# Official Journal C 199/2010

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5321 July 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2010.199.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 199

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5321 July 2010

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 199/01 | Commission Decision of 19 July 2010 concerning the financing for the year 2010 of activities in the veterinary field related to the European Union's information policy, support of international organisations, disease notification and computerisation of veterinary procedures | 1 |
| 2010/C 199/02 | Commission Decision of 20 July 2010 setting up a Financial Services User Group | 12 |

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2010/C 199/01

Commission Decision of 19 July 2010 concerning the financing for the year 2010 of activities in the veterinary field related to the European Union's information policy, support of international organisations, disease notification and computerisation of veterinary procedures

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2010/C 199/02

Commission Decision of 20 July 2010 setting up a Financial Services User Group

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 199/03 | Euro exchange rates | 15 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2010/C 199/03

Euro exchange rates

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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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| 2010/C 199/04 | MEDIA Mundus — Call for proposals 2011 | 16 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
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| 2010/C 199/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5752 — Fortress Investment Group/Residential Capital Residential mortgage business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2010/C 199/04

MEDIA Mundus — Call for proposals 2011

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2010/C 199/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5752 — Fortress Investment Group/Residential Capital Residential mortgage business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 19 July 2010

concerning the financing for the year 2010 of activities in the veterinary field related to the European Union's information policy, support of international organisations, disease notification and computerisation of veterinary procedures

2010/C 199/01

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 20, 23, 35(2) and 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90(1) of the Implementing Rules, the commitment of expenditure from the budget of the European Union shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90(1) of the Implementing Rules, the commitment of expenditure from the budget of the European Union shall be preceded by a financing decision setting out the essential elements of the action involving expenditure and adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 110 of the Financial Regulation, an annual work programme must be adopted for grants. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 110 of the Financial Regulation, an annual work programme must be adopted for grants.

| (3) | It is necessary to lay down a work programme for the activities of the European Union in the veterinary field related to information policy, support of international organisations, disease notification and computerisation of veterinary procedures. As the work programme in the annexes is a sufficiently detailed framework in the meaning of Article 90(2) and (3) of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Implementing Rules’), the present decision constitutes a financing decision for the expenditure provided for in the work programme for grants and procurement. |
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(3)

It is necessary to lay down a work programme for the activities of the European Union in the veterinary field related to information policy, support of international organisations, disease notification and computerisation of veterinary procedures. As the work programme in the annexes is a sufficiently detailed framework in the meaning of Article 90(2) and (3) of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Implementing Rules’), the present decision constitutes a financing decision for the expenditure provided for in the work programme for grants and procurement.

| (4) | Article 19 of Decision 2009/470/EC rules that the Union shall make a financial contribution to the establishment of an information policy in the field of animal health, animal welfare and food safety in products of animal origin including the performance of studies necessary for the preparation and development of legislation in the field of animal welfare. |
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(4)

Article 19 of Decision 2009/470/EC rules that the Union shall make a financial contribution to the establishment of an information policy in the field of animal health, animal welfare and food safety in products of animal origin including the performance of studies necessary for the preparation and development of legislation in the field of animal welfare.

| (5) | The Commission has committed itself to submit to the European Parliament and to the Council reports on the various stunning methods for poultry (Article 27(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (3)), the welfare of animals being transported and on the trade flows of live animals within the enlarged Union (Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 (4)) and the influence of genetic parameters on identified deficiencies resulting in poor welfare of chickens (Article 6(1) of Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production (5)). |
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(5)

The Commission has committed itself to submit to the European Parliament and to the Council reports on the various stunning methods for poultry (Article 27(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (3)), the welfare of animals being transported and on the trade flows of live animals within the enlarged Union (Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 (4)) and the influence of genetic parameters on identified deficiencies resulting in poor welfare of chickens (Article 6(1) of Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production (5)).

| (6) | The Commission has committed itself to improve information of stakeholders and the general public on animal welfare standards with the Community Action Plan on Animal Welfare adopted in 2006 (6). |
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(6)

The Commission has committed itself to improve information of stakeholders and the general public on animal welfare standards with the Community Action Plan on Animal Welfare adopted in 2006 (6).

| (7) | The Commission has committed itself to present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on cloning for food production by the end of 2010. The report will consider all aspects of cloning for food production in the context of existing legislation and will point out possible options. Data on the current situation of the use of the technology and on the effects on the health and welfare of the animals are needed. |
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(7)

The Commission has committed itself to present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on cloning for food production by the end of 2010. The report will consider all aspects of cloning for food production in the context of existing legislation and will point out possible options. Data on the current situation of the use of the technology and on the effects on the health and welfare of the animals are needed.

| (8) | The Union should exploit the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ to promote its animal health policy and the importance of the role of the veterinary profession in safeguarding public health, animal health and animal welfare. |
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(8)

The Union should exploit the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ to promote its animal health policy and the importance of the role of the veterinary profession in safeguarding public health, animal health and animal welfare.

| (9) | Article 19 paragraph (a)(i) of Decision 2009/470/EC provides that the Union shall make a financial contribution to the gathering and storing of all information relating to Union legislation in the field of animal health, animal welfare and food safety in products of animal origin. |
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(9)

Article 19 paragraph (a)(i) of Decision 2009/470/EC provides that the Union shall make a financial contribution to the gathering and storing of all information relating to Union legislation in the field of animal health, animal welfare and food safety in products of animal origin.

| (10) | A financial contribution is required to make the interactive database of veterinary legislation (Vetlex) established by the Directorate-General for Enlargement for candidate countries, potential candidate countries and countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy initiative available to all Member States. |
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(10)

A financial contribution is required to make the interactive database of veterinary legislation (Vetlex) established by the Directorate-General for Enlargement for candidate countries, potential candidate countries and countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy initiative available to all Member States.

| (11) | Pursuant to Article 22 of Decision 2009/470/EC, the Union may undertake, or assist the Member States or international organisations in undertaking, the technical and scientific measures necessary for the development of Union veterinary legislation and for the development of veterinary education or training. |
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(11)

Pursuant to Article 22 of Decision 2009/470/EC, the Union may undertake, or assist the Member States or international organisations in undertaking, the technical and scientific measures necessary for the development of Union veterinary legislation and for the development of veterinary education or training.

| (12) | The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. The OIE will organise a global conference on veterinary legislation from 6 to 8 December 2010. The OIE has realised a first study on veterinary legislation, and intends to enlarge the discussion with all its members in the global conference. It is important that the EU approach to veterinary legislation be shared with all member countries of the OIE and that the EU actively supports this Conference in order to promote the Union's animal health policy at the occasion. |
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(12)

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is an intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. The OIE will organise a global conference on veterinary legislation from 6 to 8 December 2010. The OIE has realised a first study on veterinary legislation, and intends to enlarge the discussion with all its members in the global conference. It is important that the EU approach to veterinary legislation be shared with all member countries of the OIE and that the EU actively supports this Conference in order to promote the Union's animal health policy at the occasion.

| (13) | Under Article 168(1)(c) of the Implementing Rules, grants may be awarded without a call for proposals in the case of bodies with a de facto monopoly. As standard setting body under the WTO/SPS Agreement, and as the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide the OIE has a de facto monopoly in this sector hence a call for proposals is not required in order for the EU to contribute to the organisation of the global conference on veterinary legislation. |
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(13)

Under Article 168(1)(c) of the Implementing Rules, grants may be awarded without a call for proposals in the case of bodies with a de facto monopoly. As standard setting body under the WTO/SPS Agreement, and as the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide the OIE has a de facto monopoly in this sector hence a call for proposals is not required in order for the EU to contribute to the organisation of the global conference on veterinary legislation.

| (14) | Article 35(1) of Decision 2009/470/EC allows for Union financial assistance for the introduction of systems to identify animals and notify diseases. |
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(14)

Article 35(1) of Decision 2009/470/EC allows for Union financial assistance for the introduction of systems to identify animals and notify diseases.

| (15) | A Union financial contribution should be granted for the management of and for improving the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS), based on Commission Decision 2005/176/EC of 1 March 2005 laying down the codified form and the codes for the notification of animal diseases pursuant to Council Directive 82/894/EEC (7). |
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(15)

A Union financial contribution should be granted for the management of and for improving the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS), based on Commission Decision 2005/176/EC of 1 March 2005 laying down the codified form and the codes for the notification of animal diseases pursuant to Council Directive 82/894/EEC (7).

| (16) | The Commission has committed itself to improvement of EU preparedness against major threats to animal health including the strengthening of the Union's rapid response network in the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new Animal Health Strategy for the EU (2007-2013). |
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(16)

The Commission has committed itself to improvement of EU preparedness against major threats to animal health including the strengthening of the Union's rapid response network in the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new Animal Health Strategy for the EU (2007-2013).

| (17) | Article 36 of Decision 2009/470/EC provides for Union financial contribution for certain computerised systems used in intra Union trade and imports. |
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(17)

Article 36 of Decision 2009/470/EC provides for Union financial contribution for certain computerised systems used in intra Union trade and imports.

| (18) | It is necessary to continue to provide financial contributions for hosting, management and maintenance of the integrated computerised veterinary system Traces (Trade Control and Expert System) introduced by Commission Decision 2003/24/EC of 30 December 2002 concerning the development of an integrated computerised veterinary system (8). |
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(18)

It is necessary to continue to provide financial contributions for hosting, management and maintenance of the integrated computerised veterinary system Traces (Trade Control and Expert System) introduced by Commission Decision 2003/24/EC of 30 December 2002 concerning the development of an integrated computerised veterinary system (8).

| (19) | This financing decision may also cover the payment of interest due for late payment on the basis of Articles 83 of the Financial Regulation and 106(5) of the Implementing Rules. |
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(19)

This financing decision may also cover the payment of interest due for late payment on the basis of Articles 83 of the Financial Regulation and 106(5) of the Implementing Rules.

| (20) | For the application of this decision, it is appropriate to define the term ‘substantial change’ within the meaning of Article 90(4) of the Implementing Rules. |
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(20)

For the application of this decision, it is appropriate to define the term ‘substantial change’ within the meaning of Article 90(4) of the Implementing Rules.

| (21) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
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(21)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The annual work programme for the implementation of Articles 20, 23, 35(2) and 36(2) of Decision 2009/470/EC, as set out in Annex I and II, is hereby adopted.

The work programme constitutes a financing decision in the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

Article 2

The maximum contribution authorised by this Decision for the implementation of the Programme is set at EUR 4 935 000 to be financed from the following lines of the General Budget of the European Union for 2010:

| — | budget line 17 04 02 01: EUR 4 935 000 |
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budget line 17 04 02 01: EUR 4 935 000

These appropriations may also cover interest due for late payment.

Article 3

1.   The authorising officer may adopt any changes to this Decision which are not considered substantial within the meaning of Article 90(4) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, in accordance with the principles of sound financial management and of proportionality.

2.   Cumulated changes of the allocations to the actions covered by the work programme not exceeding 10 % of the maximum contribution provided for in Article 2 of this Decision shall not be considered to be substantial within the meaning of Article 90(4) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, provided that they do not significantly affect the nature and objective of the work programme.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 2010.

For the Commission

John DALLI

Member of the Commission

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(1)  OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30.

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(2)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

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(3)  OJ L 303, 18.11.2009, p. 1.

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(4)  OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1.

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(5)  OJ L 182, 12.7.2007, p. 19.

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(6)  COM(2006) 13 final.

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(7)  OJ L 59, 5.3.2005, p. 40.

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(8)  OJ L 8, 14.1.2003, p. 44.

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ANNEX I

Council Decision 2009/470/EC on expenditure in the veterinary field, and in particular Articles 20, 23, 35(2) and 36(2) thereof — Work Programme for 2010

1.1.   Introduction

This programme contains eight implementing measures for the year 2010. On the basis of the objectives given in the Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field, the distribution of budget and the main actions are the following:

| — | for grants (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.2):






  — | A Union financial contribution, for the organisation of the Global Conference on Veterinary Legislation, organised by the OIE from 6 to 8 December 2010, of EUR 200 000 constituting a Union co-financing of at maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs. |
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for grants (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.2):

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A Union financial contribution, for the organisation of the Global Conference on Veterinary Legislation, organised by the OIE from 6 to 8 December 2010, of EUR 200 000 constituting a Union co-financing of at maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs.

| — | for procurement (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.3):






  — | Use of framework contract for the development of tools to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles in the framework of the communication campaign for the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ up to a maximum of EUR 1 100 000. |
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for procurement (implemented in direct centralised management) (1.3):

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Use of framework contract for the development of tools to promote animal health issues and the Animal Health Strategy principles in the framework of the communication campaign for the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ up to a maximum of EUR 1 100 000.

| — | Implementation of a cross-subdelegation by DG Health and Consumers to DG Enlargement with a written agreement between the two DGs in accordance with Article 7 of the Internal Rules, on a contribution to enable access to the Vetlex database for administrators in Member States up to a maximum of EUR 75 000. |
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Implementation of a cross-subdelegation by DG Health and Consumers to DG Enlargement with a written agreement between the two DGs in accordance with Article 7 of the Internal Rules, on a contribution to enable access to the Vetlex database for administrators in Member States up to a maximum of EUR 75 000.

| — | Use of framework contract for a study to collect available information on the effects of cloning on the health and welfare of farm animals up to a maximum of EUR 50 000. |
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Use of framework contract for a study to collect available information on the effects of cloning on the health and welfare of farm animals up to a maximum of EUR 50 000.

| — | Use of framework contracts to host, maintain and develop the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) up to a maximum of EUR 2 210 000. |
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Use of framework contracts to host, maintain and develop the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) up to a maximum of EUR 2 210 000.

| — | Use of framework contract for studies, publications and the dissemination of information to support the strategy on animal welfare up to a maximum of EUR 600 000. |
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Use of framework contract for studies, publications and the dissemination of information to support the strategy on animal welfare up to a maximum of EUR 600 000.

| — | Use of framework contract for a study to evaluate the EU preparedness against major threats to animal health and the strengthening of the rapid response network of the Union on that area up to a maximum of EUR 200 000. |
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Use of framework contract for a study to evaluate the EU preparedness against major threats to animal health and the strengthening of the rapid response network of the Union on that area up to a maximum of EUR 200 000.

| — | Use of framework contract to update the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) with the necessary technical improvements up to a maximum of EUR 500 000. |
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Use of framework contract to update the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) with the necessary technical improvements up to a maximum of EUR 500 000.

1.2.   Grants

1.2.1.   Union financial contribution, for the financing of the Global Conference on Veterinary Legislation, organised by the OIE from 6-8 December 2010

Grants shall be covered by a written agreement.

LEGAL BASIS

Article 23 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

OBJECTIVES TO BE FULFILLED AND FORESEEN RESULTS

The OIE will organise a Global Conference on Veterinary Legislation from 6-8 December 2010.

Whereas the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has realised a first study on veterinary legislation, and intends to enlarge the discussion with all its Members in the Global Conference, it is important that the EU approach to veterinary legislation be shared with all member countries of the OIE and that the EU actively supports this Conference.

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE IMPLEMENTING MEASURE

A Union financial contribution, for the financing of the Global Conference on Veterinary Legislation.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised.

DIRECT AWARD: ART. 168.1.C

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT

EUR 200 000

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE RATE OF CO-FINANCING

At maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs related to the organisation of the Global Conference.

1.3.   Procurement

The global budgetary envelope reserved in 2010 for the procurement contracts amounts to EUR 4 735 000.

1.3.1.   Communication campaign to promote ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’

LEGAL BASIS

Article 20 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of four service contracts

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

To develop the communication campaign for the ‘World Veterinary Year 2011’ in order to promote the Union's Animal Health policy during that year including different communication actions and tools. See Annex II for details.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct Centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

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SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of at least four specific service contracts (during the second quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference XXX (reference number will be inserted before adoption).

1.3.2.   Availability of Vetlex to the administrations of all Member States

LEGAL BASIS

Article 20 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

Implemented by a cross-subdelegation by DG Health and Consumers to DG Enlargement with a written agreement between the two DGs in accordance with Article 7 of the Internal Rules

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

The Vetlex database is an existing interactive database of all veterinary legislation that is at the moment accessible to Candidate Countries, potential Candidate Countries and countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy initiative. It is kept up to date within 24 hours of new legislation being published and contains the consolidated versions of the concerned legislation. It is managed by an outside company via a contract that they have with DG Enlargement.

The funds to pay for this come for the moment from the budget of DG Enlargement and therefore access to the Vetlex database can not be made available to Member States.

The contribution foreseen will enable Vetlex to be made more widely available to administrators in Member States.

IMPLEMENTATION

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INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Following adoption of this Decision

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 75 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Written agreement between DG SANCO and DG ELARG

1.3.3.   A study on the effects of cloning on the health and welfare of farm animals

LEGAL BASIS

Article 23 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

One service contract (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

Data will be gathered on the adverse effects of this technology in cloned animals and their surrogate mothers. A comparison with other technologies will be made as well as an analysis on the potential for improvement of the technique.

The impact of cloning on biodiversity, breeding programs and biosecurity will also be subject of the study.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

First half of 2010

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 50 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of one specific service contract (during the second quarter of 2010) under framework contract reference XXX (reference number will be inserted before adoption).

1.3.4.   The hosting, management, maintenance and further development of the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System)

LEGAL BASIS

Article 36(2) of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

Several service contracts (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

| — | EUR 1 935 000 for the hosting, management and maintenance of the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System), logistical support to assist TRACES users, contribution to central services, communication, website, security and the purchase (maintenance and support) of software licences. |
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EUR 1 935 000 for the hosting, management and maintenance of the integrated computerised veterinary system TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System), logistical support to assist TRACES users, contribution to central services, communication, website, security and the purchase (maintenance and support) of software licences.

| — | EUR 150 000 to develop and implement an informatic platform for the exchange of information between national bovine databases, combined with the certification via TRACES. |
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EUR 150 000 to develop and implement an informatic platform for the exchange of information between national bovine databases, combined with the certification via TRACES.

| — | EUR 125 000 for a study to analyse the technical requirements for the implementation of electronic certification within TRACES and to analyse the existing solution regarding electronic signatures in the Member States. |
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EUR 125 000 for a study to analyse the technical requirements for the implementation of electronic certification within TRACES and to analyse the existing solution regarding electronic signatures in the Member States.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

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INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 2 210 000 (part of EUR 140 M ESP DESIS I & II (IT development services by DIGIT))

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of several specific service contracts (during the third quarter of 2010) under framework contract references DIGIT 05650, 05710, 05711, 05716, 06210, 06350.

Conclusion of a call for expression of interest under code 4-12 published under the reference 2005/S 208-204587 (during the third quarter of 2010)

1.3.5.   Studies, publications and the dissemination of information to support the strategy on animal welfare

LEGAL BASIS

Article 20 of Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of seven service contracts (use of existing framework contracts).

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

| — | A study on the impacts of the possible measures for an EU strategy on animal welfare. |
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A study on the impacts of the possible measures for an EU strategy on animal welfare.

| — | A study to evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of phasing out certain methods of stunning poultry such as the electrical multiple waterbath stunning. |
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A study to evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of phasing out certain methods of stunning poultry such as the electrical multiple waterbath stunning.

| — | A report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the welfare of animals, taking into account the implementation of the requirements on navigation systems, as well as the socio-economic implications, including regional aspects. |
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A report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the welfare of animals, taking into account the implementation of the requirements on navigation systems, as well as the socio-economic implications, including regional aspects.

| — | Organisation of an International Conference on animal welfare education, with the aim to further inform citizens about animal welfare and to raise awareness on the importance of educating people about how animals should be treated. |
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Organisation of an International Conference on animal welfare education, with the aim to further inform citizens about animal welfare and to raise awareness on the importance of educating people about how animals should be treated.

| — | A study to evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of possible measures to minimise welfare problems in commercial broilers related to genetic selection as well as to minimise welfare problems emanating from the way grand-parents and parent stocks are raised and kept. |
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A study to evaluate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of possible measures to minimise welfare problems in commercial broilers related to genetic selection as well as to minimise welfare problems emanating from the way grand-parents and parent stocks are raised and kept.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

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INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 600 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of a maximum of seven specific service contracts (during the first half of 2010) under framework contract evaluation, impact assessment and related services, lot 3, Food Chain, contract number No SANCO/2008/01/055. Except in the case of the organisation of the International Conference on animal welfare education where specific service contracts or service level agreements will be concluded.

1.3.6.   Evaluation of the EU rapid response network, crisis management and communication capacity regarding certain transmissible animal diseases

LEGAL BASIS

Article 23 of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

One service contract (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

A study on the evaluation of the EU rapid response network, crisis management and communication capacity regarding certain transmissible animal diseases

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

First half of 2010

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 200 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

DG SANCO Evaluation Framework Contract 2009-2013 Lot 3 (Food Chain), contract number is SANCO/2008/01/055

1.3.7.   Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS)

LEGAL BASIS

Article 35(2) of Council Decision 2009/470/EC

BUDGETARY LINE

17 04 02 01

INDICATIVE NUMBER AND TYPE OF CONTRACTS ENVISAGED

A maximum of three service contracts (use of existing framework contracts)

SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACTS ENVISAGED (IF POSSIBLE)

The objective of this procurement contract is:

| — | EUR 150 000 for ongoing work on the ADNS system. |
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EUR 150 000 for ongoing work on the ADNS system.

| — | EUR 150 000 to prepare ADNS for the use of webservices for incoming and outgoing messages and to make ADNS compatible with the OIE notification system. |
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EUR 150 000 to prepare ADNS for the use of webservices for incoming and outgoing messages and to make ADNS compatible with the OIE notification system.

| — | EUR 50 000 for mapping: add web-mapper to ADNS and put web-mapper on SANCO internet pages. |
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EUR 50 000 for mapping: add web-mapper to ADNS and put web-mapper on SANCO internet pages.

| — | EUR 50 000 for mapping: improve output via ArcMAP. |
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EUR 50 000 for mapping: improve output via ArcMAP.

| — | EUR 100 000 for licenses and support. |
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EUR 100 000 for licenses and support.

IMPLEMENTATION

Direct centralised

INDICATIVE TIMEFRAME FOR LAUNCHING THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Already executed by DIGIT

INDICATIVE AMOUNT OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS

EUR 500 000

SPECIFIC CONTRACT

Conclusion of a maximum of three specific service contracts (during 2010) under framework contract reference DI 5710-5750

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ANNEX II

Programming document detailing joint communication actions as referred to in the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) concerning common Communication actions for 2011
   (1)

1.   Production of video clips

Six (6) video clips on animal health issues relating to for example, the day-to-day work of veterinarians with large animals on farms, trade in live animals and animal products, food safety, animal welfare, the control of zoonoses, crisis management, and food security will be produced by a contractor identified by the Commission.

The Commission will finance the production and the dissemination of the video clips through targeted websites such as EU Tube, and also possibly through TV channels in the EU Member States.

In return, the OIE will ensure the free supply of a large duration of relevant raw footage to be used by the contractor nominated by the Commission, exclusively for the production of the six video clips. The OIE may eventually disseminate the video clips in any other OIE Member Countries through OIE channels.

It is agreed that each editing phase of the spots will be supervised by both partners.

The Commission will own the copyright of the final versions of the video clips, but will seek approval from the OIE concerning the further duplication, modification and reuse modalities of parts or the total of the material produced by the contractor.

The OIE will be authorised by the Commission to use the video clips freely, but will have to provide information concerning the dissemination of the video clips to the Commission.

2.   EU Veterinary Week 2011 and design of banners

A visual identity for the EU Veterinary Week 2011, which will incorporate elements of the World Veterinary Year Campaign 2011 (Vet2011) is to be developed for use on a number of related communication tools.

It is agreed that this visual identity will integrate or adapt elements of the current design of the existing Vet2011 design. Any substantial modification to the existing logo Vet2011 should be submitted for approval both to the Director-General of the OIE, Dr Bernard Vallat, and to the President of the Vet2011 Animation and Coordination Committee, Prof. Jean-François Chary.

In the framework of Vet2011, the Commission intends to use the visual identity developed to create banners, including both the EU and the OIE logos. One of these banners is to be displayed on the Berlaymont building during the week 17 to 24 January 2011. In addition, the same banner in a smaller format will be developed and produced by the Commission for display at OIE Headquarters, thus marking the beginning of the World Veterinary Year. The OIE will ensure that the smaller banner is hung and dismounted at the chosen location. Except for the Berlaymont site, the Commission will not cover the costs linked to their hanging and dismounting. The display of these banners at several locations will increase the visibility of the work of the Commission and of the OIE.

3.   Web-based photographic competition

In the framework of the World Veterinary Year Campaign 2011, the development of a web-based photographic competition is planned. This website should allow the general public from the EU and worldwide to take part in a photographic competition by uploading their photos on the server as well as their contact details. It is envisaged that the photographic competition will include different categories, both concerning the participants and the themes for the photographs. The design of the website should take this into account and should incorporate the visual identity produced for the campaign and the logos of the EU and the OIE.

The project will be financed by the Commission and it is planned that the shortlisted photographs will be announced during the EU Veterinary Week 2011 planned for 16 to 22 May 2011. In return, the OIE will promote the competition and ensure it plays an active role in the selection of the winning photographs and their publication on external stands, in particular at the location of the 79th General Session in Paris as well as at the OIE Headquarters in Paris.

4.   Stands at Grüne Woche (Berlin)/Salon de l’Agriculture (Paris)

The Commission and the OIE agree that Vet2011 should be celebrated as a momentum at the two biggest European animals and food trade fairs in Germany and France respectively in January and February 2011.

It is agreed that the Commission will finance the production of the stand's structures and relevant printed communication material, as well as giveaways. In return, the OIE agrees to negotiate with the relevant authorities the free rental of the stands/locations at the fairs. It is agreed that representatives from both the Commission and the OIE will be present on the joint stand during the fairs.

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(1)  C(2010) 3526.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 20 July 2010

setting up a Financial Services User Group

2010/C 199/02

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | One of the main objectives of the Union is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, of which financial services are an essential part. |
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(1)

One of the main objectives of the Union is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, of which financial services are an essential part.

| (2) | In accordance with the better regulation principles, the Commission attaches great importance to ensuring proportionate user representation at all stages of the development of its policy on financial services. For this purpose, the Commission needs to call upon the expertise of specialists in an advisory body. |
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(2)

In accordance with the better regulation principles, the Commission attaches great importance to ensuring proportionate user representation at all stages of the development of its policy on financial services. For this purpose, the Commission needs to call upon the expertise of specialists in an advisory body.

| (3) | The Commission Communication of 4 March 2009‘Driving European recovery’ (1) stated that the Commission will ensure that the voice of European investors is much more strongly heard on all financial issues. |
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(3)

The Commission Communication of 4 March 2009‘Driving European recovery’ (1) stated that the Commission will ensure that the voice of European investors is much more strongly heard on all financial issues.

| (4) | In 2004 the Commission services established a forum of financial services users (FIN-USE) in order to secure expert input from the user perspective into the European Commission’s financial services policymaking so that a more active and informed involvement of users could be achieved. The second three-year term of this group will come to an end in June 2010. |
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(4)

In 2004 the Commission services established a forum of financial services users (FIN-USE) in order to secure expert input from the user perspective into the European Commission’s financial services policymaking so that a more active and informed involvement of users could be achieved. The second three-year term of this group will come to an end in June 2010.

| (5) | In 2006 the Commission services established the Financial Services Consumer Group (FSCG) as a sub-group of the existing European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG) with the aim of bringing together representatives of consumer organisations from each of the Member States in order to discuss financial services policies and proposals of particular relevance to consumers. Its initial three-year term came to an end in November 2009. |
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(5)

In 2006 the Commission services established the Financial Services Consumer Group (FSCG) as a sub-group of the existing European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG) with the aim of bringing together representatives of consumer organisations from each of the Member States in order to discuss financial services policies and proposals of particular relevance to consumers. Its initial three-year term came to an end in November 2009.

| (6) | FIN-USE has played an important role in conveying the perspective of users of financial services by providing quality advice to the Commission. FIN-USE members have also engaged in dialogues with a number of stakeholders, contributing usefully to disseminating the views of users of financial services and thereby improving the overall quality of the decision-making process. |
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(6)

FIN-USE has played an important role in conveying the perspective of users of financial services by providing quality advice to the Commission. FIN-USE members have also engaged in dialogues with a number of stakeholders, contributing usefully to disseminating the views of users of financial services and thereby improving the overall quality of the decision-making process.

| (7) | The FSCG has been a useful channel of communication with national and European consumer associations and has drawn attention to specific problems of concern to consumers. |
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(7)

The FSCG has been a useful channel of communication with national and European consumer associations and has drawn attention to specific problems of concern to consumers.

| (8) | There is a need to further coordinate the input of financial services users and to increase the capacity of consumers and retail investors, that is natural persons investing outside their trade, business or profession, to contribute to its initiatives in this area. This decision has been taken in the light of the experience acquired by the Commission as regards the operation of FIN-USE and the FSCG; the external evaluations of the workings of both bodies, and the relevance of EU financial services policies to the lives of citizens. |
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(8)

There is a need to further coordinate the input of financial services users and to increase the capacity of consumers and retail investors, that is natural persons investing outside their trade, business or profession, to contribute to its initiatives in this area. This decision has been taken in the light of the experience acquired by the Commission as regards the operation of FIN-USE and the FSCG; the external evaluations of the workings of both bodies, and the relevance of EU financial services policies to the lives of citizens.

| (9) | It is therefore necessary to set up a group of financial services users and to define its tasks, composition and structure in a formal legal act. |
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(9)

It is therefore necessary to set up a group of financial services users and to define its tasks, composition and structure in a formal legal act.

| (10) | The group should be composed of financial services experts such as individuals appointed to represent the interests of consumers, retail investors or micro-enterprises, but also individual experts having particular expertise in users’ needs and priorities in the field of financial services, for example lawyers representing consumers, employee or worker representatives or academics. The group should represent an adequate geographical coverage within the Union. |
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(10)

The group should be composed of financial services experts such as individuals appointed to represent the interests of consumers, retail investors or micro-enterprises, but also individual experts having particular expertise in users’ needs and priorities in the field of financial services, for example lawyers representing consumers, employee or worker representatives or academics. The group should represent an adequate geographical coverage within the Union.

| (11) | The group should assist the Commission in the preparation and monitoring of financial services policies having a potential impact on users of financial services. The group should secure high quality expert input to the Commission’s financial services initiatives from representatives of financial services users and from individual financial services experts. |
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(11)

The group should assist the Commission in the preparation and monitoring of financial services policies having a potential impact on users of financial services. The group should secure high quality expert input to the Commission’s financial services initiatives from representatives of financial services users and from individual financial services experts.

| (12) | With a view to achieving the aims of further coordinating the input of financial services users and increasing the capacity of consumers, retail investors and micro-enterprises to contribute to its financial services initiatives, it is appropriate to provide adequate financial support to the group, in the form of annual fees for its members, reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses, and a designated budget for research. |
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(12)

With a view to achieving the aims of further coordinating the input of financial services users and increasing the capacity of consumers, retail investors and micro-enterprises to contribute to its financial services initiatives, it is appropriate to provide adequate financial support to the group, in the form of annual fees for its members, reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses, and a designated budget for research.

| (13) | Having regard to the need to attract the best expertise in the very complex field of financial services among stakeholders who are not financial sector professionals, and having regard to the remuneration of members of comparable bodies at national level and the annual fees of FIN-USE and their periodic revision, the members of the group should receive an annual fee to ensure that they are adequately resourced to provide the required substantial input to the Commission, consisting of a workload of approximately 35 days, in addition to their participation in the meetings of the group. |
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(13)

Having regard to the need to attract the best expertise in the very complex field of financial services among stakeholders who are not financial sector professionals, and having regard to the remuneration of members of comparable bodies at national level and the annual fees of FIN-USE and their periodic revision, the members of the group should receive an annual fee to ensure that they are adequately resourced to provide the required substantial input to the Commission, consisting of a workload of approximately 35 days, in addition to their participation in the meetings of the group.

| (14) | Considering that external research might be necessary to enable members to fulfil the tasks of the group, the Commission may grant, upon request from the group, a research budget for that purpose if it considers such request justified. |
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(14)

Considering that external research might be necessary to enable members to fulfil the tasks of the group, the Commission may grant, upon request from the group, a research budget for that purpose if it considers such request justified.

| (15) | Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be laid down, without prejudice to the rules on security annexed to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure by Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (2). |
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(15)

Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be laid down, without prejudice to the rules on security annexed to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure by Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (2).

| (16) | Personal data relating to members of the group should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3), |
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(16)

Personal data relating to members of the group should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Financial Services User Group

A Financial Services User Group, hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’, is hereby set up.

Article 2

Tasks

1.   The group’s tasks shall be:

| (a) | to advise the Commission in the context of the preparation of legislative acts or other policy initiatives affecting users of financial services, including consumers, retail investors and micro-enterprises; |
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(a)

to advise the Commission in the context of the preparation of legislative acts or other policy initiatives affecting users of financial services, including consumers, retail investors and micro-enterprises;

| (b) | to provide insight, opinion and advice concerning the practical implementation of such policies; |
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(b)

to provide insight, opinion and advice concerning the practical implementation of such policies;

| (c) | to proactively seek to identify key financial services issues which affect users of financial services; |
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(c)

to proactively seek to identify key financial services issues which affect users of financial services;

| (d) | where appropriate, and in agreement with the Commission, to liaise with and provide information to financial services user representatives and representative bodies at the European Union and national level, as well as to other consultative groups administered by the Commission, such as the European Consumer Consultative Group, the Payment Systems Market Expert Group, the European Securities Markets Expert Group and the Expert Group on Financial Education. |
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(d)

where appropriate, and in agreement with the Commission, to liaise with and provide information to financial services user representatives and representative bodies at the European Union and national level, as well as to other consultative groups administered by the Commission, such as the European Consumer Consultative Group, the Payment Systems Market Expert Group, the European Securities Markets Expert Group and the Expert Group on Financial Education.

2.   The issues on which the group’s opinion may be sought will encompass the full range of financial services policy areas including, but not limited to, retail banking, consumer and mortgage credit, payment means and systems, life and non-life insurance, pensions, retail investment products, securities markets and financial supervision.

Article 3

Membership — Appointment

1.   The group shall be composed of 20 members, of which at least 11 shall represent the interests of consumers and retail investors as specified in paragraph 2(a) and (b) of this Article.

2.   The Commission shall appoint the members of the group following a call for expressions of interest. Members shall be:

| (a) | individuals appointed to represent the interests of consumers; or |
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(a)

individuals appointed to represent the interests of consumers; or

| (b) | individuals appointed to represent the interests of retail investors; or |
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(b)

individuals appointed to represent the interests of retail investors; or

| (c) | individuals appointed to represent the interests of micro-enterprises, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (4), but excluding enterprises whose main business activity is the provision of financial services; or |
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(c)

individuals appointed to represent the interests of micro-enterprises, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (4), but excluding enterprises whose main business activity is the provision of financial services; or

| (d) | individual experts with expertise in financial services from the perspective of the financial services user, excluding individuals currently employed by or acting on behalf of the financial services industry. |
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(d)

individual experts with expertise in financial services from the perspective of the financial services user, excluding individuals currently employed by or acting on behalf of the financial services industry.

3.   Members selected on the basis of paragraph 2(d) of this Article shall be appointed in a personal capacity.

4.   The term of office of the members of the group shall be three years. The term may be renewed twice.

5.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article or Article 339 of the Treaty may be removed or replaced for the remainder of their term of office.

6.   Members appointed in a personal capacity shall each year sign an undertaking to act in the public interest and a declaration indicating the absence or existence of any interest which may undermine their objectivity.

7.   The names of the members shall be published in the Register of Expert Groups of the Commission and on the relevant Commission websites.

8.   The names of members shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

Article 4

Operation

1.   The group shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from amongst the members by a simple majority. Both chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be renewed each year. They can both be reappointed.

2.   In agreement with the Commission, subgroups may be set up to examine specific issues under the terms of reference of the group. Such subgroups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.

3.   In agreement with the Commission, the group may invite experts with specific knowledge to participate in the work of the group and of the subgroups.

4.   Members of the group and their representatives, as well as invited experts shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the Treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission’s rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom. Should they fail to respect these obligations, the Commission may take all appropriate measures.

5.   The group shall meet approximately eight times a year, normally on Commission premises in Brussels, in the form and according to the timetable determined by the Commission. Upon request of the members, one meeting per year may be held in another Member State.

6.   The Commission shall provide secretarial services for the group. Commission officials may attend meetings of the group and its subgroups.

7.   The group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure for expert groups.

8.   The Commission may publish on the Internet, in the original language of the document, any written output of the group.

Article 5

Remuneration and expenses

1.   The members of the group shall be remunerated with an annual fee of EUR 10 000 for their services. The level of the fee will be reviewed after three years.

2.   Expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the responsible Commission services.

3.   The Commission shall reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members in connection with the group’s activities in accordance with the provisions in force at the Commission. Where possible, Commission services may reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses of experts invited on an ad hoc basis, provided that the prior approval of the Commission services has been obtained, and in line with the Commission’s rules on the compensation of external experts.

4.   Where appropriate, the group may ask for external research to be carried out to enable it to fulfil its tasks. If the Commission considers such request(s) justified, it may decide to make available for this purpose a portion of its annual research budget up to a maximum of EUR 150 000. This budget shall be managed by the Commission in full compliance with its relevant rules and procedures.

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2010.

For the Commission

Michel BARNIER

Member of the Commission

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(1)  COM(2009) 114 final.

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(2)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.

2

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

3

(4)  OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 July 2010

2010/C 199/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2844 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 111,50 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4520 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84745 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,5007 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,3537 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1290 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,350 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 290,57 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7089 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1354 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2770 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9802 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4718 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3583 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9873 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8122 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7680 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 550,03 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,8220 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,7058 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2365 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 666,48 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,1261 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,657 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 39,2795 |
| THB | Thai baht | 41,489 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,3122 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,6346 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 60,8130 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2844

JPY

Japanese yen

111,50

DKK

Danish krone

7,4520

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84745

SEK

Swedish krona

9,5007

CHF

Swiss franc

1,3537

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1290

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,350

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

290,57

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7089

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1354

RON

Romanian leu

4,2770

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9802

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4718

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3583

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9873

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8122

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7680

KRW

South Korean won

1 550,03

ZAR

South African rand

9,8220

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,7058

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2365

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 666,48

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,1261

PHP

Philippine peso

59,657

RUB

Russian rouble

39,2795

THB

Thai baht

41,489

BRL

Brazilian real

2,3122

MXN

Mexican peso

16,6346

INR

Indian rupee

60,8130

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

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

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MEDIA Mundus — Call for proposals 2011

2010/C 199/04

1.   Objectives

This notice of call for proposals is based on Decision No 1041/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing an audiovisual cooperation programme with professionals from third countries (MEDIA Mundus 2011–13) (1).

The aims of the programme are to increase the competitiveness of the European audiovisual industry, to enable Europe to play its cultural and political role in the world more effectively and to increase consumer choice and cultural diversity. The programme will seek to improve access to third-country markets and to build trust and long-term working relationships.

The MEDIA Mundus programme supports cooperation projects between European professionals and professionals from third countries, to the mutual benefit of the European audiovisual sector and that of third countries.

2.   Eligible actions

The actions outlined are:

—   Action 1 — Support for training: this action aims at strengthening the skills of European and third-country professionals:

Option 1 supports the inclusion of students/professionals and teachers from non-EU countries in initial or continuous training schemes supported by the MEDIA 2007 programme (2),

Option 2 supports the creation of a continuous training scheme specific to MEDIA Mundus.

—   Action 2 — Support for market access: this action supports projects to promote access to international markets for audiovisual works. These projects concern the development and/or pre-production phases (for example international co-production markets) and activities downstream (events facilitating international sales of the works).

—   Action 3 — Support for distribution and circulation: this action aims at encouraging distribution, promotion, screening and diffusion of European works in third-country markets and of audiovisual works from third countries in Europe under optimum conditions.

—   Action 4 — Cross-over activities: this action aims at supporting projects of a cross-cutting nature, i.e. touching upon several priorities of this programme, e.g. trainings with subsequent pitching events at co-production meetings.

This call covers projects starting between 1 February 2011 and 31 December 2011 and projects must be completed by 31 March 2012 at the latest. Preparatory costs for the projects are eligible at the earliest as of 1 January 2011.

3.   Eligible candidates

Projects to be funded under MEDIA Mundus must:

| — | Be proposed and implemented jointly by European and third-country professionals in order to qualify for funding under the programme. |
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—

Be proposed and implemented jointly by European and third-country professionals in order to qualify for funding under the programme.

| — | Seek to promote international networking. To this end, except for projects submitted under Action 1 — Option 1, each project must be driven and implemented by a group meeting three criteria:






  1. | The group shall have a minimum of three partners (including the coordinator). However, projects with only two partners may be admitted where the necessary networking is guaranteed. The networking is guaranteed if the coordinator of the project is a European network of audiovisual professionals/companies covering more than 10 European Member States. |
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—

Seek to promote international networking. To this end, except for projects submitted under Action 1 — Option 1, each project must be driven and implemented by a group meeting three criteria:

1.

The group shall have a minimum of three partners (including the coordinator). However, projects with only two partners may be admitted where the necessary networking is guaranteed. The networking is guaranteed if the coordinator of the project is a European network of audiovisual professionals/companies covering more than 10 European Member States.

| 2. | The coordinator of the group must have its registered office in a Member State of the European Union or of Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway (3). |
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2.

The coordinator of the group must have its registered office in a Member State of the European Union or of Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway (3).

| 3. | The group must include at least one co-beneficiary linked to the audiovisual sector which has its registered office in a non-EU country (other than Croatia and Switzerland (4)). |
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3.

The group must include at least one co-beneficiary linked to the audiovisual sector which has its registered office in a non-EU country (other than Croatia and Switzerland (4)).

The specific conditions are set out in the work programme MEDIA Mundus 2011.

4.   Award criteria

Points will be allocated to eligible applications out of a total of 100 on the basis of the following weighting:

| — | quality of the content of the activity (maximum: 25 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %), |
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quality of the content of the activity (maximum: 25 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %),

| — | project management (maximum: 25 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %), |
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project management (maximum: 25 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %),

| — | international and European dimension and added value (maximum: 30 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %), |
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international and European dimension and added value (maximum: 30 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %),

| — | impact (maximum: 20 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %). |
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impact (maximum: 20 points, minimum threshold to be attained: 50 %).

5.   Budget for projects

The amount available under this call for proposals is EUR 4 939 835. The financial support from the Commission cannot exceed 50 %, 60 % or 70 % of the total eligible costs, depending on the nature of the activity.

The financial contribution will be awarded in the form of a grant.

6.   Deadline for submission

Applications must be sent at the latest by 15 October 2010 to:

| Ms Aviva Silver |
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| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Education and Culture |
| Directorate D — Culture and Media |
| Unit D3 — MEDIA programme and media literacy |
| Office MADO 18/68 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Ms Aviva Silver

European Commission

Directorate-General for Education and Culture

Directorate D — Culture and Media

Unit D3 — MEDIA programme and media literacy

Office MADO 18/68

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

7.   Complete information

The work programme guidelines and application forms are available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/media

Applications must comply with all terms of the guidelines, be submitted on the forms provided and containing all the information and Annexes specified in the full text of the call

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(1)  OJ L 288, 4.11.2009, p. 10.

(2)  Further information in the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/media. The MEDIA 2007 programme was established by Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007).

(3)  Participation of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway still needs to be confirmed.

(4)  At this stage the participation of Croatia and Switzerland is still pending. In this case, the coordinator (point 2) could also have its registered office in Croatia or Switzerland.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 21.7.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 199/19 |
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21.7.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 199/19

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5752 — Fortress Investment Group/Residential Capital Residential mortgage business)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 199/05

| 1. | On 12 July 2010, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Fortress Investment Group LLC (United States) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of parts of the undertaking Residential Capital LLC (the remaining European residential mortgage platforms of Residential Capital LLC in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK and portfolios of residential mortgage assets) wholly owned by GMAC Financial Services (United States) by way of purchase of assets. |
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On 12 July 2010, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Fortress Investment Group LLC (United States) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of parts of the undertaking Residential Capital LLC (the remaining European residential mortgage platforms of Residential Capital LLC in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK and portfolios of residential mortgage assets) wholly owned by GMAC Financial Services (United States) by way of purchase of assets.

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






  — | for Fortress Investment Group LLC: to raise, invest and manage private equity funds, credit funds and liquid hedge funds, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Fortress Investment Group LLC: to raise, invest and manage private equity funds, credit funds and liquid hedge funds,

| — | for Residential Capital LLC: mortgage origination from individual consumers; raising finance on the secondary market through securitizations and whole loan sales of mortgages to institutional investors; servicing of its mortgages including those sold/securitized on the secondary market. |
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for Residential Capital LLC: mortgage origination from individual consumers; raising finance on the secondary market through securitizations and whole loan sales of mortgages to institutional investors; servicing of its mortgages including those sold/securitized on the secondary market.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (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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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5752 — Fortress Investment Group/Residential Capital Residential mortgage business, to the following address:





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

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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5752 — Fortress Investment Group/Residential Capital Residential mortgage business, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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