the land registry parcels in which the vine growing and growers, must producers, processors and bottlers are located, and timely notification to the inspection body of the quantities produced, packaged and labelled ensures product traceability. All natural and legal persons recorded in the lists may be subject to checks by the inspection body, according to the terms of the production specification and the corresponding monitoring plan.

4.5   Method of production: Aceto Balsamico di Modena is obtained from grape must that is partially fermented and/or boiled and/or concentrated by adding a quantity of vinegar aged for at least 10 years and with the addition of at least 10 % of vinegar produced from the acidification of wine only. The percentage of boiled and/or concentrated grape must should not be less than 20 % of the volume sent for processing. The concentration increases until the initial amount of must attains a density of no less than 1,240 at a temperature of 20 °C.

In order to ensure that Aceto Balsamico di Modena acquires the properties described in Article 2, the grape must shall be produced from the following vine varieties: Lambruscho, Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Albana, Ancellotta, Fortana and Montuni and it must have the following characteristics:

minimum total acidity: 8g/kg (only for boiled and concentrated must)

minimum dry extract content: 55g/kg (only for boiled and concentrated must)

A maximum of 2 % by volume of end product of caramel may be added for colour stability. No other substance may be added. Production of ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ must follow the customary method of acidification using selected bacterial colonies or using the well-established method of slow acidification with wood chippings, followed by refining. In any case, acidification and refining take place in high-quality wood receptacles, such as sessile oak, chestnut, oak, mulberry or juniper, within a minimum period of 60 days from the date at which the raw materials are assembled and ready for the preparation period. The receptacles in which ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ is released for direct consumption must be made of glass, wood, ceramic or terracotta with the following capacity: 0,25 litres; 0,50 litres; 0,75 litres; 1 litre; 2 litres; 3 litres or 5 litres; and in single-dose sachets of a maximum capacity of 25 ml made of plastic or composite materials, bearing the same wording as that on the labels of bottles. The following stages must take place in the geographical area of origin: assembly of raw materials, processing, refining and/or ageing in wood receptacles.

4.6   Link: Aceto Balsamico di Modena has a very high reputation on both national and international markets, amply demonstrated by the frequent use of the product in many recipes and the volume of references to it on the internet, in the press and in the media. This reputation helps consumers immediately recognise the uniqueness and authenticity of the product in question.

Aceto Balsamico di Modena has for a long time represented the culture and history of Modena and its worldwide reputation is undeniable. The product is closely linked to the knowledge, traditions and skills of the local population, which has created an exclusive and distinctive local product. Aceto Balsamico di Modena has become part of the social and economic fabric of this area, becoming the source of income for many operators and an integral part of culinary tradition, given the key role it plays in countless regional recipes. Dedicated festivals and events have taken place for many years stemming from time-honoured traditions. Local producers attend, also as an opportunity to compare their produce, which perpetuates local methods. As a specific and unusual product, Aceto Balsamico di Modena has built its reputation and appreciation over the years to achieve worldwide acclaim, and consumers make the ideal connection between the product ‘experience’ and the image of culinary quality in the area of the two provinces of Emilia-Romagna.

4.7   Inspection body:

| Name: | CSQA Certificazioni srl |
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| Address: | Via S. Gaetano, 74 |
| I-36016 Thiene (VI) |

Name:

CSQA Certificazioni srl

Address:

Via S. Gaetano, 74

I-36016 Thiene (VI)

Tel.:

(39) 0445 31 30 11

Fax:

(39) 0445 31 30 70

e-mail:

csqa@csqa.it

4.8   Labelling: The packaging must bear the name of the designation ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ along with the wording ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ written in full or abbreviated, in Italian and/or in the language of the country of destination. Only the wording ‘invecchiato’ (aged) without any further additions may also appear, provided that the product is aged for a period of no less than three years in casks, barrels or other wooden receptacles.

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006 p. 12.

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