# Official Journal C 90/14 A

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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 90 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4814 April 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 90

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4814 April 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 090/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 090/2 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2005/C 090/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3751 — Novartis/Hexal) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA |
| | EFTA Surveillance Authority |
| 2005/C 090/4 | Notification from the Norwegian Government concerning certain tax reductions for the paper and pulp industry — EFTA Surveillance Authority has decided not to raise objections against the notified measures | 9 |
| 2005/C 090/5 | 48th amendment of the State aid guidelines — EFTA Surveillance Authority decision to propose appropriate measures | 10 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2005/C 090/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 090/2

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses (
  1
  )

1

2

2005/C 090/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3751 — Novartis/Hexal) (
  1
  )

1

8

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

2005/C 090/4

Notification from the Norwegian Government concerning certain tax reductions for the paper and pulp industry — EFTA Surveillance Authority has decided not to raise objections against the notified measures

9

2005/C 090/5

48th amendment of the State aid guidelines — EFTA Surveillance Authority decision to propose appropriate measures

10

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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I Information

Commission

| 14.4.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 90/1 |
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14.4.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 90/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

13 April 2005

(2005/C 90/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2922 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 138,71 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4500 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,68335 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,1515 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5499 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 81,60 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1910 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9559 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5829 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 29,912 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 246,15 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6960 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4299 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,0873 |
| ROL | Romanian leu | 36 085 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,69 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,686 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7373 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6598 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5979 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,0783 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7852 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1233 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 306,93 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,9176 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,6949 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3910 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 253,29 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,910 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 69,876 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,9150 |
| THB | Thai baht | 51,042 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2922

JPY

Japanese yen

138,71

DKK

Danish krone

7,4500

GBP

Pound sterling

0,68335

SEK

Swedish krona

9,1515

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5499

ISK

Iceland króna

81,60

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1910

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9559

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5829

CZK

Czech koruna

29,912

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

246,15

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6960

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4299

PLN

Polish zloty

4,0873

ROL

Romanian leu

36 085

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,69

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,686

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7373

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6598

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5979

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,0783

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7852

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1233

KRW

South Korean won

1 306,93

ZAR

South African rand

7,9176

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,6949

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3910

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 253,29

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,910

PHP

Philippine peso

69,876

RUB

Russian rouble

35,9150

THB

Thai baht

51,042

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 14.4.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 90/2 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 90/2

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses

(2005/C 90/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

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

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
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| CEN | EN 13630-1:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of detonating cords and safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-4:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-5:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 5: Determination of resistance to abrasion of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-6:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 6: Determination of resistance to tension of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-7:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 7: Determination of reliability of initiation of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-8:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 8: Determination of resistance to water of detonating cords and safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-9:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 9: Determination of transmission of detonation from detonating cord to detonating cord | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-11:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords | — | |
| CEN | EN 13630-12:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 12: Determination of burning duration of safety fuses | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-3:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-4:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of explosives | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-5:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 5: Determination of resistance to water | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-6:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 6: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-7:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 7: Determination of safety and reliability at extreme temperatures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-10:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 10: Method for the verification of the means of initiation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-11:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 11: Determination of transmission of detonation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-12:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12: Specifications of boosters with different initiating capability | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-13:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 13: Determination of density | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-14:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 14: Determination of velocity of detonation | — | |
| CEN | EN 13631-16:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-1:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 1: Requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-2:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to impact | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-4:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 4: Determination of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-5:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 5: Determination of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-6:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 6: Determination of resistance to cracking in low temperatures of leading wires | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-7:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 7: Determination of the mechanical strength of leading wires, shock tubes, connections, crimps and closures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-8:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 8: Determination of the resistance to vibration of plain detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-9:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 9: Determination of resistance to bending of detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-11:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 11: Determination of resistance to damage by dropping of detonators and relays | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-12:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 12: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-13:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 13: Determination of resistance of electric detonators to electrostatic discharge | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-15:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 15: Determination of equivalent initiating capability | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-16:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 16: Determination of delay accuracy | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-17:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 17: Determination of no-fire current of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-18:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-19:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 19: Determination of firing impulse of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-20:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 20: Determination of total electrical resistance of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-21:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 21: Determination of flash-over voltage of electric detonators | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-22:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 22: Determination of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-23:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 23: Determination of the shock-wave velocity of shock tube | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-24:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 24: Determination of the electrical non-conductivity of shock tube | — | |
| CEN | EN 13763-25:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 25: Determination of transfer capability of surface connectors, relays and coupling accessories | — | |
| CEN | EN 13857-1:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Terminology | — | |
| CEN | EN 13857-3:2002
  Explosives for civil uses - Part 3: Information to be provided by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to the user | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-1:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 1: Requirements | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-2:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 2: Determination of resistance to electrostatic energy | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-3:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-4:2003
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 4: Determination of burning rate under ambient conditions | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-5:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 5: Determination of voids and fissures | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-6:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 6: Solid rocket propellants - Guide for the determination of integrity of inhibitor coatings | — | |
| CEN | EN 13938-7:2004
  Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 7: Determination of properties of black powder | — | |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

CEN

EN 13630-1:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 1: Requirements

—

CEN

EN 13630-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of detonating cords and safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13630-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of the core of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-4:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-5:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 5: Determination of resistance to abrasion of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-6:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 6: Determination of resistance to tension of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-7:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 7: Determination of reliability of initiation of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-8:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 8: Determination of resistance to water of detonating cords and safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13630-9:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 9: Determination of transmission of detonation from detonating cord to detonating cord

—

CEN

EN 13630-11:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 11: Determination of velocity of detonation of detonating cords

—

CEN

EN 13630-12:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonating cords and safety fuses - Part 12: Determination of burning duration of safety fuses

—

CEN

EN 13631-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability of explosives

—

CEN

EN 13631-3:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to friction of explosives

—

CEN

EN 13631-4:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 4: Determination of sensitiveness to impact of explosives

—

CEN

EN 13631-5:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 5: Determination of resistance to water

—

CEN

EN 13631-6:2002

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 6: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure

—

CEN

EN 13631-7:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 7: Determination of safety and reliability at extreme temperatures

—

CEN

EN 13631-10:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 10: Method for the verification of the means of initiation

—

CEN

EN 13631-11:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 11: Determination of transmission of detonation

—

CEN

EN 13631-12:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 12: Specifications of boosters with different initiating capability

—

CEN

EN 13631-13:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 13: Determination of density

—

CEN

EN 13631-14:2003

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 14: Determination of velocity of detonation

—

CEN

EN 13631-16:2004

Explosives for civil uses - High explosives - Part 16: Detection and measurement of toxic gases

—

CEN

EN 13763-1:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 1: Requirements

—

CEN

EN 13763-2:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 2: Determination of thermal stability

—

CEN

EN 13763-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 3: Determination of sensitiveness to impact

—

CEN

EN 13763-4:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 4: Determination of resistance to abrasion of leading wires and shock tubes

—

CEN

EN 13763-5:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 5: Determination of resistance to cutting damage of leading wires and shock tubes

—

CEN

EN 13763-6:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 6: Determination of resistance to cracking in low temperatures of leading wires

—

CEN

EN 13763-7:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 7: Determination of the mechanical strength of leading wires, shock tubes, connections, crimps and closures

—

CEN

EN 13763-8:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 8: Determination of the resistance to vibration of plain detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-9:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 9: Determination of resistance to bending of detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-11:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 11: Determination of resistance to damage by dropping of detonators and relays

—

CEN

EN 13763-12:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 12: Determination of resistance to hydrostatic pressure

—

CEN

EN 13763-13:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 13: Determination of resistance of electric detonators to electrostatic discharge

—

CEN

EN 13763-15:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 15: Determination of equivalent initiating capability

—

CEN

EN 13763-16:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 16: Determination of delay accuracy

—

CEN

EN 13763-17:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 17: Determination of no-fire current of electric detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-18:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 18: Determination of series firing current of electric detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-19:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 19: Determination of firing impulse of electric detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-20:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 20: Determination of total electrical resistance of electric detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-21:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 21: Determination of flash-over voltage of electric detonators

—

CEN

EN 13763-22:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 22: Determination of capacitance, insulation resistance and insulation breakdown of leading wires

—

CEN

EN 13763-23:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 23: Determination of the shock-wave velocity of shock tube

—

CEN

EN 13763-24:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 24: Determination of the electrical non-conductivity of shock tube

—

CEN

EN 13763-25:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Detonators and relays - Part 25: Determination of transfer capability of surface connectors, relays and coupling accessories

—

CEN

EN 13857-1:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Part 1: Terminology

—

CEN

EN 13857-3:2002

Explosives for civil uses - Part 3: Information to be provided by the manufacturer or his authorised representative to the user

—

CEN

EN 13938-1:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 1: Requirements

—

CEN

EN 13938-2:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 2: Determination of resistance to electrostatic energy

—

CEN

EN 13938-3:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 3: Determination of deflagration to detonation transition

—

CEN

EN 13938-4:2003

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 4: Determination of burning rate under ambient conditions

—

CEN

EN 13938-5:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 5: Determination of voids and fissures

—

CEN

EN 13938-6:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 6: Solid rocket propellants - Guide for the determination of integrity of inhibitor coatings

—

CEN

EN 13938-7:2004

Explosives for civil uses - Propellants and rocket propellants - Part 7: Determination of properties of black powder

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

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

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

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

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

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ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

CEN:

CENELEC:

ETSI:

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

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

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| 14.4.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 90/8 |
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14.4.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 90/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3751 — Novartis/Hexal)

(2005/C 90/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 4 April 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Hexal AG (‘Hexal’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 4 April 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Novartis AG (‘Novartis’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Hexal AG (‘Hexal’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Novartis: production and distribution of medical products, including prescription drugs, OTC drugs and animal health products; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Novartis: production and distribution of medical products, including prescription drugs, OTC drugs and animal health products;

| — | for Hexal: development, production and marketing of generic medications and innovative pharmaceutical preparations. |
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for Hexal: development, production and marketing of generic medications and innovative pharmaceutical preparations.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3751 — Novartis/Hexal, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3751 — Novartis/Hexal, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

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EFTA Surveillance Authority

| 14.4.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 90/9 |
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14.4.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 90/9

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Notification from the Norwegian Government concerning certain tax reductions for the paper and pulp industry

EFTA Surveillance Authority has decided not to raise objections against the notified measures

(2005/C 90/04)

Date of adoption:

EFTA State: Norway

Case No: 56456

Title: Notification of State aid in form of temporary reduction of CO2 tax on mineral oils and an exemption from the basic heating oil tax for the paper and pulp industry.

Objective: The taxes are imposed for environmental purposes. Certain derogations are foreseen because of a risk of a loss of international competitiveness and to help industries to adapt to a tax level which is higher than the minimum in the European Community.

Legal basis: The Norwegian Regulation on Excise Duties, chapters 3-6 and 3-10 of 11 December 2001.

Duration: 1 January 2005 until 31 December 2010.

Other information: The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidental information has been removed, can be found at:

http://www.eftasurv.int/fieldsofwork/fieldstateaid/stateaidregistry/

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14.4.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 90/10

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48th amendment of the State aid guidelines

EFTA Surveillance Authority decision to propose appropriate measures

(2005/C 90/05)

Date of adoption:

EFTA State: n.a.

Case No: 47811

Title: Amendment to Chapter 16 on ‘State aid for Rescuing and Restructuring firms in difficulty’ of the State aid guidelines by replacing Chapter 16 with a new text and a proposal for appropriate measures.

Legal basis: College Decision No 305/04/COL

Decision: The appropriate measures, proposed by the Authority and accepted by the EFTA States are as follows:

to amend their existing aid schemes relating to State aid covered by the amended Chapter 16 of the Authority's State aid guidelines so to comply with the Guidelines by 1 June 2005 at the latest.

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