# Official Journal C 4/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 519 January 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 4

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 519 January 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 004/01 | 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 004/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4611 — Egmont/Bonnier (Books)) (
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  ) | 4 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 004/01

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

1

2008/C 004/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4611 — Egmont/Bonnier (Books)) (
  1
  )

1

4

| | III   Preparatory Acts |
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| | COMMISSION |
| 2008/C 004/03 | Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 5 |

III   Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

2008/C 004/03

Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

5

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 004/04 | Euro exchange rates | 12 |
| 2008/C 004/05 | COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 13 |
| 2008/C 004/06 | Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 246, 20.10.2007 | 18 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 004/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 19 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 004/04

Euro exchange rates

12

2008/C 004/05

COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

13

2008/C 004/06

Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 246, 20.10.2007

18

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 004/07

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

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 004/08 | Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of steel ropes and cables originating in India | 22 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2008/C 004/08

Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of steel ropes and cables originating in India

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 9.1.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 4/1 |
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9.1.2008

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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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 4/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.7.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | NN 19/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | WestLB AG — Kapitalzuführungen |
| Legal basis | Sparkassengesetz, individuelle Verträge |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Other forms of equity intervention |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 6 200 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration | 8.2002-10.2005 |
| Economic sectors | Financial intermediation |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen u.a. |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.7.2007

Reference number of the aid

NN 19/06

Member State

Germany

Region

Nordrhein-Westfalen

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

WestLB AG — Kapitalzuführungen

Legal basis

Sparkassengesetz, individuelle Verträge

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Other forms of equity intervention

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 6 200 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration

8.2002-10.2005

Economic sectors

Financial intermediation

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen u.a.

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 | 18.7.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | NN 34/07 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | NordLB AG — Kapitalzuführungen |
| Legal basis | Individuelle Verträge |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Other forms of equity intervention |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 2 950 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration | 4.2005-10.2005 |
| Economic sectors | Financial intermediation |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesländer Niedersachsen und Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.7.2007

Reference number of the aid

NN 34/07

Member State

Germany

Region

Niedersachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

NordLB AG — Kapitalzuführungen

Legal basis

Individuelle Verträge

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Other forms of equity intervention

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 2 950 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration

4.2005-10.2005

Economic sectors

Financial intermediation

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesländer Niedersachsen und Sachsen-Anhalt

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 | 28.11.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 605/07 |
| Member State | Malta |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Financial Incentives for the Audiovisual Industry Regulations |
| Legal basis | Film Commission Act of July 15, 2005 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: MTL 4 million; overall budget: MTL 8 million |
| Intensity | 32 % |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2009 |
| Economic sectors | Media |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Malta Film Commission, Enterprise Centre, San Gwann SGN 3000, Malta |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

28.11.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 605/07

Member State

Malta

Region

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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Financial Incentives for the Audiovisual Industry Regulations

Legal basis

Film Commission Act of July 15, 2005

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: MTL 4 million; overall budget: MTL 8 million

Intensity

32 %

Duration

Until 31.12.2009

Economic sectors

Media

Name and address of the granting authority

Malta Film Commission, Enterprise Centre, San Gwann SGN 3000, Malta

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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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4611 — Egmont/Bonnier (Books))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 4/02)

On 15 October 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4611. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4611. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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III Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

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Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 4/03)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
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| COM(2007) 426 | 1 | 18.7.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Montenegro on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas |
| COM(2007) 426 | 2 | 18.7.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Montenegro on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas |
| COM(2007) 436 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing Regulation (EC) No 152/2002 concerning the export of certain ECSC and EC steel products from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European Community (double-checking system) |
| COM(2007) 437 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community Position concerning a Decision of the EC-the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council amending Protocol No 2 (on steel products) to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement |
| COM(2007) 487 | 1 | 4.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and its Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union |
| COM(2007) 487 | 2 | 4.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union |
| COM(2007) 488 | 1 | 3.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas |
| COM(2007) 488 | 2 | 3.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas |
| COM(2007) 491 | | 3.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the Kingdom of the Netherlands to apply a measure derogating from Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (Only the Dutch version is authentic) |
| COM(2007) 492 | | 3.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea for 2008 |
| COM(2007) 495 | | 4.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania |
| COM(2007) 497 | | 5.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco on certain aspects of air services in order to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania |
| COM(2007) 499 | | 5.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision regarding the position to be taken by the Community within the International Cocoa Council on the extension of the International Cocoa Agreement, 2001 |
| COM(2007) 504 | 1 | 5.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation |
| COM(2007) 504 | 2 | 5.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation |
| COM(2007) 508 | 1 | 11.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing a simplified regime for the control of persons at the external borders based on the unilateral recognition by Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia of certain documents as equivalent to their national visas for the purposes of transit through their territories |
| COM(2007) 508 | 2 | 11.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 896/2006/EC establishing a simplified regime for the control of persons at the external borders based on the unilateral recognition by the Member States of certain residence permits issued by Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the purpose of transit through their territory |
| COM(2007) 509 | | 11.9.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/50/EC as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission |
| COM(2007) 510 | | 10.9.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 80/181/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement |
| COM(2007) 513 | | 11.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of peroxosulphates (persulphates) originating in the United States of America, the People's Republic of China and Taiwan |
| COM(2007) 514 | | 12.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation by the Community in a research and development programme aimed at supporting research and development performing SMEs undertaken by several Member States |
| COM(2007) 515 | | 12.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision implementing Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 as regards the adoption of a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2007-2012 |
| COM(2007) 517 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on trade in certain steel products |
| COM(2007) 518 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from the Russian Federation |
| COM(2007) 520 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part |
| COM(2007) 521 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional application of Protocol No 8 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, on the general principles for the participation of Montenegro in European Community programmes |
| COM(2007) 522 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community Position to be adopted in the EC-Montenegro Interim Committee on its Rules of Procedure including the Terms of Reference and Structure of the EC-Montenegro sub-committees |
| COM(2007) 523 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, as regards set aside for year 2008 |
| COM(2007) 525 | | 17.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting |
| COM(2007) 526 | | 13.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management |
| COM(2007) 528 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity |
| COM(2007) 529 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/55/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas |
| COM(2007) 530 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators |
| COM(2007) 531 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity |
| COM(2007) 532 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks |
| COM(2007) 549 | | 19.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual financial framework |
| COM(2007) 550 | | 14.9.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i) originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines |
| COM(2007) 559 | | 2.10.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 76/769/EEC as regards restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol, methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, cyclohexane and ammonium nitrate (Amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC) |
| COM(2007) 560 | | 3.10.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users |
| COM(2007) 561 | | 2.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing the anti-dumping duties imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2002 of 13 June 2002 on imports of recordable compact disks originating in Taiwan and allowing for their repayment or remission and repealing the countervailing duties imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 960/2003 of 2 June 2003 on imports of recordable compact disks originating in India, allowing for their repayment or remission and terminating the proceeding in their respect |
| COM(2007) 563 | | 3.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the appointment of the Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe |
| COM(2007) 564 | | 2.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in Russia and repealing the anti-dumping measures on imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in Thailand and Turkey |
| COM(2007) 566 | | 4.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and terminating a partial interim review of such imports pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 |
| COM(2007) 570 | | 5.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulations (EC) No 2015/2006 and (EC) No 41/2007, as regards fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks |
| COM(2007) 572 | | 8.10.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movements of pet animals as regards the extension of the transitional period |
| COM(2007) 576 | | 9.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of an Agreement renewing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of India |
| COM(2007) 579 | | 9.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2007 to 15 June 2011 |
| COM(2007) 580 | | 9.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau |
| COM(2007) 585 | | 10.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 586 | | 9.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line MON810) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 587 | | 11.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Directive on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco (Codified version) |
| COM(2007) 588 | | 11.10.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors |
| COM(2007) 589 | | 9.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line T25) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 590 | | 11.9.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council amending Decision 2005/446/EC of 30 May 2005 setting the deadline for the commitment of the funds of the 9th European Development Fund (EDF) |
| COM(2007) 593 | | 10.10.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of hydrogen powered motor vehicles and amending Directive 2007/46/EC |
| COM(2007) 594 | | 12.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision adapting Annex VIII to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania |
| COM(2007) 595 | | 15.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation authorising the Commission to approve modifications to protocols of fisheries partnership agreements concluded between the European Community and third countries |
| COM(2007) 596 | | 15.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community concerning the proposal to amend the Customs Convention on the International Transport of goods under cover of TIR carnets (TIR Convention 1975) |
| COM(2007) 600 | | 15.10.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund |
| COM(2007) 610 | | 16.10.2007 | Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (Recast) |
| COM(2007) 611 | | 16.10.2007 | Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC and Directives 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC in order to adapt them to Regulation (EC) No ... on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, and amending Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| COM(2007) 613 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 in order to adapt it to Regulation (EC) No ... on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, and amending Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 |
| COM(2007) 614 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up a Community system of relief from customs duty |
| COM(2007) 615 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff |
| COM(2007) 619 | | 18.10.2007 | Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States |
| COM(2007) 624 | | 16.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of dicyandiamide originating in the People's Republic of China |
| COM(2007) 626 | | 17.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 imposing certain restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| COM(2007) 629 | | 23.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 3491/90 on imports of rice originating in Bangladesh |
| COM(2007) 634 | | 23.10.2007 | Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1425/2006 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain plastic sacks and bags originating in the People's Republic of China and Thailand, and terminating the proceeding on imports of certain plastic sacks and bags originating in Malaysia |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2007) 426

1

18.7.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Montenegro on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

COM(2007) 426

2

18.7.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Montenegro on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

COM(2007) 436

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing Regulation (EC) No 152/2002 concerning the export of certain ECSC and EC steel products from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the European Community (double-checking system)

COM(2007) 437

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community Position concerning a Decision of the EC-the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council amending Protocol No 2 (on steel products) to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement

COM(2007) 487

1

4.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and its Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union

COM(2007) 487

2

4.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union

COM(2007) 488

1

3.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the signature of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

COM(2007) 488

2

3.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

COM(2007) 491

3.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the Kingdom of the Netherlands to apply a measure derogating from Article 193 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (Only the Dutch version is authentic)

COM(2007) 492

3.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation fixing the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks applicable in the Baltic Sea for 2008

COM(2007) 495

4.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania

COM(2007) 497

5.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of a Protocol amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco on certain aspects of air services in order to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania

COM(2007) 499

5.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision regarding the position to be taken by the Community within the International Cocoa Council on the extension of the International Cocoa Agreement, 2001

COM(2007) 504

1

5.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation

COM(2007) 504

2

5.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation

COM(2007) 508

1

11.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing a simplified regime for the control of persons at the external borders based on the unilateral recognition by Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia of certain documents as equivalent to their national visas for the purposes of transit through their territories

COM(2007) 508

2

11.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 896/2006/EC establishing a simplified regime for the control of persons at the external borders based on the unilateral recognition by the Member States of certain residence permits issued by Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the purpose of transit through their territory

COM(2007) 509

11.9.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/50/EC as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission

COM(2007) 510

10.9.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 80/181/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement

COM(2007) 513

11.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of peroxosulphates (persulphates) originating in the United States of America, the People's Republic of China and Taiwan

COM(2007) 514

12.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation by the Community in a research and development programme aimed at supporting research and development performing SMEs undertaken by several Member States

COM(2007) 515

12.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision implementing Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 as regards the adoption of a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2007-2012

COM(2007) 517

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on trade in certain steel products

COM(2007) 518

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation on administering certain restrictions on imports of certain steel products from the Russian Federation

COM(2007) 520

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part

COM(2007) 521

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional application of Protocol No 8 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, on the general principles for the participation of Montenegro in European Community programmes

COM(2007) 522

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community Position to be adopted in the EC-Montenegro Interim Committee on its Rules of Procedure including the Terms of Reference and Structure of the EC-Montenegro sub-committees

COM(2007) 523

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation derogating from Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, as regards set aside for year 2008

COM(2007) 525

17.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting

COM(2007) 526

13.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

COM(2007) 528

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity

COM(2007) 529

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/55/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas

COM(2007) 530

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

COM(2007) 531

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity

COM(2007) 532

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks

COM(2007) 549

19.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual financial framework

COM(2007) 550

14.9.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i) originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines

COM(2007) 559

2.10.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 76/769/EEC as regards restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol, methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, cyclohexane and ammonium nitrate (Amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC)

COM(2007) 560

3.10.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users

COM(2007) 561

2.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation repealing the anti-dumping duties imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2002 of 13 June 2002 on imports of recordable compact disks originating in Taiwan and allowing for their repayment or remission and repealing the countervailing duties imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 960/2003 of 2 June 2003 on imports of recordable compact disks originating in India, allowing for their repayment or remission and terminating the proceeding in their respect

COM(2007) 563

3.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the appointment of the Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe

COM(2007) 564

2.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in Russia and repealing the anti-dumping measures on imports of certain iron or steel ropes and cables originating in Thailand and Turkey

COM(2007) 566

4.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and terminating a partial interim review of such imports pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96

COM(2007) 570

5.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulations (EC) No 2015/2006 and (EC) No 41/2007, as regards fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks

COM(2007) 572

8.10.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movements of pet animals as regards the extension of the transitional period

COM(2007) 576

9.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of an Agreement renewing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of India

COM(2007) 579

9.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau for the period 16 June 2007 to 15 June 2011

COM(2007) 580

9.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

COM(2007) 585

10.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a Community procedure for administering quantitative quotas (Codified version)

COM(2007) 586

9.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line MON810) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 587

11.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Directive on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco (Codified version)

COM(2007) 588

11.10.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the driver-perceived noise level of wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors

COM(2007) 589

9.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize (Zea mays L. line T25) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 590

11.9.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council amending Decision 2005/446/EC of 30 May 2005 setting the deadline for the commitment of the funds of the 9th European Development Fund (EDF)

COM(2007) 593

10.10.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of hydrogen powered motor vehicles and amending Directive 2007/46/EC

COM(2007) 594

12.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision adapting Annex VIII to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania

COM(2007) 595

15.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation authorising the Commission to approve modifications to protocols of fisheries partnership agreements concluded between the European Community and third countries

COM(2007) 596

15.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken by the Community concerning the proposal to amend the Customs Convention on the International Transport of goods under cover of TIR carnets (TIR Convention 1975)

COM(2007) 600

15.10.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund

COM(2007) 610

16.10.2007

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the minimum level of training of seafarers (Recast)

COM(2007) 611

16.10.2007

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directives 76/768/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 1999/13/EC and Directives 2000/53/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2004/42/EC in order to adapt them to Regulation (EC) No ... on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, and amending Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

COM(2007) 613

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 in order to adapt it to Regulation (EC) No ... on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, and amending Directive 67/548/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

COM(2007) 614

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 918/83 setting up a Community system of relief from customs duty

COM(2007) 615

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff

COM(2007) 619

18.10.2007

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by Member States

COM(2007) 624

16.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of dicyandiamide originating in the People's Republic of China

COM(2007) 626

17.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2005 imposing certain restrictive measures in respect of the Democratic Republic of Congo

COM(2007) 629

23.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 3491/90 on imports of rice originating in Bangladesh

COM(2007) 634

23.10.2007

Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1425/2006 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain plastic sacks and bags originating in the People's Republic of China and Thailand, and terminating the proceeding on imports of certain plastic sacks and bags originating in Malaysia

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)

8 January 2008

(2008/C 4/04)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4705 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 161,23 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4485 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,7445 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3806 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6428 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 91,38 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8895 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 26,125 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 254,45 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6977 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,5944 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5914 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,413 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7055 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6712 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4724 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,4727 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9084 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1047 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 381,24 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 10,109 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,6822 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3476 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 896,96 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,81 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,945 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,98 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,772 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5796 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,9902 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4705

JPY

Japanese yen

161,23

DKK

Danish krone

7,4485

GBP

Pound sterling

0,7445

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3806

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6428

ISK

Iceland króna

91,38

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8895

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

26,125

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

254,45

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6977

PLN

Polish zloty

3,5944

RON

Romanian leu

3,5914

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,413

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7055

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6712

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4724

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,4727

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9084

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1047

KRW

South Korean won

1 381,24

ZAR

South African rand

10,109

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,6822

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3476

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 896,96

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,81

PHP

Philippine peso

59,945

RUB

Russian rouble

35,98

THB

Thai baht

43,772

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5796

MXN

Mexican peso

15,9902

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 4/05)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COM(2007) 240 | | 27.4.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Annual Report on the Financial Management of the 6th-9th European Development Funds (EDFs) in 2006 |
| COM(2007) 379 | | 8.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Small, clean and competitive — A programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises comply with environmental legislation |
| COM(2007) 391 | | 11.7.2007 | White Paper — White Paper on Sport |
| COM(2007) 458 | | 23.7.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Final accounts for the financial year 2006 of the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th European Development Funds |
| COM(2007) 493 | | 3.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament — Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of macro-financial assistance to third countries in 2006 |
| COM(2007) 494 | | 4.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97 |
| COM(2007) 496 | | 7.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — E-skills for the 21st century: Fostering competitiveness, growth and jobs |
| COM(2007) 498 | | 5.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Promoting young people's full participation in education, employment and society |
| COM(2007) 501 | | 5.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on policy for the accommodation of Commission services in Brussels and Luxembourg |
| COM(2007) 502 | | 5.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission — A Europe of results — Applying Community Law |
| COM(2007) 505 | | 6.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies: An action plan for Europe 2005-2009 — First Implementation Report 2005-2007 |
| COM(2007) 506 | | 7.9.2007 | Commission opinion on the request by Ireland to take part in Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third country nationals |
| COM(2007) 507 | | 12.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Councl, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Strategy for the Outermost Regions: Achievements and Future Prospects |
| COM(2007) 511 | | 11.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Public-Private Dialogue in Security Research and Innovation |
| COM(2007) 512 | | 11.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Third Annual Report on Migration and Integration |
| COM(2007) 519 | | 13.9.2007 | Report from the Commission — Annual Report on research and technological development activities of the European Union in 2006 |
| COM(2007) 524 | | 17.9.2007 | Third Report from the Commission based on Article 11 of the Council Framework Decision of 29 May 2000 on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against counterfeiting in connection with the introduction of the euro |
| COM(2007) 527 | | 13.9.2007 | Preliminary draft amending budget No 6 to the general budget 2007 — Statement of expenditure by Section — Section III — Commission |
| COM(2007) 533 | | 13.9.2007 | Third Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on certain third countries' maintenance of visa requirements in breach of the principle of reciprocity in accordance with Article 1(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 as regards the reciprocity mechanism |
| COM(2007) 534 | | 19.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Progressing Galileo: Re-profiling the European GNSS Programmes |
| COM(2007) 536 | | 18.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Annual Report 2006-2007 on the implementation of Community assistance under Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 of 27 February 2006 establishing an instrument of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot Community |
| COM(2007) 537 | | 19.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council on the follow-up to 2005 — Discharge Decisions (Summary) — Council Recommendations |
| COM(2007) 538 | | 19.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament on the follow-up to 2005 Discharge Decisions (Summary) — European Parliament Resolutions |
| COM(2007) 539 | | 19.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new Animal Health Strategy for the European Union (2007-2013) where ‘Prevention is better than cure’ |
| COM(2007) 540 | | 18.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament — Building a Global Climate Change Alliance between the European Union and poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change |
| COM(2007) 541 | | 17.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Towards Europe-wide Safer, Cleaner and Efficient Mobility: The First Intelligent Car Report |
| COM(2007) 542 | | 20.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Second Report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 on civil aviation security |
| COM(2007) 543 | | 1.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission — Annual Report from the European Commission to the European Parliament on the functioning of the European School System — 2006 Financial Year |
| COM(2007) 544 | | 19.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGF expenditure — Early warning system No 8/2007 |
| COM(2007) 545 | | 20.9.2007 | Commission Working Paper — EU Report on Policy Coherence for Development |
| COM(2007) 548 | | 24.9.2007 | Report from the Commission on the application in 2005 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents |
| COM(2007) 549 | | 4.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the revision of the multiannual financial framework (2007-2013) |
| COM(2007) 551 | | 25.9.2007 | Green Paper — Towards a new culture for urban mobility |
| COM(2007) 552 | | 27.9.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on implementation of Decision No 1445/2000/EC on the application of aerial-survey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics |
| COM(2007) 553 | | 21.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission — Annual Report on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) 866/2004 of 29 April 2004 and the situation resulting from its application |
| COM(2007) 555 | | 28.9.2007 | Report from the Commission — Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) — Annual Report 2006 |
| COM(2007) 556 | | 25.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Sector Inquiry under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 on business insurance (Final Report) |
| COM(2007) 558 | | 27.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Action Plan on Adult learning — It is always a good time to learn |
| COM(2007) 562 | | 3.10.2007 | 36th Financial Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee section — 2006 Financial Year |
| COM(2007) 578 | | 8.10.2007 | Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council in connection with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals |
| COM(2007) 581 | | 3.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European EconomiC and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — The European Interest: Succeeding in the age of globalisation — Contribution of the Commission to the October Meeting of Heads of State and Government |
| COM(2007) 584 | | 5.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Overcoming the stigma of business failure — For a second chance policy — Implementing the Lisbon Partnership for Growth and Jobs |
| COM(2007) 591 | | 10.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Reassessing the regulatory social framework for more and better seafaring jobs in the EU (first phase consultation of the social partners at Community level provided for in Article 138(2) of the Treaty) |
| COM(2007) 592 | | 4.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Small and medium-sized enterprises — Key for delivering more growth and jobs — A mid-term review of Modern SME policy |
| COM(2007) 597 | | 12.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council concerning the European Community's participation in the fifth Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (Warsaw, 5-7 November 2007) |
| COM(2007) 599 | | 5.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission European Development Fund (EDF) — Estimate of commitments and payments and of contributions to be paid by the Member States for 2007 and 2008, and forecast of commitments and payments for 2009 to 2012 |
| COM(2007) 618 | | 17.10.2007 | Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles for the period 2002-2005 |
| COM(2007) 620 | | 17.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Modernising social protection for greater social justice and economic cohesion: taking forward the active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market |
| COM(2007) 621 | | 19.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission — Agenda for a sustainable and competitive European tourism |
| COM(2007) 622 | | 12.10.2007 | Report from the Commission on the implementation in 2003-2004 of Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (23rd Report from the Commission on the implementation of the social legislation relating to road transport) |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2007) 240

27.4.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Annual Report on the Financial Management of the 6th-9th European Development Funds (EDFs) in 2006

COM(2007) 379

8.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Small, clean and competitive — A programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises comply with environmental legislation

COM(2007) 391

11.7.2007

White Paper — White Paper on Sport

COM(2007) 458

23.7.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors — Final accounts for the financial year 2006 of the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th European Development Funds

COM(2007) 493

3.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament — Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of macro-financial assistance to third countries in 2006

COM(2007) 494

4.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 58/97

COM(2007) 496

7.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — E-skills for the 21st century: Fostering competitiveness, growth and jobs

COM(2007) 498

5.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Promoting young people's full participation in education, employment and society

COM(2007) 501

5.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on policy for the accommodation of Commission services in Brussels and Luxembourg

COM(2007) 502

5.9.2007

Communication from the Commission — A Europe of results — Applying Community Law

COM(2007) 505

6.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee — Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies: An action plan for Europe 2005-2009 — First Implementation Report 2005-2007

COM(2007) 506

7.9.2007

Commission opinion on the request by Ireland to take part in Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 laying down a uniform format for residence permits for third country nationals

COM(2007) 507

12.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Councl, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Strategy for the Outermost Regions: Achievements and Future Prospects

COM(2007) 511

11.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Public-Private Dialogue in Security Research and Innovation

COM(2007) 512

11.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Third Annual Report on Migration and Integration

COM(2007) 519

13.9.2007

Report from the Commission — Annual Report on research and technological development activities of the European Union in 2006

COM(2007) 524

17.9.2007

Third Report from the Commission based on Article 11 of the Council Framework Decision of 29 May 2000 on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against counterfeiting in connection with the introduction of the euro

COM(2007) 527

13.9.2007

Preliminary draft amending budget No 6 to the general budget 2007 — Statement of expenditure by Section — Section III — Commission

COM(2007) 533

13.9.2007

Third Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on certain third countries' maintenance of visa requirements in breach of the principle of reciprocity in accordance with Article 1(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 as regards the reciprocity mechanism

COM(2007) 534

19.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Progressing Galileo: Re-profiling the European GNSS Programmes

COM(2007) 536

18.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council — Annual Report 2006-2007 on the implementation of Community assistance under Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 of 27 February 2006 establishing an instrument of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot Community

COM(2007) 537

19.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council on the follow-up to 2005 — Discharge Decisions (Summary) — Council Recommendations

COM(2007) 538

19.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament on the follow-up to 2005 Discharge Decisions (Summary) — European Parliament Resolutions

COM(2007) 539

19.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new Animal Health Strategy for the European Union (2007-2013) where ‘Prevention is better than cure’

COM(2007) 540

18.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament — Building a Global Climate Change Alliance between the European Union and poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change

COM(2007) 541

17.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Towards Europe-wide Safer, Cleaner and Efficient Mobility: The First Intelligent Car Report

COM(2007) 542

20.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Second Report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 on civil aviation security

COM(2007) 543

1.10.2007

Communication from the Commission — Annual Report from the European Commission to the European Parliament on the functioning of the European School System — 2006 Financial Year

COM(2007) 544

19.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on EAGF expenditure — Early warning system No 8/2007

COM(2007) 545

20.9.2007

Commission Working Paper — EU Report on Policy Coherence for Development

COM(2007) 548

24.9.2007

Report from the Commission on the application in 2005 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents

COM(2007) 549

4.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council concerning the revision of the multiannual financial framework (2007-2013)

COM(2007) 551

25.9.2007

Green Paper — Towards a new culture for urban mobility

COM(2007) 552

27.9.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on implementation of Decision No 1445/2000/EC on the application of aerial-survey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics

COM(2007) 553

21.9.2007

Communication from the Commission — Annual Report on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) 866/2004 of 29 April 2004 and the situation resulting from its application

COM(2007) 555

28.9.2007

Report from the Commission — Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) — Annual Report 2006

COM(2007) 556

25.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Sector Inquiry under Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 on business insurance (Final Report)

COM(2007) 558

27.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Action Plan on Adult learning — It is always a good time to learn

COM(2007) 562

3.10.2007

36th Financial Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee section — 2006 Financial Year

COM(2007) 578

8.10.2007

Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council in connection with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals

COM(2007) 581

3.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European EconomiC and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — The European Interest: Succeeding in the age of globalisation — Contribution of the Commission to the October Meeting of Heads of State and Government

COM(2007) 584

5.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Overcoming the stigma of business failure — For a second chance policy — Implementing the Lisbon Partnership for Growth and Jobs

COM(2007) 591

10.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Reassessing the regulatory social framework for more and better seafaring jobs in the EU (first phase consultation of the social partners at Community level provided for in Article 138(2) of the Treaty)

COM(2007) 592

4.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Small and medium-sized enterprises — Key for delivering more growth and jobs — A mid-term review of Modern SME policy

COM(2007) 597

12.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council concerning the European Community's participation in the fifth Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (Warsaw, 5-7 November 2007)

COM(2007) 599

5.10.2007

Communication from the Commission European Development Fund (EDF) — Estimate of commitments and payments and of contributions to be paid by the Member States for 2007 and 2008, and forecast of commitments and payments for 2009 to 2012

COM(2007) 618

17.10.2007

Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation of Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles for the period 2002-2005

COM(2007) 620

17.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Modernising social protection for greater social justice and economic cohesion: taking forward the active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market

COM(2007) 621

19.10.2007

Communication from the Commission — Agenda for a sustainable and competitive European tourism

COM(2007) 622

12.10.2007

Report from the Commission on the implementation in 2003-2004 of Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (23rd Report from the Commission on the implementation of the social legislation relating to road transport)

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

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 4/18

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

(2008/C 4/06)

OJ C 246, 20.10.2007

History of previous publications:

OJ C 191, 17.8.2007

OJ C 181, 3.8.2007

OJ C 138, 22.6.2007

OJ C 126, 7.6.2007

OJ C 78, 11.4.2007

OJ C 332, 30.12.2006

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 9.1.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 4/19 |
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9.1.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 4/19

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 4/07)

| Aid No | XS 286/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Mazowieckie |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | INTERTON Sp. z o.o. |
| Legal basis | 1) | Art. 6 ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o niektórych formach wspierania działalności innowacyjnej (Dz.U. nr 179, poz. 1484, z późn. zm.) |

Aid No

XS 286/07

Member State

Poland

Region

Mazowieckie

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

INTERTON Sp. z o.o.

Legal basis

1)

Art. 6 ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o niektórych formach wspierania działalności innowacyjnej (Dz.U. nr 179, poz. 1484, z późn. zm.)

| 2) | Umowa kredytu technologicznego nr 07/1222 udzielonego ze środków Funduszu Kredytu Technologicznego zawarta w dniu 18 października 2007 r. |
| --- | --- |

2)

Umowa kredytu technologicznego nr 07/1222 udzielonego ze środków Funduszu Kredytu Technologicznego zawarta w dniu 18 października 2007 r.

Type of measure

Individual aid

Budget

Annual budget: —; overall budget: EUR 0,08087344 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

18.10.2007

Duration

18.10.2013

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

| Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego |
| --- |
| Al. Jerozolimskie 7 |
| PL-00-955 Warszawa |

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego

Al. Jerozolimskie 7

PL-00-955 Warszawa

| Aid No | XS 288/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Opolskie |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Pomoc publiczna na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych (Namysłów) |
| Legal basis | — | Uchwała nr XXXIV/261/06 Rady Miejskiej w Namysłowie z dnia 10 kwietnia 2006 r. w sprawie pomocy publicznej na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych na terenie Gminy Namysłów |

Aid No

XS 288/07

Member State

Poland

Region

Opolskie

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Pomoc publiczna na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych (Namysłów)

Legal basis

—

Uchwała nr XXXIV/261/06 Rady Miejskiej w Namysłowie z dnia 10 kwietnia 2006 r. w sprawie pomocy publicznej na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych na terenie Gminy Namysłów

| — | Uchwała nr IX/72/07 Rady Miejskiej w Namysłowie z dnia 31 maja 2007 r. zmieniająca uchwałę w sprawie pomocy publicznej na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych na terenie Gminy Namysłów |
| --- | --- |

—

Uchwała nr IX/72/07 Rady Miejskiej w Namysłowie z dnia 31 maja 2007 r. zmieniająca uchwałę w sprawie pomocy publicznej na rozwój małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w ramach wyłączeń grupowych na terenie Gminy Namysłów

| — | Art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz.U. z 2006 r. nr 121, poz. 844 ze zm.) |
| --- | --- |

—

Art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz.U. z 2006 r. nr 121, poz. 844 ze zm.)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,1 million; overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.2.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

| Burmistrz Namysłowa |
| --- |
| ul. Dubois 3 |
| PL-46-100 Namysłów |

Burmistrz Namysłowa

ul. Dubois 3

PL-46-100 Namysłów

| Aid No | XS 289/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Diversificazione in attività non agricole — misura del piano di sviluppo rurale della Puglia 2007-2013 — azioni 1 e 5:






  1) | la fornitura di servizi turistici in contesto aziendale; |

Aid No

XS 289/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Puglia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Diversificazione in attività non agricole — misura del piano di sviluppo rurale della Puglia 2007-2013 — azioni 1 e 5:

1)

la fornitura di servizi turistici in contesto aziendale;

| 2) | la produzione e la vendita di energia da fonti rinnovabili ai soggetti gestori |
| --- | --- |

2)

la produzione e la vendita di energia da fonti rinnovabili ai soggetti gestori

Legal basis

Regolamento (CE) n. 70/2001 — PSR Puglia 2007-2013 — Regolamento (CE) n. 1698/2005 del Consiglio e regolamento (CE) n. 1974/2006 della Commissione

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 8,8 million; overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2008

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

Other manufacturing, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Puglia — Organi responsabili dell'attuazione del PSR Puglia 2007-2013 |
| --- |
| Assessorato Risorse Agroalimentari |
| Lungomare N. Sauro, 45 |
| I-70121 Bari |

Regione Puglia — Organi responsabili dell'attuazione del PSR Puglia 2007-2013

Assessorato Risorse Agroalimentari

Lungomare N. Sauro, 45

I-70121 Bari

| Aid No | XS 290/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Förderung von Beratungsdienstleistungen im Rahmen der Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung der einzelbetrieblichen Unternehmensberatung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen in Niedersachsen (Beratungsrichtlinie 2007) in den niedersächsischen Zielgebieten „Konvergenz“ und „Regionale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Beschäftigung — RWB“ aus dem Europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung EFRE |
| Legal basis | 1. | Verordnung (EG) Nr. 70/2001 der Kommission vom 12.1.2001 |

Aid No

XS 290/07

Member State

Germany

Region

Niedersachsen

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Förderung von Beratungsdienstleistungen im Rahmen der Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung der einzelbetrieblichen Unternehmensberatung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen in Niedersachsen (Beratungsrichtlinie 2007) in den niedersächsischen Zielgebieten „Konvergenz“ und „Regionale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Beschäftigung — RWB“ aus dem Europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung EFRE

Legal basis

1.

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 70/2001 der Kommission vom 12.1.2001

| 2. | Änderungsverordnung (EG) Nr. 364/2004 der Kommission vom 25.2.2004 |
| --- | --- |

2.

Änderungsverordnung (EG) Nr. 364/2004 der Kommission vom 25.2.2004

| 3. | Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1976/2006 der Kommission vom 20.12.2006 zur Änderung der Verordnungen (EG) Nr. 2204/2002, (EG) Nr. 70/2001 und (EG) Nr. 68/2001 in Bezug auf die Ausdehnung ihrer Anwendungszeiträume |
| --- | --- |

3.

Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1976/2006 der Kommission vom 20.12.2006 zur Änderung der Verordnungen (EG) Nr. 2204/2002, (EG) Nr. 70/2001 und (EG) Nr. 68/2001 in Bezug auf die Ausdehnung ihrer Anwendungszeiträume

| 4. | Empfehlung 2003/361/EG der Kommission vom 6.3.2003 betreffend die Definition der kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen |
| --- | --- |

4.

Empfehlung 2003/361/EG der Kommission vom 6.3.2003 betreffend die Definition der kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen

| 5. | § 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung Niedersachsen |
| --- | --- |

5.

§ 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung Niedersachsen

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 2,7 million; overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.11.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

| Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen GmbH-NBank |
| --- |
| Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-14 |
| D-30177 Hannover |

Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen GmbH-NBank

Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-14

D-30177 Hannover

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

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Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of steel ropes and cables originating in India

(2008/C 4/08)

The Commission has received a request for a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’).

1.   Request for review

The request was lodged by Usha Martin Limited (‘the applicant’), an exporter from India.

The request is limited in scope to the examination of dumping as far as the applicant is concerned.

2.   Product

The product under review is steel ropes and cables including locked coil ropes, excluding ropes and cables of stainless steel, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 3 mm originating in India (‘the product concerned’), currently classifiable within CN codes ex 7312 10 81, ex 7312 10 83, ex 7312 10 85, ex 7312 10 89 and ex 7312 10 98. These CN codes are given only for information.

3.   Existing measures

The measure currently in force is a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005 (2) on imports of steel ropes and cables originating, inter alia, in India.

4.   Grounds for the review

The request pursuant to Article 11(3) is based on prima facie evidence provided by the applicant that the circumstances on the basis of which measures were established have changed and that these changes are of lasting nature.

The applicant alleges, inter alia, that its export prices of the product concerned to the Community have increased significantly and substantially more than the domestic prices in India. This has led to a reduction or elimination of dumping. Therefore, the continued imposition of measures at the existing levels, which were based on the level of dumping previously established, is no longer necessary to offset dumping.

5.   Procedure for the determination of dumping

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of a partial interim review, the Commission hereby initiates a review in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation.

The investigation will assess the need for the continuation, removal or amendment of the existing measures in respect of the applicant.

If it is determined that measures should be removed or amended for the applicant, it may be necessary to amend the rate of duty currently applicable to imports of the product concerned from companies not mentioned in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1858/2005.

(a)   Questionnaires

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the applicant and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned. This information and supporting evidence should reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a).

(b)   Collection of information and holding of hearings

All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information other than questionnaire replies and to provide supporting evidence. This information and supporting evidence must reach the Commission within the time limit set in point 6(a).

Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. This request must be made within the time limit set in point 6(b).

6.   Time limits

(a)   For parties to make themselves known, to submit questionnaire replies and any other information

All interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 40 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified. Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the aforementioned period.

(b)   Hearings

All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40-day time limit.

7.   Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence

All submissions and requests made by interested parties must be made in writing (not in electronic format, unless otherwise specified) and must indicate the name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers of the interested party. All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis shall be labelled as ‘Limited’ (3) and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, shall be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which will be labelled ‘FOR INSPECTION BY INTERESTED PARTIES’.

Commission address for correspondence:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate General for Trade |
| Directorate H |
| Office: J-79 4/23 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 |

European Commission

Directorate General for Trade

Directorate H

Office: J-79 4/23

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05

8.   Non-cooperation

In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available.

Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, of the facts available. If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially, and use of facts available is made, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.

9.   Processing of personal data

It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4).

10.   Schedule of the investigation

The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 11(5) of the basic Regulation, within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

11.   Hearing officer

It is also noted that if interested parties consider that the yare encountering difficulties in the exercise of their rights of defence, they may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade. He acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission services, offering, where necessary, mediation on procedural matters affecting the protection of their interests in this proceeding, in particular, with regard to issues concerning access to the file, confidentiality, extension of time limits and the treatment of written and/or oral submission of views. For further information and contact details, interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer's web pages on the website of DG Trade (http://ec.europa.eu/trade).

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(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

(2)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 1. Regulation as last modified by Regulation (EC) No 1459/2007 (OJ L 326, 12.12.2007, p. 18).

(3)  This means that the document is for internal use only. It is protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). It is a confidential document pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-dumping Agreement).

(4)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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