# Official Journal C 106/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5126 April 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 106

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5126 April 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 106/01 | 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 106/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 2 |

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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 106/01

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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2008/C 106/02

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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| | III   Preparatory Acts |
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| | COMMISSION |
| 2008/C 106/03 | Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 6 |

III   Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

2008/C 106/03

Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

6

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 106/04 | Euro exchange rates | 11 |
| 2008/C 106/05 | Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 55, 28.2.2008 | 12 |
| 2008/C 106/06 | COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 13 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 106/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 16 |
| 2008/C 106/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
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  ) | 21 |
| 2008/C 106/09 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 22 |
| 2008/C 106/10 | Extract of a winding-up measure decided under Article 9 of Directive 2001/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of credit institutions | 28 |
| 2008/C 106/11 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 29 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 106/04

Euro exchange rates

11

2008/C 106/05

Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 55, 28.2.2008

12

2008/C 106/06

COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

13

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 106/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

16

2008/C 106/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

21

2008/C 106/09

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

22

2008/C 106/10

Extract of a winding-up measure decided under Article 9 of Directive 2001/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of credit institutions

28

2008/C 106/11

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 106/12 | Call for proposals under the annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2008 (Commission Decision C(2008) 1360) | 33 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 106/13 | Communication from the French Government concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, authorisation and production of hydrocarbons (Notice regarding an application to extend an exclusive licence to prospect for liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, designated the Lavignolle licence)
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| 2008/C 106/14 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5127 — Indra/Sita France/Renault) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 36 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2008/C 106/12

Call for proposals under the annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2008 (Commission Decision C(2008) 1360)

33

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 106/13

Communication from the French Government concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, authorisation and production of hydrocarbons (Notice regarding an application to extend an exclusive licence to prospect for liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, designated the Lavignolle licence)
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(Notice regarding an application to extend an exclusive licence to prospect for liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, designated the Lavignolle licence)

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34

2008/C 106/14

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5127 — Indra/Sita France/Renault) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

36

| | Corrigenda |
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| 2008/C 106/15 | Corrigendum to public holidays in 2008 (OJ C 70, 15.3.2008) | 37 |

Corrigenda

2008/C 106/15

Corrigendum to public holidays in 2008 (OJ C 70, 15.3.2008)

(OJ C 70, 15.3.2008)

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/1 |
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26.4.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 106/1

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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 106/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.2.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 731/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Contributo per le aree sciabili di interesse locale |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale del Veneto n. 2/2007, art. 11 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 2 million
  Overall budget: EUR 4 million |
| Intensity | 70 % |
| Duration | 2008-2010 |
| Economic sectors | Recreational, cultural sporting activities |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione del Veneto |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.2.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 731/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Veneto

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Contributo per le aree sciabili di interesse locale

Legal basis

Legge regionale del Veneto n. 2/2007, art. 11

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 2 million

Overall budget: EUR 4 million

Intensity

70 %

Duration

2008-2010

Economic sectors

Recreational, cultural sporting activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione del Veneto

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/

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| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/2 |
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26.4.2008

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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

(2008/C 106/02)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.11.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 370/07 |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pagalba kreditų (išskyrus žemei pirkti) palūkanoms kompensuoti |
| Legal basis | — | Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ir kaimo plėtros įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 72-3009) |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.11.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 370/07

Member State

Lithuania

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pagalba kreditų (išskyrus žemei pirkti) palūkanoms kompensuoti

Legal basis

—

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ir kaimo plėtros įstatymas (Žin., 2002, Nr. 72-3009)

| — | Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės 1997 m. rugpjūčio 22 d. nutarimas Nr. 912 „Dėl žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo“ (Žin., 1997, Nr. 79-2009; 2003, Nr. 57-2542; 2005, Nr. 78-2825; Nr. 105-3874) |
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Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės 1997 m. rugpjūčio 22 d. nutarimas Nr. 912 „Dėl žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo“ (Žin., 1997, Nr. 79-2009; 2003, Nr. 57-2542; 2005, Nr. 78-2825; Nr. 105-3874)

| — | Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių projektas |
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Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių projektas

| — | Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus be UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantijos, kompensavimo taisyklių projektas |
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Dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus be UAB Žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantijos, kompensavimo taisyklių projektas

Type of measure

Investment aid into agricultural primary production

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Interest rate subsidy

Budget

Total: LTL 54 000 000, annually: LTL 9 000 000

Intensity

Up to 40 %

Duration

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

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

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19

LT-01103 Vilnius

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 | 5.12.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 448/07 |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Pomoc na ratowanie spółki Iława S.A. |
| Legal basis | Uchwała nr 379/XXXIV/2007 Zarządu ARP S.A. z dnia 25 kwietnia 2007 r.
  Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Rescuing a firm in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Reimbursable cash loan |
| Budget | PLN 1,09 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A |
| Ul. Wołoska 7 |
| PL-02-675 Warszawa |

Date of adoption of the decision

5.12.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 448/07

Member State

Poland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Pomoc na ratowanie spółki Iława S.A.

Legal basis

Uchwała nr 379/XXXIV/2007 Zarządu ARP S.A. z dnia 25 kwietnia 2007 r.

Ustawa z dnia 30 sierpnia 1996 r. o komercjalizacji i prywatyzacji

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Rescuing a firm in difficulty

Form of aid

Reimbursable cash loan

Budget

PLN 1,09 million

Intensity

—

Duration

6 months

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A

Ul. Wołoska 7

PL-02-675 Warszawa

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 | 30.1.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid number | N 557/07 |
| Member State | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Förderregelung für die Verarbeitung und Vermarktung |
| Legal basis | Sächsische Haushaltsordnung
  Richtlinie MSV/2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To promote investment in production and marketing |
| Form of aid | Grant |
| Budget | EUR 52 500 000 |
| Intensity | Variable |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Sächsische Aufbaubank |
| D-01069 Dresden |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.1.2008

Aid number

N 557/07

Member State

Federal Republic of Germany

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Förderregelung für die Verarbeitung und Vermarktung

Legal basis

Sächsische Haushaltsordnung

Richtlinie MSV/2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To promote investment in production and marketing

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

EUR 52 500 000

Intensity

Variable

Duration

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Sächsische Aufbaubank

D-01069 Dresden

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 | 30.1.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 640/07 |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Μέτρα υπέρ των ελλήνων γεωργών των οποίων οι γεωργοκτηνοτροφικές εκμεταλλεύσεις εζημιώθησαν από πυρκαγιές το έτος 2007 (σχέδιο κοινής υπουργικής απόφασης) |
| Legal basis | Σχέδιο κοινής υπουργικής απόφασης |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Natural disasters |
| Form of aid | Grants |
| Budget | EUR 350 000 000 |
| Intensity | Up to 70 % |
| Duration | Until the end of 2012 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | ΕΛ.Γ.Α. |
| Μεσογείων 45 |
| GR-11510 Αθήνα |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.1.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 640/07

Member State

Greece

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Μέτρα υπέρ των ελλήνων γεωργών των οποίων οι γεωργοκτηνοτροφικές εκμεταλλεύσεις εζημιώθησαν από πυρκαγιές το έτος 2007 (σχέδιο κοινής υπουργικής απόφασης)

Legal basis

Σχέδιο κοινής υπουργικής απόφασης

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Natural disasters

Form of aid

Grants

Budget

EUR 350 000 000

Intensity

Up to 70 %

Duration

Until the end of 2012

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

ΕΛ.Γ.Α.

Μεσογείων 45

GR-11510 Αθήνα

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 | 8.1.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 688/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Interventi nelle zone agricole colpite da calamità naturali (tromba d'aria dell'8 agosto 2007 in alcuni comuni della provincia di Cremona) |
| Legal basis | Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Adverse weather conditions |
| Form of aid | Grants |
| Budget | See Aid 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 | — |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.1.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 688/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Lombardia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Interventi nelle zone agricole colpite da calamità naturali (tromba d'aria dell'8 agosto 2007 in alcuni comuni della provincia di Cremona)

Legal basis

Decreto legislativo n. 102/2004

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Adverse weather conditions

Form of aid

Grants

Budget

See Aid 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

—

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/

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III Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/6 |
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26.4.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 106/03)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
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| COM(2007) 368 | | 28.6.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods |
| COM(2007) 443 | | 25.7.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Training Foundation (Recast) |
| COM(2007) 637 | | 23.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment |
| COM(2007) 656 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Albania and repealing Decision 2006/54/EC |
| COM(2007) 657 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision 2006/55/EC |
| COM(2007) 658 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with Croatia and repealing Decision 2006/145/EC |
| COM(2007) 659 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and repealing Decision 2006/57/EC |
| COM(2007) 660 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Serbia including Kosovo as defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999 and repealing Decision 2006/56/EC |
| COM(2007) 661 | | 6.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with Turkey and repealing Decision 2006/35/EC |
| COM(2007) 753 | | 27.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to certain categories of agreements, decisions and concerted practices between liner shipping companies (consortia) (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 759 | | 28.11.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required |
| COM(2007) 765 | | 5.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community |
| COM(2007) 766 | | 5.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in the fields of defence and security |
| COM(2007) 768 | | 5.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 778 | | 6.12.2007 | Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission |
| COM(2007) 779 | | 10.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the Community position on the adaptations of Annexes 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products |
| COM(2007) 782 | | 13.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the termination of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
| COM(2007) 784 | | 6.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the Community position within the General Council of the World Trade Organization on the accession of the Republic of Cape Verde to the World Trade Organization |
| COM(2007) 787 | | 11.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Stabilisation and Association Council established by the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 788 | | 11.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 789 | | 11.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Stabilisation and Association Council established by the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 790 | | 12.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 792 | | 12.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 793 | | 12.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems |
| COM(2007) 796 | | 13.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organization |
| COM(2007) 802 | | 12.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) as regards the national quotas for milk |
| COM(2007) 813 | | 18.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of feed produced from the genetically modified potato EH92-527-1 (BPS-25271-9) and the adventitious or technically unavoidable presence of the potato in food and other feed products under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 814 | | 18.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xNK603 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 815 | | 18.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xMON810 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ81Ø-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic) |
| COM(2007) 816 | | 18.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xMON810xNK603 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ81Ø-6xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 818 | | 17.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1371/2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of grain oriented flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel originating in the United States of America and Russia |
| COM(2007) 821 | | 19.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Community with regard to proposals for amendments to the Schedule of the International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling |
| COM(2007) 822 | | 19.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Three |
| COM(2007) 824 | | 19.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Two |
| COM(2007) 829 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Directive on the identification and registration of pigs (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 831 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement |
| COM(2007) 834 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India |
| COM(2007) 835 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing the anti-dumping duty on imports of ferro molybdenum originating in the People's Republic of China and terminating the proceeding in respect of such imports, following review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 |
| COM(2007) 837 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the tests of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) |
| COM(2007) 838 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation on the tests of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) |
| COM(2007) 839 | 2 | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision amending Annex I to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania |
| COM(2007) 840 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the component type-approval of lighting and light-signalling devices on wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors |
| COM(2007) 848 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation (EC) No .../... of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine-based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails (Recast) |
| COM(2007) 851 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information |
| COM(2007) 852 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Directive on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 854 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO Regulation’) |
| COM(2007) 855 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the Community position to be adopted in the Cooperation Committee established by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part, in relation to the establishment of a Subcommittee on Justice, Freedom and Security |
| COM(2007) 856 | | 19.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles |
| COM(2007) 857 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011 and amending Regulations (EC) No 552/97, No 1933/2006 and Commission Regulations (EC) No 964/2007 and No 1100/2006 |
| COM(2007) 858 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters |
| COM(2007) 859 | | 21.12.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea |
| COM(2007) 861 | | 20.12.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency as regards its duration |
| COM(2007) 868 | | 11.1.2008 | Proposal for a Council Decision regarding the position to be taken by the Community within the International Coffee Council on the designation of the Depository of the International Coffee Agreement 2007 |
| COM(2007) 870 | | 11.1.2008 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on textile names (Recast) |
| COM(2007) 872 | | 14.1.2008 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods and amending Regulation (EC) No .../... [common procedure] |
| COM(2007) 873 | | 11.1.2008 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (Codified version) |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2007) 368

28.6.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods

COM(2007) 443

25.7.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Training Foundation (Recast)

COM(2007) 637

23.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment

COM(2007) 656

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Albania and repealing Decision 2006/54/EC

COM(2007) 657

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision 2006/55/EC

COM(2007) 658

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with Croatia and repealing Decision 2006/145/EC

COM(2007) 659

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and repealing Decision 2006/57/EC

COM(2007) 660

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Serbia including Kosovo as defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999 and repealing Decision 2006/56/EC

COM(2007) 661

6.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with Turkey and repealing Decision 2006/35/EC

COM(2007) 753

27.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to certain categories of agreements, decisions and concerted practices between liner shipping companies (consortia) (Codified version)

COM(2007) 759

28.11.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing for 2008 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required

COM(2007) 765

5.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community

COM(2007) 766

5.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in the fields of defence and security

COM(2007) 768

5.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on two or three-wheel motor vehicles (Codified version)

COM(2007) 778

6.12.2007

Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1172/98 on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods by road as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission

COM(2007) 779

10.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the Community position on the adaptations of Annexes 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products

COM(2007) 782

13.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the termination of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

COM(2007) 784

6.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the Community position within the General Council of the World Trade Organization on the accession of the Republic of Cape Verde to the World Trade Organization

COM(2007) 787

11.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Stabilisation and Association Council established by the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 788

11.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 789

11.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Stabilisation and Association Council established by the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 790

12.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 792

12.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 793

12.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council created by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the co-ordination of the social security systems

COM(2007) 796

13.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 3286/94 laying down Community procedures in the field of the common commercial policy in order to ensure the exercise of the Community's rights under international trade rules, in particular those established under the auspices of the World Trade Organization

COM(2007) 802

12.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) as regards the national quotas for milk

COM(2007) 813

18.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of feed produced from the genetically modified potato EH92-527-1 (BPS-25271-9) and the adventitious or technically unavoidable presence of the potato in food and other feed products under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 814

18.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xNK603 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 815

18.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xMON810 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ81Ø-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic)

COM(2007) 816

18.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON863xMON810xNK603 (MON-ØØ863-5xMON-ØØ81Ø-6xMON-ØØ6Ø3-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 818

17.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1371/2005 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of grain oriented flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel originating in the United States of America and Russia

COM(2007) 821

19.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Community with regard to proposals for amendments to the Schedule of the International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling

COM(2007) 822

19.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Three

COM(2007) 824

19.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Adaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Two

COM(2007) 829

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Directive on the identification and registration of pigs (Codified version)

COM(2007) 831

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement

COM(2007) 834

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of dihydromyrcenol originating in India

COM(2007) 835

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing the anti-dumping duty on imports of ferro molybdenum originating in the People's Republic of China and terminating the proceeding in respect of such imports, following review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96

COM(2007) 837

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the tests of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)

COM(2007) 838

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the tests of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)

COM(2007) 839

2

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision amending Annex I to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania

COM(2007) 840

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the component type-approval of lighting and light-signalling devices on wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors

COM(2007) 848

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation (EC) No .../... of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine-based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails (Recast)

COM(2007) 851

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information

COM(2007) 852

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Directive on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (Codified version)

COM(2007) 854

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (‘Single CMO Regulation’)

COM(2007) 855

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the Community position to be adopted in the Cooperation Committee established by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part, in relation to the establishment of a Subcommittee on Justice, Freedom and Security

COM(2007) 856

19.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles

COM(2007) 857

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011 and amending Regulations (EC) No 552/97, No 1933/2006 and Commission Regulations (EC) No 964/2007 and No 1100/2006

COM(2007) 858

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters

COM(2007) 859

21.12.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea

COM(2007) 861

20.12.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency as regards its duration

COM(2007) 868

11.1.2008

Proposal for a Council Decision regarding the position to be taken by the Community within the International Coffee Council on the designation of the Depository of the International Coffee Agreement 2007

COM(2007) 870

11.1.2008

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on textile names (Recast)

COM(2007) 872

14.1.2008

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods and amending Regulation (EC) No .../... [common procedure]

COM(2007) 873

11.1.2008

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (Codified version)

These texts are available on EUR-Lex: http://eur-lex.europa.eu

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

25 April 2008

(2008/C 106/04)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5596 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 163,01 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4627 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,78605 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3380 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6170 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 115,00 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0240 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,254 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 252,90 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6979 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,4270 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6195 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 32,415 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,0131 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6744 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5861 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,1556 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9992 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1295 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 551,41 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,9151 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,9328 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2630 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 387,31 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9213 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 65,378 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 36,8890 |
| THB | Thai baht | 49,455 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6197 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,3134 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5596

JPY

Japanese yen

163,01

DKK

Danish krone

7,4627

GBP

Pound sterling

0,78605

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3380

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6170

ISK

Iceland króna

115,00

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0240

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,254

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

252,90

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6979

PLN

Polish zloty

3,4270

RON

Romanian leu

3,6195

SKK

Slovak koruna

32,415

TRY

Turkish lira

2,0131

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6744

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5861

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,1556

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9992

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1295

KRW

South Korean won

1 551,41

ZAR

South African rand

11,9151

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,9328

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2630

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 387,31

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9213

PHP

Philippine peso

65,378

RUB

Russian rouble

36,8890

THB

Thai baht

49,455

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6197

MXN

Mexican peso

16,3134

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 106/05)

OJ C 55, 28.2.2008

History of previous publications:

OJ C 9, 15.1.2008

OJ C 4, 9.1.2008

OJ C 246, 20.10.2007

OJ C 191, 17.8.2007

OJ C 181, 3.8.2007

OJ C 138, 22.6.2007

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COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 106/06)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COM(2007) 554 | | 25.9.2007 | Commission working document — Report on the implementation of the Action Plan ‘Promoting language learning and linguistic diversity’ |
| COM(2007) 663 | | 6.11.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2007-2008 |
| COM(2007) 721 | | 10.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Central Bank — The EU Economy: 2007 — Review Moving Europe's productivity frontier |
| COM(2007) 722 | | 20.11.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Preparing for the ‘Health Check’ of the CAP reform |
| COM(2007) 738 | | 26.11.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Situation of disabled people in the European Union: the European Action Plan 2008-2009 |
| COM(2007) 764 | | 5.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — A strategy for a stronger and more competitive European defence industry |
| COM(2007) 770 | | 5.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission — First progress report on the implementation of the NAIADES Action Programme for the promotion of inland waterway transport |
| COM(2007) 773 | | 6.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Mobility, an instrument for more and better jobs: The European Job Mobility Action Plan (2007-2010) |
| COM(2007) 774 | | 5.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — A Strong European Neighbourhood Policy |
| COM(2007) 780 | | 5.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Towards a Common Immigration Policy |
| COM(2007) 781 | | 10.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission on the 2007 Progress Review of the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Drugs (2005-2008) |
| COM(2007) 785 | | 10.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — The application of anti-abuse measures in the area of direct taxation — within the EU and in relation to third countries |
| COM(2007) 794 | | 12.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Second Report on the use of financial resources earmarked for the decommissioning of nuclear installations, spent fuel and radioactive waste |
| COM(2007) 795 | | 13.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the application by the Member States of Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road |
| COM(2007) 799 | | 14.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Pre-commercial Procurement: Driving innovation to ensure sustainable high quality public services in Europe |
| COM(2007) 800 | | 12.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council — Market Outlook for the Dairy Sector |
| COM(2007) 801 | | 14.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of Decision No 1608/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 805 | | 17.12.2007 | Report from the Commission pursuant to Article 6 of the Council Framework Decision of 24 February 2005 on confiscation of crime related proceeds, instrumentalities and property (2005/212/JHA) |
| COM(2007) 806 | | 17.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Prevention of fraud by building on operational results: a dynamic approach to fraud-proofing |
| COM(2007) 807 | | 18.12.2007 | White Paper on the Integration of EU Mortgage Credit Markets |
| COM(2007) 819 | | 17.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Report on the evaluation of the ‘Active European Citizenship’ Programme 2004-2006 |
| COM(2007) 823 | | 19.12.2007 | Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on Community action in relation to whaling |
| COM(2007) 825 | | 19.12.2007 | Report from the Commission — Fourth Progress Report on the implementation of the Chernobyl Shelter Fund September 2007 |
| COM(2007) 826 | | 19.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council in accordance with Article 19(1) of Council Directive 2003/96/EC (waste oils) |
| COM(2007) 827 | | 20.12.2007 | Report from the Commission on the implementation of the Council Decision of 17 October 2000 concerning arrangements for cooperation between financial intelligence units of the Member States in respect of exchanging information (2000/642/JHA) |
| COM(2007) 828 | | 19.12.2007 | Annual report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Member States' efforts during 2006 to achieve a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities |
| COM(2007) 830 | | 13.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGF expenditure — Early warning system No 9-11/2007 |
| COM(2007) 832 | | 20.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on experience acquired in the application of Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on rail transport statistics |
| COM(2007) 833 | | 20.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — A European approach to media literacy in the digital environment |
| COM(2007) 836 | | 3.1.2008 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Creative Content Online in the Single Market |
| COM(2007) 839 | 1 | 3.1.2008 | Recommendation for a Council Decision concerning the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises |
| COM(2007) 841 | | 20.12.2007 | Report from the Commission on the application in 2006 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents |
| COM(2007) 842 | | 20.12.2007 | Report from the Commission on the working of Committees during 2006 |
| COM(2007) 845 | | 20.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission — First Report on the implementation of the Single Sky Legislation achievements and the way forward |
| COM(2007) 846 | | 20.12.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on granting a derogation pursuant to Article 19(2) of the EC Treaty, presented under Article 14(3) of Directive 93/109/EC on the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament |
| COM(2007) 847 | | 20.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission — Application of Article 35 of the Euratom Treaty — Verification of the operation and efficiency of facilities for continuous monitoring of the level of radioactivity in the air, water and soil — Report, 1990-2007 |
| COM(2007) 849 | | 21.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council — Draft Council Regulation laying down the form of the laissez-passer issued to members and servants of the institutions |
| COM(2007) 853 | | 21.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Removing obstacles to cross-border investments by venture capital funds |
| COM(2007) 862 | | 20.12.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the Report on current practice with regard to provision of information to patients on medicinal products in accordance with Article 88a of Directive 2001/83/EC, as amended by Directive 2004/27/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use |
| COM(2007) 865 | | 8.1.2008 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the various systems of rearing laying hens in particular those covered by Directive 1999/74/EC |
| COM(2007) 869 | | 11.1.2008 | Communication from the Commission — An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation |

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Date

Title

COM(2007) 554

25.9.2007

Commission working document — Report on the implementation of the Action Plan ‘Promoting language learning and linguistic diversity’

COM(2007) 663

6.11.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges 2007-2008

COM(2007) 721

10.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Central Bank — The EU Economy: 2007 — Review Moving Europe's productivity frontier

COM(2007) 722

20.11.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Preparing for the ‘Health Check’ of the CAP reform

COM(2007) 738

26.11.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Situation of disabled people in the European Union: the European Action Plan 2008-2009

COM(2007) 764

5.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — A strategy for a stronger and more competitive European defence industry

COM(2007) 770

5.12.2007

Communication from the Commission — First progress report on the implementation of the NAIADES Action Programme for the promotion of inland waterway transport

COM(2007) 773

6.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Mobility, an instrument for more and better jobs: The European Job Mobility Action Plan (2007-2010)

COM(2007) 774

5.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — A Strong European Neighbourhood Policy

COM(2007) 780

5.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Towards a Common Immigration Policy

COM(2007) 781

10.12.2007

Communication from the Commission on the 2007 Progress Review of the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Drugs (2005-2008)

COM(2007) 785

10.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — The application of anti-abuse measures in the area of direct taxation — within the EU and in relation to third countries

COM(2007) 794

12.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Second Report on the use of financial resources earmarked for the decommissioning of nuclear installations, spent fuel and radioactive waste

COM(2007) 795

13.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the application by the Member States of Council Directive 95/50/EC on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road

COM(2007) 799

14.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Pre-commercial Procurement: Driving innovation to ensure sustainable high quality public services in Europe

COM(2007) 800

12.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council — Market Outlook for the Dairy Sector

COM(2007) 801

14.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of Decision No 1608/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 805

17.12.2007

Report from the Commission pursuant to Article 6 of the Council Framework Decision of 24 February 2005 on confiscation of crime related proceeds, instrumentalities and property (2005/212/JHA)

COM(2007) 806

17.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Prevention of fraud by building on operational results: a dynamic approach to fraud-proofing

COM(2007) 807

18.12.2007

White Paper on the Integration of EU Mortgage Credit Markets

COM(2007) 819

17.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Report on the evaluation of the ‘Active European Citizenship’ Programme 2004-2006

COM(2007) 823

19.12.2007

Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on Community action in relation to whaling

COM(2007) 825

19.12.2007

Report from the Commission — Fourth Progress Report on the implementation of the Chernobyl Shelter Fund September 2007

COM(2007) 826

19.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council in accordance with Article 19(1) of Council Directive 2003/96/EC (waste oils)

COM(2007) 827

20.12.2007

Report from the Commission on the implementation of the Council Decision of 17 October 2000 concerning arrangements for cooperation between financial intelligence units of the Member States in respect of exchanging information (2000/642/JHA)

COM(2007) 828

19.12.2007

Annual report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Member States' efforts during 2006 to achieve a sustainable balance between fishing capacity and fishing opportunities

COM(2007) 830

13.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGF expenditure — Early warning system No 9-11/2007

COM(2007) 832

20.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on experience acquired in the application of Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on rail transport statistics

COM(2007) 833

20.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — A European approach to media literacy in the digital environment

COM(2007) 836

3.1.2008

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Creative Content Online in the Single Market

COM(2007) 839

1

3.1.2008

Recommendation for a Council Decision concerning the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises

COM(2007) 841

20.12.2007

Report from the Commission on the application in 2006 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents

COM(2007) 842

20.12.2007

Report from the Commission on the working of Committees during 2006

COM(2007) 845

20.12.2007

Communication from the Commission — First Report on the implementation of the Single Sky Legislation achievements and the way forward

COM(2007) 846

20.12.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council on granting a derogation pursuant to Article 19(2) of the EC Treaty, presented under Article 14(3) of Directive 93/109/EC on the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament

COM(2007) 847

20.12.2007

Communication from the Commission — Application of Article 35 of the Euratom Treaty — Verification of the operation and efficiency of facilities for continuous monitoring of the level of radioactivity in the air, water and soil — Report, 1990-2007

COM(2007) 849

21.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council — Draft Council Regulation laying down the form of the laissez-passer issued to members and servants of the institutions

COM(2007) 853

21.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Removing obstacles to cross-border investments by venture capital funds

COM(2007) 862

20.12.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the Report on current practice with regard to provision of information to patients on medicinal products in accordance with Article 88a of Directive 2001/83/EC, as amended by Directive 2004/27/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use

COM(2007) 865

8.1.2008

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the various systems of rearing laying hens in particular those covered by Directive 1999/74/EC

COM(2007) 869

11.1.2008

Communication from the Commission — An Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation

These texts are available on EUR-Lex: http://eur-lex.europa.eu

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/16 |
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26.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 106/16

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 106/07)

Aid No: XA 295/07

Member State: Spain

Region: Navarra

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Ayudas a la creación y desarrollo de las asociaciones promotoras de denominaciones de calidad de productos agroalimentarios

Legal basis: Orden foral de la consejera de desarrollo rural y medio ambiente, por la que se establecen las normas reguladoras para la concesión de ayudas a la creación y desarrollo de las asociaciones promotoras de denominaciones de calidad de productos agroalimentarios, y se aprueba la convocatoria para el año 2007

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 150 000

Maximum aid intensity: 70 % of the value of eligible expenditure on aid to producer associations.

70 % of the value of eligible expenditure on encouraging the production of quality agricultural products.

70 % of the value of eligible expenditure on technical support in the agricultural sector

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 1 November 2007to 31 December 2007

Objective of aid: 1. The primary objective of the aid is to encourage the creation and development of non-profit associations promoting quality designations for agri-food products. 2. The following secondary objectives may be highlighted: to offer the consumer added value, enhancing guarantees in terms of the quality, safety and wholesomeness of the agri-food products and respect for the environment. Article 9(2)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: aid to producer associations responsible for the supervision of protected geographical indications and designations. Eligible costs: those relating to introduction and development.

Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: eligible costs: those relating to encouraging quality agricultural products.

Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: eligible costs: those relating to technical support required by the producer associations

Sector(s) concerned: Animal and plant-production sectors in Annex I with quality labels

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Gobierno de Navarra |
| --- |
| Departamento de Desarrollo Rural y Medio Ambiente |
| C/ Tudela, 20 |
| E-31003 Pamplona |

Gobierno de Navarra

Departamento de Desarrollo Rural y Medio Ambiente

C/ Tudela, 20

E-31003 Pamplona

Website: http://www.cfnavarra.es/agricultura/COYUNTURA/AyudasEstado/pdfs/STNO07064%20OF.pdf

Other information:

| Gobierno de Navarra |
| --- |
| Dirección General de Desarrollo Rural y Medio Ambiente |
| C/ Tudela, 20 |
| E-31003 Pamplona |
| Tel. (34) 848 42 29 33 |
| E-mail: izabalzv@cfnavarra.es |

Gobierno de Navarra

Dirección General de Desarrollo Rural y Medio Ambiente

C/ Tudela, 20

E-31003 Pamplona

Tel. (34) 848 42 29 33

E-mail: izabalzv@cfnavarra.es

Aid No: XA 297/07

Member State: Spain

Regions: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Subvenciones para fomentar la producción de productos agroalimentarios de calidad diferenciada de origen animal

Legal basis: Proyecto de Real Decreto no ... /2007, de ... de ..., por el que se establecen las bases reguladoras para la concesión de las subvenciones para fomentar la producción de productos agroalimentarios de calidad diferenciada de origen animal

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 2 404 000 for 2007. In accordance with estimates for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, it is planned to increase this amount to up to EUR 5 600 000 for each financial year

Maximum aid intensity: The subsidies granted to finance the eligible activities will not exceed the ceilings in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. In other words, the total amount of subsidy granted by the public administrations may be up to 100 per cent of the cost of each of the eligible activities and may in no case exceed the budgetary amounts available. The eligible activities are:

Date of implementation: Following the publication and entry into force of the draft Royal Decree establishing the regulatory framework for the granting of subsidies to encourage the production of agri-food products which are of differentiated quality and animal origin

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013. Proposals for aid will be invited annually

Objective of aid: To encourage the production and marketing of agri-food products which are of differentiated quality and animal origin. The purpose of encouraging such programmes is to increase the range of quality agri-food products which meets consumer demand and enhances consumer confidence in the consumption of agri-food products of livestock origin.

This falls under the following letters of Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006:

Article 14(2)(a): Technical support for market research and for the conception and design of agri-food products which are of differentiated quality and animal origin,

Article 14(2)(b): Introduction of differentiated-quality production programmes,

Article 14(2)(c): Personnel training specifically relating to the differentiated-quality production programme,

Article 14(2)(d): Certification of the quality-production programmes introduced

Sector(s) concerned: The purpose of the aid is to encourage agri-food products of differentiated quality and animal origin, such as meat, milk, eggs, honey and land snails for human consumption, obtained from production animals which come from holdings participating in differentiated-quality production programmes and which have been reared in accordance therewith. Consequently, the livestock sectors affected are those for beef and veal, dairy cattle, sheep meat, milk ewes, goat meat, goat milk, pigs, horse meat, poultry meat, laying poultry, bees and snails

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación |
| --- |
| Paseo Infanta Isabel, 1 |
| E-28014 Madrid |

Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación

Paseo Infanta Isabel, 1

E-28014 Madrid

Website: http://rasve.mapa.es/Publica/InformacionGeneral/Legislacion/DOCUMENTOS/LEGISLACION/RD %20AYUDAS %20PROGRAMAS %20AGROALIMENTARIOS %20DE %20CALIDAD.DOC

Other information: The subsidies will be compatible with any others which may be granted by other public administrations, national/international public bodies attached or subordinate thereto, or by other private natural or legal persons. Nonetheless, the amount of subsidy, either on its own or in competition with one or more of the other aids or subsidies which may be granted by any other administration, public body, or natural or legal person, may not exceed the aforementioned limits and may in no case exceed the limits in Article 14 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001.

In any event, if the expenditure actually incurred were less than that initially budgeted, or other aid were obtained which, when cumulated, exceeded the financing percentages, the decision will be modified and the aid reduced in proportion to that granted in the relevant decision, whereby, provided there is budgetary availability, the amounts may be readjusted in line with the applications received, which will have to justify the activities

Carlos ESCRIBANO MORA

Director General for Livestock Farming

Aid No: XA 360/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Makole

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Sofinanciranje programov za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Makole

Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Makole

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

| | 2007: EUR 4 000 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 4 000

| | 2008: EUR 9 500 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 9 500

| | 2009: EUR 12 000 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 12 000

| | 2010: EUR 12 000 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 12 000

| | 2011: EUR 12 000 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 12 000

| | 2012: EUR 12 000 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 12 000

| | 2013: EUR 12 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 12 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is to be granted for investment in the modernisation of farms (restoration of farm features and purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production), and in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % in the case of non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % in the case of non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, in the case of investment in productive assets on farms, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, in the case of investment in productive assets on farms,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of the costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme of individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: The draft Rules on the co-financing of programmes for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Makole includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Makole |
| --- |
| Makole 42 |
| SLO-2321 Makole |

Občina Makole

Makole 42

SLO-2321 Makole

Website: http://ls.lex-localis.info/UradnoGlasiloObcin/VsebinaDokumenta.aspx?SectionID=675bf220-56a8-46d2-8ac7-f3fcf248a65b

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Alojz GORČENKO

Mayor municipality of Makole

Aid No: XA 382/07

Member State: Ireland

Region: Entire Member State

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Hardship Grant Scheme (Bovine TB and Brucellosis)

Legal basis: Diseases of Animals Act 1966

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Overall amounts of aid payable under this scheme is dependent on the level of disease which, in turn, determines the numbers of reactors disclosed and holdings restricted with Bovine TB and Brucellosis. In view of this, it is not possible to predict the level of expenditure over the period 2007-2013. Accordingly, the figures given below for planned expenditure are based on current disease levels and expected expenditure in 2007:

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The Hardship Grant scheme is implemented on an on going basis as it is directly linked to the level of TB and Brucellosis disease in Ireland. This scheme will remain in place until these two diseases have been eradicated.

Objective of aid: To compensate farmers for losses arising from the disclosure and removal of animals deemed to be Tuberculosis or Brucellosis reactors. The Hardship Grant is designed to cover additional feed costs arising during restriction periods running from 1 November to 30 April.

To discourage the non-disclosure of disease.

This aid is provided in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 — Aid in respect of animal and plant disease and pest infestations

Sector(s) concerned: Bovine animals

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Department of Agriculture and Food |
| --- |
| Maynooth Business Park |
| Maynooth, Co. Kildare |
| Ireland |

Department of Agriculture and Food

Maynooth Business Park

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Ireland

Website: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animal_health/ERAD/ERAD_comp_scheme07.doc

Aid No: XA 409/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Dobje

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Programi razvoja podeželja v občini Dobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Dobje

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

| | 2007: EUR 11 433 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 11 433

| | 2008: EUR 13 147 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 13 147

| | 2009: EUR 15 120 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 15 120

| | 2010: EUR 17 388 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 17 388

| | 2011: EUR 19 996 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 19 996

| | 2012: EUR 22 995 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 22 995

| | 2013: EUR 26 445 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 26 445

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings:

| — | the gross aid intensity must not exceed 40 % of eligible costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

the gross aid intensity must not exceed 40 % of eligible costs.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to provide private access ways on farms.

2.   Aid for conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs for investment in productive and non-productive heritage features, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of actual costs for investment in productive and non-productive heritage features, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter III of the draft Rules on granting State aid in the municipality of Dobje includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Dobje |
| --- |
| Dobje pri Planini 26 |
| SLO-3224 Dobje pri Planini |

Občina Dobje

Dobje pri Planini 26

SLO-3224 Dobje pri Planini

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200795&dhid=92096

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Franc SALOBIR

Mayor

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| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/21 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 106/21

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 106/08)

| Aid No | XR 182/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Romania |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Schemă de ajutor de stat pentru stimularea creșterii economice prin sprijinirea realizării de investiţii |
| Legal basis | Hotărâre a Guvernului nr. 1165/2007 pentru stimularea creșterii economice prin sprijinirea realizării de investiţii, publicată în Monitorul Oficial al României, Partea I, nr. 688/10.10.2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | RON 100 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 50 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 10.10.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerul Economiei și Finanţelor |
| Str. Apolodor nr. 17, sect. 5, București, România |

Aid No

XR 182/07

Member State

Romania

Region

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Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Schemă de ajutor de stat pentru stimularea creșterii economice prin sprijinirea realizării de investiţii

Legal basis

Hotărâre a Guvernului nr. 1165/2007 pentru stimularea creșterii economice prin sprijinirea realizării de investiţii, publicată în Monitorul Oficial al României, Partea I, nr. 688/10.10.2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

RON 100 million

Maximum aid intensity

50 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

10.10.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerul Economiei și Finanţelor

Str. Apolodor nr. 17, sect. 5, București, România

Direcţia Generală Ajutor de Stat, Practici Neloiale și Preţuri Reglementate din cadrul Ministerului Economiei și Finanţelor, tel. (40-21) 314 48 70; (40-21) 312 41 62

| — | Director General: Victor Pătrulescu |
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Director General: Victor Pătrulescu

| — | E-mail: victor.patrulescu@mfinante.ro |
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E-mail: victor.patrulescu@mfinante.ro

| — | Șef Serviciu Notificări Ajutor de Stat Irina Avram |
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Șef Serviciu Notificări Ajutor de Stat Irina Avram

| — | E-mail: irina.avram@mfinante.ro |
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E-mail: irina.avram@mfinante.ro

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://discutii.mfinante.ro/static/10/Mfp/Hg_EXCEPTARI.htm

Other information

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| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/22 |
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26.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 106/22

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 106/09)

Aid No: XA 323/07

Member State: Hungary

Region: Entire country

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: 2007. évben aszálykárt szenvedett mezőgazdasági termelők kedvezményes hitelhez jutási lehetőségének támogatása

Legal basis:

| — | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sectors (OJ L 325, 28.10 2004, p. 4), |
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sectors (OJ L 325, 28.10 2004, p. 4),

| — | 2006. évi LXXXVIII. törvény a nemzeti agrár-kárenyhítési rendszerről; |
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2006. évi LXXXVIII. törvény a nemzeti agrár-kárenyhítési rendszerről;

| — | 88/2006 (XII. 28.) FVM rendelet a nemzeti agrárkár-enyhítési rendszerről szóló 2006. évi LXXXVIII. törvény végrehajtásának szabályairól; |
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88/2006 (XII. 28.) FVM rendelet a nemzeti agrárkár-enyhítési rendszerről szóló 2006. évi LXXXVIII. törvény végrehajtásának szabályairól;

| — | A földművelésügyi és vidékfejlesztési miniszter /2007. (.....) FVM rendelete a 2007. évben aszálykárt szenvedett mezőgazdasági termelők kedvezményes hitelhez jutási lehetőségéről |
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A földművelésügyi és vidékfejlesztési miniszter /2007. (.....) FVM rendelete a 2007. évben aszálykárt szenvedett mezőgazdasági termelők kedvezményes hitelhez jutási lehetőségéről

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Planned annual expenditure: HUF 200-220 million

Maximum aid intensity: The maximum intensity of the loan and guarantee subsidy together is 80 % of the loss in yields

Date of implementation: From October 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to provide farmers (small and medium-sized undertakings) with compensation for the drought damage suffered in 2007.

Farmers suffered a significant reduction of their incomes (in some cases 50-100 % of production was lost). In order to compensate for such loss of earnings, farmers will be entitled to subsidised loans and such loans may also be accompanied by a preferential guarantee.

The amount of aid included in the guarantee attached to the loan is calculated on the basis of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004 of 6 October 2004 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to de minimis aid in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. The guaranteeing institutions provide the guarantee on the loan on the basis of Decree No 50/2007 (VI. 27) FVM on the institutional guarantee which may be claimed as de minimis aid by agricultural undertakings. Upon redemption of the guarantee the guarantee institutions transfer to the financial institution providing the financing the full amount of the counter-guarantee received from budget resources.

We apply Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.

The maximum aid intensity attainable (interest-rate subsidy and provision of guarantee) is 80 % of loss of income

Sector(s) concerned: Plant production sector (field crops)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Földművelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium |
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| Kossuth Lajos tér 11. |
| H-1055 Budapest |

Földművelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium

Kossuth Lajos tér 11.

H-1055 Budapest

Website: http://www.fvm.hu/main.php?folderID=1846&articleID=11273&ctag=articlelist&iid=1

András Máhr

State Secretary

Aid No: XA 337/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Umbria

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid award: Progetti integrati di filiera a favore delle PMI attive nel settore della produzione, trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti di cui all'allegato I del trattato. Criteri per la concessione degli aiuti

Legal basis: Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 1798 del 12 novembre 2007 avente per oggetto ‘Modifiche ed integrazioni alla DGR 1449/2007 concernente: Progetti integrati di filiera a favore delle PMI attive nel settore della produzione, trasformazione e commercializzazione dei prodotti di cui all'allegato I del trattato, criteri per la concessione degli aiuti’

This aid scheme must be regarded as a modification of the preceding exempted aid scheme registered by the Commission, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1/2004, under XA 02/05. It will be launched with a specific call for applications setting out the terms and conditions for submitting applications. The call will be published only after the Commission has confirmed, in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, receipt of this summary information sheet and its publication on the Commission's website.

For all aid categories relating to the processing and marketing of the products listed in Annex I to the Treaty, it should be pointed out that the legal basis, which is the above-mentioned exempted aid scheme XA 02/05, is being revised to take account of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, as amended and supplemented by Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. Consequently, pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001, we will send the Commission, jointly with this summary information, the summary information which constitutes the legal prerequisite for launching the exempted aid scheme in that sector

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 5 450 000 broken down as follows:

EUR 5 000 000 primarily for enterprises in the area of the Lake Trasimeno in the province of Perugia (Magione, Panicale, C. del Lago, Tuoro, Passignano, Città della Pieve, Piegaro, Paciano),

EUR 450 000 as a first allocation and according to the schedule established in the 2007-2013 RDP for Umbria, which the European Commission is currently examining for approval, for aid to integrated agri-food projects in the remaining part of the region

Maximum aid intensity:

| 1. | For primary production, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions for the following maximum amounts:






  — | 40 % of expenditure for the following interventions/operations:






  (a) | construction or improvement of immovable property and purchase of agricultural land for up to 10 % of the total costs borne by each implementing party; immovable property may also be purchased, if essential to attain the aims of the project, for a maximum eligible expenditure of EUR 516 per useable square metre; |
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1.

For primary production, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions for the following maximum amounts:

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40 % of expenditure for the following interventions/operations:

(a)

construction or improvement of immovable property and purchase of agricultural land for up to 10 % of the total costs borne by each implementing party; immovable property may also be purchased, if essential to attain the aims of the project, for a maximum eligible expenditure of EUR 516 per useable square metre;

| (b) | expenditure for the introduction of company quality systems in compliance with the ISO 9000 standard, |
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(b)

expenditure for the introduction of company quality systems in compliance with the ISO 9000 standard,

| — | 20 % of the expenditure borne to purchase machinery and equipment, including computer equipment, |
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20 % of the expenditure borne to purchase machinery and equipment, including computer equipment,

| — | 12 % for overheads related to the expenditure described in points (a) and (b), including the purchase of patents and licences. |
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12 % for overheads related to the expenditure described in points (a) and (b), including the purchase of patents and licences.

The above rates shall be increased by 10 percentage points if the intervention/operation takes place in mountain or less-favoured areas as established in the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme for Umbria pursuant to Articles 50 and 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 and by a further 10 points if it is carried out by young farmers.

The maximum amount of aid granted to an individual enterprise must not exceed EUR 400 000 over any period of three financial years or EUR 500 000 if the enterprise is situated in a mountainous or less-favoured area as established in the 2007-2013 Rural Development Plan for Umbria pursuant to Articles 50 and 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005.

The primary production sector also includes any investment in the agricultural holding needed to prepare animal or vegetable products for the first sale. The term ‘first sale’ means the sale effected by a primary producer to retailers or processors, including any operation needed to prepare the product for this first sale, and the sale to the final consumer provided it takes place in premises that are not separate from other premises used for the primary activity.

The following are not eligible:

| — | the purchase of production rights, animals and annual plants, |
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the purchase of production rights, animals and annual plants,

| — | drainage works, irrigation equipment and irrigation works, |
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drainage works, irrigation equipment and irrigation works,

| — | the planting of annual plants, |
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the planting of annual plants,

| — | simple replacement investments, |
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simple replacement investments,

| — | investments for the manufacture and marketing of products which imitate or substitute for milk and milk products. |
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investments for the manufacture and marketing of products which imitate or substitute for milk and milk products.

| 2. | For processing and marketing, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions up to 40 % of expenditure for the following interventions/operations:






  (a) | the construction or improvement of immovable property; immovable property may also be purchased, if essential to attain the aims of the project, for a maximum eligible expenditure of EUR 516 per useable square metre; |
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2.

For processing and marketing, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions up to 40 % of expenditure for the following interventions/operations:

(a)

the construction or improvement of immovable property; immovable property may also be purchased, if essential to attain the aims of the project, for a maximum eligible expenditure of EUR 516 per useable square metre;

| (b) | expenditure for the introduction of company quality systems in compliance with the ISO 9000 standard; |
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(b)

expenditure for the introduction of company quality systems in compliance with the ISO 9000 standard;

| (c) | the purchase of machinery, equipment, including computer equipment, and technological installations; |
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(c)

the purchase of machinery, equipment, including computer equipment, and technological installations;

| (d) | up to 12 % of overheads related to the expenditure described in points (a), (b) and (c), including the purchase of patents and licences. |
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(d)

up to 12 % of overheads related to the expenditure described in points (a), (b) and (c), including the purchase of patents and licences.

The following expenditure is not eligible:

| — | investments at retail level, |
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investments at retail level,

| — | investments for processing or marketing products from non-EU countries. |
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investments for processing or marketing products from non-EU countries.

For each enterprise, maximum eligible expenditure is limited to 40 % of the turnover of the last budget approved as of the date of submission of the application, or to ten times the share capital subscribed as of the same date.

In any case, for enterprises processing and marketing agricultural products listed in Annex I to the Treaty, expenditure may only be eligible for support if in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 70/2001.

| 3. | For integrated management relating to quality, environmental protection, public health, animal and plant health, animal welfare and safety at work, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions for the following amounts:






  — | up to 100 % of the costs borne by individual or associated producers, and up to EUR 30 000 for each enterprise, for the following interventions:






  (a) | expenditure relating to checks carried out in connection with the issuing of the first certification required for quality products recognised at Community level (DOC, DOCG, PDO, IGT, PGI, SGT, and organic products), |
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3.

For integrated management relating to quality, environmental protection, public health, animal and plant health, animal welfare and safety at work, the aid is granted in the form of capital contributions for the following amounts:

—

up to 100 % of the costs borne by individual or associated producers, and up to EUR 30 000 for each enterprise, for the following interventions:

(a)

expenditure relating to checks carried out in connection with the issuing of the first certification required for quality products recognised at Community level (DOC, DOCG, PDO, IGT, PGI, SGT, and organic products),

| — | up to 50 % of the expenditure borne, up to EUR 100 000, for each enterprise for the following interventions:






  (b) | expenditure for the introduction of environmental quality systems in compliance with the ISO 14000 or EMAS standard, |
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up to 50 % of the expenditure borne, up to EUR 100 000, for each enterprise for the following interventions:

(b)

expenditure for the introduction of environmental quality systems in compliance with the ISO 14000 or EMAS standard,

| — | up to 80 % of the expenditure borne, up to EUR 100 000, for each enterprise for the following:






  (c) | expenditure for the introduction of certification systems in the food chain, |
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up to 80 % of the expenditure borne, up to EUR 100 000, for each enterprise for the following:

(c)

expenditure for the introduction of certification systems in the food chain,

| — | up to 70 % of expenditure borne by individual or associated enterprises, and up to EUR 200 000, for interventions relating to marketing support services, i.e.:






  (d) | publications, such as catalogues or websites, presenting factual information on the sector product provided the information is neutral and that all the operators in the sector have equal opportunities to be represented in the publications; |
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up to 70 % of expenditure borne by individual or associated enterprises, and up to EUR 200 000, for interventions relating to marketing support services, i.e.:

(d)

publications, such as catalogues or websites, presenting factual information on the sector product provided the information is neutral and that all the operators in the sector have equal opportunities to be represented in the publications;

| (e) | organising and participating in competitions, trade fairs, shows and forums for knowledge-sharing among businesses, provided it is for the following: participation fees, travel costs, publication costs, the rent of exhibition stands, symbolic prizes up to EUR 250 per prize and per winner; |
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(e)

organising and participating in competitions, trade fairs, shows and forums for knowledge-sharing among businesses, provided it is for the following: participation fees, travel costs, publication costs, the rent of exhibition stands, symbolic prizes up to EUR 250 per prize and per winner;

| (f) | quality products recognised at Community level (DOC, DOCG, PDO, IGT, PGI, SGT, and organic products):






  (i) | the dissemination of scientific knowledge; |
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(f)

quality products recognised at Community level (DOC, DOCG, PDO, IGT, PGI, SGT, and organic products):

(i)

the dissemination of scientific knowledge;

| (ii) | factual information on the quality systems and nutritional benefits of these products and their use provided that the references to the origin correspond exactly to those references which have been registered by the Community. |
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(ii)

factual information on the quality systems and nutritional benefits of these products and their use provided that the references to the origin correspond exactly to those references which have been registered by the Community.

Aid for technical support services does not involve direct payments to farmers except in the cases provided for in Article 14(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme:

Objective of aid: Support to SMEs involved in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty (except forestry, bioenergy and fishery products) aimed at stepping up competitiveness in the main agri-food sectors in Umbria by introducing product and process innovations and integrated management relating to quality, safety and environmental protection and support services for marketing agricultural products, mostly quality products.

For the production sector, the legal basis for the exemption of this aid scheme is provided by Articles 4, 14 and 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.

For the processing and marketing sector, the legal basis for the exemption of this aid scheme is provided by Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001.

Eligible costs covered by the aid scheme are indicated under ‘Maximum aid intensity’ above

Sector(s) concerned: The sectors concerned by the aid scheme are the production, processing and marketing of products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty (except forestry, bioenergy and fishery products).

For all initiatives planned under this aid scheme, evidence must be given of the existence of normal market outlets. Investments to increase production capacity in sectors with specific limitations under common market organisations are not eligible unless justified by the purchase of the corresponding production quotas

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione Umbria — Direzione regionale all'Agricoltura e foreste, aree protette, valorizzazione dei sistemi naturalistici e paesaggistici, beni ed attività culturali, sport e spettacolo |
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| Centro Direzionale Fontivegge |
| I-06100 Perugia |

Regione Umbria — Direzione regionale all'Agricoltura e foreste, aree protette, valorizzazione dei sistemi naturalistici e paesaggistici, beni ed attività culturali, sport e spettacolo

Centro Direzionale Fontivegge

I-06100 Perugia

Website: www.regione.umbria.it

select ‘aree tematiche’,

select ‘agricoltura e foreste’ on the left,

under ‘ultime notizie’, select ‘D.G.R. del’,

select ‘clicca qui’.

E-mail:

fgarofalo@regione.umbria.it

Other information: Aid for the processing and marketing of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the Treaty is implemented as exempted aid pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 70/2001. As a consequence, in accordance with Article 9 of the above-mentioned Regulation, the summary information on exempted aid for this sector shall be forwarded to the Commission jointly with this summary information

Aid No: XA 344/07

Member State: France

Region: Département de la Manche

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Accompagnement au développement de la Qualification Agriculture Raisonnée

Legal basis:

| — | Articles L 1511 et suivants, articles L 3231-2 et L3232-17 du Code général des collectivités territoriales |
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Articles L 1511 et suivants, articles L 3231-2 et L3232-17 du Code général des collectivités territoriales

| — | Délibération du conseil général de la Manche no 2006-II-3/06 du 19 juin 2006 |
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Délibération du conseil général de la Manche no 2006-II-3/06 du 19 juin 2006

| — | Convention entre l'État et le département relative à l'accompagnement au développement de la qualification à l'agriculture raisonnée |
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Convention entre l'État et le département relative à l'accompagnement au développement de la qualification à l'agriculture raisonnée

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: Annual aid of EUR 28 750 (maximum)

Maximum aid intensity: 100 % of the technician's fees, capped at two days' work per holding

Date of implementation: From receipt of the acknowledgement of receipt from the European Commission

Duration of aid scheme or individual aid: Until 31 December 2009 at the latest

Objective of aid: The aim of the scheme is to promote the development of the sustainable agriculture qualification by having the Manche General Council cover the cost of a maximum of two days' work by a technician. The aid is paid to the Council body in charge of the pre-audit and not to the agricultural producer. The aid will be governed by the provisions of Article 15 of the Agricultural Exemption Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006)

Sector(s) concerned: All the agricultural holdings of the department, provided they fall within the Community definition of small and medium-sized enterprises

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Monsieur le président du conseil général de la Manche |
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| Direction des affaires économiques et du développement rural |
| Service du développement rural |
| Maison du département |
| Rond-point de la liberté |
| F-50008 Saint-Lo cedex |

Monsieur le président du conseil général de la Manche

Direction des affaires économiques et du développement rural

Service du développement rural

Maison du département

Rond-point de la liberté

F-50008 Saint-Lo cedex

Website: http://www.cg50.fr/economie/agriculture

Aid No: XA 346/07

Member State: Spain

Title of aid scheme: Ayudas para paliar los daños ocasionados por las tormentas de lluvia, granizo y viento ocurridas en la segunda quincena del mes de mayo de 2007, que afectaron a varias comunidades autónomas

Legal basis: Orden APA/ /2007, de ... de octubre, por la que se desarrolla el artículo 4 del Real Decreto-ley no 5/2007, de 22 de junio, por el que se adoptan medidas urgentes para reparar los daños causados por las tormentas de lluvia, granizo y viento, que han afectado en la segunda quincena del mes de mayo de 2007, a diversas comunidades autónomas

Annual expenditure planned: EUR 9,1 million

Maximum aid intensity: 80 per cent of the losses

Date of implementation: In the six months following publication of the Order

Duration of scheme: December 2008

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to offset the harvest losses incurred by farmers as a result of the heavy rainstorms, hailstorms and strong winds which occurred, losses that were not covered by insurance policies.

An absolute precondition for the aid is that the recipients should have insured their production under the Annual Farm Insurance Plan.

In order to qualify for the aid, the damage incurred must exceed 30 per cent of normal production.

The application of a non-reducible excess of 20 per cent of the damage means that the aid will not exceed 80 per cent of the losses.

The losses will be calculated by individual farm.

The compensation received under the insurance policies will be deducted from the amount calculated.

The aid scheme complies with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Cereal, tomato and fruit production has been affected by these adverse climatic conditions

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Entidad Estatal de Seguros Agrarios (ENESA) |
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| C/ Miguel Ángel, no 23 — 5a planta |
| E-28010 Madrid |

Entidad Estatal de Seguros Agrarios (ENESA)

C/ Miguel Ángel, no 23 — 5a planta

E-28010 Madrid

Website: http://oracle3.mapya.es/documentos_pwe/rd/orden_tormentas.pdf

enesa@mapa.es

Aid No: XA 352/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Vransko

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Programi razvoja podeželja v občini Vransko 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Vransko za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 60 900 |
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2007: EUR 60 900

| | 2008: EUR 60 900 |
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2008: EUR 60 900

| | 2009: EUR 60 900 |
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2009: EUR 60 900

| | 2010: EUR 65 000 |
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2010: EUR 65 000

| | 2011: EUR 65 000 |
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2011: EUR 65 000

| | 2012: EUR 70 000 |
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2012: EUR 70 000

| | 2013: EUR 70 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 70 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is granted for investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment for agricultural production, and for investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Aid for conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | for non-productive features, up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred, |
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for non-productive features, up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred,

| — | for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % or — in less-favoured areas — 75 % of the actual costs incurred, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % or — in less-favoured areas — 75 % of the actual costs incurred, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred if the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred if the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute in less-favoured areas at least 50 % and in other areas at least 60 % of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute in less-favoured areas at least 50 % and in other areas at least 60 % of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 % or — in less-favoured areas — 50 % of the expenses relating to the increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less-favoured areas 45 %. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 % or — in less-favoured areas — 50 % of the expenses relating to the increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less-favoured areas 45 %.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | municipality aid is the difference between the level of cofinancing of insurance premiums from the national budget and a sum of up to 50 % of eligible insurance premium costs for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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municipality aid is the difference between the level of cofinancing of insurance premiums from the national budget and a sum of up to 50 % of eligible insurance premium costs for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual administrative and legal costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual administrative and legal costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications, designations of origin or certificates of specific character, in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications, designations of origin or certificates of specific character, in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Aid for the provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training for farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training for farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (No aid will be granted until the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or of individual aid: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Rules on the granting of aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the Municipality of Vransko for the programming period 2007-2013 (Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Občini Vransko za programsko obdobje 2007-2013) includes measures relating to State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings;

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Vransko |
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| Vransko 59 |
| SLO-3305 Vransko |

Občina Vransko

Vransko 59

SLO-3305 Vransko

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200797&dhid=92173

Other information: Aid for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storms and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning measures to be taken by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Mayor of the municipality of Vransko

Franc SUŠNIK

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| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/28 |
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26.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 106/28

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Extract of a winding-up measure decided under Article 9 of Directive 2001/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of credit institutions

(2008/C 106/10)

By judgment of the District Court of Luxembourg, commercial division, dated 26 October 2007, the judgment to place in liquidation the Bank of Credit and Commerce International SA, a Luxembourg company with its head office registered at 2a, Kalchesbruck, L-1852 Luxembourg, was supplemented by the addition of the following paragraphs:

‘No default interest will be paid to those creditors who have received payment of one or more dividends at a later date than other creditors.

During the liquidation proceedings, the interim dividends which have not been paid must be retained by the liquidators; the interests produced by these sums are to be allocated to the mass of creditors.

No default interest will be allocated to those creditors whose claims have been finally admitted and who have received payment at a later date than other creditors:

| — | if, on account of their negligence or events outside their control, they have not provided the liquidators with the elements necessary for payment and, as a consequence, they have prevented the latter from paying the interim dividend(s) to which they were entitled, |
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if, on account of their negligence or events outside their control, they have not provided the liquidators with the elements necessary for payment and, as a consequence, they have prevented the latter from paying the interim dividend(s) to which they were entitled,

| — | on account of legal obstacles resulting from foreign legislation with regard to payment in US dollars or resulting from a difficulty regarding the identification of the creditor(s), |
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on account of legal obstacles resulting from foreign legislation with regard to payment in US dollars or resulting from a difficulty regarding the identification of the creditor(s),

| — | if the distribution of the interim dividend(s) has been withheld by the liquidators because of the existence of debts on the part of these creditors towards other entities within the BCCI group. |
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if the distribution of the interim dividend(s) has been withheld by the liquidators because of the existence of debts on the part of these creditors towards other entities within the BCCI group.

As regards assets held on a fiduciary basis:

Bonds, direct income or liquid assets received in these security deposits which have not been claimed or which are no longer being claimed shall, from the announcement of the present judgment, be consigned, after deduction of costs, by the liquidators to the Luxembourg “Caisse de Consignations” which will keep them at the disposal of the owners, who will be informed by the liquidators by registered letter sent to their last known address.

The interest on this direct income and liquid assets must in principle be returned to the fiduciary depositors by payment to the Luxembourg “Caisse de Consignations”.

Nevertheless, the BCCI is entitled to receive refund of the costs incurred in conserving these assets prior to and subsequent to the opening of the liquidation proceedings, through compensation from the interest produced by those assets.’

Jacques DELVAUX, Yvette HAMILIUS

Court-appointed liquidators of BCCI SA

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| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/29 |
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C 106/29

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 106/11)

Aid No: XA 335/07

Member State: Denmark

Region: —

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Sundhedsstyring i vildtopdræt

Støttemodtager er Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU), Veterinærinstituttet

Legal basis: Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: DKK 300 000 in 2007-2008

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 30 September 2008

Objectives of aid: The aim of the scheme is to help to ensure that young game birds released for hunting are healthy and constitute a viable stock of birds suitable for human consumption. As mortality rates among young game birds are often high, the scheme is designed to provide information about the causes of death among the youngest groups of game birds. Based on the data collected, advice is compiled about the management of game birds (primarily pheasants) in the first three weeks of life, with a view to minimising production losses. The final beneficiaries are game bird breeders. The scheme comes under Article 15(2)(c). It concerns expenditure on consultancy services

Economic sectors concerned: Game birds

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Fjerkræafgiftsfonden |
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| Axeltorv 3 |
| DK-1609 København V |

Fjerkræafgiftsfonden

Axeltorv 3

DK-1609 København V

Internet address: www.fa-fonden.dk

Other information: —

Aid No: XA 338/07

Member State: Denmark

Region: —

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Stikprøvekontrol, slagtekyllinger. Støttemodtager er Det Danske Fjerkræråd

Legal basis: Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: DKK 90 000 in 2007-2008

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Implementation date:

Duration of aid scheme or individual aid award: Until 30 September 2008

Objectives of aid: To cover the cost of sample checks on broiler flocks under § 11 of bekendtgørelse nr. 1069 af 17. december 2001 om hold af kyllinger og rugeægsproduktion (Order No 1069 of 17 December 2001 on chicken and egg production).

The final beneficiaries are farmers producing broilers and the scheme concerns only small and medium-sized enterprises.

The scheme is covered by Article 10(1). It relates to expenditure on health checks

Economic sectors concerned: Poultry (broilers)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Fjerkræafgiftsfonden |
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| Axeltorv 3 |
| DK-1609 København V |

Fjerkræafgiftsfonden

Axeltorv 3

DK-1609 København V

Website: www.fa-fonden.dk

Other information: —

Aid No: XA 374/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Miklavž na Dravskem polju

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Dodeljevanje državnih pomoči za programe razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Miklavž na Dravskem polju

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov na področju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Miklavž na Dravskem polju

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

| | 2007: EUR 22 000 |
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2007: EUR 22 000

| | 2008: EUR 22 000 |
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2008: EUR 22 000

| | 2009: EUR 22 000 |
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2009: EUR 22 000

| | 2010: EUR 22 000 |
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2010: EUR 22 000

| | 2011: EUR 22 000 |
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2011: EUR 22 000

| | 2012: EUR 22 000 |
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2012: EUR 22 000

| | 2013: EUR 22 000 |
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2013: EUR 22 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in farms for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas,

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, if the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. Such investments must be set out in business plans. Young farmers must meet the conditions laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005. |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, if the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. Such investments must be set out in business plans. Young farmers must meet the conditions laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and in farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets, provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets, provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological or historical interest), |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological or historical interest),

| — | additional aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Payment of insurance premiums:

| — | The amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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The amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to a maximum of 70 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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up to a maximum of 70 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | Aid is granted at a rate of up to 70 % of costs incurred; this is to be in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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Aid is granted at a rate of up to 70 % of costs incurred; this is to be in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 70 % of the eligible costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 70 % of the eligible costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid and de minimis aid and on implementing other agricultural and rural development measures in the Municipality of Miklavž na Dravskem polju includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Aid to provide technical support

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Miklavž na Dravskem polju |
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| Nad izviri 6 |
| SLO-2204 Miklavž na Dravskem polju |

Občina Miklavž na Dravskem polju

Nad izviri 6

SLO-2204 Miklavž na Dravskem polju

Website: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=427

No 576, page 1131

Other information: The measure concerning the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding the grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Leo KREMŽAR

Mayor of Miklavž na Dravskem polju

Aid No: XA 377/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Občina Moravske Toplice

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Moravske Toplice 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči na področju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Moravske Toplice (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 12 000 |
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2007: EUR 12 000

| | 2008: EUR 12 000 |
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2008: EUR 12 000

| | 2009: EUR 12 000 |
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2009: EUR 12 000

| | 2010: EUR 12 000 |
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2010: EUR 12 000

| | 2011: EUR 12 000 |
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2011: EUR 12 000

| | 2012: EUR 12 000 |
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2012: EUR 12 000

| | 2013: EUR 12 000 |
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2013: EUR 12 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | municipal support, in line with national rules on co-financing of insurance premiums to insure agricultural products for the current year, brings the maximum of aid up to 50 % of eligible costs for insurance premiums paid to insure crops and fruit against adverse weather conditions that can be classed as natural disasters and to insure livestock against the risk of destruction due to disease. |
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municipal support, in line with national rules on co-financing of insurance premiums to insure agricultural products for the current year, brings the maximum of aid up to 50 % of eligible costs for insurance premiums paid to insure crops and fruit against adverse weather conditions that can be classed as natural disasters and to insure livestock against the risk of destruction due to disease.

2.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs of education and training for farmers and farm workers and to organise and participate in forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs of education and training for farmers and farm workers and to organise and participate in forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: December 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for agricultural and rural development in the municipality of Moravske Toplice includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 12: Payment of insurance premiums,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Moravske Toplice |
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| Kranjčeva ulica 3 |
| SLO-9226 Moravske Toplice |

Občina Moravske Toplice

Kranjčeva ulica 3

SLO-9226 Moravske Toplice

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007104&dhid=92540

Other information: The aid measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse weather conditions which may be classed as a natural disaster: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

For the Mayor

Martina VINK-KRANJEC

Aid No: XA 379/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Ormož

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Finančna sredstva za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Ormož

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Ormož za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 71 800 |
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2007: EUR 71 800

| | 2008: EUR 80 000 |
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2008: EUR 80 000

| | 2009: EUR 88 000 |
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2009: EUR 88 000

| | 2010: EUR 96 000 |
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2010: EUR 96 000

| | 2011: EUR 105 000 |
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2011: EUR 105 000

| | 2012: EUR 115 000 |
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2012: EUR 115 000

| | 2013: EUR 125 000 |
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2013: EUR 125 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in agricultural holdings, to manage farmland, to purchase equipment to be used for primary production and to invest in permanent crops.

2.   Provision of technical support:

| — | aid of up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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aid of up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal aid is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit. |
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the amount of municipal aid is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit.

4.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: The draft Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Ormož for the programming period 2007-2013 include measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Ormož |
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| Ptujska c. 6 |
| SLO-2270 Ormož |

Občina Ormož

Ptujska c. 6

SLO-2270 Ormož

Website: http://www.ormoz.si/dokument.aspx?id=610

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Alojz SOK

Mayor of the municipality of Ormož

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/33 |
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Call for proposals under the annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2008

(Commission Decision C(2008) 1360)

(2008/C 106/12)

The European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, is hereby launching a call for proposals in order to award grants to projects in accordance with the priorities and objectives defined in the draft annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network for 2008.

The maximum amount available under this call for proposals, for 2008, is EUR 22 260 000.

The call is closing on 30 June 2008.

The complete text of the Call for proposals is available on:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/grants/proposal_en.htm

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 26.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 106/34 |
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Communication from the French Government concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, authorisation and production of hydrocarbons (1)

(Notice regarding an application to extend an exclusive licence to prospect for liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, designated the ‘Lavignolle licence’)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 106/13)

By request of 16 January 2008, Marex Petroleum Corporation (dba Marex, Inc.), a company with registered offices at 13819 Threadall Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77077 (United States), and Etablissements Maurel & Prom, a company with registered offices at 12, rue Volney, F-75002 Paris, applied for an extension of an exclusive licence to prospect for liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, designated the ‘Lavignolle licence’, in an area of approximately 60 km2 covering part of the department of Gironde.

The perimeter of the area covered by this extension consists of the meridian and parallel arcs connecting in turn the points defined below by their geographical coordinates, the prime meridian being that of Paris.

| Points | Longitude | Latitude |
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| A | 3,80° W | 49,60° N |
| B | 3,70° W | 49,60° N |
| C | 3,70° W | 49,50° N |
| D | 3,80° W | 49,50° N |

Points

Longitude

Latitude

A

3,80° W

49,60° N

B

3,70° W

49,60° N

C

3,70° W

49,50° N

D

3,80° W

49,50° N

The perimeter of the Tamaris concession is excluded.

| Points | Longitude | Latitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E | 3,79° W | 49,58° N |
| F | 3,75° W | 49,58° N |
| G | 3,75° W | 49,54° N |
| H | 3,77° W | 49,54° N |
| I | 3,77° W | 49,55° N |
| J | 3,79° W | 49,55° N |

Points

Longitude

Latitude

E

3,79° W

49,58° N

F

3,75° W

49,58° N

G

3,75° W

49,54° N

H

3,77° W

49,54° N

I

3,77° W

49,55° N

J

3,79° W

49,55° N

Submission of applications and criteria for awarding rights

The initial applicant and competing applicants must prove that they meet the requirements for obtaining the licence, specified in Articles 4 and 5 of Decree No 2006-648 of 2 June 2006 concerning mining rights and underground storage rights (Journal officiel de la République française, 3 June 2006).

Interested companies may, within ninety days of the publication of this notice, submit a competing application in accordance with the procedure summarised in the ‘Notice regarding the granting of mining rights for hydrocarbons in France’ published in
  Official Journal of the European Communities C 374 of 30 December 1994, p. 11, and established by Decree No 2006-648 of concerning mining rights and underground storage rights. Competing applications must be sent to the Minister responsible for mines at the address below.

The decisions on the initial application and the competing applications will be based on the criteria governing the award of mining rights, as set out in Article 6 of the abovementioned Decree and will be taken by 17 January 2010 at the latest.

Conditions and requirements regarding performance of the activity and cessation thereof

Applicants are referred to Articles 79 and 79.1 of the Mining Code and to Decree No 2006-649 of 2 June 2006 on mining and underground storage operations and the regulations governing mining and underground storage (Journal officiel de la République française, 3 June 2006).

Further information can be obtained from the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Town and Country Planning (Directorate-General for Energy and Raw Materials, Directorate for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mining Legislation Office), 61, boulevard Vincent Auriol, Télédoc 133, F-75703 Paris Cedex 13 (tel. (33) 144 97 23 02, fax (33) 144 97 05 70).

The abovementioned laws and regulations can be consulted at:

http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr

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(1)  OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 3.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5127 — Indra/Sita France/Renault)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 106/14)

| 1. | On 21 April 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(s) Sita France SA (‘Sita’, France), belonging to the Suez Group and Renault s.a.s. (‘Renault’, France), controlled by the group Renault, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Indra Investissements SAS (‘Indra’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 21 April 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(s) Sita France SA (‘Sita’, France), belonging to the Suez Group and Renault s.a.s. (‘Renault’, France), controlled by the group Renault, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Indra Investissements SAS (‘Indra’, France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Sita: waste management sector in France, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Sita: waste management sector in France,

| — | for Renault: automotive industry, |
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for Renault: automotive industry,

| — | for Indra: waste management sector in France, with focus on the distribution and deconstruction of out-of-use vehicles. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Indra: waste management sector in France, with focus on the distribution and deconstruction of out-of-use vehicles.

| 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.5127 — Indra/Sita France/Renault, 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.5127 — Indra/Sita France/Renault, 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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Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to public holidays in 2008

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 70 of 15 March 2008
  )

(2008/C 106/15)

On page 13, under ‘Belgique/België’:

for:

‘... 2.11, 11.11, ...’,

read:

‘... 2.11, 10.11, 11.11, ...’.

under ‘Nederland’:

for:

‘1.1, 24.3, 1.5, 2.5, 5.5, 12.5, ...’,

read:

‘1.1, 24.3, 30.4, 1.5, 12.5, ...’.

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