# Official Journal C 110/2009

| | ISSN 1725-2423
  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.110.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 110 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5214 May 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.110.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 110

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5214 May 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 110/01 | 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 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 110/01

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

1

1

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 110/02 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2009/C 110/03 | Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2009/C 110/04 | Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  ) | 3 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 110/02

Euro exchange rates

2

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2009/C 110/03

Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
  )

1

3

2009/C 110/04

Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (
  1
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1

3

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 110/05 | Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) with tasks in connection with the evaluation and implementation of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) (
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  ) | 4 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 110/06 | Prior notification of a concentration — (Case COMP/M.5515 — RWE Innogy/Rheinenergie/Stadtwerke München/Man Ferrostaal/Marquesado Solar) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 6 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 110/07 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 7 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2009/C 110/05

Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) with tasks in connection with the evaluation and implementation of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) (
  1
  )

1

4

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 110/06

Prior notification of a concentration — (Case COMP/M.5515 — RWE Innogy/Rheinenergie/Stadtwerke München/Man Ferrostaal/Marquesado Solar) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2009/C 110/07

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/1 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/1

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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)

2009/C 110/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 8.8.2008 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 32/08 |
| Member State | Slovenia |
| Region | Severno Primorska, Gorenjska, Zahodnoštajerska, Vzhodnoštajerska, Podravska, Ljubljanska, Notranjska, Zasavska |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Odprava posledic škode v gospodarstvu po naravni nesreči z dne 18.9.2007 |
| Legal basis | Program odprave posledic škode v gospodarstvu po neurju s poplavo z dne 18.9.2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Compensation for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 10,3 million |
| Intensity | 60 % |
| Duration (period) | until 30.6.2009 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo |
| Kotnikova 5 |
| 1000 Ljubljana |
| SLOVENIJA |

Date of adoption of the decision

8.8.2008

Reference number of State Aid

N 32/08

Member State

Slovenia

Region

Severno Primorska, Gorenjska, Zahodnoštajerska, Vzhodnoštajerska, Podravska, Ljubljanska, Notranjska, Zasavska

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Odprava posledic škode v gospodarstvu po naravni nesreči z dne 18.9.2007

Legal basis

Program odprave posledic škode v gospodarstvu po neurju s poplavo z dne 18.9.2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Compensation for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 10,3 million

Intensity

60 %

Duration (period)

until 30.6.2009

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo

Kotnikova 5

1000 Ljubljana

SLOVENIJA

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/index.htm

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/2 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/2

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Euro exchange rates (1)

13 May 2009

2009/C 110/02

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3623 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 130,90 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4474 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89980 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,6525 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5054 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,8400 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 26,785 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 281,44 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7093 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,4118 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,1668 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1254 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,7883 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5832 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,5584 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,2749 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,9943 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 689,23 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,4978 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,2942 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3476 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 094,96 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8028 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,376 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,5957 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,040 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,8369 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 18,1731 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 67,7200 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3623

JPY

Japanese yen

130,90

DKK

Danish krone

7,4474

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89980

SEK

Swedish krona

10,6525

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5054

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,8400

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

26,785

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

281,44

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7093

PLN

Polish zloty

4,4118

RON

Romanian leu

4,1668

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1254

AUD

Australian dollar

1,7883

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5832

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,5584

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,2749

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,9943

KRW

South Korean won

1 689,23

ZAR

South African rand

11,4978

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,2942

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3476

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 094,96

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8028

PHP

Philippine peso

64,376

RUB

Russian rouble

43,5957

THB

Thai baht

47,040

BRL

Brazilian real

2,8369

MXN

Mexican peso

18,1731

INR

Indian rupee

67,7200

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/3 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/3

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Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 110/03

| Member State | Italy |
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| Concerned route | Elba Marina di Campo—Firenze and vice versa |
| Period of validity of the contract | 24 August 2009-23 August 2010 |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 2 months after the date of publication of this notice |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the pubic tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | E.N.A.C. Ente nazionale per l’aviazione civile |
| Direzione trasporto aereo |
| Viale del Castro Pretorio, n. 118 |
| 00185 Roma |
| ITALIA |
| www.enac-italia.it |
| e-mail: osp@enac.gov.it |

Member State

Italy

Concerned route

Elba Marina di Campo—Firenze and vice versa

Period of validity of the contract

24 August 2009-23 August 2010

Deadline for submission of tenders

2 months after the date of publication of this notice

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the pubic tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

E.N.A.C. Ente nazionale per l’aviazione civile

Direzione trasporto aereo

Viale del Castro Pretorio, n. 118

00185 Roma

ITALIA

www.enac-italia.it

e-mail: osp@enac.gov.it

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| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/3 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/3

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Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 110/04

| Member State | Italy |
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| Concerned route | Elba Marina di Campo—Pisa and vice versa |
| Period of validity of the contract | 24 August 2009-23 August 2010 |
| Deadline for submission of tenders | 2 months after the date of publication of this notice |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the pubic tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | E.N.A.C. Ente nazionale per l’aviazione civile |
| Direzione trasporto aereo |
| Viale del Castro Pretorio, n. 118 |
| 00185 Roma |
| ITALIA |
| www.enac-italia.it |
| e-mail: osp@enac.gov.it |

Member State

Italy

Concerned route

Elba Marina di Campo—Pisa and vice versa

Period of validity of the contract

24 August 2009-23 August 2010

Deadline for submission of tenders

2 months after the date of publication of this notice

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the pubic tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

E.N.A.C. Ente nazionale per l’aviazione civile

Direzione trasporto aereo

Viale del Castro Pretorio, n. 118

00185 Roma

ITALIA

www.enac-italia.it

e-mail: osp@enac.gov.it

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/4 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/4

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Call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) with tasks in connection with the evaluation and implementation of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 110/05

Notice is hereby given of the launch of a call addressed to individuals for the establishment of a database of prospective independent experts to assist the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) with tasks in connection with the evaluation and implementation of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

The EIT invites applications from individuals with a high level of professional experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise:

| — | Sustainable energy |
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Sustainable energy

| — | Climate change mitigation and adaption |
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Climate change mitigation and adaption

| — | Future information and communication society |
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Future information and communication society

| — | Management of innovative business |
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Management of innovative business

| — | Integration within the innovation chain |
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Integration within the innovation chain

| — | Creation of SMEs, start-ups and spin-offs |
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Creation of SMEs, start-ups and spin-offs

| — | Management and organisation of international venture |
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Management and organisation of international venture

| — | Management of innovation |
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Management of innovation

| — | IPR and patenting |
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IPR and patenting

| — | Research |
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Research

| — | Non-technological research |
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Non-technological research

| — | Innovation in higher education |
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Innovation in higher education

| — | Innovative/entrepreneurial business education |
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Innovative/entrepreneurial business education

| — | Environmental impact assessment |
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Environmental impact assessment

| — | Economic/social impact assessment |
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Economic/social impact assessment

| — | Business and financial planning |
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Business and financial planning

| — | Performance measurement and analysis |
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Performance measurement and analysis

| — | Investment and financing |
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Investment and financing

| — | Risk reward strategies |
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Risk reward strategies

| — | Knowledge transfer |
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Knowledge transfer

Information on the modalities of the call, the conditions of appointment and guidance for applicants on how to register is available through the Experts page of the EIT website: http://eit.europa.eu

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/6 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5515 — RWE Innogy/Rheinenergie/Stadtwerke München/Man Ferrostaal/Marquesado Solar)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 110/06

| 1. | On 6 May 2009, 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 RWE Innogy, Germany, (belonging to the RWE group, Germany), RheinEnergie, Germany, Stadtwerke München, Germany and MAN Ferrostaal, Germany (controlled by International Petroleum Investment Company (‘IPIC’), United Arab Emirates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Marquesado Solar, Spain by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 6 May 2009, 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 RWE Innogy, Germany, (belonging to the RWE group, Germany), RheinEnergie, Germany, Stadtwerke München, Germany and MAN Ferrostaal, Germany (controlled by International Petroleum Investment Company (‘IPIC’), United Arab Emirates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Marquesado Solar, Spain by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking RWE Innogy: Electricity from renewable energies, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking RWE Innogy: Electricity from renewable energies,

| — | for undertaking RheinEnergie: Production and supply of electricity, natural gas, water in the Cologne region in Germany, |
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for undertaking RheinEnergie: Production and supply of electricity, natural gas, water in the Cologne region in Germany,

| — | for undertaking Stadtwerke München: Production and supply of electricity, natural gas, water in the Munich region in Germany; public transport in the Munich region, |
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for undertaking Stadtwerke München: Production and supply of electricity, natural gas, water in the Munich region in Germany; public transport in the Munich region,

| — | for undertaking MAN Ferrostaal: Development and building of industrial plants and related services, |
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for undertaking MAN Ferrostaal: Development and building of industrial plants and related services,

| — | for undertaking Marquesado Solar: Solar thermal power plant for the production of electricity in Southern Spain. |
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for undertaking Marquesado Solar: Solar thermal power plant for the production of electricity in Southern Spain.

| 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 2964301 or 2967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5515 — RWE Innogy/Rheinenergie/Stadtwerke München/Man Ferrostaal/Marquesado Solar, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 2 2964301 or 2967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5515 — RWE Innogy/Rheinenergie/Stadtwerke München/Man Ferrostaal/Marquesado Solar, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

| 14.5.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 110/7 |
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14.5.2009

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 110/7

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2009/C 110/07

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘BREMER KLABEN’

EC No: DE/PGI/005/0333/08.01.2004

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name | : | Bundesministerium der Justiz |
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| Address | : | 11015 Berlin |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Name

:

Bundesministerium der Justiz

Address

:

11015 Berlin

DEUTSCHLAND

Tel.

:

+49 302025-9333

Fax

:

+49 302025-8251

E-mail

:

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2.   Group:

| Name | : | Bäckerinnung der Hansestadt Bremen |
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| Address | : | Georg-Wulf-Strasse |
| 728199 Bremen |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Name

:

Bäckerinnung der Hansestadt Bremen

Address

:

Georg-Wulf-Strasse

728199 Bremen

DEUTSCHLAND

Tel.

:

+49 421300500621

Fax

:

+49 421300500617

E-mail

:

kh@bremen-handwerk.de

Composition

:

Producers/processors ( X ) other: ( )

3.   Type of product:

| Class 2,4: | fine bakery ware |
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Class 2,4:

fine bakery ware

4.   Specification:

(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1.   Name:

‘Bremer Klaben’

4.2.   Description:

Bremer Klaben is a rich yeast cake which contains a lot of fruit. The high fruit and fat content of Bremer Klaben distinguishes it from ‘Stollen’, to which it is comparable. Bremer Klaben is a large cake, weighing one or more kilograms, and is characterised by its long, flat form and almost rectangular cross-section. The dough required for each cake mould weighs 5 or 6 kg depending on the size of the mould.

It is light brown in colour and the surface is shiny as it has an egg-white glaze. It is moist and slightly fatty in consistency.

Bremer Klaben is aromatic, fruity, spicy, sweet and full-bodied in taste; its special, unmistakable aroma is achieved by adding cardamom.

Composition:

| — | Although there are various Klaben recipes, a dough-to-fruit ratio of approximately 1:1 is common to all of them. |
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Although there are various Klaben recipes, a dough-to-fruit ratio of approximately 1:1 is common to all of them.

| — | The ingredients must include: flour, butter or margarine, yeast, sugar, sultanas, candied lemon peel, candied orange peel, almonds, vanilla, lemon zest and cardamom. Together, these make up about 95 % of the Klaben’s weight. |
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The ingredients must include: flour, butter or margarine, yeast, sugar, sultanas, candied lemon peel, candied orange peel, almonds, vanilla, lemon zest and cardamom. Together, these make up about 95 % of the Klaben’s weight.

| — | The addition of rum and/or rose oil is permitted but may not exceed 5 % of the total weight. |
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The addition of rum and/or rose oil is permitted but may not exceed 5 % of the total weight.

4.3.   Geographical area:

The City of Bremen and the surrounding area, as well as Bremerhaven and Verden.

The area surrounding the City of Bremen comprises:

| — | Osterholz rural district, excluding the Hambergen municipalities group; |
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Osterholz rural district, excluding the Hambergen municipalities group;

| — | Ottersburg municipality, bordered to the south-east by the A 1; |
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Ottersburg municipality, bordered to the south-east by the A 1;

| — | Oyten and Achim municipalities; |
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Oyten and Achim municipalities;

| — | the western part of the Thedinghausen municipalities group, including the member municipalities Riede, Thedinghausen and Emtinghausen; |
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the western part of the Thedinghausen municipalities group, including the member municipalities Riede, Thedinghausen and Emtinghausen;

| — | Weyhe and Stuhr municipalities; |
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Weyhe and Stuhr municipalities;

| — | the town of Delmenhorst; |
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the town of Delmenhorst;

| — | Lemwerder and Berne municipalities; |
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Lemwerder and Berne municipalities;

| — | Ganderkeese municipality north of the A 28; |
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Ganderkeese municipality north of the A 28;

| — | the eastern part of Hude municipality around Hude itself; |
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the eastern part of Hude municipality around Hude itself;

| — | and Elsfleth municipality. |
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and Elsfleth municipality.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

Bremer Klaben is produced in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions. The HACCP guidelines are applied. Compliance with the product specification is monitored by the Senator for Labour, Women's Affairs, Health, Youth and Social Affairs in Bremen (Federal Republic of Germany).

Traceability is ensured by putting the name of the manufacturer on the packaging. Production is limited to the geographical area specified for the production of Bremer Klaben.

All producers of Bremer Klaben must be included in a register of producers kept by the Bremen Bakers′ Guild.

4.5.   Method of production:

The first step is to make a leaven (yeast dough), which takes a precise period of time to rise. The dough itself then has to be kneaded with particular care because of the many substances it contains; after leaving the dough to stand, the fruit mixture is added.

Rolling out and finishing require particular skill to ensure that the numerous ingredients hold together.

Shortly before baking, the surface is treated with flour and water to produce a continuous film-like base for the glaze from the egg coating after baking.

The moist nature of Bremer Klaben is determined by the oven temperature and baking time. The temperature must be decreased, e.g. from 220° Celsius at the beginning to around 170° Celsius at the end. Baking time is around 55-65 minutes, depending on the size. The core temperature is crucial. It should be approx. 92-94° Celsius. After baking, the moulds are emptied immediately to allow the cakes to subside and cool down slowly and gently.

4.6.   Link:

The connection between Bremer Klaben and this geographical area stems first and foremost from the product’s reputation, with long-standing traditions in both the manufacture of Klaben in Bremen and its surroundings, and in the specialist knowledge of the people who make it. This knowledge consists in particular of the craft skills required to produce the dough, which is very rich in fruit, and for rolling out and finishing the dough as well as the experience required to ensure that the different oven temperatures and the baking time are correctly maintained.

Bremer Klaben is a bakery speciality with a long tradition in Bremen and the surrounding area, where it is very popular, particularly at Christmas time.

Bremer Klaben is closely linked to the history of the Hanseatic City of Bremen and of trade in colonial goods, because not until the foreign raw materials arrived at the port did this speciality become possible.

Sailors liked to take Bremer Klaben with them on voyages because it kept for a long time.

A Bremen Council document dating back to 1593 contains the first reference to the Klaben baker’s trade. In 1637 the Klaben and cake bakers combined to form their own guild.

In Bremen and the surrounding area, Bremer Klaben remains to this day part and parcel of Christmas baking, and nowadays some firms even bake it all year round.

The ‘Klaben season’ in Bremen traditionally begins with a ceremony on the City’s market square during which the mayor officially cuts the first slice.

This Bremen speciality was already held in high regard at the end of the 17th century, as evidenced by the fact that roughly one third of white bread varieties were baked from Klaben dough at that time in Bremen.

To this day, Christmas without Klaben is totally unimaginable for the people of Bremen. Bremer Klaben is, however, also exported as a regional speciality and enjoyed by many people all over the world.

4.7.   Inspection bodies:

| Name | : | Senator for Labour, Women’s Affairs, Health, Youth and Social Affairs |
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| Address | : | Contrescarpe 72 |
| 28195 Bremen |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Name

:

Senator for Labour, Women’s Affairs, Health, Youth and Social Affairs

Address

:

Contrescarpe 72

28195 Bremen

DEUTSCHLAND

Tel.

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+49 421361-10952

Fax

:

+49 421361-12567

E-mail

:

office@arbeit.bremen.de

4.8.   Labelling:

Protected geographical indication (PGI)

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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