# Official Journal C 115/30 A

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ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 115

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4730 April 2004

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | Commission |
| 2004/C 115/1 | Commission communication concerning the obsolescence of certain State aid policy documents (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2004/C 115/2 | Notice published pursuant to Article 19(3) of Council Regulation No 17 concerning case COMP/C.2/38.173 and 38.453 - joint selling of the media rights of the FA Premier League on an exclusive basis (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2004/C 115/3 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 93/38/EEC — List of services regarded as excluded from the scope of Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors pursuant to Article 8 thereof (
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  ) | 7 |
| 2004/C 115/4 | List of grants awarded over the 2003 financial year on budget heading B1-3 8 2 (published under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002) | 10 |
| 2004/C 115/5 | Imposition of a public service obligation pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for scheduled air services in Germany | 15 |
| 2004/C 115/6 | 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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  ) | 16 |
| 2004/C 115/7 | 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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  ) | 17 |
| 2004/C 115/8 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)
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  1
  ) | 18 |
| 2004/C 115/9 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)
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  1
  ) | 19 |
| 2004/C 115/0 | Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 15 March 2004 to 15 April 2004(Published pursuant to Article 12 or Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93) | 20 |
| 2004/C 115/1 | Commission Opinion of 29 April 2004 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (
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  ) | 24 |
| 2004/C 115/2 | Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment1 Publication of titles and references of European harmonised standards under the Directive
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  1
  ) | 25 |
| 2004/C 115/3 | Notice to Importers Preferential imports of canned tuna fish from Turkey | 27 |
| 2004/C 115/4 | Information procedure - Technical rules (
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  ) | 28 |
| 2004/C 115/5 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Directive 2002/31/EC of 22 March 2002 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household air-conditioners Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive
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  ) | 35 |
| 2004/C 115/6 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 36 |
| 2004/C 115/7 | Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession (
  1
  ) | 39 |

Notice No

Contents

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I   Information

Commission

2004/C 115/1

Commission communication concerning the obsolescence of certain State aid policy documents (
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2004/C 115/2

Notice published pursuant to Article 19(3) of Council Regulation No 17 concerning case COMP/C.2/38.173 and 38.453 - joint selling of the media rights of the FA Premier League on an exclusive basis (
  1
  )

1

3

2004/C 115/3

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 93/38/EEC — List of services regarded as excluded from the scope of Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors pursuant to Article 8 thereof (
  1
  )

1

7

2004/C 115/4

List of grants awarded over the 2003 financial year on budget heading B1-3 8 2 (published under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002)

10

2004/C 115/5

Imposition of a public service obligation pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for scheduled air services in Germany

15

2004/C 115/6

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

1

16

2004/C 115/7

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

1

17

2004/C 115/8

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)
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  1
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(Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)

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18

2004/C 115/9

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC (Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)
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  1
  )

(Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)

1

19

2004/C 115/0

Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 15 March 2004 to 15 April 2004(Published pursuant to Article 12 or Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93)

(Published pursuant to Article 12 or Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93)

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2004/C 115/1

Commission Opinion of 29 April 2004 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (
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  )

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24

2004/C 115/2

Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment1 Publication of titles and references of European harmonised standards under the Directive
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  1
  )

Publication of titles and references of European harmonised standards under the Directive

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25

2004/C 115/3

Notice to Importers Preferential imports of canned tuna fish from Turkey

27

2004/C 115/4

Information procedure - Technical rules (
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  )

1

28

2004/C 115/5

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Directive 2002/31/EC of 22 March 2002 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household air-conditioners Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive
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  1
  )

Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive

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35

2004/C 115/6

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

36

2004/C 115/7

Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession (
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  )

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39

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I Information

Commission

| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/1 |
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30.4.2004

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/1

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Commission communication concerning the obsolescence of certain State aid policy documents

(2004/C 115/01)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Over the years, the Commission has adopted a number of texts concerning procedural issues in the field of State aid. Some of these texts have taken the form of Commission Communications to the Member States and have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Other texts have been published in volume IIA of the Competition Law in the European Communities series, Rules applicable to State aid, situation at 30 June 1998 (ISBN 92-828-4008-5).

Following the adoption by the Commission of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (1) implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty (2), a number of these texts have become obsolete. These texts concern the notification obligation, notification procedures, including accelerated notifications, annual reporting, timelimits and recovery of unlawful aid.

Accordingly the Commission wishes to inform Member States and interested parties that from the date of publication of this communication in the Official Journal of the European Union, the Commission no longer intends to apply, in relation to any matter, the following documents, irrespective of their legal status:

| 1. | Commission communication on the notification of State aid to the Commission pursuant to Article 93(3) of the EEC Treaty: the failure of Member States to respect their obligations (3); |
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1.

Commission communication on the notification of State aid to the Commission pursuant to Article 93(3) of the EEC Treaty: the failure of Member States to respect their obligations (3);

| 2. | Commission communication (on the notification obligation) (4); |
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2.

Commission communication (on the notification obligation) (4);

| 3. | Commission communication on the cumulation of aids for different purposes (5); |
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3.

Commission communication on the cumulation of aids for different purposes (5);

| 4. | Commission letter to Member States SG(89) D/5521 of 27 April 1989 (on the definition of putting an aid into effect) (6); |
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4.

Commission letter to Member States SG(89) D/5521 of 27 April 1989 (on the definition of putting an aid into effect) (6);

| 5. | Commission letter to Member States SG(91) D/4577 of 4 March 1991 (Communication to Member States concerning the procedures for the notification of aid plans and procedures applicable when aid is provided in breach of the rules of Article 93(3) of the EEC Treaty) (7); |
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5.

Commission letter to Member States SG(91) D/4577 of 4 March 1991 (Communication to Member States concerning the procedures for the notification of aid plans and procedures applicable when aid is provided in breach of the rules of Article 93(3) of the EEC Treaty) (7);

| 6. | Guidance note on use of the de minimis facility provided for in the SME guidelines (letter of 23 March 1993, IV/D/6878 from DG IV to the Member States) (8); |
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6.

Guidance note on use of the de minimis facility provided for in the SME guidelines (letter of 23 March 1993, IV/D/6878 from DG IV to the Member States) (8);

| 7. | Commission letter to Member States of 22 February 1995 (interest rates to be applied when aid granted unlawfully is being recovered) (9); |
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7.

Commission letter to Member States of 22 February 1995 (interest rates to be applied when aid granted unlawfully is being recovered) (9);

| 8. | Commission communication to the Member States (on the recovery of aid granted unlawfully) (10); |
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8.

Commission communication to the Member States (on the recovery of aid granted unlawfully) (10);

| 9. | Commission letter to Member States of 22 February 1994 (concerning notifications) (11); |
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9.

Commission letter to Member States of 22 February 1994 (concerning notifications) (11);

| 10. | Section A of the joint procedure for reporting and notification under the EC Treaty and under the WTO Agreement as identified in Commission letter to Member States of 2 August 1995; (12) |
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10.

Section A of the joint procedure for reporting and notification under the EC Treaty and under the WTO Agreement as identified in Commission letter to Member States of 2 August 1995; (12)

| 11. | Commission letter to Member States SG(81) 12740 of 2 October 1981 (time limits for decisions) (13); |
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11.

Commission letter to Member States SG(81) 12740 of 2 October 1981 (time limits for decisions) (13);

| 12. | Commission letter to Member States of 30 April 1987 (Procedure pursuant to Article 93(2) of the EEC Treaty – time-limits) (14); |
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12.

Commission letter to Member States of 30 April 1987 (Procedure pursuant to Article 93(2) of the EEC Treaty – time-limits) (14);

| 13. | Commission communication to the Member States on the accelerated clearance of aid schemes for SMEs and of amendments of existing schemes (15); |
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13.

Commission communication to the Member States on the accelerated clearance of aid schemes for SMEs and of amendments of existing schemes (15);

| 14. | Accelerated procedure for processing notifications of employment aid Standard notification form (16); |
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14.

Accelerated procedure for processing notifications of employment aid Standard notification form (16);

| 15. | Commission letter to Member States of 27 June 1989 (Procedure pursuant to Article 93(2) of the EEC Treaty – Notice to Member States and other parties concerned to submit their comments) (17); |
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15.

Commission letter to Member States of 27 June 1989 (Procedure pursuant to Article 93(2) of the EEC Treaty – Notice to Member States and other parties concerned to submit their comments) (17);

| 16. | Commission Letter to Member States of 11 October 1990 (Notice to Member States and other parties about aid cases not objected to by the Commission) (18); |
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16.

Commission Letter to Member States of 11 October 1990 (Notice to Member States and other parties about aid cases not objected to by the Commission) (18);

| 17. | ‘Guide to procedures in State aid cases’ (19). |
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17.

‘Guide to procedures in State aid cases’ (19).

However, the Commission also wishes to inform Member States and interested parties that in so far as the provisions of Chapter V of Regulation (EC) 794/2004 only apply to decisions ordering the recovery of unlawful aid notified to Member States after the date of entry into force of the Regulation, the Commission communication of 8 May 2003 on the interest rates to be applied when aid granted unlawfully is being recovered (20) remains in effect as regards the execution by Member States of recovery orders notified before that date.

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(1)  OJ L 140, 30.4.2004.

(2)  OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 1.

(3)  OJ C 252, 30.9.1980, p. 2.

(4)  OJ C 318, 24.11.1983, p. 3.

(5)  OJ C 3, 05.01.1985, p. 2.

(6)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 58.

(7)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 59.

(8)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 64.

(9)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 68.

(10)  OJ C 156, 22.6.1995, p. 5.

(11)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 70.

(12)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 72. Section B of this letter, which covers reporting to the WTO under Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, remains applicable.

(13)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 89.

(14)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 90.

(15)  OJ C 213, 19.08.1992, p. 10.

(16)  OJ C 218, 27.07.1996, p. 4.

(17)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 99.

(18)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 100.

(19)  Competition Law in the European Communities, Volume IIA, Rules applicable to State aid, Brussels-Luxembourg 1999, ISBN 92-828-4008-5, English Version p. 23.

(20)  OJ C 110, 8.5.2003, p. 21.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/3 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Notice published pursuant to Article 19(3) of Council Regulation No 17 concerning case COMP/C.2/38.173 and 38.453 - joint selling of the media rights of the FA Premier League on an exclusive basis

(2004/C 115/02)

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1.   THE NOTIFICATION

| 1. | The Football Association Premier League Limited (FAPL) is a private limited company incorporated in 1992 and registered in the United Kingdom register of companies under company number 02719699. Its registered office is in London. The FAPL is governed in accordance with its Articles of Association and the Rules and Regulations adopted by it. The shareholders of the FAPL are those clubs which from season to season participate in the FA Premier League. |
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The Football Association Premier League Limited (FAPL) is a private limited company incorporated in 1992 and registered in the United Kingdom register of companies under company number 02719699. Its registered office is in London. The FAPL is governed in accordance with its Articles of Association and the Rules and Regulations adopted by it. The shareholders of the FAPL are those clubs which from season to season participate in the FA Premier League.

| 2. | The Board of the FAPL comprises a Chief Executive and non-executive Chairman, both of whom are appointed by a resolution of the clubs in general meeting. The powers of the Board are governed by the Articles of Association. Article 48 limits the power of the Board to enter into any broadcast contract without the prior approval by resolution of the clubs in a general meeting (1). A resolution of the clubs requires two thirds of the votes cast. |
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2.

The Board of the FAPL comprises a Chief Executive and non-executive Chairman, both of whom are appointed by a resolution of the clubs in general meeting. The powers of the Board are governed by the Articles of Association. Article 48 limits the power of the Board to enter into any broadcast contract without the prior approval by resolution of the clubs in a general meeting (1). A resolution of the clubs requires two thirds of the votes cast.

| 3. | On 23 June 2001, the Commission opened an own initiative investigation into the joint selling arrangements surrounding the FA Premier League competition. After contact with the FAPL, the latter notified its arrangements on 21 June 2002. The FAPL applied for a negative clearance under Article 81(1) of the EC Treaty or, failing this, an exemption under Article 81(3) of the EC Treaty in respect of its arrangements for the joint selling of the media rights of the FA Premier League. The media rights are sold by the FAPL on behalf of those clubs which are, from time to time, its members. The FAPL is therefore an association of undertakings, and action taken in relation to the media rights is therefore a decision of an association of undertakings. |
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3.

On 23 June 2001, the Commission opened an own initiative investigation into the joint selling arrangements surrounding the FA Premier League competition. After contact with the FAPL, the latter notified its arrangements on 21 June 2002. The FAPL applied for a negative clearance under Article 81(1) of the EC Treaty or, failing this, an exemption under Article 81(3) of the EC Treaty in respect of its arrangements for the joint selling of the media rights of the FA Premier League. The media rights are sold by the FAPL on behalf of those clubs which are, from time to time, its members. The FAPL is therefore an association of undertakings, and action taken in relation to the media rights is therefore a decision of an association of undertakings.

2.   The Statement of Objections

| 4. | The notified arrangement provides that the FAPL is granted the exclusive right to sell the media rights of the FA Premier League. This prevents clubs from taking independent commercial actions regarding the exploitation of these rights. Consequently, the FAPL negotiates and concludes contracts pertaining to the exploitation of the media rights of the FA Premier League. |
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4.

The notified arrangement provides that the FAPL is granted the exclusive right to sell the media rights of the FA Premier League. This prevents clubs from taking independent commercial actions regarding the exploitation of these rights. Consequently, the FAPL negotiates and concludes contracts pertaining to the exploitation of the media rights of the FA Premier League.

| 5. | In December 2002 the Commission issued a statement of objections addressed to the FAPL. The statement of objections analysed the horizontal agreement to sell rights jointly, and the manner in which that agreement was implemented in practice. |
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5.

In December 2002 the Commission issued a statement of objections addressed to the FAPL. The statement of objections analysed the horizontal agreement to sell rights jointly, and the manner in which that agreement was implemented in practice.

| 6. | The arrangements restrict competition in the upstream markets for the acquisition of media rights of football. These markets are closely linked with the downstream markets on which those rights are used to provide services to consumers. The most commercially important of these markets are the television markets, where, for example, free-TV broadcasters compete for advertisers and pay-TV broadcasters compete for subscribers: the restrictions therefore affect the downstream markets as well. Football has proven to be a driving force not only for the development TV services but is also an essential programme item for free TV broadcasters. |
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6.

The arrangements restrict competition in the upstream markets for the acquisition of media rights of football. These markets are closely linked with the downstream markets on which those rights are used to provide services to consumers. The most commercially important of these markets are the television markets, where, for example, free-TV broadcasters compete for advertisers and pay-TV broadcasters compete for subscribers: the restrictions therefore affect the downstream markets as well. Football has proven to be a driving force not only for the development TV services but is also an essential programme item for free TV broadcasters.

| 7. | The statement of objections stated that any possible efficiencies and benefits that joint selling could provide in the media markets were negated by the commercial policy pursued by the FAPL. This is because the joint and exclusive sale of large packages of media rights created barriers to entry, various restrictions on the output of the FAPL limited the development of products and markets, and generally the sales policy led to foreclosure on downstream markets. The restrictions therefore led to further media concentration and hampered competition between media operators. |
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7.

The statement of objections stated that any possible efficiencies and benefits that joint selling could provide in the media markets were negated by the commercial policy pursued by the FAPL. This is because the joint and exclusive sale of large packages of media rights created barriers to entry, various restrictions on the output of the FAPL limited the development of products and markets, and generally the sales policy led to foreclosure on downstream markets. The restrictions therefore led to further media concentration and hampered competition between media operators.

| 8. | On 18 March 2003, the FAPL submitted its formal reply to the statement of objections, denying that the arrangements restricted competition on any market. |
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8.

On 18 March 2003, the FAPL submitted its formal reply to the statement of objections, denying that the arrangements restricted competition on any market.

| 9. | Several third parties asked and were admitted as interested third parties to the proceedings. Several others also submitted observations on the notified arrangements. These observations added no new arguments in favour of the notified arrangement to those submitted by the FAPL in its notification. These relate essentially to solidarity, the social and economic aspects of sport, and the balance in sport competition between rich and poor clubs and associations. Some third parties argued, however, that the solidarity measures were currently insufficient and should be improved, were an exemption to be granted. Other third parties argued that although joint selling was an efficient means to sell some products, the importance of the FAPL on various media markets meant that in practice the joint selling had negative consequences on those markets. |
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9.

Several third parties asked and were admitted as interested third parties to the proceedings. Several others also submitted observations on the notified arrangements. These observations added no new arguments in favour of the notified arrangement to those submitted by the FAPL in its notification. These relate essentially to solidarity, the social and economic aspects of sport, and the balance in sport competition between rich and poor clubs and associations. Some third parties argued, however, that the solidarity measures were currently insufficient and should be improved, were an exemption to be granted. Other third parties argued that although joint selling was an efficient means to sell some products, the importance of the FAPL on various media markets meant that in practice the joint selling had negative consequences on those markets.

| 10. | Notwithstanding the FAPL's belief that the arrangements did not restrict competition, the Commission and the FAPL began settlement discussions following their reply to the statement of objections. This led to a number of changes being put in place in June 2003. The FAPL presented a preliminary outline of a possible new commercial policy, including a new rights segmentation table for the exploitation of all media rights of the FA Premier League, including radio, television, Internet, and UMTS, and physical media rights (such as DVD, VHS, CD-ROM, etc.). |
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10.

Notwithstanding the FAPL's belief that the arrangements did not restrict competition, the Commission and the FAPL began settlement discussions following their reply to the statement of objections. This led to a number of changes being put in place in June 2003. The FAPL presented a preliminary outline of a possible new commercial policy, including a new rights segmentation table for the exploitation of all media rights of the FA Premier League, including radio, television, Internet, and UMTS, and physical media rights (such as DVD, VHS, CD-ROM, etc.).

| 11. | This was followed in July 2003 by the FAPL issuing an invitation to tender for a number of media rights for the 2004 to 2007 seasons, most notably four packages of live TV rights, all four of which were ultimately won by BSkyB. |
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11.

This was followed in July 2003 by the FAPL issuing an invitation to tender for a number of media rights for the 2004 to 2007 seasons, most notably four packages of live TV rights, all four of which were ultimately won by BSkyB.

| 12. | The Commission raised certain concerns about the rights that were offered, as well as the conduct and the outcome of the tender procedure. Further settlement discussions took place in the second half of 2003, culminating in a provisional agreement involving commitments from both the FAPL and BSkyB in December 2003. |
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12.

The Commission raised certain concerns about the rights that were offered, as well as the conduct and the outcome of the tender procedure. Further settlement discussions took place in the second half of 2003, culminating in a provisional agreement involving commitments from both the FAPL and BSkyB in December 2003.

| 13. | The present notice invites comments on the commitments offered by the FAPL, which were designed to address the Commission's concerns set out in the December 2002 statement of objections. The commitments offered by BSkyB address the separate concerns resulting from the bid and award of the live TV packages to BSkyB. As such they fall outside the scope of the present Notice and were part of a separate consultation exercise with potential buyers of those rights. |
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13.

The present notice invites comments on the commitments offered by the FAPL, which were designed to address the Commission's concerns set out in the December 2002 statement of objections. The commitments offered by BSkyB address the separate concerns resulting from the bid and award of the live TV packages to BSkyB. As such they fall outside the scope of the present Notice and were part of a separate consultation exercise with potential buyers of those rights.

3.   The Revised Rights Proposals

| 14. | The revisions to the FAPL joint selling arrangements will take effect in two stages. The first, already largely implemented, apply to the rights for the 2004 to 2007 seasons. The second stage begins with the tender process for the 2007 season onwards. |
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14.

The revisions to the FAPL joint selling arrangements will take effect in two stages. The first, already largely implemented, apply to the rights for the 2004 to 2007 seasons. The second stage begins with the tender process for the 2007 season onwards.

| 15. | In respect of all of the rights packages exploited centrally by the FAPL, in the event that any rights packages are not sold by the FAPL, or are sold but core rights remain unexploited, the rights will revert to the clubs for individual exploitation. |
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15.

In respect of all of the rights packages exploited centrally by the FAPL, in the event that any rights packages are not sold by the FAPL, or are sold but core rights remain unexploited, the rights will revert to the clubs for individual exploitation.

3.1.   Television broadcasting rights

General Principles

| 16. | The FAPL will award the TV rights of the FA Premier League following a public invitation to broadcasters to bid. The TV rights contracts shall be concluded for a period not exceeding three FA Premier League seasons. |
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16.

The FAPL will award the TV rights of the FA Premier League following a public invitation to broadcasters to bid. The TV rights contracts shall be concluded for a period not exceeding three FA Premier League seasons.

| 17. | The FAPL maintains that there is a need to maintain a certain number of matches on Saturday afternoons, to maintain the traditional character of the FA Premier League competition. Some matches will continue to be played at 15.00 on Saturday. In light of the Football Association's decision not to authorise the broadcasting of football matches played during its main fixture on Saturday afternoons (2), live television coverage of these matches will not be possible. The FAPL will continue to comply with other objective scheduling constraints such as the requirements of the police, and constraints caused by the participation of FA Premier League teams in other competitions. |
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17.

The FAPL maintains that there is a need to maintain a certain number of matches on Saturday afternoons, to maintain the traditional character of the FA Premier League competition. Some matches will continue to be played at 15.00 on Saturday. In light of the Football Association's decision not to authorise the broadcasting of football matches played during its main fixture on Saturday afternoons (2), live television coverage of these matches will not be possible. The FAPL will continue to comply with other objective scheduling constraints such as the requirements of the police, and constraints caused by the participation of FA Premier League teams in other competitions.

| 18. | The FAPL will offer its TV rights in several packages, although the precise number of rights in each package may vary over time. Near-live packages of rights for those matches not broadcast live will be made available. The FAPL will also offer one or more packages of terrestrial highlights, to be made available to free to air broadcasters only. |
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18.

The FAPL will offer its TV rights in several packages, although the precise number of rights in each package may vary over time. Near-live packages of rights for those matches not broadcast live will be made available. The FAPL will also offer one or more packages of terrestrial highlights, to be made available to free to air broadcasters only.

| 19. | As of midnight Sunday for Saturday matches, and midnight the same day for all other matches, both the FAPL and the football clubs can exploit the deferred TV rights. FAPL exploitation shall be related to action from the whole of the FA Premier League; the individual football clubs exploitation shall be in relation to matches in which they participate, it must be ‘club branded’ and must not be bundled with rights of other clubs to create a competing FA Premier League programming offer, save that football clubs may under certain circumstances combine their TV rights with a view to sharing costs of production or distribution. These club rights can only be exercised on dedicated club channels. |
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19.

As of midnight Sunday for Saturday matches, and midnight the same day for all other matches, both the FAPL and the football clubs can exploit the deferred TV rights. FAPL exploitation shall be related to action from the whole of the FA Premier League; the individual football clubs exploitation shall be in relation to matches in which they participate, it must be ‘club branded’ and must not be bundled with rights of other clubs to create a competing FA Premier League programming offer, save that football clubs may under certain circumstances combine their TV rights with a view to sharing costs of production or distribution. These club rights can only be exercised on dedicated club channels.

| 20. | In addition, however, each club which chooses not to exploit TV rights via a club channel can sell its home games to a broadcaster from midnight on the day after the match for a one-off free-TV or pay- TV broadcast of the full match at any time prior to the start of the next full fixture programme of Premier League matches. These club rights may not be sold in such a way as to allow a user to produce a product which runs counter to the interests of the FAPL or of the holders of the centrally marketed packages through the production of a bundled product or which otherwise undermines the benefits of central branding and/or marketing. Therefore, no more than two clubs may sell to the same broadcaster its home match out of any full fixture programme of 10 Premier League matches. Further, broadcasters must ensure that in any programme, based to any extent on rights sold by the clubs, the broadcast of a single club's home match does not exceed 30 % of the total duration of that programme and that the broadcast of the home matches of any two clubs does not exceed 50 % of the total duration of that programme. |
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20.

In addition, however, each club which chooses not to exploit TV rights via a club channel can sell its home games to a broadcaster from midnight on the day after the match for a one-off free-TV or pay- TV broadcast of the full match at any time prior to the start of the next full fixture programme of Premier League matches. These club rights may not be sold in such a way as to allow a user to produce a product which runs counter to the interests of the FAPL or of the holders of the centrally marketed packages through the production of a bundled product or which otherwise undermines the benefits of central branding and/or marketing. Therefore, no more than two clubs may sell to the same broadcaster its home match out of any full fixture programme of 10 Premier League matches. Further, broadcasters must ensure that in any programme, based to any extent on rights sold by the clubs, the broadcast of a single club's home match does not exceed 30 % of the total duration of that programme and that the broadcast of the home matches of any two clubs does not exceed 50 % of the total duration of that programme.

| 21. | Contrary to its previous practice, the FAPL will always require separate bids for each package of media rights relating to the United Kingdom and Ireland. In addition, the FAPL will make available one additional live match to be broadcast each Saturday at 15.00 for the market in Ireland for the current contract round, and will keep the situation under review in the future to determine if more matches should be made available. |
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21.

Contrary to its previous practice, the FAPL will always require separate bids for each package of media rights relating to the United Kingdom and Ireland. In addition, the FAPL will make available one additional live match to be broadcast each Saturday at 15.00 for the market in Ireland for the current contract round, and will keep the situation under review in the future to determine if more matches should be made available.

2004 to 2007

| 22. | More live rights have been made available under the new contracts than were made available in the past. For the 2004 to 2007 seasons, 138 matches per year will be broadcast live, as compared to 106 matches per year under the previous contract. All four live packages were bought by BSkyB: BSkyB's bids and the outcome of the bids raised separate competition concerns and led to commitments from BSkyB. The Commission conducted a separate consultation exercise with parties specifically interested in the BSkyB commitments. |
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22.

More live rights have been made available under the new contracts than were made available in the past. For the 2004 to 2007 seasons, 138 matches per year will be broadcast live, as compared to 106 matches per year under the previous contract. All four live packages were bought by BSkyB: BSkyB's bids and the outcome of the bids raised separate competition concerns and led to commitments from BSkyB. The Commission conducted a separate consultation exercise with parties specifically interested in the BSkyB commitments.

| 23. | The near live TV rights were sold in a single package of 242 matches. On weekends, this package is currently made available in two stages: on Saturdays, the first match will be available as of 20.30 on the day of the match, otherwise, the remaining matches are available at the earlier of 22.00 or the end of the first run of the terrestrial highlights package. |
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23.

The near live TV rights were sold in a single package of 242 matches. On weekends, this package is currently made available in two stages: on Saturdays, the first match will be available as of 20.30 on the day of the match, otherwise, the remaining matches are available at the earlier of 22.00 or the end of the first run of the terrestrial highlights package.

2007 onwards

| 24. | Beginning with the rights for the 2007 season, the FAPL will specify that no single buyer is able to acquire exclusively all of the centrally marketed live rights packages: the packages will continue to be balanced, reflecting prevailing market conditions and taking into account the requirements of broadcasters and the object of showcasing the Premier League competition. |
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24.

Beginning with the rights for the 2007 season, the FAPL will specify that no single buyer is able to acquire exclusively all of the centrally marketed live rights packages: the packages will continue to be balanced, reflecting prevailing market conditions and taking into account the requirements of broadcasters and the object of showcasing the Premier League competition.

| 25. | The FAPL and the Commission will jointly commission an independent economic study to evaluate, in the context of the market situation in the United kingdom, the parameters within which a variable financial bid for a package of live rights (i.e. a bid whose financial terms varies depending on what other packages of rights are also awarded) by a dominant bidder may be justified by reference to the economic and commercial value of the relevant rights packages to the bidder in question. |
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25.

The FAPL and the Commission will jointly commission an independent economic study to evaluate, in the context of the market situation in the United kingdom, the parameters within which a variable financial bid for a package of live rights (i.e. a bid whose financial terms varies depending on what other packages of rights are also awarded) by a dominant bidder may be justified by reference to the economic and commercial value of the relevant rights packages to the bidder in question.

3.2.   Internet

| 26. | Both the FAPL (in respect of all matches) and the clubs (in respect of matches in which they participate) will have a right to provide video content on the Internet as of midnight on the night of the match. |
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26.

Both the FAPL (in respect of all matches) and the clubs (in respect of matches in which they participate) will have a right to provide video content on the Internet as of midnight on the night of the match.

| 27. | As with all other rights, these embargoes will be kept under review. |
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27.

As with all other rights, these embargoes will be kept under review.

3.3.   Wireless 3G/UMTS product

| 28. | Both the FAPL (in respect of all matches) and the clubs (in respect of matches in which they participate) will have a right to provide audio/video content via UMTS services. The FAPL will (to the extent that the FA's implementation of Article 48 of the UEFA Statutes permits) sell an effectively live mobile clips package to all games (any delay being limited to the technical need to repurpose the clips). The clubs will be able to provide mobile content as of midnight on the day following the match. |
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28.

Both the FAPL (in respect of all matches) and the clubs (in respect of matches in which they participate) will have a right to provide audio/video content via UMTS services. The FAPL will (to the extent that the FA's implementation of Article 48 of the UEFA Statutes permits) sell an effectively live mobile clips package to all games (any delay being limited to the technical need to repurpose the clips). The clubs will be able to provide mobile content as of midnight on the day following the match.

| 29. | As with all other rights, these embargoes will be kept under review. |
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29.

As with all other rights, these embargoes will be kept under review.

3.4.   Radio broadcasting rights

| 30. | The FAPL has increased the number of radio rights available, and has allowed for two matches to be broadcast live, nationally, on Saturday afternoons. As radio capacity increases over the next years, the number of matches made available will be kept under review. |
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30.

The FAPL has increased the number of radio rights available, and has allowed for two matches to be broadcast live, nationally, on Saturday afternoons. As radio capacity increases over the next years, the number of matches made available will be kept under review.

THE COMMISSION'S INTENTIONS

| 31. | On the basis of the foregoing, and once Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 has become applicable, the Commission intends to adopt a decision making the commitments offered by the FAPL legally enforceable and subsequently close the file. |
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31.

On the basis of the foregoing, and once Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 has become applicable, the Commission intends to adopt a decision making the commitments offered by the FAPL legally enforceable and subsequently close the file.

| 32. | The full text of the FAPL's commitments is available by email from Kevin.Coates@cec.eu.int. |
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32.

The full text of the FAPL's commitments is available by email from Kevin.Coates@cec.eu.int.

| 33. | Before adopting any such decision, the Commission invites third parties to send their observations within one month of the publication of this notice to the following address quoting the reference COMP/38.173 - Joint selling of the media rights to the FA Premier League on an exclusive basis:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Antitrust Registry |
| Office J-70 0/18 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax (32-2) 295 01 28 |
| Email: Kevin.Coates@cec.eu.int |

33.

Before adopting any such decision, the Commission invites third parties to send their observations within one month of the publication of this notice to the following address quoting the reference COMP/38.173 - Joint selling of the media rights to the FA Premier League on an exclusive basis:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Antitrust Registry

Office J-70 0/18

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (32-2) 295 01 28

Email: Kevin.Coates@cec.eu.int

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(1)  Article 48 of the Articles of Association of the FAPL provides that: ‘The Board shall not in relation to any dealings relating to television, broadcasting, sponsorship or like transactions or other matters materially affecting the commercial interests of the Members enter into any contract or agreement or conduct themselves in any way as would bind the FAPL to any contract or agreement without the prior authority or approval by Resolution of the Members.’

(2)  As allowed by Article 48 of UEFA's Statutes and Article 3 of UEFA's Broadcasting Regulation on ‘blocked hours’.

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Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 93/38/EEC

List of services regarded as excluded from the scope of Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (1) pursuant to Article 8 thereof

(2004/C 115/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Directive 93/38/EEC is applicable in particular to contracts awarded by telecommunications operators; however its constraints are no longer justified where there is effective competition after the liberalisation of this sector. For this purpose Article 8 of the Directive lays down that where there is effective competition in the telecommunications services market, procurements for the provision of these services may be exempted from the scope of the Directive. In its Communication on public procurement in the European Union (2), the Commission indicated that it would examine whether this Article could be applied.

In a Communication published on 3 June 1999 in the Official Journal of the European Communities
   (3), the Commission provided, for information purposes, a list of telecommunications services regarded as excluded from the scope of Directive 93/38/EEC by virtue of Article 8 thereof. This list was based on the competitive situation, as referred to by the Court of Justice of the European Communities in its judgment of 26 March 1996 in Case C-392/93 The Queen v. HM Treasury, exparte British Telecommunications plc
   (4), in connection with the interpretation of the same article in the precedent directive (5), which existed at that time. The Communication stated that the list would be updated according to developments in the condi-tions of effective competition in telecommunications markets in question.

Subsequently, the Commission submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal for a directive coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy and transport sectors (6). This proposal excluded the telecommunications sector as a relevant activity since it was no longer necessary to regulate purchases by entities operating in this sector. It was consequently proposed that the exclusion comes into force simultaneously in all Member States, since the Commission, when adopting its proposal in May 2000, was certain that rapid progress following liberalisation would continue and produce effects before the proposal could come into force.

The Commission also submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal for a directive on the coordination of procedures for the award of public supply contracts, public service contracts and public works contracts (7). In view of the situation of effective competition in the telecommunications sector following the implementation of the Community rules aimed at liberalising that sector, public contracts relating to telecommunications are to be excluded from the scope of this Directive whenever they are awarded with the principal purpose of enabling contracting authorities to carry out specific activities in the telecommunications sector.

On 31 December 2000, the last additional implementation period granted to a Member State (8) for full liberalisation of the telecommunications market has elapsed, which now formally completes the liberalisation process in all 15 Member States.

Moreover, in its Sixth Report on the Implementation of the Telecommunications Regulatory Package (9), the Commission noted the progress achieved by the Member States in implementing the legislative framework underpinning the full liberalisation of telecommunications markets. In particular, it noted that the national regulatory authorities are applying the key regulatory principles of the current framework and are active in opening up the market to competition. Liberalisation has now occurred in the telecommunications sector and effective competition exists in all Member States, as indicated in the annexes to the sixth report.

On 2 January 2001, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on unbundled access to the local loop (10) entered into force. This regulation sets out the obligations on notified operators and on national regulatory authorities to ensure the provision of unbundled access to the local loop in order to promote and to enforce further competition in voice tele-phony and data services. Its provisions are directly applicable in all 15 Member States.

In a notice published on 13 March 2002 in the Official Journal of the European Communities
   (11), the Commission invited the contracting authorities in the telecommunications sector in Greece, Luxembourg and Portugal to inform it, under Article 8(2) of Directive 93/38/EEC, of which of the remaining telecommunications services they considered to be excluded from the scope of that Directive, pursuant to its Article 8(1), given that other entities were free to offer the same services in the same geographical area under essentially identical conditions (12).

Since the regulatory framework for telecommunications had been successful in creating the conditions for effective competition in the telecommunications sector during the transition from monopoly to full competition, the European Parliament and the Council adopted a new regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (13), which replaced the former one by 25 July 2003 (14) and 31 October 2003 (15) respectively.

On 31 March 2004, the European Parliament and the Council adopted the legislative package on public procurement (16), which excludes telecommunications, as a sector now subject to effec-tive competition, from the scope of the legislation (17).

In view of the above, the Commission is publishing, for the purposes of information, the fol-lowing list of telecommunications services regarded as excluded from the scope of Directive 93/38/EEC by virtue of Article 8 thereof. The list provides an update of the aforementioned communication according to developments in the conditions of effective competition in the telecommunications markets in question.

The effect of the applicability of Article 8(1) is that purchases for the provision of telecom-munications services within all 15 Member States will no longer be subject to the detailed provisions of that Directive.

The categorisation of the services has been done to facilitate the task of analysing competition and to help industry understand the practical impact of telecommunications liberalisation on the application of procurement rules. Taken together, the Commission considers that these categories cover all of the telecommunications services referred to in Article 1(14) and (15) of Directive 93/38/EEC and comply with the terminology used in Art. 1(4)(c)(ii) of that Directive.

| Categories of services exempted | Geographical areas concerned |
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| Public fixed telephony | All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom) |
| Public mobile telephony | All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom) |
| Satellite services | All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom) |
| Transmission of data/value-added services (telephone cards, Internet, call-back con-nection) | All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom) |

Categories of services exempted

Geographical areas concerned

Public fixed telephony

All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Public mobile telephony

All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Satellite services

All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom)

Transmission of data/value-added services (telephone cards, Internet, call-back con-nection)

All 15 Member States (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom)

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(1)  OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 84. Directive as last amended by Directive 98/4/EC (OJ L 101, 1.4.1998, p. 1).

(2)  Public Procurement in the European Union, Communication of the Commission 11.3.1998, COM(98) 143 final.

(3)  ‘List of services regarded as excluded from the scope of Council Directive 93/38/EEC of 14 June 1993 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors pursuant to Article 8 thereof’, Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Directive 93/38/EEC (OJ C 156, 3.6.1999, p. 3).

(4)  [1996] ECR I-1631.

(5)  Council Directive 90/531/EEC of 17 September 1990 on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 297, 29. 10. 1990, p. 1).

(6)  Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy and transport sectors, COM(2000) 276 of 10 May 2000 (OJ C 29E, 30.1.2001, p. 112).

(7)  Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of public supply contracts, public service contracts and public works contracts, COM(2000) 275 of 10 May 2000 (OJ C 29E, 30.1.2001, p. 11).

(8)  Commission Decision 97/607/EC (OJ L 245, 9.9.1997, p. 6).

(9)  Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM(2000) 814 of 7 December 2000.

(10)  Regulation (EC) No 2887/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on unbundled access to the local loop (OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 4).

(11)  Notice to contracting authorities in the telecommunications sector in Greece, Luxembourg and Portugal (2002/C 64/07) (OJ C 64, 13.3.2002, p.10).

(12)  One contracting entity from the Member States concerned replied to the Commission's invitation.

(13)  Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities (Access Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 7); Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 21); Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33); Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 51); Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37).

(14)  Articles 26 to 28 of the Framework Directive.

(15)  Article 19 in conjunction with Article 17(1) of the Directive on privacy and electronic communications.

(16)  Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors; Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts.

(17)  Articles 3 to 7 of Directive 2004/17/EC no longer include telecommunications as a relevant activity; see also Articles 13, 57 and 68 of Directive 2004/18/EC.

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List of grants awarded over the 2003 financial year on budget heading B1-3 8 2

(published under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002)

(2004/C 115/04)

ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES

| Name of applicant (acronym) | Name of applicant (full) | Street | Postcode | Town | Country | Amount granted (EUR) | % | Title / Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AEFPR | Association Européenne de Formation Paysanne et Rurale | Rue Sablonnière, 18 | 1000 | Brussels | Belgium | 39 454 | 50 % | The impact of the reform of the CAP and enlargement of the EU to include the CEECs on agricultural incomes and the number and type of holdings - Action 1: CAP seminar in Rome: ‘Evolution of the CAP and the prospects for sustainable rural development - taking Italy as an example’ |
| | | | | | | 42 280 | 50 % | The impact of the reform of the CAP and enlargement of the EU to include the CEECs on agricultural incomes and the number and type of holdings - Action 3: Conference in Brussels: ‘What kind of farms does Europe need and how many? How will the reform of the CAP affect farm incomes and the number and type of holdings in the European Union’ |
| ASAJA Granada | Asociacion Agraria-Jovenes Agricultores | Calle Sevilla no 5, bajo | 18003 | Granada | Spain | 14 444 | 50 % | ‘Agrodiffusion’ - Action 1: seminar on ‘Agriculture and society’ |
| | | | | | Spain | 14 055 | 50 % | ‘Agrodiffusion’ - Action 2: seminar on ‘Agriculture and consumers’ |
| CAP | Confederação dos Agricultores de Portugal | Av. Do Colégio Militar - Lote 1786 | PT-1549-012 | Lisbon | Portugal | 22 140 | 50 % | Action 2: Trip to Poland: ‘Enlargement of the European Union - exchange of experience’ |
| CIA Emilia Romagna | Confederazione Italiana degli Agricoltori-Romagna | Via en Vittorio Bigari 5/2 | 40128 | Bologna | Italy | 13 848 | 50 % | Economic outlook and targeted application model for the mid-term review of the CAP - Seminar in Bologna - Action 1: ‘Second pillar/decoupling aid’ |
| | | | | | | 14 595 | 50 % | Action 2: ‘Audit and best practice vis-à-vis the new WTO’ |
| | | | | | | 14 408 | 50 % | Action 3: ‘WTO and milk/new milk scheme’ |
| | | | | | | 20 000 | 50 % | Action 4: Congress in Modena. Workshop on ‘integrating the agri-food system and quality production’ |
| | | | | | | 12 500 | 50 % | Action 5: trip to Hungary: ‘Economic outlook and targeted application model for the mid-term review of the CAP’ |
| CIA TOSCANA | Confederazione Italiana degli Agricoltori-Toscane | via Jacopo Nardi 41 | 50132 | Florence | Italy | 22 265 | 50 % | Information programme on the development of Community policy on agriculture and rural development - Action 1: information brochures |
| COAG Segovia | Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos | C/Carretera de Valladolid 2 | 40003 | Segovia | Spain | 13 279 | 50 % | Focus on the mid-term review of the CAP - Action 1: Information conferences - 20 cities |
| EFNCP | European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism | Kindrochaid, Gruinart, Isle of Islay | PA44 7 PT | Scotland | United Kingdom | 23 787 | 50 % | Action 1: Seminar on ‘Exploring the impact of decoupled payments under the mid-term review of the CAP on high nature value farming systems in the Europe of 15’ |
| | | | | | | 31 723 | 50 % | Action 2: Seminar on ‘livestock systems in the CEECs’ |
| EHNE | Euskal herriko nakazarien elkartasuna | Plaza Simon Bolivar no 14 | 1003 | Vitoria-Gasteiz | Spain | 32 985 | 50 % | ‘Defending the CAP’, Action No 1: Seminar on ‘new installations in the rural environment’ |
| | | | | | | 42 362 | 50 % | Action No 2: Agricultural exchange trip to Hungary |
| | | | | | | 37 368 | 50 % | Action No 3: Seminar on the sheep sector |
| | | | | | | 28 101 | 50 % | Action 4: seminar on ‘the process of rural development’ |
| GESASE | General Confederation of Greek Associations | Kifisias Avenue, 16 | 11526 | Athens | Greece | 31 203 | 50 % | ‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 1: Seminar in Thessaloniki |
| | | | | | | 25 845 | 50 % | ‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 2: Seminar in Heraklion |
| | | | | | | 28 277 | 50 % | ‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 3: Seminar in Athens |
| | | | | | | 21 038 | 50 % | ‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 4: Seminar in Zante |
| | | | | | | 23 196 | 50 % | ‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 5: Seminar in Corinth |
| Total activity programmes | 569 153 | | |

Name of applicant (acronym)

Name of applicant (full)

Street

Postcode

Town

Country

Amount granted (EUR)

%

Title / Description

AEFPR

Association Européenne de Formation Paysanne et Rurale

Rue Sablonnière, 18

1000

Brussels

Belgium

39 454

50 %

The impact of the reform of the CAP and enlargement of the EU to include the CEECs on agricultural incomes and the number and type of holdings - Action 1: CAP seminar in Rome: ‘Evolution of the CAP and the prospects for sustainable rural development - taking Italy as an example’

42 280

50 %

The impact of the reform of the CAP and enlargement of the EU to include the CEECs on agricultural incomes and the number and type of holdings - Action 3: Conference in Brussels: ‘What kind of farms does Europe need and how many? How will the reform of the CAP affect farm incomes and the number and type of holdings in the European Union’

ASAJA Granada

Asociacion Agraria-Jovenes Agricultores

Calle Sevilla no 5, bajo

18003

Granada

Spain

14 444

50 %

‘Agrodiffusion’ - Action 1: seminar on ‘Agriculture and society’

Spain

14 055

50 %

‘Agrodiffusion’ - Action 2: seminar on ‘Agriculture and consumers’

CAP

Confederação dos Agricultores de Portugal

Av. Do Colégio Militar - Lote 1786

PT-1549-012

Lisbon

Portugal

22 140

50 %

Action 2: Trip to Poland: ‘Enlargement of the European Union - exchange of experience’

CIA Emilia Romagna

Confederazione Italiana degli Agricoltori-Romagna

Via en Vittorio Bigari 5/2

40128

Bologna

Italy

13 848

50 %

Economic outlook and targeted application model for the mid-term review of the CAP - Seminar in Bologna - Action 1: ‘Second pillar/decoupling aid’

14 595

50 %

Action 2: ‘Audit and best practice vis-à-vis the new WTO’

14 408

50 %

Action 3: ‘WTO and milk/new milk scheme’

20 000

50 %

Action 4: Congress in Modena. Workshop on ‘integrating the agri-food system and quality production’

12 500

50 %

Action 5: trip to Hungary: ‘Economic outlook and targeted application model for the mid-term review of the CAP’

CIA TOSCANA

Confederazione Italiana degli Agricoltori-Toscane

via Jacopo Nardi 41

50132

Florence

Italy

22 265

50 %

Information programme on the development of Community policy on agriculture and rural development - Action 1: information brochures

COAG Segovia

Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos

C/Carretera de Valladolid 2

40003

Segovia

Spain

13 279

50 %

Focus on the mid-term review of the CAP - Action 1: Information conferences - 20 cities

EFNCP

European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism

Kindrochaid, Gruinart, Isle of Islay

PA44 7 PT

Scotland

United Kingdom

23 787

50 %

Action 1: Seminar on ‘Exploring the impact of decoupled payments under the mid-term review of the CAP on high nature value farming systems in the Europe of 15’

31 723

50 %

Action 2: Seminar on ‘livestock systems in the CEECs’

EHNE

Euskal herriko nakazarien elkartasuna

Plaza Simon Bolivar no 14

1003

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Spain

32 985

50 %

‘Defending the CAP’, Action No 1: Seminar on ‘new installations in the rural environment’

42 362

50 %

Action No 2: Agricultural exchange trip to Hungary

37 368

50 %

Action No 3: Seminar on the sheep sector

28 101

50 %

Action 4: seminar on ‘the process of rural development’

GESASE

General Confederation of Greek Associations

Kifisias Avenue, 16

11526

Athens

Greece

31 203

50 %

‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 1: Seminar in Thessaloniki

25 845

50 %

‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 2: Seminar in Heraklion

28 277

50 %

‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 3: Seminar in Athens

21 038

50 %

‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 4: Seminar in Zante

23 196

50 %

‘A reformed CAP: new prospects and challenges’ - Action 5: Seminar in Corinth

Total activity programmes

569 153

SPECIFIC INFORMATION MEASURES

| Name of applicant (acronym) | Name of applicant (full) | Street | Postcode | Town | Country | Amount granted (EUR) | % | Title / Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AGORA Europe | IDEM | Rue des Caves, 3 | 92310 | Sèvres | France | 35  685 | 50 % | Initial meeting with Members of the European Parliament |
| Agrarsoziale Gesellschaft e.V | IDEM | Kurze Geismarstrasse, 33 | 37073 | Göttingen | Germany | 36  481 | 50 % | Information visit by rural development actors from Poland to Germany |
| Alliance | Alliance paysans-écologistes-consommateurs | Rue de Malte, 40 | 75011 | Paris | France | 55  000 | 49 % | First European meeting on the contract between farmers and society for the supply of quality products |
| CEA | Confédération Européenne de l'Agriculture | Rue de la Science, 23-25, bte 23 | 1040 | Brussels | Belgium | 99  000 | 34 % | European agricultural congress: ‘promoting the European agricultural identity in a global economy’ |
| Commune di Capannoli | IDEM | Via Volterrana, no 223 | 56033 | Capannoli | Italy | 16  595 | 50 % | ‘Holidays on the farm in Greece: promoting this type of holiday’ |
| COPA | Comité des Organisations Professionnelles Agricoles de l'Union Européenne | Rue de la Science, 23-25 | 1040 | Brussels | Belgium | 52  518 | 50 % | European information seminar on the horticultural sector |
| Diputacion Foral de Alava | IDEM | Postas no 18 | 1001 | Vitoria-Gasteiz-Alava | Spain | 14  000 | 50 % | From the CAP to the vineyard: the way to training and information |
| Equalita | IDEM | Lütticher Strasse 67 | 50674 | Cologne | Germany | 37  870 | 50 % | Conference in Latvia on women in the rural world |
| EUROPEA International | IDEM | Holstenstrasse 106-108 | 24103 | Kiel | Germany | 33  262 | 50 % | International Agricultural Forum on the CAP |
| EUROSPORT | IDEM | Rue Gaston et René Caudron | 92798 | Issy-Les-Moulineaux | France | 1 00  000 | 50 % | Production and broadcasting of a TV spot on the CAP and health: ‘Food for life, food for performance’ |
| Jovenes Agricultores Alto Aragon | IDEM | C/Fernando el Catolico' 16 | 22300 | Barbastro | Spain | 30  900 | 50 % | ‘Information day on the reform of the CAP’ |
| Montagna e Europa | IDEM | c/o Sala di Cultura ‘De Luca’, Borgo Prà 3 | 32100 | Belluno | Italy | 13  500 | 50 % | Prospects and opportunities for the CAP |
| Ökosoziales Forum Österreich | IDEM | Franz Josefs-Kai 13 | 1010 | Vienna | Austria | 46  112 | 50 % | Fact-finding mission and conferences: ‘Sustainable rural development’ |
| Parco del Delta del Po | IDEM | Via Cavour no 11 | 44022 | Camacchio | Italy | 25  040 | 50 % | ‘The new CAP: concrete proposals on sustainable, multifunctional agriculture’ |
| Provincia di Ancona | IDEM | Corso Stamira 60 | 60122 | Ancona | Italy | 76  552 | 50 % | Informa project: ‘the challenges facing the European farming community: problems and opportunities. Training and information measure for farmers in Adriatic and Mediterranean regions’ |
| ANH | Anaptiksiaki Irakliou | Archanes | 701 00 | Heraklion | Greece | 15  000 | 50 % | Conference on quality products and agricultural development |
| Provincia di Arezzo | IDEM | Piazza della Libertà no 3 | 52100 | Arezzo | Italy | 14  460 | 50 % | The CAP and the environment: development and prospects |
| Total specific information measures | 7 01  975 | | |
| Overall total (specific information measures and activity programmes) | 1 2 71  128 | | |

Name of applicant (acronym)

Name of applicant (full)

Street

Postcode

Town

Country

Amount granted (EUR)

%

Title / Description

AGORA Europe

IDEM

Rue des Caves, 3

92310

Sèvres

France

35  685

50 %

Initial meeting with Members of the European Parliament

Agrarsoziale Gesellschaft e.V

IDEM

Kurze Geismarstrasse, 33

37073

Göttingen

Germany

36  481

50 %

Information visit by rural development actors from Poland to Germany

Alliance

Alliance paysans-écologistes-consommateurs

Rue de Malte, 40

75011

Paris

France

55  000

49 %

First European meeting on the contract between farmers and society for the supply of quality products

CEA

Confédération Européenne de l'Agriculture

Rue de la Science, 23-25, bte 23

1040

Brussels

Belgium

99  000

34 %

European agricultural congress: ‘promoting the European agricultural identity in a global economy’

Commune di Capannoli

IDEM

Via Volterrana, no 223

56033

Capannoli

Italy

16  595

50 %

‘Holidays on the farm in Greece: promoting this type of holiday’

COPA

Comité des Organisations Professionnelles Agricoles de l'Union Européenne

Rue de la Science, 23-25

1040

Brussels

Belgium

52  518

50 %

European information seminar on the horticultural sector

Diputacion Foral de Alava

IDEM

Postas no 18

1001

Vitoria-Gasteiz-Alava

Spain

14  000

50 %

From the CAP to the vineyard: the way to training and information

Equalita

IDEM

Lütticher Strasse 67

50674

Cologne

Germany

37  870

50 %

Conference in Latvia on women in the rural world

EUROPEA International

IDEM

Holstenstrasse 106-108

24103

Kiel

Germany

33  262

50 %

International Agricultural Forum on the CAP

EUROSPORT

IDEM

Rue Gaston et René Caudron

92798

Issy-Les-Moulineaux

France

1 00  000

50 %

Production and broadcasting of a TV spot on the CAP and health: ‘Food for life, food for performance’

Jovenes Agricultores Alto Aragon

IDEM

C/Fernando el Catolico' 16

22300

Barbastro

Spain

30  900

50 %

‘Information day on the reform of the CAP’

Montagna e Europa

IDEM

c/o Sala di Cultura ‘De Luca’, Borgo Prà 3

32100

Belluno

Italy

13  500

50 %

Prospects and opportunities for the CAP

Ökosoziales Forum Österreich

IDEM

Franz Josefs-Kai 13

1010

Vienna

Austria

46  112

50 %

Fact-finding mission and conferences: ‘Sustainable rural development’

Parco del Delta del Po

IDEM

Via Cavour no 11

44022

Camacchio

Italy

25  040

50 %

‘The new CAP: concrete proposals on sustainable, multifunctional agriculture’

Provincia di Ancona

IDEM

Corso Stamira 60

60122

Ancona

Italy

76  552

50 %

Informa project: ‘the challenges facing the European farming community: problems and opportunities. Training and information measure for farmers in Adriatic and Mediterranean regions’

ANH

Anaptiksiaki Irakliou

Archanes

701 00

Heraklion

Greece

15  000

50 %

Conference on quality products and agricultural development

Provincia di Arezzo

IDEM

Piazza della Libertà no 3

52100

Arezzo

Italy

14  460

50 %

The CAP and the environment: development and prospects

Total specific information measures

7 01  975

Overall total (specific information measures and activity programmes)

1 2 71  128

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/15 |
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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/15

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Imposition of a public service obligation pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for scheduled air services in Germany

(2004/C 115/05)

| 1. | Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has decided to impose, with effect from 1 November 2004, a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Munich. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has decided to impose, with effect from 1 November 2004, a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Erfurt and Munich.

| 2. | The public service obligation is as follows:
  Minimum frequency
  At least three return flights daily from Monday to Thursday and two return flights on Friday with direct onward connections from Munich.
  This requirement applies throughout the year. A limited air service is possible on public holidays and between Christmas and the New Year.
  During the summer school holidays in Bavaria and Thuringia the service from Monday to Thursday may be reduced to one return flight in the morning between 06.00 and 10.00 and one return flight in the evening between 17.00 and 21.00.
  Capacity
  Aircraft having at least 30 passenger seats must be used for the flights involved.
  Flight times
  The flights are to be operated between 06.00 and 21.00. From Monday to Thursday one return flight must be operated in the morning between 06.00 and 10.00 and one return flight in the evening between 17.00 and 21.00. On Fridays the morning return flight must also be operated between 06.00 and 10.00, while the evening return flight may be brought forward to the afternoon after 14.00. The flight times and exact arrival and departure times for the third return flight from Monday to Thursday must be chosen to offer maximum connections to and from Munich.
  Aircraft types
  Aircraft with pressurised cabins must be used. Flights must be operated in accordance with instrument flight rules (IFR), whereby aircraft using instrument landing systems (ILS) must be able to land under the all-weather operating conditions of operational phase II.
  Fares
  The maximum basic fare for a single flight between Erfurt and Munich must not exceed EUR 200 including VAT and charges. There must be interline agreements in accordance with IATA rules offering through fares.
  Continuity of air services
  The number of flights cancelled for reasons that can be directly attributed to the air carrier may not exceed 2 % of the estimated annual number of flights. |
| --- | --- |

2.

The public service obligation is as follows:

Minimum frequency

At least three return flights daily from Monday to Thursday and two return flights on Friday with direct onward connections from Munich.

This requirement applies throughout the year. A limited air service is possible on public holidays and between Christmas and the New Year.

During the summer school holidays in Bavaria and Thuringia the service from Monday to Thursday may be reduced to one return flight in the morning between 06.00 and 10.00 and one return flight in the evening between 17.00 and 21.00.

Capacity

Aircraft having at least 30 passenger seats must be used for the flights involved.

Flight times

The flights are to be operated between 06.00 and 21.00. From Monday to Thursday one return flight must be operated in the morning between 06.00 and 10.00 and one return flight in the evening between 17.00 and 21.00. On Fridays the morning return flight must also be operated between 06.00 and 10.00, while the evening return flight may be brought forward to the afternoon after 14.00. The flight times and exact arrival and departure times for the third return flight from Monday to Thursday must be chosen to offer maximum connections to and from Munich.

Aircraft types

Aircraft with pressurised cabins must be used. Flights must be operated in accordance with instrument flight rules (IFR), whereby aircraft using instrument landing systems (ILS) must be able to land under the all-weather operating conditions of operational phase II.

Fares

The maximum basic fare for a single flight between Erfurt and Munich must not exceed EUR 200 including VAT and charges. There must be interline agreements in accordance with IATA rules offering through fares.

Continuity of air services

The number of flights cancelled for reasons that can be directly attributed to the air carrier may not exceed 2 % of the estimated annual number of flights.

| 3. | Community air carriers are informed that the operation of the scheduled air services will be put out to tender and that contracts are to be awarded with effect from 1 November 2004. An appropriate invitation to tender pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 will shortly be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  Further information can be obtained from:





  Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Infrastruktur, |
| --- | --- |
| Referat Luftverkehr, |
| Postfach 242, D-99005 Erfurt |
| Tel. 0361/37 97 640, Fax 0361/37 97 8 649 |

3.

Community air carriers are informed that the operation of the scheduled air services will be put out to tender and that contracts are to be awarded with effect from 1 November 2004. An appropriate invitation to tender pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 will shortly be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Further information can be obtained from:

Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Infrastruktur,

Referat Luftverkehr,

Postfach 242, D-99005 Erfurt

Tel. 0361/37 97 640, Fax 0361/37 97 8 649

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/16 |
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C 115/16

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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

(2004/C 115/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 27.2.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State [Region] | : | Italy-Piedmont |
| Aid No | : | N 21/2004 |
| Title | : | Amendment of measure 3.3 type (b) in aid scheme No N 102/02 |
| Objective | : | Environmental protection |
| Legal basis | : | Regione Piemonte: determina dirigenziale n.189 del 14/11/03 |
| Budget | : | No fresh budget; the initial budget (N 102/02) was EUR 14 to 20 million |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | Gross: 100 %
  This amendment increases the intensity from 50 % to 100 % |
| Duration | : | The duration is the duration of the initial scheme, i.e. until 31 December 2006 |
| Other information | : | For the initial scheme, aid measure No N 102/02, see OJ C 143, 19.6.2003 |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

27.2.2004

Member State [Region]

:

Italy-Piedmont

Aid No

:

N 21/2004

Title

:

Amendment of measure 3.3 type (b) in aid scheme No N 102/02

Objective

:

Environmental protection

Legal basis

:

Regione Piemonte: determina dirigenziale n.189 del 14/11/03

Budget

:

No fresh budget; the initial budget (N 102/02) was EUR 14 to 20 million

Aid intensity or amount

:

Gross: 100 %

This amendment increases the intensity from 50 % to 100 %

Duration

:

The duration is the duration of the initial scheme, i.e. until 31 December 2006

Other information

:

For the initial scheme, aid measure No N 102/02, see OJ C 143, 19.6.2003

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 16.03.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State [Region] | : | France |
| Aid No | : | N 359/2003 |
| Title | : | R&D aid for Altis Semiconductor (Altis) |
| Objective [sector] | : | Régime filière électronique et décisions des collectivités locales |
| Legal basis | : | R&D aid for Altis Seéiconductor (Altis) |
| Budget | : | EUR 23 600 000 |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | Gross: 19.5 % - intensity in line with R&D framework |
| Duration | : | May 2003 to May 2006 |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

16.03.2004

Member State [Region]

:

France

Aid No

:

N 359/2003

Title

:

R&D aid for Altis Semiconductor (Altis)

Objective [sector]

:

Régime filière électronique et décisions des collectivités locales

Legal basis

:

R&D aid for Altis Seéiconductor (Altis)

Budget

:

EUR 23 600 000

Aid intensity or amount

:

Gross: 19.5 % - intensity in line with R&D framework

Duration

:

May 2003 to May 2006

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 3.3.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | Spain |
| Aid No | : | N 811/a/2002 |
| Title | : | Financing scheme for the export of ships. |
| Objective | : | This scheme makes it possible for ship owners to receive Commercial Interest Reference Rate financing in accordance with the OECD New Sector Understanding on Export Credits for ship financing. (Shipbuilding) |
| Legal basis | : | RD 442/1994 y documentos internos |
| Budget | : | EUR 36 million per year |
| Duration | : | Up to the 31st of December 2006. |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

3.3.2004

Member State

:

Spain

Aid No

:

N 811/a/2002

Title

:

Financing scheme for the export of ships.

Objective

:

This scheme makes it possible for ship owners to receive Commercial Interest Reference Rate financing in accordance with the OECD New Sector Understanding on Export Credits for ship financing. (Shipbuilding)

Legal basis

:

RD 442/1994 y documentos internos

Budget

:

EUR 36 million per year

Duration

:

Up to the 31st of December 2006.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/17 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/17

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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

(2004/C 115/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 17.03.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | Germany |
| Aid No | : | N 133/2003 |
| Title | : | Use of rapidly biodegradable lubricants and hydraulic fluids produced from renewable raw materials in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors |
| Objective | : | To promote, for environmental purposes, the use of rapidly biodegradable lubricants and hydraulic fluids produced from renewable raw materials in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors |
| Legal basis | : | — | Richtlinien zur Förderung von Projekten zum Schwerpunkt ‘Einsatz von biologisch schnell abbaubaren Schmierstoffen und Hydraulikflüssigkeiten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe in den Bereichen Fischerei und Aquakultur’ |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

17.03.2004

Member State

:

Germany

Aid No

:

N 133/2003

Title

:

Use of rapidly biodegradable lubricants and hydraulic fluids produced from renewable raw materials in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors

Objective

:

To promote, for environmental purposes, the use of rapidly biodegradable lubricants and hydraulic fluids produced from renewable raw materials in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors

Legal basis

:

—

Richtlinien zur Förderung von Projekten zum Schwerpunkt ‘Einsatz von biologisch schnell abbaubaren Schmierstoffen und Hydraulikflüssigkeiten auf Basis nachwachsender Rohstoffe in den Bereichen Fischerei und Aquakultur’

| — | Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz §§ 48 to 49a |
| --- | --- |

—

Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz §§ 48 to 49a

| — | Bundeshaushaltsordnung § 44 |
| --- | --- |

—

Bundeshaushaltsordnung § 44

Budget

:

Approximately EUR 830 000 for 2003 and 2004

Aid intensity or amount

:

The rates of aid comply with the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection.

Duration

:

2003 and 2004

Other information

:

Annual report

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 3.3.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | Italy |
| Aid No | : | N 323/03 |
| Title | : | Environmental aid to Solvay Rosignano |
| Objective | : | Environmental aid |
| Legal basis | : | Fondo per la promozione dello Sviluppo Sostenibile: Art. 109 della legge n. 388/2000 (legge finanziaria 2001), modificata dall'art. 62 della legge n. 448/2001 (legge finanziaria 2002) |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | environmental aid of EUR 8 706 087 in favour of Solvay for its Rosignano (Livorno – Italy) plant. |
| Duration | : | 2004-2006. |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

3.3.2004

Member State

:

Italy

Aid No

:

N 323/03

Title

:

Environmental aid to Solvay Rosignano

Objective

:

Environmental aid

Legal basis

:

Fondo per la promozione dello Sviluppo Sostenibile: Art. 109 della legge n. 388/2000 (legge finanziaria 2001), modificata dall'art. 62 della legge n. 448/2001 (legge finanziaria 2002)

Aid intensity or amount

:

environmental aid of EUR 8 706 087 in favour of Solvay for its Rosignano (Livorno – Italy) plant.

Duration

:

2004-2006.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/18 |
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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/18

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC

(2004/C 115/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)

| EOTA (1) Reference | Title of the ETA Guideline | Date of Applicability (2) | Date of the end of the co-existence period (3) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ETAG 016-1 | Self Supporting Composite Lightweight Panels — Part one: General | 9.11.2004 | 9.11.2006 |

EOTA (1) Reference

Title of the ETA Guideline

Date of Applicability (2)

Date of the end of the co-existence period (3)

ETAG 016-1

Self Supporting Composite Lightweight Panels — Part one: General

9.11.2004

9.11.2006

NOTE:

Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies. Any information concerning the availability of the ETA Guidelines can be obtained either from EOTA or from its members.

Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the harmonised technical specifications are available in all the Community languages.

Further harmonised technical specifications related to the Construction Products Directive have been published in previous editions of the Official Journal of the European Union. A complete updated list can be found on the Europa server on the Internet at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/nando-is/cpd/home/index.cfm

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(1)  EOTA: European Organisation for Technical Approvals:

Avenue des Arts/Kunstlaan 40, B-1040 Brussels; tel. (32-2) 502 69 00; fax: (32-2) 502 38 14; E-Mail: info@eota.be (www.eota.be).

(2)  Date of applicability of ETAs (issued in accordance with the relevant Guideline) according to article 4(2)(b) of Directive 89/106/EEC.

(3)  The date of the end of the co-existence period is the same as the date of withdrawal of conflicting national technical specifications, after which presumption of conformity must be based upon harmonised European specifications. (harmonised standards or European Technical Approvals).

The translations of the titles given above have been provided by EOTA and represent the ‘official’ language versions given by the National members of EOTA.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/19 |
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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/19

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC

(2004/C 115/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of European Technical Approval Guidelines (ETAG) under the directive)

| EOTA (1) Reference | Title of the ETA Guideline | Date of Applicability (2) | Date of the end of the co-existence period (3) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ETAG 016-2 | Self Supporting Composite Lightweight Panels — Part two: Specific aspects relating to self-supporting Composite Lightweight Panels for use in roofs | 17.11.2004 | 17.11.2006 |

EOTA (1) Reference

Title of the ETA Guideline

Date of Applicability (2)

Date of the end of the co-existence period (3)

ETAG 016-2

Self Supporting Composite Lightweight Panels — Part two: Specific aspects relating to self-supporting Composite Lightweight Panels for use in roofs

17.11.2004

17.11.2006

NOTE:

Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies. Any information concerning the availability of the ETA Guidelines can be obtained either from EOTA or from its members.

Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the harmonised technical specifications are available in all the Community languages.

Further harmonised technical specifications related to the Construction Products Directive have been published in previous editions of the Official Journal of the European Union. A complete updated list can be found on the Europa server on the Internet at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/nando-is/cpd/home/index.cfm

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(1)  EOTA: European Organisation for Technical Approvals:

Avenue des Arts/Kunstlaan 40, B-1040 Brussels, tel.: (32-2) 502 69 00; fax (32-2) 502 38 14, E-Mail: info@eota.be (www.eota.be).

(2)  Date of applicability of ETAs (issued in accordance with the relevant Guideline) according to Article 4(2)(b) of Directive 89/106/EEC.

(3)  The date of the end of the co-existence period is the same as the date of withdrawal of conflicting national technical specifications, after which presumption of conformity must be based upon harmonised European specifications. (harmonised standards or European Technical Approvals).

The translations of the titles given above have been provided by EOTA and represent the ‘official’ language versions given by the National members of EOTA.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/20 |
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30.4.2004

EN

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C 115/20

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Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 15 March 2004 to 15 April 2004

(Published pursuant to Article 12 or Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93 (1))

(2004/C 115/10)

—   Issuing of a marketing authorization (Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93): Accepted

| Date of the decision | Name of the medicinal product | Holder of the marketing authorization | Number of the entry in the Community Register | Date of notification |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25.3.2004 | PhotoBarr | Axcan Pharma International BV |
| Engelenkampstraat 72 |
| 6131 JJ Sittard |
| Nederland |

Date of the decision

Name of the medicinal product

Holder of the marketing authorization

Number of the entry in the Community Register

Date of notification

25.3.2004

PhotoBarr

Axcan Pharma International BV

Engelenkampstraat 72

6131 JJ Sittard

Nederland

EU/1/04/272/001-002

29.3.2004

14.4.2004

Litak

| Lipomed GmbH |
| --- |
| Schönaugasse 11 |
| D-79713 Bad Säckingen |

Lipomed GmbH

Schönaugasse 11

D-79713 Bad Säckingen

EU/1/04/275/001-002

19.4.2004

—   Modification of a marketing authorization (Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93): Accepted

| Date of the decision | Name of the medicinal product | Holder of the marketing authorization | Number of the entry in the Community Register | Date of notification |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16.3.2004 | ViraferonPeg | Schering Plough Europe
  Rue de Stalle, 73
  1180 Bruxelles | EU/1/00/132/031-050 | 18.3.2004 |
| 16.3.2004 | PegIntron | Schering Plough Europe |
| Rue de Stalle, 73 |
| 1180 Bruxelles |

Date of the decision

Name of the medicinal product

Holder of the marketing authorization

Number of the entry in the Community Register

Date of notification

16.3.2004

ViraferonPeg

Schering Plough Europe

Rue de Stalle, 73

1180 Bruxelles

EU/1/00/132/031-050

18.3.2004

16.3.2004

PegIntron

Schering Plough Europe

Rue de Stalle, 73

1180 Bruxelles

EU/1/00/131/031-050

18.3.2004

19.3.2004

Mabthera

| Roche Registration Limited |
| --- |
| 40 Broadwater Road |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| Hertfordshire AL7 3AY |
| United Kingdom |

Roche Registration Limited

40 Broadwater Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire AL7 3AY

United Kingdom

EU/1/98/067/001-002

23.3.2004

19.3.2004

NutropinAq

| IPSEN Limited |
| --- |
| 190 Bath Road |
| Slough, Berkshire, SLI 3XE |
| United Kingdom |

IPSEN Limited

190 Bath Road

Slough, Berkshire, SLI 3XE

United Kingdom

EU/1/00/164/003-005

23.3.2004

25.3.2004

Norvir

| Abbott laboratories Ltd |
| --- |
| Queenborough |
| Kent ME11 5EL |
| United Kingdom |

Abbott laboratories Ltd

Queenborough

Kent ME11 5EL

United Kingdom

EU/1/96/016/001

EU/1/96/016/003

29.3.2004

25.3.2004

Xeloda

| Roche Registration Limited |
| --- |
| 40 Broadwater Road |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| Hertfordshire AL7 3AY |
| United Kingdom |

Roche Registration Limited

40 Broadwater Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire AL7 3AY

United Kingdom

EU/1/00/163/001-002

26.3.2004

25.3.2004

Synagis

| Abbott laboratories Ltd |
| --- |
| Queenborough |
| Kent ME11 5EL |
| United Kingdom |

Abbott laboratories Ltd

Queenborough

Kent ME11 5EL

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/117/001-002

29.3.2004

25.3.2004

Infergen

| Yamanouchi Europe B.V. |
| --- |
| Elisabethhof 19 |
| 2353 EW Leiderdorp |
| Nederland |

Yamanouchi Europe B.V.

Elisabethhof 19

2353 EW Leiderdorp

Nederland

EU/1/98/087/001-003

26.3.2004

31.3.2004

Glivec

| Novartis Europharm Limited |
| --- |
| Wimblehurst Road, Horsham |
| West Sussex RH12 5AB |
| United Kingdom |

Novartis Europharm Limited

Wimblehurst Road, Horsham

West Sussex RH12 5AB

United Kingdom

EU/1/01/198/001-010

2.4.2004

31.3.2004

NovoNorm

| Novo Nordisk A/S |
| --- |
| Novo Allé |
| DK-2880 Bagsvaerd |

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Allé

DK-2880 Bagsvaerd

EU/1/98/076/001-002

EU/1/98/076/004-009

EU/1/98/076/011-016

EU/1/98/076/018-021

2.4.2004

31.3.2004

Sonata

| Wyeth Europa Limited |
| --- |
| Huntercombe Lane South |
| Taplow, Maidenhead |
| Berkshire, SL6 0PH |
| United Kingdom |

Wyeth Europa Limited

Huntercombe Lane South

Taplow, Maidenhead

Berkshire, SL6 0PH

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/102/001-008

2.4.2004

31.3.2004

Regranex

| Janssen-Cilag International NV |
| --- |
| Turnhoutseweg, 30 |
| B-2340 Beerse |

Janssen-Cilag International NV

Turnhoutseweg, 30

B-2340 Beerse

EU/1/99/101/001

2.4.2004

31.3.2004

Zerene

| Wyeth Research (UK) Limited |
| --- |
| Huntercombe Lane South |
| Taplow, Maidenhead |
| Berkshire, SL6 0PH |
| United Kingdom |

Wyeth Research (UK) Limited

Huntercombe Lane South

Taplow, Maidenhead

Berkshire, SL6 0PH

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/099/001-006

2.4.2004

31.3.2004

Ambirix

| GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a. |
| --- |
| rue de l'Institut 89 |
| B-1330 Rixensart |

GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a.

rue de l'Institut 89

B-1330 Rixensart

EU/1/02/224/001-005

5.4.2004

5.4.2004

Prandin

| Novo Nordisk A/S |
| --- |
| Novo Allé |
| DK-2880 Bagsvaerd |

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Allé

DK-2880 Bagsvaerd

EU/1/00/162/001-018

7.4.2004

7.4.2004

NovoRapid W28-29

| Novo Nordisk A/S |
| --- |
| Novo Allé |
| DK-2880 Bagsvaerd |

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Allé

DK-2880 Bagsvaerd

EU/1/99/119/001

EU/1/99/119/003

EU/1/99/119/005-014

14.4.2004

13.4.2004

Ventavis

| Schering AG |
| --- |
| Müllerstrasse 170-178 |
| D-13342 Berlin |

Schering AG

Müllerstrasse 170-178

D-13342 Berlin

EU/1/03/255/001-003

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Aranesp

| Amgen Europe B.V. |
| --- |
| Minervum 7061 |
| 4817 ZK Breda |
| Nederland |

Amgen Europe B.V.

Minervum 7061

4817 ZK Breda

Nederland

EU/1/01/185/001-032

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Nespo

| Dompé Biotec S.p.A. |
| --- |
| Via San Martino, 12 |
| I-20122 Milano |

Dompé Biotec S.p.A.

Via San Martino, 12

I-20122 Milano

EU/1/01/184/001-032

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Zenapax

| Roche Registration Ltd |
| --- |
| 40 Broadwater Road |
| Welwyn Garden City |
| Hertfordshire, AL7 3AY |

Roche Registration Ltd

40 Broadwater Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire, AL7 3AY

EU/1/99/098/001-002

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Forcaltonin

| Unigene UK Limited |
| --- |
| 63 High Road |
| Bushey Heath, Herts, WD2 1EE |

Unigene UK Limited

63 High Road

Bushey Heath, Herts, WD2 1EE

EU/1/98/093/002

16.4.2004

15.4.2004

NovoMix 30

| Novo Nordisk A/S |
| --- |
| Novo Allé |
| DK-2880 Bagsvaerd |

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Allé

DK-2880 Bagsvaerd

EU/1/00/142/004-005

EU/1/00/142/007-010

19.4.2004

—   Modification of a marketing authorization (Article 34 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2309/93): Accepted

| Date of the decision | Name of the medicinal product | Holder of the marketing authorization | Number of the entry in the Community Register | Date of notification |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15.3.2004 | Suvaxyn Aujeszky 783 +O/W | Fort Dodge Animal Health Holland |
| 36, C. J. van Houtenlaan |
| 1381 CP Weesp |
| Nederland |

Date of the decision

Name of the medicinal product

Holder of the marketing authorization

Number of the entry in the Community Register

Date of notification

15.3.2004

Suvaxyn Aujeszky 783 +O/W

Fort Dodge Animal Health Holland

36, C. J. van Houtenlaan

1381 CP Weesp

Nederland

EU/2/98/009/001-006

17.3.2004

15.3.2004

Quadrisol

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/97/005/001-009

17.3.2004

19.3.2004

Gonazon

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/03/040/001

23.3.2004

19.3.2004

Porcilis Pesti

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/99/016/001-006

23.3.2004

19.3.2004

Nobilis OR inac

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/02/036/001-002

23.3.2004

19.3.2004

METACAM

| Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH |
| --- |
| D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein |

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

EU/2/97/004/010

23.3.2004

19.3.2004

Nobivac Bb

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/02/034/001

23.3.2004

25.3.2004

Gallivac HVT IBD

| Merial |
| --- |
| 29 avenue Tony Garnier |
| F-69007 Lyon |

Merial

29 avenue Tony Garnier

F-69007 Lyon

EU/2/02/032/001

26.3.2004

31.3.2004

Econor

| Novartis Animal Health Austria GmbH |
| --- |
| Biochemiestrasse 10 |
| A-6250 Kundl |

Novartis Animal Health Austria GmbH

Biochemiestrasse 10

A-6250 Kundl

EU/2/98/010/001-024

2.4.2004

7.4.2004

IBAFLIN

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/00/022/009-012

14.4.2004

7.4.2004

Incurin

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/00/018/001

14.4.2004

13.4.2004

Advocate

| Bayer Healthcare AG |
| --- |
| D-51368 Leverkusen |
| Bayer AG |
| D-51368 Leverkusen |

Bayer Healthcare AG

D-51368 Leverkusen

Bayer AG

D-51368 Leverkusen

EU/2/03/039/001-018

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Nobilis IB 4-91

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/98/006/001-010

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Pruban

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/00/024/001

16.4.2004

14.4.2004

Porcilis AR-T DF

| Intervet International BV |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International BV

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/00/026/001-004

16.4.2004

Anyone wishing to consult the public assessment report on the medicinal products in question and the decisions relating thereto is invited to contact:

| The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal products |
| --- |
| 7, Westferry Circus |
| Canary Wharf |
| London E14 4HB |
| United Kingdom |

The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal products

7, Westferry Circus

Canary Wharf

London E14 4HB

United Kingdom

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(1)  OJ L 214, 24.8.1993, p. 1.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/24 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/24

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 29 April 2004

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2004/C 115/11)

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

On 19 May 2003, the European Commission received from the Government of Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT.

On the basis of these data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 12 August 2003 and provided by the Spanish authorities on 5 December 2003, and following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

| (a) | The distance between the installation and the nearest border with another Member State, which is Portugal, is 265 km. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The distance between the installation and the nearest border with another Member State, which is Portugal, is 265 km.

| (b) | During normal operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

During normal operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

| (c) | Solid radioactive waste arising from the dismantling will be stored in a facility on site and finally transferred to the storage facility at El Cabril. Non-radioactive solid waste and materials which are released from regulatory control subject to compliance with clearance levels will be released for disposal as conventional waste or for recycling or reuse. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Directive 96/29/EURATOM). |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Solid radioactive waste arising from the dismantling will be stored in a facility on site and finally transferred to the storage facility at El Cabril. Non-radioactive solid waste and materials which are released from regulatory control subject to compliance with clearance levels will be released for disposal as conventional waste or for recycling or reuse. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Directive 96/29/EURATOM).

| (d) | In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in other Member States would not be significant from the point of view of health. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in other Member States would not be significant from the point of view of health.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/25 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/25

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Commission Communication in the framework of the implementation Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment1

(2004/C 115/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Publication of titles and references of European harmonised standards under the Directive

| ESO (1) | Reference | Title of the Harmonised Standards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN 764-7:2002 | Pressure equipment - Part 7: Safety systems for unfired pressure equipment |
| CEN | EN 12266-1:2003 | Industrial valves – Testing of valves – Part 1: Pressure tests, test procedures and acceptance criteria – Mandatory requirements |
| CEN | EN 12288:2003 | Industrial valves - Copper alloy gate valves |
| CEN | EN 12778:2002 | Cookware - Pressure cookers for domestic use |
| CEN | EN 12952-16:2002 | Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 16: Requirements for grate and fluidized-bed firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler |
| CEN | EN 12952-9:2002 | Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuel for the boiler |
| CEN | EN 13458-2:2002 | Cryogenic vessels - Static vacuum insulated vessels - Part 2: Design, fabrication, inspection and testing |
| CEN | EN 13458-3:2003 | Cryogenic vessels - Static vacuum insulated vessels - Part 3: Operational requirements |
| CEN | EN 13648-3:2002 | Cryogenic vessels – Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure – Part 3: Determination of required discharge – Capacity and sizing |
| CEN | EN 14075:2002 | Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m3 and for installation underground – Design and manufacture. |
| CEN | EN 14197-1:2003 | Cryogenic vessels - Static non-vacuum insulated vessels - Part 1: Fundamental requirements |
| CEN | EN 14222:2003 | Stainless steel shell boilers |
| CEN | EN ISO 15493:2003 | Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) and chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) - Specifications for components and the system - Metric series (ISO 15493:2003) |
| CEN | EN ISO 15494:2003 | Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Polybutene (PB), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) - Specifications for components and the system - Metric series (ISO 15494:2003) |
| For the following harmonised supporting standard for materials, presumption of conformity to the ESRs is limited to technical data of materials in the standard and does not presume adequacy of the material to a specific equipment. Consequently the technical data stated in the material standard should be assessed against the design requirements of the specific equipment to verify that the ESRs of the PED are satisfied. |
| CEN | EN 10028-3:2003 | Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 3: Weldable fine grain steels, normalized |
| CEN | EN 10028-4:2003 | Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 4: Nickel alloy steels with specified low temperature properties |
| CEN | EN 10028-5:2003 | Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 5: Weldable fine grain steels, thermomechanically rolled |
| CEN | EN 10028-6:2003 | Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered |
| CEN | EN 10305-4:2003 | Steel tubes for precision applications - Technical delivery conditions - Part 4: Seamless cold drawn tubes for hydraulic and pneumatic power systems |
| CEN | EN 13121-1:2003 | GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw materials - Specification conditions and acceptance conditions |

ESO (1)

Reference

Title of the Harmonised Standards

CEN

EN 764-7:2002

Pressure equipment - Part 7: Safety systems for unfired pressure equipment

CEN

EN 12266-1:2003

Industrial valves – Testing of valves – Part 1: Pressure tests, test procedures and acceptance criteria – Mandatory requirements

CEN

EN 12288:2003

Industrial valves - Copper alloy gate valves

CEN

EN 12778:2002

Cookware - Pressure cookers for domestic use

CEN

EN 12952-16:2002

Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 16: Requirements for grate and fluidized-bed firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler

CEN

EN 12952-9:2002

Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations – Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuel for the boiler

CEN

EN 13458-2:2002

Cryogenic vessels - Static vacuum insulated vessels - Part 2: Design, fabrication, inspection and testing

CEN

EN 13458-3:2003

Cryogenic vessels - Static vacuum insulated vessels - Part 3: Operational requirements

CEN

EN 13648-3:2002

Cryogenic vessels – Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure – Part 3: Determination of required discharge – Capacity and sizing

CEN

EN 14075:2002

Static welded steel cylindrical tanks, serially produced for the storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) having a volume not greater than 13 m3 and for installation underground – Design and manufacture.

CEN

EN 14197-1:2003

Cryogenic vessels - Static non-vacuum insulated vessels - Part 1: Fundamental requirements

CEN

EN 14222:2003

Stainless steel shell boilers

CEN

EN ISO 15493:2003

Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) and chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) - Specifications for components and the system - Metric series (ISO 15493:2003)

CEN

EN ISO 15494:2003

Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Polybutene (PB), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) - Specifications for components and the system - Metric series (ISO 15494:2003)

For the following harmonised supporting standard for materials, presumption of conformity to the ESRs is limited to technical data of materials in the standard and does not presume adequacy of the material to a specific equipment. Consequently the technical data stated in the material standard should be assessed against the design requirements of the specific equipment to verify that the ESRs of the PED are satisfied.

CEN

EN 10028-3:2003

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 3: Weldable fine grain steels, normalized

CEN

EN 10028-4:2003

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 4: Nickel alloy steels with specified low temperature properties

CEN

EN 10028-5:2003

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 5: Weldable fine grain steels, thermomechanically rolled

CEN

EN 10028-6:2003

Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 6: Weldable fine grain steels, quenched and tempered

CEN

EN 10305-4:2003

Steel tubes for precision applications - Technical delivery conditions - Part 4: Seamless cold drawn tubes for hydraulic and pneumatic power systems

CEN

EN 13121-1:2003

GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 1: Raw materials - Specification conditions and acceptance conditions

Note:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies (2) of which the list is annexed to the Council Directive 98/34/EC (3) amended by the Council Directive 98/48/EC (4); |
| --- | --- |

—

Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies (2) of which the list is annexed to the Council Directive 98/34/EC (3) amended by the Council Directive 98/48/EC (4);

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

—

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

| — | Further Harmonised Standards for pressure equipment have been published in previous editions of the Official Journal of the European Union. A complete updated list can be found on the EuropA-Server on the Internet at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/reflist/equippre.html |
| --- | --- |

—

Further Harmonised Standards for pressure equipment have been published in previous editions of the Official Journal of the European Union. A complete updated list can be found on the EuropA-Server on the Internet at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/reflist/equippre.html

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(1)  ESO: European standardization organisations:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Bruxelles; phone: (32-2)550 08 11, fax: (32-2) 550 08 19 http://www.cenorm.be |
| --- | --- |

—

CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Bruxelles; phone: (32-2)550 08 11, fax: (32-2) 550 08 19 http://www.cenorm.be

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

—

CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Bruxelles; phone: (32-2)519 68 71, fax: (32-2)519 69 19 http://www.cenelec.org

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

—

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

(2)  OJ L 181, 9.7.1997

(3)  http://www.cenorm.be/aboutcen/whatis/membership/members.htm

(4)  O.J. n. L 204, 21.07.98, p. 37

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/27 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/27

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NOTICE TO IMPORTERS

(2004/C 115/13)

Preferential imports of canned tuna fish from Turkey

By a notice to importers published in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 366 of 20.12.2000, p. 16, the Commission informed operators that there were reasonable doubts concerning the proper application of the preferential treatment enjoyed by Turkey and the applicability of the evidence of origin presented in the European Community for tuna products under tariff heading 16.04 coming from Turkey. The reasonable doubt stemmed from the surveillance operations carried out and the finding by the Commission that administrative cooperation between the Turkish and Community authorities were not applied properly.

The rules of origin and related methods of administrative co-operation are laid down in Protocol 3 of Decision 1/98 of the EC-Turkey Association Council on trade regime for agricultural products. Turkey has recently introduced changes in its national legislation and operational practices, in order to comply with these provisions. In addition, the Turkish competent authorities have committed themselves to ensure an adequate monitoring of their functioning and to perform the necessary controls.

The conditions for a proper functioning of the administrative co-operation in that field having thus been restored, the notice to importers concerning tuna imports from Turkey, of 20 December 2000, is withdrawn.

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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/28

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Information procedure - Technical rules

(2004/C 115/14)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services. (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37; OJ L 217, 5.8.998, p. 18).

Notifications of draft national technical rules received by the Commission

| Reference (1) | Title | End of three-month standstill period (2) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2004/0094/F | Order amending the amended order of 29 May 1997 on materials and objects used in fixed production, treatment and distribution installations for water intended for human consumption | 30.06.2004 |
| 2004/0095/F | Notice to those responsible for marketing materials and objects that come into contact with water intended for human consumption, except for natural mineral waters, used in water production, treatment and distribution installations | 30.06.2004 |
| 2004/0096/D | Guideline for wind turbines, effect and structural safety proof tests for the tower and foundation, draft December 2003 | 01.07.2004 |
| 2004/0097/D | Article 1(2)(3) sentence 2 and sentence 3 number 1, Article 1(4)(1)(3), Article 1(5) sentence 1, number 1, Article 1(17)(1) and Article 4(1)(6) of the draft Act on the reform of food and feedingstuffs legislation | 01.07.2004 |
| 2004/0098/E | Draft order establishing the method for taking samples from the carcases of Iberian pigs and the analytical method for determining the composition of fatty acids from the total lipids in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the carcases of Iberian pigs | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0099/E | Draft Royal Decree on fertilisers | 02.07.2004 |
| 2004/0100/A | Technical contract terms RVS 11.321, top layer, asphalt layers, testing and billing | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0101/A | Construction; RVS 11.063, fundamentals, testing methods, acceptance testing of asphalt roads | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0102/A | Technical contract terms RVS 8S.01.41: Building materials, asphalt, requirements pertaining to asphalt mixture | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0103/UK | Motor vehicles (construction and use)(amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0104/D | Amendments and supplements to the Specimen List of Technical Building Regulations of February 2004 | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0105/A | Technical contract terms RVS 8S.04.11, top layer, asphalt layers, requirements pertaining to asphalt layers | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0106/A | Order of the Upper Austrian Provincial Government enacting safety provisions for gas appliances (Upper Austrian Order on gas safety 2004) | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0107/S | Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's administrative provisions (NFS 2004:xxx) on measuring equipment for determining the environmental tax on emissions of nitric oxides in energy production | (4) |
| 2004/0108/GR | 401 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime mobile transmitters and receivers for use in MF and HF frequency bands | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0109/GR | 403 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — On-board watchkeeping receivers for digital selective calling (DSC) in MF, MF/HF and VHF maritime bands | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0110/GR | 404 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — VHF maritime radiotelephone equipment (including on internal waterways) for general communications and equipment for category ‘D’ digital selective calling (DSC) | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0111/GR | 405 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — VHF transmitters and receivers used as GMDSS shore stations and other maritime mobile service applications | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0112/GR | 408 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Very high frequency (VHF) maritime distress radio equipment operating in aeronautical frequency bands | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0113/GR | 4091 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons designed for use on 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing applications only | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0114/GR | 4092 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons designed for use with the COSPAS-SARSAT system on 406.028 MHz | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0115/GR | 4093 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons operating in the 1.6 GHz frequency band via geostatic satellites | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0116/GR | 4101 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime mobile earth stations (MMES) operating in the 1.5/1.6 GHz frequency bands providing low bit rate data communications (LBRDC) for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0117/GR | 411 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radar transponders (SART) | 05.07.2004 |
| 2004/0118/F | Draft order on instruments for measuring the distance between vehicles or combined vehicles | 06.07.2004 |
| 2004/0119/I | (Draft) Decree amending Annexes 1B, 1C and 3 to Law No 748 of 19 October 1984 on: ‘New standards for the regulation of fertilisers’ | 07.07.2004 |
| 2004/0120/FIN | Government bill to Parliament for a law on amending the Law on domain names | 08.07.2004 |
| 2004/0121/A | Order of the Salzburg Provincial Government on the safety requirements for gas fittings (Order on gas safety) | 09.07.2004 |
| 2004/0122/I | Circular on: ‘Clarifications with regard to the compliance of mobile elevator platforms with the essential safety requirements pursuant to Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery’. | 12.07.2004 |
| 2004/0123/DK | Draft Technical Regulation No 4 of 15 July 2004 on the conduction of surveys and internal inspections | 14.07.2004 |
| 2004/0124/F | Order approving provisions supplementing and amending the safety regulation against the risks of fire and panic in establishments open to the public (use of insulation products in establishments open to the public) | 08.07.2004 |
| 2004/0125/A | Order of the Salzburg Provincial Government laying down detailed provisions on the interment and transfer of corpses, the medical treatment certificate, the coroner's certificate and the coroner's report (Salzburg Order on interment and transfer of corpses) | 15.07.2004 |
| 2004/0126/A | Burgenland Roads Act 2004 | 15.07.2004 |
| 2004/0127/DK | Order on weapons and ammunition etc. (hereinafter referred to as the Weapons Order) | 16.07.2004 |
| 2004/0129/DK | Draft amending the Order on detailed regulations for vehicles 2004 | 21.07.2004 |
| 2004/0130/DK | Order on special requirements for buses | 21.07.2004 |
| 2004/0131/UK | Merchant Shipping (small commercial vessel and pilot boat) Regulations 2004 | 21.07.2004 |
| 2004/0132/UK | The Small Commercial Vessels and Pilot Boat Code of Practice | 21.07.2004 |

Reference (1)

Title

End of three-month standstill period (2)

2004/0094/F

Order amending the amended order of 29 May 1997 on materials and objects used in fixed production, treatment and distribution installations for water intended for human consumption

30.06.2004

2004/0095/F

Notice to those responsible for marketing materials and objects that come into contact with water intended for human consumption, except for natural mineral waters, used in water production, treatment and distribution installations

30.06.2004

2004/0096/D

Guideline for wind turbines, effect and structural safety proof tests for the tower and foundation, draft December 2003

01.07.2004

2004/0097/D

Article 1(2)(3) sentence 2 and sentence 3 number 1, Article 1(4)(1)(3), Article 1(5) sentence 1, number 1, Article 1(17)(1) and Article 4(1)(6) of the draft Act on the reform of food and feedingstuffs legislation

01.07.2004

2004/0098/E

Draft order establishing the method for taking samples from the carcases of Iberian pigs and the analytical method for determining the composition of fatty acids from the total lipids in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the carcases of Iberian pigs

05.07.2004

2004/0099/E

Draft Royal Decree on fertilisers

02.07.2004

2004/0100/A

Technical contract terms RVS 11.321, top layer, asphalt layers, testing and billing

05.07.2004

2004/0101/A

Construction; RVS 11.063, fundamentals, testing methods, acceptance testing of asphalt roads

05.07.2004

2004/0102/A

Technical contract terms RVS 8S.01.41: Building materials, asphalt, requirements pertaining to asphalt mixture

05.07.2004

2004/0103/UK

Motor vehicles (construction and use)(amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004

05.07.2004

2004/0104/D

Amendments and supplements to the Specimen List of Technical Building Regulations of February 2004

05.07.2004

2004/0105/A

Technical contract terms RVS 8S.04.11, top layer, asphalt layers, requirements pertaining to asphalt layers

05.07.2004

2004/0106/A

Order of the Upper Austrian Provincial Government enacting safety provisions for gas appliances (Upper Austrian Order on gas safety 2004)

05.07.2004

2004/0107/S

Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's administrative provisions (NFS 2004:xxx) on measuring equipment for determining the environmental tax on emissions of nitric oxides in energy production

(4)

2004/0108/GR

401 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime mobile transmitters and receivers for use in MF and HF frequency bands

05.07.2004

2004/0109/GR

403 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — On-board watchkeeping receivers for digital selective calling (DSC) in MF, MF/HF and VHF maritime bands

05.07.2004

2004/0110/GR

404 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — VHF maritime radiotelephone equipment (including on internal waterways) for general communications and equipment for category ‘D’ digital selective calling (DSC)

05.07.2004

2004/0111/GR

405 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — VHF transmitters and receivers used as GMDSS shore stations and other maritime mobile service applications

05.07.2004

2004/0112/GR

408 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Very high frequency (VHF) maritime distress radio equipment operating in aeronautical frequency bands

05.07.2004

2004/0113/GR

4091 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons designed for use on 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing applications only

05.07.2004

2004/0114/GR

4092 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons designed for use with the COSPAS-SARSAT system on 406.028 MHz

05.07.2004

2004/0115/GR

4093 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radio positioning beacons operating in the 1.6 GHz frequency band via geostatic satellites

05.07.2004

2004/0116/GR

4101 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime mobile earth stations (MMES) operating in the 1.5/1.6 GHz frequency bands providing low bit rate data communications (LBRDC) for the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS)

05.07.2004

2004/0117/GR

411 v.1.0 radio equipment interface requirement — Maritime radar transponders (SART)

05.07.2004

2004/0118/F

Draft order on instruments for measuring the distance between vehicles or combined vehicles

06.07.2004

2004/0119/I

(Draft) Decree amending Annexes 1B, 1C and 3 to Law No 748 of 19 October 1984 on: ‘New standards for the regulation of fertilisers’

07.07.2004

2004/0120/FIN

Government bill to Parliament for a law on amending the Law on domain names

08.07.2004

2004/0121/A

Order of the Salzburg Provincial Government on the safety requirements for gas fittings (Order on gas safety)

09.07.2004

2004/0122/I

Circular on: ‘Clarifications with regard to the compliance of mobile elevator platforms with the essential safety requirements pursuant to Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery’.

12.07.2004

2004/0123/DK

Draft Technical Regulation No 4 of 15 July 2004 on the conduction of surveys and internal inspections

14.07.2004

2004/0124/F

Order approving provisions supplementing and amending the safety regulation against the risks of fire and panic in establishments open to the public (use of insulation products in establishments open to the public)

08.07.2004

2004/0125/A

Order of the Salzburg Provincial Government laying down detailed provisions on the interment and transfer of corpses, the medical treatment certificate, the coroner's certificate and the coroner's report (Salzburg Order on interment and transfer of corpses)

15.07.2004

2004/0126/A

Burgenland Roads Act 2004

15.07.2004

2004/0127/DK

Order on weapons and ammunition etc. (hereinafter referred to as the Weapons Order)

16.07.2004

2004/0129/DK

Draft amending the Order on detailed regulations for vehicles 2004

21.07.2004

2004/0130/DK

Order on special requirements for buses

21.07.2004

2004/0131/UK

Merchant Shipping (small commercial vessel and pilot boat) Regulations 2004

21.07.2004

2004/0132/UK

The Small Commercial Vessels and Pilot Boat Code of Practice

21.07.2004

The Commission draws attention to the judgment delivered on 30 April 1996 in the ‘CIA Security’, case C-194/94 ([1996] ECR I-2201), in which the Court of Justice ruled that Articles 8 and 9 of Directive 98/34/EC (formerly 83/189/EEC) are to be interpreted as meaning that individuals may rely on them before national courts which must decline to apply a national technical regulation which has not been notified in accordance with the Directive.

This judgment confirms the Commission's communication of 1 October 1986 (OJ C 245, 1.10.1986, p. 4).

Accordingly, breach of the obligation to notify renders the technical regulations concerned inapplicable, and consequently unenforceable against individuals.

For more information on the notification procedure, please write to:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| DG Enterprise, Unit F1 |
| B–1049 Brussels |
| e-mail: Dir83-189-Central@cec.eu.int |
| Also consult the website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/tris/ |

European Commission

DG Enterprise, Unit F1

B–1049 Brussels

e-mail: Dir83-189-Central@cec.eu.int

Also consult the website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/tris/

If you require any further information on these notifications, please contact the national departments listed below:

List of national departments responsible for the management of Directive 98/34/EC

BELGIUM

| BELNotif |
| --- |
| Qualité et Sécurité |
| SPF Economie, PME, Classes moyennes et Energie |
| NG III – 4ème étage |
| boulevard du Roi Albert II / 16 |
| B-1000 Brussels |
| Ms Pascaline Descamps |
| Tel. (32-2) 206 46 89 |
| Fax (32-2) 206 57 46 |
| E-mail: pascaline.descamps@mineco.fgov.be |
| paolo.caruso@mineco.fgov.be |
| General e-mail: belnotif@mineco.fgov.be |
| Website: http://www.mineco.fgov.be |

BELNotif

Qualité et Sécurité

SPF Economie, PME, Classes moyennes et Energie

NG III – 4ème étage

boulevard du Roi Albert II / 16

B-1000 Brussels

Ms Pascaline Descamps

Tel. (32-2) 206 46 89

Fax (32-2) 206 57 46

E-mail: pascaline.descamps@mineco.fgov.be

paolo.caruso@mineco.fgov.be

General e-mail: belnotif@mineco.fgov.be

Website: http://www.mineco.fgov.be

DENMARK

| Erhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen |
| --- |
| Dahlerups Pakhus |
| Langelinie Allé 17 |
| DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø (or DK-2100 Copenhagen OE) |
| Ms Laila Østergren |
| Tel. (45) 35 46 66 89 (direct) |
| Fax (45) 35 46 62 03 |
| E-mail: Ms Laila Østergren - loe@ebst.dk |
| Ms Birgitte Spühler Hansen - bsh@ebst.dk |
| Mutual mailbox for notification messages - noti@ebst.dk |
| Website: http://www.ebst.dk/Notifikationer |

Erhvervs- og Boligstyrelsen

Dahlerups Pakhus

Langelinie Allé 17

DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø (or DK-2100 Copenhagen OE)

Ms Laila Østergren

Tel. (45) 35 46 66 89 (direct)

Fax (45) 35 46 62 03

E-mail: Ms Laila Østergren - loe@ebst.dk

Ms Birgitte Spühler Hansen - bsh@ebst.dk

Mutual mailbox for notification messages - noti@ebst.dk

Website: http://www.ebst.dk/Notifikationer

GERMANY

| Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit |
| --- |
| Referat XA2 |
| Scharnhorststr. 34 - 37 |
| D-10115 Berlin |
| Ms Christina Jäckel |
| Tel. (49-30) 2014 6353 |
| Fax. (49-30) 2014 5379 |
| E-mail: infonorm@bmwa.bund.de |
| Website: http://www.bmwa.bund.de |

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

Referat XA2

Scharnhorststr. 34 - 37

D-10115 Berlin

Ms Christina Jäckel

Tel. (49-30) 2014 6353

Fax. (49-30) 2014 5379

E-mail: infonorm@bmwa.bund.de

Website: http://www.bmwa.bund.de

GREECE

| Ministry of Development |
| --- |
| General Secretariat of Industry |
| Mesogeion 119 |
| GR-101 92 ATHENS |
| Tel. (30) 210 696 98 63 |
| Fax (30) 210 696 91 06 |

Ministry of Development

General Secretariat of Industry

Mesogeion 119

GR-101 92 ATHENS

Tel. (30) 210 696 98 63

Fax (30) 210 696 91 06

| ELOT |
| --- |
| Acharnon 313 |
| GR-111 45 ATHENS |
| Tel. (30) 210 212 03 01 |
| Fax (30) 210 228 62 19 |
| E-mail: 83189in@elot.gr |
| Website: http://www.elot.gr |

ELOT

Acharnon 313

GR-111 45 ATHENS

Tel. (30) 210 212 03 01

Fax (30) 210 228 62 19

E-mail: 83189in@elot.gr

Website: http://www.elot.gr

SPAIN

| Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores |
| --- |
| Secretaría de Estado de Asuntos Europeos |
| Direccion General de Coordinacion del Mercado Interior y otras Políticas Comunitarias |
| Subdireccion General de Asuntos Industriales, Energéticos, de Transportes y Comunicaciones y de Medio Ambiente |
| C/Padilla, 46, Planta 2a, Despacho: 6218 |
| E-28006 MADRID |
| Mr Angel Silván Torregrosa |
| Tel. (34-91) 379 83 32 |
| Ms Esther Pérez Peláez |
| Technical Advisor |
| E-mail: esther.perez@ue.mae.es |
| Tel. (34-91) 379 84 64 |
| Fax (34-91) 379 84 01 |
| E-mail: d83-189@ue.mae.es |

Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores

Secretaría de Estado de Asuntos Europeos

Direccion General de Coordinacion del Mercado Interior y otras Políticas Comunitarias

Subdireccion General de Asuntos Industriales, Energéticos, de Transportes y Comunicaciones y de Medio Ambiente

C/Padilla, 46, Planta 2a, Despacho: 6218

E-28006 MADRID

Mr Angel Silván Torregrosa

Tel. (34-91) 379 83 32

Ms Esther Pérez Peláez

Technical Advisor

E-mail: esther.perez@ue.mae.es

Tel. (34-91) 379 84 64

Fax (34-91) 379 84 01

E-mail: d83-189@ue.mae.es

FRANCE

| Délégation interministérielle aux normes |
| --- |
| Direction générale de l'Industrie, des Technologies de l'information et des Postes (DiGITIP) |
| Service des politiques d'innovation et de compétitivité (SPIC) |
| Sous-direction de la normalisation, de la qualité et de la propriété industrielle (SQUALPI) |
| DiGITIP 5 |
| 12, rue Villiot |
| F-75572 Paris Cedex 12 |
| Ms Suzanne Piau |
| Tel. (33) 1 53 44 97 04 |
| Fax (33) 1 53 44 98 88 |
| E-mail: suzanne.piau@industrie.gouv.fr |
| Ms Françoise Ouvrard |
| Tel. (33) 1 53 44 97 05 |
| Fax (33) 1 53 44 98 88 |
| E-mail: francoise.ouvrard@industrie.gouv.fr |

Délégation interministérielle aux normes

Direction générale de l'Industrie, des Technologies de l'information et des Postes (DiGITIP)

Service des politiques d'innovation et de compétitivité (SPIC)

Sous-direction de la normalisation, de la qualité et de la propriété industrielle (SQUALPI)

DiGITIP 5

12, rue Villiot

F-75572 Paris Cedex 12

Ms Suzanne Piau

Tel. (33) 1 53 44 97 04

Fax (33) 1 53 44 98 88

E-mail: suzanne.piau@industrie.gouv.fr

Ms Françoise Ouvrard

Tel. (33) 1 53 44 97 05

Fax (33) 1 53 44 98 88

E-mail: francoise.ouvrard@industrie.gouv.fr

IRELAND

| NSAI |
| --- |
| Glasnevin |
| Dublin 9 |
| Ireland |
| Mr Tony Losty |
| Tel.: (353-1) 807 38 80 |
| Fax: (353-1) 807 38 38 |
| E-mail: tony.losty@nsai.ie |
| Website: http://www.nsai.ie/ |

NSAI

Glasnevin

Dublin 9

Ireland

Mr Tony Losty

Tel.: (353-1) 807 38 80

Fax: (353-1) 807 38 38

E-mail: tony.losty@nsai.ie

Website: http://www.nsai.ie/

ITALY

| Ministero delle attività produttive |
| --- |
| Dipartimento per le imprese |
| Direzione Generale per lo sviluppo produttivo e la competitività |
| Ufficio F1 - Ispettorato tecnico dell'industria |
| Via Molise 2 |
| I-00187 Roma |
| Mr Vincenzo Correggia |
| Tel. (39) 06 47 05 22 05 |
| Fax (39) 06 47 88 78 05 |
| E-mail: vincenzo.correggia@minindustria.it |
| Mr Enrico Castiglioni |
| Tel. (39) 06 47 05 26 69 |
| Fax (39) 06 47 88 77 48 |
| E-mail: enrico.castiglioni@minindustria.it |
| E-mail: ispettoratotecnico@minindustria.flexmail.it |
| Website: http://www.minindustria.it |

Ministero delle attività produttive

Dipartimento per le imprese

Direzione Generale per lo sviluppo produttivo e la competitività

Ufficio F1 - Ispettorato tecnico dell'industria

Via Molise 2

I-00187 Roma

Mr Vincenzo Correggia

Tel. (39) 06 47 05 22 05

Fax (39) 06 47 88 78 05

E-mail: vincenzo.correggia@minindustria.it

Mr Enrico Castiglioni

Tel. (39) 06 47 05 26 69

Fax (39) 06 47 88 77 48

E-mail: enrico.castiglioni@minindustria.it

E-mail: ispettoratotecnico@minindustria.flexmail.it

Website: http://www.minindustria.it

LUXEMBOURG

| SEE - Service de l'Energie de l'Etat |
| --- |
| 34, avenue de la Porte-Neuve |
| BP 10 |
| L-2010 Luxembourg |
| Mr J.P. Hoffmann |
| Tel. (352) 46 97 46 1 |
| Fax (352) 22 25 24 |
| E-mail: see.direction@eg.etat.lu |
| Website: http://www.see.lu |

SEE - Service de l'Energie de l'Etat

34, avenue de la Porte-Neuve

BP 10

L-2010 Luxembourg

Mr J.P. Hoffmann

Tel. (352) 46 97 46 1

Fax (352) 22 25 24

E-mail: see.direction@eg.etat.lu

Website: http://www.see.lu

THE NETHERLANDS

| Ministerie van Financiën |
| --- |
| Belastingsdienst/Douane Noord |
| Team bijzondere klantbehandeling |
| Centrale Dienst voor In-en uitvoer |
| Engelse Kamp 2 |
| Postbus 30003 |
| 9700 RD Groningen |
| Netherlands |
| Mr Ebel van der Heide |
| Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 34 |
| Ms Hennie Boekema |
| Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 35 |
| Ms Tineke Elzer |
| Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 33 |
| Fax (31) 50 5 23 21 59 |
| General e-mail: Enquiry.Point@tiscali-business.nl |
| Enquiry.Point2@tiscali-business.nl |

Ministerie van Financiën

Belastingsdienst/Douane Noord

Team bijzondere klantbehandeling

Centrale Dienst voor In-en uitvoer

Engelse Kamp 2

Postbus 30003

9700 RD Groningen

Netherlands

Mr Ebel van der Heide

Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 34

Ms Hennie Boekema

Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 35

Ms Tineke Elzer

Tel. (31) 50 5 23 21 33

Fax (31) 50 5 23 21 59

General e-mail: Enquiry.Point@tiscali-business.nl

Enquiry.Point2@tiscali-business.nl

AUSTRIA

| Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit |
| --- |
| Abteilung C2/1 |
| Stubenring 1 |
| A-1010 Wien |
| Ms Brigitte Wikgolm |
| Tel. (43-1) 711 00 58 96 |
| Fax (43-1) 715 96 51 or (43-1) 712 06 80 |
| E-mail: post@tbt.bmwa.gv.at |
| Website: http://www.bmwa.gv.at |

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit

Abteilung C2/1

Stubenring 1

A-1010 Wien

Ms Brigitte Wikgolm

Tel. (43-1) 711 00 58 96

Fax (43-1) 715 96 51 or (43-1) 712 06 80

E-mail: post@tbt.bmwa.gv.at

Website: http://www.bmwa.gv.at

PORTUGAL

| Instituto Portugês da Qualidade |
| --- |
| Rua Antonio Gião, 2 |
| P-2829-513 Caparica |
| Ms Cândida Pires |
| Tel. (351-21) 294 82 36 or 81 00 |
| Fax (351-21) 294 82 23 |
| E-mail: c.pires@mail.ipq.pt |
| General e-mail: not9834@mail.ipq.pt |
| Website: http://www.ipq.pt |

Instituto Portugês da Qualidade

Rua Antonio Gião, 2

P-2829-513 Caparica

Ms Cândida Pires

Tel. (351-21) 294 82 36 or 81 00

Fax (351-21) 294 82 23

E-mail: c.pires@mail.ipq.pt

General e-mail: not9834@mail.ipq.pt

Website: http://www.ipq.pt

FINLAND

| Kauppa-ja teollisuusministeriö |
| --- |
| (Ministry of Trade and Industry) |
| Visitors' address: |
| Aleksanterinkatu 4 |
| FIN-00171 Helsinki |
| and |
| Katakatu 3 |
| FIN-00120 Helsinki |
| Postal address: |
| PO Box 32 |
| FIN-00023 Government |
| Mr Henri Backman |
| Tel.: (358-9) 1606 36 27 |
| Fax: (358-9) 1606 46 22 |
| E-mail: henri.backman@ktm.fi |
| Ms Katri Amper |
| General e-mail: maaraykset.tekniset@ktm.fi |
| Website: http://www.ktm.fi |

Kauppa-ja teollisuusministeriö

(Ministry of Trade and Industry)

Visitors' address:

Aleksanterinkatu 4

FIN-00171 Helsinki

and

Katakatu 3

FIN-00120 Helsinki

Postal address:

PO Box 32

FIN-00023 Government

Mr Henri Backman

Tel.: (358-9) 1606 36 27

Fax: (358-9) 1606 46 22

E-mail: henri.backman@ktm.fi

Ms Katri Amper

General e-mail: maaraykset.tekniset@ktm.fi

Website: http://www.ktm.fi

SWEDEN

| Kommerskollegium |
| --- |
| (National Board of Trade) |
| Box 6803 |
| Drottninggatan 89 |
| S–113 86 Stockholm |
| Ms Kerstin Carlsson |
| Tel. (46) 86 90 48 82 or (46) 86 90 48 00 |
| Fax (46) 86 90 48 40 or (46) 83 06 759 |
| E-mail: kerstin.carlsson@kommers.se |
| General e-mail: 9834@kommers.se |
| Website: http://www.kommers.se |

Kommerskollegium

(National Board of Trade)

Box 6803

Drottninggatan 89

S–113 86 Stockholm

Ms Kerstin Carlsson

Tel. (46) 86 90 48 82 or (46) 86 90 48 00

Fax (46) 86 90 48 40 or (46) 83 06 759

E-mail: kerstin.carlsson@kommers.se

General e-mail: 9834@kommers.se

Website: http://www.kommers.se

UNITED KINGDOM

| Department of Trade and Industry |
| --- |
| Standards and Technical Regulations Directorate 2 |
| 151 Buckingham Palace Road |
| London SW1 W 9SS |
| United Kingdom |
| Mr Philip Plumb |
| Tel. (44-207) 215 14 88 |
| Fax (44-207) 215 15 29 |
| E-mail: philip.plumb@dti.gsi.gov.uk |
| General e-mail: 9834@dti.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: http://www.dti.gov.uk/strd |

Department of Trade and Industry

Standards and Technical Regulations Directorate 2

151 Buckingham Palace Road

London SW1 W 9SS

United Kingdom

Mr Philip Plumb

Tel. (44-207) 215 14 88

Fax (44-207) 215 15 29

E-mail: philip.plumb@dti.gsi.gov.uk

General e-mail: 9834@dti.gsi.gov.uk

Website: http://www.dti.gov.uk/strd

EFTA - ESA

| EFTA Surveillance Authority |
| --- |
| Rue de Trêves 74 |
| B-1040 Brussels |
| Ms Adinda Batsleer |
| Tel. (32-2) 286 18 71 |
| Fax (32-2) 286 18 00 |
| E-mail: aba@eftasurv.int |
| E-mail: DRAFTTECHREGESA@eftasurv.int |
| Website: http://www.eftasurv.int |

EFTA Surveillance Authority

Rue de Trêves 74

B-1040 Brussels

Ms Adinda Batsleer

Tel. (32-2) 286 18 71

Fax (32-2) 286 18 00

E-mail: aba@eftasurv.int

E-mail: DRAFTTECHREGESA@eftasurv.int

Website: http://www.eftasurv.int

| EFTA |
| --- |
| Goods Unit |
| EFTA Secretariat |
| Rue de Trêves 74 |
| B-1040 Brussels |
| Ms Kathleen Byrne |
| Tel. (32-2) 286 17 34 |
| Fax (32-2) 286 17 42 |
| E-mail: DRAFTTECHREGEFTA@efta.int |
| kathleen.byrne@efta.int |
| Website: http://www.efta.int |

EFTA

Goods Unit

EFTA Secretariat

Rue de Trêves 74

B-1040 Brussels

Ms Kathleen Byrne

Tel. (32-2) 286 17 34

Fax (32-2) 286 17 42

E-mail: DRAFTTECHREGEFTA@efta.int

kathleen.byrne@efta.int

Website: http://www.efta.int

TURKEY

| Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade |
| --- |
| General Directorate of Standardisation for Foreign Trade |
| Inönü Bulvari no 36 |
| 06510 |
| Emek - Ankara |
| Turkey |
| Mr Saadettin Doğan |
| Tel. (90) 58 99 |
| (90-312) 204 81 02 |
| Fax: (90-312) 212 87 68 |
| E-mail: dtsabbil@dtm.gov.tr |
| Website: http://www.dtm.gov.tr |

Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade

General Directorate of Standardisation for Foreign Trade

Inönü Bulvari no 36

06510

Emek - Ankara

Turkey

Mr Saadettin Doğan

Tel. (90) 58 99

(90-312) 204 81 02

Fax: (90-312) 212 87 68

E-mail: dtsabbil@dtm.gov.tr

Website: http://www.dtm.gov.tr

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(1)  Year - registration number - Member State of origin.

(2)  Period during which the draft may not be adopted.

(3)  No standstill period since the Commission accepts the grounds of urgent adoption invoked by the notifying Member State.

(4)  No standstill period since the measure concerns technical specifications or other requirements or rules on services linked to fiscal or financial measures, pursuant to the third indent of the second paragraph of Article 1(11) of Directive 98/34/EC.

(5)  Information procedure closed.

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/35 |
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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/35

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Commission Directive 2002/31/EC of 22 March 2002 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household air-conditioners

(2004/C 115/15)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive

| European Standardisation Organisation  (1) | Reference and title of the standard | Reference document | Reference of the superseded standard | Date of cessation of use of the superseded standard |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CEN | EN 14511-1:2004
  Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling
  Part 1: Terms and definitions | | NONE | __ |
| CEN | EN 14511-2:2004
  Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling
  Part 2: Test conditions | | NONE | __ |
| CEN | EN 14511-3:2004
  Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling
  Part 3: Test methods | | NONE | __ |
| CEN | EN 14511-4:2004
  Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling
  Part 4: Requirements | | NONE | __ |

European Standardisation Organisation  (1)

Reference and title of the standard

Reference document

Reference of the superseded standard

Date of cessation of use of the superseded standard

CEN

EN 14511-1:2004

Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling

Part 1: Terms and definitions

NONE

__

CEN

EN 14511-2:2004

Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling

Part 2: Test conditions

NONE

__

CEN

EN 14511-3:2004

Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling

Part 3: Test methods

NONE

__

CEN

EN 14511-4:2004

Air-conditioners, liquid chilling packages and heat pumps with electrically driven compressors for space heating and cooling

Part 4: Requirements

NONE

__

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(1)

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart/De Stassartstraat 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19, http://www.cenorm.be |
| --- | --- |

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CEN: rue de Stassart/De Stassartstraat 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19, http://www.cenorm.be

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

—

CENELEC: rue de Stassart/De Stassartstraat 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 519 68 71, fax (32-2) 519 69 19, http://www.cenelec.org

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

—

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

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/36 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/36

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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

(2004/C 115/16)

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 30.3.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State (Region) | : | France |
| Aid No | : | N 515/03 |
| Title | : | Aid to the rendering sector – Slaughter tax |
| Objective | : | To finance public-sector rendering plants, as of 1 January 2004 |
| Legal basis | : | Article L 226-1 du code rural et article 28 de la loi de finances française pour 2004 |
| Budget | : | EUR 247 million in 2004 (EUR 189 million funded by the slaughter tax and EUR 54 million by the State budget, of which EUR 91 million does not constitute State aid) |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | Variable |
| Duration | : | Unspecified |
| Other information | : | The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

30.3.2004

Member State (Region)

:

France

Aid No

:

N 515/03

Title

:

Aid to the rendering sector – Slaughter tax

Objective

:

To finance public-sector rendering plants, as of 1 January 2004

Legal basis

:

Article L 226-1 du code rural et article 28 de la loi de finances française pour 2004

Budget

:

EUR 247 million in 2004 (EUR 189 million funded by the slaughter tax and EUR 54 million by the State budget, of which EUR 91 million does not constitute State aid)

Aid intensity or amount

:

Variable

Duration

:

Unspecified

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 30.3.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | United Kingdom |
| Aid No | : | N 175/03 |
| Title | : | Meat and Livestock Commission Generic Meat Advertising Scheme |
| Objective | : | The aim of the scheme is to promote and advertise on a generic basis the advantages of eating red meat and red meat products. Promotion and advertising will take place in the United Kingdom, in the European Union outside the United Kingdom, and elsewhere. |
| Legal basis | : | The Agricultural Marketing Act 1983, as amended, and the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 |
| Budget | : | GBP 11,2 million (EUR 16,5 million) |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | Up to 100 % (para-fiscal levy) |
| Duration | : | From the date of approval of the Commission until 31 March 2008 |
| Other information | : | The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

30.3.2004

Member State

:

United Kingdom

Aid No

:

N 175/03

Title

:

Meat and Livestock Commission Generic Meat Advertising Scheme

Objective

:

The aim of the scheme is to promote and advertise on a generic basis the advantages of eating red meat and red meat products. Promotion and advertising will take place in the United Kingdom, in the European Union outside the United Kingdom, and elsewhere.

Legal basis

:

The Agricultural Marketing Act 1983, as amended, and the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Budget

:

GBP 11,2 million (EUR 16,5 million)

Aid intensity or amount

:

Up to 100 % (para-fiscal levy)

Duration

:

From the date of approval of the Commission until 31 March 2008

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 1.4.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State (Region) | : | France (Tarn-et-Garonne) |
| Aid No | : | NN 18/03 (ex N 683/02) |
| Title | : | Tarn-et-Garonne General Council start-up aid for young farmers |
| Objective | : | To support young people entering farming with a single premium of EUR 3 900, which may be combined with the Dotation Jeunes Agriculteurs (a grant for young farmers) (part-financed national aid) |
| Legal basis | : |
| Budget | : |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | EUR 3 900 (single premium) |
| Duration | : | 2002 to 2006 |
| Other information | : | The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

1.4.2004

Member State (Region)

:

France (Tarn-et-Garonne)

Aid No

:

NN 18/03 (ex N 683/02)

Title

:

Tarn-et-Garonne General Council start-up aid for young farmers

Objective

:

To support young people entering farming with a single premium of EUR 3 900, which may be combined with the Dotation Jeunes Agriculteurs (a grant for young farmers) (part-financed national aid)

Legal basis

:

Budget

:

Aid intensity or amount

:

EUR 3 900 (single premium)

Duration

:

2002 to 2006

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 1.4.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State (Region) | : | Italy (Sardinia) |
| Aid No | : | N 17/04 |
| Title | : | Amendment of the aid provided for in Article 7(b) of Regional Law No 21 of 14 November 2000 |
| Objective | : | Investment aid for the processing and marketing of agricultural products |
| Legal basis | : | Articolo 7, lettera b) della legge regionale del 14 novembre 2000, n. 21 ‘Adeguamento delle provvidenze regionali a favore dell'agricoltura agli orientamenti comunitari in materia di aiuti di Stato nel settore agricolo e interventi a favore delle infrastrutture rurali e della silvicoltura’ |
| Budget | : | Unspecified |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | Up to 50 % (Objective 1 region) |
| Duration | : | Unspecified |
| Other information | : | The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

1.4.2004

Member State (Region)

:

Italy (Sardinia)

Aid No

:

N 17/04

Title

:

Amendment of the aid provided for in Article 7(b) of Regional Law No 21 of 14 November 2000

Objective

:

Investment aid for the processing and marketing of agricultural products

Legal basis

:

Articolo 7, lettera b) della legge regionale del 14 novembre 2000, n. 21 ‘Adeguamento delle provvidenze regionali a favore dell'agricoltura agli orientamenti comunitari in materia di aiuti di Stato nel settore agricolo e interventi a favore delle infrastrutture rurali e della silvicoltura’

Budget

:

Unspecified

Aid intensity or amount

:

Up to 50 % (Objective 1 region)

Duration

:

Unspecified

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 1.4.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | Denmark |
| Aid No | : | N 67/04 |
| Title | : | Sample tests at chicken holdings |
| Objective | : | The aim is to undertake sample inspections shall at 5 % of the holdings producing chickens, and at least 50 holdings will be visited. There are some 300 chicken producers in Denmark. The controls will take place, at the earliest, one week before the chickens are planned to be slaughtered, and are performed by a veterinarian specialized in animal welfare. The inspections concern mainly light intensity and animal density. The fee for inspections is paid directly from the Poultry Fee Fund to the Veterinary and Food Administration. |
| Legal basis | : | — | Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v., jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 285 af 8. maj 2002, som ændret ved lov nr. 1158 af 19. december 2003, |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

1.4.2004

Member State

:

Denmark

Aid No

:

N 67/04

Title

:

Sample tests at chicken holdings

Objective

:

The aim is to undertake sample inspections shall at 5 % of the holdings producing chickens, and at least 50 holdings will be visited. There are some 300 chicken producers in Denmark. The controls will take place, at the earliest, one week before the chickens are planned to be slaughtered, and are performed by a veterinarian specialized in animal welfare. The inspections concern mainly light intensity and animal density. The fee for inspections is paid directly from the Poultry Fee Fund to the Veterinary and Food Administration.

Legal basis

:

—

Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v., jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 285 af 8. maj 2002, som ændret ved lov nr. 1158 af 19. december 2003,

| — | Bekendtgørelse nr. 209 af 25. marts 2003 om produktionsafgifter på æg og ved slagtning og eksport af fjerkræ, |
| --- | --- |

—

Bekendtgørelse nr. 209 af 25. marts 2003 om produktionsafgifter på æg og ved slagtning og eksport af fjerkræ,

| — | Lov nr. 336 af 16. maj 2001 om hold af slagtekyllinger, |
| --- | --- |

—

Lov nr. 336 af 16. maj 2001 om hold af slagtekyllinger,

| — | Bekendtgørelse nr. 1069 af 17. december 2001 om hold af slagtekyllinger og rugeægsproduktion. |
| --- | --- |

—

Bekendtgørelse nr. 1069 af 17. december 2001 om hold af slagtekyllinger og rugeægsproduktion.

Budget

:

An estimated maximum of DKK 99 000 (approximately EUR 13 300) per year

Aid intensity or amount

:

The compensation amounts to 100 % of the fees

Duration

:

Unlimited

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 1.4.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | United Kingdom (England) |
| Aid No | : | N 424/03 |
| Title | : | English Farming and Food Partnerships (England) |
| Objective | : | To provide for collaboration amongst the producers and between the producers and others active in the agri-food chain as well as for dissemination of best practice guidance, provision of training, education and advice. |
| Legal basis | : | Section 8 of the 1963 Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and Section 1 of the 1986 Agriculture Act |
| Budget | : | Maximum of GBP 500 000 per year. Additional grants of GBP 200 000 per year possible. |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | All eligible projects will be supported at a rate of up to 100% of eligible costs. Total amount of aid per beneficiary will not exceed EUR 100 000 over any three-year period or 50 % of eligible costs, whichever is greater. |
| Duration | : | From the date of the Commission's approval till 2009. Any extension will be notified. |
| Other information | : | The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
  http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

1.4.2004

Member State

:

United Kingdom (England)

Aid No

:

N 424/03

Title

:

English Farming and Food Partnerships (England)

Objective

:

To provide for collaboration amongst the producers and between the producers and others active in the agri-food chain as well as for dissemination of best practice guidance, provision of training, education and advice.

Legal basis

:

Section 8 of the 1963 Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and Section 1 of the 1986 Agriculture Act

Budget

:

Maximum of GBP 500 000 per year. Additional grants of GBP 200 000 per year possible.

Aid intensity or amount

:

All eligible projects will be supported at a rate of up to 100% of eligible costs. Total amount of aid per beneficiary will not exceed EUR 100 000 over any three-year period or 50 % of eligible costs, whichever is greater.

Duration

:

From the date of the Commission's approval till 2009. Any extension will be notified.

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

| Date of adoption of the decision | : | 1.4.2004 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member State | : | Italy (Valle d'Aosta) |
| Aid No | : | N 507/03 |
| Title | : | Regional measures to support craft and industrial undertakings active in the processing of agricultural products |
| Objective | : | This scheme of unlimited duration aims to grant financial support to industrial or craft undertakings operating in Valle d'Aosta. Support will be granted in the form of aid for investments, technical assistance and advertising campaigns. |
| Legal basis | : | Delibera Giunta Regionale n. 3301 del 15 Settembre 2003 ‘Interventi regionali a sostegno delle imprese artigiane e industriali operanti nel settore della trasformazione dei prodotti agricoli’. |
| Budget | : | EUR 1 million/year |
| Aid intensity or amount | : | — | For investment aid: maximum 40 % of eligible costs |

Date of adoption of the decision

:

1.4.2004

Member State

:

Italy (Valle d'Aosta)

Aid No

:

N 507/03

Title

:

Regional measures to support craft and industrial undertakings active in the processing of agricultural products

Objective

:

This scheme of unlimited duration aims to grant financial support to industrial or craft undertakings operating in Valle d'Aosta. Support will be granted in the form of aid for investments, technical assistance and advertising campaigns.

Legal basis

:

Delibera Giunta Regionale n. 3301 del 15 Settembre 2003 ‘Interventi regionali a sostegno delle imprese artigiane e industriali operanti nel settore della trasformazione dei prodotti agricoli’.

Budget

:

EUR 1 million/year

Aid intensity or amount

:

—

For investment aid: maximum 40 % of eligible costs

| — | For technical support: up to EUR 100 000 per beneficiary over three years, or 50 % of eligible costs for SMEs |
| --- | --- |

—

For technical support: up to EUR 100 000 per beneficiary over three years, or 50 % of eligible costs for SMEs

| — | For advertising campaigns: 50 % of eligible costs |
| --- | --- |

—

For advertising campaigns: 50 % of eligible costs

Duration

:

Unlimited

Other information

:

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/sg/sgb/state_aids

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| 30.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 115/39 |
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30.4.2004

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 115/39

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Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession

(2004/C 115/17)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Czech Republic

Aid No: State aid No CZ 47/03

Title: eBanka, a.s.

Objective (sector): Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of eBanka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Czech Republic

Aid No: State aid No CZ 48/2003

Title: J&T BANKA, a.s.

Objective (sector): Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of J&T BANKA, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Czech Republic

Aid No: State aid No CZ 50/2003

Title: Ekoagrobanka, a.s. and Union banka, a.s.

Objective (sector): Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of Ekoagrobanka, a.s. and Union banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Czech Republic

Aid No: State aid No CZ 52/03

Title: Universal Banka, a.s.

Objective (sector): Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of Universal Banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Czech Republic

Aid No: State aid No CZ 58/03

Title: Evrobanka, a.s.

Objective: Aid to the banking sector

Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of Evrobanka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession.

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

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

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