# Official Journal C 62/2011

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5426 February 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.062.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 62

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5426 February 2011

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | European Central Bank |
| 2011/C 062/01 | Opinion of the European Central Bank of 28 January 2011 on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 98/78/EC, 2002/87/EC and 2006/48/EC as regards the supplementary supervision of financial entities in a financial conglomerate (CON/2011/6) | 1 |

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Contents

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I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Central Bank

2011/C 062/01

Opinion of the European Central Bank of 28 January 2011 on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 98/78/EC, 2002/87/EC and 2006/48/EC as regards the supplementary supervision of financial entities in a financial conglomerate (CON/2011/6)

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 062/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| 2011/C 062/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| 2011/C 062/04 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 062/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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2011/C 062/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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2011/C 062/04

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 062/05 | Euro exchange rates | 20 |
| 2011/C 062/06 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 062/05

Euro exchange rates

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2011/C 062/06

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)
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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 062/07 | LIFE+ Call for proposals 2011 | 28 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 062/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6142 — AVIC/Pacific Century Motors) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2011/C 062/07

LIFE+ Call for proposals 2011

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2011/C 062/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6142 — AVIC/Pacific Century Motors) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Central Bank

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OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 28 January 2011

on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 98/78/EC, 2002/87/EC and 2006/48/EC as regards the supplementary supervision of financial entities in a financial conglomerate

(CON/2011/6)

2011/C 62/01

Introduction and legal basis

On 30 September 2010, the European Central Bank (ECB) received a request from the Council of the European Union for an opinion on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 98/78/EC, 2002/87/EC and 2006/48/EC as regards the supplementary supervision of financial entities in a financial conglomerate (1) (hereinafter the ‘proposed directive’).

The ECB’s competence to deliver an opinion is based on Articles 127(4) and 282(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union since the proposed directive contains provisions affecting the European System of Central Banks’ contribution to the smooth conduct of policies relating to the stability of the financial system, as referred to in Article 127(5) of the Treaty. In accordance with the first sentence of Article 17.5 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank, the Governing Council has adopted this opinion.

General observation

| 1. | The ECB welcomes the main aim of the proposed directive, which is to ensure the appropriate scope of supplementary supervision of financial conglomerates, by closing the gaps that have evolved between the Union’s supplementary supervision regime (2) and the sectoral directives relating to banking and insurance services. |
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The ECB welcomes the main aim of the proposed directive, which is to ensure the appropriate scope of supplementary supervision of financial conglomerates, by closing the gaps that have evolved between the Union’s supplementary supervision regime (2) and the sectoral directives relating to banking and insurance services.

Specific observations

Treatment of mixed financial holding companies

| 2. | The ECB welcomes the references to a ‘mixed financial holding company’ in the provisions of the sectoral directives defining the scope of consolidated banking supervision and group insurance supervision (3). This will allow the application of sectoral consolidated/group supervision, in addition to supplementary supervision, of a financial holding company or an insurance holding company which, as a result of an expansion of activities to another financial sector, becomes a mixed financial holding company. The ECB considers that supervisory insights related to sectoral activities achieved through consolidated/group supervision could indeed be usefully complemented by the understanding of cross-sectoral risks achieved through supplementary supervision. At the same time, efficient supervisory practices should be developed, which on the one hand will allow for all relevant risks to be incorporated in the supervision, and, on the other hand, will eliminate potential overlaps in supervision and preserve a level playing field. The ECB recommends (4) giving the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) powers to adopt, through the Joint Committee, common guidelines in this respect. |
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The ECB welcomes the references to a ‘mixed financial holding company’ in the provisions of the sectoral directives defining the scope of consolidated banking supervision and group insurance supervision (3). This will allow the application of sectoral consolidated/group supervision, in addition to supplementary supervision, of a financial holding company or an insurance holding company which, as a result of an expansion of activities to another financial sector, becomes a mixed financial holding company. The ECB considers that supervisory insights related to sectoral activities achieved through consolidated/group supervision could indeed be usefully complemented by the understanding of cross-sectoral risks achieved through supplementary supervision. At the same time, efficient supervisory practices should be developed, which on the one hand will allow for all relevant risks to be incorporated in the supervision, and, on the other hand, will eliminate potential overlaps in supervision and preserve a level playing field. The ECB recommends (4) giving the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) powers to adopt, through the Joint Committee, common guidelines in this respect.

Treatment of asset management companies

| 3. | The ECB welcomes the explicit inclusion of asset management companies in the threshold tests for the identification of financial conglomerates (5). The ECB recommends (6) allocating asset management companies to the sector within the financial conglomerate with which they have the closest connection, to be further specified in supervisory guidelines. This solution will be superior from the perspective of risk-based assessment than the allocation to the ‘smallest financial sector’ foreseen by the proposed directive. Moreover, the ECB recommends (7), as a consequence of the explicit inclusion of asset management companies in the supplementary supervision regime, involving the European Securities and Markets Authority, alongside the other ESA, in the development of guidelines promoting convergence of supervisory practices concerning supplementary supervision (8). In this respect, the wording should be similar to that contained in Directive 2010/78/EU (9), i.e. ‘the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee’. The involvement of all relevant ESA in the development of such guidelines should ensure that contagion, concentration and complexity issues and conflicts of interest are effectively addressed across all sectors and all regulated entities of a financial conglomerate. In the same vein, as regards supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes (10), Directive 2002/87/EC should require consistency of the supplementary supervision with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under the UCITS Directive (11). Such consistency is already required between the supplementary supervision and supervisory practices under the relevant provisions of the Banking Directive (12) and the Solvency II Directive (13). |
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The ECB welcomes the explicit inclusion of asset management companies in the threshold tests for the identification of financial conglomerates (5). The ECB recommends (6) allocating asset management companies to the sector within the financial conglomerate with which they have the closest connection, to be further specified in supervisory guidelines. This solution will be superior from the perspective of risk-based assessment than the allocation to the ‘smallest financial sector’ foreseen by the proposed directive. Moreover, the ECB recommends (7), as a consequence of the explicit inclusion of asset management companies in the supplementary supervision regime, involving the European Securities and Markets Authority, alongside the other ESA, in the development of guidelines promoting convergence of supervisory practices concerning supplementary supervision (8). In this respect, the wording should be similar to that contained in Directive 2010/78/EU (9), i.e. ‘the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee’. The involvement of all relevant ESA in the development of such guidelines should ensure that contagion, concentration and complexity issues and conflicts of interest are effectively addressed across all sectors and all regulated entities of a financial conglomerate. In the same vein, as regards supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes (10), Directive 2002/87/EC should require consistency of the supplementary supervision with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under the UCITS Directive (11). Such consistency is already required between the supplementary supervision and supervisory practices under the relevant provisions of the Banking Directive (12) and the Solvency II Directive (13).

Reporting formats

| 4. | The ECB recommends (14) applying harmonised formats, frequencies and dates of reporting, on the basis of implementing technical standards developed by the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee (15), for the reporting of the capital adequacy requirements calculated for the relevant entities of a financial conglomerate (16). Such harmonisation should follow the model already in place in the banking sector, on the basis of a 2009 amendment to the Banking Directive (17). The ECB understands that the work on harmonisation of reporting formats will continue, inter alia in connection with the needs generated by the implementation of the Basel III capital framework into Union law. The Eurosystem has a strong interest in this area based on its financial stability role and will follow the progress of this work in cooperation with the Commission. |
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The ECB recommends (14) applying harmonised formats, frequencies and dates of reporting, on the basis of implementing technical standards developed by the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee (15), for the reporting of the capital adequacy requirements calculated for the relevant entities of a financial conglomerate (16). Such harmonisation should follow the model already in place in the banking sector, on the basis of a 2009 amendment to the Banking Directive (17). The ECB understands that the work on harmonisation of reporting formats will continue, inter alia in connection with the needs generated by the implementation of the Basel III capital framework into Union law. The Eurosystem has a strong interest in this area based on its financial stability role and will follow the progress of this work in cooperation with the Commission.

Where the ECB recommends that the proposed directive is amended, a specific drafting proposal is set out in the Annex accompanied by explanatory text to this effect.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 28 January 2011.

The President of the ECB

Jean-Claude TRICHET

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(1)  COM(2010) 433 final.

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(2)  Currently consisting of Directive 2002/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the supplementary supervision of credit institutions, insurance undertakings and investment firms in a financial conglomerate (OJ L 35, 11.2.2003, p. 1) and Directive 98/78/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on the supplementary supervision of insurance and reinsurance undertakings in an insurance or reinsurance group (OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 1).

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(3)  See amendments to Article 1 and Articles 2(2), 3(1), 4(2) and 10(2) and in Annexes I and II to Directive 98/78/EC introduced by Article 1 and Annex I of the proposed directive; see amendments to Articles 4, 71, 72, 84, 105, 125 to 127, 129 and 141 to 143 of Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 relating to the taking up and pursuit of the business of credit institutions (recast) (OJ L 177, 30.6.2006, p. 1), introduced by Article 3 of the proposed directive.

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(4)  See proposed amendment 3 in the Annex to this opinion.

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(5)  See Articles 2(5) and 3(2), third subparagraph, of Directive 2002/87/EC, as introduced by Article 2(1) and (2) of the proposed directive.

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(6)  See proposed amendment 1 in the Annex to this opinion.

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(7)  See proposed amendment 2 in the Annex to this opinion.

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(8)  See Articles 3(8), 7(5), 8(5), 9(6) and 11(5) of Directive 2002/87/EC, as introduced by Articles 2(2) and (4) to (7) of the proposed directive.

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(9)  Directive 2010/78/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 amending Directives 98/26/EC, 2002/87/EC, 2003/6/EC, 2003/41/EC, 2003/71/EC, 2004/39/EC, 2004/109/EC, 2005/60/EC, 2006/48/EC, 2006/49/EC and 2009/65/EC in respect of the powers of the European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), the European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) and the European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 120).

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(10)  See Article 9 of Directive 2002/87/EC.

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(11)  Directive 2009/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) (OJ L 302, 17.11.2009, p. 32). Supervisory monitoring of asset management companies is referred to in Article 21(1) and Article 102(4)(a) of the UCITS Directive; it focuses on ensuring compliance with: (i) prudential rules required to be introduced by Article 12 with respect to asset management companies, and (ii) further rules set by Articles 17 and 18 with respect to offering of asset management services through branches and the provision of cross-border services.

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(12)  Directive 2006/48/EC.

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(13)  Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) (recast) (OJ L 335, 17.12.2009, p. 1).

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(14)  See proposed amendments 4 and 6 in the Annex to this opinion.

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(15)  See Article 21a(2) of Directive 2002/87/EC, as introduced by Article 2(15) of Directive 2010/78/EU.

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(16)  See Article 6(2) of Directive 2002/87/EC.

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(17)  See Article 74(2), second subparagraph of Directive 2006/48/EC, as introduced by Article 1(14) of Directive 2009/111/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 amending Directives 2006/48/EC, 2006/49/EC and 2007/64/EC as regards banks affiliated to central institutions, certain own funds items, large exposures, supervisory arrangements, and crisis management (OJ L 302, 17.11.2009, p. 97).

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ANNEX

Drafting proposals

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendments proposed by the ECB (1) |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Article 2(2)(a) |
| ‘(a) | The following third subparagraph is added to paragraph 2:
  “Asset management companies within the meaning of Article 30 are added to the sector they belong to within the group; if they do not belong exclusively to one sector within the group, they are added to the smallest financial sector.” ’ |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendments proposed by the ECB (1)

Amendment 1

Article 2(2)(a)

‘(a)

The following third subparagraph is added to paragraph 2:

“Asset management companies within the meaning of Article 30 are added to the sector they belong to within the group; if they do not belong exclusively to one sector within the group, they are added to the smallest financial sector.” ’

| ‘(a) | The following third subparagraph is added to paragraph 2:
  “Asset management companies within the meaning of Article 30 are added to the sector they belong to within the group; if they do not belong exclusively to one sector within the group, they are added to the financial sector with which they have the closest connection.” ’ |
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‘(a)

The following third subparagraph is added to paragraph 2:

“Asset management companies within the meaning of Article 30 are added to the sector they belong to within the group; if they do not belong exclusively to one sector within the group, they are added to the financial sector with which they have the closest connection.” ’

Explanation

The present solution allocating asset management companies to the smallest sector in the financial conglomerate is not sufficiently risk-based. It should be replaced by the criterion of the ‘closest connection’, to be further specified through ESA common guidelines issued under Article 3(8) of Directive 2002/87/EC (see amendment 2).

Amendment 2

Article 2(2)(f)

| ‘(f) | The following paragraph 8 is added:
  “8.   The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of paragraphs 2, 3, 3a, 4 and 5 of this Article.” ’ |
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‘(f)

The following paragraph 8 is added:

“8.   The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of paragraphs 2, 3, 3a, 4 and 5 of this Article.” ’

| ‘(f) | The following paragraph 8 is added:
  “8.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of paragraphs 2, 3, 3a, 4 and 5 of this Article.” ’ |
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‘(f)

The following paragraph 8 is added:

“8.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of paragraphs 2, 3, 3a, 4 and 5 of this Article.” ’

Explanation

As a result of the explicit inclusion of asset management companies in the threshold tests for the identification of financial conglomerates, the European Securities and Markets Authority should be involved, alongside the other ESA, in the development of guidelines promoting convergence of supervisory practices concerning the supplementary supervision of financial conglomerates. The involvement of all relevant ESA in the development of such guidelines should ensure that contagion, concentration and complexity issues and conflicts of interest are effectively addressed across all sectors and all regulated entities of a financial conglomerate. The wording used in this respect (‘the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee’) is similar to the model established by Directive 2010/78/EU. This amendment is linked to amendment 5.

Amendment 3

Article 2(2a) (new)

[No text.]

‘(2a)   The following paragraph 6 is added to Article 5:

“6.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at developing supervisory practices allowing for supplementary supervision of financial holding companies to appropriately complement the group supervision under Directive 98/78/EC or, as appropriate, consolidated supervision under Directive 2006/48/EC, and which will allow all relevant risks to be incorporated in the supervision, while eliminating potential overlaps and preserving a level playing field” ’

Explanation

Explanation

Efficient supervisory practices should be developed to allow parallel application of sectoral consolidated/group supervision and supplementary supervision in relation to a mixed financial holding company. The relevant ESA, acting through the Joint Committee, should be given powers to adopt common guidelines in this respect.

Efficient supervisory practices should be developed to allow parallel application of sectoral consolidated/group supervision and supplementary supervision in relation to a mixed financial holding company. The relevant ESA, acting through the Joint Committee, should be given powers to adopt common guidelines in this respect.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Article 2(2b) (new)

[No text.]

‘(2b)   The following sixth subparagraph is added in Article 6(2):

“From [1 January 2013], the Member States shall require uniform formats, frequencies and dates for reporting of the calculations referred to in this Article, in accordance with the technical standards established in line with Article 21a(1)(d).” ’

Explanation

Explanation

Similar to the Banking Directive, the reporting of the calculated capital adequacy requirements under Directive 2002/87/EC should follow harmonised formats, frequencies and dates of reporting. This amendment is linked to amendment 6.

Similar to the Banking Directive, the reporting of the calculated capital adequacy requirements under Directive 2002/87/EC should follow harmonised formats, frequencies and dates of reporting. This amendment is linked to amendment 6.

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Article 2(4) to (7) and (10)

‘(4)   The following paragraph 5 is added to Article 7:

“5.   The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of risk concentration as provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4. They shall issue specific common guidelines on the application of paragraphs 1 to 4 to participations of the financial conglomerate in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(5)   The following paragraph 5 is added to Article 8:

“5.   The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of intra-group transactions as provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4. They shall issue specific common guidelines on the application of paragraphs 1 to 4 to participations of the financial conglomerate in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(6)   The following paragraph 6 is added to Article 9:

“6.   Competent authorities shall align the application of the supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes as provided for in this Article with the supervisory review processes as provided for by Article 124 of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 36 of Directive 2009/138/EC. To this end, the European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes as provided for in this Article, as well as on the consistency with the supervisory review processes as provided for by Article 124 of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 36 of Directive 2009/138/EC. They shall issue specific common guidelines for the application of this Article to participations of the financial conglomerate, in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(7)   The following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added to Article 11:

“[...]

5.   The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue common guidelines aimed at the consistency of supervisory coordination arrangements according to Article 131a of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 248(4) of Directive 2009/138/EC.”

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(10)   The following Article 21b is inserted:

“Article 21b

Common Guidelines

The European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority shall issue the common guidelines referred to in Article 3(3), Article 7(5), Article 8(5), Article 9(6) and Article 11(5) in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 42 of the Regulation (EU) No .../... establishing the European Banking Authority, and in Article 42 of the Regulation (EU) No .../... establishing the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, following cooperation within the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities.” ’

‘(4)   The following paragraph 5 is added to Article 7:

“5.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of risk concentration as provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4. They shall issue specific common guidelines on the application of paragraphs 1 to 4 to participations of the financial conglomerate in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(5)   The following paragraph 5 is added to Article 8:

“5.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of intra-group transactions as provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4. They shall issue specific common guidelines on the application of paragraphs 1 to 4 to participations of the financial conglomerate in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(6)   The following paragraph 6 is added to Article 9:

“6.   Competent authorities shall align the application of the supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes as provided for in this Article with the supervisory review processes as provided for by Article 124 of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 36 of Directive 2009/138/EC, and with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under Article 12 of Directive 2009/65/EC. To this end, the relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the convergence of supervisory practices with regard to the application of supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes as provided for in this Article, as well as on the consistency with the supervisory review processes as provided for by Article 124 of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 36 of Directive 2009/138/EC, and with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under Article 12 of Directive 2009/65/EC. They shall issue specific common guidelines for the application of this Article to participations of the financial conglomerate, in cases where national company law provisions obstruct the application of Article 14(2).”

(7)   The following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added to Article 11:

“[...]

5.   The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue common guidelines aimed at the consistency of supervisory coordination arrangements according to Article 131a of Directive 2006/48/EC and Article 248(4) of Directive 2009/138/EC.”

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(10)   The following Article 21b is inserted:

“Article 21b

Common Guidelines

The relevant ESA, through the Joint Committee, shall issue the common guidelines referred to in Article 3(8), Article 7(5), Article 8(5), Article 9(6) and Article 11(5) in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 56 of the Regulation (EU) No1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority
  (European Banking Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission
  Decision 2009/78/EC, in Article 56 of the Regulation (EU) No1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority
  (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC, and in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC, following cooperation within the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities.” ’

Explanation

Explanation

See the explanation under amendment 2, to which this amendment is linked. Moreover, as regards supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes, the proposed amendment to Article 9(6) of Directive 2002/87/EC should require consistency of the supplementary supervision with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under the UCITS Directive. Such consistency is already required between the supplementary supervision and the supervisory practices under the relevant provisions of the Banking Directive and the Solvency II Directive.

See the explanation under amendment 2, to which this amendment is linked. Moreover, as regards supplementary supervision of internal control mechanisms and risk management processes, the proposed amendment to Article 9(6) of Directive 2002/87/EC should require consistency of the supplementary supervision with the monitoring by the competent authorities of compliance with prudential rules established under the UCITS Directive. Such consistency is already required between the supplementary supervision and the supervisory practices under the relevant provisions of the Banking Directive and the Solvency II Directive.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Article 2(9a) (new)

[No text.]

‘(9a)   The following point (d) is added to the first subparagraph of Article 21a(1):

| “(d) | Article 6(2) in order to ensure uniform formats (with associated instructions), frequencies and dates of reporting.” ’ |
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“(d)

Article 6(2) in order to ensure uniform formats (with associated instructions), frequencies and dates of reporting.” ’

Explanation

Explanation

See the explanation under amendment 4, to which this amendment is linked.

See the explanation under amendment 4, to which this amendment is linked.

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(1)  Bold in the body of the text indicates where the ECB proposes inserting new text. Strikethrough in the body of the text indicates where the ECB proposes deleting text.

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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, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2011/C 62/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 12.8.2010 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 112/10 |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | — | Non-assisted areas |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Regeling LNV-subsidies (investeringen in integraal duurzame stallen en houderijen) |
| Legal basis | Kaderwet LNV-subsidies: artikel 2 en 4
  Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 2:37 t/m 2:41, Bijlage 2, hoofdstuk 4 |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Investments in agricultural holdings |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 26,70 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 60 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Animal production |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Minister van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit |
| PO Box 20401 |
| 2500 EK Den Haag |
| NEDERLAND |

Date of adoption of the decision

12.8.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 112/10

Member State

Netherlands

Region

—

Non-assisted areas

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Regeling LNV-subsidies (investeringen in integraal duurzame stallen en houderijen)

Legal basis

Kaderwet LNV-subsidies: artikel 2 en 4

Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 2:37 t/m 2:41, Bijlage 2, hoofdstuk 4

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Investments in agricultural holdings

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 26,70 (in millions)

Intensity

60 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Animal production

Name and address of the granting authority

Minister van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

PO Box 20401

2500 EK Den Haag

NEDERLAND

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 369/10 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | Vendée | Mixed |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Programme d’aides en faveur de l’élevage bovin: lutte contre la rhinotrachéite infectieuse bovine (BVD) en Vendée |
| Legal basis | — | Code général des collectivités territoriales et notamment l’article L 1511-1 |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 369/10

Member State

France

Region

Vendée

Mixed

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Programme d’aides en faveur de l’élevage bovin: lutte contre la rhinotrachéite infectieuse bovine (BVD) en Vendée

Legal basis

—

Code général des collectivités territoriales et notamment l’article L 1511-1

| — | Délibération du Conseil général de la Vendée |
| --- | --- |

—

Délibération du Conseil général de la Vendée

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Animal diseases

Form of aid

Subsidised services

Budget

| | Annual budget: EUR 0,07 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Annual budget: EUR 0,07 (in millions)

| | Overall budget: EUR 0,26 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 0,26 (in millions)

Intensity

66,00 %

Duration (period)

23.11.2010-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

| Mme Françoise SIMON, chef du secteur AGRAP Conseil général de Vendée, service agriculture et pêche |
| --- |
| 40 rue du marécahal Foch |
| 85923 La Roche Sur Yon Cedex 9 |
| FRANCE |

Mme Françoise SIMON, chef du secteur AGRAP Conseil général de Vendée, service agriculture et pêche

40 rue du marécahal Foch

85923 La Roche Sur Yon Cedex 9

FRANCE

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 12.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 382/10 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — | Mixed |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Tilskud til rådgivning af private skovejere om kortlægning og beskyttelse af fredskov m.v. i internationale naturbeskyttelsesområder.
  (Aid for counselling concerning Natura 2000 forests) |
| Legal basis | Bekendtgørelse af lov om skove (LBK nr. 945 af 24.9.2009).
  Bekendtgørelse om tilskud til rådgivning af private skovejere om kortlægning og beskyttelse af fredskov m.v. i internationale naturbeskyttelsesområder. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Environmental protection, Technical support (AGRI) |
| Form of aid | — |
| Budget | | Annual budget: DKK 0,60 (in millions) |

Date of adoption of the decision

12.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 382/10

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Mixed

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Tilskud til rådgivning af private skovejere om kortlægning og beskyttelse af fredskov m.v. i internationale naturbeskyttelsesområder.

(Aid for counselling concerning Natura 2000 forests)

Legal basis

Bekendtgørelse af lov om skove (LBK nr. 945 af 24.9.2009).

Bekendtgørelse om tilskud til rådgivning af private skovejere om kortlægning og beskyttelse af fredskov m.v. i internationale naturbeskyttelsesområder.

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Environmental protection, Technical support (AGRI)

Form of aid

—

Budget

Annual budget: DKK 0,60 (in millions)

| | Overall budget: DKK 1,80 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: DKK 1,80 (in millions)

Intensity

100,00 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

| Skov- og Naturstyrelsen Haraldsgade 53 |
| --- |
| 2100 København Ø |
| DANMARK |

Skov- og Naturstyrelsen Haraldsgade 53

2100 København Ø

DANMARK

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 3.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 389/10 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Lombardia | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Imboschimento, ricostituzione del potenziale forestale e interventi preventivi (Misure 221, 223 e 226 del PSR) |
| Legal basis | Programma di sviluppo rurale della Regione Lombardia per il periodo di programmazione 2007-2013:






  — | Misura 221-Imboschimento di terreni agricoli, |

Date of adoption of the decision

3.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 389/10

Member State

Italy

Region

Lombardia

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Imboschimento, ricostituzione del potenziale forestale e interventi preventivi (Misure 221, 223 e 226 del PSR)

Legal basis

Programma di sviluppo rurale della Regione Lombardia per il periodo di programmazione 2007-2013:

—

Misura 221-Imboschimento di terreni agricoli,

| — | Misura 223-Imboschimento di superfici non agricole, |
| --- | --- |

—

Misura 223-Imboschimento di superfici non agricole,

| — | Misura 226-Ricostituzione del potenziale forestale e interventi preventivi |
| --- | --- |

—

Misura 226-Ricostituzione del potenziale forestale e interventi preventivi

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Forestry

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

| | Annual budget: EUR 10,00 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Annual budget: EUR 10,00 (in millions)

| | Overall budget: EUR 30,00 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 30,00 (in millions)

Intensity

100,00 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry and logging

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Lombardia |
| --- |
| Direzione Generale Agricoltura |
| Via Pola 12-14 |
| 20124 Milano MI |
| ITALIA |

Regione Lombardia

Direzione Generale Agricoltura

Via Pola 12-14

20124 Milano MI

ITALIA

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 22.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 390/10 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz | Mixed |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Förderung der Erhaltung von genetischen Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft (Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen — EGR) — 612-40304/RP00 |
| Legal basis | Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes“ (GAK) vom 21. Juli 1988 (BGBl. I S. 1055) in der jeweils geltenden Fassung in Verbindung mit dem jeweiligen vom Planungsausschuss der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes“ beschlossenen Rahmenplan, hier: Grundsätze für die Förderung der Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft;
  Verwaltungsvorschrift „Förderung der Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft (Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen — EGR)“;
  §§ 23 und 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) vom 20. Dezember 1971 (GVBl 1972, S. 2) und Verwaltungsvorschrift über den Vollzug der Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO) vom 20. Dezember 2002 (MinBl. 2003 S. 22) in der jeweils geltenden Fassung. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Agri-environmental commitments, Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 0,10 (in millions) |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 390/10

Member State

Germany

Region

Rheinland-Pfalz

Mixed

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Förderung der Erhaltung von genetischen Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft (Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen — EGR) — 612-40304/RP00

Legal basis

Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes“ (GAK) vom 21. Juli 1988 (BGBl. I S. 1055) in der jeweils geltenden Fassung in Verbindung mit dem jeweiligen vom Planungsausschuss der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes“ beschlossenen Rahmenplan, hier: Grundsätze für die Förderung der Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft;

Verwaltungsvorschrift „Förderung der Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen in der Landwirtschaft (Erhaltung genetischer Ressourcen — EGR)“;

§§ 23 und 44 der Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) vom 20. Dezember 1971 (GVBl 1972, S. 2) und Verwaltungsvorschrift über den Vollzug der Landeshaushaltsordnung (VV-LHO) vom 20. Dezember 2002 (MinBl. 2003 S. 22) in der jeweils geltenden Fassung.

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Agri-environmental commitments, Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,10 (in millions)

| | Overall budget: EUR 0,40 (in millions) |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 0,40 (in millions)

Intensity

100,00 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

| Dienstleistungszentrum Ländlicher Raum Westpfalz |
| --- |
| Neumühle 8 |
| 67728 Münchweiler/A |
| DEUTSCHLAND |
| Tel. +49 630292160 |
| Fax +49 6302921699 |
| E-mail: dlr-westpfalz@dlr.rlp.de |

Dienstleistungszentrum Ländlicher Raum Westpfalz

Neumühle 8

67728 Münchweiler/A

DEUTSCHLAND

Tel. +49 630292160

Fax +49 6302921699

E-mail: dlr-westpfalz@dlr.rlp.de

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| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/12 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/12

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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, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2011/C 62/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.6.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 332/09 |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Indemnisation des pertes subies par les producteurs de pommes de terre suite aux mesures prises contre des organismes nuisibles |
| Legal basis | Arrêté royal du 5 décembre 2004 fixant les cotisations de crise temporaires dues par les producteurs de pommes de terre pour l'indemnisation de pertes subies suite aux mesures prises contre des organismes nuisibles |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Combating plant diseases |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 670 000 per year |
| Intensity | Maximum 85 % |
| Duration (period) | Maximum 6 years |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Service public fédéral (SPF) santé publique, sécurité de la chaîne alimentaire et environnement |
| Eurostation II |
| Place Victor Horta, 40 bte 10 |
| 1060 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.6.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 332/09

Member State

Belgium

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Indemnisation des pertes subies par les producteurs de pommes de terre suite aux mesures prises contre des organismes nuisibles

Legal basis

Arrêté royal du 5 décembre 2004 fixant les cotisations de crise temporaires dues par les producteurs de pommes de terre pour l'indemnisation de pertes subies suite aux mesures prises contre des organismes nuisibles

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Combating plant diseases

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 670 000 per year

Intensity

Maximum 85 %

Duration (period)

Maximum 6 years

Economic sectors

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Service public fédéral (SPF) santé publique, sécurité de la chaîne alimentaire et environnement

Eurostation II

Place Victor Horta, 40 bte 10

1060 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 12.11.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 539/09 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg | Article 107(3)(c) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Baden-Württemberg: Kommunale Agrarumweltprogramme der Städte Bietigheim-Bissingen, Heilbronn und Ludwigsburg |
| Legal basis | 1. | Stadt Bietigheim-Bissingen — Naturschutz und Landschaftspflegemaßnahmen -Förderprogramme Biotopverbund –Förderrichtlinien |

Date of adoption of the decision

12.11.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 539/09

Member State

Germany

Region

Baden-Württemberg

Article 107(3)(c)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Baden-Württemberg: Kommunale Agrarumweltprogramme der Städte Bietigheim-Bissingen, Heilbronn und Ludwigsburg

Legal basis

1.

Stadt Bietigheim-Bissingen — Naturschutz und Landschaftspflegemaßnahmen -Förderprogramme Biotopverbund –Förderrichtlinien

| 2. | Stadt Heilbronn — Richtlinie für das Ackerrandstreifenprogramm der Stadt Heilbronn |
| --- | --- |

2.

Stadt Heilbronn — Richtlinie für das Ackerrandstreifenprogramm der Stadt Heilbronn

| 3. | Stadt Heilbronn — Richtlinie für das Streuobstförderprogramm der Stadt Heilbronn |
| --- | --- |

3.

Stadt Heilbronn — Richtlinie für das Streuobstförderprogramm der Stadt Heilbronn

| 4. | Ludwigsburg — Agrarumweltprogramm-Förderrichtlinien |
| --- | --- |

4.

Ludwigsburg — Agrarumweltprogramm-Förderrichtlinien

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Agri-environmental commitments, Environmental protection

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 1,82 (in millions)

Intensity

100,00 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities

Name and address of the granting authority

| Städte Bietigheim-Bissingen, Heilbronn, Ludwigsburg |
| --- |
| Bietigheim-Bissingen, Bauhof&Gärtnerei |
| Höpfigheimer Str. 26 |
| 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Städte Bietigheim-Bissingen, Heilbronn, Ludwigsburg

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Bauhof&Gärtnerei

Höpfigheimer Str. 26

74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen

DEUTSCHLAND

| Heilbronn-Grünflächenamt |
| --- |
| Cäcilienstr. 51 |
| 74072 Heilbronn |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Heilbronn-Grünflächenamt

Cäcilienstr. 51

74072 Heilbronn

DEUTSCHLAND

| Ludwigsburg — Bürgerbüro Bauen |
| --- |
| Wilhelmstraße 5 |
| 71638 Ludwigsburg |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Ludwigsburg — Bürgerbüro Bauen

Wilhelmstraße 5

71638 Ludwigsburg

DEUTSCHLAND

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 434/10 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Primera implantación de sistemas agroforestales en tierras agrícolas (Medida 222 — Desarrollo Rural). |
| Legal basis | Marco nacional español de Desarrollo Rural para el periodo 2007-2013
  Programas de Desarrollo Rural (PDR) para el período 2007-2013 de las siguientes Comunidades Autónomas españolas: Aragón, Asturias, Canarias, Extremadura y Galicia |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Forestry |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget of EUR 5,62 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 85 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Forestry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Autoridades de gestión de los Programas de Desarrollo Rural de las Comunidades Autónomas |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 434/10

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Primera implantación de sistemas agroforestales en tierras agrícolas (Medida 222 — Desarrollo Rural).

Legal basis

Marco nacional español de Desarrollo Rural para el periodo 2007-2013

Programas de Desarrollo Rural (PDR) para el período 2007-2013 de las siguientes Comunidades Autónomas españolas: Aragón, Asturias, Canarias, Extremadura y Galicia

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Forestry

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget of EUR 5,62 (in millions)

Intensity

85 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry

Name and address of the granting authority

Autoridades de gestión de los Programas de Desarrollo Rural de las Comunidades Autónomas

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 443/10 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas a inversiones no productivas (Medida 227 de Desarrollo Rural) |
| Legal basis | Marco Nacional de Desarrollo Rural español 2007-2013
  Programas de desarrollo rural (PDR) de las 17 Comunidades Autónomas españolas 2007-2013 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Forestry |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget of EUR 435,532409 (in millions) |
| Intensity | 100 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Forestry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Autoridades de gestión de los Programas de Desarrollo Rural de las Comunidades Autónomas |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 443/10

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas a inversiones no productivas (Medida 227 de Desarrollo Rural)

Legal basis

Marco Nacional de Desarrollo Rural español 2007-2013

Programas de desarrollo rural (PDR) de las 17 Comunidades Autónomas españolas 2007-2013

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Forestry

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget of EUR 435,532409 (in millions)

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Forestry

Name and address of the granting authority

Autoridades de gestión de los Programas de Desarrollo Rural de las Comunidades Autónomas

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 15.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 531/10 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Guarantee scheme |
| Legal basis | Lov om Vækstfonden, nr. 571 af den 1. juli 2002 med senere ændringer, samt bekendtgørelse nr. 1013 af den 17. august 2007, og aktstykke vedtaget af Finansudvalget den 30. oktober 2009 |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | — |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 16.12.2010-31.12.2011 |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Vaekstfonden Strandvejen 104 A |
| 2900 Hellerup |
| DANMARK |

Date of adoption of the decision

15.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 531/10

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Guarantee scheme

Legal basis

Lov om Vækstfonden, nr. 571 af den 1. juli 2002 med senere ændringer, samt bekendtgørelse nr. 1013 af den 17. august 2007, og aktstykke vedtaget af Finansudvalget den 30. oktober 2009

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

—

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

16.12.2010-31.12.2011

Economic sectors

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

Vaekstfonden Strandvejen 104 A

2900 Hellerup

DANMARK

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| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/16 |
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26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/16

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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)

2011/C 62/04

| Date of adoption of the decision | 27.1.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | N 632/09 |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Nichtkommerzieller Rundfunk-Fonds |
| Legal basis | Artikel 9j, 9k, 9l Bundesgesetz über die Einrichtung einer Kommunikationsbehörde Austria („KommAustria“) und eines Bundeskommunikationssenates (KommAustria-Gesetz); Richtlinien des Fonds zur Förderung des nichtkommerziellen Rundfunks |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Annual budget: EUR 1 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

27.1.2010

Reference number of State Aid

N 632/09

Member State

Austria

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Nichtkommerzieller Rundfunk-Fonds

Legal basis

Artikel 9j, 9k, 9l Bundesgesetz über die Einrichtung einer Kommunikationsbehörde Austria („KommAustria“) und eines Bundeskommunikationssenates (KommAustria-Gesetz); Richtlinien des Fonds zur Förderung des nichtkommerziellen Rundfunks

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 1 million

| | Overall budget: EUR 6 million |
| --- | --- |

Overall budget: EUR 6 million

Intensity

90 %

Duration (period)

2010-2014

Economic sectors

Media

Name and address of the granting authority

| Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH |
| --- |
| Mariahilferstraße 77-79 |
| 1060 Wien |
| ÖSTERREICH |

Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH

Mariahilferstraße 77-79

1060 Wien

ÖSTERREICH

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 14.12.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.31999 (2010/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ιδρυση ταμειου χρηματοπιστωτικησ σταθεροτητασ
  (Idrisi Tameiou xrimatopistotikis Statherotitas) |
| Legal basis | Σχεδιο νομου περι ιδρυσεως ταμειου χρηματοπιστωτικης σταθεροτητας
  (Sxedio nomou peri idriseos tameiou xrimatopistotikis statherotitas) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Other forms of equity intervention |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 10 000 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2011-30.6.2011 |
| Economic sectors | Financial intermediation |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Υπουργείο Οικονομικών Νίκης 5-7 (Ypourgeio Oikonomikon Nikis 5-7) |
| 101 80 Αθήνα/Athens (101 80 Athina) |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Date of adoption of the decision

14.12.2010

Reference number of State Aid

SA.31999 (2010/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ιδρυση ταμειου χρηματοπιστωτικησ σταθεροτητασ

(Idrisi Tameiou xrimatopistotikis Statherotitas)

Legal basis

Σχεδιο νομου περι ιδρυσεως ταμειου χρηματοπιστωτικης σταθεροτητας

(Sxedio nomou peri idriseos tameiou xrimatopistotikis statherotitas)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Other forms of equity intervention

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 10 000 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-30.6.2011

Economic sectors

Financial intermediation

Name and address of the granting authority

Υπουργείο Οικονομικών Νίκης 5-7 (Ypourgeio Oikonomikon Nikis 5-7)

101 80 Αθήνα/Athens (101 80 Athina)

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 28.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32182 (2011/N) |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation du régime temporaire relatif aux aides sous forme de taux d'intérêt bonifié (N 15/09) |
| Legal basis | Pour les interventions de l’État, l’article 20 de la constitution du 4 octobre 1958 ainsi que les articles L 2251-1, L 3231-1 et L 4211-1 du code général des collectivités territoriales, constituent la base juridique du régime.
  Pour les interventions des collectivités territoriales les bases juridiques sont les suivantes:






  — | les Articles L 1511-1 à L 1511-5 du code général des collectivités territoriales tels que modifiés par l’article 1er de la loi no 2004-809 du 13 août 2004 relative aux libertés et responsabilités locales pour les collectivités territoriales et leurs groupements. |

Date of adoption of the decision

28.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32182 (2011/N)

Member State

France

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation du régime temporaire relatif aux aides sous forme de taux d'intérêt bonifié (N 15/09)

Legal basis

Pour les interventions de l’État, l’article 20 de la constitution du 4 octobre 1958 ainsi que les articles L 2251-1, L 3231-1 et L 4211-1 du code général des collectivités territoriales, constituent la base juridique du régime.

Pour les interventions des collectivités territoriales les bases juridiques sont les suivantes:

—

les Articles L 1511-1 à L 1511-5 du code général des collectivités territoriales tels que modifiés par l’article 1er de la loi no 2004-809 du 13 août 2004 relative aux libertés et responsabilités locales pour les collectivités territoriales et leurs groupements.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Interest subsidy

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2011

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

—

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 24.1.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32215 (2011/N) |
| Member State | Hungary |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of the ‘Temporary aid scheme for granting aid in the form of loans with subsidised interest rate’ (N 78/09) |
| Legal basis | Article 23/C, Article 23/D, Article 23/E and Annex 4 of the Government Decree No 85/2004 (IV.19) on the procedure regarding State aid defined by Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty and on the Regional Aid Map |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Interest subsidy |
| Budget | Overall budget: HUF 10 000 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2011 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | — |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

24.1.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32215 (2011/N)

Member State

Hungary

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of the ‘Temporary aid scheme for granting aid in the form of loans with subsidised interest rate’ (N 78/09)

Legal basis

Article 23/C, Article 23/D, Article 23/E and Annex 4 of the Government Decree No 85/2004 (IV.19) on the procedure regarding State aid defined by Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty and on the Regional Aid Map

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Interest subsidy

Budget

Overall budget: HUF 10 000 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2011

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

—

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.2.2011 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.32506 (2011/N) |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of Dutch limited amounts of compatible aid scheme (N 156/09) |
| Legal basis | Aangepast Nederlands nationaal kader voor het tijdelijk verlenen van beperkte steunbedragen |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Soft loan, Guarantee |
| Budget | — |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2011 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | All authorities granting State aid in the Netherlands |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.2.2011

Reference number of State Aid

SA.32506 (2011/N)

Member State

Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of Dutch limited amounts of compatible aid scheme (N 156/09)

Legal basis

Aangepast Nederlands nationaal kader voor het tijdelijk verlenen van beperkte steunbedragen

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy

Form of aid

Direct grant, Soft loan, Guarantee

Budget

—

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2011

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

All authorities granting State aid in the Netherlands

Other information

—

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

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/20 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/20

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Euro exchange rates (1)

25 February 2011

2011/C 62/05

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3762 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 112,52 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4553 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,85530 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,8320 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2799 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7640 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,479 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 272,81 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7048 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9709 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2125 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1975 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3577 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3487 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,7253 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8337 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7540 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 549,41 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,6150 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,0513 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4250 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 162,05 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,1964 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,191 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 39,8230 |
| THB | Thai baht | 42,153 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,2853 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,6656 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 62,3760 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3762

JPY

Japanese yen

112,52

DKK

Danish krone

7,4553

GBP

Pound sterling

0,85530

SEK

Swedish krona

8,8320

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2799

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7640

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,479

HUF

Hungarian forint

272,81

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7048

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9709

RON

Romanian leu

4,2125

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1975

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3577

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3487

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,7253

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8337

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7540

KRW

South Korean won

1 549,41

ZAR

South African rand

9,6150

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,0513

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4250

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 162,05

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,1964

PHP

Philippine peso

60,191

RUB

Russian rouble

39,8230

THB

Thai baht

42,153

BRL

Brazilian real

2,2853

MXN

Mexican peso

16,6656

INR

Indian rupee

62,3760

---

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

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| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/21 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/21

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft

(Text with EEA relevance)

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

2011/C 62/06

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard (and reference document) | First publication OJ | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-1:2001
  Inflatable boats — Part 1: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW
  (ISO 6185-1:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-2:2001
  Inflatable boats — Part 2: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW to 15 kW inclusive
  (ISO 6185-2:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-3:2001
  Inflatable boats — Part 3: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 15 kW and greater
  (ISO 6185-3:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 7840:2004
  Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses
  (ISO 7840:2004) | 8.1.2005 | EN ISO 7840:1995
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.8.2004) |
| CEN | EN ISO 8099:2000
  Small craft — Toilet waste retention systems
  (ISO 8099:2000) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8469:2006
  Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses
  (ISO 8469:2006) | 12.12.2006 | EN ISO 8469:1995
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.1.2007) |
| CEN | EN ISO 8665:2006
  Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power measurements and declarations
  (ISO 8665:2006) | 16.9.2006 | EN ISO 8665:1995
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.12.2006) |
| CEN | EN ISO 8666:2002
  Small craft — Principal data
  (ISO 8666:2002) | 20.5.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8847:2004
  Small craft — Steering gear — Cable and pulley systems
  (ISO 8847:2004) | 8.1.2005 | EN 28847:1989
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.11.2004) |
| EN ISO 8847:2004/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8849:2003
  Small craft — Electrically operated direct-current bilge-pumps
  (ISO 8849:2003) | 8.1.2005 | EN 28849:1993
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2004) |
| CEN | EN ISO 9093-1:1997
  Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 1: Metallic
  (ISO 9093-1:1994) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9093-2:2002
  Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 2: Non-metallic
  (ISO 9093-2:2002) | 3.4.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9094-1:2003
  Small craft — Fire protection — Part 1: Craft with a hull length of up to and including 15 m
  (ISO 9094-1:2003) | 12.7.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9094-2:2002
  Small craft — Fire protection — Part 2: Craft with a hull length of over 15 m
  (ISO 9094-2:2002) | 20.5.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9097:1994
  Small craft — Electric fans
  (ISO 9097:1991) | 25.2.1998 | | |
| EN ISO 9097:1994/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10087:2006
  Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system
  (ISO 10087:2006) | 13.5.2006 | EN ISO 10087:1996
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.9.2006) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10088:2009
  Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems
  (ISO 10088:2009) | 17.4.2010 | EN ISO 10088:2001
  Note 2.3 | 31.12.2011 |
| CEN | EN ISO 10133:2000
  Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d.c. installations
  (ISO 10133:2000) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 10239:2008
  Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems
  (ISO 10239:2008) | 30.4.2008 | EN ISO 10239:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.8.2008) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10240:2004
  Small craft — Owner's manual
  (ISO 10240:2004) | 3.5.2005 | EN ISO 10240:1996
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2005) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10592:1995
  Small craft — Hydraulic steering systems
  (ISO 10592:1994) | 25.2.1998 | | |
| EN ISO 10592:1995/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 11105:1997
  Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments
  (ISO 11105:1997) | 18.12.1997 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11192:2005
  Small craft — Graphical symbols
  (ISO 11192:2005) | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11547:1995
  Small craft — Start-in-gear protection
  (ISO 11547:1994) | 18.12.1997 | | |
| EN ISO 11547:1995/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 11591:2000
  Small craft, engine-driven — Field of vision from helm position
  (ISO 11591:2000) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11592:2001
  Small craft less than 8 m length of hull — Determination of maximum propulsion power rating
  (ISO 11592:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11812:2001
  Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits
  (ISO 11812:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-1:2000
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate
  (ISO 12215-1:2000) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-2:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 2: Materials: Core materials for sandwich construction, embedded materials
  (ISO 12215-2:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-3:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 3: Materials: Steel, aluminium alloys, wood, other materials
  (ISO 12215-3:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-4:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 4: Workshop and manufacturing
  (ISO 12215-4:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-5:2008
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination
  (ISO 12215-5:2008) | 3.12.2008 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-6:2008
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 6: Structural arrangements and details
  (ISO 12215-6:2008) | 3.12.2008 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-8:2009
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 8: Rudders
  (ISO 12215-8:2009) | 17.4.2010 | | |
| EN ISO 12215-8:2009/AC:2010 | 11.11.2010 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12216:2002
  Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness requirements
  (ISO 12216:2002) | 19.12.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12217-1:2002
  Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 1: Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m
  (ISO 12217-1:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| EN ISO 12217-1:2002/A1:2009 | 17.4.2010 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.4.2010) |
| CEN | EN ISO 12217-2:2002
  Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 2: Sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m
  (ISO 12217-2:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12217-3:2002
  Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 3: Boats of hull length less than 6 m
  (ISO 12217-3:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| EN ISO 12217-3:2002/A1:2009 | 17.4.2010 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.4.2010) |
| CEN | EN ISO 13297:2000
  Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations
  (ISO 13297:2000) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 13590:2003
  Small craft — Personal watercraft — Construction and system installation requirements
  (ISO 13590:2003) | 8.1.2005 | | |
| EN ISO 13590:2003/AC:2004 | 3.5.2005 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 13929:2001
  Small craft — Steering gear — Geared link systems
  (ISO 13929:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-1:2008
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 1: Pass-by measurement procedures
  (ISO 14509-1:2008) | 4.3.2009 | EN ISO 14509:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2009) |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-2:2006
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 2: Sound assessment using reference craft
  (ISO 14509-2:2006) | 19.7.2007 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-3:2009
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 3: Sound assessment using calculation and measurement procedures
  (ISO 14509-3:2009) | 17.4.2010 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14895:2003
  Small craft — Liquid-fuelled galley stoves
  (ISO 14895:2000) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14945:2004
  Small craft — Builder's plate
  (ISO 14945:2004) | 8.1.2005 | | |
| EN ISO 14945:2004/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14946:2001
  Small craft — Maximum load capacity
  (ISO 14946:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| EN ISO 14946:2001/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15083:2003
  Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems
  (ISO 15083:2003) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15084:2003
  Small craft — Anchoring, mooring and towing — Strong points
  (ISO 15084:2003) | 12.7.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15085:2003
  Small craft — Man-overboard prevention and recovery
  (ISO 15085:2003) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| EN ISO 15085:2003/A1:2009 | 17.4.2010 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.11.2009) |
| CEN | EN ISO 15584:2001
  Small craft — Inboard petrol engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components
  (ISO 15584:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN 15609:2008
  LPG equipment and accessories — LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft — Installation requirements | 4.3.2009 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15652:2005
  Small craft — Remote steering systems for inboard mini jet boats
  (ISO 15652:2003) | 7.9.2005 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 16147:2002
  Small craft — Inboard diesel engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components
  (ISO 16147:2002) | 3.4.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 21487:2006
  Small craft — Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks
  (ISO 21487:2006) | 19.7.2007 | | |
| EN ISO 21487:2006/AC:2009 | 17.4.2010 | | |
| CEN | EN 28846:1993
  Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases
  (ISO 8846:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 28846:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN 28848:1993
  Small craft — Remote steering systems
  (ISO 8848:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 28848:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN 29775:1993
  Small craft — Remote steering systems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power
  (ISO 9775:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 29775:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| Cenelec | EN 60092-507:2000
  Electrical installations in ships — Part 507: Pleasure craft
  IEC 60092-507:2000 | 12.6.2003 | | |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard (and reference document)

First publication OJ

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

CEN

EN ISO 6185-1:2001

Inflatable boats — Part 1: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW

(ISO 6185-1:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 6185-2:2001

Inflatable boats — Part 2: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW to 15 kW inclusive

(ISO 6185-2:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 6185-3:2001

Inflatable boats — Part 3: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 15 kW and greater

(ISO 6185-3:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 7840:2004

Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses

(ISO 7840:2004)

8.1.2005

EN ISO 7840:1995

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.8.2004)

CEN

EN ISO 8099:2000

Small craft — Toilet waste retention systems

(ISO 8099:2000)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 8469:2006

Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses

(ISO 8469:2006)

12.12.2006

EN ISO 8469:1995

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.1.2007)

CEN

EN ISO 8665:2006

Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power measurements and declarations

(ISO 8665:2006)

16.9.2006

EN ISO 8665:1995

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.12.2006)

CEN

EN ISO 8666:2002

Small craft — Principal data

(ISO 8666:2002)

20.5.2003

CEN

EN ISO 8847:2004

Small craft — Steering gear — Cable and pulley systems

(ISO 8847:2004)

8.1.2005

EN 28847:1989

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.11.2004)

EN ISO 8847:2004/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 8849:2003

Small craft — Electrically operated direct-current bilge-pumps

(ISO 8849:2003)

8.1.2005

EN 28849:1993

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2004)

CEN

EN ISO 9093-1:1997

Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 1: Metallic

(ISO 9093-1:1994)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 9093-2:2002

Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 2: Non-metallic

(ISO 9093-2:2002)

3.4.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9094-1:2003

Small craft — Fire protection — Part 1: Craft with a hull length of up to and including 15 m

(ISO 9094-1:2003)

12.7.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9094-2:2002

Small craft — Fire protection — Part 2: Craft with a hull length of over 15 m

(ISO 9094-2:2002)

20.5.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9097:1994

Small craft — Electric fans

(ISO 9097:1991)

25.2.1998

EN ISO 9097:1994/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 10087:2006

Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system

(ISO 10087:2006)

13.5.2006

EN ISO 10087:1996

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.9.2006)

CEN

EN ISO 10088:2009

Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems

(ISO 10088:2009)

17.4.2010

EN ISO 10088:2001

Note 2.3

31.12.2011

CEN

EN ISO 10133:2000

Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d.c. installations

(ISO 10133:2000)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 10239:2008

Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems

(ISO 10239:2008)

30.4.2008

EN ISO 10239:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.8.2008)

CEN

EN ISO 10240:2004

Small craft — Owner's manual

(ISO 10240:2004)

3.5.2005

EN ISO 10240:1996

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2005)

CEN

EN ISO 10592:1995

Small craft — Hydraulic steering systems

(ISO 10592:1994)

25.2.1998

EN ISO 10592:1995/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 11105:1997

Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments

(ISO 11105:1997)

18.12.1997

CEN

EN ISO 11192:2005

Small craft — Graphical symbols

(ISO 11192:2005)

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 11547:1995

Small craft — Start-in-gear protection

(ISO 11547:1994)

18.12.1997

EN ISO 11547:1995/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 11591:2000

Small craft, engine-driven — Field of vision from helm position

(ISO 11591:2000)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 11592:2001

Small craft less than 8 m length of hull — Determination of maximum propulsion power rating

(ISO 11592:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 11812:2001

Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits

(ISO 11812:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-1:2000

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fibre reinforcement, reference laminate

(ISO 12215-1:2000)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 12215-2:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 2: Materials: Core materials for sandwich construction, embedded materials

(ISO 12215-2:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-3:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 3: Materials: Steel, aluminium alloys, wood, other materials

(ISO 12215-3:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-4:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 4: Workshop and manufacturing

(ISO 12215-4:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-5:2008

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination

(ISO 12215-5:2008)

3.12.2008

CEN

EN ISO 12215-6:2008

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 6: Structural arrangements and details

(ISO 12215-6:2008)

3.12.2008

CEN

EN ISO 12215-8:2009

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 8: Rudders

(ISO 12215-8:2009)

17.4.2010

EN ISO 12215-8:2009/AC:2010

11.11.2010

CEN

EN ISO 12216:2002

Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness requirements

(ISO 12216:2002)

19.12.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12217-1:2002

Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 1: Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m

(ISO 12217-1:2002)

1.10.2002

EN ISO 12217-1:2002/A1:2009

17.4.2010

Note 3

Date expired

(30.4.2010)

CEN

EN ISO 12217-2:2002

Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 2: Sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m

(ISO 12217-2:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12217-3:2002

Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorisation — Part 3: Boats of hull length less than 6 m

(ISO 12217-3:2002)

1.10.2002

EN ISO 12217-3:2002/A1:2009

17.4.2010

Note 3

Date expired

(30.4.2010)

CEN

EN ISO 13297:2000

Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations

(ISO 13297:2000)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 13590:2003

Small craft — Personal watercraft — Construction and system installation requirements

(ISO 13590:2003)

8.1.2005

EN ISO 13590:2003/AC:2004

3.5.2005

CEN

EN ISO 13929:2001

Small craft — Steering gear — Geared link systems

(ISO 13929:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 14509-1:2008

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 1: Pass-by measurement procedures

(ISO 14509-1:2008)

4.3.2009

EN ISO 14509:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2009)

CEN

EN ISO 14509-2:2006

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 2: Sound assessment using reference craft

(ISO 14509-2:2006)

19.7.2007

CEN

EN ISO 14509-3:2009

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 3: Sound assessment using calculation and measurement procedures

(ISO 14509-3:2009)

17.4.2010

CEN

EN ISO 14895:2003

Small craft — Liquid-fuelled galley stoves

(ISO 14895:2000)

30.10.2003

CEN

EN ISO 14945:2004

Small craft — Builder's plate

(ISO 14945:2004)

8.1.2005

EN ISO 14945:2004/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 14946:2001

Small craft — Maximum load capacity

(ISO 14946:2001)

6.3.2002

EN ISO 14946:2001/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 15083:2003

Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems

(ISO 15083:2003)

30.10.2003

CEN

EN ISO 15084:2003

Small craft — Anchoring, mooring and towing — Strong points

(ISO 15084:2003)

12.7.2003

CEN

EN ISO 15085:2003

Small craft — Man-overboard prevention and recovery

(ISO 15085:2003)

30.10.2003

EN ISO 15085:2003/A1:2009

17.4.2010

Note 3

Date expired

(30.11.2009)

CEN

EN ISO 15584:2001

Small craft — Inboard petrol engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components

(ISO 15584:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN 15609:2008

LPG equipment and accessories — LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft — Installation requirements

4.3.2009

CEN

EN ISO 15652:2005

Small craft — Remote steering systems for inboard mini jet boats

(ISO 15652:2003)

7.9.2005

CEN

EN ISO 16147:2002

Small craft — Inboard diesel engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components

(ISO 16147:2002)

3.4.2003

CEN

EN ISO 21487:2006

Small craft — Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks

(ISO 21487:2006)

19.7.2007

EN ISO 21487:2006/AC:2009

17.4.2010

CEN

EN 28846:1993

Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases

(ISO 8846:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 28846:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN 28848:1993

Small craft — Remote steering systems

(ISO 8848:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 28848:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN 29775:1993

Small craft — Remote steering systems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power

(ISO 9775:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 29775:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

Cenelec

EN 60092-507:2000

Electrical installations in ships — Part 507: Pleasure craft

IEC 60092-507:2000

12.6.2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

| — | Harmonised standards are adopted by the European Standardisation Organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the harmonised standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the National Standards Bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal. |
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Harmonised standards are adopted by the European Standardisation Organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the harmonised standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the National Standards Bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal.

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

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

| — | More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at
  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/harmonised-standards/index_en.htm |
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More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/harmonised-standards/index_en.htm

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(1)  ESO: European Standards Organisation:

| — | CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, Tel. +32 25500811; Fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu), |
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CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, Tel. +32 25500811; Fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu),

| — | Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, Tel. +32 25196871; Fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu), |
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Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, Tel. +32 25196871; Fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu),

| — | ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, Tel. +33 492944200; Fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu). |
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ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, Tel. +33 492944200; Fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu).

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/28 |
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26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/28

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LIFE+ CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2011

2011/C 62/07

The Commission invites entities registered in the European Union to present proposals for the LIFE+ call for proposals 2011.

Applications

Proposals must be written on specific application forms. These forms and the application guide that includes detailed explanations in regard to eligibility and procedures can be obtained from the Commission's website on the following address:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm

Proposals must be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD.

Beneficiaries

Proposals must be presented by entities registered in the Member States of the European Union being public and/or private bodies, actors and institutions.

The following themes are covered by this announcement

1.   LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity

Principal objective: to protect, conserve, restore, monitor and facilitate the functioning of natural systems, natural habitats, wild flora and fauna, with the aim of halting the loss of biodiversity, including diversity of genetic resources, within the EU.

2.   LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance

Principal objectives:

—   Climate change: to stabilise greenhouse gas concentration at a level that prevents global warming above 2 °C,

—   Water: to contribute to enhanced water quality by developing cost-effective measures to achieve good ecological status in view of developing river basin management plans under Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive),

—   Air: to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment,

—   Soil: to protect and ensure the sustainable use of soil by preserving soil functions, preventing threats to soil, mitigating their effects and restoring degraded soils,

—   Urban environment: to contribute to improving the environmental performance of Europe's urban areas,

—   Noise: to contribute to policy development and implementation on environmental noise,

—   Chemicals: improve the protection of environment and health from risks posed by chemicals by 2020 by implementing chemicals legislation, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and the Thematic Strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides,

—   Environment and health: to develop the information base for policy on the environment and health (the Environment and Health Action Plan),

—   Natural resources and waste: to develop and implement policies designed to ensure sustainable management of natural resources and wastes, and to improve the environmental performances of products, sustainable production and consumption patterns, waste prevention, recovery and recycling; to contribute to the effective implementation of the Thematic Strategy on the prevention and recycling of waste,

—   Forests: to provide, especially through an EU coordination network, a concise and comprehensive basis for policy relevant information on forests in relation to climate change (impact on forest ecosystems, mitigation, substitution effects), biodiversity (baseline information and protected forest areas), forest fires, forest conditions and the protective functions of forests (water, soil and infrastructure) as well as contributing to the protection of forests against fires,

—   Innovation: to contribute to developing and demonstrating innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments to assist in the implementation of the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP),

—   Strategic approaches: to promote effective implementation and enforcement of Union environmental legislation and improve the knowledge base for environmental policy; to improve the environmental performance o SMEs.

3.   LIFE+ Information and Communication

Principal objective: to disseminate information and raise awareness on environmental issues, including forest fire prevention; and to provide support for accompanying measures, such as information, communication actions and campaigns, conferences and training, including training on forest fire prevention.

EU Cofinancing rates

1.   LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity projects

| — | The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs. |
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The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs.

| — | Exceptionally, a maximum cofinancing rate up to 75 % is applicable to proposals which target priority habitats/species of the Birds’ and Habitats’ Directives. |
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Exceptionally, a maximum cofinancing rate up to 75 % is applicable to proposals which target priority habitats/species of the Birds’ and Habitats’ Directives.

2.   LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance

| — | The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs. |
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The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs.

3.   LIFE+ Information and Communication

| — | The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs. |
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The rate of the Union financial support shall be a maximum of 50 % of the eligible costs.

Deadline

Project proposals shall be submitted to the national competent authorities by 18 July 2011. Project proposals shall be forwarded to the national authority of the Member State in which the beneficiary is registered. Proposals will then be submitted by the national authorities to the Commission by 9 September 2011.

Budget involved

The overall budget for project action grants under LIFE+ in 2011 is EUR 267 431 506. At least 50 % of this amount shall be allocated to measures to support the conservation of nature and biodiversity.

The indicative national financial allocations for 2011 are as follows:

| (EUR) |
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| Member State | Allocation 2011 | Member State | Allocation 2011 | Member State | Allocation 2011 |
| AT | 5 173 981 | FI | 7 110 142 | MT | 2 526 420 |
| BE | 5 569 385 | FR | 27 037 254 | NL | 8 204 966 |
| BG | 8 865 830 | GR | 9 485 287 | PL | 17 763 612 |
| CY | 2 591 391 | HU | 6 895 995 | PT | 7 143 727 |
| CZ | 5 702 526 | IE | 4 071 357 | RO | 11 277 858 |
| DK | 4 622 124 | IT | 23 509 232 | SE | 8 837 155 |
| DE | 30 305 020 | LT | 2 936 886 | SI | 5 410 942 |
| EE | 3 517 197 | LU | 2 920 329 | SK | 6 152 190 |
| ES | 26 307 202 | LV | 2 570 998 | UK | 20 922 502 |
| | | | | Total | 267 431 506 |

(EUR)

Member State

Allocation 2011

Member State

Allocation 2011

Member State

Allocation 2011

AT

5 173 981

FI

7 110 142

MT

2 526 420

BE

5 569 385

FR

27 037 254

NL

8 204 966

BG

8 865 830

GR

9 485 287

PL

17 763 612

CY

2 591 391

HU

6 895 995

PT

7 143 727

CZ

5 702 526

IE

4 071 357

RO

11 277 858

DK

4 622 124

IT

23 509 232

SE

8 837 155

DE

30 305 020

LT

2 936 886

SI

5 410 942

EE

3 517 197

LU

2 920 329

SK

6 152 190

ES

26 307 202

LV

2 570 998

UK

20 922 502

Total

267 431 506

More information

More information including the application guidelines and application forms can be found on the LIFE website:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm

It is also possible to contact the relevant national authorities:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/contact/nationalcontact/index.htm

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 26.2.2011 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 62/31 |
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26.2.2011

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 62/31

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6142 — AVIC/Pacific Century Motors)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 62/08

| 1. | On 18 February 2011, 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 AVIC Automobile Industry Co., Ltd (‘AVIC Auto’, China), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (‘AVIC’), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Pacific Century Motors Co., Ltd, (‘PCM’, China) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 18 February 2011, 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 AVIC Automobile Industry Co., Ltd (‘AVIC Auto’, China), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (‘AVIC’), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Pacific Century Motors Co., Ltd, (‘PCM’, China) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking AVIC Auto: design, manufacture and sale of automotive components, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking AVIC Auto: design, manufacture and sale of automotive components,

| — | for undertaking PCM: design, manufacture and sale of steering products and half-shaft components for automotive vehicles. |
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for undertaking PCM: design, manufacture and sale of steering products and half-shaft components for automotive vehicles.

| 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.6142 — AVIC/Pacific Century Motors, 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.6142 — AVIC/Pacific Century Motors, 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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