# Official Journal C 149/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5114 June 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 149

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5114 June 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 149/01 | 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 |
| 2008/C 149/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2008/C 149/03 | Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: cadmium and cadmium oxide (
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  ) | 6 |
| 2008/C 149/04 | Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), 2-furaldehyde (furfural), perboric acid, sodium salt (
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  ) | 14 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 149/01

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

1

1

2008/C 149/02

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

1

5

2008/C 149/03

Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: cadmium and cadmium oxide (
  1
  )

1

6

2008/C 149/04

Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), 2-furaldehyde (furfural), perboric acid, sodium salt (
  1
  )

1

14

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 149/05 | Euro exchange rates | 21 |
| 2008/C 149/06 | Commission Communication concerning the implementation of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic Management network (
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 149/05

Euro exchange rates

21

2008/C 149/06

Commission Communication concerning the implementation of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic Management network (
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1

22

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 149/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5203 — EZW/Gazeley) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 149/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5203 — EZW/Gazeley) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

23

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/1 |
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14.6.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/1

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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)

(2008/C 149/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 2.4.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 379/07 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Comunitat Valenciana |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas para la amortización de los costes de producción de los largometrajes Valencianos |
| Legal basis | Ley no 1/2006, de 19 de abril, de La Generalitat, del Sector Audiovisual. Decreto del Consell, por el que se regulan las ayudas a la amortización de los costes de producción de los largometrajes valencianos (pendiente de aprobación) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 1,5 million
  Overall budget: EUR 9 million |
| Intensity | 17 % |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Recreational, cultural sporting activities |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Instituto Valenciano de Cinematografía Ricardo Muñoz Suay-Filmoteca |
| Plaza del Ayuntamiento, no 17 |
| E-46002 Valencia |

Date of adoption of the decision

2.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 379/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Comunitat Valenciana

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas para la amortización de los costes de producción de los largometrajes Valencianos

Legal basis

Ley no 1/2006, de 19 de abril, de La Generalitat, del Sector Audiovisual. Decreto del Consell, por el que se regulan las ayudas a la amortización de los costes de producción de los largometrajes valencianos (pendiente de aprobación)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 1,5 million

Overall budget: EUR 9 million

Intensity

17 %

Duration

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Recreational, cultural sporting activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Instituto Valenciano de Cinematografía Ricardo Muñoz Suay-Filmoteca

Plaza del Ayuntamiento, no 17

E-46002 Valencia

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 | 13.3.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 394/07 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Vindkraft omfattes ikke af nye bestemmelser om lavere afskrivningssats |
| Legal basis | Lov om skattemæssige afskrivninger (ændret ved lov nr. 540 af 6. juni 2007) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Annual budget: DKK 15 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 1.1.2008-31.12.2017 |
| Economic sectors | Wind mills |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Finansministeriet |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

13.3.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 394/07

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Vindkraft omfattes ikke af nye bestemmelser om lavere afskrivningssats

Legal basis

Lov om skattemæssige afskrivninger (ændret ved lov nr. 540 af 6. juni 2007)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Annual budget: DKK 15 million

Intensity

—

Duration

1.1.2008-31.12.2017

Economic sectors

Wind mills

Name and address of the granting authority

Finansministeriet

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.12.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 567/07 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ændring af elproduktionstilskuddet |
| Legal basis | Lov om tilskud til elproduktion, jf. Lovbekendtgørelse nr. 490 af 13. juni 2003 med de ændringer, som følger af Lov nr. 1232 af 27. december 2003, Lov nr. 428 af 6. juni 2005, Lov nr. 538 af 8. juni 2006 og Lov nr. 550 af 6. juni 2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: DKK 270 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2018 |
| Economic sectors | Production of electricity |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Energistyrelsen |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.12.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 567/07

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ændring af elproduktionstilskuddet

Legal basis

Lov om tilskud til elproduktion, jf. Lovbekendtgørelse nr. 490 af 13. juni 2003 med de ændringer, som følger af Lov nr. 1232 af 27. december 2003, Lov nr. 428 af 6. juni 2005, Lov nr. 538 af 8. juni 2006 og Lov nr. 550 af 6. juni 2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: DKK 270 million

Intensity

—

Duration

Until 31.12.2018

Economic sectors

Production of electricity

Name and address of the granting authority

Energistyrelsen

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/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.5.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 652/07 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Northern Ireland Spin-outs (NISPO) — Risk Capital |
| Legal basis | Article 7 of the Industrial Development (Northern Ireland) Order 1982, as amended by 2002 ID Act |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital, Regional development |
| Form of aid | Provision of risk capital |
| Budget | Overall budget: GBP 7 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 1.4.2008-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Invest NI |
| Bedford Square |
| Belfast, BT2 7ES |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.5.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 652/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Northern Ireland

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Northern Ireland Spin-outs (NISPO) — Risk Capital

Legal basis

Article 7 of the Industrial Development (Northern Ireland) Order 1982, as amended by 2002 ID Act

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital, Regional development

Form of aid

Provision of risk capital

Budget

Overall budget: GBP 7 million

Intensity

—

Duration

1.4.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Invest NI

Bedford Square

Belfast, BT2 7ES

United Kingdom

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 | 5.2.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 779/07 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | País Vasco |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Programa de ayudas para fomento de acciones y proyectos de ahorro, eficiencia energética y utilización de energías renovables |
| Legal basis | Orden de 14 de diciembre de 2005, de la Consejera de Industria, Comercio y Turismo, por la que se regula el Programa de ayudas para fomento de acciones y proyectos de ahorro, eficiencia energética y utilización de energías renovables |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection, Energy saving |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 3,5 million |
| Intensity | 50 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2008-31.12.2008 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Consejera de Industria
  Comercio y Turismo
  País Vasco |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

5.2.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 779/07

Member State

Spain

Region

País Vasco

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Programa de ayudas para fomento de acciones y proyectos de ahorro, eficiencia energética y utilización de energías renovables

Legal basis

Orden de 14 de diciembre de 2005, de la Consejera de Industria, Comercio y Turismo, por la que se regula el Programa de ayudas para fomento de acciones y proyectos de ahorro, eficiencia energética y utilización de energías renovables

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection, Energy saving

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 3,5 million

Intensity

50 %

Duration

1.1.2008-31.12.2008

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Consejera de Industria

Comercio y Turismo

País Vasco

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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| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/5 |
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14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/5

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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)

(2008/C 149/02)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.12.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 586/07 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Forlængelse og ændring af lempelsen af spildevandsafgiften |
| Legal basis | Spildevandsafgiftslov (LBKG nr. 636 af 21.8.1998) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Tax allowance |
| Budget | Overall budget: DKK 100 million |
| Intensity | 80 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2008-31.12.2017 |
| Economic sectors | Beneficiaries in six sectors: cellulose, vitamin, organic pigment production, fish processing, sugar and pectin production |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Finansministeriet |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.12.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 586/07

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Forlængelse og ændring af lempelsen af spildevandsafgiften

Legal basis

Spildevandsafgiftslov (LBKG nr. 636 af 21.8.1998)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Tax allowance

Budget

Overall budget: DKK 100 million

Intensity

80 %

Duration

1.1.2008-31.12.2017

Economic sectors

Beneficiaries in six sectors: cellulose, vitamin, organic pigment production, fish processing, sugar and pectin production

Name and address of the granting authority

Finansministeriet

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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| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/6 |
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14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/6

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Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: cadmium and cadmium oxide

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 149/03)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1) involves the data reporting, priority setting, risk evaluation and, where necessary, development of strategies for limiting the risks of existing substances.

In the framework of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 the following substances have been identified as priority substances for evaluation in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 143/97 (2) concerning the third list of priority substances as foreseen under Regulation (EEC) No 793/93:

| — | cadmium, |
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cadmium,

| — | cadmium oxide. |
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cadmium oxide.

The rapporteur Member State designated pursuant to those Regulations have completed the risk evaluation activities with regard to man and the environment for those substances in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 of 28 June 1994 laying down the principles for the assessment of risks to man and the environment of existing substances (3) and have suggested a strategy for limiting the risks in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.

The Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment (SCTEE) has been consulted and has issued opinions with respect to the risk evaluations carried out by the rapporteurs. These opinions can be found on the website of the Scientific Committees.

Article 11(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 stipulates that the results of the risk evaluation and the recommended strategy for limiting the risks shall be adopted at Community level and published by the Commission. This Communication, together with the corresponding Commission Recommendation 2008/446/EC (4), provides the results of risk evaluations (5) and strategies for limiting the risks for the above mentioned substances.

The results of the risk evaluation and strategies for limiting the risks provided for in this communication are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.

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(1)  OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 25, 28.1.1997, p. 13.

(3)  OJ L 161, 29.6.1994, p. 3.

(4)  OJ L 156, 14.6.2008.

(5)  The comprehensive Risk Assessment Report, as well as a summary thereof, can be found on the Internet site of the European Chemicals Bureau:

http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-substances/

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ANNEX

PART 1

| CAS No: 7440-43-9 | | Einecs No: 231-152-8 |
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| Einecs name: | Cadmium |
| IUPAC name: | Cadmium |
| Rapporteur: | Belgium |
| Classification (1): | Carc. Cat. 2; R45
  Muta. Cat. 3; R68
  Repr. Cat. 3; R62-63
  T; R48/23/25
  T+; R26
  N; R50-53 |

CAS No: 7440-43-9

Einecs No: 231-152-8

Einecs name:

Cadmium

IUPAC name:

Cadmium

Rapporteur:

Belgium

Classification (1):

Carc. Cat. 2; R45

Muta. Cat. 3; R68

Repr. Cat. 3; R62-63

T; R48/23/25

T+; R26

N; R50-53

The risk assessment is based on current practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur (2).

Based on the available information, the risk assessment has determined that in the European Community, the substance is mainly used in the manufacture of nickel-cadmium batteries but also as starting material for a wide variety of other cadmium compounds (mainly pigments and stabilisers). It is also used in coatings and in the treatment of surfaces (plating) as well as in components of alloys. Cadmium may also be present as an impurity and exposure may occur during several activities involving the use of (non-) ferrous materials (a.o. foundry and (re-) melting processes). In occupational settings where cadmium is produced or used, workers may be exposed to cadmium metal dust and/or cadmium oxide fumes formed when the metal is heated, mainly by inhalation. Dermal exposure may occur when cadmium metal powder/dust is handled or during maintenance operations.

For the general population non-occupationally involved in the cadmium industry, uptake of cadmium (generic, not specifically cadmium metal) occurs mainly via the ingestion of food contaminated by cadmium. Tobacco smoking is an important additional source of cadmium exposure by inhalation.

The environmental exposure to cadmium is calculated based on all known current anthropogenic emissions of cadmium, i.e. cadmium that is emitted by the cadmium/cadmiumoxide producers and processors and cadmium in diffuse sources such as fertilisers, steel production, oil and coal combustion, traffic, waste incineration, landfills, etc. Local exposure assessment is based on emissions from cadmium/cadmium oxide producers and processors and includes the regional predicted environmental concentration. Regional and continental exposure assessment is based on all anthropogenic cadmium emissions, including diffuse emissions, and reflects the concentration reached after 60 years of diffuse emissions. Actual cadmium concentrations in the environment (ambient concentrations) also include the natural background of cadmium (from geological origin or from natural processes) and cadmium that was added to the environment in the past by man (historical pollution).

RISK ASSESSMENT

A.   Human health

This substance has not been sufficiently tested for possible neurotoxic effects, especially on the developing brain. Further epidemiological and experimental information would be required to identify more precisely the nature of the effects, the characterisation of the exposure and the mechanism of action related to neurotoxicity. However, as the substance has been identified as a non-threshold carcinogen, it normally requires control measures that would not be influenced by further information on the endpoint developmental toxicity.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

WORKERS

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concerns for acute toxicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise from cadmium production, alloys and brazing, soldering and welding scenarios, |
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concerns for acute toxicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise from cadmium production, alloys and brazing, soldering and welding scenarios,

| — | concerns for effects on fertility and reproductive organs as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from cadmium metal production, batteries manufacture and recycling, pigments production, alloys and brazing scenarios, |
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concerns for effects on fertility and reproductive organs as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from cadmium metal production, batteries manufacture and recycling, pigments production, alloys and brazing scenarios,

| — | concerns for respiratory irritation, for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity, for genotoxicity, and for carcinogenicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from all industrial uses, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen. |
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concerns for respiratory irritation, for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity, for genotoxicity, and for carcinogenicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from all industrial uses, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

CONSUMERS

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concerns for acute respiratory effects as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise when using cadmium-containing brazing sticks (as a Do-It-Yourself application), |
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concerns for acute respiratory effects as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise when using cadmium-containing brazing sticks (as a Do-It-Yourself application),

| — | concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity irrespective of the route of exposure, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen, arising from wearing (imported) jewellery and/or from the use of cadmium containing brazing sticks (as a Do-It-Yourself application). |
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concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity irrespective of the route of exposure, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen, arising from wearing (imported) jewellery and/or from the use of cadmium containing brazing sticks (as a Do-It-Yourself application).

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concerns for respiratory toxicity as a consequence of exposure (mainly by inhalation) that may arise near some point sources, |
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concerns for respiratory toxicity as a consequence of exposure (mainly by inhalation) that may arise near some point sources,

| — | concerns for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising in adults who smoke or/and with depleted body iron stores, or/and living near point sources, |
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concerns for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising in adults who smoke or/and with depleted body iron stores, or/and living near point sources,

| — | concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising from all exposure scenarios, since the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen. |
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concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising from all exposure scenarios, since the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because the given the level of control in manufacture and use, the risks from physicochemical properties are small.

B.   Environment

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM INCLUDING SEDIMENT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at five cadmium production (cadmium metal: one site) or cadmium processing (two pigments producing sites, plating and alloy) sites/scenarios, |
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concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at five cadmium production (cadmium metal: one site) or cadmium processing (two pigments producing sites, plating and alloy) sites/scenarios,

| — | concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at one recycling site, |
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concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at one recycling site,

| — | concern for a landfill site leaching directly to surface water with a cadmium concentration of 50 μg/l, |
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concern for a landfill site leaching directly to surface water with a cadmium concentration of 50 μg/l,

| — | concerns for waters in the UK and the Walloon region of Belgium based on the regional averages of the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations in rivers and lakes, |
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concerns for waters in the UK and the Walloon region of Belgium based on the regional averages of the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations in rivers and lakes,

| — | concern for sediment dwelling organism for cadmium plating and cadmium alloys sector, |
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concern for sediment dwelling organism for cadmium plating and cadmium alloys sector,

| — | concern for sediment dwelling organism at four sites (one cadmium metal production, two cadmium pigment production and one cadmium recycler) and four disposal scenarios (1 MSW incineration, 3 MSW landfill) if the lowest regional 10th percentile of the EU regions (German data from three river systems) from the acid volatile sulphides database is used for the bioavailability correction. |
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concern for sediment dwelling organism at four sites (one cadmium metal production, two cadmium pigment production and one cadmium recycler) and four disposal scenarios (1 MSW incineration, 3 MSW landfill) if the lowest regional 10th percentile of the EU regions (German data from three river systems) from the acid volatile sulphides database is used for the bioavailability correction.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for cadmium plating and alloy production sites, |
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concern for cadmium plating and alloy production sites,

| — | concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils. |
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concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

ATMOSPHERE

No conclusion is reached because:

no risk characterisation was done for the atmosphere.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for on-site and off-site STP for plating and alloy industry, |
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concern for on-site and off-site STP for plating and alloy industry,

| — | concerns for the micro-organisms of the STP for one Nickel-cadmium battery recycling plant discharging its effluent to an off-site STP. |
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concerns for the micro-organisms of the STP for one Nickel-cadmium battery recycling plant discharging its effluent to an off-site STP.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

SECONDARY POISONING

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentile of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils. |
| --- | --- |

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concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentile of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils.

STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS

For WORKERS

The legislation for workers' protection currently in force at Community level, particularly Council Directive 2004/37/EC (3) (Carcinogens — Mutagens Directive), is generally considered to provide an adequate framework to limit the risks of the substance to the extent needed and shall apply.

Within this framework it is recommended:

| — | to set at community level occupational exposure limit values and a biological limit value for cadmium according to Directive 98/24/EC (4) or Directive 2004/37/EC as appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

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to set at community level occupational exposure limit values and a biological limit value for cadmium according to Directive 98/24/EC (4) or Directive 2004/37/EC as appropriate.

For CONSUMERS

| — | to consider at Community level marketing and use restrictions in Council Directive 76/769/EEC (5) (Marketing and Use Restrictions Directive) for brazing sticks and jewellery containing cadmium intended to come into contact with the skin. |
| --- | --- |

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to consider at Community level marketing and use restrictions in Council Directive 76/769/EEC (5) (Marketing and Use Restrictions Directive) for brazing sticks and jewellery containing cadmium intended to come into contact with the skin.

For HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

| — | to consider a revision of the limits for cadmium in foodstuff set in the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (6), |
| --- | --- |

—

to consider a revision of the limits for cadmium in foodstuff set in the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (6),

| — | to consider setting a limit for cadmium in tobacco blend/leaves under the Council Directive 2001/37/EC (7) (Tobacco Products Directive), |
| --- | --- |

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to consider setting a limit for cadmium in tobacco blend/leaves under the Council Directive 2001/37/EC (7) (Tobacco Products Directive),

| — | to consider at Community level setting maximum concentrations for cadmium in fertilizers, taking into account the variety of conditions throughout the Community. |
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to consider at Community level setting maximum concentrations for cadmium in fertilizers, taking into account the variety of conditions throughout the Community.

PART 2

| CAS No: 1306-19-0 | | Einecs No: 215-146-2 |
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| Molecular formula: | CdO |
| Einecs name: | Cadmium oxide |
| IUPAC name: | Cadmium oxide |
| Rapporteur: | Belgium |
| Classification (8): | Carc. Cat. 2; R45
  Cat. 3; R68
  Cat. 3; R62-63
  T; R48/23/25
  T+; R26
  T+; R26
  N; R50-53 |

CAS No: 1306-19-0

Einecs No: 215-146-2

Molecular formula:

CdO

Einecs name:

Cadmium oxide

IUPAC name:

Cadmium oxide

Rapporteur:

Belgium

Classification (8):

Carc. Cat. 2; R45

Cat. 3; R68

Cat. 3; R62-63

T; R48/23/25

T+; R26

T+; R26

N; R50-53

The risk assessment is based on current practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur.

Based on the available information, the risk assessment has determined that in the European Community, the main use of the substance is in the manufacture of nickel-cadmium batteries, but also as a starting material for a wide variety of other cadmium compounds and mainly pigments and stabilisers. Cadmium oxide may also be present as an impurity and exposure may occur during several activities involving the use of (non-)ferrous materials (a.o. foundry and (re-) melting processes). In occupational settings where cadmium oxide is produced or used, workers may be exposed to dusts or fumes mainly by inhalation. Dermal exposure may occur when cadmium oxide powder/dust is handled or during maintenance operations. For the general population non-occupationally involved in the cadmium industry, uptake of cadmium (generic, not specifically cadmium oxide) occurs mainly via the ingestion of food contaminated by cadmium. Tobacco smoking is an important additional source of cadmium (mainly cadmium oxide) exposure by inhalation.

The environmental exposure to cadmium is calculated based on all known current anthropogenic emissions of cadmium, i.e. cadmium that is emitted by the cadmium/cadmium oxide producers and processors and cadmium in diffuse sources such as fertilisers, steel production, oil and coal combustion, traffic, waste incineration, landfills etc. Local exposure assessment is based on emissions from cadmium/cadmium oxide producers and processors and includes the regional predicted environmental concentration. Regional and continental exposure assessment is based on all anthropogenic cadmium emissions, including diffuse emissions, and reflects the concentration reached after 60 years of diffuse emissions. Actual cadmium concentrations in the environment (ambient concentrations) also include the natural background of cadmium (from geological origin or from natural processes) and cadmium that was added to the environment in the past by man (historical pollution).

RISK ASSESSMENT

A.   Human health

This substance has not been sufficiently tested for possible neurotoxic effects, especially on the developing brain. Further epidemiological and experimental information would be required to identify more precisely the nature of the effects, the characterisation of the exposure and the mechanism of action related to neurotoxicity. However, as the substance has been identified as a non-threshold carcinogen, it normally requires control measures that would not be influenced by further information on the endpoint developmental toxicity.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

WORKERS

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concerns for acute toxicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise from cadmium oxide production, |
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concerns for acute toxicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure that may arise from cadmium oxide production,

| — | concerns for effects on fertility and reproductive organs as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from cadmium oxide production, batteries manufacture and recycling and the production of pigments, |
| --- | --- |

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concerns for effects on fertility and reproductive organs as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from cadmium oxide production, batteries manufacture and recycling and the production of pigments,

| — | concerns for respiratory irritation, for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity, for genotoxicity, and for carcinogenicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from all industrial uses, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen. |
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concerns for respiratory irritation, for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity, for genotoxicity, and for carcinogenicity as a consequence of inhalation exposure arising from all industrial uses, as the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

CONSUMERS

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | among the scenarios examined in the risk assessment, Cadmium oxide is only used for the manufacture of Nickel-cadmium batteries and, in this case, consumer exposure is considered to be non-existent or negligible. |
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among the scenarios examined in the risk assessment, Cadmium oxide is only used for the manufacture of Nickel-cadmium batteries and, in this case, consumer exposure is considered to be non-existent or negligible.

The conclusions of the assessment of the risks to

HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concerns for respiratory toxicity as a consequence of exposure (mainly by inhalation) that may arise near some point sources, |
| --- | --- |

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concerns for respiratory toxicity as a consequence of exposure (mainly by inhalation) that may arise near some point sources,

| — | concerns for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising in adults who smoke or/and have depleted body iron stores or/and living near point sources, |
| --- | --- |

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concerns for kidney and bone repeated dose toxicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising in adults who smoke or/and have depleted body iron stores or/and living near point sources,

| — | concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising from all scenarios, since the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen. |
| --- | --- |

—

concerns for genotoxicity and carcinogenicity as a consequence of environmental exposure arising from all scenarios, since the substance is considered as a non-threshold carcinogen.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied.

This conclusion is reached because:

| — | given the level of control in manufacture and use, the risks from physicochemical properties are small. |
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given the level of control in manufacture and use, the risks from physicochemical properties are small.

B.   Environment

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM INCLUDING SEDIMENT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at five cadmium production (cadmium metal: one site) or cadmium processing (two pigments producing sites, plating and alloy) sites/scenarios, |
| --- | --- |

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concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at five cadmium production (cadmium metal: one site) or cadmium processing (two pigments producing sites, plating and alloy) sites/scenarios,

| — | concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at one recycling site, |
| --- | --- |

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concern for the local aquatic ecosystem at one recycling site,

| — | concern for a landfill site leaching directly to surface water with a cadmium concentration of 50 μg/l, |
| --- | --- |

—

concern for a landfill site leaching directly to surface water with a cadmium concentration of 50 μg/l,

| — | concerns for waters in the UK and the Walloon region of Belgium based on the regional averages of the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations in rivers and lakes, |
| --- | --- |

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concerns for waters in the UK and the Walloon region of Belgium based on the regional averages of the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations in rivers and lakes,

| — | concern for sediment dwelling organism for cadmium plating and cadmium alloys sector, |
| --- | --- |

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concern for sediment dwelling organism for cadmium plating and cadmium alloys sector,

| — | concern for sediment dwelling organism at four sites (one cadmium metal production, two cadmium pigment production and one cadmium recycler) and four disposal scenarios (one MSW incineration, three MSW landfill) if the lowest regional 10th percentile of the EU regions (German data from three river systems) from the acid volatile sulphides database is used for the bioavailability correction. |
| --- | --- |

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concern for sediment dwelling organism at four sites (one cadmium metal production, two cadmium pigment production and one cadmium recycler) and four disposal scenarios (one MSW incineration, three MSW landfill) if the lowest regional 10th percentile of the EU regions (German data from three river systems) from the acid volatile sulphides database is used for the bioavailability correction.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for cadmium plating and alloy production sites, |
| --- | --- |

—

concern for cadmium plating and alloy production sites,

| — | concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils. |
| --- | --- |

—

concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentiles of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

ATMOSPHERE

No conclusion is reached because: no risk characterisation was done for the atmosphere.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for on-site and off-site STP for plating and alloy industry, |
| --- | --- |

—

concern for on-site and off-site STP for plating and alloy industry,

| — | concerns for the micro-organisms of the STP for one NickelCadmium battery recycling plant discharging its effluent to an off-site STP. |
| --- | --- |

—

concerns for the micro-organisms of the STP for one NickelCadmium battery recycling plant discharging its effluent to an off-site STP.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

SECONDARY POISONING

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentile of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils. |
| --- | --- |

—

concern for one region (UK) based on the 90th percentile of measured cadmium concentrations of European soils.

STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS

For WORKERS

The legislation for workers' protection currently in force at Community level, particularly Directive 2004/37/CE (3) (Carcinogens — Mutagens Directive), is generally considered to provide an adequate framework to limit the risks of the substance to the extent needed and shall apply.

Within this framework it is recommended:

| — | to set at community level occupational exposure limit values and a biological limit value for cadmium oxide according to Directive 98/24/EC (4) or Directive 2004/37/EC as appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

—

to set at community level occupational exposure limit values and a biological limit value for cadmium oxide according to Directive 98/24/EC (4) or Directive 2004/37/EC as appropriate.

For HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

| — | to consider a revision of the limits for cadmium oxide in foodstuff set in the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (6), |
| --- | --- |

—

to consider a revision of the limits for cadmium oxide in foodstuff set in the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (6),

| — | to consider setting a limit for cadmium in tobacco blend/leaves under the Directive 2001/37/EC (7) (Tobacco Products Directive), |
| --- | --- |

—

to consider setting a limit for cadmium in tobacco blend/leaves under the Directive 2001/37/EC (7) (Tobacco Products Directive),

| — | to consider at Community level setting maximum concentrations for cadmium oxide in fertilizers, taking into account the variety of conditions throughout the Community. |
| --- | --- |

—

to consider at Community level setting maximum concentrations for cadmium oxide in fertilizers, taking into account the variety of conditions throughout the Community.

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(1)  The classification of the substance is established by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC of 29 April 2004 adapting to technical progress for the 29th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1, amended by OJ L 216, 16.6.2004, p. 3).

(2)  The comprehensive Risk Assessment Report can be found on the Internet site of the European Chemicals Bureau:

http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-substances/

(3)  OJ L 158, 30.4.2004.

(4)  OJ L 131, 5.5.1998, p. 11.

(5)  OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 201.

(6)  OJ L 394, 20.12.2006, p. 5.

(7)  OJ L 194, 18.7.2001.

(8)  The classification of the substance is established by Commission Directive 2004/73/EC of 29 April 2004 adapting to technical progress for the 29th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1, amended by OJ L 216, 16.6.2004, p. 3).

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| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/14 |
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14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/14

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Communication from the Commission on the results of the risk evaluation and the risk reduction strategies for the substances: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), 2-furaldehyde (furfural), perboric acid, sodium salt

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 149/04)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (1) involves the data reporting, priority setting, risk evaluation and, where necessary, development of strategies for limiting the risks of existing substances.

In the framework of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 the following substances have been identified as priority substances for evaluation in accordance with Commission Regulations (EC) No 2268/95 (2) and (EC) No 143/97 (3) respectively concerning the second and third list of priority substances as foreseen under Regulation (EEC) No 793/93:

| — | benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), |
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benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP),

| — | 2-furaldehyde (furfural), |
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2-furaldehyde (furfural),

| — | perboric acid, sodium salt. |
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perboric acid, sodium salt.

The rapporteur Member States designated pursuant to those Regulations have completed the risk evaluation activities with regard to man and the environment for those substances in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 of 28 June 1994 laying down the principles for the assessment of risks to man and the environment of existing substances (4) and have suggested a strategy for limiting the risks in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.

The Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment (SCTEE) and the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) have been consulted and have issued an opinion with respect to the risk evaluations carried out by the rapporteurs. These opinions can be found on the website of the Scientific Committees.

Article 11(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 stipulates that the results of the risk evaluation and the recommended strategy for limiting the risks shall be adopted at Community level and published by the Commission. This Communication, together with the corresponding Commission Recommendation 2008/447/EC (5), provides the results of risk evaluations (6) and strategies for limiting the risks for the above mentioned substances.

The results of the risk evaluation and strategies for limiting the risks provided for in this communication are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93.

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(1)  OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 231, 28.9.1995, p. 18.

(3)  OJ L 25, 28.1.1997, p. 13.

(4)  OJ L 161, 29.6.1994, p. 3

(5)  OJ L 156, 14.6.2008.

(6)  The comprehensive Risk Assessment Report, as well as a summary thereof, can be found on the Internet site of the European Chemicals Bureau:

http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-substances/

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ANNEX

PART 1

| CAS No: 85-68-7 | | Einecs No: 201-622-7 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Structural formula: | |
| Einecs name: | Benzyl Butyl Phthalate |
| IUPAC name: | Benzyl Butyl Phthalate |
| Rapporteur: | Norway |
| Classification (1): | Repr. Cat. 2; R61
  Repr. Cat. 3; R62
  N; R50-53 |

CAS No: 85-68-7

Einecs No: 201-622-7

Structural formula:

Image

Einecs name:

Benzyl Butyl Phthalate

IUPAC name:

Benzyl Butyl Phthalate

Rapporteur:

Norway

Classification (1):

Repr. Cat. 2; R61

Repr. Cat. 3; R62

N; R50-53

The risk assessment is based on current practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur (2).

The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community the substance is mainly used (more than 95 %) as a plasticizer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other polymers.

The BBP-plasticized polymeric material has consumer and industrial uses such as in flooring, sealants, paints, textile coating and adhesives. A minor use is in a non-polymeric application and a relatively small but significant use is in the food wrap or food packaging area which has diminished over recent years due to technological developments leading to no further requirement for BBP in one of the food wrap applications (i.e. regenerated cellulose film). Furthermore, BBP has been reported at low concentrations in child-care articles and children's toys; however, in these products BBP probably occurs as by-products/impurities and has not been added intentionally to the products.

Because BBP is not chemically bound to the matrix it can migrate from the polymeric material and become available for emissions to other matrices (environmental or biological). BBP can be released from polymer-based products during their use or after disposal. The rate of emission is dependent on various factors, for example temperature and physical or mechanical handling of the product.

RISK ASSESSMENT

A.   Human health

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

WORKERS, CONSUMERS and HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

It should be noted that additive effects related to co-exposure with other phthalates has not been evaluated in the risk assessment.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

B.   Environment

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

ATMOSPHERE

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM

| 1. | is that there is a need for further information and/or testing. This conclusion is reached because:






  — | there is a need for better information to adequately characterise the risks to the aquatic ecosystem. |
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1.

is that there is a need for further information and/or testing. This conclusion is reached because:

—

there is a need for better information to adequately characterise the risks to the aquatic ecosystem.

The information and/or test requirements are

| — | a long-term fish study on reproductive and endocrine effects; |
| --- | --- |

—

a long-term fish study on reproductive and endocrine effects;

| 2. | is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. Risk reduction measures which are already being applied shall be taken into account. The conclusion is reached because of: | concerns for the aquatic compartment (including sediment) as a consequence of exposure arising from flooring at large and small sites and non polymer use during processing and formulation. |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. Risk reduction measures which are already being applied shall be taken into account. The conclusion is reached because of:

concerns for the aquatic compartment (including sediment) as a consequence of exposure arising from flooring at large and small sites and non polymer use during processing and formulation.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. Risk reduction measures which are already being applied shall be taken into account. The conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concerns for the terrestrial compartment (including sediment) as a consequence of exposure arising from flooring at large and small sites, PVC coated textiles and non polymer use during processing and formulation. The scenarios that give concern are generic scenarios based on default emission data. |
| --- | --- |

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concerns for the terrestrial compartment (including sediment) as a consequence of exposure arising from flooring at large and small sites, PVC coated textiles and non polymer use during processing and formulation. The scenarios that give concern are generic scenarios based on default emission data.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS

For WORKERS

The legislation for workers protections currently in force at Community level is generally considered to give an adequate framework to limit risks of the substance to the extent needed and shall apply. Within the framework it is recommended:

| — | to establish at community level occupational exposure limit values for BBP according to Directive 98/24/EC (3). |
| --- | --- |

—

to establish at community level occupational exposure limit values for BBP according to Directive 98/24/EC (3).

For ENVIRONMENT

It is recommended

| — | in order to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Council Directive 2008/1/EC (4) (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) that BBP should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT), |
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in order to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Council Directive 2008/1/EC (4) (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) that BBP should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT),

| — | to consider, within the framework of existing legislative measures under Council Directive 76/769/EEC (Marketing and Use Directive), restrictions for the use of BBP in industrial installations for processing polymers with BBP (formulation and processing of plastisol flooring) and formulation and processing of PVC coated textiles and non polymer uses with BBP, exempting installations with no emission of BBP to the environment as well as installations where BBP emissions are adequately controlled. Adequate control could e.g. be achieved through efficient treatment of exhaust air and aqueous effluents. The efficiency in emissions' reduction should be documented to enable follow up by Member State authorities. |
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to consider, within the framework of existing legislative measures under Council Directive 76/769/EEC (Marketing and Use Directive), restrictions for the use of BBP in industrial installations for processing polymers with BBP (formulation and processing of plastisol flooring) and formulation and processing of PVC coated textiles and non polymer uses with BBP, exempting installations with no emission of BBP to the environment as well as installations where BBP emissions are adequately controlled. Adequate control could e.g. be achieved through efficient treatment of exhaust air and aqueous effluents. The efficiency in emissions' reduction should be documented to enable follow up by Member State authorities.

PART 2

| CAS No: 98-01-1 | | Einecs No: 202-627-7 |
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| Structural formula: | |
| Molecular formula: | C5H4O2 |
| Einecs name: | 2-furaldehyde |
| IUPAC name: | 2-furaldehyde |
| Rapporteur: | Netherlands |
| Classification (5): | None |

CAS No: 98-01-1

Einecs No: 202-627-7

Structural formula:

Image

Molecular formula:

C5H4O2

Einecs name:

2-furaldehyde

IUPAC name:

2-furaldehyde

Rapporteur:

Netherlands

Classification (5):

None

The risk assessment is based on current practices related to the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the risk assessment forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur.

The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community the substance is used for about 75 % in the production of furan derivates. The remaining part is mainly used as a selective solvent in refineries. Other reported uses are in manufacturing refractories and pesticides, or use as a chemical tracer in gas-oil (refineries). Furthermore it is used as fragrances in cosmetics, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. For the UK a different use pattern is present, where approximately 40 % is used in the production of resins, abrasive wheels and refractories.

In addition the risk assessment has identified unintentional sources of exposure which do not result from the life-cycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community. In particular, 2-furaldehyde is a natural volatile compound identified in many foods (fruits, vegetables, wine, bread) and in several essential oils of plants; 2-furaldehyde is formed in trace amounts in a number of dietary sources and as a degradation by-product in the refuse of chemical and fuel production. 2-furaldehyde is also a major contaminant from the sulfite pulping processes used in pulp and paper industry, or may be released to the environment via the smoke from burning wood. The risks arising from these unintentional exposures are beyond the scope of this comprehensive Risk Assessment Report, which does however provide information that can be used to assess those risks.

RISK ASSESSMENT

A.   Human health

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

WORKERS

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concerns for systemic effects and local effects on respiratory tract as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated inhalation exposure in all scenarios, |
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concerns for systemic effects and local effects on respiratory tract as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated inhalation exposure in all scenarios,

| — | concerns for systemic effects as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal exposure in cleaning and maintenance during production, |
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concerns for systemic effects as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal exposure in cleaning and maintenance during production,

| — | concerns for developmental effects as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal and inhalation exposure in cleaning and maintenance during production, |
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concerns for developmental effects as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal and inhalation exposure in cleaning and maintenance during production,

| — | concerns for carcinogenicity as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal and inhalation exposure in all exposure scenarios. |
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concerns for carcinogenicity as a consequence of exposure arising from repeated dermal and inhalation exposure in all exposure scenarios.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

CONSUMERS

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

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the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | given the intrinsic properties of the substance, risks from physicochemical properties are not expected. |
| --- | --- |

—

given the intrinsic properties of the substance, risks from physicochemical properties are not expected.

B.   Environment

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

ATMOSPHERE

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM

is that there is a need for further information and/or testing. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | there is a need for better information to adequately characterise the toxic effects of 2-furaldehyde to the terrestrial ecosystems. The PECsoil exceeds the PNECsoil in the scenarios ‘formulation for manufacturing refractories’ and ‘use as intermediate in pesticide manufacture’. The terrestrial PNEC is derived through the equilibrium partitioning method and there is therefore scope to refine this PNEC through testing, |
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—

there is a need for better information to adequately characterise the toxic effects of 2-furaldehyde to the terrestrial ecosystems. The PECsoil exceeds the PNECsoil in the scenarios ‘formulation for manufacturing refractories’ and ‘use as intermediate in pesticide manufacture’. The terrestrial PNEC is derived through the equilibrium partitioning method and there is therefore scope to refine this PNEC through testing,

| — | however, no testing is proposed for the terrestrial compartment since risk reduction measures are proposed for the local aquatic compartment which should cover the conclusions for the terrestrial compartment. |
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however, no testing is proposed for the terrestrial compartment since risk reduction measures are proposed for the local aquatic compartment which should cover the conclusions for the terrestrial compartment.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concerns for the aquatic compartment as a consequence of exposure arising from formulation of chemical tracer in mineral oil and fuel industry, formulation for manufacturing refractories and use as intermediate in pesticide manufacture. |
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concerns for the aquatic compartment as a consequence of exposure arising from formulation of chemical tracer in mineral oil and fuel industry, formulation for manufacturing refractories and use as intermediate in pesticide manufacture.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS

For WORKERS

The legislation for workers' protection currently in force at Community level is generally considered to give an adequate framework to limit the risks of the substance to workers to the extent needed and shall apply.

Within this framework it is recommended:

| — | to establish at community level occupational exposure limit values for 2-furaldehyde according to Directive 98/24/EEC (3). |
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to establish at community level occupational exposure limit values for 2-furaldehyde according to Directive 98/24/EEC (3).

For ENVIRONMENT

| — | it is recommended in order to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Directive 2008/1/EC (4) (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) that 2-furaldehyde should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT). |
| --- | --- |

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it is recommended in order to facilitate permitting and monitoring under Directive 2008/1/EC (4) (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) that 2-furaldehyde should be included in the ongoing work to develop guidance on ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT).

PART 3

| CAS No: 11138-47-9 | | Einecs No: 234-390-0 |
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| Number for the anhydrous form which covers the mono- and tetrahydrate |
| Structural formulas: | | BHO3 · H2O · Na (monohydrate) |
| | BHO3 · 4H2O · Na (tetrahydrate) |
| Einecs name: | Perboric acid, sodium salt |
| IUPAC name: | Sodium perborate |
| Rapporteur: | Austria |
| Classification (6): | None |

CAS No: 11138-47-9

Einecs No: 234-390-0

Number for the anhydrous form which covers the mono- and tetrahydrate

Structural formulas:

Image

BHO3 · H2O · Na (monohydrate)

Image

BHO3 · 4H2O · Na (tetrahydrate)

Einecs name:

Perboric acid, sodium salt

IUPAC name:

Sodium perborate

Rapporteur:

Austria

Classification (6):

None

The risk assessment (2) is based on current practices related to the lifecycle of the substance produced in or imported into the European Community as described in the comprehensive Risk Assessment Report forwarded to the Commission by the Member State Rapporteur.

The risk assessment assesses the risk arising from sodium perborate and its degradation product, hydrogen peroxide. The risk of the degradation product boric acid has not been assessed in the comprehensive Risk Assessment Report.

The risk assessment has, based on the available information, determined that in the European Community sodium perborate mono- and tetrahydrate are mainly used as oxidizing and bleaching agents in detergents (household detergents as well as detergents for institutional uses) and also in cleaning (e.g. automatic dishwashers, stain removers in form of bleach booster tablets) and cosmetic preparations (denture cleansers). In laundry washing applications, perborates are used in regular and compact heavy-duty powders.

RISK ASSESSMENT

A.   Human health

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

WORKERS

is that there is a need for specific measures to limit the risks. This conclusion is reached because of:

| — | concerns for local effects on the upper airways and for developmental effects as a consequence of inhalation exposure in the production of sodium perborate. |
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concerns for local effects on the upper airways and for developmental effects as a consequence of inhalation exposure in the production of sodium perborate.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

CONSUMERS and HUMANS EXPOSED VIA THE ENVIRONMENT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

HUMAN HEALTH (physico-chemical properties)

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

B.   Environment

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to the

ATMOSPHERE, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM, and TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM:

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

The conclusion of the assessment of the risks to

MICRO-ORGANISMS IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

is that there is at present no need for further information and/or testing or for risk reduction measures beyond those which are being applied. This conclusion is reached because:

| — | the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient. |
| --- | --- |

—

the risk assessment shows that risks are not expected. Risk reduction measures already being applied are considered sufficient.

STRATEGY FOR LIMITING RISKS

For WORKERS

The legislation for workers' protection currently into force at Community level is generally considered to give an adequate framework to limit the risks of the substance to the extent needed and shall apply.

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(1)  Commission Directive 2004/73/EC of 29 April 2004 adapting to technical progress for the 29th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (OJ L 152, 30.4.2004, p. 1, amended by OJ L 216, 16.6.2004, p. 125).

(2)  The comprehensive Risk Assessment Report, as well as a summary thereof, can be found on the internet site of the European Chemicals Bureau:

http://ecb.jrc.it/existing-substances/

(3)  OJ L 131, 5.5.1998, p. 11.

(4)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2008, p. 8.

(5)  This chemical substance is currently not included in the Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC.

(6)  This chemical substance is currently not included in the Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/21 |
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14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/21

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Euro exchange rates (1)

13 June 2008

(2008/C 149/05)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5336 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 166,05 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4567 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,78835 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3650 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6113 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 122,16 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0500 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,195 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 247,50 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7060 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,3880 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6715 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,300 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9300 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6394 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5747 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,9834 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0552 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1180 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 601,85 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,5330 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,5846 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2460 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 277,82 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0264 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 68,268 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 36,5300 |
| THB | Thai baht | 50,939 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5131 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,9234 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5336

JPY

Japanese yen

166,05

DKK

Danish krone

7,4567

GBP

Pound sterling

0,78835

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3650

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6113

ISK

Iceland króna

122,16

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0500

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,195

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

247,50

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7060

PLN

Polish zloty

3,3880

RON

Romanian leu

3,6715

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,300

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9300

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6394

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5747

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,9834

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0552

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1180

KRW

South Korean won

1 601,85

ZAR

South African rand

12,5330

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,5846

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2460

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 277,82

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0264

PHP

Philippine peso

68,268

RUB

Russian rouble

36,5300

THB

Thai baht

50,939

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5131

MXN

Mexican peso

15,9234

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/22 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/22

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Commission Communication concerning the implementation of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic Management network (1)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 149/06)

(Publication of titles and references of Community specifications under the Regulation)

| Organisation | Reference | Edition number | Title of the Community specifications | Edition date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Eurocontrol (2) | Spec-0106 | 4.1 | Eurocontrol Specification for On-Line Data Interchange (OLDI) (3) | 16.1.2008 |

Organisation

Reference

Edition number

Title of the Community specifications

Edition date

Eurocontrol (2)

Spec-0106

4.1

Eurocontrol Specification for On-Line Data Interchange (OLDI) (3)

16.1.2008

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(1)  OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 26.

(2)  European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation: Rue de la Fusée 96, B-1130 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 729 90 11, fax (32-2) 729 51 90.

(3)  http://www.eurocontrol.int/ses/public/standard_page/sk_community_specs_completed.html

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 14.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/23 |
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14.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/23

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5203 — EZW/Gazeley)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 149/07)

| 1. | On 6 June 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Economic Zones World FZE (‘EZW’, United Arab Emirates) belonging to the Dubai World Group acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Gazeley Ltd (‘Gazeley’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 6 June 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Economic Zones World FZE (‘EZW’, United Arab Emirates) belonging to the Dubai World Group acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Gazeley Ltd (‘Gazeley’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for EZW: creation, development and management of economic zones, logistics businesses and industrial parks, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for EZW: creation, development and management of economic zones, logistics businesses and industrial parks,

| — | for Gazeley: development of distribution centres in Western Europe, China and other emerging markets. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Gazeley: development of distribution centres in Western Europe, China and other emerging markets.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.5203 — EZW/Gazeley, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5203 — EZW/Gazeley, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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