# Official Journal C 275/2009

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  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.275.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 275 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5214 November 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.275.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 275

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5214 November 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 275/01 | Commission Opinion of 10 November 2009 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty | 1 |
| 2009/C 275/02 | Commission Opinion of 12 November 2009 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station, located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

2009/C 275/01

Commission Opinion of 10 November 2009 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

1

2009/C 275/02

Commission Opinion of 12 November 2009 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station, located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

2

| | II   Information |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 275/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2009/C 275/04 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2009/C 275/05 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 11 |
| 2009/C 275/06 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5621 — Univeg/Ciccolella/Subsidiaries of Univeg) (
  1
  ) | 16 |

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 275/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

3

2009/C 275/04

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

7

2009/C 275/05

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections

11

2009/C 275/06

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5621 — Univeg/Ciccolella/Subsidiaries of Univeg) (
  1
  )

1

16

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 275/07 | Euro exchange rates | 17 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2009/C 275/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  ) | 18 |
| 2009/C 275/09 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  ) | 23 |
| 2009/C 275/10 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  ) | 28 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 275/07

Euro exchange rates

17

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2009/C 275/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  )

1

18

2009/C 275/09

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  )

1

23

2009/C 275/10

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (
  1
  )

1

28

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 275/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5693 — Hal Holding/Safilo Group) (
  1
  ) | 33 |
| 2009/C 275/12 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5629 — Normeston/MOL/MET JV) (
  1
  ) | 34 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 275/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5693 — Hal Holding/Safilo Group) (
  1
  )

1

33

2009/C 275/12

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5629 — Normeston/MOL/MET JV) (
  1
  )

1

34

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/1 |
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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 10 November 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the German text is authentic)

2009/C 275/01

On 28 May 2009, the European Commission received from the German Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data, the Commission has considered that the plan concerned a modification to an existing plan on which an opinion had already been given on 21 June 2007. The Commission has further taken into consideration that the intermediate storage facility for irradiated fuel resulting from this modification is designed to operate up to 40 years and could remain in operation after decommissioning and dismantling of the existing power station. Following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

| 1. | The planned modification does not require adjustment of the existing authorised discharge limits for gaseous and liquid discharges. |
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1.

The planned modification does not require adjustment of the existing authorised discharge limits for gaseous and liquid discharges.

| 2. | The planned modification has no consequences in relation to solid radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the power station. |
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2.

The planned modification has no consequences in relation to solid radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the power station.

| 3. | The planned modification has no consequences in relation to unplanned discharges of radioactive effluents which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data of the existing plan. |
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3.

The planned modification has no consequences in relation to unplanned discharges of radioactive effluents which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data of the existing plan.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in the Federal Republic of Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 12 November 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station, located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2009/C 275/02

On 5 June 2009, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

| 1. | The distance between the power station and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Belgium, is 3 km. Luxembourg is the next nearest Member State at a distance of 70 km. Germany and The Netherlands are at distances of 95 km and 97 km respectively. |
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1.

The distance between the power station and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Belgium, is 3 km. Luxembourg is the next nearest Member State at a distance of 70 km. Germany and The Netherlands are at distances of 95 km and 97 km respectively.

| 2. | During normal dismantling operations the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State. |
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2.

During normal dismantling operations the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State.

| 3. | Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before being transferred to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in France. There are no plans to export radioactive waste out of France. |
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3.

Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before being transferred to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in France. There are no plans to export radioactive waste out of France.

| 4. | In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population. |
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4.

In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/3 |
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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/3

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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)

2009/C 275/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.9.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 739/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ripartizione delle risorse per le misure di cui all’articolo 4 della legge 499/1999 |
| Legal basis | Articolo 4 della legge n. 499 del 23 dicembre 1999 |
| Type of measure | Scheme |
| Objective | Technical support, encouraging quality products, forestry, advertising etc. |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Example budget for 2007: EUR 177 733 026,05, total budget: EUR 1 066 398 156,30 |
| Intensity | Variable (up to 100 %) |
| Duration (period) | 2009-2014 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture and forestry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero delle Politiche Agricole, Alimentari e Forestali |
| Via XX Settembre 20 |
| 00187 Roma RM |
| ITALIA |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.9.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 739/07

Member State

Italy

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ripartizione delle risorse per le misure di cui all’articolo 4 della legge 499/1999

Legal basis

Articolo 4 della legge n. 499 del 23 dicembre 1999

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Technical support, encouraging quality products, forestry, advertising etc.

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Example budget for 2007: EUR 177 733 026,05, total budget: EUR 1 066 398 156,30

Intensity

Variable (up to 100 %)

Duration (period)

2009-2014

Economic sectors

Agriculture and forestry

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero delle Politiche Agricole, Alimentari e Forestali

Via XX Settembre 20

00187 Roma RM

ITALIA

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.8.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 170/09 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sardegna |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aiuto alla ristrutturazione dell’azienda «Cantina sociale della vernaccia» con sede a Oristano |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale 19 gennaio 1998, n. 4 «Interventi a favore delle aziende agricole in difficoltà».
  Legge regionale 29 maggio 2007, n. 2 «Legge finanziaria 2007», art. 21 Decreto assessorale n. 3152/DecA/102 del 17 dicembre 2008. |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Restructuring a firm in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 845 596 |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Aid ad hoc |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Assessorato dell’Agricoltura e Riforma Agro Pastorale |
| Via Pessagno 4 |
| 09126 Cagliari CA |
| ITALIA |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.8.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 170/09

Member State

Italy

Region

Sardegna

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aiuto alla ristrutturazione dell’azienda «Cantina sociale della vernaccia» con sede a Oristano

Legal basis

Legge regionale 19 gennaio 1998, n. 4 «Interventi a favore delle aziende agricole in difficoltà».

Legge regionale 29 maggio 2007, n. 2 «Legge finanziaria 2007», art. 21 Decreto assessorale n. 3152/DecA/102 del 17 dicembre 2008.

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Restructuring a firm in difficulty

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 845 596

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Aid ad hoc

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Assessorato dell’Agricoltura e Riforma Agro Pastorale

Via Pessagno 4

09126 Cagliari CA

ITALIA

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.10.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 424/09 |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Niederösterreich |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Beihilfen zur Behebung von Katastrophenschäden |
| Legal basis | §3 Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, BGBI. Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F; Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Beihilfen zur Behebung von Katastrophenschäden des Landes Niederösterreich |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Compensation for damage due to natural disasters in 2009 |
| Form of aid | Subsidy |
| Budget | Estimated annual budget ca EUR 1,5 million |
| Intensity | 50 % of the eligible damage |
| Duration (period) | One-off |
| Economic sectors | Annex I |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung |
| Gruppe Land- und Forstwirtschaft — Abteilung Landwirtschaftsförderung |
| Landhausplatz 1 |
| 3109 St. Pölten |
| ÖSTERREICH |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.10.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 424/09

Member State

Austria

Region

Niederösterreich

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Beihilfen zur Behebung von Katastrophenschäden

Legal basis

§3 Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, BGBI. Nr. 201/1996 i.d.g.F; Richtlinien für die Gewährung von Beihilfen zur Behebung von Katastrophenschäden des Landes Niederösterreich

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Compensation for damage due to natural disasters in 2009

Form of aid

Subsidy

Budget

Estimated annual budget ca EUR 1,5 million

Intensity

50 % of the eligible damage

Duration (period)

One-off

Economic sectors

Annex I

Name and address of the granting authority

Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung

Gruppe Land- und Forstwirtschaft — Abteilung Landwirtschaftsförderung

Landhausplatz 1

3109 St. Pölten

ÖSTERREICH

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.10.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 486/09 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Bayern |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Änderung der Richtlinien über Zuwendungen nach dem Bayerische Vertragsnaturschutzprogramm Wald (VNPWaldR 2007) |
| Legal basis | Richtlinien über Zuwendungen nach dem Bayerische Vertragsnaturschutzprogramm Wald (VNPWaldR 2007), Bayerisches Zukunftsprogramm Agrarwirtschaft und ländlicher Raum 2007 bis 2013 (BayZAL), Art. 20 bis 22 des Waldgesetzes für Bayern (BayWaldG) in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom 22 Juli 2005 (GVBl Nr. 15/2005, 7902-1-L), Bayerische Haushaltordnung (ByHO) und die Verwaltungsvorschriften hierzu. |
| Type of measure | Forest-environmental measure and non-productive investments |
| Objective | The measure concerns an adjustment of the aid measure for forest-environmental payments and non-productive investments as to include more areas. |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 8 million |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2010-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Forestry sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ämter für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten in Bayern |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.10.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 486/09

Member State

Germany

Region

Bayern

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Änderung der Richtlinien über Zuwendungen nach dem Bayerische Vertragsnaturschutzprogramm Wald (VNPWaldR 2007)

Legal basis

Richtlinien über Zuwendungen nach dem Bayerische Vertragsnaturschutzprogramm Wald (VNPWaldR 2007), Bayerisches Zukunftsprogramm Agrarwirtschaft und ländlicher Raum 2007 bis 2013 (BayZAL), Art. 20 bis 22 des Waldgesetzes für Bayern (BayWaldG) in der Fassung der Bekanntmachung vom 22 Juli 2005 (GVBl Nr. 15/2005, 7902-1-L), Bayerische Haushaltordnung (ByHO) und die Verwaltungsvorschriften hierzu.

Type of measure

Forest-environmental measure and non-productive investments

Objective

The measure concerns an adjustment of the aid measure for forest-environmental payments and non-productive investments as to include more areas.

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 8 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2010-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Ämter für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten in Bayern

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 23.9.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 76/09 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | England |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | English Woodland Grant Scheme |
| Legal basis | Forestry Act 1975 |
| Type of measure | Afforestation of agricultural and non-agricultural land, forest-environment commitments, non-productive investments and technical support in forestry sector |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant and subsidised services |
| Budget | Overall budget GBP 125 million (around EUR 145,8 million) |
| Intensity | Up to 100 % |
| Duration (period) | From the date of the Commission Decision until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Forestry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Forestry Commission |
| Silvan House |
| 231 Corstorpine Road |
| Edinburgh |
| EH12 7AT |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Date of adoption of the decision

23.9.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 76/09

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

England

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

English Woodland Grant Scheme

Legal basis

Forestry Act 1975

Type of measure

Afforestation of agricultural and non-agricultural land, forest-environment commitments, non-productive investments and technical support in forestry sector

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant and subsidised services

Budget

Overall budget GBP 125 million (around EUR 145,8 million)

Intensity

Up to 100 %

Duration (period)

From the date of the Commission Decision until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry

Name and address of the granting authority

Forestry Commission

Silvan House

231 Corstorpine Road

Edinburgh

EH12 7AT

UNITED KINGDOM

Other information

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

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

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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/7

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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)

2009/C 275/04

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.3.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 290/07 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Réduction des capacités |
| Legal basis | Décret no 2007-882 du 14 mai 2007 relatif à certaines zones soumises à contraintes environnementales et modifiant le code rural |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Reduction of nitrogen input |
| Form of aid | Direct Grant |
| Budget | EUR 10 000 000 |
| Intensity | In the case of factory farming, the maximum aid intensity is EUR 150 500. In the case of dairy producers, the aid intensity depends on the milk reference quantity. |
| Duration (period) | Two years |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | TPG d’Ille et Vilaine: |
| Cité administrative |
| Avenue Janvier |
| 35000 Rennes |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.3.2008

Reference number of State Aid

N 290/07

Member State

France

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Réduction des capacités

Legal basis

Décret no 2007-882 du 14 mai 2007 relatif à certaines zones soumises à contraintes environnementales et modifiant le code rural

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Reduction of nitrogen input

Form of aid

Direct Grant

Budget

EUR 10 000 000

Intensity

In the case of factory farming, the maximum aid intensity is EUR 150 500. In the case of dairy producers, the aid intensity depends on the milk reference quantity.

Duration (period)

Two years

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

TPG d’Ille et Vilaine:

Cité administrative

Avenue Janvier

35000 Rennes

FRANCE

| TPG du Finistère: |
| --- |
| 4 square Marc Sangnier |
| BP 871 |
| 29279 Brest Cédex |
| FRANCE |

TPG du Finistère:

4 square Marc Sangnier

BP 871

29279 Brest Cédex

FRANCE

| TPG des Côtes d’Armor: |
| --- |
| 17 rue de la Gare |
| BP 2366 |
| 22023 Saint-Brieuc |
| FRANCE |

TPG des Côtes d’Armor:

17 rue de la Gare

BP 2366

22023 Saint-Brieuc

FRANCE

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.10.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 470/07 |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Podpora ozdravování polních a speciálních plodin – biologická a fyzikální ochrana jako náhrada chemické ochrany rostlin |
| Legal basis | — | Zákon č. 252/1997 Sb., o zemědělství |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.10.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 470/07

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Podpora ozdravování polních a speciálních plodin – biologická a fyzikální ochrana jako náhrada chemické ochrany rostlin

Legal basis

—

Zákon č. 252/1997 Sb., o zemědělství

| — | Zásady vydané Ministerstvem zemědělství, kterými se stanovují podmínky pro poskytování dotací |
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Zásady vydané Ministerstvem zemědělství, kterými se stanovují podmínky pro poskytování dotací

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Agri-environmental commitments

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

Annual: CZK 14 million (approximately EUR 560 000)

Total: CZK 84 million (approximately EUR 3 360 000)

Intensity

Up to 100 % of eligible expenses

Duration (period)

Until 30 September 2012

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

| Ministerstvo zemědělství |
| --- |
| Těšnov 17 |
| 117 05 Praha 1 |
| ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA |

Ministerstvo zemědělství

Těšnov 17

117 05 Praha 1

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 25.8.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 698/07 |
| Member State | Latvia |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Lauksaimniecības un pārtikas preču tirgus veicināšanas programma |
| Legal basis | Lauksaimniecības un lauku attīstības likums (24.4.2004.) (Publicēts: Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 64; 23.4.2004.);
  Ministru kabineta 2007. gada 23. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 78 “Noteikumi par valsts atbalstu lauksaimniecībai 2007. gadā un tā piešķiršanas kārtību” 9. pielikums. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Technical support; advertising |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget LVL 8 270 000 (around EUR 11 767 000) |
| Intensity | Up to 100 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lauku Atbalsta Dienests |
| Respublikas laukums 2 |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| LATVIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.8.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 698/07

Member State

Latvia

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Lauksaimniecības un pārtikas preču tirgus veicināšanas programma

Legal basis

Lauksaimniecības un lauku attīstības likums (24.4.2004.) (Publicēts: Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr. 64; 23.4.2004.);

Ministru kabineta 2007. gada 23. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 78 “Noteikumi par valsts atbalstu lauksaimniecībai 2007. gadā un tā piešķiršanas kārtību” 9. pielikums.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Technical support; advertising

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget LVL 8 270 000 (around EUR 11 767 000)

Intensity

Up to 100 %

Duration (period)

Until 30.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Lauku Atbalsta Dienests

Respublikas laukums 2

Rīga, LV-1981

LATVIJA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.8.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 224/08 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Hesse |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Hessisches Integriertes Agrarumweltprogramm (HIAP) |
| Legal basis | Beihilferichtlinien für die nachhaltige Bewirtschaftung landwirtschaftlicher und naturschutzfachlich wertvoller Flächen in Hessen, Teil II: Hessisches Integriertes Agrarumweltprogramm (HIAP) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Agri-environmental commitments and Natura 2000 payments |
| Form of aid | Direct grants |
| Budget | Total budget of EUR 17,5 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Kreisausschüsse von 16 hessichen Landkreisen |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.8.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 224/08

Member State

Germany

Region

Hesse

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Hessisches Integriertes Agrarumweltprogramm (HIAP)

Legal basis

Beihilferichtlinien für die nachhaltige Bewirtschaftung landwirtschaftlicher und naturschutzfachlich wertvoller Flächen in Hessen, Teil II: Hessisches Integriertes Agrarumweltprogramm (HIAP)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Agri-environmental commitments and Natura 2000 payments

Form of aid

Direct grants

Budget

Total budget of EUR 17,5 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Kreisausschüsse von 16 hessichen Landkreisen

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 17.6.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 455/08 |
| Member State | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Region | Saxony |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Agrarumweltmaßnahmen |
| Legal basis | Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft zur Förderung von flächenbezogenen Agrarumweltmaßnahmen und der ökologischen Waldmehrung im Freistaat Sachsen (Förderrichtlinie Agrarumweltmaßnahmen und Waldmehrung — RL AuW/2007) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To promote organic farming in the Federal State of Saxony |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 40 400 000 |
| Intensity | Variable |
| Duration (period) | 2007-2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Plauen |
| Europaratstraße 7 |
| 08523 Plauen |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

17.6.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 455/08

Member State

Federal Republic of Germany

Region

Saxony

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Agrarumweltmaßnahmen

Legal basis

Richtlinie des Sächsischen Staatsministeriums für Umwelt und Landwirtschaft zur Förderung von flächenbezogenen Agrarumweltmaßnahmen und der ökologischen Waldmehrung im Freistaat Sachsen (Förderrichtlinie Agrarumweltmaßnahmen und Waldmehrung — RL AuW/2007)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To promote organic farming in the Federal State of Saxony

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 40 400 000

Intensity

Variable

Duration (period)

2007-2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Plauen

Europaratstraße 7

08523 Plauen

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft |
| --- |
| Zwickau Postfach 20 09 02 |
| 08009 Zwickau |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft

Zwickau Postfach 20 09 02

08009 Zwickau

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Zwönitz |
| --- |
| Wiesenstraße 4 |
| 08297 Zwönitz |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Zwönitz

Wiesenstraße 4

08297 Zwönitz

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Lehranstalt Freiberg-Zug |
| --- |
| Hauptstraße 150 |
| 09599 Freiberg |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Lehranstalt Freiberg-Zug

Hauptstraße 150

09599 Freiberg

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Mockrehna |
| --- |
| Schildauer Straße 18 |
| 04862 Mockrehna |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Mockrehna

Schildauer Straße 18

04862 Mockrehna

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau Rötha-Wurzen |
| --- |
| Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1 |
| 04571 Rötha |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau Rötha-Wurzen

Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1

04571 Rötha

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft |
| --- |
| Döbeln-Mittweida |
| Klostergärten 4 |
| 04720 Döbeln |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft

Döbeln-Mittweida

Klostergärten 4

04720 Döbeln

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Großenhain |
| --- |
| Remonteplatz 2 |
| 01558 Großenhain |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Großenhain

Remonteplatz 2

01558 Großenhain

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Pirna |
| --- |
| Krietzschwitzer Straße 20 |
| 01796 Pirna |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft Pirna

Krietzschwitzer Straße 20

01796 Pirna

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft |
| --- |
| Niesky-Kamenz Postfach 12 39 |
| 02902 Niesky |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft

Niesky-Kamenz Postfach 12 39

02902 Niesky

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Löbau |
| --- |
| Postfach 12 63 |
| 02702 Löbau |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatliches Amt für Landwirtschaft mit Fachschule für Landwirtschaft Löbau

Postfach 12 63

02702 Löbau

DEUTSCHLAND

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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/11

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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

2009/C 275/05

| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.7.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 207/08 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Cataluña |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayuda para préstamos con bonificación para fomentar la implantación de mallas de protección contra el granizo (Cataluña) |
| Legal basis | Proyecto de Orden por la cual se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la línea de créditos del Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentación y Acción Rural para el fomento de la protección contra el granizo en las explotaciones frutícolas de manzano y peral de Cataluña y se convocan los correspondientes al año 2008 |
| Type of measure | Investment aid into agricultural primary production |
| Objective | Reduction of production costs and improvement in quality |
| Form of aid | Subsidised loans |
| Budget | Total: EUR 105 000 000, annually: EUR 21 000 000 |
| Intensity | Up to 50 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentación y Acción Rural |
| Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 612-614 |
| 08007 Barcelona |
| ESPAÑA |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.7.2008

Reference number of State Aid

N 207/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Cataluña

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayuda para préstamos con bonificación para fomentar la implantación de mallas de protección contra el granizo (Cataluña)

Legal basis

Proyecto de Orden por la cual se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la línea de créditos del Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentación y Acción Rural para el fomento de la protección contra el granizo en las explotaciones frutícolas de manzano y peral de Cataluña y se convocan los correspondientes al año 2008

Type of measure

Investment aid into agricultural primary production

Objective

Reduction of production costs and improvement in quality

Form of aid

Subsidised loans

Budget

Total: EUR 105 000 000, annually: EUR 21 000 000

Intensity

Up to 50 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2012

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Departamento de Agricultura, Alimentación y Acción Rural

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 612-614

08007 Barcelona

ESPAÑA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.10.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 168/09 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Interventi a favore dell′azienda agricola Cantina di Marribiu |
| Legal basis | Decreto dell′Assessore n. 3148/DecA/101 del 17 dicembre 2008 |
| Type of measure | Restructuring Aid |
| Objective | Restructuring |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget EUR 840 665 |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | From approval by the Commission |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Assessorato dell′agricoltura e riforma agro pastorale |
| Via Pessagno 4 |
| 09126 Cagliari CA |
| ITALIA |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.10.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 168/09

Member State

Italy

Region

Sardinia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Interventi a favore dell′azienda agricola Cantina di Marribiu

Legal basis

Decreto dell′Assessore n. 3148/DecA/101 del 17 dicembre 2008

Type of measure

Restructuring Aid

Objective

Restructuring

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget EUR 840 665

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

From approval by the Commission

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Assessorato dell′agricoltura e riforma agro pastorale

Via Pessagno 4

09126 Cagliari CA

ITALIA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.9.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 215/09 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | France métropolitaine and départements d'outre-mer |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aides aux investissements en faveur des entreprises de transformation et de commercialisation du secteur agricole |
| Legal basis | Les articles L 1511-2, L 1511-3 et L 1511-5 du code général des collectivités territoriales, les décrets no 99-1060 du 16 décembre et no 2003-367 du 18 avril 2003 et l'article L 621-1 et suivantes du code rural. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | The aim of the aid scheme is to improve the competitiveness of the agri-food industries and the efficiency of businesses which process and market agricultural products |
| Form of aid | Direct grants, loans and interest-rate subsidies |
| Budget | EUR 225 million (EUR 45 million per annum, including additional national aid provided for in rural development plans) |
| Intensity | Max. 75 % |
| Duration (period) | 31 December 2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector, NACE Rev.2: 01.6, 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.8, 10.9, 11, 12, 13.1, 46.1, 46.2, 46.3 |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Monsieur le sous-directeur de la SDOE-DGPAAT |
| 3 rue Barbet de Jouy |
| 75349 Paris 07 SP |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.9.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 215/09

Member State

France

Region

France métropolitaine and départements d'outre-mer

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aides aux investissements en faveur des entreprises de transformation et de commercialisation du secteur agricole

Legal basis

Les articles L 1511-2, L 1511-3 et L 1511-5 du code général des collectivités territoriales, les décrets no 99-1060 du 16 décembre et no 2003-367 du 18 avril 2003 et l'article L 621-1 et suivantes du code rural.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

The aim of the aid scheme is to improve the competitiveness of the agri-food industries and the efficiency of businesses which process and market agricultural products

Form of aid

Direct grants, loans and interest-rate subsidies

Budget

EUR 225 million (EUR 45 million per annum, including additional national aid provided for in rural development plans)

Intensity

Max. 75 %

Duration (period)

31 December 2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector, NACE Rev.2: 01.6, 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.8, 10.9, 11, 12, 13.1, 46.1, 46.2, 46.3

Name and address of the granting authority

Monsieur le sous-directeur de la SDOE-DGPAAT

3 rue Barbet de Jouy

75349 Paris 07 SP

FRANCE

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.8.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 270/09 |
| Member State | Latvia |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Atbalsts kredītgarantiju veidā |
| Legal basis | Ministru kabineta noteikumu projekts “Lauksaimniecības un lauku attīstības kredītu garantēšanas kārtība”. |
| Type of measure | Guarantee |
| Objective | Investments of the primary producers and the processors of Annex I agricultural products, and setting up of young farmers |
| Form of aid | After payment of a premium, guarantee of 70 % of a loan for investments or setting up support |
| Budget | Overall budget LVL 250 000 000 (around EUR 355 720 000) |
| Intensity | Investments: up to 60 %; setting up aid: up to 100 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lauku atbalsta dienests |
| Respublikas laukums 2 |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| LATVIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.8.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 270/09

Member State

Latvia

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Atbalsts kredītgarantiju veidā

Legal basis

Ministru kabineta noteikumu projekts “Lauksaimniecības un lauku attīstības kredītu garantēšanas kārtība”.

Type of measure

Guarantee

Objective

Investments of the primary producers and the processors of Annex I agricultural products, and setting up of young farmers

Form of aid

After payment of a premium, guarantee of 70 % of a loan for investments or setting up support

Budget

Overall budget LVL 250 000 000 (around EUR 355 720 000)

Intensity

Investments: up to 60 %; setting up aid: up to 100 %

Duration (period)

Until 30.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Lauku atbalsta dienests

Respublikas laukums 2

Rīga, LV-1981

LATVIJA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.8.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 301/09 |
| Member State | Latvia |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Atbalsts kredītprocentu daļējai dzēšanai |
| Legal basis | Noteikumu projekts “Atbalsts investīciju veicināšanai lauksaimniecībā”, pasākums “Atbalsts kredītprocentu dzēšanai”. |
| Type of measure | Investment aid into agricultural primary production |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Interest rate subsidy |
| Budget | Overall budget LVL 60 000 000 (around EUR 85 373 000) |
| Intensity | Up to 60 % |
| Duration (period) | From 1.1.2010 until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lauku atbalsta dienests |
| Republikas laukums 2 |
| Rīga, LV-1981 |
| LATVIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.8.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 301/09

Member State

Latvia

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Atbalsts kredītprocentu daļējai dzēšanai

Legal basis

Noteikumu projekts “Atbalsts investīciju veicināšanai lauksaimniecībā”, pasākums “Atbalsts kredītprocentu dzēšanai”.

Type of measure

Investment aid into agricultural primary production

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Interest rate subsidy

Budget

Overall budget LVL 60 000 000 (around EUR 85 373 000)

Intensity

Up to 60 %

Duration (period)

From 1.1.2010 until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Lauku atbalsta dienests

Republikas laukums 2

Rīga, LV-1981

LATVIJA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 4.9.2009 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 351/09 |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Bestrijding van salmonella, wijziging van de steunmaatregel en de heffing, aanpassing van N 528/02 |
| Legal basis | Wet op de bedrijfsorganisaties (artikel 126), Instellingsbesluit Productschap Pluimvee en Eieren (artikelen 6 en 8), ontwerpverordening subsidieverlening terugdringing salmonella (PPE) 2009, ontwerpverordening tegemoetkoming aankoop vaccindoses ter bestrijding van salmonella (PPE 2009), Verordening hygiëne voorschriften pluimveehouderij (PPE) 2007, Verordening algemene bepalingen heffingen (PPE) 2005, Verordening bestemmingsheffingen veeziektenfonds (PPE) 2009, Verordening tot wijziging van de Verordening bestemmingsheffingen veeziektenfonds (PPE) 2009-I en ontwerpverordening bestemmingsheffingen Veeziektenfonds salmonellamaatregelen (PPE) 2010. |
| Type of measure | Parafiscal levy, risk and crisis management — animal diseases |
| Objective | The measure concerns an adjustment of the aid and the parafiscal levy for the prevention and eradication of poultry diseases (Salmonella) |
| Form of aid | Parafiscal levy |
| Budget | Approximately EUR 20,4 million in total for the period 2009-2013; EUR 3,4 million per year |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | 2009-2013 |
| Economic sectors | Agricultural sector; poultry and egg sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Productschappen Vee, Vlees en Eieren |
| Louis Braillelaan 80 |
| Postbus 460 |
| 2700 AL Zoetermeer |
| NEDERLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.9.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 351/09

Member State

The Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Bestrijding van salmonella, wijziging van de steunmaatregel en de heffing, aanpassing van N 528/02

Legal basis

Wet op de bedrijfsorganisaties (artikel 126), Instellingsbesluit Productschap Pluimvee en Eieren (artikelen 6 en 8), ontwerpverordening subsidieverlening terugdringing salmonella (PPE) 2009, ontwerpverordening tegemoetkoming aankoop vaccindoses ter bestrijding van salmonella (PPE 2009), Verordening hygiëne voorschriften pluimveehouderij (PPE) 2007, Verordening algemene bepalingen heffingen (PPE) 2005, Verordening bestemmingsheffingen veeziektenfonds (PPE) 2009, Verordening tot wijziging van de Verordening bestemmingsheffingen veeziektenfonds (PPE) 2009-I en ontwerpverordening bestemmingsheffingen Veeziektenfonds salmonellamaatregelen (PPE) 2010.

Type of measure

Parafiscal levy, risk and crisis management — animal diseases

Objective

The measure concerns an adjustment of the aid and the parafiscal levy for the prevention and eradication of poultry diseases (Salmonella)

Form of aid

Parafiscal levy

Budget

Approximately EUR 20,4 million in total for the period 2009-2013; EUR 3,4 million per year

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

2009-2013

Economic sectors

Agricultural sector; poultry and egg sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Productschappen Vee, Vlees en Eieren

Louis Braillelaan 80

Postbus 460

2700 AL Zoetermeer

NEDERLAND

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| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/16 |
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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/16

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5621 — Univeg/Ciccolella/Subsidiaries of Univeg)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/06

On 30 October 2009, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5621. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32009M5621. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/17 |
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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/17

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Euro exchange rates (1)

13 November 2009

2009/C 275/07

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4868 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 133,51 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4407 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89125 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,2375 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5098 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,3645 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,535 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 268,80 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7085 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1110 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,3008 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,2030 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6019 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5655 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,5227 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0172 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0615 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 721,20 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,0692 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1493 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3025 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 935,33 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0187 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 69,389 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 42,9278 |
| THB | Thai baht | 49,484 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5876 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,5859 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 68,7700 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4868

JPY

Japanese yen

133,51

DKK

Danish krone

7,4407

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89125

SEK

Swedish krona

10,2375

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5098

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,3645

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,535

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

268,80

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7085

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1110

RON

Romanian leu

4,3008

TRY

Turkish lira

2,2030

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6019

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5655

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,5227

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0172

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0615

KRW

South Korean won

1 721,20

ZAR

South African rand

11,0692

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1493

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3025

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 935,33

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0187

PHP

Philippine peso

69,389

RUB

Russian rouble

42,9278

THB

Thai baht

49,484

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5876

MXN

Mexican peso

19,5859

INR

Indian rupee

68,7700

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/18 |
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14.11.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/18

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/08

| Reference number of State Aid | X 6/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Zala
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata |
| Zalaegerszeg |
| Kossuth Lajos utca 17–19. |
| 8900 |
| MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY |
| http://www.zalaegerszeg.hu |

Reference number of State Aid

X 6/09

Member State

Hungary

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Zala

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Zalaegerszeg Megyei Jogú Város Önkormányzata

Zalaegerszeg

Kossuth Lajos utca 17–19.

8900

MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY

http://www.zalaegerszeg.hu

Title of the aid measure

Zalaegerszeg vállalkozásfejlesztési és befektetés-támogató programjáról szóló többször módosított 4/2007. (II.09.) sz. önkormányzati rendelet

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Zalaegerszeg vállalkzásfejlesztési és befektetés-támogató programjáról szóló többször módosított 4/2007. (II.09.) sz. önkormányzati rendelet

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.zalaegerszeg.hu/zeg-portal/document/1/0/7/3/4/doc_url/vallalkozasfejlesztes.doc

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XT 20/07

Modification XS 80/07

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

HUF 50,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission Decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

20 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 8/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | Bremen LIP 2008 |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Bremen
  Article 87(3)(a), Non-assisted areas |
| Granting authority | BIG Bremen mbH |
| BIG Bremer Investitions-Gesellschaft mbH |
| Kontorhaus am Markt |
| Langenstr. 2—4 |
| 28195 Bremen |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.big-bremen.de |

Reference number of State Aid

X 8/09

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

Bremen LIP 2008

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Bremen

Article 87(3)(a), Non-assisted areas

Granting authority

BIG Bremen mbH

BIG Bremer Investitions-Gesellschaft mbH

Kontorhaus am Markt

Langenstr. 2—4

28195 Bremen

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.big-bremen.de

| BIS Bremerhaven GmbH |
| --- |
| BIS Bremerhavener Gesellschaft für Investitionsförderung und Stadtentwicklung mbH |
| Am Alten Hafen 118 |
| 27568 Bremerhaven |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.bis-bremerhaven.de |

BIS Bremerhaven GmbH

BIS Bremerhavener Gesellschaft für Investitionsförderung und Stadtentwicklung mbH

Am Alten Hafen 118

27568 Bremerhaven

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.bis-bremerhaven.de

Title of the aid measure

Landesinvestitionsförderprogramm LIP 2008

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

§§ 23, 44 der Haushaltsordnung der Freien Hansestadt Bremen (Brem.GBl. 1971 S. 143, geänd. durch G v. 6.7.2004 Brem.GBl. S. 353)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.wirtschaft.bremen.de/sixcms/media.php/13/LIP2008.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XR 195/07

Modification XS 319/07

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 113,50 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Soft loan, Direct grant

Reference to the Commission Decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

CCI 2007DE162PO006 — 15,00 EUR (in Mio.)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

15 %

20 %

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

15 %

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| Reference number of State Aid | X 9/09 |
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| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | XR 31/07 |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Article 87(3)(a), Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Bundeswirtschaftsministerium |
| Scharnhorststraße 34—37 |
| 10115 Berlin |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.bmwi.de |

Reference number of State Aid

X 9/09

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

XR 31/07

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Article 87(3)(a), Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Bundeswirtschaftsministerium

Scharnhorststraße 34—37

10115 Berlin

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.bmwi.de

Title of the aid measure

Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Art. 91a Grundgesetz, Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ (GA) vom 12. Mai 1969, 36. Rahmenplan der GA

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Wirtschaft/Wirtschaftspolitik/Regionalpolitik/gemeinschaftsaufgabe,did=151098.html

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XR 31/07

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2011

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 1 300,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission Decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

EU-Kofinanzierung erfolgt über die jeweiligen Programme der Bundesländer — 100,00 EUR (in Mio.)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

30 %

20 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 13/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Emilia-Romagna
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Regione Emilia-Romagna |
| Direzione generale attivita’ produttive, commercio, turismo |
| Viale Aldo Moro 44 |
| 40127 Bologna BO |
| ITALIA |
| http://www.regione.emilia-romagna.it |
| http://www.ermesimprese.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 13/09

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Emilia-Romagna

Mixed

Granting authority

Regione Emilia-Romagna

Direzione generale attivita’ produttive, commercio, turismo

Viale Aldo Moro 44

40127 Bologna BO

ITALIA

http://www.regione.emilia-romagna.it

http://www.ermesimprese.it

Title of the aid measure

Misura 1.1 Azione B — Progetti Integrati di Impresa — Programma Triennale in materia di Attività Produttive

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale Emilia Romagna n. 2102 del 9.12.2008, attuativa della legge 27.10.1994, n. 598 e della legge 28.11.1965, n. 1329. Pubblicata nel Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna n. 223 del 31 dicembre 2008.

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.ermesimprese.it/wcm/ermesimprese/finanziamenti/Industria/mis_1_1b.htm

http://www.incentivi.mcc.it/html/html/MCC_EMILIA_ROMAGNA/agevolazioni_regionali_regione_new.html

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XS 167/07

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2009

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 25,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Interest subsidy

Reference to the Commission Decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

20 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 14/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Lithuania
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos Žemės ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6) |
| LT-01103 Vilnius |
| LIETUVA/LITHUANIA |
| http://www.zum.lt |

Reference number of State Aid

X 14/09

Member State

Lithuania

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Lithuania

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos Žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6)

LT-01103 Vilnius

LIETUVA/LITHUANIA

http://www.zum.lt

Title of the aid measure

Parama kreditų palūkanoms kompensuoti

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2008 m. gruodžio 23 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-706 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-160 „Dėl dalies palūkanų už investicinius kreditus, paimtus nuo 2007 m. gegužės 1 d. ir suteiktus su UAB žemės ūkio paskolų garantijų fondo garantija, kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“ (Žin., 2008, Nr. 150-6113)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=334801

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XP 7/08

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

LTL 4,00 (in millions)

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission Decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

40 %

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| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/23 |
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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/23

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/09

| Reference number of State Aid | X 18/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Member State reference number | LT |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Lithuania
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos Žemės ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6) |
| LT-01103 Vilnius |
| LIETUVA/LITHUANIA |
| http://www.zum.lt |

Reference number of State Aid

X 18/09

Member State

Lithuania

Member State reference number

LT

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Lithuania

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos Žemės ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 19 (Lelevelio g. 6)

LT-01103 Vilnius

LIETUVA/LITHUANIA

http://www.zum.lt

Title of the aid measure

Dalies garantinio užmokesčio kompensavimas kreditų su garantija gavėjams

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Lietuvos Respublikos žemės ūkio ministro 2008 m. gruodžio 17 d. įsakymas Nr. 3D-693 „Dėl žemės ūkio ministro 2007 m. balandžio 12 d. įsakymo Nr. 3D-161 „Dėl garantinio užmokesčio kreditų su garantija gavėjams kompensavimo taisyklių patvirtinimo“ pakeitimo“ (Žin., 2008, Nr. 147-5924)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=318345

http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=334388

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XP 5/08

Duration

24.12.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

LTL 1,50 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

40 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 19/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Bayern
  Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL) |
| Abteilung Förderwesen und Fachrecht (AFR) |
| Menzinger Str. 54 |
| 80638 München |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.lfl.bayern.de/ueber_uns/afr/ |

Reference number of State Aid

X 19/09

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Bayern

Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL)

Abteilung Förderwesen und Fachrecht (AFR)

Menzinger Str. 54

80638 München

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.lfl.bayern.de/ueber_uns/afr/

Title of the aid measure

Förderung der Ausbildung von Dorfhelferinnen

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

| — | Eckpunktepapier zur Ausbildung der Förderung der Ausbildung von Dorfhelferinnen |
| --- | --- |

—

Eckpunktepapier zur Ausbildung der Förderung der Ausbildung von Dorfhelferinnen

| — | Bayerisches Gesetz zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung der Agrarwirtschaft und des ländlichen Raums vom 8. Dezember 2006; Bayerisches Agrarwirtschaftsgesetz — BayAgrarWiG |
| --- | --- |

—

Bayerisches Gesetz zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung der Agrarwirtschaft und des ländlichen Raums vom 8. Dezember 2006; Bayerisches Agrarwirtschaftsgesetz — BayAgrarWiG

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.stmelf.bayern.de/agrarpolitik/programme/26373/ausbildkath.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XT 71/07

Duration

1.2.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

Education

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 0,08 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

10 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 20/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Northern Ireland
  Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Department for Social Department, Urban Regeneration Policy Unit |
| Lighthouse Building |
| 1 Cromac Place |
| Gasworks Business Park |
| Ormeau Road |
| Belfast |
| BT7 2JB |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| http://www.dsdni.gov.uk |

Reference number of State Aid

X 20/09

Member State

United Kingdom

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Northern Ireland

Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Department for Social Department, Urban Regeneration Policy Unit

Lighthouse Building

1 Cromac Place

Gasworks Business Park

Ormeau Road

Belfast

BT7 2JB

UNITED KINGDOM

http://www.dsdni.gov.uk

Title of the aid measure

Urban Development Grant Scheme

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

The Social Need (Northern Ireland) Order 1986

The European Communities Act 1972

(http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1972/ukpga_19720068_en_1.htm)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/udg_application_form.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XR 7/07

Duration

29.8.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

GBP 9,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

30 %

—

Environmental investment aid for energy saving measures (Article 21)

60 %

20 %

Environmental investment aid for high efficiency cogeneration (Article 22)

45 %

20 %

Environmental investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable energy sources (Article 23)

45 %

20 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 21/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Wales
  Article 87(3)(a), Article 87(3)(c)
  Non-assisted areas |
| Granting authority | Welsh Assembly Government |
| Plas Glyndwr |
| Kingsway |
| Cardiff |
| CF10 3AH |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
| http://new.wales.gov.uk |

Reference number of State Aid

X 21/09

Member State

United Kingdom

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Wales

Article 87(3)(a), Article 87(3)(c)

Non-assisted areas

Granting authority

Welsh Assembly Government

Plas Glyndwr

Kingsway

Cardiff

CF10 3AH

UNITED KINGDOM

http://new.wales.gov.uk

Title of the aid measure

SME Development Scheme Wales

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (Section 1)

http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/legResults.aspx?LegType=All+Primary&PageNumber=55&NavFrom=2&activeTextDocId=515803

Government of Wales Act

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/ukpga_20060032_en_1

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://wales.gov.uk/docs/det/report/081222stateaidsmedevelopmentschemeen.pdf?lang=en

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

GBP 10,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Loan, Interest rate subsidy, Grant, Repayable advances

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

European Regional Development Fund — GBP 1,00 (in millions)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

Aid for SME participation in fairs (Article 27)

50 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 22/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Member State reference number | RGE 70/2008 |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Comunidad Valenciana
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Agencia Valenciana de Turismo |
| Avenida de Aragón 30, 8o |
| 46021 Valencia |
| ESPAÑA |
| http://www.comunidad-valenciana.com |

Reference number of State Aid

X 22/09

Member State

Spain

Member State reference number

RGE 70/2008

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Comunidad Valenciana

Mixed

Granting authority

Agencia Valenciana de Turismo

Avenida de Aragón 30, 8o

46021 Valencia

ESPAÑA

http://www.comunidad-valenciana.com

Title of the aid measure

Ayudas en el marco del Plan de Competitividad del Sector Turístico 2009-2011

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Resolución de 9 de diciembre de 2008, de la consellera de turisme; en su calidad de presidenta de la agència valenciana del turisme por la que se convocan las ayudas de la agència para 2009; en el marco del plan de competitividad del sector turístico 2009-2011

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.comunidad-valenciana.org/pdf/2008_14381.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2011

Economic sector(s) concerned

Accommodation and food service activities, Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 6,80 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

FEDER — 3,40 EUR (en millones)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

25 %

—

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

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| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/28 |
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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/28

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/10

| Reference number of State Aid | X 24/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Romania |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Romania
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Ministerul Finanțelor Publice |
| Str. Apolodor nr. 17, sector 5 |
| București |
| ROMÂNIA |
| http://www.mfinante.ro/ |

Reference number of State Aid

X 24/09

Member State

Romania

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Romania

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Ministerul Finanțelor Publice

Str. Apolodor nr. 17, sector 5

București

ROMÂNIA

http://www.mfinante.ro/

Title of the aid measure

Schema de ajutor de stat privind asigurarea dezvoltării economice durabile

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

HG nr. 1680 pentru instituirea unei scheme de ajutor de stat privind asigurarea dezvoltării economice durabile, publicată în Monitorul Oficial nr. 897/30.12.2008

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://discutii.mfinante.ro/static/10/Mfp/legislatie/HG1680-2008.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, Mining of metal ores, Other mining and quarrying, Mining support service activities, Manufacture of food products, Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, Manufacture of rubber and plastic products, Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, Manufacture of electrical equipment, Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c., Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, Water supply; Sewerage, Waste management and remediation activities, Construction, Wholesale and retail trade; Repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, Accommodation and food service activities, Information and communication, Financial and insurance activities, Real estate activities, Public administration and defence; Compulsory social security, Education, Human health and social work activities, Arts, Entertainment and recreation, Other service activities, Activities of households as employers; Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use, Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

ROL 686,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

50 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 25/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Niederösterreich
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Land NÖ auf Empfehlung der ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH |
| Niederösterreichring 2A |
| 3100 St. Pölten |
| ÖSTERREICH |
| http://www.ecoplus.at |

Reference number of State Aid

X 25/09

Member State

Austria

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Niederösterreich

Mixed

Granting authority

Land NÖ auf Empfehlung der ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH

Niederösterreichring 2A

3100 St. Pölten

ÖSTERREICH

http://www.ecoplus.at

Title of the aid measure

ECOPLUS Richtlinien für regionale betriebliche Investitionsprojekte in Niederösterreich

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Änderungsbeschluss des Aufsichtsrates der ecoplus vom 1.10.2008 (Erstbeschluss der NÖ Landesregierung vom 9.12.1986 auf Basis des Landtagsbeschlusses vom 12.6.1986)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.ecoplus.at/regionalfoerderung

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XR 113/07

Modification XS 160/07

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 30,00 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Soft loan, Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

Programm regionale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit Niederösterreich 2007—2013 — 12,00 EUR (in Mio.)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

15 %

20 %

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

20 %

—

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 26/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Sachsen-Anhalt
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Domplatz 12 |
| 39104 Magdeburg |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.ib-lsa.de/sites/bildung/weiterbildung.html |

Reference number of State Aid

X 26/09

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Sachsen-Anhalt

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt

Domplatz 12

39104 Magdeburg

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.ib-lsa.de/sites/bildung/weiterbildung.html

Title of the aid measure

Richtlinie zur Förderung der Qualifizierung von Beschäftigten mit Mitteln des Europäischen Sozialfonds

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Operationelles Programm des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt für den Programmzeitraum 2007 bis 2013, §§ 23 und 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (LHO) vom 30.4.1991 (GVBl. LSA S. 35), zuletzt geändert durch Artikel 2 des Gesetzes vom 28.4.2004 (GVBl. LSA S. 246), und die Verwaltungsvorschriften zu § 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO, RdErl. des MF vom 1.2.2001, MBl. LSA S. 241, zuletzt geändert durch RdErl. vom 29.1.2008, MBl. LSA S. 116) in ihrer jeweils geltenden Fassung

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/LPSA/fileadmin/Elementbibliothek/Bibliothek_Politik_und_Verwaltung/Bibliothek_Wirtschaftsministerium/Dokumente_MW/arbeiten_und_ausbilden/53_Rili_Quali-kmu_MBl_01_01_09.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XT 42/08

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 18,36 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

Aktionplanebene 21.04. und 51.04. — 13,77 EUR (in Mio.)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Specific training (Article 38(1))

25 %

20 %

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

20 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 27/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Sachsen-Anhalt
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Domplatz 12 |
| 39104 Magdeburg |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| http://www.ib-lsa.de/sites/bildung/ausbildung.html |

Reference number of State Aid

X 27/09

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Sachsen-Anhalt

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt

Domplatz 12

39104 Magdeburg

DEUTSCHLAND

http://www.ib-lsa.de/sites/bildung/ausbildung.html

Title of the aid measure

Richtlinien über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung der Fremdausbildung in Ausbildungskooperationen und in Verbünden sowie zur Förderung des externen Ausbildungsmanagements aus Mitteln des Europäischen Sozialfonds

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Operationelles Programm des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt für den Programmzeitraum 2007 bis 2013, §§ 23 und 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (LHO) vom 30.4.1991 (GVBl. LSA S. 35), zuletzt geändert durch Artikel 2 des Gesetzes vom 28.4.2004 (GVBl. LSA S. 246), und die Verwaltungsvorschriften zu § 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO, RdErl. des MF vom 1.2.2001, MBl. LSA S. 241, zuletzt geändert durch RdErl. vom 29.1.2008, MBl. LSA S. 116) in ihrer jeweils geltenden Fassung

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/LPSA/fileadmin/Elementbibliothek/Bibliothek_Politik_und_Verwaltung/Bibliothek_Wirtschaftsministerium/Dokumente_MW/arbeiten_und_ausbilden/Rili_VerbundZusatzquali_ext._Ausbildungsmanagement_2009_MBl.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 1,82 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Direct grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

Aktionsplanebene 22.16. und 52.16. — 1,37 EUR (in Mio.)

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Specific training (Article 38(1))

25 %

20 %

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

20 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 29/09 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Trento
  Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Provincia Autonoma di Trento |
| Servizio Industria — Provincia Autonoma di Trento |
| Via G.B Trener 3 |
| 38100 Trento TN |
| ITALIA |
| http://www.provincia.tn.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 29/09

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Trento

Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Provincia Autonoma di Trento

Servizio Industria — Provincia Autonoma di Trento

Via G.B Trener 3

38100 Trento TN

ITALIA

http://www.provincia.tn.it

Title of the aid measure

Agevolazione per l'acquisto o il leasing di nuove macchine utensili o di produzioni (c.d. legge Sabatini)

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Criteri e modalità per l'attuazione sul territorio provinciale della Legge 28 novembre 1965, n. 1329

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.incentivi.mcc.it/html/html/MCC_TRENTO/agevolazioni_regionali_regione_new.html

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

Manufacturing

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 0,50 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Interest subsidy

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

50 %

—

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/33 |
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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/33

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5693 — Hal Holding/Safilo Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/11

| 1. | On 9 November 2009, 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 Hal Holding N. V. (‘Hal’, Netherlands Antilles), acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation, control of the whole of the undertaking Safilo Group S.p.A. (‘Safilo’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares and securities. |
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1.

On 9 November 2009, 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 Hal Holding N. V. (‘Hal’, Netherlands Antilles), acquires, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation, control of the whole of the undertaking Safilo Group S.p.A. (‘Safilo’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares and securities.

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






  — | for Hal: investments, mostly in optical retail, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Hal: investments, mostly in optical retail,

| — | for Safilo: production and distribution of spectacles, sunglasses and fashion eyewear. |
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—

for Safilo: production and distribution of spectacles, sunglasses and fashion eyewear.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5693 — Hal Holding/Safilo Group, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5693 — Hal Holding/Safilo Group, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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| 14.11.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/34 |
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14.11.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/34

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5629 — Normeston/MOL/MET JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 275/12

| 1. | On 9 November 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Normeston Trading Limited (‘Normeston’, Belize) and MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Public Limited Company (‘MOL’, Hungary) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MOL Energy Trade Ltd. (‘MET’, Hungary) by way of sale and purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 9 November 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Normeston Trading Limited (‘Normeston’, Belize) and MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Public Limited Company (‘MOL’, Hungary) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MOL Energy Trade Ltd. (‘MET’, Hungary) by way of sale and purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Normeston: a private company active in the trading of crude oil and 0,2 gasoil, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Normeston: a private company active in the trading of crude oil and 0,2 gasoil,

| — | for MOL: a vertically integrated energy company, |
| --- | --- |

—

for MOL: a vertically integrated energy company,

| — | for MET: currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOL active in natural gas sales and trading, mainly in Hungary. |
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—

for MET: currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOL active in natural gas sales and trading, mainly in Hungary.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5629 — Normeston/MOL/MET JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5629 — Normeston/MOL/MET JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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