# Official Journal C 99/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5119 April 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 99

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5119 April 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 099/01 | 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 |
| 2008/C 099/02 | Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.4874 — Itema/BarcoVision) (
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  ) | 2 |

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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 099/01

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

1

1

2008/C 099/02

Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.4874 — Itema/BarcoVision) (
  1
  )

1

2

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 099/03 | Euro exchange rates | 3 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 099/04 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 4 |
| 2008/C 099/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 9 |
| 2008/C 099/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 16 |
| 2008/C 099/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 22 |
| 2008/C 099/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 29 |
| 2008/C 099/09 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises | 38 |
| 2008/C 099/10 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products | 40 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 099/03

Euro exchange rates

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 099/04

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 099/05

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 099/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 099/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 099/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2008/C 099/09

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

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2008/C 099/10

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 099/11 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 45 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 099/12 | Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5004 — GALP Energia España/Agip España) (
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  ) | 46 |
| 2008/C 099/13 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 47 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2008/C 099/11

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

45

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 099/12

Withdrawal of notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5004 — GALP Energia España/Agip España) (
  1
  )

1

46

2008/C 099/13

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

47

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/1 |
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19.4.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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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)

(2008/C 99/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 11.3.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 596a/07 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Réduction de l'impôt de solidarité sur la fortune en faveur de l'investissement dans les petites et moyennes entreprises |
| Legal basis | Loi no 2007-1223 du 21 août 2007 en faveur du travail, de l'emploi et du pouvoir d'achat; Article 885-0 V bis du Code général des impôts |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 445 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de l'emploi |
| 139, rue de Bercy |
| F-75012 Paris |

Date of adoption of the decision

11.3.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 596a/07

Member State

France

Region

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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Réduction de l'impôt de solidarité sur la fortune en faveur de l'investissement dans les petites et moyennes entreprises

Legal basis

Loi no 2007-1223 du 21 août 2007 en faveur du travail, de l'emploi et du pouvoir d'achat; Article 885-0 V bis du Code général des impôts

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital, Small and medium-sized enterprises

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 445 million

Intensity

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Duration

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de l'emploi

139, rue de Bercy

F-75012 Paris

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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Official Journal of the European Union

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Initiation of proceedings

(Case COMP/M.4874 — Itema/BarcoVision)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 99/02)

(Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004)

On 15 April 2008, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

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

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4874 — Itema/BarcoVision, to the following address:

| Commission of the European Communities |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70 |
| B-1000 Brussels |

Commission of the European Communities

Competition DG

Merger Registry

Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70

B-1000 Brussels

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/3 |
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Euro exchange rates (1)

18 April 2008

(2008/C 99/03)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,5780 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 163,99 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4611 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,79070 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3940 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6138 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 119,39 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9510 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,120 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 253,16 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6973 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,4190 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5708 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 32,431 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,0810 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6882 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5957 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,2984 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9972 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1390 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 577,61 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,2462 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 11,0357 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2558 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 493,93 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9581 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 66,158 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 37,0710 |
| THB | Thai baht | 49,616 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6116 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,4814 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5780

JPY

Japanese yen

163,99

DKK

Danish krone

7,4611

GBP

Pound sterling

0,79070

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3940

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6138

ISK

Iceland króna

119,39

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9510

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,120

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

253,16

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6973

PLN

Polish zloty

3,4190

RON

Romanian leu

3,5708

SKK

Slovak koruna

32,431

TRY

Turkish lira

2,0810

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6882

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5957

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,2984

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9972

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1390

KRW

South Korean won

1 577,61

ZAR

South African rand

12,2462

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

11,0357

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2558

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 493,93

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9581

PHP

Philippine peso

66,158

RUB

Russian rouble

37,0710

THB

Thai baht

49,616

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6116

MXN

Mexican peso

16,4814

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/4 |
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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 99/04)

Aid No: XA 256/07

Member State: Slovak Republic

Region: —

Title of aid scheme: Schéma štátnej pomoci na kontrolu úžitkovosti, testovanie a odhad plemennej hodnoty zvierat

Legal basis: The legal bases for the granting of aid are:

§ 5 nariadenia vlády SR č. 369/2007 Z. z. z 8. augusta 2007 o niektorých podporných opatreniach v pôdohospodárstve,

zákon č. 231/1999 Z. z. o štátnej pomoci v znení neskorších predpisov,

Article 16(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for 2007 is SKK 2,5 million.

The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for each year from 2008 onwards is SKK 70 million.

The total budget anticipated for the monitoring of livestock productivity and for the testing and assessment of the breeding value of livestock during the period 2008-2013 is SKK 420 million

Maximum aid intensity: Aid may be granted to livestock farmers at a rate of up to 70 % of the value of subsidised services for tests to determine the genetic quality or productivity of livestock, with the exception of checks undertaken by the owner of the livestock and routine checks on milk quality

Date of implementation: September 2007

Duration of scheme: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the livestock-farming sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: primary production of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority: Granting authority:

Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva SR

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tel. (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/index.php?navID=153&id=411

Scheme administrator:

Pôdohospodárska platobná agentúra (ďalej len „platobná agentúra“)

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tel.: (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/apa/index.php?p=DP_metpok

Further information: State aid is granted in the form of subsidised services, via an accredited breeders' organisation or a recognised stock-farming organisation.

Grants are applied for by accredited breeders' organisations or recognised stock-farming organisations. Aid may be granted only to small and medium-sized enterprises, pursuant to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Applications for grants are to be submitted, in response to an invitation issued by the paying agency, to the relevant regional office of the paying agency by 31 January of the calendar year concerned. In 2007, applications are to be submitted by 30 September.

On the basis of the applications received, the paying agency adds together all the eligible grant applications received in the relevant calendar year. If the total for such applications exceeds the amount of funding available in the budget, the paying agency sets a conversion coefficient by means of which the grant entitlement is re-calculated for each applicant.

Grants will be made on the basis of a grant-award contract concluded between the paying agency and the applicant. The accredited breeders' organisation or recognised stock-farming organisation takes the grant received into account when providing the service, up to 70 % of the value of the service, but not exceeding the amount of the grant.

Approved: Ľubomír Miček, Ph.D., Director-General, Rural Development Division, Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic

Aid No: XA 257/07

Member State: Slovak Republic

Region: —

Title of aid scheme: Schéma štátnej pomoci na odstraňovanie a likvidáciu živočíšnych vedľajších produktov

Legal basis: The legal bases for the granting of aid are:

§ 6 nariadenia vlády SR č. 369/2007 Z. z. z 8. augusta 2007 o niektorých podporných opatreniach v pôdohospodárstve,

zákon č. 231/1999 Z. z. o štátnej pomoci v znení neskorších predpisov,

Article 16(1)(d), (2) and (3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for 2007 is SKK 20 million.

The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for each year from 2008 onwards is SKK 80 million.

The total budget anticipated for the removal and disposal of category 2 animal by-products (carcasses) during the period 2008-2013 is SKK 480 million

Maximum aid intensity: Aid may be granted to livestock farmers up to:

Date of implementation: September 2007

Duration of scheme: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the livestock-farming sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: primary production of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority: Granting authority:

Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva SR

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tel. (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/index.php?navID=153&id=413

Scheme administrator:

Pôdohospodárska platobná agentúra (ďalej len „platobná agentúra“)

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tel. (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/apa/index.php?p=DP_metpok

Other information: State aid is granted in the form of subsidised services, via an enterprise authorised to handle, process or market animal by-products.

Applications for grants are to be submitted, in response to an invitation issued by the paying agency, by 31 January of the relevant calendar year, to the paying agency's head office. In 2007, applications are to be submitted by 30 September.

On the basis of the applications received, the paying agency adds together all the eligible grant applications received in the relevant calendar year. If the total for such applications exceeds the amount of funding available in the budget, the paying agency sets a conversion coefficient by means of which the grant entitlement is re-calculated for each applicant.

Grants will be made on the basis of a grant-award contract concluded between the paying agency and the applicant. The enterprise takes the grant received into account when billing the service provided, i.e. the removal of category 2 animal by-products — carcasses, to livestock farmers, up to 100 % of the value of the service, but not exceeding the amount of the grant. Aid may be granted only to small and medium-sized enterprises, pursuant to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises.

The enterprise provides the aid in the course of the relevant calendar year in the form of a discount on the services invoiced.

Approved: Ľubomír Miček, Ph.D., Director-General, Rural Development Division, Slovak Republic Ministry of Agriculture

Aid No: XA 258/07

Member State: Slovak Republic

Region: —

Title of aid scheme: Schéma štátnej pomoci na platby poistného v poľnohospodárstve

Legal basis: The legal bases for the granting of aid are:

§ 16 nariadenia vlády SR č. 369/2007 Z. z. o niektorých podporných opatreniach v pôdohospodárstve,

zákon č. 231/1999 Z. z. o štátnej pomoci v znení neskorších predpisov,

Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for 2007 is SKK 30 million.

The anticipated volume of funding under the scheme for each year from 2008 onwards is SKK 100 million.

The total budget anticipated to cover annual insurance premiums during the period 2008-2013 is SKK 600 million

Maximum aid intensity: The maximum gross intensity of aid which may be granted to livestock farmers is:

Date of implementation: September 2007

Duration of scheme: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to reduce the risks incurred by small and medium-sized enterprises active in the primary production of agricultural products as a result of natural disasters, adverse climatic events, harmful organisms or agents or animal diseases listed in Annexes 1 and 3-5 to Act No 39/2007 Coll., by covering the annual insurance premiums

Economic sector(s) concerned: Primary production of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority: Granting authority:

Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva SR

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tél. (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/index.php?navID=153&id=412

Scheme administrator:

Pôdohospodárska platobná agentúra (ďalej len „platobná agentúra“)

Dobrovičova ul. č. 12

SK-812 66 Bratislava

Tel. (421) 259 26 61 11

Website: http://www.land.gov.sk/apa/index.php?p=DP_metpok

Other information: Aid may be granted only to small and medium-sized enterprises, pursuant to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises. Aid will be granted on a one-off basis at the specified gross intensity.

Approved: Ľubomír Miček, Ph.D., Director-General, Rural Development Division, Slovak Republic Ministry of Agriculture

Aid No: XA 339/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Urban Municipality of Koper

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Mestni občini Koper 2007-2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v Mestni občini Koper (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 169 004 |
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2007: EUR 169 004

| | 2008: EUR 172 000 |
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2008: EUR 172 000

| | 2009: EUR 175 000 |
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2009: EUR 175 000

| | 2010: EUR 178 000 |
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2010: EUR 178 000

| | 2011: EUR 183 000 |
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2011: EUR 183 000

| | 2012: EUR 186 000 |
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2012: EUR 186 000

| | 2013: EUR 190 000 |
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2013: EUR 190 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Aid for conserving traditional buildings:

| — | for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
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for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

| — | for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidized services for education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and for disseminating scientific knowledge |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidized services for education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and for disseminating scientific knowledge

Date of implementation: August 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the [urban] municipality of Koper includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4 of the Commission Regulation: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5 of the Commission Regulation: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12 Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Mestna občina Koper |
| --- |
| Verdijeva 10 |
| SLO-6000 Koper |

Mestna občina Koper

Verdijeva 10

SLO-6000 Koper

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200770&dhid=91144

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Timotej PIRJEVEC

Head of Social Affairs and Development Department

Aid No: XA 348/07

Member State: Hungary

Region: Entire country

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Állami program keretében egyes állatbetegségek megelőzéséhez, illetve leküzdéséhez kapcsolódóan igénybe vehető nemzeti támogatások

Legal basis: A földművelésügyi és vidékfejlesztési miniszter .../2007. ( ) FVM rendelete az egyes állatbetegségek megelőzésével, illetve leküzdésével kapcsolatos támogatások igénylésének és kifizetésének rendjéről

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Total annual aid: HUF 5 billion

Maximum aid intensity: The amount of the aid may not exceed the maximum eligible costs, excluding VAT, stated in the invoice. The decree lays down maximum eligible costs for each animal disease

Date of implementation: December 2007. After the Commission has adopted its position

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: Close monitoring or eradication in livestock of the animal diseases specified in the Annex to the decree, and prevention of the listed zoonoses.

With reference to the aid provided in respect of monitoring animal diseases and prevention and elimination of infections, we apply the provisions in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. In the case of TSE tests, we apply the provisions relating to Article 16(1)(g).

Aid may be claimed for the costs of animal health services, supported by invoices, relating to examinations concerning animal diseases, controls, implementation of monitoring programmes, medical treatments or immunisations

Sector(s) concerned: The decree specifies, for each animal disease, the range of species eligible for aid

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Földművelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium |
| --- |
| H-Kossuth tér 11. |
| Budapest |

Földművelésügyi és Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium

H-Kossuth tér 11.

Budapest

Website: http://www.fvm.hu/main.php?folderID=851

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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/9

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 99/05)

Aid No: XA 351/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Ivančna Gorica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Sofinanciranje programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica

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

| | 2007: EUR 172 760 |
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2007: EUR 172 760

| | 2008: EUR 176 000 |
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2008: EUR 176 000

| | 2009: EUR 178 000 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 178 000

| | 2010: EUR 182 000 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 182 000

| | 2011: EUR 186 000 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 186 000

| | 2012: EUR 192 000 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 192 000

| | 2013: EUR 198 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 198 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less favoured areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is granted for investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment for agricultural production, and for investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | for investments in non-productive features, up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred, |
| --- | --- |

—

for investments in non-productive features, up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred,

| — | for investments in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % or — in less favoured areas — 75 % of the actual costs incurred, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

for investments in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % or — in less favoured areas — 75 % of the actual costs incurred, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred if the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred if the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute in less favoured areas at least 50 % and in other areas at least 60 % of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %, |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute in less favoured areas at least 50 % and in other areas at least 60 % of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 % or — in less favoured areas — 50 % of the expenses relating to the increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %. |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 % or — in less favoured areas — 50 % of the expenses relating to the increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of cofinancing by the municipality is the difference between the level of cofinancing of insurance premiums from the national budget and a sum of up to 50 % of eligible insurance premium costs for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the level of cofinancing by the municipality is the difference between the level of cofinancing of insurance premiums from the national budget and a sum of up to 50 % of eligible insurance premium costs for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual administrative and legal costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual administrative and legal costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | in the form of subsidised services, up to 100 % of actual costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

in the form of subsidised services, up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

7.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education, training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, websites and scientific knowledge. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs concerning education, training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, websites and scientific knowledge. The aid is granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: Support to SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Rules on the cofinancing of programmes for preserving, promoting and developing rural areas in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica (Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica) includes measures relating to State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Ivančna Gorica |
| --- |
| Sokolska 8 |
| SLO-1295 Ivančna Gorica |

Občina Ivančna Gorica

Sokolska 8

SLO-1295 Ivančna Gorica

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200774&dhid=91290

Other information: Aid for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storms and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning measures to be taken by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

The Mayor

Jernej LAMPRET

Aid No: XA 353/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Občina Ribnica na Pohorju

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Dodeljevanje državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Ribnica na Pohorju

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Ribnica na Pohorju za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 3 100,00 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 3 100,00

| | 2008: EUR 10 000,00 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 10 000,00

| | 2009: EUR 10 210,00 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 10 210,00

| | 2010: EUR 10 424,41 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 10 424,41

| | 2011: EUR 10 643,33 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 10 643,33

| | 2012: EUR 10 866,84 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 10 866,84

| | 2013: EUR 11 095,05 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 11 095,05

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where a relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where a relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs, |
| --- | --- |

—

where relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs,

| — | where relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs. |
| --- | --- |

—

where relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Ribnica na Pohorju |
| --- |
| Ribnica na Pohorju 1 |
| SLO-2364 Ribnica na Pohorju |

Občina Ribnica na Pohorju

Ribnica na Pohorju 1

SLO-2364 Ribnica na Pohorju

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422

Št. predpisa: 477, stran 929

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Marija SGERM

Mayor of the municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju

Aid No: XA 354/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Muta

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Muta za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Muta za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 19 110,50 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 19 110,50

| | 2008: EUR 19 683,82 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 19 683,82

| | 2009: EUR 20 077,50 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 20 077,50

| | 2010: EUR 20 479,05 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 20 479,05

| | 2011: EUR 20 888,64 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 20 888,64

| | 2012: EUR 21 306,24 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 21 306,24

| | 2013: EUR 21 732,55 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 21 732,55

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is to be provided for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs in the case of productive assets on farms, provided that this does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs in the case of productive assets on farms, provided that this does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where a relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where a relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
| --- | --- |

—

where relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
| --- | --- |

—

where relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Muta for the 2007-2013 programming period includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Muta |
| --- |
| Glavni trg 17 |
| SLO-2366 Muta |

Občina Muta

Glavni trg 17

SLO-2366 Muta

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422

Številka predpisa: 465, stran 891

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Mayor

Boris KRALJ

Aid No: XA 355/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Cerknica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore za ohranjanje in spodbujanje razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Cerknica

Legal basis: Pravilnik o ohranjanju in spodbujanju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Cerknica (III. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 41 729 |
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2007: EUR 41 729

| | 2008: EUR 41 729 |
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2008: EUR 41 729

| | 2009: EUR 41 729 |
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2009: EUR 41 729

| | 2010: EUR 41 729 |
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2010: EUR 41 729

| | 2011: EUR 43 000 |
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2011: EUR 43 000

| | 2012: EUR 45 000 |
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2012: EUR 45 000

| | 2013: EUR 45 000 |
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2013: EUR 45 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is to be provided for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training and consultancy services provided by third parties and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training and consultancy services provided by third parties and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on preserving and promoting the development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Cerknica includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Cerknica |
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| Cesta 4. maja 53 |
| SLO-1380 Cerknica |

Občina Cerknica

Cesta 4. maja 53

SLO-1380 Cerknica

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200798&dhid=92213

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Mayor

Miroslav LEVAR

Aid No: XA 357/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Poljčane

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Poljčane

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Poljčane

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

| | 2007: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2007: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2008: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2008: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2009: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2009: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2010: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2010: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2011: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2011: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2012: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2012: EUR 15 100,00

| | 2013: EUR 15 100,00 |
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2013: EUR 15 100,00

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features, and up to 60 %, or 75 % in LFAs, in the case of productive assets where the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features, and up to 60 %, or 75 % in LFAs, in the case of productive assets where the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and products and to insure livestock against disease. |
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—

the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and products and to insure livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. The aid is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. The aid is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (No aid will be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: The draft Rules on granting State aid and de minimis aid and implementing other measures for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Poljčane includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Poljčane |
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| Bistriška cest 65 |
| SLO-2319 Poljčane |

Občina Poljčane

Bistriška cest 65

SLO-2319 Poljčane

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007100&dhid=92355

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Mayor

Stanislav KOVAČIČ

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| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/16 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/16

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 99/06)

Aid No: XA 225/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Rogaška Slatina

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Dodeljevanje pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Rogaška Slatina

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Rogaška Slatina

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

| | 2007: EUR 26 940 |
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2007: EUR 26 940

| | 2008: EUR 27 300 |
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2008: EUR 27 300

| | 2009: EUR 28 700 |
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2009: EUR 28 700

| | 2010: EUR 30 100 |
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2010: EUR 30 100

| | 2011: EUR 31 600 |
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2011: EUR 31 600

| | 2012: EUR 33 200 |
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2012: EUR 33 200

| | 2013: EUR 34 800 |
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2013: EUR 34 800

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of their setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of their setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of actual eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage features located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest), |
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up to 100 % of actual eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage features located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest),

| — | compensation of up to EUR 10 000 per year for work undertaken by the farmer for investment in the conservation of non-productive heritage features, |
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compensation of up to EUR 10 000 per year for work undertaken by the farmer for investment in the conservation of non-productive heritage features,

| — | up to 75 % of actual costs in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas, for investment to preserve the cultural heritage of production facilities (farm buildings) (mills, sawmills, etc.), |
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up to 75 % of actual costs in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas, for investment to preserve the cultural heritage of production facilities (farm buildings) (mills, sawmills, etc.),

| — | additional aid of up to 100 % may be granted to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid of up to 100 % may be granted to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the real eligible costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing buildings, |
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up to 100 % of the real eligible costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing buildings,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer is to contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer is to contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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—

the amount of co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs of education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the conservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Rogaška Slatina includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture: plant production and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Rogaška Slatina |
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| Izletniška ulica 2 |
| SLO-3250 Rogaška Slatina |

Občina Rogaška Slatina

Izletniška ulica 2

SLO-3250 Rogaška Slatina

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200775&dhid=91328

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Branko KIDRIČ

Mayor

Aid No: XA 358/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Gorišnica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore programom razvoja podeželja v občini Gorišnica 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju finančnih pomoči za programe razvoja podeželja in kmetijstva v občini Gorišnica (III. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 19 000 |
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2007: EUR 19 000

| | 2008: EUR 20 000 |
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2008: EUR 20 000

| | 2009: EUR 21 000 |
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2009: EUR 21 000

| | 2010: EUR 22 000 |
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2010: EUR 22 000

| | 2011: EUR 23 000 |
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2011: EUR 23 000

| | 2012: EUR 24 000 |
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2012: EUR 24 000

| | 2013: EUR 25 000 |
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2013: EUR 25 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is to be provided for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | municipal support is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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—

municipal support is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

3.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs. |
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—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs.

4.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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—

up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

5.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and catalogues, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and publications such as websites and catalogues. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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—

up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and catalogues, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and publications such as websites and catalogues. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme of individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter III of the draft Rules on granting financial aid for rural development programmes in the municipality of Gorišnica includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Gorišnica |
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| Gorišnica 83a |
| SLO-2272 Gorišnica |

Občina Gorišnica

Gorišnica 83a

SLO-2272 Gorišnica

Web address: http://ls.lex-localis.info/UradnoGlasiloObcin/VsebinaDokumenta.aspx?SectionID=38c7f951-e09d-4ef5-b691-b3b76937f5cc

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Jožef KOKOT

Mayor of the municipality of Gorišnica

Aid No: XA 359/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Gornji Grad

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Gornji Grad za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Gornji Grad za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 42 000 |
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2007: EUR 42 000

| | 2008: EUR 42 000 |
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2008: EUR 42 000

| | 2009: EUR 42 000 |
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2009: EUR 42 000

| | 2010: EUR 42 000 |
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2010: EUR 42 000

| | 2011: EUR 42 000 |
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2011: EUR 42 000

| | 2012: EUR 42 000 |
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2012: EUR 42 000

| | 2013: EUR 42 000 |
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2013: EUR 42 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs, |
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—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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—

up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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—

up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | up additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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—

up additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
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—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

4.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of expenditure on education, consultancy services and the organisation of forums for the sharing of knowledge, competitions, exhibitions and fairs. Aid is to be provided in the form of subsidies and does not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of expenditure on education, consultancy services and the organisation of forums for the sharing of knowledge, competitions, exhibitions and fairs. Aid is to be provided in the form of subsidies and does not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme of individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Gornji Grad for the programming period includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Gornji Grad |
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| Attemsov trg 3 |
| SLO-3342 Gornji Grad |

Občina Gornji Grad

Attemsov trg 3

SLO-3342 Gornji Grad

Web address: http://www.gornji-grad.si/dokumenti/pravilniki/PRAVILNIK_kmetijstvo_GG-za_objavo_v_UG_ZSO.pdf

Other information: The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Stanko OGRADI

Mayor

Aid No: XA 361/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Sardegna

Title of aid scheme: Legge regionale 11 marzo 1998, n. 8, articolo 23 (aiuti per i danni alla produzione agricola). Contributo regionale a favore dei Consorzi di difesa delle produzioni intensive per la stipula delle assicurazioni contro i danni derivanti da epizoozie e fitopatie

Legal basis: L.R. 11 marzo 1998, n. 8, articolo 23.

Deliberazione della Giunta regionale n. 25/35 del 3 luglio 2007 recante «Legge regionale 11 marzo 1998, n. 8, articolo 23 (aiuti per i danni alla produzione agricola) — Contributo regionale a favore dei Consorzi di difesa delle produzioni intensive per la stipula delle assicurazioni contro i danni derivanti da epizoozie e fitopatie»

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: The total planned expenditure for 2007 is EUR 5 000 000

Maximum aid intensity: 50 % of the actual cost of insurance premiums in respect of cover for animal and plant diseases.

100 % of the cost of insurance premiums paid by farmers in respect of the removal and destruction of fallen stock.

In both cases, the maximum contribution will include any reimbursement granted by the State for the same purposes

Date of implementation: For insurance policies signed from 2007 onwards

Duration of scheme: December 2013

Objective of aid: The aid, which consists of a contribution towards expenditure in connection with the payment of insurance premiums, is designed to encourage farmers to insure agricultural production against risks arising from animal and plant diseases. The aid is granted to associations for the protection of intensive production based in and operating in Sardinia, on the basis that they negotiate with authorised insurance companies on behalf of their farmer members to obtain more favourable terms.

The aid relating to the payment of insurance premiums for the risks of animal or plant diseases or parasite infestation will apply in accordance with Article 12(2)(b)(ii) of the Regulation.

The aid relating to the cost of insurance premiums paid by farmers for the removal and destruction of fallen stock will be granted in accordance with Article 16(1)(d) of the Regulation

Sector concerned: For animal diseases: animal production.

For plant diseases: plant production

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regione Autonoma della Sardegna — Assessorato dell'agricoltura e riforma agro-pastorale |
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| Via Pessagno, 4 |
| I-09125 Cagliari |

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna — Assessorato dell'agricoltura e riforma agro-pastorale

Via Pessagno, 4

I-09125 Cagliari

Web address:

For the text of ‘Deliberazione n. 25/35 del 3 luglio 2007’, please refer to:

http://www.regione.sardegna.it/documenti/1_72_20070703170025.pdf

For the Annex, please refer to:

http://www.regione.sardegna.it/documenti/1_72_20070710101125.pdf

Other information: The associations for the protection of intensive production are legal entities under private law, established under Article 14 et seq. of Italian Law No 364 of 25 May 1970 and which have been authorised to perform the activities referred to in the same Law. These activities include the provision of technical organisational assistance to their members, with the aim of improving and safeguarding agricultural production, active support in the form of mutual initiatives and, on behalf of their members, signing production insurance policies with authorised companies; the associations negotiate with insurance companies to obtain more favourable terms for farmers

Stefania MANCA

Production Director

Aid No: XA 362/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Savinjska regija

Municipality: Podčetrtek

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Programi razvoja podeželja v občini Podčetrtek 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči v občini Podčetrtek

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

| | 2007: EUR 20 030 |
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2007: EUR 20 030

| | 2008: EUR 20 100 |
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2008: EUR 20 100

| | 2009: EUR 20 200 |
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2009: EUR 20 200

| | 2010: EUR 20 200 |
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2010: EUR 20 200

| | 2011: EUR 20 200 |
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2011: EUR 20 200

| | 2012: EUR 20 200 |
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2012: EUR 20 200

| | 2013: EUR 20 200 |
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2013: EUR 20 200

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 40 % of eligible expenditure. |
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up to 40 % of eligible expenditure.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and the management of private farm access ways.

2.   Conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of real costs regarding investment in non-productive heritage features and regarding investment in productive assets, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity. |
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up to 60 % of real costs regarding investment in non-productive heritage features and regarding investment in productive assets, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit and animals against disease. |
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the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit and animals against disease.

4.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 50 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 50 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme of individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter III of the draft Rules on granting State aid in the municipality of Podčetrtek includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Podčetrtek |
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| Trška cesta 59 |
| SLO-3254 Podčetrtek |

Občina Podčetrtek

Trška cesta 59

SLO-3254 Podčetrtek

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200797&dhid=92169

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Peter MISJA

Mayor

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| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/22 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/22

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 99/07)

Aid No: XA 365/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Beltinci

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Beltinci 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči na področju ohranjanja in razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Beltinci

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

| | 2007: EUR 85 540 |
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2007: EUR 85 540

| | 2008: EUR 83 500 |
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2008: EUR 83 500

| | 2009: EUR 84 100 |
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2009: EUR 84 100

| | 2010: EUR 85 000 |
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2010: EUR 85 000

| | 2011: EUR 84 800 |
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2011: EUR 84 800

| | 2012: EUR 85 700 |
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2012: EUR 85 700

| | 2013: EUR 86 000 |
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2013: EUR 86 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, for investments intended to preserve the heritage features of productive assets on farms (farm buildings: granaries, drying-frames, barns, sties, hives, etc.), provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, for investments intended to preserve the heritage features of productive assets on farms (farm buildings: granaries, drying-frames, barns, sties, hives, etc.), provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest), |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest),

| — | additional aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to conserve the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to conserve the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | the aid is granted to cover up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments to producers. |
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the aid is granted to cover up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education and training, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, and publications, such as catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

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up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education and training, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, and publications, such as catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Beltinci includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Beltinci |
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| Mladinska ul. 2 |
| SLO-9231 Beltinci |

Občina Beltinci

Mladinska ul. 2

SLO-9231 Beltinci

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007101&dhid=92368

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Milan KERMAN

Mayor

Aid No: XA 366/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Jugovzhodna Slovenija

Območje občine Črnomelj

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoč za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Črnomelj

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva, gozdarstva in podeželja v občini Črnomelj za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 35 886 |
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2007: EUR 35 886

| | 2008: EUR 40 000 |
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2008: EUR 40 000

| | 2009: EUR 44 000 |
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2009: EUR 44 000

| | 2010: EUR 47 000 |
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2010: EUR 47 000

| | 2011: EUR 51 000 |
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2011: EUR 51 000

| | 2012: EUR 57 000 |
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2012: EUR 57 000

| | 2013: EUR 63 000 |
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2013: EUR 63 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in farms for primary production:

| — | less-favoured areas: up to 50 % of eligible investment costs, |
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less-favoured areas: up to 50 % of eligible investment costs,

| — | other areas for farming: up to 40 % of eligible investment costs, |
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other areas for farming: up to 40 % of eligible investment costs,

| — | where the investment concerns young farmers within five years of their establishment, the intensity of aid may be increased by 10 % (such investments must be set out in business plans as stipulated in Article 22(c) and the conditions laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 must be met). |
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where the investment concerns young farmers within five years of their establishment, the intensity of aid may be increased by 10 % (such investments must be set out in business plans as stipulated in Article 22(c) and the conditions laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 must be met).

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and in farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs as regards investment in non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs as regards investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs, provided that relocation involves only dismantling, removing and re-building existing buildings, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs, provided that relocation involves only dismantling, removing and re-building existing buildings,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least equal to 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least equal to 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs for education and training for farmers, consultancy services and to organise forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs for education and training for farmers, consultancy services and to organise forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture, forestry and rural areas in the municipality of Črnomelj for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Črnomelj |
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| SLO-8340 Črnomelj |
| E-mail: obcina.črnomelj@siol.net |

Občina Črnomelj

SLO-8340 Črnomelj

E-mail: obcina.črnomelj@siol.net

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007101&dhid=92378

Other information: The measure concerning the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Andrej FABJAN

Mayor

Aid No: XA 367/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Ajdovščina v Goriški statistični regiji

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoč za razvoj in ohranjanje kmetijstva v občini Ajdovščina II. za obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju finančnih pomoči za programe in investicije v kmetijstvu v občini Ajdovščina

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid grantedto the company:

| | 2007: EUR 37 556 |
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2007: EUR 37 556

| | 2008: EUR 47 000 |
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2008: EUR 47 000

| | 2009: EUR 50 000 |
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2009: EUR 50 000

| | 2010: EUR 55 000 |
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2010: EUR 55 000

| | 2011: EUR 55 000 |
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2011: EUR 55 000

| | 2012: EUR 60 000 |
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2012: EUR 60 000

| | 2013: EUR 65 000 |
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2013: EUR 65 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings:

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment.

Support is granted for investment in farmland, the modernisation of farm features, the purchase of equipment for primary production and the management of pastures.

2.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support does not exceed the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal support does not exceed the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

3.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs; this is provided in the form of subsidised services and does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

4.   Aid for providing technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education and training of farmers and farm workers, consultancy services, the organisation of events, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and publications, such as catalogues or websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education and training of farmers and farm workers, consultancy services, the organisation of events, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and publications, such as catalogues or websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting financial aid for programmes and investment in agriculture in the municipality of Ajdovščina includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Ajdovščina |
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| Cesta 5. maja 6/a |
| SLO-5270 Ajdovščina |

Občina Ajdovščina

Cesta 5. maja 6/a

SLO-5270 Ajdovščina

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007100&dhid=92329

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Marjan POLJŠAK

Mayor

Aid No: XA 368/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Hoče–Slivnica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja podeželja v občini Hoče–Slivnica 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov razvoja podeželja v občini Hoče–Slivnica

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

| | 2007: EUR 22 117 |
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2007: EUR 22 117

| | 2008: EUR 30 000 |
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2008: EUR 30 000

| | 2009: EUR 32 000 |
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2009: EUR 32 000

| | 2010: EUR 32 000 |
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2010: EUR 32 000

| | 2011: EUR 33 000 |
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2011: EUR 33 000

| | 2012: EUR 34 000 |
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2012: EUR 34 000

| | 2013: EUR 35 000 |
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2013: EUR 35 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in farms for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas, or 50 % in other areas, where the investment concerns young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs for investment in less-favoured areas, or 50 % in other areas, where the investment concerns young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and in farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets (farm buildings), provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs, or up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets (farm buildings), provided that it does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological or historical interest), |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological or historical interest),

| — | additional aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible administrative and legal costs, including inspection costs. |
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up to 100 % of eligible administrative and legal costs, including inspection costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % of costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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aid is granted at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid and de minimis aid and on implementing other rural development measures in the municipality of Hoče-Slivnica includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Hoče–Slivnica |
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| Pohorska cesta 15 |
| SLO-2311 Hoče |

Občina Hoče–Slivnica

Pohorska cesta 15

SLO-2311 Hoče

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=425

Št. predpisa: 541, št. strani: 1041

Other information: The measure concerning the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Stanko RAFOLT

Head of the Municipal Authority

Aid No: XA 369/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Žetale

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Dodeljevanje državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Žetale

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Žetale

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

| | 2007: EUR 13 500 |
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2007: EUR 13 500

| | 2008: EUR 13 900 |
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2008: EUR 13 900

| | 2009: EUR 14 300 |
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2009: EUR 14 300

| | 2010: EUR 14 700 |
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2010: EUR 14 700

| | 2011: EUR 15 100 |
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2011: EUR 15 100

| | 2012: EUR 15 500 |
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2012: EUR 15 500

| | 2013: EUR 15 900 |
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2013: EUR 15 900

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is investment to modernise agricultural holdings (to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production) and to manage pastures and farmland.

2.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

3.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

4.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for education and training, replacement services, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for education and training, replacement services, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: The Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Žetale include measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Žetale |
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| Žetale 4 |
| SLO-2287 Žetale |

Občina Žetale

Žetale 4

SLO-2287 Žetale

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200783&dhid=91548

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hailstorm, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Anton BUTOLEN

Mayor of Žetale

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| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/29 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/29

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 99/08)

Aid No: XA 370/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Apače

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpora programom razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Apače 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Apače za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 28 000 |
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2007: EUR 28 000

| | 2008: EUR 28 000 |
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2008: EUR 28 000

| | 2009: EUR 28 000 |
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2009: EUR 28 000

| | 2010: EUR 28 000 |
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2010: EUR 28 000

| | 2011: EUR 28 000 |
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2011: EUR 28 000

| | 2012: EUR 28 000 |
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2012: EUR 28 000

| | 2013: EUR 28 000 |
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2013: EUR 28 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in farms for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and in farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs as regards investment in non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs as regards investment in non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
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up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, as regards investment in productive assets on farms, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of the eligible costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and replacement services, |
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up to 100 % of the eligible costs concerning the education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and replacement services,

| — | the aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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the aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture, forestry and rural areas in the municipality of Apače for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Apače |
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| Apače 42b |
| SLO-9253 Apače |

Občina Apače

Apače 42b

SLO-9253 Apače

Internet address: http://www.obcina-apace.si/images/stories/pdf/pravilnik_kmetijstvo.pdf

Other information: The measure concerning the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Darko ANŽELJ

Mayor of the Municipality of Apače

Aid No: XA 371/07

Member State: Netherlands

Region: Overijssel, Gelderland, Utrecht, Noord-Brabant

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Verplaatsingsregelingen grondgebonden agrarische bedrijven Overijssel, Gelderland, Utrecht, Noord-Brabant.

See legal basis for exact titles of the schemes

Legal basis:

| — | Wet inrichting landelijk gebied |
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Wet inrichting landelijk gebied

| — | Provinciewet |
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Provinciewet

| — | De volgende provinciale regelingen:







  Overijssel | : | Uitvoeringsbesluit Subsidies Overijssel 2007, paragraaf 8.6 Stimulering verplaatsing voor realisatie provinciale doelen natuur, recreatie of landschap en de verbetering van de ruimtelijke structuur van de landbouw. |
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| Gelderland | : | Subsidieregeling vitaal Gelderland 2007; Provinciaal Meerjarenprogramma 2007-2013 Gelderland, deel 3 het subsidiekader, artikel 2.1.2 Verplaatsing grondgebonden landbouw- en glastuinbouwbedrijven in algemeen belang. |
| Utrecht | : | Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied provincie Utrecht 2006/Subsidiekader ILG/AVP. |
| Noord-Brabant | : | Subsidieregeling verplaatsing grondgebonden agrarische bedrijven |

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De volgende provinciale regelingen:

Overijssel

:

Uitvoeringsbesluit Subsidies Overijssel 2007, paragraaf 8.6 Stimulering verplaatsing voor realisatie provinciale doelen natuur, recreatie of landschap en de verbetering van de ruimtelijke structuur van de landbouw.

Gelderland

:

Subsidieregeling vitaal Gelderland 2007; Provinciaal Meerjarenprogramma 2007-2013 Gelderland, deel 3 het subsidiekader, artikel 2.1.2 Verplaatsing grondgebonden landbouw- en glastuinbouwbedrijven in algemeen belang.

Utrecht

:

Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied provincie Utrecht 2006/Subsidiekader ILG/AVP.

Noord-Brabant

:

Subsidieregeling verplaatsing grondgebonden agrarische bedrijven

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The table below shows planned annual expenditure by province.

Maximum aid intensity: Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 as regards land-dependent agricultural undertakings (arable farming, open-air and glasshouse horticulture, arboriculture, cattle farming, and chicken and poultry farming, where the farms' yield depends predominantly on the production potential of undeveloped land in their immediate vicinity).

A condition for granting a subsidy is that the entire holding being left (premises, buildings and land belonging to the farm) should become available for the purposes of achieving public objectives (reducing environmental impact, nature conservation, spatial structure improvements). Compensation is based on the representative market value

Date of implementation: Implementation will start after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, as set out in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective: Relocation in the public interest of farm buildings belonging to land-dependent agricultural undertakings with good future prospects (arable farming, open-air and glasshouse horticulture, arboriculture, cattle farming, and chicken and poultry farming, where the farms' yield depends predominantly on the production potential of undeveloped land in their immediate vicinity), where the farmland is needed in order to achieve public objectives as regards:

Natura 2000 sites, other parts of the protected areas network and strong corridor links,

changes to water management arrangements, including those resulting from transposition of the Water Framework Directive (WFD),

improving farm structure through the reparcelling of plots.

Agricultural undertakings sell their premises and all related farmland at the ‘old’ location to the Land Management Service (Bureau Beheer Landbouwgronden — BBL) or to a regional authority for the price they would fetch on the open market (representative market value) and buy new premises and farmland to continue farming operations elsewhere. Eligible costs are as follows:

| — | legal fees, |
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legal fees,

| — | land registry fees, |
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land registry fees,

| — | costs of specialist services (advice from estate agents, accountants, architects, etc.) for the purposes of relocation only, |
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costs of specialist services (advice from estate agents, accountants, architects, etc.) for the purposes of relocation only,

| — | removal expenses. |
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removal expenses.

| (a) | the representative market value of the ‘new’ farm premises and buildings; and |
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(a)

the representative market value of the ‘new’ farm premises and buildings; and

| (b) | any investments for setting up, modernising, replacing and/or extending the ‘new’ farm buildings |
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(b)

any investments for setting up, modernising, replacing and/or extending the ‘new’ farm buildings

Sector(s) concerned: All small and medium-sized primary agricultural holdings that produce products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Overijssel | : | Postbus 10078 |
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| 8000 GB Zwolle |
| Nederland |

Overijssel

:

Postbus 10078

8000 GB Zwolle

Nederland

Gelderland

:

| Postbus 9090 |
| --- |
| 6800 GX Arnhem |
| Nederland |

Postbus 9090

6800 GX Arnhem

Nederland

Utrecht

:

| Pythagoraslaan 101 |
| --- |
| Postbus 80300 |
| 3508 TH Utrecht |
| Nederland |

Pythagoraslaan 101

Postbus 80300

3508 TH Utrecht

Nederland

Noord-Brabant

:

| Postbus 90151 |
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| 5200 MC Den Bosch |
| Nederland |

Postbus 90151

5200 MC Den Bosch

Nederland

Website: Noord-Brabant:

http://brabant.regelingenbank.eu/regeling/324-subsidieregeling-verplaatsing-grondgebonden-agrarische-bedrijven-noord-brabant/

Gelderland:

For ‘Artikel 2.1.2’:

http://www.gelderland.nl/Docs/Landelijk_gebied/deel_3_PMJP_subsidiekader%202e%20herziening%20versie%20tbv%20publicatie.doc

For ‘Subsidieregeling vitaal Gelderland’:

http://www.gelderland.nl/Docs/Landelijk_gebied/ILG/Subsidieregeling%20vitaal%20Gelderland%202007%20vastgesteld%206-12-2006.pdf

Overijssel:

http://provincie.overijssel.nl/contents/pages/11034/uitvoeringsbesluitsubsidiesoverijssel2007-9.pdf

See Chapter 8, paragraph 8.6.

Utrecht:

http://www.provincie-utrecht.nl/prvutr/internet/landelijk.nsf/all/AVP-documenten?opendocument

Documentation: ‘nieuwe subsidieverordening en nieuw subsidiekader’, paragraph 3.1.4

Other information: Sheets 125 and 216 of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme refer to the possibility of subsidising the relocation of businesses. The current measure, based on the exemption Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006), provides scope for subsidising relocations in the public interest that goes beyond the possibilities mentioned in the sheet as regards reducing ammonia emissions and deposits and restoring irrigation systems. The policy objectives are set out in the Living Countryside Agenda and the multiannual programmes of the respective provinces.

Subsidies may not be granted under the relocation scheme for land-dependent agricultural undertakings if they are being granted for (part of) the same undertaking under the relocation scheme for intensive agricultural undertakings (XA 62/05), and vice versa

Aid No: XA 372/07

Member State: Netherlands

Region: Fryslân

Title of the aid scheme: Subsidie dakbedekking van boerderijen

Legal basis: Algemene wet bestuursrecht, Hoofdstuk 4; Kadersubsidieverordening Inrichting Landelijk Gebied provincie Fryslân 2007.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme:

| | 2007: EUR 500 000 |
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2007: EUR 500 000

| | 2008: EUR 1 500 000 |
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2008: EUR 1 500 000

| | 2009-2013: EUR 170 000 |
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2009-2013: EUR 170 000

Maximum aid intensity: Up to 35 % of the costs eligible for aid, with an upper limit of EUR 15 000

Date of implementation:

Duration of the scheme: 2007-2013

Objective of the aid: To preserve the basic historical design and traditional roofing of farmhouses built before 1940 and not classified as national monuments.

Article 5 of the Regulation on the conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings applies

Sector(s) concerned: Enterprises active in the production of agricultural products from either livestock or arable farming

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Gedeputeerde Staten van Fryslân |
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| Postbus 20120 |
| 8900 HM Leeuwarden |
| Nederland |

Gedeputeerde Staten van Fryslân

Postbus 20120

8900 HM Leeuwarden

Nederland

Website: http://www.fryslan.nl/sjablonen/1/infotype/loket/product/view.asp?objectID=20606

Download ‘informatie dakbedekking boerderijen.doc’

Further information: Consult the above website for information on the aid scheme

Aid No: XA 375/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: območje Občine Trzin

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Trzin za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Trzin za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 584 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 584

| | 2008: EUR 1 899 |
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2008: EUR 1 899

| | 2009: EUR 1 965 |
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2009: EUR 1 965

| | 2010: EUR 3 296 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 3 296

| | 2011: EUR 800 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 800

| | 2012: EUR 2 900 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 2 900

| | 2013: EUR 2 900 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 2 900

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in farms for primary production:

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment.

The purpose of the aid is to invest in new farm buildings and alterations to existing buildings, to purchase equipment and machinery to be used for agricultural production, to invest in the purchase and erection of greenhouses and anti-hail nets, and the planting of permanent orchards.

2.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

3.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: December 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Trzin for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Trzin |
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| Mengeška c. 22 |
| SLO-1236 Trzin |

Občina Trzin

Mengeška c. 22

SLO-1236 Trzin

Internet address: http://www.trzin.si/datoteke/predpisi/pravilnik_kmet_TRZIN_popravljen-27-08-2007.doc

Other information: The measure concerning the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Tone PERŠAK

Mayor of the Municipality of Trzin

Aid No: XA 401/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Velike Lašče

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Programi razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Velike Lašče 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Velike Lašče (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 31 000 |
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2007: EUR 31 000

| | 2008: EUR 32 000 |
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2008: EUR 32 000

| | 2009: EUR 32 000 |
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2009: EUR 32 000

| | 2010: EUR 35 000 |
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2010: EUR 35 000

| | 2011: EUR 35 000 |
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2011: EUR 35 000

| | 2012: EUR 37 000 |
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2012: EUR 37 000

| | 2013: EUR 37 000 |
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2013: EUR 37 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas. |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas.

The support is to be granted for the modernization of agricultural holdings, the purchase of equipment and the management of pastures for primary agricultural production.

2.   Aid for conserving traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs for non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs for non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in other areas, and up to 75 % in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in other areas, and up to 75 % in less-favoured areas,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of eligible costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred or of activities, insofar as they relate to improving the quality of agricultural products. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred or of activities, insofar as they relate to improving the quality of agricultural products. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning farmers' education and training, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the replacement of a farmer and a farmer's partner during illness and leave. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning farmers' education and training, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the replacement of a farmer and a farmer's partner during illness and leave. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture, forestry and rural areas in the municipality of Velike Lašče includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Velike Lašče |
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| Levstikov trg 1 |
| SLO-1315 Velike Lašče |

Občina Velike Lašče

Levstikov trg 1

SLO-1315 Velike Lašče

Internet address: http://www.velike-lasce.si/data/datoteke/vlsi/barbarap/akti/september_2007/pravilniki/pravilnik-pomoc_za_ohranjanje_kmet_podezelja.pdf

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Anton ZAKRAJŠEK

Mayor

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(1)  It is not known as yet whether there will be expenditure for the year in question and, if so, how much. Any expenditure for the year will be deducted from the amounts planned for subsequent years (the total amount will remain the same).

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/38

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2008/C 99/09)

Aid No: XA 7058/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Piemonte

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: d.g.r. n. 36-6961 del 24 settembre 2007«Legge regionale 20 novembre 2002, n. 29 (Istituto per il marketing dei prodotti agroalimentari del Piemonte), art. 3, comma 2. Procedure, criteri e condizioni per l'erogazione di contributi in conto capitale»

Legal basis: Legge regionale 29/2002

d.g.r. n. 36-6961 del 24 settembre 2007

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of aid granted to the company: Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: EUR 0,40 million.

Overall amount of individual grants: EUR 2,40 million

Maximum intensity of the aid: Maximum intensity of the aid:

50 % for market research, product development and establishment of production standards (see point 1.2.1.A of the Annex to Decree of the Regional Executive No 36-6961 (d.g.r. n. 36-6961 del 24.9.2007 punto 1.2.1.A)),

50 % for technical expertise for trade agreements and partnerships (see point 1.2.1.B of the Annex to Decree of the Regional Executive No 36-6961 (d.g.r. n. 36-6961 del 24.9.2007 punto 1.2.1.B)),

50 % for promotional measures, participation in fairs and similar events (see point 1.2.1.D of the Annex to Decree of the Regional Executive No 36-6961 (d.g.r. n. 36-6961 del 24.9.2007 punto 1.2.1.D))

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: Aid to promote the development of quality agricultural products and to promote trade agreements and partnerships.

In the case of aid granted to SMEs for services provided by outside consultants, the gross aid shall not exceed 50 % of the costs of such services. The services concerned shall not be a continuous or periodic activity nor relate to the enterprise's day-to-day operating expenditure, such as ordinary tax advice, regular legal advice, or advertising.

Aid for participation in promotional initiatives (fairs and similar events).

In the case of aid granted to SMEs for participation in fairs and exhibitions, the gross aid shall not exceed 50 % of the additional costs incurred for renting, setting up and running the stand. This exemption shall only apply to the first participation of an enterprise in a particular fair or exhibition

Economic sector(s) concerned: Processing and marketing of agricultural products (within the meaning of Article 2(k) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006)

Name and address of the authority granting the aid:

| Regione Piemonte Direzione Agricoltura |
| --- |
| Corso Stati Uniti, 21 |
| I-10129 Torino |

Regione Piemonte Direzione Agricoltura

Corso Stati Uniti, 21

I-10129 Torino

Website: The direct link to the complete text of the aid scheme is the following:

http://www.regione.piemonte.it/governo/bollettino/abbonati/2007/39/suppo2/00000001.htm

Other information: The planned duration of the aid scheme is up to 2013, i.e. until the expiry of the Community guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sector 2007 to 2013 (OJ C 319, 27.12.2006, p. 1) and the exemption Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. The annual expenditure of EUR 400 000 is provided for in the multiannual budget of the Region of Piedmont, as approved by Regional Law No 10 of 23 April 2007 for 2007, 2008 and 2009. Subsequent regional legislative acts of an accounting and financial nature shall set out, every year, the financial allocation of the aid scheme from 2010 to 2013

Aid No: XA 7059/07

Member State: Italy

Region: Provincia autonoma di Bolzano

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Criteri e modalità relativi agli aiuti a favore delle imprese di trasformazione e di commercializzazione dei prodotti agricoli

Legal basis: Articolo 4, comma 1, lettere b) e p), della legge provinciale 14 dicembre 1998, n. 11, e successive modifiche

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 6 million

Maximum aid intensity: 40 % for investments in tangible assets.

50 % for consultancy and expertise services and other services and activities

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: Aid for investment and consultancy

Economic sector(s) concerned: Processing and marketing of agricultural products

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ripartizione provinciale agricoltura |
| --- |
| Via Brennero, 6 |
| I-39100 Bolzano |

Ripartizione provinciale agricoltura

Via Brennero, 6

I-39100 Bolzano

Other information: This aid scheme is published on the following website:

http://www.provincia.bz.it/agricoltura/form/form_getreso.asp?FRES_ID=34102

Deputy Head of Division

Helmuth SCARTEZZINI

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/40

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(2008/C 99/10)

Aid No: XA 397/07

Member State: Republic of Cyprus

Region: Not applicable

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Αποζημιώσεις/Ενίσχυση Κτηνοτρόφων λόγω Αφθώδους Πυρετού

Legal basis: Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με ημερομηνία 7.11.2007

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: CYP 12 000 000 for compensatory payments to livestock farmers

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of implementation: November 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2008

Objective of aid: Granting of compensation to farmers affected in order to offset the loss of both livestock and revenue in the immediate period following the animals' slaughter, so as to provide appropriate incentives to farmers to continue their activity (Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006)

Sector(s) concerned: Livestock farming — sheep-and-goat, cow and pig farming

Name and address of the granting authority: Τμήμα Γεωργίας, Υπουργείου Γεωργίας, Φυσικών Πόρων και Περιβάλλοντος, Λεωφόρος Λουκή Ακρίτα, CY-1412 Λευκωσία

Internet address: www.moa.gov.cy/da

Other information: Christodoulos FOTIOU

Χριστόδουλος Φωτίου

Αν. Διευθυντής Τμήματος Γεωργίας

Υπουργείο Γεωργίας, Φυσικών Πόρων και Περιβάλλοντος

Aid No: XA 398/07

Member State: Republic of Cyprus

Region: Not applicable

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Αποζημιώσεις/ενίσχυση κτηνοτρόφων για την απώλεια εισοδήματος που προκύπτει από τους κτηνιατρικούς περιορισμούς που έχουν τεθεί λόγω αφθώδους πυρετού

Legal basis: Απόφαση Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου με ημερομηνία 5.12.2007

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The annual budget for 2007 was CYP 1 200 000 and that for 2008 is CYP 1 800 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 %, subject to a maximum of CYP 70 000 per pig farmer and CYP 10 000 per owner of flock- and cow-farming units

Date of implementation: December 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: The objectives of the notified Measure are to grant compensation for loss of income to pig, sheep-and-goat and cow farmers who have been affected by restrictive measures taken by the public authorities to deal with the situation following detection by the Community Laboratory of cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus (1). To be specific, the measures that have been taken do not allow, inter alia, the export of pigs, pig meat, pig sperm and other types of meat. The outcome is that the weight of the animals and, in particular, their density increase, which is prejudicial to their welfare. In order to improve their welfare, a number of the animals need to be removed immediately and aid has to be granted to livestock farmers in respect of the resultant income losses. Aid is also granted under the Measure for loss of income resulting from the fact that the animals' heads, liver and sperm are not marketed. Lastly, in the case of sheep-and-goat farmers, the Measure provides for compensation for loss of income due to the additional feeding costs incurred as a result of the obligation not to allow the animals to graze freely within the 10-kilometre surveillance zone.

The Measure is based on Article 10 of Regulation No 1857/2006, which provides that aid of 100 % may be granted in respect of income losses incurred as a result of livestock-quarantine obligations

Sector(s) concerned: Livestock production (pig, sheep-and-goat and cow farming)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Yπουργείο Γεωργίας, Φυσικών Πόρων και Περιβάλλοντος |
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| Λεωφόρος Λουκή Ακρίτα |
| CY-1412 Λευκωσία |

Yπουργείο Γεωργίας, Φυσικών Πόρων και Περιβάλλοντος

Λεωφόρος Λουκή Ακρίτα

CY-1412 Λευκωσία

Internet address: www.moa.gov.cy/da

Other information: Panikos POUROS

Γενικός Διευθυντής

Υπουργείου Γεωργίας, Φυσικών Πόρων και Περιβάλλοντος

14 Δεκεμβρίου 2007.

Aid No: XA 402/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah, Podravska regija

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Programi razvoja podeželja v občini Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za programe kmetijstva v občini Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 25 000 |
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2007: EUR 25 000

| | 2008: EUR 25 100 |
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2008: EUR 25 100

| | 2009: EUR 25 200 |
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2009: EUR 25 200

| | 2010: EUR 25 300 |
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2010: EUR 25 300

| | 2011: EUR 25 400 |
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2011: EUR 25 400

| | 2012: EUR 25 500 |
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2012: EUR 25 500

| | 2013: EUR 25 600 |
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2013: EUR 25 600

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas. |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to manage pastures.

2.   Aid for conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | up to 75 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas or areas under Article 36(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, defined as such by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation, and up to 60 % in other areas, |
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up to 75 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas or areas under Article 36(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, defined as such by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation, and up to 60 % in other areas,

| — | up to 100 % of costs of investment to conserve non-productive heritage features located on farms. |
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up to 100 % of costs of investment to conserve non-productive heritage features located on farms.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | municipal support takes the level of support up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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municipal support takes the level of support up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications, designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidized services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications, designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidized services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for rural development programmes in the municipality of Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah |
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| Jurovski Dol 70/B |
| SLO-2223 Jurovski Dol |

Občina Sv. Jurij v Slov. Goricah

Jurovski Dol 70/B

SLO-2223 Jurovski Dol

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showObcina&obcinaID=25 (predpisi 2007, št. predpisa 508)

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Peter ŠKRLEC

Mayor of the Municipality of Sv.Jurij v Slov. goricah

Aid No: XA 403/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Radenci

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pospeševanje razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Radenci za obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Radenci

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

| | 2007: EUR 24 430 |
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2007: EUR 24 430

| | 2008: EUR 25 000 |
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2008: EUR 25 000

| | 2009: EUR 25 750 |
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2009: EUR 25 750

| | 2010: EUR 26 265 |
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2010: EUR 26 265

| | 2011: EUR 26 265 |
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2011: EUR 26 265

| | 2012: EUR 26 265 |
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2012: EUR 26 265

| | 2013: EUR 26 873 |
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2013: EUR 26 873

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production and investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets (farm buildings), provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment to conserve the cultural heritage of productive assets (farm buildings), provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity,

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest), |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs for investment for the purposes of conserving non-productive heritage located on farms (sites of archaeological and historical interest),

| — | up to 50 % of additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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up to 50 % of additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | municipal support, in line with the Decree on co-financing of insurance premiums for agricultural production for the current year, adopted by the Slovenian Government, brings the amount of aid up to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs for insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit and to insure livestock against disease. |
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municipal support, in line with the Decree on co-financing of insurance premiums for agricultural production for the current year, adopted by the Slovenian Government, brings the amount of aid up to a maximum of 50 % of eligible costs for insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit and to insure livestock against disease.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs, including inspection costs. |
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up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs, including inspection costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | the aid is to be granted to cover up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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the aid is to be granted to cover up to 100 % of costs in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid:: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid and de minimis aid and implementing other agricultural and rural development measures in the municipality of Radenci includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Radenci |
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| Radgonska cesta 9 |
| SLO-9252 Radenci |

Občina Radenci

Radgonska cesta 9

SLO-9252 Radenci

Internet address: http://www.radenci.si/datoteke/za_obcane/minimis_kmetjstvo.pdf

Other information: The measure for assistance with the payment of insurance premiums to cover losses on crops and fruit caused by adverse climatic events includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: frost, hail, ice, rain or drought, which destroy more than 30 % of the average of annual production of a given farmer.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Mihael PETEK

Mayor of the Municipality of Radenci

Aid No: XA 404/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Občina Mislinja

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Mislinja za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Mislinja za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 27 124 |
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2007: EUR 27 124

| | 2008: EUR 27 680 |
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2008: EUR 27 680

| | 2009: EUR 28 247 |
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2009: EUR 28 247

| | 2010: EUR 28 827 |
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2010: EUR 28 827

| | 2011: EUR 29 418 |
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2011: EUR 29 418

| | 2012: EUR 30 021 |
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2012: EUR 30 021

| | 2013: EUR 30 636 |
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2013: EUR 30 636

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, and investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
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for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

| — | for productive assets on farms, up to 75 % of actual costs in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas, |
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for productive assets on farms, up to 75 % of actual costs in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Mislinja |
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| Šolska cesta 34 |
| SLO-2382 Mislinja |

Občina Mislinja

Šolska cesta 34

SLO-2382 Mislinja

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200789&dhid=91699

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Viktor ROBNIK

Mayor of the Municipality of Mislinja

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(1)  See also the European Commission Decision concerning certain protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus (OJ L 289, 7.11.2007, p. 45).

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/45 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/45

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2008/C 99/11)

| 1. | The Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below, as provided in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1205/2007 of 15 October 2007 imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i) originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines (1). |
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1.

The Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below, as provided in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1205/2007 of 15 October 2007 imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i) originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96 and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines (1).

2.   Procedure

Community producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.

Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Community producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Community producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), J-79 4/23, B-1049 Brussels (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

| 4. | This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (3). |
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4.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (3).

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
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| Integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i) | People's Republic of China | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 1205/2007 (OJ L 272, 17.10.2007, p. 1) and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines | 18.10.2008 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Integrated electronic compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i)

People's Republic of China

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 1205/2007 (OJ L 272, 17.10.2007, p. 1) and extending to imports of the same product consigned from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of the Philippines

18.10.2008

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(1)  OJ L 272, 17.10.2007, p. 1.

(2)  Fax (32-2) 295 65 05.

(3)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/46 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/46

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Withdrawal of notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5004 — GALP Energia España/Agip España)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 99/12)

(Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004)

On 3 April 2008, the Commission of the European Communities received notification of a proposed concentration between GALP Energia España and Agip España. On 11 April 2008, the notifying parties informed the Commission that they withdrew their notification.

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| 19.4.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 99/47 |
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19.4.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 99/47

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 99/13)

| 1. | On 11 April 2008, 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 Sofinco SA (‘Sofinco’, France) a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (‘CASA’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Agos SpA (‘Agos’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 11 April 2008, 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 Sofinco SA (‘Sofinco’, France) a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (‘CASA’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Agos SpA (‘Agos’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Sofinco: undertaking specialised in consumption credit in France and internationally, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Sofinco: undertaking specialised in consumption credit in France and internationally,

| — | for Agos: undertaking specialised in consumption credit in Italy. |
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for Agos: undertaking specialised in consumption credit in Italy.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos, 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos, 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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