# Official Journal C 88/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5021 April 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 88

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5021 April 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 088/01 | Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 1 |
| 2007/C 088/02 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 7 |
| 2007/C 088/03 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 10 |
| 2007/C 088/04 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 088/01

Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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2007/C 088/02

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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2007/C 088/03

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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2007/C 088/04

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | European Parliament |
| 2007/C 088/05 | Decision | 17 |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 088/06 | Euro exchange rates | 18 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 088/07 | Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of Centro Asegurador, Compañía de seguros y reaseguros, S.A.— Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings. | 19 |
| 2007/C 088/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
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| 2007/C 088/09 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

European Parliament

2007/C 088/05

Decision

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Commission

2007/C 088/06

Euro exchange rates

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 088/07

Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of Centro Asegurador, Compañía de seguros y reaseguros, S.A.— Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings.

— Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings.

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2007/C 088/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
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2007/C 088/09

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 088/10 | Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway | 26 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 088/11 | Notice inviting applications for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in one or more of blocks/part-blocks D9, D18b, E10, E14, E15b, E17c and E18b of the Dutch continental shelf | 30 |
| 2007/C 088/12 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4651 — Cinven/Camaïeu) (
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V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2007/C 088/10

Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 088/11

Notice inviting applications for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in one or more of blocks/part-blocks D9, D18b, E10, E14, E15b, E17c and E18b of the Dutch continental shelf

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2007/C 088/12

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4651 — Cinven/Camaïeu) (
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/1 |
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21.4.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/1

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Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2007/C 88/01)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘LENTEJA PARDINA DE TIERRA DE CAMPOS’

EC No: ES/PGI/005/0313/21.08.2003

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Subdirección General de Calidad y Promoción Agroalimentaria — Dirección General de Industria Agroalimentaria y Alimentación — Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación — Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España |
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| Address: | Paseo Infanta Isabel, no 1 |
| E-28071 Madrid |

Name:

Subdirección General de Calidad y Promoción Agroalimentaria — Dirección General de Industria Agroalimentaria y Alimentación — Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación — Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación de España

Address:

Paseo Infanta Isabel, no 1

E-28071 Madrid

Telephone:

(34) 913 47 53 94

Fax:

(34) 913 47 54 10

E-mail:

sgcaproagro@mapya.es

2.   group:

| Name: | Asociación para la Promoción de la Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos |
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| Address: | Carretera de Castrobol s/n |
| E-47680 Mayorga (Valladolid) |

Name:

Asociación para la Promoción de la Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos

Address:

Carretera de Castrobol s/n

E-47680 Mayorga (Valladolid)

Telephone:

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Fax:

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E-mail:

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Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

2.   Type of product:

Class 1.6: Natural Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

3.   Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name: ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos’

4.2.   Description: The protected product is the seeds of the species Lens culinaris ssp. Culinaris, microsperma variety, Europeae group, intended for human consumption. The commercial variety is called pardina.

The plant material is derived from local ecotypes that have adapted to the growing conditions in the area over a period of many years and as well as from commercial varieties obtained from these ecotypes.

The plant material used is hardy, resistant to most pests and diseases, well adapted to dry climates and gives moderate yields.

Physical and morphological properties: The colour of the seeds' outer surface is brown or grey-brown with black flecks that may sometimes be speckles covering the whole surface. The cotyledons are yellow. The minimum diameter of any given seed in its narrowest axis is 3,5 mm. No more than 4 % of the lentils may have a smaller diameter.

Chemical properties: The minimum fat content of the dried lentils is 0,9 %. The maximum raffinose content is 0,3 g/100 g..

Organoleptic properties: smooth skin, softish skin and albumen; albumen somewhat buttery and only slightly grainy/floury; low astringency.

4.3.   Geographical area: Broadly speaking, the product is grown in an area of 9 175 km2 which covers the following districts:

in the province of León: the districts of Esla-Campos and Sahagún

in the province of Palencia: the districts of Campos and Saldaña-Valdavia

in the province of Valladolid: the districts of Centro and Tierra de Campos

in the province of Zamora: the district of Campos-Pan

within the following limits:

in the North and West:

| — | the northern limits of the agricultural districts of Esla-Campos, Sahagún (both in Leon) and Saldaña-Valdavia (Palencia), between the rivers Carrión and Esla. |
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the northern limits of the agricultural districts of Esla-Campos, Sahagún (both in Leon) and Saldaña-Valdavia (Palencia), between the rivers Carrión and Esla.

| — | the river Esla, from where it enters the Leon district of Esla-Campos until it joins the river Cea. |
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the river Esla, from where it enters the Leon district of Esla-Campos until it joins the river Cea.

| — | from this point, the edge of the area runs roughly perpendicular to the Valderaduey river until it meets the river. This border coincides with the outer limits of the Zamora municipalities of Fuentes de Ropel, Villalobos, Prado, Quintanilla del Olmo and Villamayor de Campos. |
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from this point, the edge of the area runs roughly perpendicular to the Valderaduey river until it meets the river. This border coincides with the outer limits of the Zamora municipalities of Fuentes de Ropel, Villalobos, Prado, Quintanilla del Olmo and Villamayor de Campos.

| — | the river Valderaduey, from the point at which it leaves Villamayor de Campos until it joins the Duero, very close to Zamora. |
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the river Valderaduey, from the point at which it leaves Villamayor de Campos until it joins the Duero, very close to Zamora.

in the East and South:

| — | the river Carrión, from the point at which it enters the Palencia district of Saldaña-Valdavia until the point at which it joins the Pisuerga. |
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the river Carrión, from the point at which it enters the Palencia district of Saldaña-Valdavia until the point at which it joins the Pisuerga.

| — | the river Pisuerga, from where it joins the Carrión until the point where it joins the Duero. |
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the river Pisuerga, from where it joins the Carrión until the point where it joins the Duero.

| — | the river Duero, between the points where it is joined by the Pisuerga and the Valderaduey. |
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the river Duero, between the points where it is joined by the Pisuerga and the Valderaduey.

4.4.   Proof of origin: The proof that the product originated in this area is provided by the inspection and certification procedures carried out by the Regulatory Council through the Certification Committee, the body responsible for these activities under standard UNE-EN 45011.

Factors to take into account:

The lentils in question may come only from registered plots, located in the production area and where the production method described in point 4.5 has been used.

The preliminary storage of these lentils is permitted only in producers' warehouses which meet the requirements set out in point 4.5 and are registered with the Regulatory Council.

The lentils are to be prepared and packaged in registered packaging plants as specified in point 4.5.

All consignments of lentils transported between registered operators are accompanied by a special transport document (volante de circulación) issued in advance by the Regulatory Council.

The Regulatory Council carries out periodic monitoring and evaluations consisting of inspections of plots, warehouses, means of transport and packing plants, checks on documentation and sampling and testing the product.

Only lentils that have been passed by all these controls are to be packaged and placed on the market with a guarantee of origin endorsed by the Regulatory Council's label.

The number of labels delivered by the Regulatory Council to the registered packaging plants depends on the quantity of processed product that meets the requisite conditions and the capacity of the packages in which the lentils are going to be sold.

4.5.   Method of production: The lentil is grown on plots with the following soil properties:

The lentils are grown in rotation. Irrigation is permitted when necessary to ensure that the plants bud and when the Regulatory Council recognises that there is a lack of water.

The soil is worked to keep it free of weeds, very flat and with an adequate structure to permit healthy germination and allow direct sowing.

Phosphorous and potassium-based deep fertiliser is applied when the soil does not contain the minimum required levels of these nutrients. Organic fertiliser is used as little in advance as possible in the year prior to sowing.

The sowing period runs from 15 October to 15 April at a rate of between 75 and 120 kg of seed per hectare.

Authorised plant-health products may be used.

The plants are to be harvested when they reach physiological maturity and the seed has less than 13 % moisture content.

When the harvest contains more than 6 % impurities or more than 14 % moisture, it is cleaned immediately after being harvested and before being stored.

During storage the crop is to be treated for weevils in the 10 first days after the harvest, unless during this time it is transported to packaging plant.

The storage facilities must be clean, dry, well maintained and properly aired.

The lentils must always be stored separately from other products, never mixed with lentils from other plots and kept strictly away from any materials likely to contaminate them.

In the registered packaging plants the following processes are to be carried out in the order set out below:

the lentils are checked for quality on entry to ensure that each batch is of uniform quality.

the lentils are cleaned and foreign material removed by closed sieving with an air flow.

the lentils are treated for weevils in the first 10 days after the harvest if this has not been done in the warehouse.

the lentils are sieved and calibrated in rectangular-holed sieves, grain sorters and round-holed sieves.

defective seeds are removed using a densimetric table.

the lentils are packed in packs of up to 1 kilogramme (10 kg for large users).

final quality check on packaging and product.

labels issued by the Regulatory Council are affixed to the packages.

Dried lentils are marketed in the period between the harvest and the 30 September of the following year. This period can be extended, once only, by up to six months.

Bulk lentils may not be marketed under the Protected Geographical Indication.

Dried PGI lentils are classified under the marketing category ‘Top quality ’(‘Extra’) as defined in the Spanish ‘quality standard for certain packaged, dried (and decorticated) pulses destined for the domestic market ’(Order of 16 November 1983) or the relevant legislation in force from time to time.

4.6.   Link:

Historical and literary:

| — | The Geographical, Statistical and Historical Dictionary of Castile-Leon (1845-1850) by Madoz (‘Diccionario Geográfico-Estadístico-Histórico de Castilla y Leon (1845-1850)’) refers to lentil cultivation in describing the agricultural produce of the municipalities in Tierra de Campos. For example, it says of Medina de Rioseco: ‘Rich in bread wheat, barley, rye, meslin, lentils, peas ...’. |
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The Geographical, Statistical and Historical Dictionary of Castile-Leon (1845-1850) by Madoz (‘Diccionario Geográfico-Estadístico-Histórico de Castilla y Leon (1845-1850)’) refers to lentil cultivation in describing the agricultural produce of the municipalities in Tierra de Campos. For example, it says of Medina de Rioseco: ‘Rich in bread wheat, barley, rye, meslin, lentils, peas ...’.

| — | The document ‘Rural crisis and recent change in Tierra de Campos ’(‘Crisis rural y transformaciones recientes in Tierra de Campos’) produced by the region's Chamber of Agriculture (Cámara Oficial Sindical Agraria) states that ‘What is notable is the surge in lentil cultivation in the early 1960s, which looks likely to continue. In 1954 a mere 84 hectares in the Valle del Cea and 114 in the Valderaduey were dedicated to this crop. By 1965 these figures had risen to 1 250 hectares in the Valle del Cea and 615 hectares in the Valderaduey. High market prices make it a profitable crop, which uses mainly fallow land or that which could not be planted with wheat in autumn’. |
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The document ‘Rural crisis and recent change in Tierra de Campos ’(‘Crisis rural y transformaciones recientes in Tierra de Campos’) produced by the region's Chamber of Agriculture (Cámara Oficial Sindical Agraria) states that ‘What is notable is the surge in lentil cultivation in the early 1960s, which looks likely to continue. In 1954 a mere 84 hectares in the Valle del Cea and 114 in the Valderaduey were dedicated to this crop. By 1965 these figures had risen to 1 250 hectares in the Valle del Cea and 615 hectares in the Valderaduey. High market prices make it a profitable crop, which uses mainly fallow land or that which could not be planted with wheat in autumn’.

| — | ‘Beans, chick peas and lentils — a valuable source of proteins ’(Una fuente de proteínas: alubias, garbanzos y lenejas), published in 1984 by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, states that ‘Lentils of the varieties pardina, pardinas franciscanas or pardinas francesas come from populations not too different from the ’variabilis ‘variety of the ’Lens culinaris medicus ‘species. Medium-sized, they are grey-brown or reddish-brown, depending on where they are grown, with a relatively constant diameter of between 4 and 5 mm. They grow most easily in Tierra de Campos around Valladolid, Leon and Palencia and in the province of Burgos. Pleasant tasting and very soft on the palate, they are eaten throughout Spain, although in the areas where they are grown demand is greatest for the commercial types’. |
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‘Beans, chick peas and lentils — a valuable source of proteins ’(Una fuente de proteínas: alubias, garbanzos y lenejas), published in 1984 by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, states that ‘Lentils of the varieties pardina, pardinas franciscanas or pardinas francesas come from populations not too different from the ’variabilis ‘variety of the ’Lens culinaris medicus ‘species. Medium-sized, they are grey-brown or reddish-brown, depending on where they are grown, with a relatively constant diameter of between 4 and 5 mm. They grow most easily in Tierra de Campos around Valladolid, Leon and Palencia and in the province of Burgos. Pleasant tasting and very soft on the palate, they are eaten throughout Spain, although in the areas where they are grown demand is greatest for the commercial types’.

| — | The ‘Castile-Leon Book of Gastronomy ’(Libro de Gastronomía de Castilla y Leon), published in 1987 by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Castile-Leon regional government states that ‘Castile-Leon is notable for producing the rubia castellana, also known as lentejón, lenteja de la reina or rubia de la Armuña salmantina, which in its place of origin is called gigante de Gomecello or pardina de Tierra de Campos, in Valladolid is known as verdina, very popular in purées and creams, in Burgos it goes under the name of lentejas de Villalta and in Leon is referred to as lentejas de Babia’. |
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The ‘Castile-Leon Book of Gastronomy ’(Libro de Gastronomía de Castilla y Leon), published in 1987 by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Castile-Leon regional government states that ‘Castile-Leon is notable for producing the rubia castellana, also known as lentejón, lenteja de la reina or rubia de la Armuña salmantina, which in its place of origin is called gigante de Gomecello or pardina de Tierra de Campos, in Valladolid is known as verdina, very popular in purées and creams, in Burgos it goes under the name of lentejas de Villalta and in Leon is referred to as lentejas de Babia’.

Natural link: The properties of the Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos are conditioned by the natural characteristics of the area in which it is grown, in particular by some of its more distinctive aspects (climate, soil and altitude), which have led to the spontaneous emergence of a plant (ecotype) well adapted to this environment.

Climate: The climate is of the arid/semi-arid type, with average annual rainfall of 464 mm, an average lowest temperature of - 9 °C and average highest temperature of 18,6 °C. The coldest month is January and the hottest July.

The frost period lasts almost 8 months and the months with the highest rainfall are May and November.

These characteristics create moisture levels ideal for promoting germination in the most usual sowing period (November), and promote good seed formation (the following May) and rapid and effective drying of the seeds in June and July, when the temperature and hours of sunshine are most favourable, coinciding with the summer solstice and enabling the crop to be stored with no problems of fungus or bacteria. The low winter temperatures also provide natural protection against pests.

Soil: The main properties of the soil in the production area are: the high percentage of clay that is characteristic of Tierra de Campos; its neutral or alkaline pH; the low levels of organic material; normal levels of potassium and relatively low levels of phosphorous (although these are higher than in neighbouring areas). In order to obtain a product that meets most of the required organoleptic properties, the soil must have minimum levels of organic material (to make the product less floury), potassium (giving a more buttery and less astringent product) and phosphorous (contributing to softer skins, lower astringency and higher fat content).

Physical geography: With an average altitude of 750m above sea level, the production area is flat and has the typical relief of farming land with no major obstacles to working, although it is exposed to erosion. The land rises slightly in the north to over 1 000m, falling to 650m in the south-west, near the river Valderaduey.

Altitude is a very important factor since it contributes to a smoother skin and a more buttery, less astringent product. For this reason, plots are not permitted to be above 850 metres.

Plant material: The pardina lentil comes from local ecotypes cultivated in the area for many years and thus adapted to the environment, i.e. they have the most resistance to drought, pests and disease.

Human and processing factors: Pardina lentils have been cultivated for so long in Tierra de Campos that local farmers have perfected the best techniques and know how to select the most suitable land, and they do not regard maximising productivity as a priority, but prefer to concentrate on producing a high-quality product that helps them rotate their crops by improving soil quality.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Consejo Regulador de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos’ |
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| Address: | C/ Venecia no 6 |
| E-47680 Mayorga (Valladolid) |

Name:

Consejo Regulador de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos’

Address:

C/ Venecia no 6

E-47680 Mayorga (Valladolid)

Tel.:

(34) 983 75 12 21

Fax:

(34) 983 75 12 21

E-mail:

lentejapardina@tierradecampos.com

The Regulatory Council's remit meets Standard EN 45011: ‘General requirements for product certification bodies’, 1998 version.

4.8.   Labelling: Each registered company's commercial labels must be approved by the Regulatory Council. They must include the phrase ‘Indicación Geográfica Protegida Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campo ’and bear the relevant logo.

All types of packaging in which the lentils are dispatched for consumption must be pre-sealed and bear labels issued by the Regulatory Council, applied to the product in the registered packaging plant using techniques that guarantee they cannot be re-used. The labels will be identified by an alphanumeric key to ensure they are all traceable.

Products containing ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos ’PGI as a raw material, including prepared and processed products, may be put up for retail sale in packaging bearing a reference to the name such as ‘Prepared with Protected Geographical Indication Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos ’without the Community logo, provided that:

The ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos ’PGI, certified as such, is the exclusive basic ingredient of that category of product.

The manufacturers and processors concerned are authorised by the Regulatory Council, which registers them for inspection purposes and ensures that the protected name is properly used.

Where the ‘Lenteja Pardina de Tierra de Campos ’PGI is not the only ingredient, the protected name can only be mentioned in the list of ingredients of the product containing it or resulting from any processing or manufacturing method.

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| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/7 |
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21.4.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/7

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2007/C 88/02)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘SKALICKÝ TRDELNÍK’

EC No SK/PGI/005/0489/09.08.2005

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible Department in the Member State:

| Name: | Úrad priemyselného vlastníctva Slovenskej republiky |
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| Address: | Švermu 43 |
| SK-974 04 Banská Bystrica |

Name:

Úrad priemyselného vlastníctva Slovenskej republiky

Address:

Švermu 43

SK-974 04 Banská Bystrica

Tel.:

(421-48) 430 02 53

Fax:

(421-48) 430 04 03

E-mail:

joravcova@indprop.gov.sk

2.   group:

| Name: | Skalický trdelník |
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| Address: | Nám. slobody č. 10 |
| SK-909 01 Skalica |

Name:

Skalický trdelník

Address:

Nám. slobody č. 10

SK-909 01 Skalica

Tel.:

(421-34) 664 83 36

Fax:

(421-34) 664 42 10

E-mail:

kusnierova@mesto.skalica.sk

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other: ( )

3.   type of product:

Class 2.4.: Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares

4.   specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name: ‘Skalický trdelník’

4.2.   Description: Skalický trdelník is a fine bakery product of hollow cylindrical shape with an internal diameter of 3-5 cm and an external diameter of 6-10 cm. It is traditionally produced by winding a soft dough, which has first been allowed to rise, onto a roller called a ‘trdlo’. After being wound onto the roller, the dough is coated with beaten egg whites and sprinkled with chopped walnuts or almonds or apricot kernels, or a mixture of these. It is then baked by radiant heat until golden and, after baking, is sprinkled with caster sugar mixed with vanilla sugar.

The characteristic sensory properties are imparted by chopped nuts, apricot kernels and vanilla sugar and by the method of baking.

Skalický trdelník is marketed individually packaged, in one of two different weights. The basic weight is 500 g, but it is also marketed in 250 g pieces, the basic parameters for internal and external dimensions remaining unchanged. Skalický trdelník is wrapped in food-quality film and may then be placed in paper packaging. An inscription may be printed on the paper packaging, in black and white or in colour, the wording of which includes the product name ‘Skalický trdelník’.

Characteristics:

Colour: yellow on the inside, golden brown on the outside

Consistency: soft, must not be hard, crumbly

Odour and taste: delicious, pleasant, of baked produce, chopped nuts, apricot kernels and vanilla; must not be yeasty, stale or smoky

Composition: the recipe for the dough varies only slightly from producer to producer.

The dough most often used is composed of the following ingredients: semi-coarse wheat flour, eggs, yeast, milk, granulated sugar, ethyl oxyhydrate-based aroma (hereinafter ‘aroma’), lemon peel, salt, nutmeg, chopped walnuts, almonds, apricot kernels, lard, vegetable oil, butter, caster sugar and vanilla sugar.

4.3.   Geographical area: Skalický trdelník is produced in a specific area of the Slovak Republic which is bounded: to the north by the border with the Czech Republic and to the west by the River Morava, to the south by the River Myjava, and to the east by the River Teplica from the town of Senica to the border with the Czech Republic.

4.4.   Proof of origin: Identification of the product is ensured by specifying the producer on the packaging, or on the production label which every producer must affix to the product. Origin in the specified geographical area is guaranteed by virtue of the production site being located within the precisely defined geographical area in which Skalický trdelník may be produced.

4.5.   Method of production: Ingredients used: To 1 kg of wheat flour, 5-8 eggs, yeast, milk, granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, aroma, lemon, chopped walnuts or almonds or apricot kernels, or a mixture of these, lard, vegetable oil, butter, vanilla sugar and caster sugar.

Production procedure: The yeast, milk and granulated sugar are used to prepare a leaven, which is then mixed with the wheat flour, and the granulated sugar, egg yolks and egg whites, salt and other ingredients are added to this. All of this is blended into a soft dough, which is left to rise at room temperature. When risen, the dough is divided into rounds weighing 250-500 g, from which a plait is formed. The plait is allowed to rise again and is then wound onto a greased wooden roller (‘trdlo’), which is attached to a rack. After being wound onto the roller, the plait is coated with beaten egg whites and sprinkled with a chopped nut mixture and baked until golden over a radiant heat whilst being turned continuously and brushed occasionally with butter. The baked trdelník is allowed to cool and sprinkled with caster sugar mixed with vanilla sugar.

4.6.   Link: Skalický trdelník has been baked on rollers since the beginning of the 19th century and is still baked in the same way today.

At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, it began to be sold at fairs. Production of Skalický trdelník on a larger scale did not begin until the middle of the 20th century, which is also the period from which most of the written documents date.

Oral tradition has it that the recipe for making trdelník which became widespread in and around Skalica was that of the cook of Count Jozef Gvadányi, poet and writer, who lived in Skalica from 1783 to 1801.

The earliest preserved written document about Skalický trdelník is a manuscript by the Hungarian poet Gyula Juhász, who worked as a teacher at the grammar school in Skalica. Skalický trdelník is also mentioned in the 1921 book by Ferdinand Dúbravský entitled ‘Slobodné mesto so zriadeným magistrátom Uhorská Skalica’, and in a 1977 issue of the regional magazine ‘Jídelníček’.

The application for registration of the geographical indication ‘Skalický trdelník ’is based both on the product's reputation and tradition and on its specific quality, properties and shape. Skalický trdelník is of a hollow cylindrical shape, which is unusual for confectionery and baker's wares. It is prepared in a special way, with dough which has been allowed to rise being wound onto a roller on which it is then baked. Another special feature is that it is baked by radiant heat from a pan of burning embers or a grill, which imparts a specific odour and taste, whilst being turned continuously and brushed occasionally with butter.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | BEL/NOVAMANN International s. r. o., certification body CERTEX, accredited in accordance with EN 45 011 |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Továrenská 14 |
| SK-815 71 Bratislava |

Name:

BEL/NOVAMANN International s. r. o., certification body CERTEX, accredited in accordance with EN 45 011

Address:

Továrenská 14

SK-815 71 Bratislava

Tel.:

(421-2) 50 21 32 68

Fax:

(421-2) 50 21 32 44

E-mail:

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authorised by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic.

4.8.   Labelling: Producers who produce Skalický trdelník in accordance with the above specification may use the name ‘Skalický trdelník ’when labelling, advertising and marketing the product. Labels affixed to the product must include:

the name of the product, ‘Skalický trdelník’, highlighted,

details of the type of nut with which it has been sprinkled (nut mixture, walnuts, almonds, apricot kernels),

method of baking (embers, radiant heat).

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2007/C 88/03)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΙ ΓΕΡΟΣΚΗΠΟΥ ’(‘LOUKOUMI GEROSKIPOU’)

EC No: CY/PGI/005/0454/06.04.2005

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible Department in the Member State:

| Name: | Υπουργείο Εμπορίου, Βιομηχανίας και Τουρισμού (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism) |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Τμήμα Εφόρου Εταιρειών και Επίσημου Παραλήπτη — CY-1472, Λευκωσία (Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver — CY-1472, Nicosia) |
| Tel.: | (357) 22 40 43 05 |
| Fax: | (357) 22 30 48 87 |
| Email: | deptcomp@rcor.gov.cy |

Name:

Υπουργείο Εμπορίου, Βιομηχανίας και Τουρισμού (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism)

Address:

Τμήμα Εφόρου Εταιρειών και Επίσημου Παραλήπτη — CY-1472, Λευκωσία (Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver — CY-1472, Nicosia)

Tel.:

(357) 22 40 43 05

Fax:

(357) 22 30 48 87

Email:

deptcomp@rcor.gov.cy

2.   Group:

| Name: | Aphrodite Delights (Yeroskipos) Ltd |
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| Address: | Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου 57, Γεροσκήπου, Πάφος (Archiepiskopou Makariou 57, Geroskipou, Paphos) |
| Tel.: | (357) 26 96 22 12 |
| Fax: | (357) 26 96 05 34 |
| Email: | aphrodite@loukoumia.com |
| Composition: | Producers/processors ( X ) Other: ( ) |

Name:

Aphrodite Delights (Yeroskipos) Ltd

Address:

Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου 57, Γεροσκήπου, Πάφος (Archiepiskopou Makariou 57, Geroskipou, Paphos)

Tel.:

(357) 26 96 22 12

Fax:

(357) 26 96 05 34

Email:

aphrodite@loukoumia.com

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other: ( )

Since its establishment in 1895, the applicant company has — without interruption — performed all stages of the production process within the boundaries of Geroskipou municipality, in accordance with all the obligations imposed by the national regulatory framework. Today the applicant company is the only company producing Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) in the defined area. Any producer in the defined area has the right to produce the product in accordance with the specifications and all the obligations imposed by the national regulatory framework.

The features which distinguish Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) from similar products are its firmness, elasticity and reduced sweetness. Moreover, no glucose or gelatine is used in its production.

2.   Type of product:

Class 2.4 — Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares

3.   Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name: ‘Λουκουμιού Γεροσκήπου ’(‘Loukoumi Geroskipou’)

4.2.   Description: Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) is a form of confectionery, the main ingredient of which is sugar. It has a gelatinous texture and an intensely sweet taste, and is produced in rectangular parallelepipeds measuring (approximately) 20 × 20 × 25 mm3. The product is available in a variety of flavours, according to the flavouring which is added (see Method of production below). It is coated in powdered sugar (caster sugar) or shredded desiccated coconut. Nuts and/or honey and/or bitter chocolate may be added to the product.

4.3.   Geographical area: GEROSKIPOU (boundaries of Geroskipou municipality).

4.4.   Proof of origin: The monitoring procedures are carried out by the Agriculture Section of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, which examines the extent to which the specifications are met and checks that the Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) actually comes from the defined geographical area. To ensure that the method of production and the quality of Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) correspond to the specifications, the following points are monitored during the production process, in accordance with the specifications set out in point 4.5:

Ingredients, and proportions of ingredients

Stirring temperature

Stirring duration

Turns of stirrer

4.5.   Method of production: The Λουκούμι (loukoumi) is prepared in large pans with a stirrer.

First water is placed in the heated pan. Next sugar and citric acid are added. When the mixture has boiled for 35 minutes at a temperature of 100 °C, corn starch is added. Before being added to the mixture, the corn starch is dissolved in cold water.

The mixture is then stirred and heated to 100-130 °C for 2 hours at 36 turns of the stirrer per minute and is flavoured; in some cases colouring and/or roasted nuts are added.

After the additives have been added, the now viscous mixture is poured into large crates, is left to take its final gelatinous form and, once it has cooled, is cut into parallelepipeds measuring (approximately) 20 × 20 × 25 mm3, which are packed with caster sugar or desiccated coconut.

The quantities of the basic ingredients are as follows:

For every 100 litres of water: 90 kg of sugar (86 %), 15 kg of corn starch (14 %), 33-40 g of citric acid.

The other ingredients added to the various types of Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) are as follows:

Rose flavour: 75 ml of E122 (red) colour (40 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 5 ml of rose flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Strawberry flavour: 75 ml of E122 (red) colour (40 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 8 ml of strawberry flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Mandarin flavour: 75 ml of E102 (orange) colour (60 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 15 ml of mandarin flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Orange flavour: 75 ml of E102 (orange) colour (60 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 18 ml of orange flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Mint flavour: 75 ml of E102/E133 (green) colour (60 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 3 ml of mint flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Pineapple flavour: 75 ml of E102/E133 (green) colour (60 g of powder dissolved in 1 litre of water) and 16 ml of pineapple flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Bergamot flavour: 5 ml of bergamot flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Banana flavour: 20 ml of banana flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Lemon flavour: 15 ml of lemon flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Pistachio flavour: 15 ml of pistachio flavouring in every 90 kg of product

Mastic flavour: 40 g of Khios mastic in every 90 kg of product

Vanilla flavour: 24 g of vanillin or 50 g of vanilla in every 90 kg of product

Chocolate flavour: 1 400 g in every 90 kg of product

Coconut flavour: 15 ml of coconut flavouring in every 90 kg of product

All the colours described above are artificial; however, in future certain colours may be replaced by others (either improved artificial colours or natural colours), but the colouring effect will be the same.

The following nuts may also be added to Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou): almonds, pistachios, walnuts, groundnuts, hazelnuts. After their outer shell has been removed, they are selected visually. The kernel is placed in hot water and is then peeled. The peeled kernel is roasted and chopped. The chopped kernel is placed in the hot Λουκούμι (loukoumi) mixture towards the end of the stirring shortly before it is poured.

All stages of production, cutting and packaging are carried out in the producer's installations, which are located in the defined geographical area of Geroskipou municipality. The stages of production, cutting and packaging must be carried out at the same place, mainly on account of the risk of contamination should the product be transported unpackaged, but also because the journey time and the fluctuations in temperature would make the product harder to cut and its characteristics would be altered, the main problem being an increase in water content.

4.6.   Link: The historical association between Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) and Geroskipou dates back to the 19th century. Since 1895, when Sophocles Athanasiou started to produce Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou), the product has been produced in the same way, in the same place, by his descendants. The art of preparing Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) is handed down from generation to generation. In 1920 the production of Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) was taken over by Athanasiou's daughter, Chariklia, and her husband Gabriel Hadjizinoviou, who in 1959 registered the name Aphrodite as a trade name for his products (a representation of the goddess already appeared as the product's emblem on its packaging). Production was subsequently taken over by their son, Nikodemos Gabriel (1964-1990), and since 1990 his wife Evdokia and his son George have continued to prepare the same product in the same way.

Today, ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΙ ΓΕΡΟΣΚΗΠΟΥ (LOUKOUMI GEROSKIPOU)) is a trademark for Geroskipou. Any publication which refers to the main features of Geroskipou always starts off with Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou).

The link between Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) and the geographical area is clearly historical, as the raw materials used are industrial products and are not produced in the area. Almonds and honey are exceptions: they are produced in Paphos province.

Since 1895 Geroskipou has historically linked its name with what is one of the oldest confectionery products produced in Cyprus.

Geroskipou town is irrevocably linked with Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou). Many bibliographic sources connected with tradition and tourism refer directly to Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou). Among this multitude of bibliographic references, those which stand out are those of the great Greek novelist Nikos Kazantzakis in his book Ταξιδεύοντας (Travelling), p. 186, published in 1926; Ioannis Panagiotopoulos in his book Η Κύπρος ένα ταξίδι (Cyprus — a journey), p. 108, published in 1962; and William Forwood in his book Cyprus Invitation, p. 102, published in 1971, which refer to this fine produce from Geroskipou. Mention should also be made of the certificate of honour issued to the producer at the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Stadium in 1925. Today Λουκούμι Γεροσκήπου (Loukoumi Geroskipou) is one of Geroskipou's leading attractions for both locals and visitors.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Τμήμα Γεωργίας (Agriculture Section) |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Λουκή Ακρίτα — CY-1412 Λευκωσία (Louki Akrita — CY-1412 Nicosia) |
| Tel.: | (357) 22 40 85 19 |
| Fax: | (357) 22 78 14 25 |
| Email: | doagrg@da.moa.gov.cy |

Name:

Τμήμα Γεωργίας (Agriculture Section)

Address:

Λουκή Ακρίτα — CY-1412 Λευκωσία (Louki Akrita — CY-1412 Nicosia)

Tel.:

(357) 22 40 85 19

Fax:

(357) 22 78 14 25

Email:

doagrg@da.moa.gov.cy

Officials authorised in accordance with Article 20 of the Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications for Products and Foodstuffs Act 2002, as amended and in force at the time.

4.8.   Labelling: Compliance with the Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (General) Regulations 2002 (KDP 262/2002), as amended and in force at the time.

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 88/04)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 16.6.2004 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 165/03 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayuda de investigación y desarrollo para la participacion de ITP en el proyecto TRENT 900 |
| Legal basis | — |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 32,31 million |
| Intensity | 45 % |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Economic sectors | Construction |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Gobierno central |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

16.6.2004

Reference number of the aid

N 165/03

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayuda de investigación y desarrollo para la participacion de ITP en el proyecto TRENT 900

Legal basis

—

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 32,31 million

Intensity

45 %

Duration

Until 31.12.2006

Economic sectors

Construction

Name and address of the granting authority

Gobierno central

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 16.11.2004 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 344/04 |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Region | Vlaams gewest — Région Flamande |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Uitbreiding van de steunregeling „Publiek Private Samenwerking voor laad- en losinstallaties”
  Prolongation du régime d'aide relatif à un partenariat public-privé pour la construction d'installations de chargement et de déchargement |
| Legal basis | Het Vlaams decreet van 18 december 1992, artikel 44-49, dat het Vlaams gewest de bevoegdheid geeft om subsidies te verlenen voor de bouw van laad- en losinstallaties langs de waterwegen buiten de havengebieden.
  Décret flamand du 18 décembre 1992, articles 44 à 49, autorisant la Région flamande à accorder des aides financières pour la construction d'installations de chargement et de déchargement le long des voies navigables en dehors des zones portuaires |
| Type of measure | — |
| Objective | To promote the use of inland waterways for the transport of goods by way of financially supporting the construction of loading and unloading facilities infrastructure along the Flemish waterways. |
| Form of aid | Capital grants |
| Budget | EUR 10 million per year |
| Intensity | Maximum 50 % of the total project cost. It should be noted that only infrastructure costs are eligible for funding |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Economic sectors | — |
| Name and address of the granting authority | — |
| Other information | Recipients: | : | The grants are available for any interest company, private or public, and regardless of its nationality or activity. It is estimated that approximatively 25 projects will be eligible for public funding on an annual basis |

Date of adoption of the decision

16.11.2004

Reference number of the aid

N 344/04

Member State

Belgium

Region

Vlaams gewest — Région Flamande

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Uitbreiding van de steunregeling „Publiek Private Samenwerking voor laad- en losinstallaties”

Prolongation du régime d'aide relatif à un partenariat public-privé pour la construction d'installations de chargement et de déchargement

Legal basis

Het Vlaams decreet van 18 december 1992, artikel 44-49, dat het Vlaams gewest de bevoegdheid geeft om subsidies te verlenen voor de bouw van laad- en losinstallaties langs de waterwegen buiten de havengebieden.

Décret flamand du 18 décembre 1992, articles 44 à 49, autorisant la Région flamande à accorder des aides financières pour la construction d'installations de chargement et de déchargement le long des voies navigables en dehors des zones portuaires

Type of measure

—

Objective

To promote the use of inland waterways for the transport of goods by way of financially supporting the construction of loading and unloading facilities infrastructure along the Flemish waterways.

Form of aid

Capital grants

Budget

EUR 10 million per year

Intensity

Maximum 50 % of the total project cost. It should be noted that only infrastructure costs are eligible for funding

Duration

6 years

Economic sectors

—

Name and address of the granting authority

—

Other information

Recipients:

:

The grants are available for any interest company, private or public, and regardless of its nationality or activity. It is estimated that approximatively 25 projects will be eligible for public funding on an annual basis

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 654/06 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | South West |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | The Decommissioning of fishing vessels scheme 2007 |
| Legal basis | The Decommissioning of fishing vessels scheme 2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to the fisheries sector |
| Form of aid | Individual grants |
| Budget | GBP 5 000 000 (ca. EUR 7 371 562) |
| Intensity | Max 100 % |
| Duration | 2007—2009 |
| Economic sectors | Fisheries sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| 3-8 Whitehall Place |
| London |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 654/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

South West

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

The Decommissioning of fishing vessels scheme 2007

Legal basis

The Decommissioning of fishing vessels scheme 2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to the fisheries sector

Form of aid

Individual grants

Budget

GBP 5 000 000 (ca. EUR 7 371 562)

Intensity

Max 100 %

Duration

2007—2009

Economic sectors

Fisheries sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

3-8 Whitehall Place

London

United Kingdom

Other information

Annual report

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

European Parliament

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DECISION

(2007/C 88/05)

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities as established by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 and last amended by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 723/2004, and in particular Article 30 thereof,

Having regard to the Bureau decision on the determination of appointing authorities, last amended on 26 October 2004,

Having regard to open competitions

| | PE/90/A, PE/91/A, PE/94/A, PE/95/A, PE/96/A, PE/97/A, PE/99/A; |
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PE/90/A, PE/91/A, PE/94/A, PE/95/A, PE/96/A, PE/97/A, PE/99/A;

| | EUR/A/149, EUR/A/155, EUR/A/158, EUR/A/159, EUR/A/161, EUR/A/167, EUR/A/169; |
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EUR/A/149, EUR/A/155, EUR/A/158, EUR/A/159, EUR/A/161, EUR/A/167, EUR/A/169;

| | EUR/LA/156, EUR/LA/157; |
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EUR/LA/156, EUR/LA/157;

| | PE/32/B, PE/34/B; |
| --- | --- |

PE/32/B, PE/34/B;

| | PE/132/C, PE/133/C, PE/134/C, EUR/C/153, EUR/C/160; |
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PE/132/C, PE/133/C, PE/134/C, EUR/C/153, EUR/C/160;

Having regard to the opinion delivered by the Joint Committee at its meeting of 15 November 2006,

DECIDES

Article 1

The period of validity of the reserve lists for open competitions

| | PE/90/A, PE/91/A, PE/94/A, PE/95/A, PE/96/A, PE/97/A, PE/99/A; |
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PE/90/A, PE/91/A, PE/94/A, PE/95/A, PE/96/A, PE/97/A, PE/99/A;

| | EUR/A/155, EUR/A/158, EUR/A/159, EUR/A/161, EUR/A/167, EUR/A/169; |
| --- | --- |

EUR/A/155, EUR/A/158, EUR/A/159, EUR/A/161, EUR/A/167, EUR/A/169;

| | EUR/LA/156, EUR/LA/157; |
| --- | --- |

EUR/LA/156, EUR/LA/157;

| | PE/32/B, PE/34/B; |
| --- | --- |

PE/32/B, PE/34/B;

| | PE/132/C, PE/133/C, PE/134/C, EUR/C/153, EUR/C/160; |
| --- | --- |

PE/132/C, PE/133/C, PE/134/C, EUR/C/153, EUR/C/160;

is extended until 31 December 2007.

Article 2

The period of validity of the reserve list for open competition EUR/A/149 is not extended.

Luxembourg, 7 December 2006

The Secretary-General

Julian PRIESTLEY

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 April 2007

(2007/C 88/06)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3606 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 161,45 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4523 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67930 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1953 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6414 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 87,92 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1075 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5817 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,033 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 245,63 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7029 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,7917 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,3362 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,456 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8217 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6290 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5334 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,6319 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8266 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0559 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 261,89 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,5405 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,5010 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4045 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 368,53 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6553 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,438 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,0130 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,149 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3606

JPY

Japanese yen

161,45

DKK

Danish krone

7,4523

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67930

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1953

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6414

ISK

Iceland króna

87,92

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1075

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5817

CZK

Czech koruna

28,033

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

245,63

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7029

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,7917

RON

Romanian leu

3,3362

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,456

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8217

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6290

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5334

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,6319

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8266

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0559

KRW

South Korean won

1 261,89

ZAR

South African rand

9,5405

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,5010

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4045

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 368,53

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6553

PHP

Philippine peso

64,438

RUB

Russian rouble

35,0130

THB

Thai baht

44,149

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/19 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

21.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/19

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Winding-up proceedings

Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of ‘Centro Asegurador, Compañía de seguros y reaseguros, S.A.’

Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings.

(2007/C 88/07)

| Insurance undertaking | ‘Centro Asegurador, Compañía de seguros y reaseguros, S.A.’ |
| --- | --- |
| C/ Velázquez, 157 |
| E-28002 Madrid |

Insurance undertaking

‘Centro Asegurador, Compañía de seguros y reaseguros, S.A.’

C/ Velázquez, 157

E-28002 Madrid

Date, entry into force and nature of the decision

28 November 2006

28 November 2006

Judicial decree

Competent authorities

| Juzgado de lo Mercantil no 2 de Madrid |
| --- |
| Gran Via, 52 |
| E-28013 Madrid |

Juzgado de lo Mercantil no 2 de Madrid

Gran Via, 52

E-28013 Madrid

| Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones |
| --- |
| Paseo de la Castellana, 44 |
| E-28046 Madrid |

Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones

Paseo de la Castellana, 44

E-28046 Madrid

Supervisory authority

| Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones |
| --- |
| Paseo de la Castellana, 44 |
| E-28046 Madrid |

Dirección General de Seguros y Fondos de Pensiones

Paseo de la Castellana, 44

E-28046 Madrid

Liquidator appointed

| Concepción Bermúdez, Javier Santos y Gonzalo Clemente (Administración concursal) |
| --- |
| Paseo de la Castellana, 32 |
| E-28046 Madrid |
| E-mail: actividadliquidadora@consorseguros.es |

Concepción Bermúdez, Javier Santos y Gonzalo Clemente (Administración concursal)

Paseo de la Castellana, 32

E-28046 Madrid

E-mail: actividadliquidadora@consorseguros.es

Applicable law

Ley 22/2003, de 9 de julio, Concursal

Consolidated text of the Private Insurance Supervisory Act, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 6/2004 of 29 October 2004.

Spain

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| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/20 |
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21.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/20

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 88/08)

| Aid No | XT 56/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | All regions |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Enterprise Training Scheme |
| Legal basis | The Industrial Development Act 1986 as amended
  Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979 as amended
  Shannon Free Airport Development Company
  Limited Act 1959, as amended |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Estimated annual overall amount | EUR 25 million |
| Individual aid | | — |
| | — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 2007-2013 subject to the revision of the Training Aid Regulation No 68/2001 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific Training | Yes |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | Coalmining |

Aid No

XT 56/06

Member State

Ireland

Region

All regions

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Enterprise Training Scheme

Legal basis

The Industrial Development Act 1986 as amended

Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979 as amended

Shannon Free Airport Development Company

Limited Act 1959, as amended

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

Aid scheme

Estimated annual overall amount

EUR 25 million

Individual aid

—

—

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

2007-2013 subject to the revision of the Training Aid Regulation No 68/2001

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific Training

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

Coalmining

No

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

No

Or

Steel

No

Shipbuilding

No

Synthetic fibres

No

Motor vehicles

Yes

Other manufacturing

Yes

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

Yes

Or

Transport services

Yes

Financial services

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

| IDA Ireland |
| --- |
| Wilton Park House |
| Wilton Place |
| Dublin 2 |
| Ireland |

IDA Ireland

Wilton Park House

Wilton Place

Dublin 2

Ireland

| Enterprise Ireland |
| --- |
| Glasnevin |
| Dublin 9 |
| Ireland |

Enterprise Ireland

Glasnevin

Dublin 9

Ireland

| Udaras na Gaeltachta |
| --- |
| Na Forbacha |
| Co na Gaillimhe |
| Ireland |

Udaras na Gaeltachta

Na Forbacha

Co na Gaillimhe

Ireland

| Shannon Free Airport Development Company Ltd |
| --- |
| Shannon Town |
| Co Clare |
| Ireland |

Shannon Free Airport Development Company Ltd

Shannon Town

Co Clare

Ireland

Large individual aid grants

The scheme excludes awards of aid exceeding EUR 1 million which would require prior notification to the Commission.

Yes

| Aid number | XT 57/06 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Steiermark |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Individual aid: ACstyria Autocluster GmbH |
| Legal basis | Art. 17 Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | — |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 299 898 |
| Loans guaranteed | — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In accordance with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation | Yes |
| Date of implementation | Assistance offer from 5.12.2006 |
| End of implementation or individual aid — last instalment | last instalment 31.3.2010 |
| Objective of aid | General training | Yes |
| Specific training | No |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | Agriculture |

Aid number

XT 57/06

Member State

Austria

Region

Steiermark

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Individual aid: ACstyria Autocluster GmbH

Legal basis

Art. 17 Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

—

Loans guaranteed

—

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 299 898

Loans guaranteed

—

Maximum aid intensity

In accordance with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Yes

Date of implementation

Assistance offer from 5.12.2006

End of implementation or individual aid — last instalment

last instalment 31.3.2010

Objective of aid

General training

Yes

Specific training

No

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

Agriculture

No

| — | Fisheries and aquaculture |
| --- | --- |

—

Fisheries and aquaculture

No

| — | Coalmining |
| --- | --- |

—

Coalmining

No

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

Yes

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

No

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

| Stubenring 1 |
| --- |
| A-1010 Wien |

Stubenring 1

A-1010 Wien

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation

Yes

| Reference number of the aid | XT 36/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Cyprus |
| Region | Κύπρος (Kypros) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Πολυεπιχειρησιακά Προγράμματα Αρχικής Κατάρτισης — Ταχύρυθμα (Polyepiheirisiaka Programmata Arhikis Katartisis — Tahyrythma) |
| Legal basis | Οι περί Ανάπτυξης Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού Νόμοι του 1999 έως 2007. Νόμος 125(Ι) του 1999, άρθρο 21, όπως αντικαταστάθηκε και ισχύει με το Ν. 21(Ι)/2007, άρθρα 5(ε) και 5(στ). |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: CYP 0,35 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 12.3.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Αρχή Ανάπτυξης Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού Κύπρου |
| Αναβύσσου 2, 2025 Στρόβολος, |
| Τ.Θ. 25431, CY-1392 Λευκωσία |
| (Arhi Anaptyksis Anthropinoy Dynamikoy Kyproy |
| Anabyssoy 2, 2025 Strobolos, |
| T.Th. 25431, CY-1392 Leykosia) |

Reference number of the aid

XT 36/07

Member State

Cyprus

Region

Κύπρος (Kypros)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Πολυεπιχειρησιακά Προγράμματα Αρχικής Κατάρτισης — Ταχύρυθμα (Polyepiheirisiaka Programmata Arhikis Katartisis — Tahyrythma)

Legal basis

Οι περί Ανάπτυξης Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού Νόμοι του 1999 έως 2007. Νόμος 125(Ι) του 1999, άρθρο 21, όπως αντικαταστάθηκε και ισχύει με το Ν. 21(Ι)/2007, άρθρα 5(ε) και 5(στ).

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: CYP 0,35 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

12.3.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Αρχή Ανάπτυξης Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού Κύπρου

Αναβύσσου 2, 2025 Στρόβολος,

Τ.Θ. 25431, CY-1392 Λευκωσία

(Arhi Anaptyksis Anthropinoy Dynamikoy Kyproy

Anabyssoy 2, 2025 Strobolos,

T.Th. 25431, CY-1392 Leykosia)

| Reference number of the aid | XT 37/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Programa Avanza Formación |
| Legal basis | Orden ITC/561/2007 del Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio (BOE 13.3.2007) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 29 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 14.3.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2010 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors except projects and measures under Council Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 of 23 July 2002 on State aid to the coal industry (OJ L 205, 2.8.2002) |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio |
| Dirección General para el Desarrollo de la Sociedad de la Información |
| C/ Capitán Haya, 41 |
| E-8071 Madrid |

Reference number of the aid

XT 37/07

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Programa Avanza Formación

Legal basis

Orden ITC/561/2007 del Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio (BOE 13.3.2007)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 29 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

14.3.2007

Duration

31.12.2010

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors except projects and measures under Council Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 of 23 July 2002 on State aid to the coal industry (OJ L 205, 2.8.2002)

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio

Dirección General para el Desarrollo de la Sociedad de la Información

C/ Capitán Haya, 41

E-8071 Madrid

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| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/23 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

21.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/23

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 88/09)

| Reference number of the aid | XT 38/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Cantabria |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas de desarrollo rural para determinadas zonas con riesgo de despoblamiento |
| Legal basis | Sección 7a de la Orden GAN/8/2007, de 23 febrero, por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y se aprueba la convocatoria para el año 2007 de las ayudas de desarrollo rural para determinadas zonas con riesgo de despoblamiento (BOC no 43, de 1 de marzo de 2007) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,1 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 2.3.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | General training;
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Consejero de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca del Gobierno de Cantabria |
| Conserjería de Ganadería, Edificio Europa |
| E-39011 Santander (Cantabria) |
| Tfno (34) 942 20 78 60 |

Reference number of the aid

XT 38/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Cantabria

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas de desarrollo rural para determinadas zonas con riesgo de despoblamiento

Legal basis

Sección 7a de la Orden GAN/8/2007, de 23 febrero, por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras y se aprueba la convocatoria para el año 2007 de las ayudas de desarrollo rural para determinadas zonas con riesgo de despoblamiento (BOC no 43, de 1 de marzo de 2007)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

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

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

2.3.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

General training;

Specific training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Consejero de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca del Gobierno de Cantabria

Conserjería de Ganadería, Edificio Europa

E-39011 Santander (Cantabria)

Tfno (34) 942 20 78 60

| Reference number of the aid | XT 40/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Programma operativo dell'Obiettivo 3 (2000-2006) della Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, misura D3 — sviluppo della cultura, della formazione e della consulenza imprenditoriale nel territorio del Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione della giunta regionale n. 1815 del 28 luglio 2006 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,39864 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 15.3.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2010 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia — Direzione centrale lavoro, formazione, università e ricerca |
| Via San Francesco, 37 |
| I-34133 Trieste |
| URL: http://www.formazione.regione.fvg.it/ |

Reference number of the aid

XT 40/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Programma operativo dell'Obiettivo 3 (2000-2006) della Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, misura D3 — sviluppo della cultura, della formazione e della consulenza imprenditoriale nel territorio del Friuli Venezia Giulia

Legal basis

Deliberazione della giunta regionale n. 1815 del 28 luglio 2006

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,39864 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

15.3.2007

Duration

31.12.2010

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia — Direzione centrale lavoro, formazione, università e ricerca

Via San Francesco, 37

I-34133 Trieste

URL: http://www.formazione.regione.fvg.it/

| Reference number of the aid | XT 42/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna — provincia di Parma |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Regolamento per la concessione di contributi per la formazione professionale continua delle imprese |
| Legal basis | Deliberazione n. 36 del 19 febbraio 2007 della Camera di Commercio di Parma — Emilia-Romagna — Italia |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,07 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.4.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2008 |
| Objective | General training;
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Camera di Commercio I.A.A. di Parma |
| Via Verdi, 2 |
| I-43100 Parma |

Reference number of the aid

XT 42/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Emilia-Romagna — provincia di Parma

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Regolamento per la concessione di contributi per la formazione professionale continua delle imprese

Legal basis

Deliberazione n. 36 del 19 febbraio 2007 della Camera di Commercio di Parma — Emilia-Romagna — Italia

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,07 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.4.2007

Duration

31.12.2008

Objective

General training;

Specific training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Camera di Commercio I.A.A. di Parma

Via Verdi, 2

I-43100 Parma

| Reference number of the aid | XT 43/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y León |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Incentivos mineros a entidades y/o asociaciones sin ánimo de lucro para el programa de formación minera para el año 2007. |
| Legal basis | Convocatoria de subvenciones públicas destinadas a la concesión de incentivos mineros a entidades y/o asociaciones sin ánimo de lucro para el programa de formación minera para el año 2007. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,328 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | General training;
  Specific training |
| Economic sectors | Other manufacturing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Dirección General de Energía y Minas de la Junta de Castilla y León |
| Avda Reyes Leoneses, 11 |
| E-24080 León |

Reference number of the aid

XT 43/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Castilla y León

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Incentivos mineros a entidades y/o asociaciones sin ánimo de lucro para el programa de formación minera para el año 2007.

Legal basis

Convocatoria de subvenciones públicas destinadas a la concesión de incentivos mineros a entidades y/o asociaciones sin ánimo de lucro para el programa de formación minera para el año 2007.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,328 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

General training;

Specific training

Economic sectors

Other manufacturing

Name and address of the granting authority

Dirección General de Energía y Minas de la Junta de Castilla y León

Avda Reyes Leoneses, 11

E-24080 León

| Reference number of the aid | XT 44/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y León |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Programa I — Actividades de formación comercial |
| Legal basis | Orden EYE/200/2007, de 30 de enero, por la que se convocan subvenciones públicas destinadas a fortalecer y hacer más competitivo el tejido comercial de Castilla y León |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,570249 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 9.2.2007 |
| Duration | 2.9.2007 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | Other services: Retail trade |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Dirección General de Comercio de la Consejería de Economía y Empleo |
| C/ Jesús Rivero Meneses, 3 |
| E-47071 Valladolid |

Reference number of the aid

XT 44/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Castilla y León

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Programa I — Actividades de formación comercial

Legal basis

Orden EYE/200/2007, de 30 de enero, por la que se convocan subvenciones públicas destinadas a fortalecer y hacer más competitivo el tejido comercial de Castilla y León

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,570249 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Date of implementation

9.2.2007

Duration

2.9.2007

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

Other services: Retail trade

Name and address of the granting authority

Dirección General de Comercio de la Consejería de Economía y Empleo

C/ Jesús Rivero Meneses, 3

E-47071 Valladolid

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/26 |
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21.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/26

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Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway

(2007/C 88/10)

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

1.   Request for review

The request was lodged by the following Member States: Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal and Spain (‘the applicants’).

2.   Product

The product under review is farmed (other than wild) salmon, whether or not filleted, fresh, chilled or frozen originating in Norway (‘the product concerned’), currently classifiable within CN codes ex 0302 12 00, ex 0303 11 00, ex 0303 19 00, ex 0303 22 00, ex 0304 19 13 and ex 0304 29 13. These CN codes are given only for information.

3.   Existing measures

The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 85/2006 (2) on imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway.

4.   Grounds for the review

The applicants have provided prima facie evidence that, with regard to imports of farmed salmon from Norwegian companies other than Nordlaks Oppdrett AS, the basis on which the measures were established have changed and that these changes are of a lasting nature.

The applicants allege and provide prima facie evidence showing that a comparison between a constructed normal value and export prices for Norwegian companies other than Nordlaks Oppdrett AS would lead to a reduction of dumping significantly below the level of the current measures. Therefore, the continued imposition of measures at the existing levels, is no longer necessary to offset dumping.

5.   Procedure for the determination of dumping

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of a partial interim review, the Commission hereby initiates a review in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, limited to dumping for all Norwegian companies other than Nordlaks Oppdrett AS.

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

(a)   Sampling

In view of the apparent number of parties involved in this proceeding, the Commission may decide to apply sampling, in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

Volume information requested in points 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) below should be provided on a whole fish equivalent basis (WFE) which should be used consistently for all data provided. In addition, the list of conversion rates used, if any, should be provided.

(i)   Sampling for exporters/producers in Norway

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all exporters/producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known by contacting the Commission and providing the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’), |
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the turnover in local currency and the volume in kg of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’),

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg of the product concerned sold on the domestic market during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’), |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in kg of the product concerned sold on the domestic market during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’),

| — | whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (3) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers), |
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whether the company intends to claim an individual margin (3) (individual margins can only be claimed by producers),

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the production volume in kg of the product concerned, the production capacity and the investments in production capacity (i.e. harvested) during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’), |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the production volume in kg of the product concerned, the production capacity and the investments in production capacity (i.e. harvested) during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’),

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (4) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, and their respective production volume (i.e. harvested) covered in the volume reported above, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (4) involved in the production and/or selling (export and/or domestic) of the product concerned, and their respective production volume (i.e. harvested) covered in the volume reported above,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

By providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporters/producers, the Commission will, in addition, contact the authorities of the exporting country, and any known associations of exporters/producers.

(ii)   Sampling for importers

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission and to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6(b)(i) and in the formats indicated in point 7:

| — | name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person, |
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name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers and contact person,

| — | the total turnover in € of the company during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’), |
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the total turnover in € of the company during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’),

| — | the total number of employees, |
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the total number of employees,

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned, |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the product concerned,

| — | the volume in kg and value in € of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’) of the imported product concerned originating in Norway, |
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the volume in kg and value in € of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006 (investigation period — ‘IP’) of the imported product concerned originating in Norway,

| — | the names and the precise activities of all related companies (5) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned, |
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the names and the precise activities of all related companies (5) involved in the production and/or selling of the product concerned,

| — | any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample, |
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any other relevant information that would assist the Commission in the selection of the sample,

By providing the above information, the company agrees to its possible inclusion in the sample. If the company is chosen to be part of the sample, this will imply replying to a questionnaire and accepting an on-the-spot investigation of its response. If the company indicates that it does not agree to its possible inclusion in the sample, it will be deemed to not have co-operated in the investigation. The consequences of non-cooperation are set out in point 8 below.

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of importers, the Commission will, in addition, contact any known associations of importers.

(iii)   Final selection of the sample

All interested parties wishing to submit any relevant information regarding the selection of the sample must do so within the time limit set in point 6(b)(ii).

The Commission intends to make the final selection of the sample after having consulted the parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample.

Companies included in the sample must reply to a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6 (b)(iii) and must co-operate within the framework of the investigation.

If sufficient co-operation is not forthcoming, the Commission may base its findings, in accordance with Articles 17(4) and 18 of the basic Regulation, on the facts available. A finding based on facts available may be less advantageous to the party concerned, as explained in point 8.

(b)   Questionnaires

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the sampled exporters/producers in Norway, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers that cooperated in the proceeding that led to the imposition of the existing measures, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.

Exporters/producers in Norway claiming an individual margin, with a view to the application of Articles 17(3) and 9(6) of the basic Regulation, must submit a completed questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(ii) of this notice. They therefore must request a questionnaire within the time limit set in point 6(a)(i). However, such parties should be aware that if sampling is applied to exporters/producers, the Commission may nonetheless decide not to calculate an individual margin for them, if the number of exporters or producers is so large that individual examination would be unduly burdensome and would prevent the timely completion of the investigation.

(c)   Collection of information and holding of hearings

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

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

6.   Time limits

(a)   General time limits

(i)   For parties to request a questionnaire

All interested parties should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

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

Companies selected in a sample must submit questionnaire replies within the time limits specified in point 6(b)(iii).

(iii)   Hearings

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

(b)   Specific time limit in respect of sampling

| (i) | The information specified in points 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(i)

The information specified in points 5(a)(i) and 5(a)(ii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (ii) | All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(ii)

All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5(a)(iii) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (iii) | The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample. |
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(iii)

The questionnaire replies from sampled parties must reach the Commission within 37 days from the date of the notification of their inclusion in the sample.

7.   Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence

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

Commission address for correspondence:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate General for Trade |
| Directorate H |
| Office: J-79 5/16 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax (32-2) 295 65 05 |

European Commission

Directorate General for Trade

Directorate H

Office: J-79 5/16

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05

8.   Non-cooperation

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

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

9.   Schedule of the investigation

It is recalled that the initiation of interim reviews such as this one merely indicates that the Commission will investigate whether measures in their current level are appropriate. The initiation of this review therefore, in no way prejudges the outcome of the investigation. The existing measures will stay in force throughout this investigation which will be concluded according to Article 11(5) of the basic Regulation, within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

(2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2006, p. 1.

(3)  Individual margins may be claimed pursuant to Article 17(3) of the basic Regulation for companies not included in the sample.

(4)  For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).

(5)  For guidance on the meaning of related companies, please refer to Article 143 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.

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

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/30 |
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21.4.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/30

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Notice inviting applications for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in one or more of blocks/part-blocks D9, D18b, E10, E14, E15b, E17c and E18b of the Dutch continental shelf

(2007/C 88/11)

The Minister for Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands hereby gives notice that an application has been received for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in blocks/part-blocks D9, D18b, E10, E14, E15b, E17c and E18b as indicated on the map appended as Annex 3 to the Mining Regulation (Mijnbouwregeling) (Government Gazette (Staatscourant) 2002, No 245).

With reference to Article 3(2) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (1) and the publication required by Article 15 of the Mining Act (Mijnbouwwet) (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) 2002, No 542), the Minister for Economic Affairs hereby invites interested parties to submit an application for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in blocks/part-blocks D9, D18b, E10, E14, E15b, E17c and E18b.

The Minister for Economic Affairs is the competent authority for the granting of authorisations. The criteria, conditions and requirements referred to in Articles 5(1), 5(2) and 6(2) of the Directive are set out in the Mining Act (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2002, No 542).

Applications may be submitted during the 13 weeks following the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union and should be sent to the Minister for Economic Affairs, for the attention of the Director for the Energy Market, Bezuidenhoutseweg 30, The Hague, Netherlands, and marked ‘personal’. Applications submitted after the expiry of this period will not be considered.

A decision on the applications will be taken not later than twelve months after this period has expired.

Further information can be obtained from the following telephone number: (31-70) 379 7382.

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

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| 21.4.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 88/31 |
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21.4.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 88/31

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4651 — Cinven/Camaïeu)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 88/12)

| 1. | On 13 April 2007, 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 Cinven Limited belonging to the Cinven group (‘Cinven’; UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Modamax S.A. which controls the undertaking Camaïeu S.A. (‘Camaïeu’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 13 April 2007, 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 Cinven Limited belonging to the Cinven group (‘Cinven’; UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Modamax S.A. which controls the undertaking Camaïeu S.A. (‘Camaïeu’, France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Cinven: investment fund; |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Cinven: investment fund;

| — | for Camaïeu: retail trade in women's fashion wear. |
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for Camaïeu: retail trade in women's fashion wear.

| 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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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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4651 — Cinven/Camaïeu, 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4651 — Cinven/Camaïeu, 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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