# Official Journal C 105/4 Ma

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 494 May 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 105

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 494 May 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 105/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 105/2 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2006/C 105/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4222 — EQT IV/Select Service Partner) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2006/C 105/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4223 — Macquarie/Westscheme/Statewide/MTAA/ARF/Moto UK) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 9 |
| 2006/C 105/5 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4203 — Bayerngas/Deutsche Essent/Novogate JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2006/C 105/6 | Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Croatia on its participation in the Community incentive measures in the field of employment | 11 |
| 2006/C 105/7 | Notice of initiation of an expiry review and a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of urea originating in Russia | 12 |
| 2006/C 105/8 | Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 | 17 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2006/C 105/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 105/2

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development (
  1
  )

1

2

2006/C 105/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4222 — EQT IV/Select Service Partner) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

8

2006/C 105/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4223 — Macquarie/Westscheme/Statewide/MTAA/ARF/Moto UK) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

9

2006/C 105/5

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4203 — Bayerngas/Deutsche Essent/Novogate JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

2006/C 105/6

Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Croatia on its participation in the Community incentive measures in the field of employment

11

2006/C 105/7

Notice of initiation of an expiry review and a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of urea originating in Russia

12

2006/C 105/8

Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers — Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

17

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Euro exchange rates (1)

3 May 2006

(2006/C 105/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2622 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 143,38 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4571 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,6869 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,309 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5623 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 93,83 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7615 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5752 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,283 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,78 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6961 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,815 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,4641 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,58 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 37,22 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,6615 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6417 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3979 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,7859 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9603 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9878 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 179,27 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,6644 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1184 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,295 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 075,81 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5546 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,776 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,34 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,526 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2622

JPY

Japanese yen

143,38

DKK

Danish krone

7,4571

GBP

Pound sterling

0,6869

SEK

Swedish krona

9,309

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5623

ISK

Iceland króna

93,83

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7615

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5752

CZK

Czech koruna

28,283

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,78

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6961

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,815

RON

Romanian leu

3,4641

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,58

SKK

Slovak koruna

37,22

TRY

Turkish lira

1,6615

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6417

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3979

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,7859

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9603

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9878

KRW

South Korean won

1 179,27

ZAR

South African rand

7,6644

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1184

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,295

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 075,81

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5546

PHP

Philippine peso

64,776

RUB

Russian rouble

34,34

THB

Thai baht

47,526

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 4.5.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 105/2 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 105/2

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development

(2006/C 105/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 113/04 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Beta S.r.l.
  for its research and development project ‘Obiettivo Europa’ [‘Target Europe’] |
| Legal basis | Delibera CIPE n. 81 del 29 settembre 2002, relativa agli aiuti nazionali di adattamento a favore dei produttori di barbabietole da zucchero peAr la campagna 2001/2002, che ha concesso la somma di 2,6 milioni di euro per attività di assistenza tecnica, ricerca e divulgazione nel settore bieticolo, nei limiti delle autorizzazioni comunitarie e sulla base delle direttive impartite dal Ministro delle politiche agricole e forestali. Proposta di delibera CIPE, relativa agli aiuti nazionali di adattamento a favore dei produttori di barbabietole da zucchero per la campagna 2003/2004, per un importo di 2,6 milioni di euro |
| Overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: | EUR 5 200 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 60 % for ‘industrial research’, which may be increased by 10 percentage points for meeting the conditions in Article 5a(4)(c)(iii) of Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 |
| Date of implementation | 1 October 2004 |
| Duration of individual aid award | October 2007 |
| Objective of aid | The project has two main strands: R&D and coordinated dissemination of information, aimed at promoting the acquisition of new know-how in certain priority areas recognised as the main factors holding back Italian sugar beet production and at disseminating to those working in the sector the best techniques already acquired or to be acquired as a result of the planned measures. In the R&D field, the following topics, which are of importance to the Italian sugar beet industry, are to be covered: retrogradation, varieties, irrigation, nematodes, nitrogenous fertilizers, early sowing and control of technical means. |
| Economic sectors concerned | Research and development in the sugar beet sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Ministerio delle politiche agricole e forestali |
| Address:





  Via XX Settembre 20 |
| I-00186 Roma |

Aid No

XS 113/04

Member State

Italy

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Beta S.r.l.

for its research and development project ‘Obiettivo Europa’ [‘Target Europe’]

Legal basis

Delibera CIPE n. 81 del 29 settembre 2002, relativa agli aiuti nazionali di adattamento a favore dei produttori di barbabietole da zucchero peAr la campagna 2001/2002, che ha concesso la somma di 2,6 milioni di euro per attività di assistenza tecnica, ricerca e divulgazione nel settore bieticolo, nei limiti delle autorizzazioni comunitarie e sulla base delle direttive impartite dal Ministro delle politiche agricole e forestali. Proposta di delibera CIPE, relativa agli aiuti nazionali di adattamento a favore dei produttori di barbabietole da zucchero per la campagna 2003/2004, per un importo di 2,6 milioni di euro

Overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

EUR 5 200 000

Maximum aid intensity

60 % for ‘industrial research’, which may be increased by 10 percentage points for meeting the conditions in Article 5a(4)(c)(iii) of Regulation (EC) No 364/2004

Date of implementation

1 October 2004

Duration of individual aid award

October 2007

Objective of aid

The project has two main strands: R&D and coordinated dissemination of information, aimed at promoting the acquisition of new know-how in certain priority areas recognised as the main factors holding back Italian sugar beet production and at disseminating to those working in the sector the best techniques already acquired or to be acquired as a result of the planned measures. In the R&D field, the following topics, which are of importance to the Italian sugar beet industry, are to be covered: retrogradation, varieties, irrigation, nematodes, nitrogenous fertilizers, early sowing and control of technical means.

Economic sectors concerned

Research and development in the sugar beet sector

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Ministerio delle politiche agricole e forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre 20

I-00186 Roma

| Aid No | XS 136/04 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | All regions |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Knowledge Exploitation Subsidy Programme (SKE) |
| Legal basis | Kaderwet EZ-subsidies |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 10 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 20.10.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 1.1.2010 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Ministry of Economic Affairs |
| Address:





  Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 |
| 2500 EC The Hague |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 136/04

Member State

Netherlands

Region

All regions

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Knowledge Exploitation Subsidy Programme (SKE)

Legal basis

Kaderwet EZ-subsidies

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 10 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

20.10.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 1.1.2010

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Ministry of Economic Affairs

Address:

Bezuidenhoutseweg 30

2500 EC The Hague

Nederland

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Not applicable

| Aid No | XS 9/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Portugal |
| Region | Madeira Autonomous Region |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | SIPPE-RAM (Scheme to promote small business projects in the Madeira Autonomous Region) |
| Legal basis | Decreto Legislativo Regional N 22/2004/M, de 12 de Agosto e a Portaria N 203/2004, de 18 de Outubro |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 5,7 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 19.10.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| — | Coalmining |

Aid No

XS 9/05

Member State

Portugal

Region

Madeira Autonomous Region

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

SIPPE-RAM (Scheme to promote small business projects in the Madeira Autonomous Region)

Legal basis

Decreto Legislativo Regional N 22/2004/M, de 12 de Agosto e a Portaria N 203/2004, de 18 de Outubro

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 5,7 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

19.10.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

—

Coalmining

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

—

All manufacturing

Yes

or

Steel

Shipbuilding

Synthetic fibres

Motor vehicles

Other manufacturing

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

or

Transport services

Yes

Financial services

No

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

IDE-RAM — Instituto de Desenvolvimento Empresarial da Região Autónoma da Madeira

Address:

| Avenida Arriaga, n. 21-A |
| --- |
| Edificio Golden, 3 Piso |
| P-9004 — 528 — Funchal |

Avenida Arriaga, n. 21-A

Edificio Golden, 3 Piso

P-9004 — 528 — Funchal

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

Notes:

Investment in the following areas of activity is eligible for support under the SIPPE-RAM scheme:

| — | Industry; |
| --- | --- |

—

Industry;

| — | Construction; |
| --- | --- |

—

Construction;

| — | Distributive trades; |
| --- | --- |

—

Distributive trades;

| — | Tourism; |
| --- | --- |

—

Tourism;

| — | Other services, with special reference to services falling within Divisions 72 and 73 of the Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities (CAE), as amended by Decree-Law No 197/2003 of 27 August 2003. |
| --- | --- |

—

Other services, with special reference to services falling within Divisions 72 and 73 of the Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities (CAE), as amended by Decree-Law No 197/2003 of 27 August 2003.

Other information:

Following publication of the above legislation, the SIPPE-RAM scheme is now governed by two different sets of rules:

| — | Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 (de minimis aid), for all applications received by IDE-RAM prior to 13 August 2004; |
| --- | --- |

—

Commission Regulation (EC) No 69/2001 of 12 January 2001 (de minimis aid), for all applications received by IDE-RAM prior to 13 August 2004;

| — | Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 (State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises), for all applications received by IDE-RAM after 18 October 2004. |
| --- | --- |

—

Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 (State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises), for all applications received by IDE-RAM after 18 October 2004.

No applications for aid under this scheme were received between 13 August 2004 and 18 October 2004 since all the necessary changes to the SIPPE-RAM scheme had not yet been published.

| Aid No | XS 48/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | Province of South Holland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Comon Invent BV |
| Legal basis | Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | EUR 144 000 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes, aid intensity is 60 % | |
| Date of implementation | 25.1.2005 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2005 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | The aim of the project is, with the help of industrial research, to develop knowledge of sensor technology that can be used to detect leaks in gas pipes. |
| Economic sectors concerned | Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Other manufacturing | Chemical industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Province of South Holland |
| Address:





  Postbus 90602 |
| 2509 LP The Hague |
| Netherlands |

Aid No

XS 48/05

Member State

Netherlands

Region

Province of South Holland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Comon Invent BV

Legal basis

Algemene Subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland, 1 juni 2004

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

EUR 144 000

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes, aid intensity is 60 %

Date of implementation

25.1.2005

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2005

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

The aim of the project is, with the help of industrial research, to develop knowledge of sensor technology that can be used to detect leaks in gas pipes.

Economic sectors concerned

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Other manufacturing

Chemical industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Province of South Holland

Address:

Postbus 90602

2509 LP The Hague

Netherlands

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 106/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | All regions |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Building International Competitiveness of SMEs Through Productivity Improvement (Capital) |
| Legal basis | The Industrial Development Act 1986 Sections 21 and 30 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Estimated annual overall amount: EUR 8 million. 2005/06 inclusive |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes (1) | |
| Date of implementation | 1.6.2005. |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006 or earlier depending on demand for funding. An annual review will take place to justify the continuance of the scheme into the following year. |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | No |
| Limited to specific sectors | Yes |
| Coalmining | No |
| — | All manufacturing |

Aid No

XS 106/05

Member State

Ireland

Region

All regions

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Building International Competitiveness of SMEs Through Productivity Improvement (Capital)

Legal basis

The Industrial Development Act 1986 Sections 21 and 30

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

Aid scheme

Estimated annual overall amount: EUR 8 million. 2005/06 inclusive

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes (1)

Date of implementation

1.6.2005.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006 or earlier depending on demand for funding. An annual review will take place to justify the continuance of the scheme into the following year.

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

No

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

Coalmining

No

—

All manufacturing

All

or

Steel

No

Shipbuilding

No

Synthetic fibres

No

Motor vehicles

No

Other manufacturing

No

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

No

or

Transport services

No

Financial services

Yes

Other services

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Enterprise Ireland (2)

Address:

| Glasnevin |
| --- |
| Dublin 9 |
| Ireland |
| (353-1) 8 08 24 19 |

Glasnevin

Dublin 9

Ireland

(353-1) 8 08 24 19

Large individual aid grants

The fund excludes awards of aid to an individual enterprise which would require prior notification to the Commission.

| Aid No | XS 130/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Malta |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Innovative Start-Up Scheme |
| Legal basis | Business Promotion Act — Cap 325
  Malta Enterprise Corporation Act — Cap 463 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 0,125 million |
| Loans guaranteed | EUR 1 million |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 1.5.2005. |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006. |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Malta Enterprise Corporation |
| Address:





  Enterprise House |
| Industrial Estate |
| San Gwann |
| Malta SGN09 |

Aid No

XS 130/05

Member State

Malta

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Innovative Start-Up Scheme

Legal basis

Business Promotion Act — Cap 325

Malta Enterprise Corporation Act — Cap 463

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme:

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 0,125 million

Loans guaranteed

EUR 1 million

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

1.5.2005.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006.

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Malta Enterprise Corporation

Address:

Enterprise House

Industrial Estate

San Gwann

Malta SGN09

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

n/a

| Aid No | XS 132/05 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | State aid for innovative projects by SMEs |
| Legal basis | 2005 m. birželio 10 d. Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas Nr. 4-237 |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 2 million |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 16.6.2005 (2005m. birželio 16 d. Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas atspausdintas Valstybės žiniose (Žin., 2005, Nr. 75-2731)) |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Name:
  Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania |
| Address:





  Gedimino pr. 38/2 |
| LT-01104 Vilnius |

Aid No

XS 132/05

Member State

Lithuania

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

State aid for innovative projects by SMEs

Legal basis

2005 m. birželio 10 d. Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas Nr. 4-237

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 2 million

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

16.6.2005 (2005m. birželio 16 d. Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas atspausdintas Valstybės žiniose (Žin., 2005, Nr. 75-2731))

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania

Address:

Gedimino pr. 38/2

LT-01104 Vilnius

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

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(1)  The maximum aid intensity will conform to the aid intensities for new investment and job creation projects for SMEs set out in the Regional Aid Map for Ireland.

(2)  Shannon Development will manage this fund in the Midwest region on behalf of Enterprise Ireland.

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4.5.2006

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 105/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4222 — EQT IV/Select Service Partner)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 105/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 25 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the fund EQT IV Ltd (‘EQT’, Channel Islands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of part of the undertakings Select Service Partner and of the whole of Create Host Services (together SSP business, UK) both belonging to the Compass Group PLC by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 25 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the fund EQT IV Ltd (‘EQT’, Channel Islands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of part of the undertakings Select Service Partner and of the whole of Create Host Services (together SSP business, UK) both belonging to the Compass Group PLC by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | EQT: private equity fund, investing mainly in Northern Europe; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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EQT: private equity fund, investing mainly in Northern Europe;

| — | SSP business: concession foodservices, mainly in air, rail and motorway areas (excluding UK motorway business). |
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SSP business: concession foodservices, mainly in air, rail and motorway areas (excluding UK motorway business).

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4222 — EQT IV/Select Service Partner, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Merger Registry |
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| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4222 — EQT IV/Select Service Partner, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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| 4.5.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 105/9 |
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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4223 — Macquarie/Westscheme/Statewide/MTAA/ARF/Moto UK)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 105/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 25 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Macquarie Bank Limited (‘Macquarie’, UK), Westscheme Proprietary Limited (‘Westscheme’, Australia), Statewide Superannuation Proprietary Limited (‘Statewide’, Australia), Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Proprietary Limited (‘MTAA’, Australia) and Australian Retirement Fund Proprietary Limited (‘ARF’, Australia) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Moto Hospitality Limited and Pavilion Services Group Limited (together ‘Moto UK’, UK) both belonging to the Compass Group PLC by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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1.

On 25 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Macquarie Bank Limited (‘Macquarie’, UK), Westscheme Proprietary Limited (‘Westscheme’, Australia), Statewide Superannuation Proprietary Limited (‘Statewide’, Australia), Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Proprietary Limited (‘MTAA’, Australia) and Australian Retirement Fund Proprietary Limited (‘ARF’, Australia) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Moto Hospitality Limited and Pavilion Services Group Limited (together ‘Moto UK’, UK) both belonging to the Compass Group PLC by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for undertaking Macquarie: banking services; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking Macquarie: banking services;

| — | for undertaking Westscheme: superannuation fund; |
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for undertaking Westscheme: superannuation fund;

| — | for undertaking Statewide: superannuation fund; |
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for undertaking Statewide: superannuation fund;

| — | for undertaking MTAA: superannuation fund; |
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for undertaking MTAA: superannuation fund;

| — | for undertaking ARF: retirement fund; |
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for undertaking ARF: retirement fund;

| — | for undertaking Moto UK: operation of motorway and trunk road service areas. |
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for undertaking Moto UK: operation of motorway and trunk road service areas.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4223 — Macquarie/Westscheme/Statewide/MTAA/ARF/Moto UK, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4223 — Macquarie/Westscheme/Statewide/MTAA/ARF/Moto UK, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4203 — Bayerngas/Deutsche Essent/Novogate JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 105/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 21 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Bayerngas GmbH (‘Bayerngas’, Germany) and Deutsche Essent GmbH (‘Deutsche Essent’, Germany) controlled by Essent N.V. (Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking novogate GmbH (‘Novogate’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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On 21 April 2006, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Bayerngas GmbH (‘Bayerngas’, Germany) and Deutsche Essent GmbH (‘Deutsche Essent’, Germany) controlled by Essent N.V. (Netherlands) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking novogate GmbH (‘Novogate’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for undertaking Bayerngas: procurement, transportation and sale of natural gas; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking Bayerngas: procurement, transportation and sale of natural gas;

| — | for undertaking Deutsche Essent: transportation and storage of natural gas, arrangement of gas trading contracts; |
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for undertaking Deutsche Essent: transportation and storage of natural gas, arrangement of gas trading contracts;

| — | for undertaking Novogate: supply of natural gas, gas-related consulting services. |
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for undertaking Novogate: supply of natural gas, gas-related consulting services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4203 — Bayerngas/Deutsche Essent/Novogate JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4203 — Bayerngas/Deutsche Essent/Novogate JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Competition DG

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Croatia on its participation in the Community incentive measures in the field of employment

(2006/C 105/06)

On 3 March 2006 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on its participation in the Community incentive measures in the field of employment was signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/croatia/index.htm

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Notice of initiation of an expiry review and a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of urea originating in Russia

(2006/C 105/07)

Following the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1) of the anti-dumping measures in force on imports of urea originating in Russia (‘the country concerned’), the Commission has received a request for review pursuant to Article 11(2) and (3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (‘the basic Regulation’) (2), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (3).

1.   Request for review

The request was lodged on 9 February 2006 by the European Fertiliser Manufacturers Association (EFMA) (‘the applicant’) on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, in this case more than 50 %, of the total Community production of urea.

2.   Product

The product under review is urea originating in Russia (‘the product concerned’), currently classifiable within CN codes 3102 10 10 and 3102 10 90. These CN codes are given only for information.

3.   Existing measures

The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Regulation (EC) No 901/2001 (4).

4.   Grounds for the review

4.1.   Grounds for the expiry review

The request is based on the grounds that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury to the Community industry.

The allegation of continuation of dumping in respect of Russia is based on a comparison of a constructed normal value with the export prices of the product concerned when sold for export to the Community.

On this basis, the dumping margin calculated is significant.

The applicant further alleges the likelihood of further injurious dumping. In this respect, the applicant presents evidence that, should measures be allowed to lapse, the likely prices of the imports from the country concerned would undercut the Community industry's prices in the short and the medium term and would also be significantly below the Community industry's costs. Furthermore, the applicant presents evidence that the current import level of the product concerned is likely to remain substantial or even increase due to the existence of unused capacity and the recent investments in production capacity in the country concerned.

It is also alleged that the flow of imports of the product concerned is likely to remain at substantial levels or even rise due to the measures in force on imports of similar products originating in the country concerned in traditional markets other than the EU (i.e. the United States of America) or other measures restricting access to third country markets (Chinese import and export restrictions) which can lead to a further direction to the Community of potential exports.

In addition, the applicant alleges that any recurrence of substantial imports at dumped prices from the country concerned would likely lead to a recurrence of further injury of the Community industry should measures be allowed to lapse.

4.2.   Grounds for the partial interim review

The applicants have provided information that the form of the measure, i.e. a duty equal to the difference between the minimum import price of EUR 115 per tonne and the net, free-at-Community frontier price, before duty, which is levied in all cases where the latter is less than the minimum import price, is no longer adequate to remove the injurious dumping.

The applicant alleges that, given the volatility of costs and prices for urea, the current form of the measure is no longer sufficient to remove the injurious effects of dumping. Therefore, it is warranted to review the form of the measure.

5.   Procedure

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an expiry review and a partial interim review, limited to the form of the measures, the Commission hereby initiates a review in accordance with Article 11(2) and (3) of the basic Regulation.

5.1.   Procedure for the determination of likelihood of dumping and injury

The investigation will determine whether the expiry of the measures would be likely, or unlikely, to lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. The interim review will determine whether the current form of the measures is sufficient to counteract the injurious dumping.

(a)   Sampling

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

(i)   Sampling for exporters/producers in Russia

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

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

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold for export to the Community during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold on the domestic market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold on the domestic market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold on other third countries during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the turnover in local currency and the sales volume in tonnes of the product concerned sold on other third countries during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the production volume in tonnes of the product concerned, the production capacity and the investments in production capacity during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the production volume in tonnes of the product concerned, the production capacity and the investments in production capacity during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

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

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

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

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

(ii)   Sampling for importers

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

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

| — | the total turnover in EUR of the company during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the total turnover in EUR of the company during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

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

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

| — | the volume in tonnes and value in EUR of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in Russia, |
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the volume in tonnes and value in EUR of imports into and resales made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006 of the imported product concerned originating in Russia,

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

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

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

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

(iii)   Sampling for Community producers

In view of the large number of Community producers supporting the request, the Commission intends to investigate injury to the Community industry by applying sampling.

In order to enable the Commission to select a sample, all Community producers are hereby requested to provide the following information on their company or companies within the time limit set in point 6 (b)(i):

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

| — | the total turnover in EUR of the company during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the total turnover in EUR of the company during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the volume in tonnes of the product concerned during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the precise activities of the company with regard to the production of the product concerned and the volume in tonnes of the product concerned during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the value in EUR of sales of the product concerned made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the value in EUR of sales of the product concerned made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the volume in tonnes of sales of the product concerned made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the volume in tonnes of sales of the product concerned made in the Community market during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

| — | the volume in tonnes of the production of the product concerned during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, |
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the volume in tonnes of the production of the product concerned during the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006,

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

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

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

(iv)   Final selection of the samples

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

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

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

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

(b)   Questionnaires

In order to obtain the information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the sampled Community industry and to any association of producers in the Community, to the sampled exporters/producers in Russia, to any association of exporters/producers, to the sampled importers, to any association of importers named in the request or which cooperated in the investigation leading to the measures subject to the present review, and to the authorities of the exporting country concerned.

5.2.   Procedure for the assessment of Community interest

In accordance with Article 21 of the basic Regulation and in the event that the likelihood of a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury is confirmed, a determination will be made as to whether to maintain, or repeal the anti-dumping measures would not be against the Community interest. For this reason the Community industry, importers, their representative associations, representative users and representative consumer organisations, provided that they prove that there is an objective link between their activity and the product concerned, may, within the general time limits set in point 6(a)(ii), make themselves known and provide the Commission with information. The parties which have acted in conformity with the previous sentence may request a hearing, setting the particular reasons why they should be heard, within the time limit set in point 6(a)(iii). It should be noted that any information submitted pursuant to Article 21 will only be taken into account if supported by factual evidence at the time of submission.

6.   Time limits

(a)   General time limits

(i)   For parties to request a questionnaire

All interested parties who did not cooperate in the investigation leading to the measures subject to the present review should request a questionnaire as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days after the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

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

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

(iii)   Hearings

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

(b)   Specific time limit in respect of sampling

| (i) | The information specified in paragraph 5.1(a)(i), 5.1(a)(ii) and 5.1(a)(iii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(i)

The information specified in paragraph 5.1(a)(i), 5.1(a)(ii) and 5.1(a)(iii) should reach the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, given that the Commission intends to consult parties concerned that have expressed their willingness to be included in the sample on its final selection within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (ii) | All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iv) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(ii)

All other information relevant for the selection of the sample as referred to in 5.1(a)(iv) must reach the Commission within a period of 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

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

7.   Written submissions, questionnaire replies and correspondence

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

Commission address for correspondence:

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

European Commission

Directorate General for Trade

Directorate B

Office: J-79 5/16

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 65 05.

8.   Non-cooperation

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

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

9.   Schedule of the investigation

The investigation will be concluded, according to Article 11(5) of the basic Regulation within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

10.   Possibility to request a review under Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation

As this expiry review is initiated in accordance with the provisions of Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation, the findings thereof will not lead to the level of the existing measures being amended but will lead to those measures being repealed or maintained in accordance with Article 11(6) of the basic Regulation. The partial interim review based on Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation, which is initiated in parallel, is limited to the form of the measure and can therefore not lead to the level of the measures being amended either.

If any party to the proceeding considers that a review of the level of the measures is warranted so as to allow for the possibility to amend (i.e. increase or decrease) the level of the measures, that party may request a review in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation.

Parties wishing to request such a review, which would be carried out independently of the expiry and partial interim review mentioned in this notice, may contact the Commission at the address given above.

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(1)  OJ C 209, 26.8.2005, p. 2.

(2)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17.

(4)  OJ L 127, 8.5.2001, p. 11.

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

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

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| 4.5.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 105/17 |
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4.5.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 105/17

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

Rates for conversion of currencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

(2006/C 105/08)

Article 107(1), (2), (3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

Reference period: April 2006

Application period: July, August and September 2006

| avr-06 | EUR | CZK | DKK | EEK | CYP | LVL | LTL | HUF | MTL | PLN | SIT | SKK | SEK | GBP | NOK | ISK | CHF |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 EUR = | 1 | 28,5008 | 7,46177 | 15,6466 | 0,576128 | 0,696044 | 3,45280 | 265,471 | 0,429300 | 3,91767 | 239,604 | 37,3744 | 9,33457 | 0,694628 | 7,84131 | 91,9406 | 1,57483 |
| 1 CZK = | 0,0350867 | 1 | 0,261809 | 0,548987 | 0,0202144 | 0,0244219 | 0,121147 | 9,31450 | 0,0150627 | 0,137458 | 8,40693 | 1,31134 | 0,327519 | 0,0243722 | 0,275125 | 3,22589 | 0,0552557 |
| 1 DKK = | 0,134017 | 3,81958 | 1 | 2,09690 | 0,0772106 | 0,0932815 | 0,462732 | 35,5775 | 0,0575333 | 0,525033 | 32,1110 | 5,00879 | 1,25099 | 0,0930916 | 1,05086 | 12,3216 | 0,211054 |
| 1 EEK = | 0,0639116 | 1,82154 | 0,476894 | 1 | 0,0368213 | 0,0444853 | 0,220674 | 16,9667 | 0,0274373 | 0,250385 | 15,3135 | 2,38866 | 0,596588 | 0,0443948 | 0,501151 | 5,87607 | 0,100650 |
| 1 CYP = | 1,73573 | 49,4696 | 12,9516 | 27,1582 | 1 | 1,20814 | 5,99311 | 460,785 | 0,745147 | 6,80001 | 415,888 | 64,8717 | 16,2023 | 1,20568 | 13,6104 | 159,584 | 2,73348 |
| 1 LVL = | 1,43669 | 40,9469 | 10,7202 | 22,4793 | 0,827717 | 1 | 4,96060 | 381,400 | 0,616771 | 5,62848 | 344,237 | 53,6954 | 13,4109 | 0,997965 | 11,2655 | 132,090 | 2,26255 |
| 1 LTL = | 0,289620 | 8,25441 | 2,16108 | 4,53157 | 0,166858 | 0,201588 | 1 | 76,8857 | 0,124334 | 1,13464 | 69,3942 | 10,8244 | 2,70348 | 0,201178 | 2,27100 | 26,6278 | 0,456103 |
| 1 HUF = | 0,00376689 | 0,107359 | 0,0281076 | 0,0589390 | 0,00217021 | 0,00262192 | 0,0130063 | 1 | 0,00161713 | 0,0147574 | 0,902563 | 0,140785 | 0,0351623 | 0,00261659 | 0,0295373 | 0,346330 | 0,00593222 |
| 1 MTL = | 2,32937 | 66,3891 | 17,3812 | 36,4468 | 1,34202 | 1,62135 | 8,04286 | 618,381 | 1 | 9,12572 | 558,128 | 87,0589 | 21,7437 | 1,61805 | 18,2653 | 214,164 | 3,66837 |
| 1 PLN = | 0,255254 | 7,27494 | 1,90464 | 3,99385 | 0,147059 | 0,177668 | 0,881340 | 67,7625 | 0,109580 | 1 | 61,1599 | 9,53995 | 2,38268 | 0,177306 | 2,00152 | 23,4682 | 0,401982 |
| 1 SIT = | 0,00417355 | 0,118950 | 0,0311420 | 0,0653018 | 0,00240450 | 0,00290497 | 0,0144104 | 1,10796 | 0,0017917 | 0,0163506 | 1 | 0,155984 | 0,0389582 | 0,00289906 | 0,0327260 | 0,383718 | 0,00657264 |
| 1 SKK = | 0,0267563 | 0,762577 | 0,199649 | 0,418645 | 0,0154150 | 0,0186236 | 0,0923841 | 7,10302 | 0,0114865 | 0,104822 | 6,41093 | 1 | 0,249758 | 0,0185857 | 0,209804 | 2,45999 | 0,0421367 |
| 1 SEK = | 0,107129 | 3,05326 | 0,799369 | 1,67620 | 0,0617198 | 0,0745663 | 0,369894 | 28,4396 | 0,0459904 | 0,419695 | 25,6685 | 4,00387 | 1 | 0,0744146 | 0,840029 | 9,84947 | 0,168710 |
| 1 GBP = | 1,43962 | 41,0304 | 10,7421 | 22,5252 | 0,829405 | 1,002040 | 4,97072 | 382,178 | 0,618029 | 5,63996 | 344,939 | 53,8049 | 13,4382 | 1 | 11,2885 | 132,359 | 2,26716 |
| 1 NOK = | 0,127530 | 3,63471 | 0,951597 | 1,99541 | 0,0734735 | 0,0887664 | 0,440335 | 33,8555 | 0,0547485 | 0,499620 | 30,5567 | 4,76635 | 1,19044 | 0,0885857 | 1 | 11,72520 | 0,200838 |
| 1 ISK = | 0,0108766 | 0,309992 | 0,0811586 | 0,170182 | 0,00626631 | 0,00757059 | 0,0375547 | 2,88742 | 0,00466932 | 0,0426109 | 2,60608 | 0,406506 | 0,101528 | 0,00755518 | 0,085287 | 1 | 0,0171288 |
| 1 CHF = | 0,634988 | 18,0977 | 4,73813 | 9,93540 | 0,365834 | 0,441980 | 2,19249 | 168,571 | 0,272600 | 2,48767 | 152,146 | 23,7323 | 5,92734 | 0,441080 | 4,97913 | 58,3811 | 1 |

avr-06

EUR

CZK

DKK

EEK

CYP

LVL

LTL

HUF

MTL

PLN

SIT

SKK

SEK

GBP

NOK

ISK

CHF

1 EUR =

1

28,5008

7,46177

15,6466

0,576128

0,696044

3,45280

265,471

0,429300

3,91767

239,604

37,3744

9,33457

0,694628

7,84131

91,9406

1,57483

1 CZK =

0,0350867

1

0,261809

0,548987

0,0202144

0,0244219

0,121147

9,31450

0,0150627

0,137458

8,40693

1,31134

0,327519

0,0243722

0,275125

3,22589

0,0552557

1 DKK =

0,134017

3,81958

1

2,09690

0,0772106

0,0932815

0,462732

35,5775

0,0575333

0,525033

32,1110

5,00879

1,25099

0,0930916

1,05086

12,3216

0,211054

1 EEK =

0,0639116

1,82154

0,476894

1

0,0368213

0,0444853

0,220674

16,9667

0,0274373

0,250385

15,3135

2,38866

0,596588

0,0443948

0,501151

5,87607

0,100650

1 CYP =

1,73573

49,4696

12,9516

27,1582

1

1,20814

5,99311

460,785

0,745147

6,80001

415,888

64,8717

16,2023

1,20568

13,6104

159,584

2,73348

1 LVL =

1,43669

40,9469

10,7202

22,4793

0,827717

1

4,96060

381,400

0,616771

5,62848

344,237

53,6954

13,4109

0,997965

11,2655

132,090

2,26255

1 LTL =

0,289620

8,25441

2,16108

4,53157

0,166858

0,201588

1

76,8857

0,124334

1,13464

69,3942

10,8244

2,70348

0,201178

2,27100

26,6278

0,456103

1 HUF =

0,00376689

0,107359

0,0281076

0,0589390

0,00217021

0,00262192

0,0130063

1

0,00161713

0,0147574

0,902563

0,140785

0,0351623

0,00261659

0,0295373

0,346330

0,00593222

1 MTL =

2,32937

66,3891

17,3812

36,4468

1,34202

1,62135

8,04286

618,381

1

9,12572

558,128

87,0589

21,7437

1,61805

18,2653

214,164

3,66837

1 PLN =

0,255254

7,27494

1,90464

3,99385

0,147059

0,177668

0,881340

67,7625

0,109580

1

61,1599

9,53995

2,38268

0,177306

2,00152

23,4682

0,401982

1 SIT =

0,00417355

0,118950

0,0311420

0,0653018

0,00240450

0,00290497

0,0144104

1,10796

0,0017917

0,0163506

1

0,155984

0,0389582

0,00289906

0,0327260

0,383718

0,00657264

1 SKK =

0,0267563

0,762577

0,199649

0,418645

0,0154150

0,0186236

0,0923841

7,10302

0,0114865

0,104822

6,41093

1

0,249758

0,0185857

0,209804

2,45999

0,0421367

1 SEK =

0,107129

3,05326

0,799369

1,67620

0,0617198

0,0745663

0,369894

28,4396

0,0459904

0,419695

25,6685

4,00387

1

0,0744146

0,840029

9,84947

0,168710

1 GBP =

1,43962

41,0304

10,7421

22,5252

0,829405

1,002040

4,97072

382,178

0,618029

5,63996

344,939

53,8049

13,4382

1

11,2885

132,359

2,26716

1 NOK =

0,127530

3,63471

0,951597

1,99541

0,0734735

0,0887664

0,440335

33,8555

0,0547485

0,499620

30,5567

4,76635

1,19044

0,0885857

1

11,72520

0,200838

1 ISK =

0,0108766

0,309992

0,0811586

0,170182

0,00626631

0,00757059

0,0375547

2,88742

0,00466932

0,0426109

2,60608

0,406506

0,101528

0,00755518

0,085287

1

0,0171288

1 CHF =

0,634988

18,0977

4,73813

9,93540

0,365834

0,441980

2,19249

168,571

0,272600

2,48767

152,146

23,7323

5,92734

0,441080

4,97913

58,3811

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| 1. | Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank. |
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1.

Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 determines that the rate for the conversion into a currency of amounts denominated in another currency shall be the rate calculated by the Commission and based on the monthly average, during the reference period specified in paragraph 2, of reference rates of exchange of currencies published by the European Central Bank.

| 2. | The reference period shall be:






  — | the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following, |
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2.

The reference period shall be:

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the month of January for rates of conversion applicable from 1 April following,

| — | the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following, |
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the month of April for rates of conversion applicable from 1 July following,

| — | the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following, |
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the month of July for rates of conversion applicable from 1 October following,

| — | the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following. |
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the month of October for rates of conversion applicable from 1 January following.

The rates for the conversion of currencies shall be published in the second Official Journal of the European Union (‘C’ series) of the months of February, May, August and November.

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