# Official Journal C 178/2008

| | ISSN 1725-2423 |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 178 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5115 July 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 178

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5115 July 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 178/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2008/C 178/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5030 — Swiss Life/AWD) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2008/C 178/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5054 — Schwenk-Gruppe/Paul Hartmann) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2008/C 178/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos) (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2008/C 178/05 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5062 — Sofinco/Saracen/Forso) (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2008/C 178/06 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2008/C 178/07 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5208 — Bilfinger Berger/M+W Zander FM) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2008/C 178/08 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5099 — Arrow Electronics/Logix) (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2008/C 178/09 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4727 — Segulah/Capman/JV) (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2008/C 178/10 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5002 — Wacker Chemie/WPS/APP) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2008/C 178/11 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5085 — Platinum Equity/Delphi Steering) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2008/C 178/12 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5015 — Sagard/BPEF/Fläkt Woods JV) (
  1
  ) | 9 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 178/01

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 178/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5030 — Swiss Life/AWD) (
  1
  )

1

4

2008/C 178/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5054 — Schwenk-Gruppe/Paul Hartmann) (
  1
  )

1

4

2008/C 178/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos) (
  1
  )

1

5

2008/C 178/05

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5062 — Sofinco/Saracen/Forso) (
  1
  )

1

5

2008/C 178/06

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express) (
  1
  )

1

6

2008/C 178/07

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5208 — Bilfinger Berger/M+W Zander FM) (
  1
  )

1

6

2008/C 178/08

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5099 — Arrow Electronics/Logix) (
  1
  )

1

7

2008/C 178/09

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4727 — Segulah/Capman/JV) (
  1
  )

1

7

2008/C 178/10

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5002 — Wacker Chemie/WPS/APP) (
  1
  )

1

8

2008/C 178/11

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5085 — Platinum Equity/Delphi Steering) (
  1
  )

1

8

2008/C 178/12

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5015 — Sagard/BPEF/Fläkt Woods JV) (
  1
  )

1

9

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 178/13 | Euro exchange rates | 10 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 178/14 | 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 | 11 |
| 2008/C 178/15 | Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  ) | 15 |
| 2008/C 178/16 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 92/75/EEC on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances (
  1
  ) | 17 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 178/13

Euro exchange rates

10

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 178/14

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

11

2008/C 178/15

Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (
  1
  )

1

15

2008/C 178/16

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 92/75/EEC on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances (
  1
  )

1

17

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Council |
| 2008/C 178/17 | Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/430 — Administrator | 19 |
| 2008/C 178/18 | Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/431 — Administrator | 20 |
| 2008/C 178/19 | Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/432 — Administrator | 21 |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 178/20 | LIFE+ Call for proposals 2008 | 22 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 178/21 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5199 — De Weide Blik/Atlanta) (
  1
  ) | 25 |
| 2008/C 178/22 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5256 — Burani/3i/APB) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 26 |
| 2008/C 178/23 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5217 — Gefa/Pema) (
  1
  ) | 27 |
| 2008/C 178/24 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5213 — Total/Sonatrach/JVs) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 28 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 178/25 | Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council — Request made by a Member State | 29 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Council

2008/C 178/17

Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/430 — Administrator

19

2008/C 178/18

Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/431 — Administrator

20

2008/C 178/19

Notice of vacancy — The Council of the European Union — Open competition — Ref. CONS/AD/432 — Administrator

21

Commission

2008/C 178/20

LIFE+ Call for proposals 2008

22

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 178/21

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5199 — De Weide Blik/Atlanta) (
  1
  )

1

25

2008/C 178/22

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5256 — Burani/3i/APB) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

26

2008/C 178/23

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5217 — Gefa/Pema) (
  1
  )

1

27

2008/C 178/24

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5213 — Total/Sonatrach/JVs) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

28

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2008/C 178/25

Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council — Request made by a Member State

29

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/1 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/1

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.5.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 816/06 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | R&D Tax Credits for SMEs |
| Legal basis | Finance Act 2000, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 300 million |
| Intensity | 25 % |
| Duration | 1.4.2008-30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | HM Revenue & Customs |
| 100 Parliament Street |
| London SW1A 2BQ |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.5.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 816/06

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

R&D Tax Credits for SMEs

Legal basis

Finance Act 2000, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 300 million

Intensity

25 %

Duration

1.4.2008-30.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

HM Revenue & Customs

100 Parliament Street

London SW1A 2BQ

United Kingdom

Other information

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.8.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 825/06 |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Alternatieve verwerking slachtbijproducten |
| Legal basis | Kaderwet LNV subsidies, Algemene wet Bestuursrecht |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Environmental protection, Innovation |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 1,1 million |
| Intensity | 40 % |
| Duration | — |
| Economic sectors | Manufacturing industry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerie van Landbouw
  Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.8.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 825/06

Member State

Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Alternatieve verwerking slachtbijproducten

Legal basis

Kaderwet LNV subsidies, Algemene wet Bestuursrecht

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Environmental protection, Innovation

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 1,1 million

Intensity

40 %

Duration

—

Economic sectors

Manufacturing industry

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerie van Landbouw

Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.5.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 33/07 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | R&D Tax Credits for SMEs: extension to cover clinical trials volunteer costs |
| Legal basis | Finance Act 2000, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 300 million |
| Intensity | 25 % |
| Duration | 1.4.2008-30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | HM Revenue & Customs |
| 100 Parliament Street |
| London SW1A 2BQ |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.5.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 33/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

R&D Tax Credits for SMEs: extension to cover clinical trials volunteer costs

Legal basis

Finance Act 2000, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 300 million

Intensity

25 %

Duration

1.4.2008-30.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

HM Revenue & Customs

100 Parliament Street

London SW1A 2BQ

United Kingdom

Other information

—

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

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

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.5.2008 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 34/07 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Vaccine Research Relief: extension to cover clinical trial costs |
| Legal basis | Finance Act 2002, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 20 million |
| Intensity | 12 % |
| Duration | 1.4.2008-30.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | HM Revenue & Customs |
| 100 Parliament Street |
| London SW1A 2BQ |
| United Kingdom |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.5.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 34/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Vaccine Research Relief: extension to cover clinical trial costs

Legal basis

Finance Act 2002, Finance Act 2007 and Finance Act 2008

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Research and development

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 20 million

Intensity

12 %

Duration

1.4.2008-30.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

HM Revenue & Customs

100 Parliament Street

London SW1A 2BQ

United Kingdom

Other information

—

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

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

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/4 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/4

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5030 — Swiss Life/AWD)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/02)

On 28 February 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5030. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5030. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/4 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/4

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5054 — Schwenk-Gruppe/Paul Hartmann)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/03)

On 3 March 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5054. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5054. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/5 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/5

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5108 — Sofinco/Agos)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/04)

On 22 May 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5108. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5108. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/5 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/5

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5062 — Sofinco/Saracen/Forso)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/05)

On 23 June 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5062. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5062. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/6 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/6

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/06)

On 17 June 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5145. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5145. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/6 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/6

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5208 — Bilfinger Berger/M+W Zander FM)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/07)

On 27 June 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5208. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5208. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/7 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/7

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5099 — Arrow Electronics/Logix)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/08)

On 19 May 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5099. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5099. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/7 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/7

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4727 — Segulah/Capman/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/09)

On 6 August 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4727. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4727. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/8 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/8

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5002 — Wacker Chemie/WPS/APP)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/10)

On 31 January 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5002. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5002. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/8

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5085 — Platinum Equity/Delphi Steering)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/11)

On 3 April 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5085. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5085. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/9 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/9

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5015 — Sagard/BPEF/Fläkt Woods JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/12)

On 15 February 2008, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5015. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5015. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/10 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

14 July 2008

(2008/C 178/13)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5847 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 169,24 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4607 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,79750 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,4674 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6232 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 121,55 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,0525 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 23,310 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 230,21 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7028 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,2533 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5754 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,295 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9230 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6369 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5995 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,3657 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0830 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1485 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 592,62 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 12,0730 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,8473 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2325 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 502,38 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,1194 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 71,652 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 36,8440 |
| THB | Thai baht | 53,325 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5316 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,3002 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5847

JPY

Japanese yen

169,24

DKK

Danish krone

7,4607

GBP

Pound sterling

0,79750

SEK

Swedish krona

9,4674

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6232

ISK

Iceland króna

121,55

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,0525

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

23,310

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

230,21

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7028

PLN

Polish zloty

3,2533

RON

Romanian leu

3,5754

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,295

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9230

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6369

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5995

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,3657

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0830

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1485

KRW

South Korean won

1 592,62

ZAR

South African rand

12,0730

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,8473

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2325

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 502,38

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,1194

PHP

Philippine peso

71,652

RUB

Russian rouble

36,8440

THB

Thai baht

53,325

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5316

MXN

Mexican peso

16,3002

---

(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/11 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/11

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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 178/14)

| Aid No | XA 8/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Udgivelse af fagligt tidsskrift |
| Legal basis | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | DKK 300 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 100 % |
| Date of implementation | When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31 December 2008 |
| Objective of aid | Publication of specialised periodical on sheep. The aid is being granted under Article 15(2)(d)(iii) |
| Sector(s) concerned | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Fåreafgiftsfonden |
| Axelborg,Vesterbrogade 4A, 4. sal |
| DK-1620 København V |

Aid No

XA 8/08

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Udgivelse af fagligt tidsskrift

Legal basis

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

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

DKK 300 000

Maximum aid intensity

100 %

Date of implementation

When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31 December 2008

Objective of aid

Publication of specialised periodical on sheep. The aid is being granted under Article 15(2)(d)(iii)

Sector(s) concerned

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Fåreafgiftsfonden

Axelborg,Vesterbrogade 4A, 4. sal

DK-1620 København V

Web address

http://www.sheep.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A8378F64-4D9B-41FB-B8D8-E0303FC1FC80/0/FAFNoterbudget08.rtf

Other information

—

| Aid No | XA 9/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Dyrlægerådgivning |
| Legal basis | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | DKK 100 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 100 % |
| Date of implementation | When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31 December 2008 |
| Objective of aid | Consultancy services under Article 15(2)(c) |
| Sector(s) concerned | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Fåreafgiftsfonden |
| Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A |
| DK-1620 København V |

Aid No

XA 9/08

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Dyrlægerådgivning

Legal basis

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

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

DKK 100 000

Maximum aid intensity

100 %

Date of implementation

When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31 December 2008

Objective of aid

Consultancy services under Article 15(2)(c)

Sector(s) concerned

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Fåreafgiftsfonden

Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A

DK-1620 København V

Web address

http://www.sheep.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A8378F64-4D9B-41FB-B8D8-E0303FC1FC80/0/FAFNoterbudget08.rtf

Other information

—

| Aid No | XA 10/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Distriktsforedrag for fåreholdere |
| Legal basis | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | DKK 14 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 100 % |
| Date of implementation | When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31 December 2008 |
| Objective of aid | Consultancy services under Article 15(2)(c) |
| Sector(s) concerned | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Fåreafgiftsfonden |
| Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A |
| DK-1620 København V |

Aid No

XA 10/08

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Distriktsforedrag for fåreholdere

Legal basis

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

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

DKK 14 000

Maximum aid intensity

100 %

Date of implementation

When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31 December 2008

Objective of aid

Consultancy services under Article 15(2)(c)

Sector(s) concerned

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Fåreafgiftsfonden

Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A

DK-1620 København V

Web address

http://www.sheep.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A8378F64-4D9B-41FB-B8D8-E0303FC1FC80/0/FAFNoterbudget08.rtf

Other information

—

| Aid No | XA 11/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Temadage for nystartede fåreholdere |
| Legal basis | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | DKK 20 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 100 % |
| Date of implementation | When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31 December 2008 |
| Objective of aid | Training of farmers under Article 15(2)(a)(i) and (ii) |
| Sector(s) concerned | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Fåreafgiftsfonden |
| Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A |
| DK-1620 København V |

Aid No

XA 11/08

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Temadage for nystartede fåreholdere

Legal basis

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

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

DKK 20 000

Maximum aid intensity

100 %

Date of implementation

When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31 December 2008

Objective of aid

Training of farmers under Article 15(2)(a)(i) and (ii)

Sector(s) concerned

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Fåreafgiftsfonden

Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A

DK-1620 København V

Web address

http://www.sheep.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A8378F64-4D9B-41FB-B8D8-E0303FC1FC80/0/FAFNoterbudget08.rtf

Other information

—

| Aid No | XA 12/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Temadage om avlsredskaber |
| Legal basis | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004 |
| Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | DKK 10 000 |
| Maximum aid intensity | 100 % |
| Date of implementation | When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | 31 December 2008 |
| Objective of aid | Training of farmers under Article 15(2)(a)(i) and (ii) |
| Sector(s) concerned | Agriculture |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Fåreafgiftsfonden |
| Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A |
| DK-1620 København V |

Aid No

XA 12/08

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Temadage om avlsredskaber

Legal basis

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

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

DKK 10 000

Maximum aid intensity

100 %

Date of implementation

When the Commission has registered the scheme under Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

31 December 2008

Objective of aid

Training of farmers under Article 15(2)(a)(i) and (ii)

Sector(s) concerned

Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority

Fåreafgiftsfonden

Axelborg 4. sal, Vesterbrogade 4A

DK-1620 København V

Web address

http://www.sheep.dk/NR/rdonlyres/A8378F64-4D9B-41FB-B8D8-E0303FC1FC80/0/FAFNoterbudget08.rtf

Other information

—

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/15 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/15

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Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1)
   (2)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/15)

Operating licences granted

Category A:   Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

GERMANY

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sylt Air GmbH
  (Aeroline Luftfahrzeughandels und Charter GmbH) | Flughafen, Gebäude 101a |
| D-25980 Sylt-Ost/OT Tinnum |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

Sylt Air GmbH

(Aeroline Luftfahrzeughandels und Charter GmbH)

Flughafen, Gebäude 101a

D-25980 Sylt-Ost/OT Tinnum

Passengers, mail, cargo

5.6.2008

AUSTRIA

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Air Sylhet AG | Kärntnerring 17/24 |
| A-1010 Wien |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

Air Sylhet AG

Kärntnerring 17/24

A-1010 Wien

Passengers, mail, cargo

29.5.2008

DENMARK

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia A/S | Københavns Lufthaven Syd |
| DK-2791 Dragør |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia A/S

Københavns Lufthaven Syd

DK-2791 Dragør

Passengers, mail, cargo

9.5.2008

GREECE

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interjet AE | Attik Odos 40.2th km |
| SEA 1, Mesogeion Bldg 7 |
| GR-19002 Paiania |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

Interjet AE

Attik Odos 40.2th km

SEA 1, Mesogeion Bldg 7

GR-19002 Paiania

Passengers, mail, cargo

12.5.2008

Category B:   Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

GERMANY

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BSF Swissphoto GmbH
  (BSF Luftbild GmbH) | Am Flughafen Schönefeld |
| Mittelstr. 7 |
| D-12529 Schönefeld |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

BSF Swissphoto GmbH

(BSF Luftbild GmbH)

Am Flughafen Schönefeld

Mittelstr. 7

D-12529 Schönefeld

Passengers, mail, cargo

5.6.2008

AUSTRIA

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WWW Bedarfsluftfahrtsgesellschaft m.b.H. | Carl Appel-Straße 5/EG |
| A-1100 Wien |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

WWW Bedarfsluftfahrtsgesellschaft m.b.H.

Carl Appel-Straße 5/EG

A-1100 Wien

Passengers, mail, cargo

8.5.2008

Daedalos FlugbetriebsGmbH

| Neutorgasse 47 |
| --- |
| A-8010 Graz |

Neutorgasse 47

A-8010 Graz

Passengers, mail, cargo

2.6.2008

Europ Star Aircraft GmbH

| Alleegasse 37 |
| --- |
| A-9020 Klagenfurt |

Alleegasse 37

A-9020 Klagenfurt

Passengers, mail, cargo

16.6.2008

SPAIN

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MAC Aviation S.A. | Aeropuerto de Zaragoza |
| Zona Modular |
| E-50190 Zaragoza |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

MAC Aviation S.A.

Aeropuerto de Zaragoza

Zona Modular

E-50190 Zaragoza

Passengers, mail, cargo

20.5.2008

ROMANIA

| Name of air carrier | Address of air carrier | Permitted to carry | Decision effective since |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S.C. Special Air Services S.R.L. | 73 Lt. Av. Fuica Vasile Str., sector 1 |
| Bucharest — Romania |

Name of air carrier

Address of air carrier

Permitted to carry

Decision effective since

S.C. Special Air Services S.R.L.

73 Lt. Av. Fuica Vasile Str., sector 1

Bucharest — Romania

Passengers, mail, cargo

1.4.2008

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(1)  OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.

(2)  Communicated to the European Commission before 31 August 2005.

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/17 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

15.7.2008

EN

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C 178/17

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 92/75/EEC on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances

(Text with EEA relevance)

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

(2008/C 178/16)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  (Note 1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN 153:2006
  Methods of measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers and their combinations, together with associated characteristics | EN 153:1995 | 30.6.2008 |
| CEN | EN 14511-1:2007
  Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 1: Terms and definitions | EN 14511-1:2004 | 31.5.2008 |
| CEN | EN 14511-2:2007
  Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 2: Test conditions | EN 14511-2:2004 | 31.5.2008 |
| CEN | EN 14511-3:2007
  Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 3: Test methods | EN 14511-3:2004 | 31.5.2008 |
| CEN | EN 14511-4:2007
  Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 4: Requirements | EN 14511-4:2004 | 31.5.2008 |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

(Note 1)

CEN

EN 153:2006

Methods of measuring the energy consumption of electric mains operated household refrigerators, frozen food storage cabinets, food freezers and their combinations, together with associated characteristics

EN 153:1995

30.6.2008

CEN

EN 14511-1:2007

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 1: Terms and definitions

EN 14511-1:2004

31.5.2008

CEN

EN 14511-2:2007

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 2: Test conditions

EN 14511-2:2004

31.5.2008

CEN

EN 14511-3:2007

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 3: Test methods

EN 14511-3:2004

31.5.2008

CEN

EN 14511-4:2007

Air conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling — Part 4: Requirements

EN 14511-4:2004

31.5.2008

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3). |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) amended by the Directive 98/48/EC (3).

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

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/

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(1)  ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cen.eu) |
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CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cen.eu)

| — | Cenelec: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org) |
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Cenelec: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, Tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org)

| — | ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org). |
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ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, Tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org).

(2)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

(3)  OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Council

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/19 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/19

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

OPEN COMPETITION

Ref. CONS/AD/430

ADMINISTRATOR

(2008/C 178/17)

The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union is organising an open competition (on the basis of qualifications and an oral test) to establish reserve lists in the field of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP). The competition concerns two profiles (profile 1: Senior Strategic Planners for Crisis Management Operations and Missions; profile 2: Senior Capability Development Planners: Military/Civilian/Space). For both profiles, recruitment will be to grade AD 9.

The selection procedure requires, for both profiles, applicants to have a full university education, evidenced by a diploma. For profile 1 it is also essential to have at least ten years' professional experience in the field of crisis management or defence, including professional experience of crisis management by international organisations. Minimum three years of this experience must be in planning at politico-strategic level. For profile 2 it is also essential to have at least ten years' professional experience in a defence planning department at national or international level or in civilian or military capability planning at national or international level or in conception and operation of space or dedicated information systems for security.

This recruitment notice is published in English and French only. The full text, in both languages, appears in Official Journal C 178 A.

It is also possible to consult the notice of vacancy on the Council's website at:

http:/www.consilium.europa.eu/concours

The deadline for submitting applications is 19 September 2008, the postmark serving as proof.

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/20 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/20

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

OPEN COMPETITION

Ref. CONS/AD/431

ADMINISTRATOR

(2008/C 178/18)

The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union is organising an open competition (on the basis of qualifications and an oral test) to draw up a reserve list of AD 9 administrators (Senior administrators) in the field of information systems security. The duties will cover in particular the development of policy on information systems security, the establishment of directives and guidelines for the implementation of that policy and the accreditation of the systems in question.

The selection procedure requires applicants to have a full university education, evidenced by a diploma. It is also essential to have had at least 10 years' professional experience in duties directly linked to information systems security since obtaining the diploma.

This recruitment notice is published in English and French only. The full text, in both languages, appears in Official Journal C 178 A.

It is also possible to consult the notice of vacancy on the Council's website at:

http:/www.consilium.europa.eu/concours

The deadline for submitting applications is 19 September 2008, the postmark serving as proof.

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/21 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/21

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

OPEN COMPETITION

Ref. CONS/AD/432

ADMINISTRATOR

(2008/C 178/19)

The General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union is organising an open competition (on the basis of qualifications and an oral test) to draw up a reserve list of AD 7 administrators in the field of information systems security. The duties will be carries out in the departments of the General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) which deal with the technical and administrative implementation of information systems security policy and guidelines.

The selection procedure requires applicants to have a full university education, evidenced by a diploma.

It is also essential to have had at least 6 years' professional experience in duties directly linked to information systems security since obtaining the diploma.

This recruitment notice is published in English and French only. The full text, in both languages, appears in Official Journal C 178 A.

It is also possible to consult the notice of vacancy on the Council's website at:

http://www.consilium.europa.eu/concours

The deadline for submitting applications is 19 September 2008, the postmark serving as proof.

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Commission

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/22 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/22

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LIFE+ CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2008

(2008/C 178/20)

The Commission invites entities registered in the European Union to present proposals for the LIFE+ call for proposals 2008.

Applications

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

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

Proposals must be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD in an electronic PDF format that is based on a scan of the original printed A4 format paper forms.

Beneficiaries

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

The following themes are covered by this announcement

1.   LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity

Principal objective: To protect, conserve, restore, monitor and facilitate the functioning of natural systems, natural habitats, wild flora and fauna, with the aim of halting the loss of biodiversity, including diversity of genetic resources, within the EU by 2010.

2.   LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance

Principal objectives:

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

—   Water: To contribute to enhanced water quality by developing cost-effective measures to achieve good ecological status in view of developing the first river basin management plan under Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Water Framework Directive) by 2009.

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

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

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

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

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

—   Environment and health: To develop the information base for policy on the environment and health (the Environment and Health Action Plan for 2004 to 2010).

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

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

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

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

Whilst any project proposal dealing with the above-mentioned principal objectives is welcome, the Commission would favour those dealing with climate change.

3.   LIFE+ Information and Communication

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

Whilst any project proposal dealing with the above-mentioned principal objective is welcome, the Commission would favour those dealing with halting the loss of biodiversity.

EU Cofinancing rates

1.   LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity projects

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

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

2.   LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance

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

3.   LIFE+ Information and Communication

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

Deadline

Project proposals shall be submitted to the national competent authorities by 21 November 2008. Project proposals shall be forwarded to the national authority of the Member State in which the beneficiary is registered. Proposals will then be submitted by the national authorities to the Commission by 5 January 2009.

Budget involved

The overall budget for project action grants under LIFE+ in 2008 is EUR 207 500 000.

At least 50 % of this amount shall be allocated to measures to support the conservation of nature and biodiversity.

The indicative national financial allocations for 2008 are as follows:

| (EUR) |
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| Country | Indicative amount | Country | Indicative amount | Country | Indicative amount |
| AT | 3 895 038 | FI | 7 431 275 | MT | 2 384 000 |
| BE | 4 282 100 | FR | 18 154 414 | NL | 6 654 410 |
| BU | 4 467 666 | GR | 7 053 895 | PL | 9 830 858 |
| CY | 2 200 000 | HU | 5 186 640 | PT | 5 810 890 |
| CZ | 4 117 414 | IE | 3 267 012 | RO | 9 033 381 |
| DE | 24 152 660 | IT | 18 265 318 | SE | 8 528 922 |
| DK | 5 095 709 | LT | 2 856 683 | SI | 4 471 481 |
| EE | 3 438 168 | LU | 2 268 234 | SK | 3 170 514 |
| ES | 22 228 050 | LV | 2 750 000 | UK | 16 505 268 |

(EUR)

Country

Indicative amount

Country

Indicative amount

Country

Indicative amount

AT

3 895 038

FI

7 431 275

MT

2 384 000

BE

4 282 100

FR

18 154 414

NL

6 654 410

BU

4 467 666

GR

7 053 895

PL

9 830 858

CY

2 200 000

HU

5 186 640

PT

5 810 890

CZ

4 117 414

IE

3 267 012

RO

9 033 381

DE

24 152 660

IT

18 265 318

SE

8 528 922

DK

5 095 709

LT

2 856 683

SI

4 471 481

EE

3 438 168

LU

2 268 234

SK

3 170 514

ES

22 228 050

LV

2 750 000

UK

16 505 268

More information

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

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

It is also possible to contact the relevant national authorities:

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

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/25 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/25

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5199 — De Weide Blik/Atlanta)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/21)

| 1. | On 4 July 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 De Weide Blik NV (‘De Weide Blik’, Belgium), ultimately controlled by CVC Capital Partners Group SARL, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Atlanta AG (‘Atlanta’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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1.

On 4 July 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 De Weide Blik NV (‘De Weide Blik’, Belgium), ultimately controlled by CVC Capital Partners Group SARL, will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Atlanta AG (‘Atlanta’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | for undertaking De Weide Blik: production, import, export, handling and logistics of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, flower bulbs, plants and convenience meals, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking De Weide Blik: production, import, export, handling and logistics of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, flower bulbs, plants and convenience meals,

| — | for undertaking Atlanta: import, export, packing, handling and logistics of fresh fruit and vegetables and bananas ripening services. |
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for undertaking Atlanta: import, export, packing, handling and logistics of fresh fruit and vegetables and bananas ripening services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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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.

| 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.5199 — De Weide Blik/Atlanta 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.5199 — De Weide Blik/Atlanta 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.

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/26 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/26

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5256 — Burani/3i/APB)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/22)

| 1. | On 4 July 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 undertakings Antichi Pellettieri SpA, a company indirectly controlled by Burani Designer Holding NV (‘Burani’, the Netherlands) and certain funds belonging to the 3i Group plc (‘3i’, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking APB Srl (‘APB’, Italy) by way of transfer of assets and purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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1.

On 4 July 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 undertakings Antichi Pellettieri SpA, a company indirectly controlled by Burani Designer Holding NV (‘Burani’, the Netherlands) and certain funds belonging to the 3i Group plc (‘3i’, United Kingdom) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking APB Srl (‘APB’, Italy) by way of transfer of assets and purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for Burani: holding company with subsidiaries active in the luxury goods, food, clothing and cosmetics sectors, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Burani: holding company with subsidiaries active in the luxury goods, food, clothing and cosmetics sectors,

| — | for 3i: international private equity group, |
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for 3i: international private equity group,

| — | for APB: production and distribution of luxury leather goods, in particular handbags and other accessories, under the brand names Braccialini, Biasia, Mandarina Duck and Coccinelle. |
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for APB: production and distribution of luxury leather goods, in particular handbags and other accessories, under the brand names Braccialini, Biasia, Mandarina Duck and Coccinelle.

| 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.5256 — Burani/3i/APB, 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.5256 — Burani/3i/APB, 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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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/27 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/27

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5217 — Gefa/Pema)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/23)

| 1. | On 4 July 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 GEFA Gesellschaft für Absatzfinanzierung mbH (‘GEFA’, Germany) belonging to the Société Générale banking group (‘SG’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking PEMA GmbH (‘PEMA’, Germany) by way purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 4 July 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 GEFA Gesellschaft für Absatzfinanzierung mbH (‘GEFA’, Germany) belonging to the Société Générale banking group (‘SG’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking PEMA GmbH (‘PEMA’, Germany) by way purchase of shares.

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






  — | for SG and GEFA: financing solutions for mobile investment goods, inter alia trucks and trailers, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for SG and GEFA: financing solutions for mobile investment goods, inter alia trucks and trailers,

| — | for PEMA: renting of trucks and trailers and corresponding services. |
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for PEMA: renting of trucks and trailers and corresponding services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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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.

| 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.5217 — Gefa/Pema, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| 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.5217 — Gefa/Pema, 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.

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| 15.7.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 178/28 |
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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/28

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5213 — Total/Sonatrach/JVs)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 178/24)

| 1. | On 8 July 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 undertakings Total SA (‘Total’, France) and Société nationale pour la recherche, la production, le transport, la transformation et la commercialisation des hydrocarbures SPA (‘Sonatrach’, Algeria) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of two newly created companies constituting a joint venture (‘JVs’, Algeria) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 8 July 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 undertakings Total SA (‘Total’, France) and Société nationale pour la recherche, la production, le transport, la transformation et la commercialisation des hydrocarbures SPA (‘Sonatrach’, Algeria) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of two newly created companies constituting a joint venture (‘JVs’, Algeria) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Total: integrated activities in the energy and in the chemical sector, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Total: integrated activities in the energy and in the chemical sector,

| — | for Sonatrach: public company active in the research, exploitation, transport, transformation and marketing of hydrocarbons and its derivatives, |
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for Sonatrach: public company active in the research, exploitation, transport, transformation and marketing of hydrocarbons and its derivatives,

| — | for the JVs: companies active in the petrochemical sector. |
| --- | --- |

—

for the JVs: companies active in the petrochemical sector.

| 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.5213 — Total/Sonatrach/JVs, to the following address:





  European Commission |
| --- | --- |
| 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.5213 — Total/Sonatrach/JVs, 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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15.7.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 178/29

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Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Request made by a Member State

(2008/C 178/25)

On 3 July 2008, the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 30(4) of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (1). The first working day following receipt of the request is 4 July 2008.

This request, made by the Czech Republic, concerns electricity production in that country. Article 30 provides that Directive 2004/17/EC is not applicable when the relevant activity is directly exposed to competition in markets to which access is not restricted. These conditions are evaluated solely for the purposes of Directive 2004/17/EC and are without prejudice to the application of competition rules.

The Commission is allowed a period of three months to take a decision on this request, commencing on the working day referred to above. The period therefore expires on 4 October 2008.

The provisions of the third subparagraph of the abovementioned paragraph 4 are not applicable. Consequently, the period allowed to the Commission may be extended by three months. Any such extension must be published.

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(1)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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