# Official Journal C 369/2012

| | ISSN 1977-091X
  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.369.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 369 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5529 November 2012 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.369.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 369

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5529 November 2012

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 369/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2012/C 369/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2012/C 369/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6699 — MEP/Walach Bros/Walmark) (
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  ) | 5 |
| 2012/C 369/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6713 — Tech Data/Specialist Distribution Group/ETC Metrologie/Best'Ware France/SDG BV) (
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  ) | 5 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2012/C 369/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  )

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2012/C 369/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  )

1

4

2012/C 369/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6699 — MEP/Walach Bros/Walmark) (
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  )

1

5

2012/C 369/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6713 — Tech Data/Specialist Distribution Group/ETC Metrologie/Best'Ware France/SDG BV) (
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  )

1

5

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 369/05 | Euro exchange rates | 6 |
| 2012/C 369/06 | Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union | 7 |
| | European Ombudsman |
| 2012/C 369/07 | Special report to the European Parliament made in accordance with Article 3(7) of the Statute of the European Ombudsman | 8 |
| 2012/C 369/08 | Annual Report 2011 | 9 |
| | NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA |
| | EFTA Surveillance Authority |
| 2012/C 369/09 | Information communicated by the EFTA States regarding State aid granted under the Act referred to in point 1j of Annex XV of the EEA Agreement (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)) | 10 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2012/C 369/05

Euro exchange rates

6

2012/C 369/06

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

7

European Ombudsman

2012/C 369/07

Special report to the European Parliament made in accordance with Article 3(7) of the Statute of the European Ombudsman

8

2012/C 369/08

Annual Report 2011

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

2012/C 369/09

Information communicated by the EFTA States regarding State aid granted under the Act referred to in point 1j of Annex XV of the EEA Agreement (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))

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | COURT PROCEEDINGS |
| | EFTA Court |
| 2012/C 369/10 | Judgment of the Court of 25 April 2012 in Case E-13/11 — Granville Establishment v Volker Anhalt, Melanie Anhalt and Jasmin Barbaro, née Anhalt (Jurisdiction agreements — Freedom to provide and receive services — Discrimination on grounds of nationality — Justification — Remedies for non-conformity with EEA law) | 12 |
| 2012/C 369/11 | Judgment of the Court of 16 July 2012 in Case E-9/11 — EFTA Surveillance Authority v the Kingdom of Norway (Failure of an EEA State to fulfill obligations — Right of establishment — Free movement of capital — Ownership limitations and voting right restrictions in financial services infrastructure institutions — Proportionality — Legal certainty) | 13 |
| 2012/C 369/12 | Action brought on 4 September 2012 by the Government of Iceland against the EFTA Surveillance Authority (Case E-9/12) | 14 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 369/13 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6793 — AEA/OTPP/Dematic) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 15 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 369/14 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 16 |

V   Announcements

COURT PROCEEDINGS

EFTA Court

2012/C 369/10

Judgment of the Court of 25 April 2012 in Case E-13/11 — Granville Establishment v Volker Anhalt, Melanie Anhalt and Jasmin Barbaro, née Anhalt (Jurisdiction agreements — Freedom to provide and receive services — Discrimination on grounds of nationality — Justification — Remedies for non-conformity with EEA law)

(Jurisdiction agreements — Freedom to provide and receive services — Discrimination on grounds of nationality — Justification — Remedies for non-conformity with EEA law)

12

2012/C 369/11

Judgment of the Court of 16 July 2012 in Case E-9/11 — EFTA Surveillance Authority v the Kingdom of Norway (Failure of an EEA State to fulfill obligations — Right of establishment — Free movement of capital — Ownership limitations and voting right restrictions in financial services infrastructure institutions — Proportionality — Legal certainty)

(Failure of an EEA State to fulfill obligations — Right of establishment — Free movement of capital — Ownership limitations and voting right restrictions in financial services infrastructure institutions — Proportionality — Legal certainty)

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2012/C 369/12

Action brought on 4 September 2012 by the Government of Iceland against the EFTA Surveillance Authority (Case E-9/12)

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2012/C 369/13

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6793 — AEA/OTPP/Dematic) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

15

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2012/C 369/14

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

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 29.11.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 369/1 |
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29.11.2012

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 369/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 19.10.2011 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31709 (N 440/10) |
| Member State | Estonia |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Kalandustoodete tootjate ühenduse tegevuse alustamise toetus |
| Legal basis | — | Põllumajandusministri 12. aprilli 2006. a määrus nr 43 „Kalandustoodete tootjate ühenduse tegevuse alustamise toetuse taotlemise ja taotluse menetlemise kord” |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.10.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31709 (N 440/10)

Member State

Estonia

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Kalandustoodete tootjate ühenduse tegevuse alustamise toetus

Legal basis

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Põllumajandusministri 12. aprilli 2006. a määrus nr 43 „Kalandustoodete tootjate ühenduse tegevuse alustamise toetuse taotlemise ja taotluse menetlemise kord”

| — | „Kalandusturu korraldamise seadus” |
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„Kalandusturu korraldamise seadus”

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Sectoral development (promotion of producer organisations for fisheries and aquaculture)

Form of aid

Direct aid

Budget

| | Overall budget: EUR 28 760 (EEK 450 000) |
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Overall budget: EUR 28 760 (EEK 450 000)

| | Annual budget: EUR 9 587 (EEK 150 000) |
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Annual budget: EUR 9 587 (EEK 150 000)

Intensity

2011/2012: 60 %

2012/2013: 40 %

2013/2014: 20 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2014

Economic sectors

Fisheries and aquaculture sector

Name and address of the granting authority

| Põllumajanduse Registrite ja Informatsiooni Amet |
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| Narva mnt. 3 |
| 51009 Tartu |
| EESTI/ESTONIA |

Põllumajanduse Registrite ja Informatsiooni Amet

Narva mnt. 3

51009 Tartu

EESTI/ESTONIA

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/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 1.10.2012 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32606 (11/N) |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | South-west Sardinia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aiuto regionale alle imprese colpite dagli eventi meteorologici registrati nella prima decade di gennaio e in particolare nella giornata del 1o gennaio 2010 — area sud-ovest della Sardegna |
| Legal basis | — | Legge regionale n. 3/2006 del 14 aprile 2006. |

Date of adoption of the decision

1.10.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32606 (11/N)

Member State

Italy

Region

South-west Sardinia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aiuto regionale alle imprese colpite dagli eventi meteorologici registrati nella prima decade di gennaio e in particolare nella giornata del 1o gennaio 2010 — area sud-ovest della Sardegna

Legal basis

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Legge regionale n. 3/2006 del 14 aprile 2006.

| — | Decreto dell'Assessore dell'Agricoltora e Riforma Agro-Pastorale n. 2070 DecA/85 dell’11 agosto 2009. |
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Decreto dell'Assessore dell'Agricoltora e Riforma Agro-Pastorale n. 2070 DecA/85 dell’11 agosto 2009.

| — | Articolo 11 del Decreto dell'Assessore dell'Agricoltora e Riforma Agro-Pastorale n. 140/DecA/6 del 3 febbraio 2011 |
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Articolo 11 del Decreto dell'Assessore dell'Agricoltora e Riforma Agro-Pastorale n. 140/DecA/6 del 3 febbraio 2011

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To grant financial aid to the fishing and fish farming industries following the adverse climatic event that occurred in the first ten days of January 2010, notably on 1 January 2010, in southwest Sardinia

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 2 000 000

Intensity

80 %

Duration (period)

2011

Economic sectors

Fisheries and fish farming

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Autonoma della Sardegna |
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| Via Pessagno 4 |
| 09126 Cagliari CA |
| ITALIA |

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna

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/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 26.9.2012 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35104 (12/N) |
| Member State | France |
| Region | The whole of France |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aide à la cessation d'activité des pêcheurs professionnels en eau douce impactés par le plan national de l'anguille et des PCB |
| Legal basis | Circulaire relative à la mise en place de l'aide à la cessation d'activité pour les pêcheurs professionnels en eau douce concernés par les interdictions de commercialisation des poissons du fait de la pollution par les PCB et/ou par les mesures relatives à la pêche mises en œuvre dans le cadre du plan de la gestion de l'anguille, pris en application du règlement européen 1100/2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Change in the method of calculating aid for the cessation of activities granted to professional freshwater fishermen affected by the national plan on eel management and PCBs |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 7 348 372 |
| Intensity | 90 % |
| Duration (period) | Three years (2012, 2013, 2014) |
| Economic sectors | A 30102 Freshwater fishing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'écologie, du développement durable, des transports et du logement |
| Direction générale de l'eau et de la biodiversité |
| La Grande Arche |
| 92055 La Défense — Cedex |
| FRANCE |

Date of adoption of the decision

26.9.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35104 (12/N)

Member State

France

Region

The whole of France

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aide à la cessation d'activité des pêcheurs professionnels en eau douce impactés par le plan national de l'anguille et des PCB

Legal basis

Circulaire relative à la mise en place de l'aide à la cessation d'activité pour les pêcheurs professionnels en eau douce concernés par les interdictions de commercialisation des poissons du fait de la pollution par les PCB et/ou par les mesures relatives à la pêche mises en œuvre dans le cadre du plan de la gestion de l'anguille, pris en application du règlement européen 1100/2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Change in the method of calculating aid for the cessation of activities granted to professional freshwater fishermen affected by the national plan on eel management and PCBs

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 7 348 372

Intensity

90 %

Duration (period)

Three years (2012, 2013, 2014)

Economic sectors

A 30102 Freshwater fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'écologie, du développement durable, des transports et du logement

Direction générale de l'eau et de la biodiversité

La Grande Arche

92055 La Défense — Cedex

FRANCE

Other information

Amendment of Aid SA.33600 (11/N), authorised by Commission decision of 25 April 2012

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

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 29.11.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 369/4 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 369/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.10.2011 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31192 (N 289/10) |
| Member State | France |
| Region | France | Non-assisted areas |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aide en faveur des entreprises d’élevage piscicole pour l’enlèvement et l’élimination des animaux trouvés morts |
| Legal basis | — | Articles L. 226-1 à L. 226-8, R. 226-1 à R. 226-3, R. 226-5 à R. 226-8, R. 226-11 à R. 226-13 et R. 228-12 à R. 228-14 du Code rural et de la pêche maritime |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.10.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31192 (N 289/10)

Member State

France

Region

France

Non-assisted areas

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aide en faveur des entreprises d’élevage piscicole pour l’enlèvement et l’élimination des animaux trouvés morts

Legal basis

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Articles L. 226-1 à L. 226-8, R. 226-1 à R. 226-3, R. 226-5 à R. 226-8, R. 226-11 à R. 226-13 et R. 228-12 à R. 228-14 du Code rural et de la pêche maritime

| — | Décret no 2005-1220 du 28 septembre 2005, pris pour l’application de l’article L. 226-1 du code rural, modifié par le décret no 2009-872 du 16 juillet 2009 |
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Décret no 2005-1220 du 28 septembre 2005, pris pour l’application de l’article L. 226-1 du code rural, modifié par le décret no 2009-872 du 16 juillet 2009

| — | Projet de circulaire DPMA/SDAEP/C2010 |
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Projet de circulaire DPMA/SDAEP/C2010

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

| | Overall budget: EUR 1,40 million |
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Overall budget: EUR 1,40 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 1,40 million |
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Annual budget: EUR 1,40 million

Intensity

40 %

Duration (period)

3.9.2010-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

| Ministère de l'alimentation, de l'agriculture et de la pêche |
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| 3 place de Fontenoy |
| 75007 Paris |
| FRANCE |

Ministère de l'alimentation, de l'agriculture et de la pêche

3 place de Fontenoy

75007 Paris

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/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 29.11.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 369/5 |
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6699 — MEP/Walach Bros/Walmark)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 369/03

On 21 November 2012, 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 32012M6699. 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 32012M6699. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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| 29.11.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 369/5 |
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6713 — Tech Data/Specialist Distribution Group/ETC Metrologie/Best'Ware France/SDG BV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 369/04

On 24 October 2012, 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 32012M6713. 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 32012M6713. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 29.11.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 369/6 |
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Euro exchange rates (1)

28 November 2012

2012/C 369/05

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2891 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 105,44 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4592 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,80687 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,6174 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2033 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,3415 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,265 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 281,10 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6965 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1076 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,5156 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3101 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2339 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,2823 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9908 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5710 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5775 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 403,25 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,4339 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0260 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5505 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 403,25 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 3,9351 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 52,695 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,1530 |
| THB | Thai baht | 39,614 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6947 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,8552 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 71,5000 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2891

JPY

Japanese yen

105,44

DKK

Danish krone

7,4592

GBP

Pound sterling

0,80687

SEK

Swedish krona

8,6174

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2033

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,3415

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,265

HUF

Hungarian forint

281,10

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6965

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1076

RON

Romanian leu

4,5156

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3101

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2339

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,2823

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9908

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5710

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5775

KRW

South Korean won

1 403,25

ZAR

South African rand

11,4339

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0260

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5505

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 403,25

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

3,9351

PHP

Philippine peso

52,695

RUB

Russian rouble

40,1530

THB

Thai baht

39,614

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6947

MXN

Mexican peso

16,8552

INR

Indian rupee

71,5000

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

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Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

2012/C 369/06

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are amended as follows:

On page 335:

| 8504 40 30 | Of a kind used with telecommunication apparatus, automatic data-processing machines and units thereof


  The second paragraph is replaced by the following:


  ‘Static converters for telecommunication apparatus or for automatic data-processing machines and units thereof serve to convert, for example, the alternating current (AC) drawn from the mains supply into the requisite direct current (DC).’ |
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8504 40 30

Of a kind used with telecommunication apparatus, automatic data-processing machines and units thereof

The second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘Static converters for telecommunication apparatus or for automatic data-processing machines and units thereof serve to convert, for example, the alternating current (AC) drawn from the mains supply into the requisite direct current (DC).’

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(1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ C 137, 6.5.2011, p. 1.

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European Ombudsman

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Special report to the European Parliament made in accordance with Article 3(7) of the Statute of the European Ombudsman (1)

2012/C 369/07

The European Ombudsman addressed one special report to the European Parliament in 2012:

Special Report of 14 May 2012 following the European Ombudsman's inquiry into complaint 2591/2010/GG against the European Commission.

The text of the special report is available on the European Ombudsman's website at: http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu

Paper copies can be requested free of charge from the European Ombudsman's office:

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(1)  Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties, OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15.

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Annual Report 2011

2012/C 369/08

The European Ombudsman has presented his Annual Report for the year 2011 to the European Parliament.

The Annual Report as well as a shorter version are available on the European Ombudsman's website in all 23 official languages at: http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu

Paper copies of these publications can be requested free of charge from the European Ombudsman's office:

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

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Information communicated by the EFTA States regarding State aid granted under the Act referred to in point 1j of Annex XV of the EEA Agreement (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))

2012/C 369/09

PART I

| Aid No | GBER 9/12/R&D |
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| EFTA State | Norway |
| Granting authority | Name | Avinor AS |
| Address | Postboks 150 |
| 2061 Gardermoen |
| NORWAY |

Aid No

GBER 9/12/R&D

EFTA State

Norway

Granting authority

Name

Avinor AS

Address

Postboks 150

2061 Gardermoen

NORWAY

Webpage

http://www.avinor.no

Title of the aid measure

Research on remote & virtual tower technology

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

Contract

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.avinor.no/avinor/presse/_nyhetsarkiv?SAMARBEIDSAVTALE_MELLOM_AVINOR_OG_KONGSBERG&id=181-146949

Ad hoc aid

Name of the beneficiary: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS

Date of granting

Ad hoc aid

21 June 2012

Type of beneficiary

SME

Large enterprises

X

Budget

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

NOK ... million

Overall amount of the ad hoc aid awarded to the undertaking

MNOK 2,5

Aid instrument (Article 5)

Grant

MNOK 2

Other (please specify)

500 working hours at NOK 1 000 = NOK 500 000

PART II

| General objectives (list) | Objectives (list) | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in NOK | SME — bonuses in % |
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| Aid for research, development and innovation
  (Articles 30-37) | Aid for research and development projects
  (Article 31) | Fundamental research
  (Article 31(2)(a)) | ... % | |
| Industrial research
  (Article 31(2)(b)) | 50 % | |
| Experimental development
  (Article 31(2)(c)) | ... % | |

General objectives (list)

Objectives (list)

Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in NOK

SME — bonuses in %

Aid for research, development and innovation

(Articles 30-37)

Aid for research and development projects

(Article 31)

Fundamental research

(Article 31(2)(a))

... %

Industrial research

(Article 31(2)(b))

50 %

Experimental development

(Article 31(2)(c))

... %

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V Announcements

COURT PROCEEDINGS

EFTA Court

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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

of 25 April 2012

in Case E-13/11

Granville Establishment v Volker Anhalt, Melanie Anhalt and Jasmin Barbaro, née Anhalt

(Jurisdiction agreements — Freedom to provide and receive services — Discrimination on grounds of nationality — Justification — Remedies for non-conformity with EEA law)

2012/C 369/10

In Case E-13/11 Granville Establishment v Volker Anhalt, Melanie Anhalt and Jasmin Barbaro, née Anhalt — REQUEST to the Court under Article 34 of the Agreement between the EFTA States on the Establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice by Fürstliches Landgericht (Princely Court of Justice), Liechtenstein, concerning the interpretation of Articles 4 and 36 of the EEA Agreement with regard to the Liechtenstein Jurisdiction Act, the Court, composed of Carl Baudenbacher, President, Per Christiansen and Páll Hreinsson (Judge-Rapporteur), Judges, gave judgment on 25 April 2012, the operative part of which is as follows:

| — | Article 36 EEA precludes a provision of domestic law, such as Section 53a(1) of the Jurisdiction Act, which accords only nationals the right not to be sued abroad on the basis of a jurisdiction agreement unless that jurisdiction agreement has been publicly recorded. |
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Article 36 EEA precludes a provision of domestic law, such as Section 53a(1) of the Jurisdiction Act, which accords only nationals the right not to be sued abroad on the basis of a jurisdiction agreement unless that jurisdiction agreement has been publicly recorded.

| — | It is for the national court, as far as possible, to interpret and apply the relevant provisions of national law in such a way that it is possible duly to remedy the consequences of the breach of EEA law. In that context, it is for the national court to determine whether the provisions of the Jurisdiction Act or any other national provisions can be applied for the purposes of an interpretation in conformity with EEA law. |
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It is for the national court, as far as possible, to interpret and apply the relevant provisions of national law in such a way that it is possible duly to remedy the consequences of the breach of EEA law. In that context, it is for the national court to determine whether the provisions of the Jurisdiction Act or any other national provisions can be applied for the purposes of an interpretation in conformity with EEA law.

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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT

of 16 July 2012

in Case E-9/11

EFTA Surveillance Authority v the Kingdom of Norway

(Failure of an EEA State to fulfill obligations — Right of establishment — Free movement of capital — Ownership limitations and voting right restrictions in financial services infrastructure institutions — Proportionality — Legal certainty)

2012/C 369/11

In Case E-9/11, EFTA Surveillance Authority v the Kingdom of Norway — APPLICATION for a declaration that by maintaining in force restrictions on the rights of persons and undertakings established in EEA States to own holdings and exercise voting rights in financial services infrastructure institutions in Norway, such as provided for in Sections 35(1), (2), and (3) and 36 of the Act of 29 June 2007 No 74 on Regulated Markets (the Stock Exchange Act) and Sections 5-3(1), (2) and (3) and 5-4 of the Act of 5 July 2002 on the Registration of Financial Instruments (the Securities Depositories Act), the Kingdom of Norway has failed to fulfil its obligations arising from Articles 31 EEA and 40 EEA, the Court, composed of Carl Baudenbacher, President and Judge-Rapporteur, Per Christiansen and Páll Hreinsson, Judges, gave judgment on 16 July 2012, the operative part of which is as follows:

The Court hereby:

| 1. | Declares that, by maintaining in force restrictions on the rights of persons and undertakings established in EEA States to own holdings and exercise voting rights in financial services infrastructure institutions in Norway, such as provided for in Sections 35(1), (2) and (3), and 36 of the Act of 29 June 2007 No 74 on Regulated Markets (the Stock Exchange Act) and Sections 5-3(1), (2) and (3), and 5-4 of the Act of 5 July 2002 on the Registration of Financial Instruments (the Securities Depositories Act), the Kingdom of Norway has failed to fulfil its obligations arising from Articles 31 and 40 of the EEA Agreement. |
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1.

Declares that, by maintaining in force restrictions on the rights of persons and undertakings established in EEA States to own holdings and exercise voting rights in financial services infrastructure institutions in Norway, such as provided for in Sections 35(1), (2) and (3), and 36 of the Act of 29 June 2007 No 74 on Regulated Markets (the Stock Exchange Act) and Sections 5-3(1), (2) and (3), and 5-4 of the Act of 5 July 2002 on the Registration of Financial Instruments (the Securities Depositories Act), the Kingdom of Norway has failed to fulfil its obligations arising from Articles 31 and 40 of the EEA Agreement.

| 2. | Orders the Kingdom of Norway to pay the costs of the proceedings. |
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2.

Orders the Kingdom of Norway to pay the costs of the proceedings.

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Action brought on 4 September 2012 by the Government of Iceland against the EFTA Surveillance Authority

(Case E-9/12)

2012/C 369/12

An action against the EFTA Surveillance Authority was brought before the EFTA Court on 4 September 2012 by the Government of Iceland, represented by Jóhanna Bryndís Bjarnadóttir, Counsellor at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, acting as agent, Haraldur Steinþórsson, Legal Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, acting as co-agent, and Dóra Sif Tynes, Attorney at Law, acting as Counsel.

The Applicant seeks a declaration by the EFTA Court that:

| 1. | Article 5 of the EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 261/12/COL of 4 July 2012 concerning municipal tax measures; the sale of real estate; and the sale of electricity to Verne Holdings ehf. is annulled; |
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1.

Article 5 of the EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 261/12/COL of 4 July 2012 concerning municipal tax measures; the sale of real estate; and the sale of electricity to Verne Holdings ehf. is annulled;

| 2. | Article 6 of the EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 261/12/COL of 4 July 2012 concerning municipal tax measures; the sale of real estate; and the sale of electricity to Verne Holdings ehf. is void as concerns the reference to Article 5; and |
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2.

Article 6 of the EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 261/12/COL of 4 July 2012 concerning municipal tax measures; the sale of real estate; and the sale of electricity to Verne Holdings ehf. is void as concerns the reference to Article 5; and

| 3. | The EFTA Surveillance Authority is ordered to pay the full legal costs of the proceedings. |
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3.

The EFTA Surveillance Authority is ordered to pay the full legal costs of the proceedings.

Legal and factual background and pleas in law adduced in support:

| — | The Applicant, the Government of Iceland, seeks a partial annulment of the EFTA Surveillance Authority's Decision No 261/12/COL, adopted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) on 4 July 2012 the contested decision. The contested decision was adopted following ESA's Decision No 418/10/COL of 3 November 2010 to open a formal investigation procedure. |
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The Applicant, the Government of Iceland, seeks a partial annulment of the EFTA Surveillance Authority's Decision No 261/12/COL, adopted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) on 4 July 2012 the contested decision. The contested decision was adopted following ESA's Decision No 418/10/COL of 3 November 2010 to open a formal investigation procedure.

| — | The case concerns the application of Article 61(1) EEA and the EFTA Surveillance Authority's State Aid Guidelines on State aid elements in the sales of land and buildings by public authorities, on the sale of real estate in the former US military area in the Reykjanes peninsula by the Icelandic State. |
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The case concerns the application of Article 61(1) EEA and the EFTA Surveillance Authority's State Aid Guidelines on State aid elements in the sales of land and buildings by public authorities, on the sale of real estate in the former US military area in the Reykjanes peninsula by the Icelandic State.

| — | The Applicant claims, inter alia, that the EFTA Surveillance Authority:






  — | failed to demonstrate on the basis of facts or evidence that the real estate was sold below its market value. Therefore, the sale did not result in an economic advantage to the buyer and State aid is not present, |
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The Applicant claims, inter alia, that the EFTA Surveillance Authority:

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failed to demonstrate on the basis of facts or evidence that the real estate was sold below its market value. Therefore, the sale did not result in an economic advantage to the buyer and State aid is not present,

| — | failed to investigate the sale adequately and manifestly erred in the assessment of the alleged state aid, and |
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failed to investigate the sale adequately and manifestly erred in the assessment of the alleged state aid, and

| — | failed to state adequate reasons in the contested decision. |
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failed to state adequate reasons in the contested decision.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6793 — AEA/OTPP/Dematic)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 369/13

| 1. | On 23 November 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings AEA Investors LP (‘AEA’, USA) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (‘OTPP’, Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertaking of Dematic Holding Sárl (‘Dematic’, Luxemburg) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 23 November 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings AEA Investors LP (‘AEA’, USA) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (‘OTPP’, Canada) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertaking of Dematic Holding Sárl (‘Dematic’, Luxemburg) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for AEA: private equity investment group with primary business activity of identifying investment opportunities for investors, structuring investment transactions through investment vehicles, on behalf of the general partners of its funds, and managing and disposing of such investments to create returns for investors in its funds, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for AEA: private equity investment group with primary business activity of identifying investment opportunities for investors, structuring investment transactions through investment vehicles, on behalf of the general partners of its funds, and managing and disposing of such investments to create returns for investors in its funds,

| — | for OTPP: administering the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and managing its investments, |
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for OTPP: administering the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and managing its investments,

| — | for Dematic: designing, manufacturing, integrating and servicing automated handling systems which are used in warehousing and distribution operations. |
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for Dematic: designing, manufacturing, integrating and servicing automated handling systems which are used in warehousing and distribution operations.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6793 — AEA/OTPP/Dematic, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6793 — AEA/OTPP/Dematic, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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

2012/C 369/14

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

AMENDMENT APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9

‘ARANCIA ROSSA DI SICILIA’

EC No: IT-PGI-0117-0998-15.05.2012

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment:

| — |  | Name of product |
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| — | ☒ | Product description |
| — |  | Geographical area |
| — |  | Proof of origin |
| — |  | Production method |
| — |  | Link |
| — | ☒ | Labelling |
| — |  | National requirements |
| — |  | Other |

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

Name of product

—

☒

Product description

—



Geographical area

—



Proof of origin

—



Production method

—



Link

—

☒

Labelling

—



National requirements

—



Other

2.   Type of change:

| — |  | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
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| — | ☒ | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary has been published |
| — |  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
| — |  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

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

Amendment to single document or summary sheet

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☒

Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary has been published

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Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s):

3.1.   Product description:

| — | Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down minimum values for the ratio of soluble solids to organic acid in fruit. Following the Regulation's entry into force, the values previously indicated in the product specification had to be reviewed. Thus, for the three varieties in question, a minimum value of 8 has been set for the soluble solids to organic acid ratio. |
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Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down minimum values for the ratio of soluble solids to organic acid in fruit. Following the Regulation's entry into force, the values previously indicated in the product specification had to be reviewed. Thus, for the three varieties in question, a minimum value of 8 has been set for the soluble solids to organic acid ratio.

| — | Oranges of sizes 5 to 10, intended exclusively for processing into juice and squash, have been included in the product description. These oranges have the same organoleptic properties as the bigger oranges, but their smaller size make them especially suited for pressing. |
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Oranges of sizes 5 to 10, intended exclusively for processing into juice and squash, have been included in the product description. These oranges have the same organoleptic properties as the bigger oranges, but their smaller size make them especially suited for pressing.

3.2.   Labelling:

| — | A certain tolerance margin is provided for as regards individual stickers on packaged fruit. It can be the case that not every fruit in a box bears a sticker, for example where an automatic labelling machine fails to label all the fruit around the edges of a box or where the sticker does not adhere properly to the surface of the fruit. |
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A certain tolerance margin is provided for as regards individual stickers on packaged fruit. It can be the case that not every fruit in a box bears a sticker, for example where an automatic labelling machine fails to label all the fruit around the edges of a box or where the sticker does not adhere properly to the surface of the fruit.

| — | It has been specified that oranges of sizes 5 to 10 are not to be labelled with stickers. The presence of stickers on such fruit, which is intended for processing into juice and squash, could in fact impede the pressing process, due to the risk that the stickers could adhere to parts of the fruit press, thereby slowing or obstructing its operation. |
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It has been specified that oranges of sizes 5 to 10 are not to be labelled with stickers. The presence of stickers on such fruit, which is intended for processing into juice and squash, could in fact impede the pressing process, due to the risk that the stickers could adhere to parts of the fruit press, thereby slowing or obstructing its operation.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘ARANCIA ROSSA DI SICILIA’

EC No: IT-PGI-0117-0998-15.05.2012

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name:

‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.6. | Fruit, vegetables, cereals, fresh or processed |
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Class 1.6.

Fruit, vegetables, cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in point 1 applies:

The protected geographical indication ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ is restricted to the following pure varieties grown in the geographical area of the Region of Sicily defined in point 4:

| — | Tarocco, with the following cultivars: Tarocco Comune, Tarocco Galice, Tarocco Gallo, Tarocco dal Muso, Tarocco Nucellare 57-1E-1, Tarocco Nucellare 61-1E-4, Tarocco Catania, Tarocco Scirè, |
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Tarocco, with the following cultivars: Tarocco Comune, Tarocco Galice, Tarocco Gallo, Tarocco dal Muso, Tarocco Nucellare 57-1E-1, Tarocco Nucellare 61-1E-4, Tarocco Catania, Tarocco Scirè,

| — | Moro, with the following cultivars: Moro Comune, Moro di Lentini, Moro Nucellare 58-8D-1, |
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Moro, with the following cultivars: Moro Comune, Moro di Lentini, Moro Nucellare 58-8D-1,

| — | Sanguinello, with the following cultivars: Sanguinello Comune, Sanguinello Moscato, Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-3, Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-5, Sanguinello Moscato Cuscunà. |
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Sanguinello, with the following cultivars: Sanguinello Comune, Sanguinello Moscato, Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-3, Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-5, Sanguinello Moscato Cuscunà.

When released for consumption, the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ must have the following properties:

| | ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Tarocco:






  — | minimum diameter: 73/84 mm, |
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‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Tarocco:

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minimum diameter: 73/84 mm,

| — | minimum size: 5, |
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minimum size: 5,

| — | shape: oval round with a more or less prominent base (long or short ‘snout’), |
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shape: oval round with a more or less prominent base (long or short ‘snout’),

| — | colour of peel: neutral orange, with some parts a maroon colour of varying intensity and with a very smooth surface, |
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colour of peel: neutral orange, with some parts a maroon colour of varying intensity and with a very smooth surface,

| — | flesh: amber in colour, with red streaks that vary in intensity according to the zone of production and the time of harvest, |
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flesh: amber in colour, with red streaks that vary in intensity according to the zone of production and the time of harvest,

| — | colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel, |
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colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel,

| — | soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0, |
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soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0,

| — | sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 10,0. |
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sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 10,0.

| | ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Moro:






  — | minimum diameter: 70/80 mm, |
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‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Moro:

—

minimum diameter: 70/80 mm,

| — | minimum size: 6, |
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—

minimum size: 6,

| — | shape: round or egg-shaped, |
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—

shape: round or egg-shaped,

| — | colour of peel: orange with nuances of wine red, more pronounced on one side of the fruit, |
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colour of peel: orange with nuances of wine red, more pronounced on one side of the fruit,

| — | flesh: uniformly dark wine red in colour and rather acid, |
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flesh: uniformly dark wine red in colour and rather acid,

| — | colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel, |
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colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel,

| — | soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0, |
| --- | --- |

—

soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0,

| — | sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 10,0. |
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sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 10,0.

| | ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Sanguinello:






  — | minimum diameter: 70/80 mm, |
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‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ — Sanguinello:

—

minimum diameter: 70/80 mm,

| — | minimum size: 6, |
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minimum size: 6,

| — | shape: round for the Sanguinello Moscato and Sanguinello Moscato Cuscunà cultivars, |
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shape: round for the Sanguinello Moscato and Sanguinello Moscato Cuscunà cultivars,

| — | colour of peel: maroons of varying intensity, with a slightly rough surface, |
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colour of peel: maroons of varying intensity, with a slightly rough surface,

| — | flesh: amber in colour, with red streaks that vary in intensity according to the zone of production and the time of harvest, |
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flesh: amber in colour, with red streaks that vary in intensity according to the zone of production and the time of harvest,

| — | colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel, |
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colour of juice: blood red owing to water-soluble pigments (anthocyanins) in the flesh and peel,

| — | soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0, |
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soluble solids to organic acid ratio: not less than 8,0,

| — | sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 9,0. |
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sugar content of juice, expressed in g/100 ml: minimum 9,0.

| | ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ intended for processing into squash and juice:
  For the purpose of producing squash and juice only, it is permitted to use oranges of a size ranging from the minimum size fixed for each variety and size 10 (min. 60 mm in diameter). All other requirements laid down for the individual varieties, with the exception of the minimum diameter and size, remain applicable. |
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‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ intended for processing into squash and juice:

For the purpose of producing squash and juice only, it is permitted to use oranges of a size ranging from the minimum size fixed for each variety and size 10 (min. 60 mm in diameter). All other requirements laid down for the individual varieties, with the exception of the minimum diameter and size, remain applicable.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

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3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area:

All stages in the production of the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ up to the harvesting of the fruit must be carried out exclusively within the geographical area identified in point 4.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

The ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ can be released for consumption on condition that at least 80 % of the fruit bear the sticker ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’.

For oranges of a size between the minimum size for each variety and size 10 (min. 60 mm in diameter) which are intended for processing into squash and juice, the labelling of each fruit is not required. All packaging, or the single packages it contains, including nets and the like, must bear, in clear, indelible characters that are easily distinguishable from all other writing on the label, the words ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’, immediately followed by the name of the variety (Tarocco, Moro or Sanguinello).

The words ‘protected geographical indication’ must appear directly underneath.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The production area of the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ is the geographical area of eastern Sicily which is suitable for growing pigmented oranges, defined as follows:

| — | Province of Catania: Catania, Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Caltagirone, Castel di Judica, Grammichele, Licodia Eubea, Mazzarrone, Militello Val di Catania, Mineo, Misterbianco, Motta Sant'Anastasia, Palagonia, Paterno', Ramacca, Santa Maria di Licodia and Scordia, |
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Province of Catania: Catania, Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Caltagirone, Castel di Judica, Grammichele, Licodia Eubea, Mazzarrone, Militello Val di Catania, Mineo, Misterbianco, Motta Sant'Anastasia, Palagonia, Paterno', Ramacca, Santa Maria di Licodia and Scordia,

| — | Province of Siracusa: Lentini, Francofonte, Carlentini including the village of Pedagaggi, Buccheri, Melilli, Augusta, Priolo, Siracusa, Floridia, Solarino and Sortino, |
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Province of Siracusa: Lentini, Francofonte, Carlentini including the village of Pedagaggi, Buccheri, Melilli, Augusta, Priolo, Siracusa, Floridia, Solarino and Sortino,

| — | Province of Enna: Centuripe, Regalbuto and Catenanuova. |
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Province of Enna: Centuripe, Regalbuto and Catenanuova.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

The area where the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ is grown is characterised by intense sun exposure during the day, low temperatures at night due to chilly air currents from the volcanic massif of Mount Etna, and low precipitation levels. These are optimal conditions for growing high-quality oranges of the Sanguinello, Tarocco and Moro varieties.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

The ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ is characterised by the sweetness and deep colour of its epicarp and flesh. It is particularly appreciated for its flesh, which gives a blood-red juice when pressed, thanks to its red streaks of varying intensity.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

Citrus fruit growing has a very long tradition in Sicily, as documented by sources dating back to the time of Arab rule. More particularly, the hills and plain surrounding Mount Etna have seen the development and refinement of an orange-growing tradition with its own distinctive traits.

The effect on the oranges of the considerable temperature variations in this area is a remarkable accumulation of sugars and anthocyanin pigments, which gives the fruit a very pleasant aspect thanks to the deep colour of the epicarp and a characteristic, sweet taste. Over the centuries the Sanguinello, Tarocco and Moro varieties have become ever better adapted to the environment where the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ is grown. The ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ therefore offers a very clear example of the strong link that exists between the climatic conditions of a growing area and the characteristics of the product. In fact, the same varieties of orange grown in other climates do not possess the characteristic colour and specific organoleptic properties to which the ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ owes its reputation.

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising the protected geographical indication ‘Arancia Rossa di Sicilia’ in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 67 of 20 March 2012:

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website:

http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or

by going direct to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (http://www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Qualità e sicurezza’ (in the top right-hand corner of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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