# Official Journal C 249/2009

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5217 October 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.249.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 249

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5217 October 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 249/01 | Commission Opinion of 15 October 2009 in application of Article 7 of Council Directive 89/686/EEC as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Polish authorities in respect of protective clothing for motorcyclists, BF motorcycle hardwear with anti-impact protectors of the type Tested PR (
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Notice No

Contents

page

I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

2009/C 249/01

Commission Opinion of 15 October 2009 in application of Article 7 of Council Directive 89/686/EEC as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Polish authorities in respect of protective clothing for motorcyclists, BF motorcycle hardwear with anti-impact protectors of the type Tested PR (
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| | II   Information |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 249/02 | 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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  ) | 3 |
| 2009/C 249/03 | Communication from the Commission on the final percentage take-up for 2009 of rice import quotas provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007 | 4 |

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 249/02

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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  )

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3

2009/C 249/03

Communication from the Commission on the final percentage take-up for 2009 of rice import quotas provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007

4

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Council |
| 2009/C 249/04 | Council Act of 9 October 2009 re-appointing a Deputy Director of Europol | 5 |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 249/05 | Euro exchange rates | 7 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2009/C 249/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation) (
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| 2009/C 249/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation) (
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Council

2009/C 249/04

Council Act of 9 October 2009 re-appointing a Deputy Director of Europol

5

Commission

2009/C 249/05

Euro exchange rates

7

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2009/C 249/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation) (
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  )

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8

2009/C 249/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation) (
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  )

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 249/08 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 18 |
| 2009/C 249/09 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 19 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 249/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5654 — Brookfield/BBI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2009/C 249/08

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

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2009/C 249/09

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 249/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5654 — Brookfield/BBI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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20

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 15 October 2009

in application of Article 7 of Council Directive 89/686/EEC as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Polish authorities in respect of protective clothing for motorcyclists, ‘BF motorcycle hardwear’ with anti-impact protectors of the type ‘Tested PR’

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 249/01

1.   The notification by the Polish authorities

Article 7(1) of Council Directive 89/686/EEC (1) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment (PPE) provides that where a Member State ascertains that personal protective equipment bearing the CE marking and used in accordance with its intended purpose could compromise the safety of persons, domestic animals or property, it shall take all necessary measures to remove such personal protective equipment from the market and to prohibit the placing on the market or free movement thereof.

Pursuant to Article 7(2) of the Directive, the Commission is required, after consulting the parties concerned, to declare whether it finds such a measure justified or not. If the measure is found justified, the Commission shall inform the Member States so that they can take all appropriate measures with respect to the equipment concerned, in accordance with their obligations under Article 2(1).

On 8 August 2008, the Polish authorities notified to the European Commission a measure prohibiting the placing on the market of protective clothing for motorcyclists ‘BF motorcycle hardwear’ with elbow, forearm, knee and upper tibia anti-impact protectors of the type ‘Tested PR’.

The file transmitted to the Commission contained a ‘CE marking declaration’ drawn up by Ashan (UK) Ltd., 68, Greal Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3JT, UK on behalf of M/S Havaba Bikewear, Metzingen, Germany, with the following Annexes claiming compliance with the Directive:

| — | Annex ‘A’ Shoulder protector, type HB-S-E, |
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Annex ‘A’ Shoulder protector, type HB-S-E,

| — | Annex ‘C’ Knee protector, type HB-K-E, |
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Annex ‘C’ Knee protector, type HB-K-E,

| — | Annex ‘D’ Back protector, type HB-B-E, |
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Annex ‘D’ Back protector, type HB-B-E,

| — | Annex ‘E’ Hip protector, type HB-H-E. |
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Annex ‘E’ Hip protector, type HB-H-E.

2.   The reasons given for the notified measure

The Polish authorities indicated that the protective clothing in question had not been submitted to the EC type-examination procedure set out in Article 10 of the Directive.

In addition the instructions for use were missing.

The Polish authorities stated that the manufacturer had failed to bring the product into conformity when required to do so according to Article 13(4) of the Directive.

3.   The Commission’s Opinion

On 9 March 2009, the Commission wrote to Ashan (UK) Ltd. inviting him to communicate his observations regarding the measure taken by the Polish authorities. To date, no reply has been received.

In light of the documentation available and the comments of the parties concerned, the Commission considers that the Polish Authorities have demonstrated that the protective clothing for motorcyclists ‘BF motorcycle hardwear’ with impact protectors of the type ‘Tested PR’, fails to comply with the requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC.

Therefore having followed the required procedure, the Commission is of the opinion that the prohibition measure taken by the Polish authorities is justified.

Done at Brussels, 15 October 2009.

For the Commission

Günther VERHEUGEN

Vice-President

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(1)  OJ L 399, 30.12.1989, p. 18.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 17.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/3 |
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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 249/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 29.7.2009 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | N 22/09 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | The Renewables Obligation — Northern Ireland |
| Legal basis | Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 as amended by Energy (Amendment) Order 2009; Renewables Obligation Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 as amended |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Transactions not on market terms |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 1,8 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | until 31.3.2027 |
| Economic sectors | Energy |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for Northern Ireland |
| Netherleigh Massey Avenue |
| Belfast |
| BT4 2JP |
| Northern Ireland |
| UNITED KINGDOM |

Date of adoption of the decision

29.7.2009

Reference number of State Aid

N 22/09

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Northern Ireland

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

The Renewables Obligation — Northern Ireland

Legal basis

Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 as amended by Energy (Amendment) Order 2009; Renewables Obligation Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 as amended

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Transactions not on market terms

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 1,8 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

until 31.3.2027

Economic sectors

Energy

Name and address of the granting authority

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for Northern Ireland

Netherleigh Massey Avenue

Belfast

BT4 2JP

Northern Ireland

UNITED KINGDOM

Other information

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

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

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Communication from the Commission on the final percentage take-up for 2009 of rice import quotas provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007

2009/C 249/03

The final percentage take-up of each quota provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007 of 21 December 2007 opening and providing for the administration in 2008 and 2009 of import quotas for rice originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP States) forming part of the Cariforum region and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) (1) for 2009 is established as follows:

| Origin/product | Order number | Final percentage take-up of the quota for 2009 |
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| States forming part of the Cariforum region (Article 1(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007)






  — | codes under CN 1006, except CN code 1006 10 10 |

Origin/product

Order number

Final percentage take-up of the quota for 2009

States forming part of the Cariforum region (Article 1(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007)

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codes under CN 1006, except CN code 1006 10 10

09.4220

69,37 %

OCTs (Article 1(2)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1529/2007)

| — | CN code 1006 |
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CN code 1006

| (a) | Netherlands Antilles and Aruba |
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(a)

Netherlands Antilles and Aruba

09.4189

16,2 %

| (b) | Least-developed OCTs |
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(b)

Least-developed OCTs

09.4190

0 %

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(1)  OJ L 348, 31.12.2007, p. 155.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Council

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COUNCIL ACT

of 9 October 2009

re-appointing a Deputy Director of Europol

2009/C 249/04

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) (1), and in particular Article 29(2) thereof,

Acting as the authority vested with the power to appoint the Director and Deputy Directors of Europol,

Having regard to the opinion of the Management Board,

Whereas:

| (1) | The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 24 July 2006 (2), is due to expire by 31 August 2010. |
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(1)

The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 24 July 2006 (2), is due to expire by 31 August 2010.

| (2) | The Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees (3), and in particular their Appendix 8, establish special provisions on the procedure for the re-appointment of the Director or a Deputy Director of Europol. |
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(2)

The Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees (3), and in particular their Appendix 8, establish special provisions on the procedure for the re-appointment of the Director or a Deputy Director of Europol.

| (3) | The Deputy Directors of Europol are appointed for a four-year period extendable once in accordance with Article 38(2) of the Council Decision establishing the European Police Office (EUROPOL) (‘Europol Decision’) (4). |
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(3)

The Deputy Directors of Europol are appointed for a four-year period extendable once in accordance with Article 38(2) of the Council Decision establishing the European Police Office (EUROPOL) (‘Europol Decision’) (4).

| (4) | Pursuant to Article 39 of the Europol Decision the Staff Regulations of the European Communities and the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities apply. This will be the case as from 1 January 2010, pursuant to Article 64(2) of the Europol Decision. According to Article 47(a) of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities the employment of temporary staff ceases at the end of the month in which the servant reaches the age of 65 years. |
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(4)

Pursuant to Article 39 of the Europol Decision the Staff Regulations of the European Communities and the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities apply. This will be the case as from 1 January 2010, pursuant to Article 64(2) of the Europol Decision. According to Article 47(a) of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Communities the employment of temporary staff ceases at the end of the month in which the servant reaches the age of 65 years.

| (5) | The Management Board presented the Council with an unanimous opinion proposing that the present Deputy Director of Europol, Mr Michel QUILLÉ be re-appointed. |
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(5)

The Management Board presented the Council with an unanimous opinion proposing that the present Deputy Director of Europol, Mr Michel QUILLÉ be re-appointed.

| (6) | On the basis of the opinion provided by the Management Board, the Council wishes to re-appoint Mr Michel QUILLÉ as Deputy Director. |
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(6)

On the basis of the opinion provided by the Management Board, the Council wishes to re-appoint Mr Michel QUILLÉ as Deputy Director.

| (7) | As soon as possible after the date as from which the Europol Decision applies, the Council will determine the grade and step at which Mr Michel QUILLÉ has been re-appointed, |
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(7)

As soon as possible after the date as from which the Europol Decision applies, the Council will determine the grade and step at which Mr Michel QUILLÉ has been re-appointed,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Michel QUILLÉ is hereby re-appointed as Deputy Director of Europol from 31 August 2010 to 30 April 2014.

Article 2

This Act shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2009.

For the Council

The President

Å. TORSTENSSON

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(1)  OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2.

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(2)  Council document 11819/06 EUROPOL 69.

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(3)  Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees (OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23).

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(4)  Council Decision 2009/371/JHA of 6 April 2009 (OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37).

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Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

16 October 2009

2009/C 249/05

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4869 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 135,60 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4443 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,91175 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,3907 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5180 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,3500 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,771 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 267,85 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7077 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2133 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2882 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1768 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6213 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5458 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 11,5235 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0138 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0762 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 733,17 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 10,9476 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1508 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2445 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 974,08 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0131 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 69,384 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,6990 |
| THB | Thai baht | 49,729 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5562 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,5379 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 68,8430 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4869

JPY

Japanese yen

135,60

DKK

Danish krone

7,4443

GBP

Pound sterling

0,91175

SEK

Swedish krona

10,3907

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5180

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,3500

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,771

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

267,85

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7077

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2133

RON

Romanian leu

4,2882

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1768

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6213

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5458

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

11,5235

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0138

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0762

KRW

South Korean won

1 733,17

ZAR

South African rand

10,9476

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1508

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2445

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 974,08

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0131

PHP

Philippine peso

69,384

RUB

Russian rouble

43,6990

THB

Thai baht

49,729

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5562

MXN

Mexican peso

19,5379

INR

Indian rupee

68,8430

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/8

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 249/06

| Reference number of State Aid | X 8/08 |
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| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | Piemonte (ITC1) |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Piemonte
  Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Regione Piemonte — Direzione regionale Istruzione, Formazione Professionale e Lavoro Settore Attività Formativa via Magenta, 12 — 10128 Torino TO, ITALIA e le amministrazioni provinciali come da allegata scheda in pdf.
  http://www.regione.piemonte.it |
| Title of the aid measure | Direttiva relativa alla Formazione Continua — Legge 236/93 — Piani aziendali, settoriali e territoriali concordati tra le Parti Sociali — Periodo 2008/2010 |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 12-9530 del 2.9.2008 di parziale modifica ed integrazione della D.G.R n. 34-8845 del 26.5.2008 |
| Web link to the full text of the aid measure | http://www.regione.piemonte.it/formaz/dirreg08.htm |
| Type of measure | Scheme |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | Modification XT 68/08 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008-30.6.2010 |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Type of beneficiary | SME
  large enterprise |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 3,10 million |
| For guarantees | — |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant |
| Reference to the Commission decision | — |
| If co-financed by Community funds | — |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Specific training (Article 38(1)) | 25 % | — |
| General training (Article 38(2)) | 60 % | — |

Reference number of State Aid

X 8/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

Piemonte (ITC1)

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Piemonte

Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Regione Piemonte — Direzione regionale Istruzione, Formazione Professionale e Lavoro Settore Attività Formativa via Magenta, 12 — 10128 Torino TO, ITALIA e le amministrazioni provinciali come da allegata scheda in pdf.

http://www.regione.piemonte.it

Title of the aid measure

Direttiva relativa alla Formazione Continua — Legge 236/93 — Piani aziendali, settoriali e territoriali concordati tra le Parti Sociali — Periodo 2008/2010

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 12-9530 del 2.9.2008 di parziale modifica ed integrazione della D.G.R n. 34-8845 del 26.5.2008

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.regione.piemonte.it/formaz/dirreg08.htm

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

Modification XT 68/08

Duration

30.6.2008-30.6.2010

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 3,10 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Specific training (Article 38(1))

25 %

—

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 9/08 |
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| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Piemonte
  Article 87(3)(c) |
| Granting authority | Regione Piemonte — Direzione regionale Istruzione, Formazione Professionale e Lavoro Settore Attività Formativa via Magenta, 12 — 10128 Torino TO, ITALIA e le amministrazioni provinciali come da scheda pdf allegata
  http://www.regione.piemonte.it |
| Title of the aid measure | Direttiva relativa alla formazione dei lavoratori occupati — 2008/2010 |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 13-9531 del 2.9.2008 |
| Web link to the full text of the aid measure | http://www.regione.piemonte.it/formaz/dirreg08.htm |
| Type of measure | Scheme |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — |
| Duration | 3.9.2008-30.6.2011 |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Type of beneficiary | SME
  large enterprise |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 19,30 million |
| For guarantees | — |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant |
| Reference to the Commission decision | — |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Fondo Sociale Europeo — EUR 22,80 million |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26) | 50 % | — |
| Specific training (Article 38(1)) | 25 % | — |
| General training (Article 38(2)) | 60 % | — |

Reference number of State Aid

X 9/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Piemonte

Article 87(3)(c)

Granting authority

Regione Piemonte — Direzione regionale Istruzione, Formazione Professionale e Lavoro Settore Attività Formativa via Magenta, 12 — 10128 Torino TO, ITALIA e le amministrazioni provinciali come da scheda pdf allegata

http://www.regione.piemonte.it

Title of the aid measure

Direttiva relativa alla formazione dei lavoratori occupati — 2008/2010

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale n. 13-9531 del 2.9.2008

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.regione.piemonte.it/formaz/dirreg08.htm

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

3.9.2008-30.6.2011

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 19,30 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

Fondo Sociale Europeo — EUR 22,80 million

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

Specific training (Article 38(1))

25 %

—

General training (Article 38(2))

60 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 11/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Finland |
| Member State reference number | 2161/312/2008 |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | SUOMI/FINLAND
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö |
| PL 30, FI-00023 Valtioneuvosto, FINLAND |
| http://www.mmm.fi |

Reference number of State Aid

X 11/08

Member State

Finland

Member State reference number

2161/312/2008

Name of the Region (NUTS)

SUOMI/FINLAND

Mixed

Granting authority

Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö

PL 30, FI-00023 Valtioneuvosto, FINLAND

http://www.mmm.fi

Title of the aid measure

Maataloustuotteiden markkinoinnin ja tuotannon kehittämisen avustaminen pienten ja keskisuurten yritysten neuvontaan ja messuille osallistumiseen liittyen

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Valtioneuvoston asetus maataloustuotteiden markkinoinnin ja tuotannon kehittämisen avustamisesta (606/2008)

Valtionavustuslaki (688/2001) 6–8 pykälä

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.mmm.fi/fi/index/etusivu/maatalous/tuet/markkinoinnin_kehittaminen.html

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.1.2009-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 0,20 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

—

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

Aid for SME participation in fairs (Article 27)

50 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 12/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Umbria
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Regione Umbria |
| Via Mario Angeloni, 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA |
| http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 12/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Umbria

Mixed

Granting authority

Regione Umbria

Via Mario Angeloni, 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA

http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it

Title of the aid measure

Aiuti di Stato all’occupazione

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

D.G.R. n. 1119 del 3.9.2008

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it/canale.asp?id=598

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

4.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 1,20 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

POR FSE 2007-2013 Regione Umbria — codice CCI2007IT052PO013 approvato con decisione della Commissione europea n. C(2007) 5498 dell′8.11.2007 — 0,36 millioni EUR

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

10 %

—

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

—

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 13/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Umbria
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Regione Umbria |
| Via Mario Angeloni, 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA |
| http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 13/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Umbria

Mixed

Granting authority

Regione Umbria

Via Mario Angeloni, 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA

http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it

Title of the aid measure

Aiuti di Stato all’assunzione di soggetti svantaggiati e disabili

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

D.G.R. n. 1120 del 3.9.2008

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.formazionelavoro.regione.umbria.it/canale.asp?id=598

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

4.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 1,20 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

POR FSE 2007-2013 Regione Umbria — codice CCI2007IT052PO013 approvato con decisione della Commissione europea n. C(2007) 5498 dell′8.11.2007 — 0,36 millioni EUR

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for the recruitment of disadvantaged workers in the form of wage subsidies (Article 40)

50 %

—

Aid for the employment of disabled workers in the form of wage subsidies (Article 41)

75 %

—

Aid for compensating the additional costs of employing disabled workers (Article 42)

100 %

—

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| 17.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/13 |
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17.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/13

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 249/07

| Reference number of State Aid | X 2/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Umbria
  Mixed |
| Granting authority | Regione Umbria |
| Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA |
| http://www.regione.umbria.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 2/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Umbria

Mixed

Granting authority

Regione Umbria

Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA

http://www.regione.umbria.it

Title of the aid measure

Regime di aiutoa favore degli investimenti delle PMI

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Por FESR Regione Umbria 2007-2013

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

—

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

3.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 16 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Loan, Interest rate subsidy, Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

FESR — 22,00 million EUR

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Article 13) Scheme

20 %

—

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

20 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 3/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Umbria
  Non-assisted areas |
| Granting authority | Regione Umbria |
| Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06100 Perugia PG, ITALIA |
| http://www.regione.umbria.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 3/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Umbria

Non-assisted areas

Granting authority

Regione Umbria

Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06100 Perugia PG, ITALIA

http://www.regione.umbria.it

Title of the aid measure

Regime di aiuto a favore della ricerca industriale e dello sviluppo sperimentale

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Legge n. 598/94, articolo 11

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.sviluppoeconomico.regione.umbria.it

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

3.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 12 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

FESR — 17 million EUR

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Industrial research (Article 31(2)(b))

50 %

10 %

Experimental development (Article 31(2)(c))

25 %

10 %

| Reference number of State Aid | X 4/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Umbria
  Non-assisted areas |
| Granting authority | Regione Umbria |
| Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA |
| http://www.regione.umbria.it |

Reference number of State Aid

X 4/08

Member State

Italy

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Umbria

Non-assisted areas

Granting authority

Regione Umbria

Via Mario Angeloni 61 — 06124 Perugia PG, ITALIA

http://www.regione.umbria.it

Title of the aid measure

Regime di aiuto alle PMI per servizi ex articoli 26, 27 e 33 regolamento (CE) n. 800/2008

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Por FESR Regione Umbria 2007-2013

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.sviluppoeconomico.regione.umbria.it

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

3.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 5,50 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

FESR — EUR 10 million

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Article 26)

50 %

—

Aid for SME participation in fairs (Article 27)

50 %

—

Aid for industrial property rights costs for SMEs (Article 33)

60 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 7/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Lithuania |
| Member State reference number | — |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Lithuania
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministerija |
| Gedimino pr. 38/2, LT-01104 Vilnius, LIETUVA |
| http://www.ukmin.lt |

Reference number of State Aid

X 7/08

Member State

Lithuania

Member State reference number

—

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Lithuania

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministerija

Gedimino pr. 38/2, LT-01104 Vilnius, LIETUVA

http://www.ukmin.lt

Title of the aid measure

Sanglaudos skatinimo veiksmų programos I prioriteto „Vietinė ir urbanistinė plėtra, kultūros paveldo ir gamtos išsaugojimas bei pritaikymas turizmo plėtrai“ priemonė „Ekologinio (pažintinio) turizmo, aktyvaus poilsio ir sveikatos gerinimo infrastruktūros kūrimas ir plėtra“

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

Lietuvos Respublikos ūkio ministro 2008 m. rugsėjo 11 d. įsakymas Nr. 4–415 „Dėl priemonės „Ekologinio (pažintinio) turizmo, aktyvaus poilsio ir sveikatos gerinimo infrastruktūros kūrimas ir plėtra“ projektų finansavimo sąlygų aprašo ir kvietimo teikti paraiškas dokumentų patvirtinimo“ (Žin., 2008, Nr. 107–4107)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=327192&p_query=Ekologin*&p–tr2=2

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

11.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

Arts, Entertainment and recreation, Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities

Type of beneficiary

SME

large enterprise

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

LTL 26,15 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybės 2008 m. liepos 23 d. nutarimas Nr. 787

„Dėl sanglaudos Skatinimo veiksmų programos patvirtinimo“ – 140,40 LTL million

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

Regional investment and employment aid (Art. 13) Scheme

50 %

—

| Reference number of State Aid | X 15/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Member State reference number | Bayern |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Bayern
  Article 87(3)(a) |
| Granting authority | Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie |
| Prinzregentenstraße 28, 80525 München, DEUTCHLAND |
| http://www.stmwivt.bayern.de |

Reference number of State Aid

X 15/08

Member State

Germany

Member State reference number

Bayern

Name of the Region (NUTS)

Bayern

Article 87(3)(a)

Granting authority

Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Technologie

Prinzregentenstraße 28, 80525 München, DEUTCHLAND

http://www.stmwivt.bayern.de

Title of the aid measure

Richtlinie zur Durchführung des bayerischen regionalen Förderprogramms für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft

National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)

BayHO, BayVwVfG, Richtlinie vom 27.8.2008 zur Durchführung des bayerischen regionalen Förderprogramms für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft (AllMBl S. 523)

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.stmwivt.bayern.de/pdf/foerderprogramme/BRF_2008.pdf

Type of measure

Scheme

Amendment of an existing aid measure

—

Duration

1.9.2008-31.12.2013

Economic sector(s) concerned

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Type of beneficiary

SME

Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme

EUR 100 million

For guarantees

—

Aid Instrument (Article 5)

Interest rate subsidy, Grant

Reference to the Commission decision

—

If co-financed by Community funds

EFRE — 12 million EUR

Objectives

Maximum aid intensity in % or maximum aid amount in national currency

SME-bonuses in %

SME investment and employment aid (Article 15)

20 %

—

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

| 17.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/18 |
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17.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/18

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

2009/C 249/08

1.   As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2.   Procedure

Community producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.

Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Community producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Community producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), N-105 04/92, B-1049 Brussels (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4.   This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96.

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polyester staple fibres | Republic of Korea | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 2852/2000 (OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 17) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 412/2009 (OJ L 125, 21.5.2009, p. 1) | 18.3.2010 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Polyester staple fibres

Republic of Korea

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 2852/2000 (OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 17) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 412/2009 (OJ L 125, 21.5.2009, p. 1)

18.3.2010

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(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.

(2)  Fax +32 22956505.

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| 17.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/19 |
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17.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/19

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

2009/C 249/09

1.   As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2.   Procedure

Community producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.

Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Community producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Community producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit H-1), N-105 04/92, B-1049 Brussels (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4.   This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96.

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polyester staple fibres | People's Republic of China
  S. Arabia | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2005 (OJ L 71, 17.3.2005, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 412/2009 (OJ L 125, 21.5.2009, p. 1) | 18.3.2010 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Polyester staple fibres

People's Republic of China

S. Arabia

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2005 (OJ L 71, 17.3.2005, p. 1) as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 412/2009 (OJ L 125, 21.5.2009, p. 1)

18.3.2010

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(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1.

(2)  Fax +32 22956505.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 17.10.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 249/20 |
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17.10.2009

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 249/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5654 — Brookfield/BBI)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 249/10

| 1. | On 9 October 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Brookfield Asset management Inc (‘Brookfield’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation indirect control, through a limited partnership vehicle called Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (‘BIP’), of the whole of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Limited (‘BBIL’) and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Trust (‘BBIT’) collectively forming Babcock & Brown Infrastructure (‘BBI’, Australia) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 9 October 2009, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Brookfield Asset management Inc (‘Brookfield’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation indirect control, through a limited partnership vehicle called Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (‘BIP’), of the whole of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Limited (‘BBIL’) and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Trust (‘BBIT’) collectively forming Babcock & Brown Infrastructure (‘BBI’, Australia) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Brookfield: global asset manager investing in property, power and other infrastructure assets, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Brookfield: global asset manager investing in property, power and other infrastructure assets,

| — | for BBI: infrastructure fund managing an international portfolio of infrastructure assets principally in the transport sector and the energy distribution and transmission sector. |
| --- | --- |

—

for BBI: infrastructure fund managing an international portfolio of infrastructure assets principally in the transport sector and the energy distribution and transmission sector.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5654 — Brookfield/BBI, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301 or 22967244) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5654 — Brookfield/BBI, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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