# Official Journal C 203/2018

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6113 June 2018 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 203

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6113 June 2018

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 203/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2018/C 203/02 | Commission Implementing Decision of 11 June 2018 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector (Vijlen (PDO)) | 2 |
| 2018/C 203/03 | Interim update of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Union serving in third countries | 13 |
| 2018/C 203/04 | Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 28 Member States applicable as from 1 July 2018(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 ( OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1 )) | 15 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2018/C 203/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 16 |
| 2018/C 203/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 16 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2018/C 203/01

Euro exchange rates

1

2018/C 203/02

Commission Implementing Decision of 11 June 2018 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector (Vijlen (PDO))

Official Journal of the European Union

2

2018/C 203/03

Interim update of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Union serving in third countries

13

2018/C 203/04

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 28 Member States applicable as from 1 July 2018(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 ( OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1 ))

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 ( OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1 ))

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2018/C 203/05

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

16

2018/C 203/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

16

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 203/07 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 17 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2018/C 203/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8858 — Boeing/Safran/JV (auxiliary power units)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1) | 18 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 203/07

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

17

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 203/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8858 — Boeing/Safran/JV (auxiliary power units)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1)

1

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

12 June 2018

(2018/C 203/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1788 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 130,03 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4503 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88175 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,1550 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1615 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 125,10 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,4435 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,652 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 319,89 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2754 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,6605 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 5,3762 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5506 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5335 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2499 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6781 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5738 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 272,14 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,5183 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5496 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3815 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 465,01 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7121 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,551 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 73,9972 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,839 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,3608 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 24,2869 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 79,5015 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1788

JPY

Japanese yen

130,03

DKK

Danish krone

7,4503

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88175

SEK

Swedish krona

10,1550

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1615

ISK

Iceland króna

125,10

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,4435

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,652

HUF

Hungarian forint

319,89

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2754

RON

Romanian leu

4,6605

TRY

Turkish lira

5,3762

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5506

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5335

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2499

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6781

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5738

KRW

South Korean won

1 272,14

ZAR

South African rand

15,5183

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5496

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3815

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 465,01

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7121

PHP

Philippine peso

62,551

RUB

Russian rouble

73,9972

THB

Thai baht

37,839

BRL

Brazilian real

4,3608

MXN

Mexican peso

24,2869

INR

Indian rupee

79,5015

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

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 11 June 2018

on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

(Vijlen (PDO))

(2018/C 203/02)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 97(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Netherlands has sent an application for protection of the name ‘Vijlen’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. |
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(1)

The Netherlands has sent an application for protection of the name ‘Vijlen’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met.

| (3) | In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Vijlen’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(3)

In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Vijlen’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The single document established in accordance with Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the reference to the publication of the product specification for the name ‘Vijlen’ (PDO) are contained in the Annex to this Decision.

In accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the publication of this Decision shall confer the right to object to the protection of the name specified in the first paragraph of this Article within two months from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 11 June 2018.

For the Commission

Phil HOGAN

Member of the Commission

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ANNEX

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Vijlen’

PDO-NL-02168

Date of application: 12.2.2016

1.   Name(s) to be registered

Vijlen

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO — protected designation of origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

| 4. | Sparkling wine |
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4.

| 5. | Quality sparkling wine |
| --- | --- |

5.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, fruity, full-bodied

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: intense red

Aroma: red/black fruits, slightly spicy;

Taste: fruity character with a full-bodied taste

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content between 0,5 and 12 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11,5

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, dry, full fruity character, partly barrel-aged

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: dark red

Aroma: light woody tones combined with red/black fruit

Taste: full tannin structure with a fruity after-taste and a full structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content between 0,5 and 12 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11,5

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, dry, full-bodied, barrel-aged

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: dark red

Aroma: light woody tones combined with red/black fruit

Taste: full tannin structure, amplified by wood

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content between 0,5 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 12 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

12

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the white varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: white

Aroma: green, ripe fruit

Taste: full fruity character with fresh, full structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,14 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

77,14 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, barrel-aged

GRAPE VARIETIES: the white varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: white

Aroma: ripe fruit, flowery with light woody tones

Taste: full fruity character, with a full structure enhanced by wood, full-bodied finish

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 1 and 8 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 11,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,14 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

11,5

Minimum total acidity

77,14 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: White, semi-dry, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the white varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: white

Aroma: green, ripe fruit

Taste: Full fruity character, slight sweetness

Finish: Fresh, fruity wine with a beautifully sweet finish

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 2 and 20 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 77,14 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

77,14 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 1 Wine: Rosé, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: light rosé colour

Aroma: slightly spicy, red fruit

Taste: fruity character yet with a fuller taste

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 1 and 12 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 63,84 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10

Minimum total acidity

63,84 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 4 Sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the white varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: white

Aroma: green, ripe fruit

Taste: tiny bubbles, fresh fruitiness with a fuller structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 0 and 22 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 79,8 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

79,8 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 4 Sparkling wine: Rosé, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: pink

Aroma: ripe, red fruit

Taste: tiny bubbles, fresh fruitiness with a fuller structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 0 and 22 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 79,8 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

79,8 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the white varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: white

Aroma: green, ripe fruit

Taste: tiny bubbles, fresh fruitiness with a fuller structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 0 and 22 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 79,8 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

79,8 in milliequivalents per litre

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: Rosé, full, fruity

GRAPE VARIETIES: the red varieties on the varieties list (proportion varies according to year)

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: pink

Aroma: ripe, red fruit

Taste: tiny bubbles, fresh fruitiness with a fuller structure

Analytical characteristics:

All the characteristics are in line with the applicable definitions and the limits set in the EU regulations/Dutch ministerial regulations

| — | Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

| — | Maximum volatile acidity |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum volatile acidity

| — | Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

| — | Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification |
| --- | --- |

—

Maximum enrichment, deacidification and, subject to approval, acidification

Sugar content: between 0 and 22 grams per litre

General analytical characteristics

| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,5 |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum total acidity | 79,8 in milliequivalents per litre |

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,5

Minimum total acidity

79,8 in milliequivalents per litre

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   
  Essential oenological practices

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, fruity, full-bodied

Specific oenological practice: pulp fermentation for at least four days

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, dry, full fruity character, partly barrel-aged

Specific oenological practice: pulp fermentation for at least four days, at least 30 % of the wine should be aged in wood

Wine category 1 Wine: Red, dry, full-bodied, barrel-aged

Specific oenological practice: pulp fermentation for at least six days. The wine must be aged in wood, and stored for at least nine months in barrels (at least 50 % new wood)

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily)

Wine category 1 Wine: White, dry, barrel-aged

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily) storage for at least six months in barrels, 50 % new wood

Wine category 1 Wine: White, semi-dry, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily)

Wine category 1 Wine: Rosé, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily)

Wine category 4 Sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily) Traditional method

Wine category 4 Sparkling wine: Rosé, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily) Traditional method

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: White, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily) Traditional method

Wine category 5 Quality sparkling wine: Rosé, full, fruity

Specific oenological practice: cold fermentation under 18 °C (exceptions for temperature increase at the start of fermentation and wines that do not ferment easily) Traditional method

b.   
  Maximum yields

Red Cabernet Cortis

50 hectolitres per hectare

Red Monarch

50 hectolitres per hectare

Red Pinot Noir

50 hectolitres per hectare

Red Pinotin

50 hectolitres per hectare

Red Baron

50 hectolitres per hectare

White Souvignier Gris

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Johanniter

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Solaris

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Pinot Gris

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Chardonnay

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Cabernet Blanc

55 hectolitres per hectare

White Muscaris

55 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated area

The geographical area of Vijlen is situated wholly in the three-country municipality of Vaals, in the district of Vijlen.

The protected designation of origin of Vijlen applies only to the terrain of Vijlen with loess soil in the top layer and three layers of soil which together make up this unique terroir. Besides the loess soil, this specific area is characterised by layers of terra fusca, rough shingle and flint eluvium.

The PDO Vijlen covers an area of 419 ha.

7.   Main wine grapes

| | Souvignier Gris B |
| --- | --- |

Souvignier Gris B

| | Pinotin N |
| --- | --- |

Pinotin N

| | Muscaris B |
| --- | --- |

Muscaris B

| | Cabernet Blanc B (VB-91-26-1) |
| --- | --- |

Cabernet Blanc B (VB-91-26-1)

| | Baron N |
| --- | --- |

Baron N

| | Solaris |
| --- | --- |

Solaris

| | Pinot noir N |
| --- | --- |

Pinot noir N

| | Pinot Gris G |
| --- | --- |

Pinot Gris G

| | Monarch |
| --- | --- |

Monarch

| | Johanniter B |
| --- | --- |

Johanniter B

| | Chardonnay B |
| --- | --- |

Chardonnay B

| | Cabernet Cortis |
| --- | --- |

Cabernet Cortis

8.   Description of the link(s)

Soil

The geographical area of PDO Vijlen is primarily characterised by ‘flint slope soil’ consisting of flint eluvium as well as loess, terra fusca and gravel, but without old deposits from the Maas.

The soil in this area differs from that of the geographical area of Mergelland, where loess, marl (soft rock) and Maas gravel are the main elements and in which the sediments of the Maas river play an important role. By contrast, these sediments from the Maas are not characteristic of the geographical area of PDO Vijlen. These occur to the north of the edge of the hills (north of Vijlen). The soil in this area, which evolved differently, is characterised by flint eluvium (the remaining solution of limestone, composed of a mixture of strongly eroded flint and varying amounts of clay, loam and terra fusca), as well as terra fusca (like flint eluvium, this is an erosion product of limestone, but consists predominately of (heavy) clay with little or no flint, as it comes from limestone rock with a low flint content). The difference is further increased by the climatological factors (higher altitude and surrounding hills).

Climate and environment

The most important features of the climate in this area are as follows:

| — | The climate in the area is less directly influenced by the sea and has more features typical of a continental climate (less moderate than by the sea, which is reflected in the temperatures). |
| --- | --- |

—

The climate in the area is less directly influenced by the sea and has more features typical of a continental climate (less moderate than by the sea, which is reflected in the temperatures).

| — | The vineyards are located at an altitude of 170 to 220 metres above Amsterdam Ordnance Datum (NAP), on southern slopes, encompassed by hills, thus creating a small micro-climate. |
| --- | --- |

—

The vineyards are located at an altitude of 170 to 220 metres above Amsterdam Ordnance Datum (NAP), on southern slopes, encompassed by hills, thus creating a small micro-climate.

| — | The higher altitude, surrounded by valleys, means the night-time temperature is often higher (better breakdown of acids). |
| --- | --- |

—

The higher altitude, surrounded by valleys, means the night-time temperature is often higher (better breakdown of acids).

| — | The altitude also means there is less mist, particularly in September and October, leading to less humidity and therefore fewer problems with botrytis. |
| --- | --- |

—

The altitude also means there is less mist, particularly in September and October, leading to less humidity and therefore fewer problems with botrytis.

| — | The location on the sheltered side of the Eifel and the Ardennes means that rain and hail do not often affect the PDO area. |
| --- | --- |

—

The location on the sheltered side of the Eifel and the Ardennes means that rain and hail do not often affect the PDO area.

Human aspects (cultivation and vinification)

To positively influence the quality of the cultivation/vinification of the grapes, certain choices have been made (human aspects):

| — | When planting, some two square metres of space are allowed per plant (sufficient nutrients). |
| --- | --- |

—

When planting, some two square metres of space are allowed per plant (sufficient nutrients).

| — | A cultivation method is used that ensures a good leaf/grape ratio (sufficient photosynthesis), and vines are pruned by hand (selection of the best year-old shoots so as to obtain a good foliage wall with maximum sunlight absorption). |
| --- | --- |

—

A cultivation method is used that ensures a good leaf/grape ratio (sufficient photosynthesis), and vines are pruned by hand (selection of the best year-old shoots so as to obtain a good foliage wall with maximum sunlight absorption).

| — | This is further enhanced by maintaining a leaf zone of at least 1 metre above the grape zone. |
| --- | --- |

—

This is further enhanced by maintaining a leaf zone of at least 1 metre above the grape zone.

| — | Stripping the leaves of the grape zone to facilitate exposure to sunlight and wind, so that the clusters will also dry quickly after wet weather. |
| --- | --- |

—

Stripping the leaves of the grape zone to facilitate exposure to sunlight and wind, so that the clusters will also dry quickly after wet weather.

| — | If necessary, thinning clusters to improve the quality of the remaining grapes. |
| --- | --- |

—

If necessary, thinning clusters to improve the quality of the remaining grapes.

| — | Harvesting by hand (selection of grapes). |
| --- | --- |

—

Harvesting by hand (selection of grapes).

| — | Regarding vinification, see the essential oenological practices described above. |
| --- | --- |

—

Regarding vinification, see the essential oenological practices described above.

Causal link

The causal link is characterised by the following distinctive aspects of the area:

The soil is composed of a unique combination of flint eluvium as well as loess, terra fusca and gravel, but without old deposits from the Maas.

Flint eluvium is found as a single unit only in small areas in the south-eastern part of South Limburg on the Belgian border, including on the late-tertiary peneplain. In steep slopes, it is a significant component of the flint slope soils. The soils contain many rugged flintstones of between 2 and 10 cm.

Only in the geographical area of PDO Vijlen is there a unique combination of soils with flint eluvium/loess as well as terra fusca and gravel.

This soil has an impact on the characteristics of the grapes cultivated on it over a fairly long season (heat absorption by the stones) and the moisture-retaining qualities of the loess (avoiding aridity).

The high altitude, surrounded by hills, means that the slopes/plateau of the vineyards have the following climate features, which clearly have a favourable influence on the cultivated grapes (riper grapes with regard to sugar/acids/taste) and result in fuller-bodied wines with more taste:

| — | Higher night-time temperatures ensure better acid metabolism |
| --- | --- |

—

Higher night-time temperatures ensure better acid metabolism

| — | Less mist/dew (sinks into the valleys) |
| --- | --- |

—

Less mist/dew (sinks into the valleys)

| — | Lack of or only rare heavy rain/hail, due to the location on the sheltered side of the Ardennes |
| --- | --- |

—

Lack of or only rare heavy rain/hail, due to the location on the sheltered side of the Ardennes

The wines are created by a unique combination of varieties and the related human aspects (cultivation/vinification), creating beautiful cuvées of new and classic varieties.

In addition, these features of the soil, climate and cultivation are combined with a vinification that is unique in the Netherlands. The wine is transferred by gravity using the four cellars lying above one another, meaning fewer pumpings are needed. The wine is then vinified in smaller tanks to make optimal use of the different vinification techniques (see Essential oenological practices) with the aim of making a wine each year that is fuller-bodied and expressive in taste.

The organoleptic and analytical characteristics result from the combination of the soil, climate, and human aspects (cultivation and vinification), which produce red wines with a full tannin structure and white/rosé wines that are predominantly full and fruity.

9.   Essential further conditions

—

Link to the product specification

https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2015/12/Productdossier%20BOB%20Vijlen.pdf

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13.6.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 203/13

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Interim update of the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Union serving in third countries (1)

(2018/C 203/03)

AUGUST 2017

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  August 2017 | Exchange rate
  August 2017 (*1) | Weighting
  August 2017 (*2) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,811 | 1,17290 | 239,7 |
| Kenya | 99,24 | 120,970 | 82,0 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

August 2017

Exchange rate

August 2017 (*1)

Weighting

August 2017 (*2)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

2,811

1,17290

239,7

Kenya

99,24

120,970

82,0

SEPTEMBER 2017

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  September 2017 | Exchange rate
  September 2017 (*3) | Weighting
  September 2017 (*4) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Egypt | 9,515 | 21,1250 | 45,0 |
| South Korea | 1 255 | 1 338,36 | 93,8 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

September 2017

Exchange rate

September 2017 (*3)

Weighting

September 2017 (*4)

Egypt

9,515

21,1250

45,0

South Korea

1 255

1 338,36

93,8

OCTOBER 2017

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  October 2017 | Exchange rate
  October 2017 (*5) | Weighting
  October 2017 (*6) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belarus | 1,686 | 2,30940 | 73,0 |
| Burundi | 1 733 | 2 072,50 | 83,6 |
| Chile | 625,9 | 740,094 | 84,6 |
| Nicaragua | 23,47 | 35,8223 | 65,5 |
| Sierra Leone | 7 794 | 8 792,31 | 88,6 |
| Ukraine | 21,48 | 30,9958 | 69,3 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

October 2017

Exchange rate

October 2017 (*5)

Weighting

October 2017 (*6)

Belarus

1,686

2,30940

73,0

Burundi

1 733

2 072,50

83,6

Chile

625,9

740,094

84,6

Nicaragua

23,47

35,8223

65,5

Sierra Leone

7 794

8 792,31

88,6

Ukraine

21,48

30,9958

69,3

NOVEMBER 2017

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  November 2017 | Exchange rate
  November 2017 (*7) | Weighting
  November 2017 (*8) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Angola | 365,1 | 185,399 | 196,9 |
| Argentina | 13,38 | 20,3094 | 65,9 |
| Brazil | 3,264 | 3,77900 | 86,4 |
| Honduras | 19,30 | 27,3018 | 70,7 |
| Mexico | 12,63 | 22,1764 | 57,0 |
| Sudan | 16,58 | 20,7961 | 79,7 |
| Tanzania | 1 809 | 2 635,09 | 68,7 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

November 2017

Exchange rate

November 2017 (*7)

Weighting

November 2017 (*8)

Angola

365,1

185,399

196,9

Argentina

13,38

20,3094

65,9

Brazil

3,264

3,77900

86,4

Honduras

19,30

27,3018

70,7

Mexico

12,63

22,1764

57,0

Sudan

16,58

20,7961

79,7

Tanzania

1 809

2 635,09

68,7

DECEMBER 2017

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  December 2017 | Exchange rate
  December 2017 (*9) | Weighting
  December 2017 (*10) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Belarus | 1,786 | 2,36760 | 75,4 |
| Egypt | 10,12 | 21,1058 | 47,9 |
| Kenya | 93,49 | 122,943 | 76,0 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

December 2017

Exchange rate

December 2017 (*9)

Weighting

December 2017 (*10)

Belarus

1,786

2,36760

75,4

Egypt

10,12

21,1058

47,9

Kenya

93,49

122,943

76,0

JANUARY 2018

| Place of employment | Economic parity
  January 2018 | Exchange rate
  January 2018 (*11) | Weighting
  January 2018 (*12) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chile | 657,3 | 738,750 | 89,0 |
| Mozambique | 51,71 | 69,7900 | 74,1 |
| Ukraine | 22,79 | 33,3491 | 68,3 |
| West Bank — Gaza Strip | 4,511 | 4,15120 | 108,7 |

Place of employment

Economic parity

January 2018

Exchange rate

January 2018 (*11)

Weighting

January 2018 (*12)

Chile

657,3

738,750

89,0

Mozambique

51,71

69,7900

74,1

Ukraine

22,79

33,3491

68,3

West Bank — Gaza Strip

4,511

4,15120

108,7

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(1)  According to the Eurostat Report of 24 April 2018 on the interim update of weightings (correction coefficients) applicable to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Union serving in Extra-EU Delegations in accordance with Article 64 and Annex X and Annex XI of the Staff Regulations applicable to officials and other servants of the European Union.

Further information is available on the Eurostat website (http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat > ‘Data’ > ‘Database’ > ‘Economy and finance’ > ‘Prices’ > ‘Correction coefficients’).

(*1)  1 EUR = x units of local currency, except USD for Democratic Republic of the Congo

(*2)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

(*3)  1 EUR = x units of local currency

(*4)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

(*5)  1 EUR = x units of local currency

(*6)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

(*7)  1 EUR = x units of local currency

(*8)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

(*9)  1 EUR = x units of local currency

(*10)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

(*11)  1 EUR = x units of local currency

(*12)  Brussels and Luxembourg = 100.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 203/15

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Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 28 Member States applicable as from 1 July 2018

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1))

(2018/C 203/04)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basis points has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basis points to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 165, 14.5.2018, p. 6.

| From | To | AT | BE | BG | CY | CZ | DE | DK | EE | EL | ES | FI | FR | HR | HU | IE | IT | LT | LU | LV | MT | NL | PL | PT | RO | SE | SI | SK | UK |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.7.2018 | ... | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,54 | -0,18 | 1,12 | -0,18 | 0,04 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,30 | 0,13 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,68 | -0,33 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,86 |
| 1.6.2018 | 30.6.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 1,12 | -0,18 | 0,04 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,30 | 0,09 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,21 | -0,33 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,86 |
| 1.5.2018 | 31.5.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 0,95 | -0,18 | 0,03 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,40 | 0,09 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,21 | -0,33 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,86 |
| 1.4.2018 | 30.4.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 0,95 | -0,18 | 0,03 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,40 | 0,09 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,21 | -0,42 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,73 |
| 1.3.2018 | 31.3.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 0,95 | -0,18 | 0,02 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,54 | 0,09 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,21 | -0,42 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,73 |
| 1.2.2018 | 28.2.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 0,75 | -0,18 | 0,02 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,54 | 0,09 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 2,21 | -0,42 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,73 |
| 1.1.2018 | 31.1.2018 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,65 | -0,18 | 0,75 | -0,18 | 0,02 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,54 | 0,13 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 1,85 | -0,18 | 1,89 | -0,42 | -0,18 | -0,18 | 0,73 |

From

To

AT

BE

BG

CY

CZ

DE

DK

EE

EL

ES

FI

FR

HR

HU

IE

IT

LT

LU

LV

MT

NL

PL

PT

RO

SE

SI

SK

UK

1.7.2018

...

-0,18

-0,18

0,54

-0,18

1,12

-0,18

0,04

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,30

0,13

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,68

-0,33

-0,18

-0,18

0,86

1.6.2018

30.6.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

1,12

-0,18

0,04

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,30

0,09

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,21

-0,33

-0,18

-0,18

0,86

1.5.2018

31.5.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

0,95

-0,18

0,03

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,40

0,09

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,21

-0,33

-0,18

-0,18

0,86

1.4.2018

30.4.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

0,95

-0,18

0,03

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,40

0,09

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,21

-0,42

-0,18

-0,18

0,73

1.3.2018

31.3.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

0,95

-0,18

0,02

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,54

0,09

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,21

-0,42

-0,18

-0,18

0,73

1.2.2018

28.2.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

0,75

-0,18

0,02

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,54

0,09

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

2,21

-0,42

-0,18

-0,18

0,73

1.1.2018

31.1.2018

-0,18

-0,18

0,65

-0,18

0,75

-0,18

0,02

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

0,54

0,13

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

-0,18

1,85

-0,18

1,89

-0,42

-0,18

-0,18

0,73

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 203/05)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 21.4.2018 |
| --- | --- |
| Duration | 21.4.2018-31.12.2018 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Stock or Group of stocks | SRX/03A-C. including RJN/03A-C., RJH/03A-C. and RJM/03A-C. |
| Species | Skates and rays (rajiformes) |
| Zone | Union waters of 3a |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | 09/TQ120 |

Date and time of closure

21.4.2018

Duration

21.4.2018-31.12.2018

Member State

Denmark

Stock or Group of stocks

SRX/03A-C. including RJN/03A-C., RJH/03A-C. and RJM/03A-C.

Species

Skates and rays (rajiformes)

Zone

Union waters of 3a

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

09/TQ120

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 203/06)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 14.5.2018 |
| --- | --- |
| Duration | 14.5.2018-31.12.2018 |
| Member State | Portugal |
| Stock or Group of stocks | BUM/ATLANT |
| Species | Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) |
| Zone | Atlantic Ocean |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | 10/TQ120 |

Date and time of closure

14.5.2018

Duration

14.5.2018-31.12.2018

Member State

Portugal

Stock or Group of stocks

BUM/ATLANT

Species

Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans)

Zone

Atlantic Ocean

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

10/TQ120

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2018/C 203/07)

1.   As provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2.   Procedure

Union producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Union producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), CHAR 4/39, 1049 Brussels, Belgium (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4.   This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry (3) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manganese dioxides | South Africa | Anti-dumping duty | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 191/2014 of 24 February 2014 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain manganese dioxides originating in the Republic of South Africa following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 59, 28.2.2014, p. 7) | 1.3.2019 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry (3)

Manganese dioxides

South Africa

Anti-dumping duty

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 191/2014 of 24 February 2014 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain manganese dioxides originating in the Republic of South Africa following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 59, 28.2.2014, p. 7)

1.3.2019

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(1)  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(2)  TRADE-Defence-Complaints@ec.europa.eu

(3)  The measure expires at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 13.6.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 203/18 |
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13.6.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 203/18

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8858 — Boeing/Safran/JV (auxiliary power units))

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 203/08)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | The Boeing Company (‘Boeing’, USA), |
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The Boeing Company (‘Boeing’, USA),

| — | Safran S. A. (‘Safran’, France), |
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Safran S. A. (‘Safran’, France),

| — | JV LLC (USA). |
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JV LLC (USA).

Boeing and Safran acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of newly created joint-venture (JV LLC).

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.

—   for Boeing: design, manufacture and sale of commercial jetliners and defence, space and security systems globally. Boeing is also a provider of aftermarket services for the aerospace market,

—   for Safran: design, manufacture and sale of aerospace systems, aircraft equipment and defence globally. Products include aircraft and space engines, electrical and wiring systems and on-board systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft. Safran is also a provider of aftermarket services for its equipment,

—   for JV LLC: design, manufacture and supply auxiliary power units (‘APU Systems’) for use on commercial aircraft. The JV LLC will also provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services and associated spare parts in respect to APU Systems.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the 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.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8858 — Boeing/Safran/JV (auxiliary power units)

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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