# Official Journal C 41/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5024 February 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 41

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5024 February 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 041/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 041/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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  ) | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 041/01

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

1

1

2007/C 041/02

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

1

2

| | III   Preparatory Acts |
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| | Council |
| 2007/C 041/03 | Initiative of the Republic of Finland with a view to adopting a Council Decision of ... adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff | 3 |
| 2007/C 041/04 | Initiative of the Republic of Finland with a view to adopting a Council Decision of ... amending the Council Act adopting rules applicable to EUROPOL analysis files | 5 |

III   Preparatory Acts

Council

2007/C 041/03

Initiative of the Republic of Finland with a view to adopting a Council Decision of ... adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff

3

2007/C 041/04

Initiative of the Republic of Finland with a view to adopting a Council Decision of ... amending the Council Act adopting rules applicable to EUROPOL analysis files

5

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Council |
| 2007/C 041/05 | List of appointments made by the Council — October, November and December 2006 (social field) | 7 |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 041/06 | Euro exchange rates | 8 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 041/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 9 |
| 2007/C 041/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2007/C 041/09 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2007/C 041/10 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2007/C 041/11 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 16 |
| 2007/C 041/12 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 17 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Council

2007/C 041/05

List of appointments made by the Council — October, November and December 2006 (social field)

7

Commission

2007/C 041/06

Euro exchange rates

8

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 041/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

9

2007/C 041/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

10

2007/C 041/09

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

11

2007/C 041/10

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

13

2007/C 041/11

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

16

2007/C 041/12

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

17

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 041/13 | Call for proposals — EACEA /07/07 for the implementation of Action 1, Action 2 and Action 3 in the academic year 2008/2009 and Action 4 in the year 2007 of Erasmus Mundus — The Community Action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries | 18 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 041/14 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4554 — Berkshire Hathaway/TTI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 20 |
| 2007/C 041/15 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4585 — BMW INTEC/DEKRA Südleasing SERVICES) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 21 |
| 2007/C 041/16 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4571 — Swiss Life/CapitalLeben) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 041/13

Call for proposals — EACEA /07/07 for the implementation of Action 1, Action 2 and Action 3 in the academic year 2008/2009 and Action 4 in the year 2007 of Erasmus Mundus — The Community Action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries

18

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 041/14

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4554 — Berkshire Hathaway/TTI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

20

2007/C 041/15

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4585 — BMW INTEC/DEKRA Südleasing SERVICES) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

21

2007/C 041/16

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4571 — Swiss Life/CapitalLeben) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

22

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/1 |
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24.2.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/1

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | — |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 779/06 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Northern Ireland R&D Challenge Fund |
| Legal basis | Industrial Development (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 0,9 million; Overall budget: GBP 0,9 million |
| Intensity | 60 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2007-31.12.2007 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) |
| Bedford Square |
| Bedford Street |
| Belfast BT2 7EH |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

—

Reference number of the aid

N 779/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Northern Ireland

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Northern Ireland R&D Challenge Fund

Legal basis

Industrial Development (Northern Ireland) Order 1982

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 0,9 million; Overall budget: GBP 0,9 million

Intensity

60 %

Duration

1.1.2007-31.12.2007

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI)

Bedford Square

Bedford Street

Belfast BT2 7EH

United Kingdom

Other information

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

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

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/2 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/2

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/02)

| Date of adoption of the decision | — |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 271/06 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Lempelse af afgift for levering af industriel overskudsvarme |
| Legal basis | L 80 B; vedtaget af Folketinget 16. december 2005 (Forslag til lov om ændring af forskellige afgiftslove) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | — |
| Budget | Annual budget: DKK 15 million; Overall budget: DKK 150 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration | — |
| Economic sectors | Energy |
| Name and address of the granting authority | — |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

—

Reference number of the aid

N 271/06

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Lempelse af afgift for levering af industriel overskudsvarme

Legal basis

L 80 B; vedtaget af Folketinget 16. december 2005 (Forslag til lov om ændring af forskellige afgiftslove)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

—

Budget

Annual budget: DKK 15 million; Overall budget: DKK 150 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration

—

Economic sectors

Energy

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/

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III Preparatory Acts

Council

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/3 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/3

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INITIATIVE OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND WITH A VIEW TO ADOPTING A COUNCIL DECISION

of ...

adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff

(2007/C 41/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees (1), (hereinafter referred to as Staff Regulations), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Having regard to the initiative of the Republic of Finland (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),

Having regard to the review of remuneration of officials of Europol by the Management Board of Europol,

Whereas:

| (1) | In the review of remuneration of officials of Europol, the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in the Netherlands, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States. |
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(1)

In the review of remuneration of officials of Europol, the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in the Netherlands, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States.

| (2) | The review period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 justifies an increase of 1,5 % of remuneration for the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007. |
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(2)

The review period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 justifies an increase of 1,5 % of remuneration for the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.

| (3) | It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the basic salaries and allowances of officials of Europol, on the basis of the review, |
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(3)

It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the basic salaries and allowances of officials of Europol, on the basis of the review,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Staff Regulations are hereby amended as follows:

With effect from 1 July 2006:

| (a) | in Article 45, the table of basic monthly salaries shall be replaced by the following: | «1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| 1 | 15 136,93 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | 13 592,32 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | 9 329,29 | 9 570,24 | 9 811,20 | 10 070,70 | 10 330,19 | 10 602,01 | 10 872,61 | 11 158,08 | 11 445,37 | 11 748,12 | 12 047,75 |
| 4 | 8 124,50 | 8 340,75 | 8 553,91 | 8 779,42 | 9 004,93 | 9 242,78 | 9 477,56 | 9 727,80 | 9 978,00 | 10 240,60 | 10 503,18 |
| 5 | 6 694,23 | 6 870,30 | 7 043,29 | 7 228,65 | 7 414,01 | 7 611,71 | 7 806,32 | 8 013,30 | 8 217,19 | 8 433,42 | 8 649,68 |
| 6 | 5 736,61 | 5 887,94 | 6 039,33 | 6 199,97 | 6 357,50 | 6 524,33 | 6 691,14 | 6 867,23 | 7 043,29 | 7 228,65 | 7 414,01 |
| 7 | 4 782,03 | 4 908,69 | 5 032,25 | 5 165,09 | 5 297,91 | 5 436,94 | 5 575,94 | 5 724,23 | 5 869,42 | 6 023,88 | 6 178,34 |
| 8 | 4 065,35 | 4 173,47 | 4 278,49 | 4 392,80 | 4 503,99 | 4 621,40 | 4 738,78 | 4 865,45 | 4 989,01 | 5 121,84 | 5 251,57 |
| 9 | 3 583,44 | 3 679,19 | 3 774,98 | 3 873,80 | 3 972,67 | 4 077,70 | 4 182,73 | 4 293,94 | 4 402,10 | 4 519,46 | 4 633,76 |
| 10 | 3 107,71 | 3 191,13 | 3 271,43 | 3 357,91 | 3 441,34 | 3 534,01 | 3 626,68 | 3 722,44 | 3 815,11 | 3 917,07 | 4 015,92 |
| 11 | 3 011,95 | 3 092,27 | 3 169,48 | 3 252,90 | 3 336,29 | 3 425,88 | 3 512,39 | 3 605,06 | 3 697,74 | 3 796,61 | 3 892,33 |
| 12 | 2 391,04 | 2 455,87 | 2 517,65 | 2 582,55 | 2 647,42 | 2 718,46 | 2 789,52 | 2 863,66 | 2 934,70 | 3 011,95 | 3 089,17 |
| 13 | 2 054,29 | 2 109,90 | 2 162,42 | 2 221,12 | 2 276,73 | 2 338,50 | 2 397,20 | 2 462,06 | 2 523,87 | 2 591,82 | 2 656,68» |

(a)

in Article 45, the table of basic monthly salaries shall be replaced by the following:

«1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

1

15 136,93

2

13 592,32

3

9 329,29

9 570,24

9 811,20

10 070,70

10 330,19

10 602,01

10 872,61

11 158,08

11 445,37

11 748,12

12 047,75

4

8 124,50

8 340,75

8 553,91

8 779,42

9 004,93

9 242,78

9 477,56

9 727,80

9 978,00

10 240,60

10 503,18

5

6 694,23

6 870,30

7 043,29

7 228,65

7 414,01

7 611,71

7 806,32

8 013,30

8 217,19

8 433,42

8 649,68

6

5 736,61

5 887,94

6 039,33

6 199,97

6 357,50

6 524,33

6 691,14

6 867,23

7 043,29

7 228,65

7 414,01

7

4 782,03

4 908,69

5 032,25

5 165,09

5 297,91

5 436,94

5 575,94

5 724,23

5 869,42

6 023,88

6 178,34

8

4 065,35

4 173,47

4 278,49

4 392,80

4 503,99

4 621,40

4 738,78

4 865,45

4 989,01

5 121,84

5 251,57

9

3 583,44

3 679,19

3 774,98

3 873,80

3 972,67

4 077,70

4 182,73

4 293,94

4 402,10

4 519,46

4 633,76

10

3 107,71

3 191,13

3 271,43

3 357,91

3 441,34

3 534,01

3 626,68

3 722,44

3 815,11

3 917,07

4 015,92

11

3 011,95

3 092,27

3 169,48

3 252,90

3 336,29

3 425,88

3 512,39

3 605,06

3 697,74

3 796,61

3 892,33

12

2 391,04

2 455,87

2 517,65

2 582,55

2 647,42

2 718,46

2 789,52

2 863,66

2 934,70

3 011,95

3 089,17

13

2 054,29

2 109,90

2 162,42

2 221,12

2 276,73

2 338,50

2 397,20

2 462,06

2 523,87

2 591,82

2 656,68»

| (b) | in Article 59(3), the amount ‘EUR 1 004,36’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 019,43’; |
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(b)

in Article 59(3), the amount ‘EUR 1 004,36’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 019,43’;

| (c) | in Article 59(3), the amount ‘EUR 2 008,72’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 038,85’; |
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(c)

in Article 59(3), the amount ‘EUR 2 008,72’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 038,85’;

| (d) | in Article 60(1), the amount ‘EUR 267,84’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 271,86’; |
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(d)

in Article 60(1), the amount ‘EUR 267,84’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 271,86’;

| (e) | in Article 2(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 280,00’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 284,20’; |
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(e)

in Article 2(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 280,00’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 284,20’;

| (f) | in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 12 174,06’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 12 356,67’; |
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(f)

in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 12 174,06’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 12 356,67’;

| (g) | in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 739,17’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 780,26’; |
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(g)

in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 739,17’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 780,26’;

| (h) | in Article 3(2) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 16 434,98’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 16 681,50’; |
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(h)

in Article 3(2) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 16 434,98’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 16 681,50’;

| (i) | in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 1 217,41’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 235,67’; |
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(i)

in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 1 217,41’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 235,67’;

| (j) | in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 913,07’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 926,77’; |
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(j)

in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 913,07’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 926,77’;

| (k) | in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 608,70’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 617,83’; |
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(k)

in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 608,70’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 617,83’;

| (l) | in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 486,96’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 494,26’; |
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(l)

in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 486,96’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 494,26’;

| (m) | in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 1 718,01’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 743,78’; |
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(m)

in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 1 718,01’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 1 743,78’;

| (n) | in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 290,68’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 325,04’; |
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(n)

in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 290,68’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 325,04’;

| (o) | in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 863,34’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 906,29’. |
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(o)

in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount ‘EUR 2 863,34’ shall be replaced by: ‘EUR 2 906,29’.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day following that of its adoption.

Done at ...

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23. Act as last amended by Act of 4 December 2006

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(2)  OJ C ...

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(3)  Opinion delivered on ...

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/5 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/5

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INITIATIVE OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND WITH A VIEW TO ADOPTING A COUNCIL DECISION

of ...

amending the Council Act adopting rules applicable to EUROPOL analysis files

(2007/C 41/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention (1)), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Having regard to the initiative by the Republic of Finland (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),

Having regard to the draft prepared by the Management Board of Europol,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Europol Convention makes provision in Title III for work files for the purposes of analysis; changes thereto were introduced by the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention), amending that Convention; in particular, amendments were made to Articles 10, 12, 16 and 21 of the Europol Convention, which constitute the framework for the opening of an analysis file and the collection, processing, utilization and deletion of personal data contained therein. |
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(1)

The Europol Convention makes provision in Title III for work files for the purposes of analysis; changes thereto were introduced by the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention), amending that Convention; in particular, amendments were made to Articles 10, 12, 16 and 21 of the Europol Convention, which constitute the framework for the opening of an analysis file and the collection, processing, utilization and deletion of personal data contained therein.

| (2) | Implementing rules were adopted for work files for the purpose of analysis by Council Act (1999/C 26/01) of 3 November 1998 adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files (4); these rules require to be amended as a consequence of the changes made by the said Protocol to the Europol Convention; the Act should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(2)

Implementing rules were adopted for work files for the purpose of analysis by Council Act (1999/C 26/01) of 3 November 1998 adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files (4); these rules require to be amended as a consequence of the changes made by the said Protocol to the Europol Convention; the Act should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (3) | After consulting the Joint Supervisory Body, |
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(3)

After consulting the Joint Supervisory Body,

HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING DECISION:

Article 1

Council Act (1999/C 26/01) adopting rules applicable to Europol analysis files is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | in Article 3(1), the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘After receipt, it shall be determined as soon as possible to what extent the data shall be included in a specific file.’; |
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1)

in Article 3(1), the third subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘After receipt, it shall be determined as soon as possible to what extent the data shall be included in a specific file.’;

| 2) | Article 5(3) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The orders mentioned in this Article, including later amendments, shall be established in accordance with the procedure stipulated by Article 12 of the Europol Convention.’; |
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2)

Article 5(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘The orders mentioned in this Article, including later amendments, shall be established in accordance with the procedure stipulated by Article 12 of the Europol Convention.’;

| 3) | Article 7 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | in paragraph 1, the fourth subparagraph, shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘The review of the need for the continuation of an analysis work file according to Article 12(4) of the Europol Convention shall be carried out by the participants in the analysis. On the basis of this review, a decision shall be taken by the Director on the continuation or closure of the file. The Director shall inform the Management Board of his decision.’; |
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3)

Article 7 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

in paragraph 1, the fourth subparagraph, shall be replaced by the following:

‘The review of the need for the continuation of an analysis work file according to Article 12(4) of the Europol Convention shall be carried out by the participants in the analysis. On the basis of this review, a decision shall be taken by the Director on the continuation or closure of the file. The Director shall inform the Management Board of his decision.’;

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Personal data may not be retained for a period longer than that mentioned in Article 12(4) of the Europol Convention. Where, as a consequence of the continuation of the analysis file, data concerning persons as referred to in Article 6(3) to (6) are stored in a file for a period exceeding five years, the Joint Supervisory Body shall be informed accordingly.’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Personal data may not be retained for a period longer than that mentioned in Article 12(4) of the Europol Convention. Where, as a consequence of the continuation of the analysis file, data concerning persons as referred to in Article 6(3) to (6) are stored in a file for a period exceeding five years, the Joint Supervisory Body shall be informed accordingly.’;

| 4) | Article 12 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph shall be deleted and the text of the second subparagraph shall be preceded by the number ‘2.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

4)

Article 12 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph shall be deleted and the text of the second subparagraph shall be preceded by the number ‘2.’;

| (b) | in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Analysis activities and the dissemination of analysis results may begin immediately after the analysis file has been opened in accordance with Article 12(1) of the Europol Convention. Should the Management Board instruct the Director of Europol to amend an opening order or close the file, data which may not be included in the file or, if the file is to be closed, all data contained in that file, shall be deleted immediately.’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Analysis activities and the dissemination of analysis results may begin immediately after the analysis file has been opened in accordance with Article 12(1) of the Europol Convention. Should the Management Board instruct the Director of Europol to amend an opening order or close the file, data which may not be included in the file or, if the file is to be closed, all data contained in that file, shall be deleted immediately.’;

| 5) | the following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 12a
  The retrieval of data by participants of the analysis project according to Article 10(2) of the Europol Convention shall only be granted after they have been accredited by Europol and following a training on their specific obligations under the Europol legal framework.’; |
| --- | --- |

5)

the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 12a

The retrieval of data by participants of the analysis project according to Article 10(2) of the Europol Convention shall only be granted after they have been accredited by Europol and following a training on their specific obligations under the Europol legal framework.’;

| 6) | Article 15(4) and (5) shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

6)

Article 15(4) and (5) shall be deleted.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the first day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at ...

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2. Convention as last amended by the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention), amending that Convention (OJ C 2, 6.1.2004, p. 3).

1

(2)  OJ ...

2

(3)  OJ ...

3

(4)  OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 1.

4

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Council

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/7 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/7

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List of appointments made by the Council

October, November and December 2006 (social field)

(2007/C 41/05)

| Committee | End of term of office | Publication in OJ | Person replaced | Resignation/ Appointment | Member/Alternate | Category | Country | Person appointed | Affiliation | Date of Council Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers | 13.9.2008 | C 242, 7.10.2006 | Mr François LEPAGE | Resignation | Member | Government | France | Mr Cristophe CAROL | Ministry of the Interior, Internal Security and Local Freedoms | 7.11.2006 |
| Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers | 13.9.2008 | C 242, 7.10.2006 | Mr Andrew MILTON | Resignation | Member | Government | United Kingdom | Mr Clinton NIELD | IND | 20.11.2006 |
| Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work | 31.12.2006 | C 321, 31.12.2003


  C 116, 30.4.2004


  C 122, 30.4.2004 | Mr Tom MELLISH | Resignation | Member | Workers | United Kingdom | Mr Hugh ROBERTSON | TUC | 7.11.2006 |
| Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work | 31.12.2006 | C 321, 31.12.2003


  C 116, 30.4.2004


  C 122, 30.4.2004 | Mr Marc BOISNEL | Resignation | Member | Government | France | Ms Mireille JARRY | Ministry for Employment, Social Cohesion and Housing | 20.11.2006 |

Committee

End of term of office

Publication in OJ

Person replaced

Resignation/ Appointment

Member/Alternate

Category

Country

Person appointed

Affiliation

Date of Council Decision

Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers

13.9.2008

C 242, 7.10.2006

Mr François LEPAGE

Resignation

Member

Government

France

Mr Cristophe CAROL

Ministry of the Interior, Internal Security and Local Freedoms

7.11.2006

Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers

13.9.2008

C 242, 7.10.2006

Mr Andrew MILTON

Resignation

Member

Government

United Kingdom

Mr Clinton NIELD

IND

20.11.2006

Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work

31.12.2006

C 321, 31.12.2003

C 116, 30.4.2004

C 122, 30.4.2004

Mr Tom MELLISH

Resignation

Member

Workers

United Kingdom

Mr Hugh ROBERTSON

TUC

7.11.2006

Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work

31.12.2006

C 321, 31.12.2003

C 116, 30.4.2004

C 122, 30.4.2004

Mr Marc BOISNEL

Resignation

Member

Government

France

Ms Mireille JARRY

Ministry for Employment, Social Cohesion and Housing

20.11.2006

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Commission

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/8 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/8

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Euro exchange rates (1)

23 February 2007

(2007/C 41/06)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3134 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 159,35 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4552 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,66920 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3060 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6262 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 87,45 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0660 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5794 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,325 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 252,34 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7062 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8815 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,3764 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 34,356 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8144 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6630 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5220 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,2570 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8608 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0138 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 232,03 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,3094 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1691 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3504 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 925,02 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5884 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,240 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,4320 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,060 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3134

JPY

Japanese yen

159,35

DKK

Danish krone

7,4552

GBP

Pound sterling

0,66920

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3060

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6262

ISK

Iceland króna

87,45

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0660

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5794

CZK

Czech koruna

28,325

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

252,34

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7062

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8815

RON

Romanian leu

3,3764

SKK

Slovak koruna

34,356

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8144

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6630

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5220

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,2570

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8608

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0138

KRW

South Korean won

1 232,03

ZAR

South African rand

9,3094

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1691

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3504

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 925,02

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5884

PHP

Philippine peso

63,240

RUB

Russian rouble

34,4320

THB

Thai baht

44,060

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/9 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/9

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/07)

| Aid No | XR 6/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | (Bundesländer Brandenburg, Mecklenburg–Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen, Berlin (sole 87(3)c) |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Investitionszulagengesetz 2007 |
| Legal basis | Investitionszulagengesetz 2007 vom 15. Juli 2006 (BGBl I S. 1614) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 580 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 30 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2009 |
| Economic sectors | Limited to specific sectors: |
| NACE15-37; 55.1; 55.21; 55.22; 55.23.1; 72; 73; 74.13; 74.20.4; 74.20.5; 74.20.6; 74.3; 74.4; 74.81. |
| Name and address of the granting authority | omnia Finanzamt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland |
| Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme | http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/invzulg_2007/index.html |
| Other information | — |

Aid No

XR 6/07

Member State

Germany

Region

(Bundesländer Brandenburg, Mecklenburg–Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Thüringen, Berlin (sole 87(3)c)

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Investitionszulagengesetz 2007

Legal basis

Investitionszulagengesetz 2007 vom 15. Juli 2006 (BGBl I S. 1614)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 580 million

Maximum aid intensity

30 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2009

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors:

NACE15-37; 55.1; 55.21; 55.22; 55.23.1; 72; 73; 74.13; 74.20.4; 74.20.5; 74.20.6; 74.3; 74.4; 74.81.

Name and address of the granting authority

omnia Finanzamt in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/invzulg_2007/index.html

Other information

—

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/10 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/10

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/08)

| Aid No | XR 12/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | Border Midlands, West Region, Southern Region, Eastern Region (sine Dublin, Mid East sub-regions) |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Regional Aid (Industry and Services) Scheme 2007-2013 |
| Legal basis | Industrial Development Acts 1986-2003
  Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979.
  Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited Act, 1959 as amended |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 80 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 30 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2007 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | IDA Ireland |
| Wilton Park House |
| Wilton Place |
| Dublin 2 |
| Irland |
| Tel. (353-1) 603 40 00 |
| www.idaireland.com |

Aid No

XR 12/07

Member State

Ireland

Region

Border Midlands, West Region, Southern Region, Eastern Region (sine Dublin, Mid East sub-regions)

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Regional Aid (Industry and Services) Scheme 2007-2013

Legal basis

Industrial Development Acts 1986-2003

Údarás na Gaeltachta Act 1979.

Shannon Free Airport Development Company Limited Act, 1959 as amended

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 80 million

Maximum aid intensity

30 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2007

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

IDA Ireland

Wilton Park House

Wilton Place

Dublin 2

Irland

Tel. (353-1) 603 40 00

www.idaireland.com

| Enterprise Ireland |
| --- |
| Glasnevin |
| Dublin 9 |
| Irland |
| Tel. (353-1) 808 20 00 |
| www.enterprise-ireland.com |

Enterprise Ireland

Glasnevin

Dublin 9

Irland

Tel. (353-1) 808 20 00

www.enterprise-ireland.com

| Údarás na Gaeltachta |
| --- |
| Na Forbacha |
| Co na Gaillimhe |
| Tel. (353-91) 50 31 00 |
| www.udaras.ie |

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Na Forbacha

Co na Gaillimhe

Tel. (353-91) 50 31 00

www.udaras.ie

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

www.entemp.ie/enterprise/stateaid/

Other information

—

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/11 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/11

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/09)

| Aid No | XR 18/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | omnium 87 (3)a |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Program pomocowy w zakresie regionalnej pomocy publicznej na niektóre inwestycje w ochronie środowiska |
| Legal basis | Rozporządzenie Rady Ministrów z dnia 22 grudnia 2006 r. w sprawie ustanowienia programu pomocowego w zakresie regionalnej pomocy publicznej na niektóre inwestycje w ochronie środowiska (Dz.U. z 2006 nr 246, poz. 1795)
  Art. 405 ustawy z dnia 27 kwietnia 2001 r. Prawo ochrony środowiska (Dz.U. z 2006 nr 129, poz. 902, nr 169, poz. 1199, nr 170, poz. 1217) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | PLN 160 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 50 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej |
| 02-673 Warszawa, ul. Konstruktorska 3a |
| (48-22) 459 01 00 |
| fundusz@nfosigw.gov.pl |

Aid No

XR 18/07

Member State

Poland

Region

omnium 87 (3)a

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Program pomocowy w zakresie regionalnej pomocy publicznej na niektóre inwestycje w ochronie środowiska

Legal basis

Rozporządzenie Rady Ministrów z dnia 22 grudnia 2006 r. w sprawie ustanowienia programu pomocowego w zakresie regionalnej pomocy publicznej na niektóre inwestycje w ochronie środowiska (Dz.U. z 2006 nr 246, poz. 1795)

Art. 405 ustawy z dnia 27 kwietnia 2001 r. Prawo ochrony środowiska (Dz.U. z 2006 nr 129, poz. 902, nr 169, poz. 1199, nr 170, poz. 1217)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

PLN 160 million

Maximum aid intensity

50 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej

02-673 Warszawa, ul. Konstruktorska 3a

(48-22) 459 01 00

fundusz@nfosigw.gov.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej we Wrocławiu |
| --- |
| 53-148Wroclaw, ul. Jastrzębia 24 |
| (48-71) 333 09 30 |
| poczta@fos.wrocl.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej we Wrocławiu

53-148Wroclaw, ul. Jastrzębia 24

(48-71) 333 09 30

poczta@fos.wrocl.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Toruniu |
| --- |
| 87-100 Toruń, ul. Szosa Chełmińska 28 |
| (48-56) 655 42 81 |
| wfosigw@wfosigw.torun.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Toruniu

87-100 Toruń, ul. Szosa Chełmińska 28

(48-56) 655 42 81

wfosigw@wfosigw.torun.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Lublinie |
| --- |
| 20-074 Lublin, ul. Spokojna 7 |
| (48-81) 742 46 48 |
| info@wfosigw.lublin.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Lublinie

20-074 Lublin, ul. Spokojna 7

(48-81) 742 46 48

info@wfosigw.lublin.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Zielonej Górze |
| --- |
| 65-364 Zielona Góra, ul. Kożuchowska 4 |
| (48-68) 320 64 17 |
| biuro@wfosigw.zgora.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Zielonej Górze

65-364 Zielona Góra, ul. Kożuchowska 4

(48-68) 320 64 17

biuro@wfosigw.zgora.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Łodzi |
| --- |
| 90-562 Łódź, ul. Łąkowa 11 |
| (48-42) 639 51 10 |
| fundusz@wfosigw.lodz.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Łodzi

90-562 Łódź, ul. Łąkowa 11

(48-42) 639 51 10

fundusz@wfosigw.lodz.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Krakowie |
| --- |
| 31-002 Kraków, ul. Kanonicza 12 |
| (48-12) 422 94 90 |
| biuro@wfos.krakow.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Krakowie

31-002 Kraków, ul. Kanonicza 12

(48-12) 422 94 90

biuro@wfos.krakow.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Warszawie |
| --- |
| 02-743 Warszawa ul. J.S.Bacha 2 |
| (48-22) 853 53 21 |
| warszawa@wfosigw.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Warszawie

02-743 Warszawa ul. J.S.Bacha 2

(48-22) 853 53 21

warszawa@wfosigw.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Opolu |
| --- |
| 45-018 Opole, ul. Krakowska 53 |
| (48-77) 453 76 11 |
| biuro@wfosigw.opole.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Opolu

45-018 Opole, ul. Krakowska 53

(48-77) 453 76 11

biuro@wfosigw.opole.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Rzeszowie |
| --- |
| 35-025 Rzeszów, Zygmuntowska 9 |
| (48-17) 852 23 44 |
| wfosigw@intertele.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Rzeszowie

35-025 Rzeszów, Zygmuntowska 9

(48-17) 852 23 44

wfosigw@intertele.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Białymstoku |
| --- |
| 15-879 Białystok, ul. Św. Rocha 5 |
| (48-85) 746 02 41 |
| biuro@wfosigw.bialystok.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Białymstoku

15-879 Białystok, ul. Św. Rocha 5

(48-85) 746 02 41

biuro@wfosigw.bialystok.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Gdańsku |
| --- |
| 80-837 Gdańsk, ul. Straganiarska 24-27 |
| (48-58) 305 56 31 |
| fundusz@wfosigw-gda.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Gdańsku

80-837 Gdańsk, ul. Straganiarska 24-27

(48-58) 305 56 31

fundusz@wfosigw-gda.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Katowicach |
| --- |
| 40-035 Katowice, ul. Plebiscytowa 19 |
| (48-32) 251 80 71 |
| biuro@wfosigw.katowice.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Katowicach

40-035 Katowice, ul. Plebiscytowa 19

(48-32) 251 80 71

biuro@wfosigw.katowice.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Kielcach |
| --- |
| 25-311 Kielce, ul. Św. Leonarda 7 |
| (48-41) 366 15 12 |
| biuro@wfos.com.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Kielcach

25-311 Kielce, ul. Św. Leonarda 7

(48-41) 366 15 12

biuro@wfos.com.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Olsztynie |
| --- |
| 10-026 Olsztyn, ul. Świętej Barbary 9 |
| (48-89) 535 24 59 |
| nfo@wfosigw.olsztyn.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Olsztynie

10-026 Olsztyn, ul. Świętej Barbary 9

(48-89) 535 24 59

nfo@wfosigw.olsztyn.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Poznaniu |
| --- |
| 60-541 Poznań, ul. Szczepanowskiego 15a |
| (48-61) 845 62 00 |
| biuro@wfosgw.poznan.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Poznaniu

60-541 Poznań, ul. Szczepanowskiego 15a

(48-61) 845 62 00

biuro@wfosgw.poznan.pl

| Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Szczecinie |
| --- |
| 71-323 Szczecin, ul. Solskiego 3 |
| (48-91) 486 15 56 |
| fosszczecin@inet.com.pl |

Wojewódzki Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej w Szczecinie

71-323 Szczecin, ul. Solskiego 3

(48-91) 486 15 56

fosszczecin@inet.com.pl

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.lex.it.pl/serpra/pdf/d06h95.pdf

Other information

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/13 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/13

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/10)

| Aid No | XR 31/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | solum 87 (3) a, 87 (3) c, (ABl. EG C 295/6 vom 5. Dezember 2006) |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ (GA); 36. Rahmenplan: Teil II A — Gewerbliche Wirtschaft |
| Legal basis | Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ (GA) vom 12. Mai 1969 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 60 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 30 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | In Bayern |
| Regierung von Niederbayern |
| Regierungsplatz 540 |
| D-84028 Landshut |

Aid No

XR 31/07

Member State

Germany

Region

solum 87 (3) a, 87 (3) c, (ABl. EG C 295/6 vom 5. Dezember 2006)

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ (GA); 36. Rahmenplan: Teil II A — Gewerbliche Wirtschaft

Legal basis

Gesetz über die Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ (GA) vom 12. Mai 1969

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 60 million

Maximum aid intensity

30 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

In Bayern

Regierung von Niederbayern

Regierungsplatz 540

D-84028 Landshut

| Regierung der Oberpfalz |
| --- |
| Emmeramsplatz 8/9 |
| D-93047 Regensburg |

Regierung der Oberpfalz

Emmeramsplatz 8/9

D-93047 Regensburg

| Regierung von Oberfranken |
| --- |
| Ludwigstraße 20 |
| D-95444 Bayreuth |

Regierung von Oberfranken

Ludwigstraße 20

D-95444 Bayreuth

| In Berlin |
| --- |
| Investitionsbank Berlin |
| Bundesallee 210 |
| D-10719 Berlin |

In Berlin

Investitionsbank Berlin

Bundesallee 210

D-10719 Berlin

| In Brandenburg |
| --- |
| InvestitionsBank des Landes Brandenburg |
| Postfach 90 02 61 |
| D-14438 Potsdam |

In Brandenburg

InvestitionsBank des Landes Brandenburg

Postfach 90 02 61

D-14438 Potsdam

| In Bremen |
| --- |
| BIG Bremer Investitions-Gesellschaft mbH |
| Kontorhaus am Markt |
| Langenstraße 2-4 |
| D-28195 Bremen |

In Bremen

BIG Bremer Investitions-Gesellschaft mbH

Kontorhaus am Markt

Langenstraße 2-4

D-28195 Bremen

| BIS Bremerhavener Gesellschaft für Investitionsförderung und Stadtentwicklung GmbH |
| --- |
| Am Alten Hafen 118 |
| D-27568 Bremerhaven |

BIS Bremerhavener Gesellschaft für Investitionsförderung und Stadtentwicklung GmbH

Am Alten Hafen 118

D-27568 Bremerhaven

| In Hessen |
| --- |
| InvestitionsBank Hessen AG (IBH) |
| Schumannstraße 4-6 |
| D-60325 Frankfurt am Main |

In Hessen

InvestitionsBank Hessen AG (IBH)

Schumannstraße 4-6

D-60325 Frankfurt am Main

| Niederlassung Wiesbaden |
| --- |
| Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 38-42 |
| D-65189 Wiesbaden |

Niederlassung Wiesbaden

Abraham-Lincoln-Str. 38-42

D-65189 Wiesbaden

| Niederlassung Kassel |
| --- |
| Kurfürstenstr. 7 |
| D-34117 Kassel |

Niederlassung Kassel

Kurfürstenstr. 7

D-34117 Kassel

| In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| --- |
| Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Johannes-Stelling-Str. 14 |
| D-19048 Schwerin |
| Tel.: 0385-588/0 |
| Fax: 0385-588/5861 |
| Email: poststelle@wm.mv-regierung.de |

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Johannes-Stelling-Str. 14

D-19048 Schwerin

Tel.: 0385-588/0

Fax: 0385-588/5861

Email: poststelle@wm.mv-regierung.de

| Landesförderinstitut Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| --- |
| Hauptsitz Schwerin |
| Werkstraße 213 |
| D-19061 Schwerin |
| Tel.: 0385-6363-0 |
| Fax: 0385-6363-1212 |
| Email: info@lfi-mv.de |

Landesförderinstitut Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Hauptsitz Schwerin

Werkstraße 213

D-19061 Schwerin

Tel.: 0385-6363-0

Fax: 0385-6363-1212

Email: info@lfi-mv.de

| In Niedersachsen |
| --- |
| Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen GmbH |
| Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-14 |
| D-30177 Hannover |
| Tel.: 30031-0 |
| Email: info@nbank.de |

In Niedersachsen

Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen GmbH

Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-14

D-30177 Hannover

Tel.: 30031-0

Email: info@nbank.de

| In Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| --- |
| NRW.Bank |
| Johanniterstraße 3 |
| D-48145 Münster |
| Tel: 0251/91741-0 |
| E-Mail: info-westfalen@nrwbank.de |

In Nordrhein-Westfalen

NRW.Bank

Johanniterstraße 3

D-48145 Münster

Tel: 0251/91741-0

E-Mail: info-westfalen@nrwbank.de

| In Rheinland-Pfalz |
| --- |
| Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB) GmbH |
| Holzhofstraße 4 |
| D-55116 Mainz |

In Rheinland-Pfalz

Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB) GmbH

Holzhofstraße 4

D-55116 Mainz

| Im Saarland |
| --- |
| Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit |
| Franz-Josef-Röder-Straße 17 |
| D-66119 Saarbrücken |

Im Saarland

Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

Franz-Josef-Röder-Straße 17

D-66119 Saarbrücken

| In Sachsen |
| --- |
| Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank |
| Pirnaische Straße 9 |
| D-01069 Dresden |

In Sachsen

Sächsische Aufbaubank — Förderbank

Pirnaische Straße 9

D-01069 Dresden

| In Sachsen-Anhalt |
| --- |
| Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Domplatz 12 |
| D-39104 Magdeburg |

In Sachsen-Anhalt

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt

Domplatz 12

D-39104 Magdeburg

| In Schleswig-Holstein |
| --- |
| Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein |
| Fleethörn 29-31 |
| D-24103 Kiel |

In Schleswig-Holstein

Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein

Fleethörn 29-31

D-24103 Kiel

| Für Anträge gem. Ziff. 5.1.3 und 5.1.4: |
| --- |
| Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer GmbH (WTSH) |
| Lorentzendamm 24 |
| D-24103 Kiel |

Für Anträge gem. Ziff. 5.1.3 und 5.1.4:

Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer GmbH (WTSH)

Lorentzendamm 24

D-24103 Kiel

| In Thüringen |
| --- |
| Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB) |
| Gorkistraße 9 |
| D-99084 Erfurt |

In Thüringen

Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB)

Gorkistraße 9

D-99084 Erfurt

| mit ihren Regionalbüros: |
| --- |
| Regionalbüro Suhl |
| Am Bahnhof 3 |
| D-98529 Suhl |

mit ihren Regionalbüros:

Regionalbüro Suhl

Am Bahnhof 3

D-98529 Suhl

| Regionalbüro Gera |
| --- |
| Friedrich-Engels-Str. 7 |
| D-07545 Gera |

Regionalbüro Gera

Friedrich-Engels-Str. 7

D-07545 Gera

| Regionalbüro Nordhausen |
| --- |
| Hüpedenweg 52 |
| D-99734 Nordhausen |

Regionalbüro Nordhausen

Hüpedenweg 52

D-99734 Nordhausen

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.bmwi.de/BMWi/Navigation/Wirtschaft/Wirtschaftspolitik/Regionalpolitik/gemeinschaftsaufgabe.html

Other information

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/16 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/16

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/11)

| Aid No | XR 29/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | Kaunas |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Nacionalinės regioninės pagalbos teikimo Kauno laisvojoje ekonominėje zonoje schema |
| Legal basis | Lietuvos Respublikos laisvųjų ekonominių zonų įstatymas (Žin., 1995, Nr. 59-1462); Lietuvos Respublikos Kauno laisvosios ekonominės zonos įstatymas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 109-2474); Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas (Žin., 2007, Nr. 11-462) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | LTL 17 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 50 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 19.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos Ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 38/2 |
| LT-01104 Vilnius |
| tel. (370-5) 262 38 63; (370-5) 262 65 84 |
| faks. (370-5) 262 39 74 |
| El. paštas: kanc@ukmin.lt |

Aid No

XR 29/07

Member State

Lithuania

Region

Kaunas

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Nacionalinės regioninės pagalbos teikimo Kauno laisvojoje ekonominėje zonoje schema

Legal basis

Lietuvos Respublikos laisvųjų ekonominių zonų įstatymas (Žin., 1995, Nr. 59-1462); Lietuvos Respublikos Kauno laisvosios ekonominės zonos įstatymas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 109-2474); Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas (Žin., 2007, Nr. 11-462)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

LTL 17 million

Maximum aid intensity

50 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

19.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos Ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 38/2

LT-01104 Vilnius

tel. (370-5) 262 38 63; (370-5) 262 65 84

faks. (370-5) 262 39 74

El. paštas: kanc@ukmin.lt

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.ukmin.lt/lt/investicijos/

Other information

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/17 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/17

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628 of 24 October 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/12)

| Aid No | XR 30/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Region | Klaipėdos |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Nacionalinės regioninės pagalbos teikimo Klaipėdos laisvojoje ekonominėje zonoje schema |
| Legal basis | Lietuvos Respublikos laisvųjų ekonominių zonų įstatymas (Žin., 1995, Nr. 59-1462); Lietuvos Respublikos Klaipėdos laisvosios ekonominės zonos įstatymas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 92-2143); Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas (Žin., 2007, Nr. 11-462) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | LTL 20 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 50 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 19.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos Ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 38/2 |
| LT-01104 Vilnius |
| tel. (370-5) 262 38 63; (370-5) 262 65 84 |
| faks. (370-5) 262 39 74 |
| El. paštas: kanc@ukmin.lt |

Aid No

XR 30/07

Member State

Lithuania

Region

Klaipėdos

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Nacionalinės regioninės pagalbos teikimo Klaipėdos laisvojoje ekonominėje zonoje schema

Legal basis

Lietuvos Respublikos laisvųjų ekonominių zonų įstatymas (Žin., 1995, Nr. 59-1462); Lietuvos Respublikos Klaipėdos laisvosios ekonominės zonos įstatymas (Žin., 1996, Nr. 92-2143); Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro įsakymas (Žin., 2007, Nr. 11-462)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

LTL 20 million

Maximum aid intensity

50 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

19.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos Ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 38/2

LT-01104 Vilnius

tel. (370-5) 262 38 63; (370-5) 262 65 84

faks. (370-5) 262 39 74

El. paštas: kanc@ukmin.lt

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.ukmin.lt/lt/investicijos/

Other information

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/18 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/18

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Call for proposals — EACEA /07/07

for the implementation of Action 1, Action 2 and Action 3 in the academic year 2008/2009 and Action 4 in the year 2007 of Erasmus Mundus

The Community Action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries

(2007/C 41/13)

Please note that the implementation of the present Call for proposals is subject to the adoption by the Commission of the annual work plan relating to the Erasmus Mundus programme in 2007

1.   Objectives and Description

The Erasmus Mundus programme's overall aim is to enhance the quality of European higher education by fostering co-operation with third countries in order to improve the development of human resources and to promote dialogue and understanding between peoples and cultures.

The following activities are covered by the call for proposals:

| — | Select high-quality integrated masters courses which are offered by a consortium of at least three higher education institutions in at least three participating countries (Action 1); |
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Select high-quality integrated masters courses which are offered by a consortium of at least three higher education institutions in at least three participating countries (Action 1);

| — | Give scholarships to highly qualified graduate students and scholars from third countries to follow or participate in the selected masters courses (Action 2); |
| --- | --- |

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Give scholarships to highly qualified graduate students and scholars from third countries to follow or participate in the selected masters courses (Action 2);

| — | Select high-quality partnerships between selected masters courses and third-country higher education institutions (Action 3); |
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Select high-quality partnerships between selected masters courses and third-country higher education institutions (Action 3);

| — | Select projects of at least three institutions in at least three participating countries aiming to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in the European Union (Action 4). |
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Select projects of at least three institutions in at least three participating countries aiming to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in the European Union (Action 4).

2.   Eligible applicants

| — | Action 1: higher education institutions in the 27 EU Member States, the countries of the European Economic Area/European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey). As regards institutions from the candidate countries for accession to the EU they will be able to participate under the present call for proposals for Action 1 only if the official participation of these countries in the programme has been formalised through the relevant instruments governing the relations between the European Community and those countries before the selection decision is taken (October 2007). Otherwise, institutions coming from those countries are not eligible for Action 1 under the present call for proposals. |
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Action 1: higher education institutions in the 27 EU Member States, the countries of the European Economic Area/European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey). As regards institutions from the candidate countries for accession to the EU they will be able to participate under the present call for proposals for Action 1 only if the official participation of these countries in the programme has been formalised through the relevant instruments governing the relations between the European Community and those countries before the selection decision is taken (October 2007). Otherwise, institutions coming from those countries are not eligible for Action 1 under the present call for proposals.

| — | Action 2: individuals from third countries, i.e. any country other than the countries mentioned under Action 1 above; |
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Action 2: individuals from third countries, i.e. any country other than the countries mentioned under Action 1 above;

| — | Action 3: higher education institutions from all countries of the world; |
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Action 3: higher education institutions from all countries of the world;

| — | Action 4: institutions from all countries of the world. |
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Action 4: institutions from all countries of the world.

3.   Budget and project duration

The total budget earmarked for the funding of projects is estimated at EUR 88,9 millions. In case of Action 4, financial assistance cannot exceed 75 % of the total eligible costs.

| — | Action 1: each grant will amount to EUR 15 000 annually. Masters courses must start between July and December 2008. |
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Action 1: each grant will amount to EUR 15 000 annually. Masters courses must start between July and December 2008.

| — | Action 2: each scholarship will amount to EUR 21 000 annually for each third-country student and a maximum of EUR 13 000 for each third-country scholar. Scholarships are for Masters courses starting in the academic year 2008/2009. |
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Action 2: each scholarship will amount to EUR 21 000 annually for each third-country student and a maximum of EUR 13 000 for each third-country scholar. Scholarships are for Masters courses starting in the academic year 2008/2009.

| — | Action 3: each grant will amount to a minimum of EUR 5 000 and a maximum of EUR 15 000 annually plus allocations for the mobility of European students and scholars. Partnerships must start between July and December 2008 and will last for a maximum duration of 3 academic years. |
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Action 3: each grant will amount to a minimum of EUR 5 000 and a maximum of EUR 15 000 annually plus allocations for the mobility of European students and scholars. Partnerships must start between July and December 2008 and will last for a maximum duration of 3 academic years.

| — | Action 4: grants will vary according to the project size. Projects must start between 1 November and 15 December 2007 and will last for a maximum duration of 3 years. |
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Action 4: grants will vary according to the project size. Projects must start between 1 November and 15 December 2007 and will last for a maximum duration of 3 years.

4.   Deadlines

Applications must be sent no later than

| — | Action 1: 30 April 2007 |
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Action 1: 30 April 2007

| — | Action 4: 31 May 2007 |
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Action 4: 31 May 2007

| — | Action 3 (1): 30 November 2007 |
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Action 3 (1): 30 November 2007

| — | Action 2: 28 February 2008 |
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Action 2: 28 February 2008

5.   Further information

The full text of the call for proposals and the application forms are available on the following website:

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/mundus/index.htm

Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the full text and be submitted using the form provided.

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(1)  Applications for Action 2 and Action 3 can only be submitted by eligible Action 1 Masters Courses selected through the current or previous Erasmus Mundus Calls.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/20 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4554 — Berkshire Hathaway/TTI)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/14)

| 1. | On 15 February 2007 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of this Regulation, by which Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (‘Berkshire’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of TTI Inc. (‘TTI’, USA) by way of transfer of shares. |
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1.

On 15 February 2007 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of this Regulation, by which Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (‘Berkshire’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation sole control of TTI Inc. (‘TTI’, USA) by way of transfer of shares.

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






  — | for Berkshire: diversified holding company engaged in numerous business activities, including insurance, and manufacturing sectors such as carpet, architectural and industrial coatings, insulation and building products and financial products; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Berkshire: diversified holding company engaged in numerous business activities, including insurance, and manufacturing sectors such as carpet, architectural and industrial coatings, insulation and building products and financial products;

| — | for TTI: distributor of electromechanical components. |
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for TTI: distributor of electromechanical components.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. 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 concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4554 — Berkshire Hathaway/TTI to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4554 — Berkshire Hathaway/TTI to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/21 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/21

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4585 — BMW INTEC/DEKRA Südleasing SERVICES)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/15)

| 1. | On 16 February 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking BMW INTEC Beteiligungs GmbH (‘BMW INTEC’, Germany) controlled by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (‘BMW AG’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking DEKRA Südleasing Services GmbH (‘DSS’, Germany) which controls the undertakings Leasing- und Handelsgesellschaft Deutschland mbH (‘LHS’, Germany) and DSL Fleetservices GmbH (‘DSL’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 16 February 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking BMW INTEC Beteiligungs GmbH (‘BMW INTEC’, Germany) controlled by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (‘BMW AG’, Germany) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking DEKRA Südleasing Services GmbH (‘DSS’, Germany) which controls the undertakings Leasing- und Handelsgesellschaft Deutschland mbH (‘LHS’, Germany) and DSL Fleetservices GmbH (‘DSL’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking BMW AG: production and distribution of cars and motorcycles; leasing of motor vehicles and fleet management; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking BMW AG: production and distribution of cars and motorcycles; leasing of motor vehicles and fleet management;

| — | for undertaking BMW INTEC: holding company; |
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for undertaking BMW INTEC: holding company;

| — | for undertaking DSS: holding company; |
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for undertaking DSS: holding company;

| — | for undertaking LHS: leasing of motor vehicles and fleet management; |
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for undertaking LHS: leasing of motor vehicles and fleet management;

| — | for undertaking DSL: fleet management. |
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for undertaking DSL: fleet management.

| 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4585 — BMW INTEC/DEKRA Südleasing SERVICES, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4585 — BMW INTEC/DEKRA Südleasing SERVICES, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 24.2.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 41/22 |
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24.2.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 41/22

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4571 — Swiss Life/CapitalLeben)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 41/16)

| 1. | On 16 February 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Swiss Life Holding AG (‘SwissLife’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking CapitalLeben Versicherung AG (‘CapitalLeben’, Liechtenstein) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 16 February 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Swiss Life Holding AG (‘SwissLife’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking CapitalLeben Versicherung AG (‘CapitalLeben’, Liechtenstein) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking SwissLife: life insurance; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking SwissLife: life insurance;

| — | for undertaking CapitalLeben: life insurance. |
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for undertaking CapitalLeben: life insurance.

| 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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4571 — Swiss Life/CapitalLeben, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4571 — Swiss Life/CapitalLeben, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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