# Official Journal C 212/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5120 August 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 212

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5120 August 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 212/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2008/C 212/02 | Opinion of the Advisory Committee on Mergers given at its meeting of 6 February 2008 regarding a draft decision relating to Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group — Rapporteur: Bulgaria | 2 |
| 2008/C 212/03 | Final report of the Hearing Officer in Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group (Pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21) | 4 |
| 2008/C 212/04 | Summary of Commission Decision of 19 February 2008 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement (Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group) (
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  ) | 5 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 212/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 10 |
| 2008/C 212/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 15 |
| 2008/C 212/07 | 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 |
| 2008/C 212/08 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (
  1
  ) | 22 |

Notice No

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 212/01

Euro exchange rates

1

2008/C 212/02

Opinion of the Advisory Committee on Mergers given at its meeting of 6 February 2008 regarding a draft decision relating to Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group — Rapporteur: Bulgaria

2

2008/C 212/03

Final report of the Hearing Officer in Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group (Pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)

(Pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)

4

2008/C 212/04

Summary of Commission Decision of 19 February 2008 declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement (Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group) (
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  )

1

5

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 212/05

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

10

2008/C 212/06

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

15

2008/C 212/07

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
  )

1

19

2008/C 212/08

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (
  1
  )

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 212/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5183 — Centrex/ZMB/Enìa/JV) (
  1
  ) | 29 |
| 2008/C 212/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5261 — CLN/Wagon/WM JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 30 |
| 2008/C 212/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5254 — Acea/Ondeo Italia/Acque Blu JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 31 |
| 2008/C 212/12 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5304 — Indaver/NEIF/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 32 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 212/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5183 — Centrex/ZMB/Enìa/JV) (
  1
  )

1

29

2008/C 212/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5261 — CLN/Wagon/WM JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

30

2008/C 212/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5254 — Acea/Ondeo Italia/Acque Blu JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

31

2008/C 212/12

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5304 — Indaver/NEIF/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

19 August 2008

(2008/C 212/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4677 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 161,11 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4585 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,78850 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3600 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6109 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 121,27 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9525 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,398 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 235,78 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7032 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,3308 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5190 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,306 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7480 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6931 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5637 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,4637 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0688 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0818 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 540,35 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,3827 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,0765 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,1801 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 485,23 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8933 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 66,710 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 36,0550 |
| THB | Thai baht | 50,034 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,4132 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 14,9698 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4677

JPY

Japanese yen

161,11

DKK

Danish krone

7,4585

GBP

Pound sterling

0,78850

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3600

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6109

ISK

Iceland króna

121,27

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9525

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,398

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

235,78

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7032

PLN

Polish zloty

3,3308

RON

Romanian leu

3,5190

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,306

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7480

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6931

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5637

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,4637

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0688

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0818

KRW

South Korean won

1 540,35

ZAR

South African rand

11,3827

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,0765

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,1801

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 485,23

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8933

PHP

Philippine peso

66,710

RUB

Russian rouble

36,0550

THB

Thai baht

50,034

BRL

Brazilian real

2,4132

MXN

Mexican peso

14,9698

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/2 |
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Opinion of the Advisory Committee on Mergers given at its meeting of 6 February 2008 regarding a draft decision relating to Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group

Rapporteur: Bulgaria

(2008/C 212/02)

| 1. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified operation constitutes a concentration with a Community dimension within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. |
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1.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified operation constitutes a concentration with a Community dimension within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

| 2. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that in the area of Sales & Trading the relevant product markets are:






  (a) | real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations; |
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2.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that in the area of Sales & Trading the relevant product markets are:

(a)

real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations;

| (b) | real-time datafeeds; |
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(b)

real-time datafeeds;

| (c) | market data platforms; |
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(c)

market data platforms;

| (d) | transaction platform for fixed income securities; |
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(d)

transaction platform for fixed income securities;

| (e) | news. |
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(e)

news.

| 3. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that in the area of Research & Asset Management the relevant product markets are:






  (f) | real-time broker research reports; |
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3.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that in the area of Research & Asset Management the relevant product markets are:

(f)

real-time broker research reports;

| (g) | aftermarket broker research reports; |
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(g)

aftermarket broker research reports;

| (h) | earning estimates |
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(h)

earning estimates

| (i) | fundamentals |
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(i)

fundamentals

| (j) | time series of economic data; |
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(j)

time series of economic data;

| (k) | ownership; |
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(k)

ownership;

| (l) | deals |
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(l)

deals

| (m) | other content sets (profiles, public filings, other time series); |
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(m)

other content sets (profiles, public filings, other time series);

| (n) | desktop products for wealth management. |
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(n)

desktop products for wealth management.

| 4. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the relevant geographic market for the products listed in Question No 2(a) to (e) in the Questions No 3(f) to (m) is at least EEA-wide and may probably be worldwide in scope. |
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4.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the relevant geographic market for the products listed in Question No 2(a) to (e) in the Questions No 3(f) to (m) is at least EEA-wide and may probably be worldwide in scope.

| 5. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the relevant geographic market for the products listed in Question No 3(n) (desktop products for wealth management) is national in scope or could at most be regional (i.e. wider than national). |
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5.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the relevant geographic market for the products listed in Question No 3(n) (desktop products for wealth management) is national in scope or could at most be regional (i.e. wider than national).

| 6. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger does not lead to any competition concerns in the relevant markets for:






  (a) | real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations; |
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6.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger does not lead to any competition concerns in the relevant markets for:

(a)

real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations;

| (b) | real-time datafeeds; |
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(b)

real-time datafeeds;

| (c) | market data platforms; |
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(c)

market data platforms;

| (d) | transaction platform for fixed income securities; |
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(d)

transaction platform for fixed income securities;

| (e) | news; |
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(e)

news;

| (f) | real-time broker research reports; |
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(f)

real-time broker research reports;

| (g) | ownership; |
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(g)

ownership;

| (h) | deals; |
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(h)

deals;

| (i) | other content sets (profiles, public filings, other time series); |
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(i)

other content sets (profiles, public filings, other time series);

| (j) | desktop products for wealth management. |
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(j)

desktop products for wealth management.

| 7. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger leads to adverse non-coordinated effects resulting from horizontal overlaps and to adverse vertical effects which will likely aggravate the horizontal effects in the relevant markets for:






  (a) | aftermarket broker research reports; |
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7.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger leads to adverse non-coordinated effects resulting from horizontal overlaps and to adverse vertical effects which will likely aggravate the horizontal effects in the relevant markets for:

(a)

aftermarket broker research reports;

| (b) | earning estimates; |
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(b)

earning estimates;

| (c) | fundamentals; |
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(c)

fundamentals;

| (d) | time series of economic data. |
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(d)

time series of economic data.

| 8. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger raises serious doubts in that it will likely impede effective competition in the Common market with regard to the relevant markets for:






  (a) | aftermarket broker research reports; |
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8.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's conclusion that the merger raises serious doubts in that it will likely impede effective competition in the Common market with regard to the relevant markets for:

(a)

aftermarket broker research reports;

| (b) | earning estimates; |
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(b)

earning estimates;

| (c) | fundamentals; |
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(c)

fundamentals;

| (d) | time series of economic data. |
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(d)

time series of economic data.

| 9. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the revised commitments, submitted on 21 December 2007 by the notifying parties are suitable to remove the serious doubts as to the compatibility of the notified operation with the Common market, with regard to the relevant markets for:






  (a) | aftermarket broker research reports; |
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9.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the revised commitments, submitted on 21 December 2007 by the notifying parties are suitable to remove the serious doubts as to the compatibility of the notified operation with the Common market, with regard to the relevant markets for:

(a)

aftermarket broker research reports;

| (b) | earning estimates; |
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(b)

earning estimates;

| (c) | fundamentals; |
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(c)

fundamentals;

| (d) | time series of economic data. |
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(d)

time series of economic data.

| 10. | The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified concentration, modified by the commitments should be declared compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement pursuant to Articles 2(2) and 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement. |
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10.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the notified concentration, modified by the commitments should be declared compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement pursuant to Articles 2(2) and 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/4 |
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Final report of the Hearing Officer in Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group

(Pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)

(2008/C 212/03)

On 3 September 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 by which the undertaking the Woodbridge Company Limited (‘Woodbridge’), which is the Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’, Canada) family holding company, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of the undertaking Reuters Group plc (‘Reuters’, United Kingdom), by way of scheme/plan of arrangement involving a dual-listed company structure.

After examination of the notification the Commission concluded on 8 October 2007 that the notified operation fell within the scope of the Merger Regulation and that it raised serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market and the EEA Agreement. The Commission therefore initiated proceedings in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation.

Thomson and Reuters were given access to the key documents in the file, in accordance with the Best Practices rules for merger cases, in the form of a selection of non-confidential versions of third parties' replies to the phase-one requests for information; these were provided to the notifying parties on 12 November 2007.

On 6 December 2007 Thomson and Reuters offered initial commitments and, following a market test conducted by the Commission, they offered on 21 December 2007 a final version of commitments with a view to rendering the concentration compatible with the common market.

The Commission has concluded that the commitments entered into by Thomson and Reuters remove the serious doubts as to the compatibility of the notified operation with the common market. Accordingly, no Statement of Objections was sent to the notifying party and the concentration is to be declared compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement pursuant to Articles 8(2) and 10(2) of the Merger Regulation and Article 57 of the EEA Agreement.

No queries or submissions have been made to me by the parties or any third party. The case does not call for any particular comments as regards the right to be heard.

Brussels, 12 February 2008.

Karen WILLIAMS

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/5 |
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20.8.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Summary of Commission Decision

of 19 February 2008

declaring a concentration to be compatible with the common market and the functioning of the EEA Agreement

(Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson Corporation/Reuters Group)

(Only the English version is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 212/04)

On 19 February 2008 the Commission adopted a Decision in a merger case under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings, and in particular Article 8(2) of that Regulation. A non-confidential version of the full decision can be found in the authentic language of the case and in the working languages of the Commission on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition, at the following address:

http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/index_en.html

I.   INTRODUCTION

| 1. | On 3 September 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration by which Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) acquires sole control of the undertaking Reuters Group plc (‘Reuters’). Thomson Financial and Reuters are both global providers of financial information, integrated with software tools and applications. They aggregate and disseminate market data content including real-time market data, and provide analytics, trading and messaging capabilities needed by financial professionals. |
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1.

On 3 September 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration by which Thomson Corporation (‘Thomson’) acquires sole control of the undertaking Reuters Group plc (‘Reuters’). Thomson Financial and Reuters are both global providers of financial information, integrated with software tools and applications. They aggregate and disseminate market data content including real-time market data, and provide analytics, trading and messaging capabilities needed by financial professionals.

II.   RELEVANT MARKETS

II.A.   General characteristics of the market

| 2. | The proposed transaction relates to the financial information industry, i.e. the provision of financial information, analytics and trading capabilities. The main users of the notifying parties' products are customers in the financial service industry, such as banks, traders, funds, corporate customers, etc. Financial information products notably consist of indicative or tradable prices for various types of financial instruments such as equities, corporate and government bonds, etc. They also include real time information, decision support tools, historical and reference data and news and analysis. |
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2.

The proposed transaction relates to the financial information industry, i.e. the provision of financial information, analytics and trading capabilities. The main users of the notifying parties' products are customers in the financial service industry, such as banks, traders, funds, corporate customers, etc. Financial information products notably consist of indicative or tradable prices for various types of financial instruments such as equities, corporate and government bonds, etc. They also include real time information, decision support tools, historical and reference data and news and analysis.

| 3. | Customers in the financial services industry can be broadly categorised into those engaged in sales and trading of financial instruments and trade execution (‘on-trading floor’) and those involved in research, providing advice and asset management (‘off-trading floor’). According to the parties, off-trading floor users can be further categorised into four main customer segments: Wealth Management (‘WM’ — financial advisers and private banks), Investment Management (‘IM’ — invest on behalf of third parties, such as mutual funds), Investment Banking (‘IB’ — mergers and acquisitions) and Corporates (internal firm business). |
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3.

Customers in the financial services industry can be broadly categorised into those engaged in sales and trading of financial instruments and trade execution (‘on-trading floor’) and those involved in research, providing advice and asset management (‘off-trading floor’). According to the parties, off-trading floor users can be further categorised into four main customer segments: Wealth Management (‘WM’ — financial advisers and private banks), Investment Management (‘IM’ — invest on behalf of third parties, such as mutual funds), Investment Banking (‘IB’ — mergers and acquisitions) and Corporates (internal firm business).

| 4. | The notifying parties are both active in the on-trading and off-trading floors. Reuters has a particularly strong presence in the on-trading floor, whereas Thomson is particularly active in the off-trading floor. However the notifying parties' activities overlap to a significant degree in a number of off-trading floor related activities. A number of competitors are present on the market, including Bloomberg which is active in all segments, and other smaller competitors such as FactSet, Standard & Poor's, IDC, etc. |
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4.

The notifying parties are both active in the on-trading and off-trading floors. Reuters has a particularly strong presence in the on-trading floor, whereas Thomson is particularly active in the off-trading floor. However the notifying parties' activities overlap to a significant degree in a number of off-trading floor related activities. A number of competitors are present on the market, including Bloomberg which is active in all segments, and other smaller competitors such as FactSet, Standard & Poor's, IDC, etc.

| 5. | Financial information is supplied to customers via two main distribution channels:






  (a) | via direct datafeed where customers obtain their content in a direct or ‘raw’ format, from which they build their own internal applications or portals. These datafeeds generally correspond to one specific content set (ex: equities, fixed income data, broker reports, news, etc.); and |
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5.

Financial information is supplied to customers via two main distribution channels:

(a)

via direct datafeed where customers obtain their content in a direct or ‘raw’ format, from which they build their own internal applications or portals. These datafeeds generally correspond to one specific content set (ex: equities, fixed income data, broker reports, news, etc.); and

| (b) | via ‘desktop solutions’ (alternatively called ‘workstations’) where several content sets are generally included, together with a number of software applications. Most large competitors propose desktop solutions, and need in many cases to source specific content sets to their competitors, including Thomson and Reuters. The bulk of sales of the notifying parties is realised via such desktop products. |
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(b)

via ‘desktop solutions’ (alternatively called ‘workstations’) where several content sets are generally included, together with a number of software applications. Most large competitors propose desktop solutions, and need in many cases to source specific content sets to their competitors, including Thomson and Reuters. The bulk of sales of the notifying parties is realised via such desktop products.

II.B.   Relevant product markets

| 6. | The notifying parties delineated relevant markets and shares along the lines of the two groups: (a) Sales & Trading and (b) Research and Asset Management, corresponding to customers engaged in, respectively, ‘on-trading floor’ and in ‘off-trading floor’ activities. These groups were further broken down as follows: Sales & Trading: (a-1) Fixed Income; (a-2) Institutional Equities; (a-3) Foreign Exchange; and (a-4) Commodities & Energy. Research and asset management: (b-1) Investment Management, (b-2) Wealth Management, (b-3) Investment Banking, and (b-4) Corporates. |
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6.

The notifying parties delineated relevant markets and shares along the lines of the two groups: (a) Sales & Trading and (b) Research and Asset Management, corresponding to customers engaged in, respectively, ‘on-trading floor’ and in ‘off-trading floor’ activities. These groups were further broken down as follows: Sales & Trading: (a-1) Fixed Income; (a-2) Institutional Equities; (a-3) Foreign Exchange; and (a-4) Commodities & Energy. Research and asset management: (b-1) Investment Management, (b-2) Wealth Management, (b-3) Investment Banking, and (b-4) Corporates.

| 7. | Based on these definitions, at the EEA/worldwide level, the parties would overlap in six of the product segments: (a-1) Fixed Income; (a-2) Institutional Equities; (b-1) Investment Management; (b-2) Wealth Management; (b-3) Investment Banking; and (b-4) Corporates, but their combined market share would not be particularly high, and in any case never higher than 25 %. |
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7.

Based on these definitions, at the EEA/worldwide level, the parties would overlap in six of the product segments: (a-1) Fixed Income; (a-2) Institutional Equities; (b-1) Investment Management; (b-2) Wealth Management; (b-3) Investment Banking; and (b-4) Corporates, but their combined market share would not be particularly high, and in any case never higher than 25 %.

| 8. | Although the market investigation has largely confirmed the distinction between sales & trading and research and asset management fields, it also notably indicated that discrete content sets represent the adequate antitrust markets for assessing the impact of the present merger. To this extent some discrete products, content sets or functionality such as transaction platforms, datafeeds, real-time market data, non-real time data, analytics, News, Broker Research, Fundamentals, Estimates, Economic data, time series, messaging, etc. have been indicated as the most relevant competitive factors by respondents. |
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8.

Although the market investigation has largely confirmed the distinction between sales & trading and research and asset management fields, it also notably indicated that discrete content sets represent the adequate antitrust markets for assessing the impact of the present merger. To this extent some discrete products, content sets or functionality such as transaction platforms, datafeeds, real-time market data, non-real time data, analytics, News, Broker Research, Fundamentals, Estimates, Economic data, time series, messaging, etc. have been indicated as the most relevant competitive factors by respondents.

| 9. | Along these lines, the Commission conducted an extensive market investigation concerning principally the following content sets/products, identified as relevant product markets: |
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9.

Along these lines, the Commission conducted an extensive market investigation concerning principally the following content sets/products, identified as relevant product markets:

Sales & Trading

| (a) | Real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations. They include real-time market data and financial information in all or specific assets classes (Institutional Equities, Fixed Income and other relevant asset classes). |
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(a)

Real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations. They include real-time market data and financial information in all or specific assets classes (Institutional Equities, Fixed Income and other relevant asset classes).

| (b) | Real-time datafeeds. Real-time market data supplied on a standalone basis by way of data feeds. |
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(b)

Real-time datafeeds. Real-time market data supplied on a standalone basis by way of data feeds.

| (c) | Market data platforms. Such platforms receive datafeeds from multiple sources (including customer sources) as inputs and standardise these datafeeds into a format so that they can be used by the customer. |
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(c)

Market data platforms. Such platforms receive datafeeds from multiple sources (including customer sources) as inputs and standardise these datafeeds into a format so that they can be used by the customer.

| (d) | Transaction platform for fixed income securities. These platforms allow for the transaction of fixed income securities by connecting sellers and purchasers of bonds and other fixed income products. |
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(d)

Transaction platform for fixed income securities. These platforms allow for the transaction of fixed income securities by connecting sellers and purchasers of bonds and other fixed income products.

| (e) | News. Financial and business-related news constitute a financial content that is considered a key separate asset in the context of especially the on-trading floor, but also in respect of the off-trading floor space. |
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(e)

News. Financial and business-related news constitute a financial content that is considered a key separate asset in the context of especially the on-trading floor, but also in respect of the off-trading floor space.

Research & Asset Management

| (f) | Broker research reports. Broker research reports contain an analysis of a security, an industry or a market. |
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(f)

Broker research reports. Broker research reports contain an analysis of a security, an industry or a market.

| (g) | Earning estimates. Earning estimates are predictions made by analysts that a company will achieve a certain amount of profit/loss in the future, typically with respect to key metrics such as annual or quarterly earnings per share. |
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(g)

Earning estimates. Earning estimates are predictions made by analysts that a company will achieve a certain amount of profit/loss in the future, typically with respect to key metrics such as annual or quarterly earnings per share.

| (h) | Fundamentals. Fundamentals data consists of various company-specific data, such as financial statement data, calculated financial ratios (e.g. averages for growth rates), per share data (e.g. earnings/book value/cash flow per share), etc. |
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(h)

Fundamentals. Fundamentals data consists of various company-specific data, such as financial statement data, calculated financial ratios (e.g. averages for growth rates), per share data (e.g. earnings/book value/cash flow per share), etc.

| (i) | Time series of economic data. Economic data consists of data on macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, unemployment, etc. |
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(i)

Time series of economic data. Economic data consists of data on macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, unemployment, etc.

| (j) | Other content set. Ownership data, deals database, profiles of managers, public filings, other times series (equity, fixed income, futures, options, warrants, etc.). |
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(j)

Other content set. Ownership data, deals database, profiles of managers, public filings, other times series (equity, fixed income, futures, options, warrants, etc.).

II.C.   Relevant Geographic Markets

| 10. | As regards the separate content sets markets, the market investigation indicated that these markets are to be regarded as global in scope, but it provided some indications that differences may exist between the very large investment (tier 1) banks, which normally source on a global scale, and the smaller tier 2 or tier 3 financial institutions, which would source on an EEA-wide or even national level. In any case, the geographic scope of the market would appear to be at least EEA-wide and may probably be worldwide in scope. |
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10.

As regards the separate content sets markets, the market investigation indicated that these markets are to be regarded as global in scope, but it provided some indications that differences may exist between the very large investment (tier 1) banks, which normally source on a global scale, and the smaller tier 2 or tier 3 financial institutions, which would source on an EEA-wide or even national level. In any case, the geographic scope of the market would appear to be at least EEA-wide and may probably be worldwide in scope.

III.   COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT

| 11. | The Commission investigation has shown that Thomson/Reuters would have the incentive and the ability to develop anti-competitive behaviour in some fields in the Research and Asset Management (off-trading floor) area. |
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11.

The Commission investigation has shown that Thomson/Reuters would have the incentive and the ability to develop anti-competitive behaviour in some fields in the Research and Asset Management (off-trading floor) area.

III.A.   Sales & Trading

| 12. | The market investigation confirmed that the merger does not raise competition concerns in the Sales and Trading area, generally and with respect to the relevant markets identified above ((a) real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations; (b) real-time datafeeds; (c) market data platforms; (d) transaction platform for fixed income securities; (e) News). The reason for such lack of concerns principally lies in the very limited presence of Thomson in the Sales and Trading area. The main asset of Thomson in this area is Tradeweb, a transaction platform for Fixed Income securities, but Reuters is marginally active in this specific area. |
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12.

The market investigation confirmed that the merger does not raise competition concerns in the Sales and Trading area, generally and with respect to the relevant markets identified above ((a) real-time market data sold through desktop products/workstations; (b) real-time datafeeds; (c) market data platforms; (d) transaction platform for fixed income securities; (e) News). The reason for such lack of concerns principally lies in the very limited presence of Thomson in the Sales and Trading area. The main asset of Thomson in this area is Tradeweb, a transaction platform for Fixed Income securities, but Reuters is marginally active in this specific area.

III.B.   Research & Asset Management

| 13. | The Commission analysis showed that the merger raises competition concerns in the areas of broker reports, earning estimates, fundamentals, and economic time series. With regard to these four content sets, both Thomson and Reuters are the main suppliers on the market, with competitors unable to provide equivalent data in terms of depth (history) and breadth (geographical coverage). Many competitors redistribute either Thomson or Reuters data. With such a position Thomson/Reuters would have the incentive and the ability to increase its prices subsequently. In addition, the time and investments necessary for a competitor to build a comparable offer would be subsequent (several years and millions of Euros), and in any case would not guarantee the same depth of data as some financial information are hardly available in the public space several years after their publication. |
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13.

The Commission analysis showed that the merger raises competition concerns in the areas of broker reports, earning estimates, fundamentals, and economic time series. With regard to these four content sets, both Thomson and Reuters are the main suppliers on the market, with competitors unable to provide equivalent data in terms of depth (history) and breadth (geographical coverage). Many competitors redistribute either Thomson or Reuters data. With such a position Thomson/Reuters would have the incentive and the ability to increase its prices subsequently. In addition, the time and investments necessary for a competitor to build a comparable offer would be subsequent (several years and millions of Euros), and in any case would not guarantee the same depth of data as some financial information are hardly available in the public space several years after their publication.

| 14. | Customers in their majority purchase desktop solutions embedding several content sets together with analytic software. In the supply of desktop solutions, Thomson and Reuters compete with competitors which may procure some of Thomson's and Reuters' content sets as input for their own desktop products. In this respect the distribution of desktop is vertically related to the provision of content sets. This vertical relationship may further increase the parties' incentive to increase prices for the delivery of such databases to customers reached via competitors' platform or to restrict the provision of these content sets to Thomson/Reuters own customers in order to induce customers to prefer the Thomson/Reuters package (content and application tools) instead of that of competitors. |
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14.

Customers in their majority purchase desktop solutions embedding several content sets together with analytic software. In the supply of desktop solutions, Thomson and Reuters compete with competitors which may procure some of Thomson's and Reuters' content sets as input for their own desktop products. In this respect the distribution of desktop is vertically related to the provision of content sets. This vertical relationship may further increase the parties' incentive to increase prices for the delivery of such databases to customers reached via competitors' platform or to restrict the provision of these content sets to Thomson/Reuters own customers in order to induce customers to prefer the Thomson/Reuters package (content and application tools) instead of that of competitors.

Broker reports

| 15. | Broker reports are created by broker companies willing to create commissions on transactions and include financial information on firms and markets. The industry distinguishes (i) real-time research (distribution of broker reports in the 7-30 first days after their publication) when reports are distributed to stimulate transactions, and (ii) aftermarket research (distribution of reports after this initial period) where reports are used by e.g. investment bankers to have a business insight of a firm or a sector. |
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15.

Broker reports are created by broker companies willing to create commissions on transactions and include financial information on firms and markets. The industry distinguishes (i) real-time research (distribution of broker reports in the 7-30 first days after their publication) when reports are distributed to stimulate transactions, and (ii) aftermarket research (distribution of reports after this initial period) where reports are used by e.g. investment bankers to have a business insight of a firm or a sector.

| 16. | The market investigation stressed that the competition concerns relate to the distribution of aftermarket research. In real-time research, several competitors are emerging (FactSet, Bloomberg, Capital IQ) and the brokers themselves actively distribute their reports with an objective to generate commission fees. In aftermarket research, the notifying parties estimate their market share at [70-80] % (Thomson [60-70] %, Reuters [0-10] % worldwide). In an internal document, Reuters estimates its own market share at [0-10] % and Thomson's market share at [80-90] %. All other competitors redistribute either Thomson or Reuters aftermarket research offerings. Direct distribution of aftermarket reports by individual brokers is very limited. |
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16.

The market investigation stressed that the competition concerns relate to the distribution of aftermarket research. In real-time research, several competitors are emerging (FactSet, Bloomberg, Capital IQ) and the brokers themselves actively distribute their reports with an objective to generate commission fees. In aftermarket research, the notifying parties estimate their market share at [70-80] % (Thomson [60-70] %, Reuters [0-10] % worldwide). In an internal document, Reuters estimates its own market share at [0-10] % and Thomson's market share at [80-90] %. All other competitors redistribute either Thomson or Reuters aftermarket research offerings. Direct distribution of aftermarket reports by individual brokers is very limited.

| 17. | The merger would therefore lead to a near monopoly for the aftermarket distribution of broker reports. |
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17.

The merger would therefore lead to a near monopoly for the aftermarket distribution of broker reports.

Earning estimates

| 18. | Estimates expectations are the most important determinant of equity prices since investors buy stocks at prices that the market determines based on corporate earnings potential. Just like Broker reports, earning estimates are produced by brokerage firms. |
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18.

Estimates expectations are the most important determinant of equity prices since investors buy stocks at prices that the market determines based on corporate earnings potential. Just like Broker reports, earning estimates are produced by brokerage firms.

| 19. | Reuters and Thomson are the main suppliers of earning estimates. There is no other close substitute since no other company offers the breadth and depth of Reuters and Thomson databases. FactSet/JCF is a distant third player with weak market coverage outside Europe and Bloomberg is not considered by customers and competitors as a solid competitor (its offer has only come on the market in February 2007). According to the parties' estimates, the market shares of the combined entity would be [40-50] % (worldwide at the retail level, Thomson [30-40] %, Reuters [0-10] %) although an internal document points to higher market shares for Thomson (‘Thomson has [60-70] % of global shares for Estimates’). |
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19.

Reuters and Thomson are the main suppliers of earning estimates. There is no other close substitute since no other company offers the breadth and depth of Reuters and Thomson databases. FactSet/JCF is a distant third player with weak market coverage outside Europe and Bloomberg is not considered by customers and competitors as a solid competitor (its offer has only come on the market in February 2007). According to the parties' estimates, the market shares of the combined entity would be [40-50] % (worldwide at the retail level, Thomson [30-40] %, Reuters [0-10] %) although an internal document points to higher market shares for Thomson (‘Thomson has [60-70] % of global shares for Estimates’).

| 20. | The merger would remove Reuters, the most viable alternative to Thomson, and eliminate rivalry between the most credible suppliers. The only other significant supplier of estimates would be FactSet/JCF whose offering is much more limited in breadth and depth. |
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20.

The merger would remove Reuters, the most viable alternative to Thomson, and eliminate rivalry between the most credible suppliers. The only other significant supplier of estimates would be FactSet/JCF whose offering is much more limited in breadth and depth.

Fundamentals

| 21. | Fundamentals consist of various company-specific data, such as reportable pro forma financial statement data (including balance sheet, cash flow and income statements), calculated financial ratios, etc. Such information is publicly available on an individual basis (e.g. from companies' website), but some providers aggregate them in databases. For instance, Reuters covers [50 000-60 000] (public and private) active and inactive companies, whereas Thomson covers [50 000-60 000] (public and private) active and inactive companies. |
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21.

Fundamentals consist of various company-specific data, such as reportable pro forma financial statement data (including balance sheet, cash flow and income statements), calculated financial ratios, etc. Such information is publicly available on an individual basis (e.g. from companies' website), but some providers aggregate them in databases. For instance, Reuters covers [50 000-60 000] (public and private) active and inactive companies, whereas Thomson covers [50 000-60 000] (public and private) active and inactive companies.

| 22. | The Commission principally relied in its analysis on internal documents and results of the market investigation. The market investigation notably showed that there are three main providers of fundamentals data: Thomson, Reuters and Compustat. Respondents to the Commission investigation indicated that the offering of Compustat database would not be comparable to that of Thomson and Reuters, since it is principally US-focussed and furthermore would not be suitable especially for buy-side customers (hedge funds and investment managers) who are active in quantitative investment management and require ‘global’ fundamentals, with depth and back history. Other competitors such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg offer fundamentals data with more limited depth and breadth. |
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22.

The Commission principally relied in its analysis on internal documents and results of the market investigation. The market investigation notably showed that there are three main providers of fundamentals data: Thomson, Reuters and Compustat. Respondents to the Commission investigation indicated that the offering of Compustat database would not be comparable to that of Thomson and Reuters, since it is principally US-focussed and furthermore would not be suitable especially for buy-side customers (hedge funds and investment managers) who are active in quantitative investment management and require ‘global’ fundamentals, with depth and back history. Other competitors such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg offer fundamentals data with more limited depth and breadth.

| 23. | Accordingly, the merger seems to have significant horizontal as well as vertical effects on fundamentals. The merger would eliminate rivalry between the competition between the two suppliers of fundamentals with global coverage in breadth (Asia, US and EEA-wide coverage) and comparable depth, plus sufficient history, leaving re-distributors principally with Compustat's database which is focussed on the United States only. |
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23.

Accordingly, the merger seems to have significant horizontal as well as vertical effects on fundamentals. The merger would eliminate rivalry between the competition between the two suppliers of fundamentals with global coverage in breadth (Asia, US and EEA-wide coverage) and comparable depth, plus sufficient history, leaving re-distributors principally with Compustat's database which is focussed on the United States only.

Time series/economic data

| 24. | Economic data consists of data on macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, unemployment, money supply, balance of trade figures and inflation rates. The ultimate sources of such data are typically governmental bodies (national and supranational statistical offices or central banks), but such series also include proprietary data of, e.g., research institutes. |
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24.

Economic data consists of data on macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, unemployment, money supply, balance of trade figures and inflation rates. The ultimate sources of such data are typically governmental bodies (national and supranational statistical offices or central banks), but such series also include proprietary data of, e.g., research institutes.

| 25. | The Commission principally relied in its analysis on internal documents and results of the market investigation. The main competitor of the notifying parties is Global Insight which would be left as the only large competitor to Thomson/Reuters post-merger. However the combined Thomson/Reuters would have a most complete offer, with notably the largest depth and breath of data in terms of geographic reach and history. Global Insight is smaller in general terms and focuses principally on US data. All other competitors both lack breath and depth of data in order to be considered comparable to Thomson or Reuters. |
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25.

The Commission principally relied in its analysis on internal documents and results of the market investigation. The main competitor of the notifying parties is Global Insight which would be left as the only large competitor to Thomson/Reuters post-merger. However the combined Thomson/Reuters would have a most complete offer, with notably the largest depth and breath of data in terms of geographic reach and history. Global Insight is smaller in general terms and focuses principally on US data. All other competitors both lack breath and depth of data in order to be considered comparable to Thomson or Reuters.

| 26. | Internal documents of the parties indicate that the notifying parties' products Datastream (Thomson) and Ecowin (Reuters) have been in close competition. After the merger, such competition would to come to an end. It can be concluded from the above that the proposed transaction would raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. Post merger, one close competitor would disappear from the market for time series economic content sets, and customers would be left with limited choices that represent lower credibility and limited scope in terms of depth and breadth. |
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26.

Internal documents of the parties indicate that the notifying parties' products Datastream (Thomson) and Ecowin (Reuters) have been in close competition. After the merger, such competition would to come to an end. It can be concluded from the above that the proposed transaction would raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. Post merger, one close competitor would disappear from the market for time series economic content sets, and customers would be left with limited choices that represent lower credibility and limited scope in terms of depth and breadth.

Vertical relations

| 27. | The merger therefore leads to non-coordinated effects resulting from horizontal overlaps on the markets for broker reports, earning estimates, fundamentals, and economic time series vis-à-vis final customers as well as re-distributors. |
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27.

The merger therefore leads to non-coordinated effects resulting from horizontal overlaps on the markets for broker reports, earning estimates, fundamentals, and economic time series vis-à-vis final customers as well as re-distributors.

| 28. | In addition to this horizontal effect following the merger and as an aggravating factor, the merger also gives the merging parties the ability and incentive to foreclose competitors, by raising prices for those content sets or foreclosing them entirely, on the downstream market for desktop products including those content sets sold to users in the area of investment management, investment banking or corporates. Competitors producing desktop products for those markets heavily depend on Thomson/Reuters for this data. The incentive results from the fact that Thomson and Reuters are themselves active with products downstream. These concerns were raised by a number of competitors and customers and were confirmed by an internal document from Reuters which indicates that would Thomson pull out of the distribution of its research and estimates offering from one competitor, Reuters should take advantage of this move to capture this competitor's customers. It is worth noting that the strategy envisaged by Reuters is not to replace Thomson as a content set provider, but rather to fully displace this competitor. |
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28.

In addition to this horizontal effect following the merger and as an aggravating factor, the merger also gives the merging parties the ability and incentive to foreclose competitors, by raising prices for those content sets or foreclosing them entirely, on the downstream market for desktop products including those content sets sold to users in the area of investment management, investment banking or corporates. Competitors producing desktop products for those markets heavily depend on Thomson/Reuters for this data. The incentive results from the fact that Thomson and Reuters are themselves active with products downstream. These concerns were raised by a number of competitors and customers and were confirmed by an internal document from Reuters which indicates that would Thomson pull out of the distribution of its research and estimates offering from one competitor, Reuters should take advantage of this move to capture this competitor's customers. It is worth noting that the strategy envisaged by Reuters is not to replace Thomson as a content set provider, but rather to fully displace this competitor.

III.C.   Conclusion of the assessment

| 29. | Based on the above the Commission has come to the conclusion that the proposed merger would — in terms of serious doubts — significantly impede effective competition in the markets for broker report (aftermarket research), estimates (both current and historical estimates), fundamentals, and time series/economic data (TS/E) both at the worldwide and EEA level. |
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29.

Based on the above the Commission has come to the conclusion that the proposed merger would — in terms of serious doubts — significantly impede effective competition in the markets for broker report (aftermarket research), estimates (both current and historical estimates), fundamentals, and time series/economic data (TS/E) both at the worldwide and EEA level.

IV.   REMEDIES

| 30. | In order to remove the preliminary concerns identified in the areas above, the notifying parties have proposed first commitments on 6 December 2007, and an improved version on 21 December 2007 (‘the commitments’) following the presentation of the results of the market test conducted by the Commission. The commitments are designed to enable the purchaser(s) of the assets to compete effectively in selling Estimates, research, fundamentals and time series/economics. |
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30.

In order to remove the preliminary concerns identified in the areas above, the notifying parties have proposed first commitments on 6 December 2007, and an improved version on 21 December 2007 (‘the commitments’) following the presentation of the results of the market test conducted by the Commission. The commitments are designed to enable the purchaser(s) of the assets to compete effectively in selling Estimates, research, fundamentals and time series/economics.

| 31. | These content sets are not produced and supplied by distinct business entities that could simply be divested to remedy the Commission's concerns. For this reason full divesture of certain Reuters or Thomson businesses was not contemplated. Since these relevant content sets take the form of databases and can be copied and transferred, the parties offered to transfer copies of the databases together with tangible and intangible assets which are used in connection with the relevant databases. |
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31.

These content sets are not produced and supplied by distinct business entities that could simply be divested to remedy the Commission's concerns. For this reason full divesture of certain Reuters or Thomson businesses was not contemplated. Since these relevant content sets take the form of databases and can be copied and transferred, the parties offered to transfer copies of the databases together with tangible and intangible assets which are used in connection with the relevant databases.

| 32. | The commitments are based on the main following elements:






  (a) | Thomson and Reuters will commit to sell a copy of the database for each of the content areas fundamentals, estimates, aftermarket broker research, and time series/economics; |
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32.

The commitments are based on the main following elements:

(a)

Thomson and Reuters will commit to sell a copy of the database for each of the content areas fundamentals, estimates, aftermarket broker research, and time series/economics;

| (b) | in order to operate the databases, the purchaser will be offered the opportunity to recruit key personnel and other personnel currently operating the databases on a daily basis; |
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(b)

in order to operate the databases, the purchaser will be offered the opportunity to recruit key personnel and other personnel currently operating the databases on a daily basis;

| (c) | the notifying parties will license on a royalty free basis all IP rights, trade secrets, know how and technical information embodied in the databases and will provide software for collection and aggregation. |
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(c)

the notifying parties will license on a royalty free basis all IP rights, trade secrets, know how and technical information embodied in the databases and will provide software for collection and aggregation.

| (d) | Thomson and Reuters will provide transitional technical support services for a period of up to [...] from the date of the divestiture; |
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(d)

Thomson and Reuters will provide transitional technical support services for a period of up to [...] from the date of the divestiture;

| (e) | Thomson and Reuters will undertake reasonable best effort to assist the purchaser(s) with obtaining the necessary content owner (brokers) consents. For an extended period of up to [...], Thomson and Reuters will permit the purchaser to act as a redistributor of the content of contributors having not reached an agreement with the purchaser; |
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(e)

Thomson and Reuters will undertake reasonable best effort to assist the purchaser(s) with obtaining the necessary content owner (brokers) consents. For an extended period of up to [...], Thomson and Reuters will permit the purchaser to act as a redistributor of the content of contributors having not reached an agreement with the purchaser;

| (f) | Thomson and Reuters will assign to the relevant purchaser customer contracts specifically for direct content datafeeds from the Thomson Fundamentals and Reuters Estimates databases. To the extent that such contracts are not assignable, the notifying parties will allow such customers to early terminate their contracts to enter into negotiation with the purchaser; |
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(f)

Thomson and Reuters will assign to the relevant purchaser customer contracts specifically for direct content datafeeds from the Thomson Fundamentals and Reuters Estimates databases. To the extent that such contracts are not assignable, the notifying parties will allow such customers to early terminate their contracts to enter into negotiation with the purchaser;

| (g) | the purchaser criteria specify that any potential purchaser should be an existing provider of financial information, have an incentive to distribute the relevant databases via third parties, and have the necessary financial resources. |
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(g)

the purchaser criteria specify that any potential purchaser should be an existing provider of financial information, have an incentive to distribute the relevant databases via third parties, and have the necessary financial resources.

| 33. | Competitors and customers globally acknowledged during the market test that facilitating the rapid entry of a new competitor in the relevant fields would be an adequate remedy to their competition concerns. More generally, these commitments address the competition concerns identified by the Commission during the market investigation and respond to the concerns raised during the market test with regard to the viability of the proposed remedy. |
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33.

Competitors and customers globally acknowledged during the market test that facilitating the rapid entry of a new competitor in the relevant fields would be an adequate remedy to their competition concerns. More generally, these commitments address the competition concerns identified by the Commission during the market investigation and respond to the concerns raised during the market test with regard to the viability of the proposed remedy.

| 34. | The databases should notably be divested with all assets necessary to run the business (software, intellectual property rights, etc). The purchaser will also have the possibility to hire all necessary personnel from Thomson and Reuters via the organisation of a recruitment process. |
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34.

The databases should notably be divested with all assets necessary to run the business (software, intellectual property rights, etc). The purchaser will also have the possibility to hire all necessary personnel from Thomson and Reuters via the organisation of a recruitment process.

| 35. | In addition, the notifying parties will facilitate the signature of deals with financial information contributors and will permit the purchaser to serve as a redistributor of the content of any such contributors with whom the purchaser does not yet have appropriate arrangements for a period of [...]. This clause will notably make it possible for the purchaser to almost immediately after the transaction propose a credible offer on the market. With regard to estimates and fundamentals, customers purchasing direct datafeeds will be either transferred to the purchaser or offered the possibility to early terminate their contracts with Thomson or Reuters, therefore allowing the purchaser to amortize its costs on an existing customer base. It should be noted that the transfer of customers was not contemplated in the areas of broker reports or economic time series as collection costs for these databases are significantly lower and the viability of the offer of the purchaser will not depend on the transfer of existing customers. |
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35.

In addition, the notifying parties will facilitate the signature of deals with financial information contributors and will permit the purchaser to serve as a redistributor of the content of any such contributors with whom the purchaser does not yet have appropriate arrangements for a period of [...]. This clause will notably make it possible for the purchaser to almost immediately after the transaction propose a credible offer on the market. With regard to estimates and fundamentals, customers purchasing direct datafeeds will be either transferred to the purchaser or offered the possibility to early terminate their contracts with Thomson or Reuters, therefore allowing the purchaser to amortize its costs on an existing customer base. It should be noted that the transfer of customers was not contemplated in the areas of broker reports or economic time series as collection costs for these databases are significantly lower and the viability of the offer of the purchaser will not depend on the transfer of existing customers.

| 36. | Finally, the commitments foresee that the purchaser should be an existing provider of financial information, and as such will already benefit from a strong reputation on the market. Such suitable purchaser criteria are an additional guarantee that the remedies will be operational on the short term and that competition will be restored after completion of the merger. |
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36.

Finally, the commitments foresee that the purchaser should be an existing provider of financial information, and as such will already benefit from a strong reputation on the market. Such suitable purchaser criteria are an additional guarantee that the remedies will be operational on the short term and that competition will be restored after completion of the merger.

V.   CONCLUSION

| 37. | It is accordingly concluded that the Commitments modify the notified concentration to such an extent that the serious doubts of the Commission as to the compatibility of that concentration with the common market are removed. The concentration should, therefore, be declared compatible with the common market pursuant to Article 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and with the EEA Agreement pursuant to Article 57 thereof, subject to compliance with the commitments. |
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37.

It is accordingly concluded that the Commitments modify the notified concentration to such an extent that the serious doubts of the Commission as to the compatibility of that concentration with the common market are removed. The concentration should, therefore, be declared compatible with the common market pursuant to Article 8(2) of the Merger Regulation and with the EEA Agreement pursuant to Article 57 thereof, subject to compliance with the commitments.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/10 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/10

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

(2008/C 212/05)

Aid No: XA 40/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Provincia autonoma di Trento

Title of aid scheme: Agevolazioni per l'avviamento e il funzionamento delle forme associative (comma 1)

Legal basis: L.P. 4 del 28 marzo 2003«Sostegno dell'economia agricola, disciplina dell'agricoltura biologica e della contrassegnazione di prodotti geneticamente non modificati» art. 31 comma 1.

Deliberazione della Giunta provinciale di Trento n. 3127 del 28 dicembre 2007, modificata con deliberazione n. 516 del 29 febbraio 2008, criteri attuativi dell'art. 31, comma 1 della L.P. 4/2003

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: The annual amount committed totals EUR 200 000

Maximum aid intensity: 80 % in the first year, 60 % during the second year, 40 % during the third year, and 20 % during the fourth year

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the identification number of the request for exemption on the website of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme: Aid will be granted until 31.12.2013 at the latest

Objective of aid: To promote partnership in the sectors of agricultural product marketing and protection of geographical indications (origin mark).

Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 provides the legal basis for the application of this aid scheme.

Eligible expenditure comprises only overheads, e.g. rental of premises (where premises are purchased, eligible expenditure will be limited to the rental prices at market rates), the acquisition of office equipment, including computer hardware and software, staff costs, operating expenses (electricity, telephone, heating, etc.) and administrative expenses. Fees related to statutory bodies, contributions by members, product packing material, depreciation, agency expenses, interest owed, brokerage, discounts and rebates, taxes, fees and licences, gifts and charity or any remuneration to the licensee are excluded. Any income relating to eligible cost items will be deducted from eligible expenditure.

The aid must not be paid in respect of costs incurred after the fifth year, or paid following the seventh year after recognition of the producer organisation.

The agreements concluded in the framework of the producer groups or associations thereof must comply fully with all relevant competition rules, in particular Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty

Sector(s) concerned: Agricultural

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Provincia autonoma di Trento |
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| Dipartimento Agricoltura e alimentazione |
| Servizio Vigilanza e promozione delle attività agricole |
| Via G.B. Trener, 3 |
| I-38100 Trento |

Provincia autonoma di Trento

Dipartimento Agricoltura e alimentazione

Servizio Vigilanza e promozione delle attività agricole

Via G.B. Trener, 3

I-38100 Trento

Website: http://www.delibere.provincia.tn.it/scripts/gethtmlDeli.asp?Item=2&Type=FulView

http://www.delibere.provincia.tn.it/scripts/viewAllegatoDeli.asp?Item=2

Aid No: XA 44/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Provincia autonoma di Trento

Title of aid scheme: Agevolazioni per la qualità dei prodotti — comma 1, lettera b): spese per la preparazione delle domande di riconoscimento delle denominazioni di origine e delle attestazioni di specificità

Legal basis: L.P. 4 del 28 marzo 2003«Sostegno dell'economia agricola, disciplina dell'agricoltura biologica e della contrassegnazione di prodotti geneticamente non modificati» art. 48, comma 1 lett. b).

Deliberazione della Giunta provinciale di Trento n. 3126 del 28 dicembre 2007 modificata con deliberazioni n. 1059 del 24 aprile 2008 e n. 1193 del 9 maggio 2008 criteri attuativi dell'art. 48 della L.P. 4/2003

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: The planned annual expenditure amounts to EUR 40 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 % of the costs actually borne up to a maximum of EUR 100 000 per beneficiary in the three-year reference period

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the identification number of the request for exemption on the website of the Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Aid will be granted until 31.12.2013 at the latest

Objective of aid: To provide aid for the recognition of designations of origin, protected geographical indications or certificates of specific character under Council Regulations (EEC) No 2081/92 and (EEC) No 2082/92 in order to foster the improvement of the quality of agricultural products, increase the value of agricultural production and facilitate sectoral adjustments to the demand of consumers, who always favour quality, in particular the local origin of food production.

Article 14(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 provides the legal basis for the implementation of this aid scheme

Sector(s) concerned: Farming sector, only in relation to geographical indication products covered by Commission Regulations (EC) No 1898/2006 (PDOs/PGIs) or (EC) No 1216/2007 (TSGs)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Provincia autonoma di Trento |
| --- |
| Dipartimento Agricoltura e alimentazione |
| Servizio Vigilanza e promozione delle attività agricole |
| Via G.B. Trener, 3 |
| I-38100 Trento |

Provincia autonoma di Trento

Dipartimento Agricoltura e alimentazione

Servizio Vigilanza e promozione delle attività agricole

Via G.B. Trener, 3

I-38100 Trento

Website: http://www.delibere.provincia.tn.it/scripts/gethtmlDeli.asp?Item=7&Type=FulView

http://www.delibere.provincia.tn.it/scripts/viewAllegatoDeli.asp?Item=7

http://www.delibere.provincia.tn.it/scripts/gethtmlDeli.asp?Item=5&Type=FulView

Aid No: XA 129/08

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Bohinj

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Državna pomoč za pospeševanje razvoja kmetijstva in gozdarstva v občini Bohinj, v obdobju 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodelitvi pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva, gozdarstva in podeželja v občini (II. poglavje)

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

| | 2008: EUR 75 210 |
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2008: EUR 75 210

| | 2009: EUR 76 938 |
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2009: EUR 76 938

| | 2010: EUR 78 708 |
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2010: EUR 78 708

| | 2011: EUR 80 517 |
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2011: EUR 80 517

| | 2012: EUR 82 374 |
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2012: EUR 82 374

| | 2013: EUR 84 264 |
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2013: EUR 84 264

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

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

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

The purpose of aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs for investment in non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs for investment in non-productive features,

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

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

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

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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up to 50 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website and not before 1.3.2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

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

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Bohinj |
| --- |
| Triglavska 35 |
| SLO-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica |

Občina Bohinj

Triglavska 35

SLO-4264 Bohinjska Bistrica

Website: http://obcina.bohinj.si/index.php?id=248&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1[downloadUid]=91

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

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

Franc KRAMAR

Mayor of the municipality of Bohinj

Aid No: XA 130/08

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Duplek

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Državne pomoči za razvoj podeželja v občini Duplek

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov razvoja podeželja v občini Duplek

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

| | 2008: EUR 30 000 |
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2008: EUR 30 000

| | 2009: EUR 30 000 |
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2009: EUR 30 000

| | 2010: EUR 30 000 |
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2010: EUR 30 000

| | 2011: EUR 30 000 |
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2011: EUR 30 000

| | 2012: EUR 30 000 |
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2012: EUR 30 000

| | 2013: EUR 30 000 |
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2013: EUR 30 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

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

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up, where the investment is contained in a business plan. |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up, where the investment is contained in a business plan.

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

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

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

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

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

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

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

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

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

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

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

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

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

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

Date of implementation: The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website and not before 1.3.2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

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

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Duplek |
| --- |
| Cesta 4. julija 106 |
| SLO-2241 Sp. Duplek |

Občina Duplek

Cesta 4. julija 106

SLO-2241 Sp. Duplek

Website: http://www.lex-localis.info/KatalogInformacij/VsebinaDokumenta.aspx?SectionID=1b46a2fd-ee2d-4c0b-aef1-b1ef762100ac

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

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

Janez RIBIČ

Mayor of the municipality of Duplek

Aid No: XA 134/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Marche

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid award: Promozione della cooperazione per lo sviluppo rurale

Legal basis:

| — | L.R. n. 07/2005, art. 6, |
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L.R. n. 07/2005, art. 6,

| — | Deliberazione della Giunta regionale delle Marche n. 93 del 28.1.2008«Programma annuale 2008 della legge regionale 23 febbraio 2005, N. 7 — Promozione della cooperazione per lo sviluppo rurale» — Paragrafo 2 dell'allegato |
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Deliberazione della Giunta regionale delle Marche n. 93 del 28.1.2008«Programma annuale 2008 della legge regionale 23 febbraio 2005, N. 7 — Promozione della cooperazione per lo sviluppo rurale» — Paragrafo 2 dell'allegato

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The amount committed in the regional budget for 2008 for implementing the measures planned under this aid scheme totals EUR 581 000 together with any amount left over from the implementation of the 2006 working programme.

Thereafter this amount will be determined by the respective annual budget laws

Maximum aid intensity: The gross aid intensity must not exceed 75 % of eligible costs. Eligible expenditure must be comprised between EUR 30 000 and EUR 70 000.

Pursuant to Article 15(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, the aid will be granted exclusively in kind by means of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: Starting from 2008 and in any event following confirmation by the Commission that it has received this summary information

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: Pursuant to Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, this aid scheme is intended for/aimed at SMEs to finance feasibility projects with the aim of promoting the merging of existing cooperatives, increasing their membership and bringing together new firms as cooperatives for the following purposes:

launching integrated projects at sector level,

assisting cooperatives in finding new commercial outlets, and

concentrating and reorganising the supply of agricultural products

Beneficiaries: In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, the beneficiaries of the projects referred to in the preceding paragraph are cooperatives or consortia thereof established in the region and carrying out activities in the agricultural, agroindustrial and agrifood sectors and entered in the State register of cooperatives established by the Decree of 23 June 2004 of the Ministry of Production Activities

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority: Regione Marche

Website: www.agri.marche.it/Aree tematiche/aiuti di stato/ Promozione della cooperazione per lo sviluppo rurale.pdf

Other information: Eligible expenditure and aid beneficiaries will be established on the basis of the methods and priorities indicated in paragraph 2 of the Annex to ‘deliberazione della Giunta regionale delle Marche n. 93 del 28 gennaio 2008“Programma annuale 2008 della legge regionale 23 febbraio 2005, N. 7 — Promozione della cooperazione per lo sviluppo rurale”’, which is the legal basis for the aid scheme. Its final text will be transmitted to the Commission immediately after its approval.

Furthermore, we guarantee that any aid to cooperatives in the forestry sector and agroindustrial and agrifood cooperatives will only be implemented in compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2006, as expressly provided for in the Draft Deliberation of the Regional Executive, which is the legal basis of this aid scheme

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/15

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

(2008/C 212/06)

Aid No: XA 436/07

Member State: Republic of Poland

Region: Whole country

Title of aid scheme: Program pomocy dla gospodarstw rolnych, grup producentów rolnych, wstępnie uznanych grup producentów owoców i warzyw, uznanych organizacji producentów owoców i warzyw oraz przedsiębiorstw przetwórstwa rolno-spożywczego w celu złagodzenia szkód spowodowanych wymarznięciami w uprawach rolnych

Legal basis: Uchwała nr 118/2007 Rady Ministrów z dnia 3 lipca 2007 r. w sprawie ustanowienia programu pomocy dla gospodarstw rolnych, grup producentów rolnych, wstępnie uznanych grup producentów owoców i warzyw, uznanych organizacji producentów owoców i warzyw oraz przedsiębiorstw przetwórstwa rolno-spożywczego w celu złagodzenia szkód spowodowanych wymarznięciami w uprawach rolnych

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted: The planned volume of national budget resources for all forms of farm aid under the scheme may total PLN 720 million

Maximum aid intensity: The total amount of aid from all forms of support for farms that have sustained damage may not exceed: 80 % of the income lost through frost damage to crops or 90 % of the income lost through frost damage to crops in mountainous and other less-favoured areas

Implementation date: July 2007 and June 2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 1 year

Objective of aid: The aid scheme for agricultural holdings, agricultural producer groups, fruit and vegetable producer groups granted preliminary recognition, recognised fruit and vegetable producer organisations and food processing companies to mitigate the destruction caused by frosts to crops proposes measures to enable the above-mentioned operators to overcome temporary difficulties resulting from frost damage to crops

Economic sector: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| — | agricultural tax credits: the mayor, chairman of the city council, head of the local authority, |
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agricultural tax credits: the mayor, chairman of the city council, head of the local authority,

| — | aid for interest payments on disaster loans: Agencja Restrukturacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa, |
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aid for interest payments on disaster loans: Agencja Restrukturacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa,

| — | aid for crop insurance premiums: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development — Aid scheme N 260/05, amended by N 591/06 and N 17/07 |
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aid for crop insurance premiums: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development — Aid scheme N 260/05, amended by N 591/06 and N 17/07

Website: www.bipminrol.gov.pl

Go to section:

„pomoc publiczna w rolnictwie”.

Then go to section:

„pomoc w ramach wyłączeń grupowych”.

Direct link:

http://bip.minrol.gov.pl/DesktopModules/Announcement/ViewAnnouncement.aspx?ModuleID=1522&TabOrgID=1492&LangId=0&AnnouncementId=8335&ModulePositionId=2137

Other information: Aid granted to food processing companies in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1998/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to de minimis aid is not subject to notification

Aid No: XA 152/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme: Aiuti diretti a promuovere il miglioramento della qualità dei prodotti agricoli

Legal basis: Art. 58 del titolo III (Disciplina degli interventi regionali in materia di agricoltura e di sviluppo rurale. Modificazioni alle leggi regionali 16 novembre 1999, n. 36, e 28 aprile 2003, n. 18) della legge regionale 12 dicembre 2007, n. 32 «Disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale della Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta (Legge finanziaria per gli anni 2008/2010). Modificazioni di leggi regionali» e successive modificazioni e integrazioni

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: EUR 1 million

Maximum aid intensity and eligible costs: Aid may be granted in the form of subsidised services, without direct payments of money, for up to 100 % of costs for the following:

Farmers taking part in food quality systems recognised at Community or national level for agricultural products intended for human consumption may receive aid up to EUR 3 000 each year for a maximum of five years to cover the fixed costs related to these quality systems

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the registration number of the request for exemption on the website of the Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme: Aid may be granted under the scheme until 31 December 2013 and for six months thereafter

Objective of aid: To promote and enhance the quality of agricultural products.

Reference to Community legislation: Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Livestock (cattle, sheep and goats, poultry and rabbits, small traditional pig holdings, equines and other minor species), fruit (apples, pears, nuts, small fruit and other traditional fruit, with a particular focus on traditional forms of cultivation that are in danger of dying out), wine, fodder crops, cereals, vegetables, medicinal plants, flowers and nursery plants, bee-keeping and other animal and crop sectors deemed eligible

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
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| Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali |
| Dipartimento Agricoltura |
| Loc. Grande Charrière, 66 |
| I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta) |

Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali

Dipartimento Agricoltura

Loc. Grande Charrière, 66

I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta)

Website: http://www.regione.vda.it/gestione/sezioni_web/allegato.asp?pk_allegato=1287

Aid No: XA 153/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme: Aiuti per il pagamento di premi assicurativi

Legal basis: Art. 55 del titolo III (Disciplina degli interventi regionali in materia di agricoltura e di sviluppo rurale. Modificazioni alle leggi regionali 16 novembre 1999, n. 36, e 28 aprile 2003, n. 18) della legge regionale 12 dicembre 2007, n. 32 «Disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale della Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta (Legge finanziaria per gli anni 2008/2010). Modificazioni di leggi regionali» e successive modificazioni e integrazioni

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: EUR 0,05 million

Maximum aid intensity:

| — | 80 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from adverse weather conditions that are comparable to a natural disaster, |
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80 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from adverse weather conditions that are comparable to a natural disaster,

| — | 50 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from adverse weather conditions that are comparable to a natural disaster and other risks from adverse weather conditions in general, |
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50 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from adverse weather conditions that are comparable to a natural disaster and other risks from adverse weather conditions in general,

| — | 50 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from plant diseases or pests |
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50 % of the cost of premiums for insurance policies covering risks from plant diseases or pests

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the identification number of the request for exemption on the website of the Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme: Aid may be granted under the scheme until 31 December 2013 and for six months thereafter

Objective of aid: To encourage operators to take out insurance policies against the risks of loss of business assets and loss of income caused by adverse weather conditions, plant diseases and pests.

Reference to Community legislation: Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Fruit (apples, pears, nuts, small fruit and other traditional fruit, with a particular focus on traditional forms of cultivation that are in danger of dying out), wine, fodder crops, cereals, vegetables, medicinal plants, flowers and nursery plants, bee-keeping and other crop sectors deemed eligible

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
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| Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali |
| Dipartimento Agricoltura |
| Loc. Grande Charrière, 66 |
| I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta) |

Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali

Dipartimento Agricoltura

Loc. Grande Charrière, 66

I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta)

Website: http://www.regione.vda.it/gestione/sezioni_web/allegato.asp?pk_allegato=1287

Aid No: XA 154/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme: Aiuti per le perdite dovute ad avversità atmosferiche

Legal basis: Art. 54 del titolo III (Disciplina degli interventi regionali in materia di agricoltura e di sviluppo rurale. Modificazioni alle leggi regionali 16 novembre 1999, n. 36, e 28 aprile 2003, n. 18) della legge regionale 12 dicembre 2007, n. 32 «Disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale della Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta (Legge finanziaria per gli anni 2008/2010). Modificazioni di leggi regionali» e successive modificazioni e integrazioni

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: EUR 0,1 million

Maximum aid intensity: As the region as a whole is a ‘mountain area’ within the meaning of Article 36(a)(i) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, the maximum aid intensity is 90 % of eligible expenditure, less any amount received as insurance compensation and the costs not actually incurred due to adverse climatic events. From 1 January 2010, compensation offered must be reduced by 50 % unless it is given to farmers who have taken out insurance covering at least 50 % of their production and the statistically most frequent climatic risks

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the registration number of the request for exemption on the website of the Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme: Aid may be granted under the scheme until 31 December 2013 and for six months thereafter, without prejudice to the above provision relating to the reduction of the aid intensity starting from 1 January 2010

Objective of aid: To compensate farmers for the loss of plants and animals, damage to buildings and business equipment and the loss of income caused by adverse weather conditions that are comparable to natural disasters, formally acknowledged by the competent authorities.

Reference to Community legislation: Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Livestock (cattle, sheep and goats, poultry and rabbits, small traditional pig holdings, equines and other minor species), fruit (apples, pears, nuts, small fruit and other traditional fruit, with a particular focus on traditional forms of cultivation that are in danger of dying out), wine, fodder crops, cereals, vegetables, medicinal plants, flowers and nursery plants, bee-keeping and other animal and crop sectors deemed eligible

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
| --- |
| Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali |
| Dipartimento Agricoltura |
| Loc. Grande Charrière, 66 |
| I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta) |

Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali

Dipartimento Agricoltura

Loc. Grande Charrière, 66

I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta)

Website: http://www.regione.vda.it/gestione/sezioni_web/allegato.asp?pk_allegato=1287

Aid No: XA 155/08

Member State: Italy

Region: Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Title of aid scheme: Aiuti relativi a fitopatie e infestazioni parassitarie

Legal basis: Art. 53 del titolo III (Disciplina degli interventi regionali in materia di agricoltura e di sviluppo rurale. Modificazioni alle leggi regionali 16 novembre 1999, n. 36, e 28 aprile 2003, n. 18) della legge regionale 12 dicembre 2007, n. 32 «Disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale della Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta (Legge finanziaria per gli anni 2008/2010). Modificazioni di leggi regionali» e successive modificazioni e integrazioni

Planned annual expenditure under the scheme: EUR 0,3 million

Maximum aid intensity: 100 % of the expenses incurred or the loss suffered, less any amount received as insurance compensation and the costs not actually incurred as a result of plant diseases or pest infestations

Date of implementation: As from the publication of the registration number of the request for exemption on the website of the Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

Duration of scheme: Under the scheme, aid may be granted until 31 December 2013 and for six months thereafter

Objective of aid: To compensate the owners of agricultural holdings for the costs and losses to prevent and eradicate plant diseases and pest infestations, where the outbreaks have been formally acknowledged by the competent authorities in the framework of public compulsory prevention or eradication programmes.

Reference to Community legislation: Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Fruit (apples, pears, nuts, small fruit and other traditional fruit, with a particular focus on traditional forms of cultivation that are in danger of dying out), wine, fodder crops, cereals, vegetables, medicinal plants, flowers and nursery plants, and other crop sectors deemed eligible

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta |
| --- |
| Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali |
| Dipartimento Agricoltura |
| Loc. Grande Charrière, 66 |
| I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta) |

Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta

Assessorato Agricoltura e risorse naturali

Dipartimento Agricoltura

Loc. Grande Charrière, 66

I-11020 Saint-Christophe (Aosta)

Website: http://www.regione.vda.it/gestione/sezioni_web/allegato.asp?pk_allegato=1287

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/19 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/19

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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 212/07)

| Aid No | XS 112/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IG107: Proyectos empresariales de nuevos emprendedores |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 1,37 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 19.3.2008 |
| 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 | Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) |
| Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n |
| E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) |
| Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147 |
| E-mail: informa@igape.es |

Aid No

XS 112/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IG107: Proyectos empresariales de nuevos emprendedores

Legal basis

Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 1,37 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

19.3.2008

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

Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape)

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147

E-mail: informa@igape.es

| Aid No | XS 113/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IG122: AEIs — Puesta en marcha e implantación de planes cooperativos previamente consensuados |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 2,60 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 12.5.2008 |
| 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 | Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) |
| Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n |
| E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) |
| Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147 |
| E-mail: informa@igape.es |

Aid No

XS 113/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IG122: AEIs — Puesta en marcha e implantación de planes cooperativos previamente consensuados

Legal basis

Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 2,60 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

12.5.2008

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

Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape)

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147

E-mail: informa@igape.es

| Aid No | XS 114/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IG116: Proyectos de benchmarking empresarial |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,7 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 5.6.2008 |
| 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 | Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) |
| Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n |
| E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) |
| Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147 |
| E-mail: informa@igape.es |

Aid No

XS 114/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IG116: Proyectos de benchmarking empresarial

Legal basis

Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,7 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

5.6.2008

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

Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape)

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147

E-mail: informa@igape.es

| Aid No | XS 117/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IG115: Proyectos de servicios mancomunados |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,5 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 5.6.2008 |
| 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 | Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) |
| Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n |
| E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) |
| Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147 |
| E-mail: informa@igape.es |

Aid No

XS 117/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IG115: Proyectos de servicios mancomunados

Legal basis

Resolución de 12 de marzo de 2008 (DOG no 55, del 18 de marzo) por la que se da publicidad al acuerdo del Consejo de Dirección del Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) que da nueva redacción a las bases reguladoras de los incentivos económicos y a las bases reguladoras de los procedimientos de tramitación de las líneas de ayuda del Igape

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,5 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

5.6.2008

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

Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape)

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147

E-mail: informa@igape.es

| Aid No | XS 123/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | IG155: Proyectos de asistencia técnica para la participación en licitaciones públicas internacionales |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 9 de mayo de 2008 (DOG no 92, del 14 de mayo), por la que se da publicidad a las bases reguladoras de las ayudas del Igape a la internacionalización de las empresas gallegas y se procede a su convocatoria |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 45 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 15.5.2008 |
| 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 | Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape) |
| Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n |
| E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña) |
| Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147 |
| E-mail: informa@igape.es |

Aid No

XS 123/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

IG155: Proyectos de asistencia técnica para la participación en licitaciones públicas internacionales

Legal basis

Resolución de 9 de mayo de 2008 (DOG no 92, del 14 de mayo), por la que se da publicidad a las bases reguladoras de las ayudas del Igape a la internacionalización de las empresas gallegas y se procede a su convocatoria

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 45 000

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

15.5.2008

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

Instituto Gallego de Promoción Económica (Igape)

Complejo Administrativo de San Lázaro, s/n

E-15703 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)

Tel. (34) 902 300 903/981 541 147

E-mail: informa@igape.es

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/22 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/22

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

(2008/C 212/08)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  (Note 1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN 1010-1:2004
  Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines — Part 1: Common requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 1010-2:2006
  Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines — Part 2: Printing and varnishing machines including pre-press machinery | — | |
| CEN | EN 1127-1:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology | EN 1127-1:1997
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.5.2008) |
| CEN | EN 1127-2:2002 + A1:2008
  Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 2: Basic concepts and methodology for mining | EN 1127-2:2002
  Note 2.1 | 31.10.2008 |
| CEN | EN 1710:2005 + A1:2008
  Equipment and components intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in underground mines | EN 1710:2005
  Note 2.1 | 31.10.2008 |
| CEN | EN 1755:2000
  Safety of industrial trucks — Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres — Use in flammable gas, vapour, mist and dust | — | |
| CEN | EN 1834-1:2000
  Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Group II engines for use in flammable gas and vapour atmospheres | — | |
| CEN | EN 1834-2:2000
  Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Group I engines for use in underground workings susceptible to firedamp and/or combustible dust | — | |
| CEN | EN 1834-3:2000
  Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 3: Group II engines for use in flammable dust atmospheres | — | |
| CEN | EN 1839:2003
  Determination of explosion limits of gases and vapours | — | |
| CEN | EN 12581:2005
  Coating plants — Machinery for dip coating and electrodeposition of organic liquid coating material — Safety requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 12621:2006
  Machinery for the supply and circulation of coating materials under pressure — Safety requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 12757-1:2005
  Mixing machinery for coating materials — Safety requirements — Part 1: Mixing machinery for use in vehicle refinishing | — | |
| CEN | EN 12874:2001
  Flame arresters — Performance requirements, test methods and limits for use | — | |
| CEN | EN 13012:2001
  Petrol filling stations — Construction and performance of automatic nozzles for use on fuel dispensers | — | |
| CEN | EN 13160-1:2003
  Leak detection systems — Part 1: General principles | — | |
| CEN | EN 13237:2003
  Potentially explosive atmospheres — Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-1:2001
  Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Basic method and requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-2:2004
  Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Protection by flow restricting enclosure ‘fr’ | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-3:2005
  Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 3: Protection by flameproof enclosure ‘d’ | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-5:2003
  Non-electrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 5: Protection by constructional safety ‘c’ | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-6:2005
  Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 6: Protection by control of ignition source ‘b’ | — | |
| CEN | EN 13463-8:2003
  Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 8: Protection by liquid immersion ‘k’ | — | |
| CEN | EN 13616:2004
  Overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid petroleum fuels | — | |
| EN 13616:2004/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 13617-1:2004
  Petrol filling stations — Part 1: Safety requirements for construction and performance of metering pumps, dispensers and remote pumping units | — | |
| EN 13617-1:2004/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 13617-2:2004
  Petrol filling stations — Part 2: Safety requirements for construction and performance of safe breaks for use on metering pumps and dispensers | — | |
| CEN | EN 13617-3:2004
  Petrol filling stations — Part 3: Safety requirements for construction and performance of shear valves | — | |
| CEN | EN 13673-1:2003
  Determination of the maximum explosion pressure and the maximum rate of pressure rise of gases and vapours — Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure | — | |
| CEN | EN 13673-2:2005
  Determination of maximum explosion pressure and the maximum rate of pressure rise of gases and vapours — Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise | — | |
| CEN | EN 13760:2003
  Automotive LPG filling system for light and heavy duty vehicles — Nozzle, test requirements and dimensions | — | |
| CEN | EN 13821:2002
  Potentially explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Determination of minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13980:2002
  Potentially explosive atmospheres — Application of quality systems | — | |
| CEN | EN 14034-1:2004
  Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure pmax of dust clouds | — | |
| CEN | EN 14034-2:2006
  Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise (dp/dt) max of dust clouds | — | |
| CEN | EN 14034-3:2006
  Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 3: Determination of the lower explosion limit LEL of dust clouds | — | |
| CEN | EN 14034-4:2004
  Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 4: Determination of the limiting oxygen concentration LOC of dust clouds | — | |
| CEN | EN 14373:2005
  Explosion suppression systems | — | |
| CEN | EN 14460:2006
  Explosion resistant equipment | — | |
| CEN | EN 14491:2006
  Dust explosion venting protective systems | — | |
| CEN | EN 14492-1:2006
  Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 1: Power driven winches | — | |
| CEN | EN 14492-2:2006
  Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 2: Power driven hoists | — | |
| CEN | EN 14522:2005
  Determination of the auto ignition temperature of gases and vapours | — | |
| CEN | EN 14591-1:2004
  Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 1: 2-bar explosion proof ventilation structure | — | |
| EN 14591-1:2004/AC:2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 14591-2:2007
  Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 2: Passive water trough barriers | — | |
| CEN | EN 14591-4:2007
  Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 4: Automatic extinguishing systems for road headers | — | |
| EN 14591-4:2007/AC:2008 | | |
| CEN | EN 14677:2008
  Safety of machinery — Secondary steelmaking — Machinery and equipment for treatment of liquid steel | — | |
| CEN | EN 14678-1:2006
  LPG equipment and accessories — Construction and performance of LPG equipment for automotive filling stations — Part 1: Dispensers | — | |
| CEN | EN 14681:2006
  Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for machinery and equipment for production of steel by electric arc furnaces | — | |
| CEN | EN 14756:2006
  Determination of the limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) for flammable gases and vapours | — | |
| CEN | EN 14797:2006
  Explosion venting devices | — | |
| CEN | EN 14973:2006
  Conveyor belts for use in underground installations — Electrical and flammability safety requirements | — | |
| EN 14973:2006/AC:2007 | | |
| CEN | EN 14983:2007
  Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Equipment and protective systems for firedamp drainage | — | |
| CEN | EN 14986:2007
  Design of fans working in potentially explosive atmospheres | — | |
| CEN | EN 14994:2007
  Gas explosion venting protective systems | — | |
| CEN | EN 15188:2007
  Determination of the spontaneous ignition behaviour of dust accumulations | — | |
| CEN | EN 15198:2007
  Methodology for the risk assessment of non-electrical equipment and components for intended use in potentially explosive atmospheres | — | |
| CEN | EN 15233:2007
  Methodology for functional safety assessment of protective systems for potentially explosive atmospheres | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 50050:2006
  Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres — Electrostatic hand-held spraying equipment | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 50104:2002
  Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of oxygen — Performance requirements and test methods | EN 50104:1998
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (1.2.2005) |
| EN 50104:2002/A1:2004 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.8.2004) |
| Cenelec | EN 50241-1:1999
  Specification for open path apparatus for the detection of combustible or toxic gases and vapours — Part 1: General requirements and test methods | — | |
| EN 50241-1:1999/A1:2004 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.8.2004) |
| Cenelec | EN 50241-2:1999
  Specification for open path apparatus for the detection of combustible or toxic gases and vapours — Part 2: Performance requirements for apparatus for the detection of combustible gases | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 50281-1-2:1998
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 1-2: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures — Selection, installation and maintenance | — | |
| EN 50281-1-2:1998/A1:2002 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.12.2004) |
| EN 50281-1-2:1998/AC:1999 | | |
| Cenelec | EN 50281-2-1:1998
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 2-1: Test methods — Methods for determining the minimum ignition temperatures of dust | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 50303:2000
  Group I, Category M1 equipment intended to remain functional in atmospheres endangered by firedamp and/or coal dust | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 50381:2004
  Transportable ventilated rooms with or without an internal source of release | — | |
| EN 50381:2004/AC:2005 | | |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-0:2006
  Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements (IEC 60079-0:2004 (Modified)) | EN 50014:1997 and its amendments
  Note 2.1 | 1.10.2008 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-1:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures ‘d’ (IEC 60079-1:2007) | EN 60079-1:2004
  Note 2.1 | 1.7.2010 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-2:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure ‘p’ (IEC 60079-2:2007) | EN 60079-2:2004
  Note 2.2 | 1.11.2010 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-5:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 5: Equipment protection by powder filling ‘q’ (IEC 60079-5:2007) | EN 50017:1998
  Note 2.1 | 1.11.2010 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-6:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 6: Equipment protection by oil immersion ‘o’ (IEC 60079-6:2007) | EN 50015:1998
  Note 2.1 | 1.5.2010 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-7:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety ‘e’ (IEC 60079-7:2006) | EN 60079-7:2003
  Note 2.1 | 1.10.2009 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-11:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety ‘i’ (IEC 60079-11:2006) | EN 50020:2002
  Note 2.1 | 1.10.2009 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-15:2005
  Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 15: Construction, test and marking of type of protection ‘n’ electrical apparatus (IEC 60079-15:2005) | EN 60079-15:2003
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (1.6.2008) |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-18:2004
  Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 18: Construction, test and marking of type of protection encapsulation ‘m’ electrical apparatus (IEC 60079-18:2004) | — | |
| EN 60079-18:2004/AC:2006 | | |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-25:2004
  Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 25: Intrinsically safe systems (IEC 60079-25:2003) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-26:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 26: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga (IEC 60079-26:2006) | EN 50284:1999
  Note 2.1 | 1.10.2009 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-27:2006
  Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 27: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO) and Fieldbus non-incendive concept (FNICO) (IEC 60079-27:2005) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-28:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 28: Protection of equipment and transmission systems using optical radiation (IEC 60079-28:2006) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-29-1:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 29-1: Gas detectors — Performance requirements of detectors for flammable gases (IEC 60079-29-1:2007 (Modified)) | EN 61779-1:2000
  and its amendment
  - EN 61779-2:2000
  - EN 61779-3:2000
  - EN 61779-4:2000
  - EN 61779-5:2000
  Note 2.1 | 1.11.2010 |
| Cenelec | EN 60079-30-1:2007
  Explosive atmospheres — Part 30-1: Electrical resistance trace heating — General and testing requirements (IEC 60079-30-1:2007) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 61241-0:2006
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 0: General requirements (IEC 61241-0:2004 (Modified)) | EN 50281-1-1:1998
  and its amendment
  Note 2.2 | 1.10.2008 |
| Cenelec | EN 61241-1:2004
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 1: Protection by enclosures ‘tD’ (IEC 61241-1:2004) | EN 50281-1-1:1998
  and its amendment
  Note 2.3 | 1.10.2008 |
| Cenelec | EN 61241-4:2006
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 4: Type of protection ‘pD’ (IEC 61241-4:2001) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 61241-11:2006
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 11: Protection by intrinsic safety ‘iD’ (IEC 61241-11:2005) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 61241-18:2004
  Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 18: Protection by encapsulation ‘mD’ (IEC 61241-18:2004) | — | |
| Cenelec | EN 62013-1:2006
  Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp — Part 1: General requirements — Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion (IEC 62013-1:2005) | EN 62013-1:2002
  Note 2.1 | 1.2.2009 |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

(Note 1)

CEN

EN 1010-1:2004

Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines — Part 1: Common requirements

—

CEN

EN 1010-2:2006

Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines — Part 2: Printing and varnishing machines including pre-press machinery

—

CEN

EN 1127-1:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology

EN 1127-1:1997

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.5.2008)

CEN

EN 1127-2:2002 + A1:2008

Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 2: Basic concepts and methodology for mining

EN 1127-2:2002

Note 2.1

31.10.2008

CEN

EN 1710:2005 + A1:2008

Equipment and components intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in underground mines

EN 1710:2005

Note 2.1

31.10.2008

CEN

EN 1755:2000

Safety of industrial trucks — Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres — Use in flammable gas, vapour, mist and dust

—

CEN

EN 1834-1:2000

Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Group II engines for use in flammable gas and vapour atmospheres

—

CEN

EN 1834-2:2000

Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Group I engines for use in underground workings susceptible to firedamp and/or combustible dust

—

CEN

EN 1834-3:2000

Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Safety requirements for design and construction of engines for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 3: Group II engines for use in flammable dust atmospheres

—

CEN

EN 1839:2003

Determination of explosion limits of gases and vapours

—

CEN

EN 12581:2005

Coating plants — Machinery for dip coating and electrodeposition of organic liquid coating material — Safety requirements

—

CEN

EN 12621:2006

Machinery for the supply and circulation of coating materials under pressure — Safety requirements

—

CEN

EN 12757-1:2005

Mixing machinery for coating materials — Safety requirements — Part 1: Mixing machinery for use in vehicle refinishing

—

CEN

EN 12874:2001

Flame arresters — Performance requirements, test methods and limits for use

—

CEN

EN 13012:2001

Petrol filling stations — Construction and performance of automatic nozzles for use on fuel dispensers

—

CEN

EN 13160-1:2003

Leak detection systems — Part 1: General principles

—

CEN

EN 13237:2003

Potentially explosive atmospheres — Terms and definitions for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

—

CEN

EN 13463-1:2001

Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Basic method and requirements

—

CEN

EN 13463-2:2004

Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Protection by flow restricting enclosure ‘fr’

—

CEN

EN 13463-3:2005

Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 3: Protection by flameproof enclosure ‘d’

—

CEN

EN 13463-5:2003

Non-electrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 5: Protection by constructional safety ‘c’

—

CEN

EN 13463-6:2005

Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 6: Protection by control of ignition source ‘b’

—

CEN

EN 13463-8:2003

Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres — Part 8: Protection by liquid immersion ‘k’

—

CEN

EN 13616:2004

Overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid petroleum fuels

—

EN 13616:2004/AC:2006

CEN

EN 13617-1:2004

Petrol filling stations — Part 1: Safety requirements for construction and performance of metering pumps, dispensers and remote pumping units

—

EN 13617-1:2004/AC:2006

CEN

EN 13617-2:2004

Petrol filling stations — Part 2: Safety requirements for construction and performance of safe breaks for use on metering pumps and dispensers

—

CEN

EN 13617-3:2004

Petrol filling stations — Part 3: Safety requirements for construction and performance of shear valves

—

CEN

EN 13673-1:2003

Determination of the maximum explosion pressure and the maximum rate of pressure rise of gases and vapours — Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure

—

CEN

EN 13673-2:2005

Determination of maximum explosion pressure and the maximum rate of pressure rise of gases and vapours — Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise

—

CEN

EN 13760:2003

Automotive LPG filling system for light and heavy duty vehicles — Nozzle, test requirements and dimensions

—

CEN

EN 13821:2002

Potentially explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Determination of minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures

—

CEN

EN 13980:2002

Potentially explosive atmospheres — Application of quality systems

—

CEN

EN 14034-1:2004

Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 1: Determination of the maximum explosion pressure pmax of dust clouds

—

CEN

EN 14034-2:2006

Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 2: Determination of the maximum rate of explosion pressure rise (dp/dt) max of dust clouds

—

CEN

EN 14034-3:2006

Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 3: Determination of the lower explosion limit LEL of dust clouds

—

CEN

EN 14034-4:2004

Determination of explosion characteristics of dust clouds — Part 4: Determination of the limiting oxygen concentration LOC of dust clouds

—

CEN

EN 14373:2005

Explosion suppression systems

—

CEN

EN 14460:2006

Explosion resistant equipment

—

CEN

EN 14491:2006

Dust explosion venting protective systems

—

CEN

EN 14492-1:2006

Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 1: Power driven winches

—

CEN

EN 14492-2:2006

Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 2: Power driven hoists

—

CEN

EN 14522:2005

Determination of the auto ignition temperature of gases and vapours

—

CEN

EN 14591-1:2004

Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 1: 2-bar explosion proof ventilation structure

—

EN 14591-1:2004/AC:2006

CEN

EN 14591-2:2007

Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 2: Passive water trough barriers

—

CEN

EN 14591-4:2007

Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Protective systems — Part 4: Automatic extinguishing systems for road headers

—

EN 14591-4:2007/AC:2008

CEN

EN 14677:2008

Safety of machinery — Secondary steelmaking — Machinery and equipment for treatment of liquid steel

—

CEN

EN 14678-1:2006

LPG equipment and accessories — Construction and performance of LPG equipment for automotive filling stations — Part 1: Dispensers

—

CEN

EN 14681:2006

Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for machinery and equipment for production of steel by electric arc furnaces

—

CEN

EN 14756:2006

Determination of the limiting oxygen concentration (LOC) for flammable gases and vapours

—

CEN

EN 14797:2006

Explosion venting devices

—

CEN

EN 14973:2006

Conveyor belts for use in underground installations — Electrical and flammability safety requirements

—

EN 14973:2006/AC:2007

CEN

EN 14983:2007

Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines — Equipment and protective systems for firedamp drainage

—

CEN

EN 14986:2007

Design of fans working in potentially explosive atmospheres

—

CEN

EN 14994:2007

Gas explosion venting protective systems

—

CEN

EN 15188:2007

Determination of the spontaneous ignition behaviour of dust accumulations

—

CEN

EN 15198:2007

Methodology for the risk assessment of non-electrical equipment and components for intended use in potentially explosive atmospheres

—

CEN

EN 15233:2007

Methodology for functional safety assessment of protective systems for potentially explosive atmospheres

—

Cenelec

EN 50050:2006

Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres — Electrostatic hand-held spraying equipment

—

Cenelec

EN 50104:2002

Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of oxygen — Performance requirements and test methods

EN 50104:1998

Note 2.1

Date expired

(1.2.2005)

EN 50104:2002/A1:2004

Note 3

Date expired

(1.8.2004)

Cenelec

EN 50241-1:1999

Specification for open path apparatus for the detection of combustible or toxic gases and vapours — Part 1: General requirements and test methods

—

EN 50241-1:1999/A1:2004

Note 3

Date expired

(1.8.2004)

Cenelec

EN 50241-2:1999

Specification for open path apparatus for the detection of combustible or toxic gases and vapours — Part 2: Performance requirements for apparatus for the detection of combustible gases

—

Cenelec

EN 50281-1-2:1998

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 1-2: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures — Selection, installation and maintenance

—

EN 50281-1-2:1998/A1:2002

Note 3

Date expired

(1.12.2004)

EN 50281-1-2:1998/AC:1999

Cenelec

EN 50281-2-1:1998

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 2-1: Test methods — Methods for determining the minimum ignition temperatures of dust

—

Cenelec

EN 50303:2000

Group I, Category M1 equipment intended to remain functional in atmospheres endangered by firedamp and/or coal dust

—

Cenelec

EN 50381:2004

Transportable ventilated rooms with or without an internal source of release

—

EN 50381:2004/AC:2005

Cenelec

EN 60079-0:2006

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements (IEC 60079-0:2004 (Modified))

EN 50014:1997 and its amendments

Note 2.1

1.10.2008

Cenelec

EN 60079-1:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures ‘d’ (IEC 60079-1:2007)

EN 60079-1:2004

Note 2.1

1.7.2010

Cenelec

EN 60079-2:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 2: Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure ‘p’ (IEC 60079-2:2007)

EN 60079-2:2004

Note 2.2

1.11.2010

Cenelec

EN 60079-5:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 5: Equipment protection by powder filling ‘q’ (IEC 60079-5:2007)

EN 50017:1998

Note 2.1

1.11.2010

Cenelec

EN 60079-6:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 6: Equipment protection by oil immersion ‘o’ (IEC 60079-6:2007)

EN 50015:1998

Note 2.1

1.5.2010

Cenelec

EN 60079-7:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety ‘e’ (IEC 60079-7:2006)

EN 60079-7:2003

Note 2.1

1.10.2009

Cenelec

EN 60079-11:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety ‘i’ (IEC 60079-11:2006)

EN 50020:2002

Note 2.1

1.10.2009

Cenelec

EN 60079-15:2005

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 15: Construction, test and marking of type of protection ‘n’ electrical apparatus (IEC 60079-15:2005)

EN 60079-15:2003

Note 2.1

Date expired

(1.6.2008)

Cenelec

EN 60079-18:2004

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 18: Construction, test and marking of type of protection encapsulation ‘m’ electrical apparatus (IEC 60079-18:2004)

—

EN 60079-18:2004/AC:2006

Cenelec

EN 60079-25:2004

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 25: Intrinsically safe systems (IEC 60079-25:2003)

—

Cenelec

EN 60079-26:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 26: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga (IEC 60079-26:2006)

EN 50284:1999

Note 2.1

1.10.2009

Cenelec

EN 60079-27:2006

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 27: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO) and Fieldbus non-incendive concept (FNICO) (IEC 60079-27:2005)

—

Cenelec

EN 60079-28:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 28: Protection of equipment and transmission systems using optical radiation (IEC 60079-28:2006)

—

Cenelec

EN 60079-29-1:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 29-1: Gas detectors — Performance requirements of detectors for flammable gases (IEC 60079-29-1:2007 (Modified))

EN 61779-1:2000

and its amendment

- EN 61779-2:2000

- EN 61779-3:2000

- EN 61779-4:2000

- EN 61779-5:2000

Note 2.1

1.11.2010

Cenelec

EN 60079-30-1:2007

Explosive atmospheres — Part 30-1: Electrical resistance trace heating — General and testing requirements (IEC 60079-30-1:2007)

—

Cenelec

EN 61241-0:2006

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 0: General requirements (IEC 61241-0:2004 (Modified))

EN 50281-1-1:1998

and its amendment

Note 2.2

1.10.2008

Cenelec

EN 61241-1:2004

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 1: Protection by enclosures ‘tD’ (IEC 61241-1:2004)

EN 50281-1-1:1998

and its amendment

Note 2.3

1.10.2008

Cenelec

EN 61241-4:2006

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 4: Type of protection ‘pD’ (IEC 61241-4:2001)

—

Cenelec

EN 61241-11:2006

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 11: Protection by intrinsic safety ‘iD’ (IEC 61241-11:2005)

—

Cenelec

EN 61241-18:2004

Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust — Part 18: Protection by encapsulation ‘mD’ (IEC 61241-18:2004)

—

Cenelec

EN 62013-1:2006

Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp — Part 1: General requirements — Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion (IEC 62013-1:2005)

EN 62013-1:2002

Note 2.1

1.2.2009

| Note 1 | Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
| --- | --- |

Note 1

Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

| Note 2.1 | The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.1

The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

| Note 2.2 | The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.2

The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

| Note 2.3 | The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for those products that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for products that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.3

The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for those products that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for products that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected.

| Note 3 | In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
| --- | --- |

Note 3

In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

Note:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and Council (2) amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3). |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and Council (2) amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3).

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages. |
| --- | --- |

—

Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
| --- | --- |

—

This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds

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(1)  ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cen.eu), |
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—

CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cen.eu),

| — | Cenelec: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 519 68 71, fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org), |
| --- | --- |

—

Cenelec: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 519 68 71, fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org),

| — | ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, tel. (33) 492 94 42 00, fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org). |
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—

ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, tel. (33) 492 94 42 00, fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org).

(2)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

(3)  OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/29 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/29

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5183 — Centrex/ZMB/Enìa/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 212/09)

| 1. | On 8 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Centrex Europe Energy & Gas AG (Austria), belonging to Centrex Group Holding Ltd (‘Centrex’, Cyprus) and ultimately controlled by the Bank for Foreign Trade of the Russian Federation, ZMB GmbH (‘ZMB’, Germany), ultimately controlled by OAO Gazprom (‘Gazprom’, Russia), and Enìa SpA (‘Enìa’, Italy) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertakings Enìa Energia SpA (‘Enìa Energia’, Italy), currently wholly owned by Enìa, and SPV JV (Italy), a vehicle company constituting a joint venture, by way of purchase of shares and contribution of assets. |
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1.

On 8 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Centrex Europe Energy & Gas AG (Austria), belonging to Centrex Group Holding Ltd (‘Centrex’, Cyprus) and ultimately controlled by the Bank for Foreign Trade of the Russian Federation, ZMB GmbH (‘ZMB’, Germany), ultimately controlled by OAO Gazprom (‘Gazprom’, Russia), and Enìa SpA (‘Enìa’, Italy) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertakings Enìa Energia SpA (‘Enìa Energia’, Italy), currently wholly owned by Enìa, and SPV JV (Italy), a vehicle company constituting a joint venture, by way of purchase of shares and contribution of assets.

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






  — | for Centrex: development and utilization of energy production facilities mainly in EU and Community of Independent States, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Centrex: development and utilization of energy production facilities mainly in EU and Community of Independent States,

| — | for Gazprom: exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of natural gas and petrochemical products, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Gazprom: exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of natural gas and petrochemical products,

| — | for Enìa: supply of electricity and gas, water distribution, sewage, urban waste, district heating and related services in the municipalities of Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia, |
| --- | --- |

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for Enìa: supply of electricity and gas, water distribution, sewage, urban waste, district heating and related services in the municipalities of Parma, Piacenza and Reggio Emilia,

| — | for Enìa Energia: energy trading subsidiary of Enìa, active in the supply of gas and electricity, |
| --- | --- |

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for Enìa Energia: energy trading subsidiary of Enìa, active in the supply of gas and electricity,

| — | for SPV JV: purchase, import and sale of gas to industrial customers and to other commercial companies. |
| --- | --- |

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for SPV JV: purchase, import and sale of gas to industrial customers and to other commercial companies.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5183 — Centrex/ZMB/Enìa/JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5183 — Centrex/ZMB/Enìa/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/30 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/30

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5261 — CLN/Wagon/WM JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 212/10)

| 1. | On 12 August 2008 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings CLN Coils Lamiere Nastri SpA (‘CLN’, Italy) and Wagon plc (‘Wagon’, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking WM Srl (‘WM’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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1.

On 12 August 2008 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings CLN Coils Lamiere Nastri SpA (‘CLN’, Italy) and Wagon plc (‘Wagon’, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking WM Srl (‘WM’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for undertaking CLN: Development, production and sales of metal components, flat rolled steel products and wheels for cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking CLN: Development, production and sales of metal components, flat rolled steel products and wheels for cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes,

| — | for undertaking Wagon: Development, production and sales of vehicle body structures for the automotive industry, |
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for undertaking Wagon: Development, production and sales of vehicle body structures for the automotive industry,

| — | for undertaking WM: Development, production and sales of roll-formed steel beams for commercial vehicles and truck chassis. |
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for undertaking WM: Development, production and sales of roll-formed steel beams for commercial vehicles and truck chassis.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5261 — CLN/Wagon/WM JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5261 — CLN/Wagon/WM JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/31 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/31

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5254 — Acea/Ondeo Italia/Acque Blu JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 212/11)

| 1. | On 11 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Acea SpA (‘Acea’, Italy) and Ondeo Italia SpA (‘Ondeo’, Italy) belonging to the group Suez SA (‘Suez’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Acque Blu Srl (‘Acque Blu’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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1.

On 11 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Acea SpA (‘Acea’, Italy) and Ondeo Italia SpA (‘Ondeo’, Italy) belonging to the group Suez SA (‘Suez’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking Acque Blu Srl (‘Acque Blu’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for Acea: an Italian public utility company, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Acea: an Italian public utility company,

| — | for Ondeo: water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment in Italy, |
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for Ondeo: water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment in Italy,

| — | for Suez: active in the gas and electricity sectors, in energy services and in water and environmental services, |
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for Suez: active in the gas and electricity sectors, in energy services and in water and environmental services,

| — | for Acque Blu: water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment in Tuscany, Italy. |
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—

for Acque Blu: water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment in Tuscany, Italy.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5254 — Acea/Ondeo Italia/Acque Blu JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5254 — Acea/Ondeo Italia/Acque Blu JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 20.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 212/32 |
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20.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/32

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5304 — Indaver/NEIF/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 212/12)

| 1. | On 12 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Indaver NV (‘Indaver’, Belgium) and NEIF Infrastructure Investments Holding I BV (‘NEIF’, Netherlands) controlled by JC Flowers (‘JCF’, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings SAV Betiligungs GmbH and SAV Verwaltungs GmbH (together ‘SAV’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 12 August 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Indaver NV (‘Indaver’, Belgium) and NEIF Infrastructure Investments Holding I BV (‘NEIF’, Netherlands) controlled by JC Flowers (‘JCF’, USA) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertakings SAV Betiligungs GmbH and SAV Verwaltungs GmbH (together ‘SAV’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking Indaver: integrated services and total waste management solutions in Europe, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Indaver: integrated services and total waste management solutions in Europe,

| — | for undertaking NEIF: an investment found, subsidiary of NIBC, a merchant bank offering corporate financial services, |
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for undertaking NEIF: an investment found, subsidiary of NIBC, a merchant bank offering corporate financial services,

| — | for undertaking SAV: hazardous waste management mainly in Germany, |
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—

for undertaking SAV: hazardous waste management mainly in Germany,

| — | for undertaking JCF: consultancy and private equity fund. |
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—

for undertaking JCF: consultancy and private equity fund.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5304 — Indaver/NEIF/JV to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5304 — Indaver/NEIF/JV to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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