# Official Journal C 133/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5015 June 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 133

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5015 June 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 133/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4561 — GE/Smiths Aerospace) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 133/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 133/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2007/C 133/04 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 3 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 133/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4561 — GE/Smiths Aerospace) (
  1
  )

1

1

2007/C 133/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds) (
  1
  )

1

1

2007/C 133/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business) (
  1
  )

1

2

2007/C 133/04

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

1

3

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 133/05 | Euro exchange rates | 11 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 133/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products | 12 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 133/05

Euro exchange rates

11

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 133/06

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

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 133/07 | Calls for proposals under the Cooperation and Capacities work programmes of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities | 18 |
| 2007/C 133/08 | Call for proposals under the draft annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2007 (Commission Decision C(2007) 2479) | 19 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 133/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4720 — Doughty Hanson/Axcom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 20 |
| 2007/C 133/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4660 — MSREF/Hilton Hotels/Portfolio Hotels) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 21 |
| 2007/C 133/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 133/07

Calls for proposals under the Cooperation and Capacities work programmes of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities

18

2007/C 133/08

Call for proposals under the draft annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2007 (Commission Decision C(2007) 2479)

19

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 133/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4720 — Doughty Hanson/Axcom) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

20

2007/C 133/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4660 — MSREF/Hilton Hotels/Portfolio Hotels) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

21

2007/C 133/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/1 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4561 — GE/Smiths Aerospace)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/01)

On 23 April 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, |
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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 32007M4561. 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 32007M4561. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/1 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/02)

On 26 April 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, |
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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 32007M4615. 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 32007M4615. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/2 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/03)

On 26 April 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, |
| --- | --- |

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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 32007M4588. 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 32007M4588. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/3 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/04)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.3.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 447/05 |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Uitbreiding van de regeling voor verminderde loonafdracht in de zeevaartsector |
| Legal basis | Wet vermindering afdracht loonbelasting en premie voor de volksverzekeringen |
| Type of measure | — |
| Objective | To extend a scheme of reduced remittances to wind-propelled commercial cruising vessels in order to support the maritime transport sector |
| Form of aid | income tax allowance and a reduction of social security contribution |
| Budget | EUR 500 000 annually |
| Intensity | 10 %-40 % of the seafarer`s wage |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Economic sectors | Transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat |
| DG Transport en Luchtvaart |
| Programma Zeevaart |
| Postbus 20904 |
| 2500 EX Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.3.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 447/05

Member State

The Netherlands

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Uitbreiding van de regeling voor verminderde loonafdracht in de zeevaartsector

Legal basis

Wet vermindering afdracht loonbelasting en premie voor de volksverzekeringen

Type of measure

—

Objective

To extend a scheme of reduced remittances to wind-propelled commercial cruising vessels in order to support the maritime transport sector

Form of aid

income tax allowance and a reduction of social security contribution

Budget

EUR 500 000 annually

Intensity

10 %-40 % of the seafarer`s wage

Duration

6 years

Economic sectors

Transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat

DG Transport en Luchtvaart

Programma Zeevaart

Postbus 20904

2500 EX Den Haag

Nederland

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 | 24.1.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 491/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione Autonoma della Sardegna |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aeroporto di Tortolì-Arbatax. Lavori di riqualificazione pista di volo, aerostazione passeggeri, viabilità perimetrale ed impianti. Entreprise bénéficiaire: GEARTO s.p.a. Loc. Aeroporto, I-08040 Tortolì. |
| Legal basis | Convenzione per la realizzazione e gestione degli interventi nello scalo di Tortolì-Arbatax. Repertorio n. 33 del 14 luglio 2006 tra Regione autonoma della Sardegna, Aliarbatax s.p.a., Gearto s.p.a |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Making available, free of charge additional and improved infrastructure to the existing airport complex |
| Budget | EUR 3 171 000 |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 2008-2024 (completion of works — end of the concession) |
| Economic sectors | Air transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione autonoma della Sardegna |
| viale Trento 69 |
| I-09123 Cagliari |

Date of adoption of the decision

24.1.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 491/06

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aeroporto di Tortolì-Arbatax. Lavori di riqualificazione pista di volo, aerostazione passeggeri, viabilità perimetrale ed impianti. Entreprise bénéficiaire: GEARTO s.p.a. Loc. Aeroporto, I-08040 Tortolì.

Legal basis

Convenzione per la realizzazione e gestione degli interventi nello scalo di Tortolì-Arbatax. Repertorio n. 33 del 14 luglio 2006 tra Regione autonoma della Sardegna, Aliarbatax s.p.a., Gearto s.p.a

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Making available, free of charge additional and improved infrastructure to the existing airport complex

Budget

EUR 3 171 000

Intensity

—

Duration

2008-2024 (completion of works — end of the concession)

Economic sectors

Air transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione autonoma della Sardegna

viale Trento 69

I-09123 Cagliari

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 | 7.2.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 507/06 |
| Member State | Estonia |
| Region | Põhja-Eesti |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Muuga sadama idaosa laiendamine |
| Legal basis | — | Struktuuritoetuste seadus — Loi sur l'aide structurelle |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.2.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 507/06

Member State

Estonia

Region

Põhja-Eesti

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Muuga sadama idaosa laiendamine

Legal basis

—

Struktuuritoetuste seadus — Loi sur l'aide structurelle

| — | Vabariigi valitsuse 5. aprilli 2004. aasta korraldus nr 243-k ‘Aoehtekuuluvusfondi kasutamise kavade kinnitamine’ — Cadre de référence pour le fonds de cohésion dans le secteur du transport pour 2004-2006 |
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Vabariigi valitsuse 5. aprilli 2004. aasta korraldus nr 243-k ‘Aoehtekuuluvusfondi kasutamise kavade kinnitamine’ — Cadre de référence pour le fonds de cohésion dans le secteur du transport pour 2004-2006

Type of measure

Non aid

Objective

Investment in port infrastructure

Form of aid

Decision to finance investment

Budget

EUR 92 976 699

Intensity

81 %

Duration

2006-2009

Economic sectors

Maritime transport

Name and address of the granting authority

| Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
| --- |
| Harju 11 |
| EE-15072 Tallinn |

Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium

Harju 11

EE-15072 Tallinn

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 | 21.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 552/06 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Videreførelse af miljøtilskudsordningen for godstransport på jernbane |
| Legal basis | Par. 11 lov om jernbanevirksomhed m.v. og par. 6-8 bekendtgørelse om baneafgifter og miljøtilskud til godstransport på jernbane |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To compensate railway undertakings for charges other modes of transport do not have to bear and to shift transport from road to rail |
| Form of aid | Grants |
| Budget | EUR 2,15 million for the period 2007-2010 |
| Intensity | 50 % of the eligible costs |
| Duration | 2007-2010 |
| Economic sectors | Transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Transport og Energiministeriet, Kollectiv |
| Frederiksholms Kanal 27F |
| DK-1220 København K |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.12.2006

Reference number of the aid

N 552/06

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Videreførelse af miljøtilskudsordningen for godstransport på jernbane

Legal basis

Par. 11 lov om jernbanevirksomhed m.v. og par. 6-8 bekendtgørelse om baneafgifter og miljøtilskud til godstransport på jernbane

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To compensate railway undertakings for charges other modes of transport do not have to bear and to shift transport from road to rail

Form of aid

Grants

Budget

EUR 2,15 million for the period 2007-2010

Intensity

50 % of the eligible costs

Duration

2007-2010

Economic sectors

Transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Transport og Energiministeriet, Kollectiv

Frederiksholms Kanal 27F

DK-1220 København K

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 | 21.12.2006 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid No: | N 573/05 |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Tilskud til reduktion af partikeludslip fra køretøjer |
| Legal basis | Finanslov 2004 blev vedtaget den 18. december 2003 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Grant |
| Budget | DKK 30 million |
| Intensity | 30 % |
| Duration | 2007-2008 |
| Economic sectors | Road |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Miljøministeriet, Miljøstyrelsen i Danmark |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.12.2006

Aid No:

N 573/05

Member State

Denmark

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Tilskud til reduktion af partikeludslip fra køretøjer

Legal basis

Finanslov 2004 blev vedtaget den 18. december 2003

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

DKK 30 million

Intensity

30 %

Duration

2007-2008

Economic sectors

Road

Name and address of the granting authority

Miljøministeriet, Miljøstyrelsen i Danmark

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 | 22.12.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 574/05 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Proroga del regime di aiuti esistente autorizzato aiuti di Stato N 335/03 — Aiuti per l'istituzione di servizi di autostrada viaggiante su rotaia |
| Legal basis | Legge regionale n. 1/2003 e regolamento di attuazione: decreto del presidente della Regione 17 maggio 2004, n. 0161/Pres. Regolamento che disciplina la concessione di aiuti per l'istituzione di servizi di autostrada viaggiante su rotaia in attuazione al comma 94, articolo 5, della legge regionale 29 gennaio 2003, n. 1 (Legge finanziaria 2003) (Bollettino Ufficiale Regionale n. 24 del 16.6.2004). |
| Type of measure | Aid Scheme |
| Objective | The objective of the scheme is to encourage the transfer of freight traffic from road to rail by providing an actual reduction in the costs of accessing to combined transport services |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 6 million |
| Intensity | 30 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2007-1.1.2009 |
| Economic sectors | Combined transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

22.12.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 574/05

Member State

Italy

Region

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Proroga del regime di aiuti esistente autorizzato aiuti di Stato N 335/03 — Aiuti per l'istituzione di servizi di autostrada viaggiante su rotaia

Legal basis

Legge regionale n. 1/2003 e regolamento di attuazione: decreto del presidente della Regione 17 maggio 2004, n. 0161/Pres. Regolamento che disciplina la concessione di aiuti per l'istituzione di servizi di autostrada viaggiante su rotaia in attuazione al comma 94, articolo 5, della legge regionale 29 gennaio 2003, n. 1 (Legge finanziaria 2003) (Bollettino Ufficiale Regionale n. 24 del 16.6.2004).

Type of measure

Aid Scheme

Objective

The objective of the scheme is to encourage the transfer of freight traffic from road to rail by providing an actual reduction in the costs of accessing to combined transport services

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 6 million

Intensity

30 %

Duration

1.1.2007-1.1.2009

Economic sectors

Combined transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia

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 | 7.3.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 619/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Bavaria |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Erweiterung/Ausbau des Flughafens Augsburg |
| Legal basis | Artikel 23 und 44 der Bayerischen Haushaltsordnung |
| Type of measure | Individual measure |
| Objective | Regional development, connectivity |
| Form of aid | grant |
| Budget | EUR 8,85 million |
| Intensity | As per the Community Guidelines on financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines departing from regional airports (OJ C 312, 9.12.2005, p. 1). |
| Duration | — |
| Economic sectors | Transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regierung von Schwaben |
| D-86145 Augsburg |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.3.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 619/06

Member State

Germany

Region

Bavaria

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Erweiterung/Ausbau des Flughafens Augsburg

Legal basis

Artikel 23 und 44 der Bayerischen Haushaltsordnung

Type of measure

Individual measure

Objective

Regional development, connectivity

Form of aid

grant

Budget

EUR 8,85 million

Intensity

As per the Community Guidelines on financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines departing from regional airports (OJ C 312, 9.12.2005, p. 1).

Duration

—

Economic sectors

Transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Regierung von Schwaben

D-86145 Augsburg

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 | 7.3.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 620/06 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Bavaria |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Einrichtung des Regionalflughafens Memmingen |
| Legal basis | Artikel 23 und 44 der Bayerischen Haushaltsordnung |
| Type of measure | Individual measure |
| Objective | Regional development, employment |
| Form of aid | Grant |
| Budget | EUR 7,3 million |
| Intensity | As per the Community Guidelines on financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines departing from regional airports (OJ C 312, 9.12.2005, p. 1). |
| Duration | — |
| Economic sectors | Transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regierung von Schwaben |
| D-86145 Augsburg |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.3.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 620/06

Member State

Germany

Region

Bavaria

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Einrichtung des Regionalflughafens Memmingen

Legal basis

Artikel 23 und 44 der Bayerischen Haushaltsordnung

Type of measure

Individual measure

Objective

Regional development, employment

Form of aid

Grant

Budget

EUR 7,3 million

Intensity

As per the Community Guidelines on financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines departing from regional airports (OJ C 312, 9.12.2005, p. 1).

Duration

—

Economic sectors

Transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Regierung von Schwaben

D-86145 Augsburg

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 | 25.1.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid No | N 764/06 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Proroga di un regime di riduzione degli oneri sociali a carico del datore di lavoro nel settore del cabotaggio marittimo per il 2006 e 2007 |
| Legal basis | Art. 34 della legge 9 marzo 2006, n. 80 — ‘Conversione in legge, con modificazioni, del decreto-legge 10  gennaio 2006, n. 4, recante misure urgenti in materia di organizzazione e funzionamento della pubblica amministrazione’ |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To improve the competitiveness of Italian shipowners providing cabotage services in Italy |
| Form of aid | Reduction of social security contributions |
| Budget | EUR 20 million per annum |
| Intensity | 50 % |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Economic sectors | Maritime transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Transport |
| Other information | Decision not to raise any objections to the measure as it is compatible with Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty and the Community guidelines on State aid in the maritime transport sector. |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.1.2007

Aid No

N 764/06

Member State

Italy

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Proroga di un regime di riduzione degli oneri sociali a carico del datore di lavoro nel settore del cabotaggio marittimo per il 2006 e 2007

Legal basis

Art. 34 della legge 9 marzo 2006, n. 80 — ‘Conversione in legge, con modificazioni, del decreto-legge 10  gennaio 2006, n. 4, recante misure urgenti in materia di organizzazione e funzionamento della pubblica amministrazione’

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To improve the competitiveness of Italian shipowners providing cabotage services in Italy

Form of aid

Reduction of social security contributions

Budget

EUR 20 million per annum

Intensity

50 %

Duration

2 years

Economic sectors

Maritime transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Transport

Other information

Decision not to raise any objections to the measure as it is compatible with Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty and the Community guidelines on State aid in the maritime transport sector.

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 | 19.3.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Aid No | N 912/06 |
| Member State | France |
| Region | Guyane |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Régime d'aides à caractère sur certaines liaisons aériennes à l'intérieur de la Guyane |
| Legal basis | Délibération No CP/06/383 du Conseil Régional de la Guyane |
| Type of measure | Social aid |
| Objective | To facilitate transport within Guyana |
| Form of aid | Tariff reduction |
| Budget | EUR 4,7 million per annum |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | For an unlimited period |
| Economic sectors | Air transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Conseil Régional de la Guyane |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.3.2007

Aid No

N 912/06

Member State

France

Region

Guyane

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Régime d'aides à caractère sur certaines liaisons aériennes à l'intérieur de la Guyane

Legal basis

Délibération No CP/06/383 du Conseil Régional de la Guyane

Type of measure

Social aid

Objective

To facilitate transport within Guyana

Form of aid

Tariff reduction

Budget

EUR 4,7 million per annum

Intensity

—

Duration

For an unlimited period

Economic sectors

Air transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Conseil Régional de la Guyane

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 | 4.4.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 55/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Aiuti di avviamento concessi a compagnie aeree in partenza da aeroporti regionali della Puglia |
| Legal basis | Decreto regionale in corso di adozione e legge finanziaria nazionale 2006 |
| Type of measure | Regime |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct subsidies |
| Budget | EUR 63 088 553 (2 500 000 from the State) |
| Intensity | 40 % of the eligible costs |
| Duration | Three years (as of 2007-2008) |
| Economic sectors | Air transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Stato e Regione Puglia |
| Other information | Decision not to raise objections to the measure |

Date of adoption of the decision

4.4.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 55/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Puglia

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Aiuti di avviamento concessi a compagnie aeree in partenza da aeroporti regionali della Puglia

Legal basis

Decreto regionale in corso di adozione e legge finanziaria nazionale 2006

Type of measure

Regime

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct subsidies

Budget

EUR 63 088 553 (2 500 000 from the State)

Intensity

40 % of the eligible costs

Duration

Three years (as of 2007-2008)

Economic sectors

Air transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Stato e Regione Puglia

Other information

Decision not to raise objections to the measure

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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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/11 |
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15.6.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/11

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Euro exchange rates (1)

14 June 2007

(2007/C 133/05)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3304 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 163,56 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4461 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67605 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,4166 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6549 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 84,12 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1075 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5835 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,603 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 252,89 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6964 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8236 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,2480 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 34,315 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7738 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5937 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4202 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,3998 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7746 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0524 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 237,07 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,6057 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1682 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3445 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 066,73 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6105 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,090 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,6600 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,313 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3304

JPY

Japanese yen

163,56

DKK

Danish krone

7,4461

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67605

SEK

Swedish krona

9,4166

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6549

ISK

Iceland króna

84,12

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1075

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5835

CZK

Czech koruna

28,603

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

252,89

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6964

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8236

RON

Romanian leu

3,2480

SKK

Slovak koruna

34,315

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7738

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5937

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4202

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,3998

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7746

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0524

KRW

South Korean won

1 237,07

ZAR

South African rand

9,6057

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1682

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3445

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 066,73

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6105

PHP

Philippine peso

62,090

RUB

Russian rouble

34,6600

THB

Thai baht

43,313

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/12 |
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15.6.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/12

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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 Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products

(2007/C 133/06)

XA Number: XA 35/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: South West of England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Rural Enterprise Gateway's Collaboration Service

Legal basis: Section 5 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 9.4.2007-31.3.2008: GBP 62 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 %

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 9 April 2007.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 9 April 2007. It will close to new applicants on the 31 March 2008. The last payment will be made by 30 June 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. The aim of the scheme is to encourage, promote and support collaborative activity between agricultural and land-based businesses. The aid will be paid in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006 and the eligible costs will be consultancy services.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme applies to all agricultural businesses active in the production of agricultural products only. The scheme will also be available to agricultural processing and marketing businesses and non agricultural businesses.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

South West Regional Development Agency

Sterling House

Dix's Field

Exeter EX1 1QA

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Business Link Devon and Cornwall Ltd

Web-Address: http://www.sw-gateway.com/weblive_documents/PN632006REGCollaborationService(SW)23Feb07.doc

Alternatively, you can access information on this scheme via the UK's central web listing for exempted agricultural State aid schemes:

http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Other information: The scheme will be made available to all businesses active in the wider supply chain for agricultural products. Accordingly, some of the businesses might not be active in the agricultural production. Aid to non-agricultural businesses will be paid with regard to Commission Regulation 1998/2006 on non de-minimis aid.

No payments will be made to producers who are given technical support in accordance with Article 15 of the Regulation.

Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web links above.

Signed on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA Number: XA 36/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Environment Sensitive Farming — Practical advice for land managers (England)

Legal basis: The scheme is non-statutory. The Agriculture Act 1986 (Section 1) provides the legal base for the provision by Government of advice in connection with any agricultural activity.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 5 April 2007 — February 2008: GBP 540 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 %.

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 5 April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 5 April 2007. It will close on the 31 March 2008. The last date for applications is 1 October 2007. The last payment will be made on 15 February 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. This is a programme for practising farmers. The purpose of the programme, consisting of a range of conferences, workshops, farm walks, advice visits, group meetings and seminars, is to help farmers understand the effects of their farm practices on the wider environment. This will increase the professionalism of the sector.

The aid will be paid in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006 and the eligible costs will be costs of organising and delivering training programmes. No payments will be made direct to the beneficiary.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme is open to businesses producing any type of agricultural product.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Nobel House

17 Smith Square

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Natural England

Land Management & Advisory Services

Eastbrook

Shaftesbury Road

Cambridge CB2 8DR

Cambs

United Kingdom

Web-Address: http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Click on ‘Farming Activities Programme (England)’. Alternatively, you can go direct to

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/planning/farming-wildlife/docs/StateAidEnvironmentSensitiveFarming.pdf

Other information: —

Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web links above

Signed and dated on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rual Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA Number: XA 37/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: South West of England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Rural Enterprise Gateway Doing Things Differently Programme

Legal basis: Section 5 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 17 April 2007 — 31 March 2008: GBP 1 300 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 17 April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 17 April 2007. It will close to new applicants on 31 March 2008. The last date for submitting grant claims is 31 May 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. The aim of the scheme is to encourage collaboration between businesses and provide technical support to clusters of agricultural and land-based businesses for the purposes of assisting their development and improving business efficiency.

The eligible costs will be consultancy services in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme is open to all sub-sectors.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

South West Regional Development Agency

Sterling House

Dix's Field

Exeter EX1 1QA

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Business Link Devon and Cornwall

Tamar Science Park

Derriford

Plymouth PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Web-Address: http://www.sw-gateway.com/weblive_documents/PN65200622Mar07.doc

Alternatively, you can access information on this scheme via the UK's central web listing for exempted agricultural State aid schemes

http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Other information: The scheme will be made available to all rural businesses, not just farmers. Aid to non-agricultural businesses and those included with the processing and marketing of Agricultural products will be paid with regard to Commission Regulation 1998/2006 on de minimis aid.

No direct payments will be made to producers in accordance with Article 15 (3) of the Regulation 1857/2006.

Signed on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA number: XA 40/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Vlaamse Confederatie van het Paard vzw

Legal basis:

| — | 10 december 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen
  23 december 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen |
| --- | --- |

—

10 december 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen

23 december 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen

| — | 10 décembre 1992 — Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des équidés.
  23 décembre 1992 — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration |
| --- | --- |

—

10 décembre 1992 — Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des équidés.

23 décembre 1992 — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 84 750

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development. Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Equine animals (horses, donkeys)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Departement Landbouw en Visserij |
| --- |
| Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling |
| Ellips, 6e verdieping |
| Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 |
| B-1030 Brussel |

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling

Ellips, 6e verdieping

Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40

B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/paard.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 41/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Vlaams Fokkerijcentrum vzw

Legal basis:

| — | 2 september 2005 — Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering betreffende de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen
  25 oktober 2005 — Ministerieel besluit houdende de organisatie van de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen |
| --- | --- |

—

2 september 2005 — Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering betreffende de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen

25 oktober 2005 — Ministerieel besluit houdende de organisatie van de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen

| — | 2 septembre 2005. — Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand relatif au développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre.
  25 octobre 2005. — Aarrêté ministériel relatif à l'organisation du développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre. |
| --- | --- |

—

2 septembre 2005. — Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand relatif au développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre.

25 octobre 2005. — Aarrêté ministériel relatif à l'organisation du développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 96 750

Maximum intensity of the aid: 100 % (granted by means of subsidised services)

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is provided for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development.

Article 15(2)(c): concerning advertisement services provided by third parties, that are not the costs of permanent or recurrent services, as is the company's normal business expenditure, e.g. on routine tax advice, regular legal services or advertising;

Article 15(2)(d): concerning the organisation of and participation in forums to share knowledge between businesses, competitions, exhibitions and fairs.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Animal production

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Departement Landbouw en Visserij |
| --- |
| Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling |
| Ellips, 6e verdieping |
| Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 |
| B-1030 Brussel |

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling

Ellips, 6e verdieping

Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40

B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/fokkerij.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 42/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Kleine Herkauwers Vlaanderen vzw

Legal basis:

| — | 20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen
  21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen |
| --- | --- |

—

20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

| — | 20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine
  21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine |
| --- | --- |

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20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 59 000

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Sheep and goats

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Departement Landbouw en Visserij |
| --- |
| Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling |
| Ellips, 6e verdieping |
| Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 |
| B-1030 Brussel |

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling

Ellips, 6e verdieping

Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40

B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/schaap.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 43/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Steunpunt Levend Erfgoed vzw

Legal basis:

| — | 20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen
  21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen |
| --- | --- |

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20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

| — | 20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine
  21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine |
| --- | --- |

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20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 13 000

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Sheep

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Departement Landbouw en Visserij |
| --- |
| Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling |
| Ellips, 6e verdieping |
| Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 |
| B-1030 Brussel |

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling

Ellips, 6e verdieping

Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40

B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/rassen.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 45/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: VEPEK

Legal basis: 2 juni 1998 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de zoötechnische en genealogische voorschriften voor de verbetering en de instandhouding van de pluimvee- en konijnenrassen

2 JUIN 1998. — Arrêté royal relatif aux conditions zootechniques et généalogiques régissant l'amélioration et la conservation des races avicoles et cunicoles.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 21 500

Maximum intensity of the aid: 100 % (granted by means of subsidised services)

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development.

Article 15(2)(c): concerning advertisement services provided by third parties, that are not the costs of permanent or recurrent services, as is the company's normal business expenditure, e.g. on routine tax advice, regular legal services or advertising;

Economic sector(s) concerned: Poultry en rabbits

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Departement Landbouw en Visserij |
| --- |
| Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling |
| Ellips, 6e verdieping |
| Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 |
| B-1030 Brussel |

Departement Landbouw en Visserij

Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling

Ellips, 6e verdieping

Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40

B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/pluim.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

Aid No: XA 50/07

Member State: France

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Soutien aux recherches de la filière ‘fourrages déshydratés’ (Assistance for research in the dehydrated fodder sector)

Legal Basis: Articles L 621-1 et suivants du Code Rural

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: maximum cost estimated at EUR 150 000

Maximum aid intensity: 60 % of research costs

Date of implementation: as from the date of acknowledgement of receipt by the Commission and, if possible, as from April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 2007-08

Objective of aid: Under a research and development plan targeting dehydrated fodder, support is to be provided for measures aimed at reinforcing this industry, which offers an alternative to European dependence on vegetable protein by optimising its processes and making them safer. The ONIGC will thus concentrate its support on two sets of priority measures:

The first set of measures is aimed at reducing energy consumption throughout the industry.

Work will be carried out with a view to reducing the moisture content of fodder by optimising the equipment used to harvest lucerne, particularly by means of moisture-extraction techniques employed on plants in the field.

In the interests of sustainable development, dehydration firms will invest in research into new, more economical dehydration methods or technology, particularly those using bio-fuels.

The second set of measures supported by the Office is aimed at assuring users of the food safety of the final product: this involves extending research into possible contaminants during the period of production of dehydrated lucerne, from harvesting until delivery to the final customer. The work on new sources of potential contaminants will comprise, first, a phase of bibliographic research on food contamination and, subsequently, the implementation of a monitoring plan (sampling, drawing up analyses, control plan).

Sectors(s) concerned: research and development in the dehydrated fodder sector.

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Office National Interprofessionnel des Grandes Cultures (ONIGC) |
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| Service des Statistiques et de l'Orientation |
| 21, avenue Bosquet |
| F-75341 Paris cedex 07 |

Office National Interprofessionnel des Grandes Cultures (ONIGC)

Service des Statistiques et de l'Orientation

21, avenue Bosquet

F-75341 Paris cedex 07

Website address: www.onigc.fr (rubrique actualités en cours)

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/18 |
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15.6.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/18

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Calls for proposals under the Cooperation and Capacities work programmes of the 7th EC Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities

(2007/C 133/07)

Notice is hereby given of the launch of calls for proposals under the Cooperation and Capacities work programmes of the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities (2007 to 2013).

Proposals are invited for the following calls. Call deadlines and budgets are given in the call texts, which are published on the CORDIS website.

Cooperation Specific Programme:

Theme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology.

Call Identifier: FP7-KBBE-2007-2A

Capacities Specific Programme:

Part: Activities of International Cooperation

Call Identifier: FP7-INCO-2007-2

These calls for proposals relate to the work programmes adopted by Commission Decisions C(2007) 2460 of 11 June 2007 and C(2007) 2464 of 14 June 2007.

Information on the modalities of the calls, the work programmes, and the guidance for applicants on how to submit proposals is available through the CORDIS website:

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/calls/

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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/19 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/19

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Call for proposals under the draft annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network (TEN-E) for 2007

(Commission Decision C(2007) 2479)

(2007/C 133/08)

The European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, is hereby launching a call for proposals in order to award grants to projects in accordance with the priorities and objectives defined in the draft annual work programme for grants in the field of the Trans-European Energy Network for 2007.

The maximum amount available under this call for proposals, for 2007, is EUR 21 200 000.

The call is closing on 31 August 2007.

The complete text of the Call for proposals is available on:

http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/grants/proposal_en.htm

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/20 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4720 — Doughty Hanson/Axcom)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/09)

| 1. | On 6 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Doughty Hanson & Co Limited (‘DHC’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking AxCom AB (‘Axcom’, Sweden) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 6 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Doughty Hanson & Co Limited (‘DHC’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking AxCom AB (‘Axcom’, Sweden) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking DHC: Private equity fund; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking DHC: Private equity fund;

| — | for undertaking Axcom: Distribution of mobile and other telecommunication equipment. |
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for undertaking Axcom: Distribution of mobile and other telecommunication equipment.

| 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.4720 — Doughty Hanson/Axcom, 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.4720 — Doughty Hanson/Axcom, 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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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/21 |
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15.6.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/21

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4660 — MSREF/Hilton Hotels/Portfolio Hotels)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/10)

| 1. | On 6 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Morgan Stanley Real Estate F International Funding, L.P. (MSREF, USA) which is part of the Morgan Stanley group of companies (MS, USA), will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over a portfolio of 9 European hotels, currently under sole control of Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton, USA), by way of a mixture of share and assets purchase. |
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1.

On 6 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Morgan Stanley Real Estate F International Funding, L.P. (MSREF, USA) which is part of the Morgan Stanley group of companies (MS, USA), will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control over a portfolio of 9 European hotels, currently under sole control of Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton, USA), by way of a mixture of share and assets purchase.

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






  — | for MSREF: real estate investment and management, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for MSREF: real estate investment and management,

| — | for MS: global financial services institution, |
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for MS: global financial services institution,

| — | for Hilton: ownership, management and franchising of hotels. |
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for Hilton: ownership, management and franchising of hotels.

| 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.4660 — MSREF/Hilton Hotels/Portfolio Hotels, 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.4660 — MSREF/Hilton Hotels/Portfolio Hotels, 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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| 15.6.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 133/22 |
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15.6.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 133/22

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 133/11)

| 1. | On 8 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Terra Firma Group (‘Terra Firma’, Guernsey) acquires via its newly founded vehicle company Maltby within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of EMI group plc (‘EMI’, United Kingdom) by way of public bid announced on 21 May 2007. |
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1.

On 8 June 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Terra Firma Group (‘Terra Firma’, Guernsey) acquires via its newly founded vehicle company Maltby within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of EMI group plc (‘EMI’, United Kingdom) by way of public bid announced on 21 May 2007.

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






  — | for Terra Firma: investment fund, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Terra Firma: investment fund,

| — | for EMI: music recording and music publishing. |
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for EMI: music recording and music publishing.

| 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.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI, 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.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI, 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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