# Official Journal C 73/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5030 March 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 73

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5030 March 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 073/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4511 — Crédit Agricole/Cariparma/Friuladria) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 073/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4578 — LBO France/Santé Partenaires) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 073/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4573 — Candover/Parques Reunidos) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2007/C 073/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4499 — Holding Gonvarri/ASSC/ASSC Slovakia) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2007/C 073/05 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4337 — Thales/Alcatel Divisions Transport et Systèmes) (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2007/C 073/06 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 4 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 073/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4511 — Crédit Agricole/Cariparma/Friuladria) (
  1
  )

1

1

2007/C 073/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4578 — LBO France/Santé Partenaires) (
  1
  )

1

1

2007/C 073/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4573 — Candover/Parques Reunidos) (
  1
  )

1

2

2007/C 073/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4499 — Holding Gonvarri/ASSC/ASSC Slovakia) (
  1
  )

1

2

2007/C 073/05

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4337 — Thales/Alcatel Divisions Transport et Systèmes) (
  1
  )

1

3

2007/C 073/06

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

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 073/07 | Euro exchange rates | 8 |
| 2007/C 073/08 | Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 February 2007 to 28 February 2007(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council) | 9 |
| 2007/C 073/09 | Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 January 2007 to 31 January 2007(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council) | 14 |
| 2007/C 073/10 | Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 — National regional State aid map: Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania (
  1
  ) | 15 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 073/11 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 18 |
| 2007/C 073/12 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 21 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 073/07

Euro exchange rates

8

2007/C 073/08

Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 February 2007 to 28 February 2007(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council)

(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council)

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2007/C 073/09

Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 January 2007 to 31 January 2007(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council)

(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council)

14

2007/C 073/10

Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 — National regional State aid map: Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania (
  1
  )

1

15

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 073/11

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

18

2007/C 073/12

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 073/13 | Media 2007 — Development, distribution, promotion and training — Call for proposals — EACEA 06/2007 — Support for television broadcasting of European audiovisual works | 24 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 073/14 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds) (
  1
  ) | 26 |
| 2007/C 073/15 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 27 |
| 2007/C 073/16 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4631 — Carlyle Riverstone/First Reserve/Dresser) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 28 |
| 2007/C 073/17 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4545 — Statoil/Hydro) (
  1
  ) | 29 |
| 2007/C 073/18 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4523 — Travelport/Worldspan) (
  1
  ) | 30 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 073/13

Media 2007 — Development, distribution, promotion and training — Call for proposals — EACEA 06/2007 — Support for television broadcasting of European audiovisual works

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 073/14

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds) (
  1
  )

1

26

2007/C 073/15

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

27

2007/C 073/16

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4631 — Carlyle Riverstone/First Reserve/Dresser) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

28

2007/C 073/17

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4545 — Statoil/Hydro) (
  1
  )

1

29

2007/C 073/18

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4523 — Travelport/Worldspan) (
  1
  )

1

30

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/1 |
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30.3.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4511 — Crédit Agricole/Cariparma/Friuladria)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/01)

On 27 February 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4511. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4511. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/1 |
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30.3.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4578 — LBO France/Santé Partenaires)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/02)

On 8 March 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4578. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4578. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/2 |
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30.3.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/2

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4573 — Candover/Parques Reunidos)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/03)

On 12 March 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4573. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4573. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/2 |
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30.3.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/2

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4499 — Holding Gonvarri/ASSC/ASSC Slovakia)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/04)

On 19 March 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4499. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4499. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/3 |
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4337 — Thales/Alcatel Divisions Transport et Systèmes)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/05)

On 7 November 2006, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in French and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4337. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32006M4337. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu)

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/4 |
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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2007/C 73/06)

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

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application according to Article 9 and Article 17(2)

‘HUILE D'OLIVE DE NYONS’

EC No: FR/PDO/117/142/04.11.2003

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

Amendment(s) requested

Heading(s) in the specification:

| | Name of product |
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| | Description of product |
| X | Geographical area |
| | Proof of origin |
| | Method of production |
| | Link |
| | Labelling |
| X | National requirements |

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Name of product

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Description of product

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Geographical area

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Proof of origin

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Method of production

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Labelling

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National requirements

Amendment(s):

Geographical area:

The words ‘The area of production covers part of the departments of Drôme and Vaucluse ’are replaced by ‘The olive oils must be produced from olives grown and processed in the area of production comprising the territory of the following communes:

| — | Department of Drôme:






  — | Canton de Nyons: Arpavon, Aubres, Châteauneuf-de-Bordette, Condorcet, Curnier, Eyroles, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Montaulieu, Nyons, Le Pègue, Piégon, Les Pilles, Rousset-les-Vignes, Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas, Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, Venterol, Vinsobres, |
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Department of Drôme:

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Canton de Nyons: Arpavon, Aubres, Châteauneuf-de-Bordette, Condorcet, Curnier, Eyroles, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Montaulieu, Nyons, Le Pègue, Piégon, Les Pilles, Rousset-les-Vignes, Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas, Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, Venterol, Vinsobres,

| — | Canton de Buis-les-Baronnies: Beauvoisin, Benivay-Ollon, Buis-les-Baronnies, Eygaliers, Mérindol-les-Oliviers, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze, Pierrelongue, Plaisians, Propiac, La Roche-sur-le-Buis, Vercoiran, |
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Canton de Buis-les-Baronnies: Beauvoisin, Benivay-Ollon, Buis-les-Baronnies, Eygaliers, Mérindol-les-Oliviers, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze, Pierrelongue, Plaisians, Propiac, La Roche-sur-le-Buis, Vercoiran,

| — | Canton de Remuzat: Montréal-les-Sources, Saint-May, Sahune, Villeperdrix, |
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Canton de Remuzat: Montréal-les-Sources, Saint-May, Sahune, Villeperdrix,

| — | Canton de Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux: Tulette. |
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Canton de Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux: Tulette.

| — | Department of Vaucluse:






  — | Canton de Malaucène: Brantes, Entrechaux, Malaucène (section AI), |
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Department of Vaucluse:

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Canton de Malaucène: Brantes, Entrechaux, Malaucène (section AI),

| — | Canton de Vaison-la-Romaine: Buisson, Cairanne, Crestet, Faucon, Puymeras, Rasteau, Roaix, Séguret, Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison, Saint-Romain-en-Viennois, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, Vaison-la-Romaine, Villedieu, |
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Canton de Vaison-la-Romaine: Buisson, Cairanne, Crestet, Faucon, Puymeras, Rasteau, Roaix, Séguret, Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison, Saint-Romain-en-Viennois, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, Vaison-la-Romaine, Villedieu,

| — | Canton de Valréas: Valréas, Visan. |
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Canton de Valréas: Valréas, Visan.

The purpose of the amendment is to withdraw 6 communes from the department of Drôme (the communes of Bouchet, Montbrison-sur-Lez, Montbrun-les-bains, Reilhanette, Rochebrune and Sainte-Jalle) and 2 communes from the department of Vaucluse (Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux et Savoillan) from the geographical area defined for the designation. The reason for this proposal is that the land in these communes is not regularly used for agricultural purposes and geological, pedological and climatic factors make it unsuitable for cultivation of the type of olive concerned.’

National requirement:

To replace the expression ‘Décret du 10 janvier 1994’by ‘Décret relatif à l'appellation d'origine contrôlée “Huile d'olive de Nyons”.’

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘HUILE D'OLIVE DE NYONS’

EC No: FR/PDO/117/142/04.11.2003

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

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

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Institut National des Appellations d'Origine |
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| Address: | 51, rue d'Anjou — F–75008 Paris |
| Tel.: | (33) 01 53 89 80 00 |
| Fax: | (33) 01 42 25 57 97 |
| e-mail: | info@inao.gouv.fr |

Name:

Institut National des Appellations d'Origine

Address:

51, rue d'Anjou — F–75008 Paris

Tel.:

(33) 01 53 89 80 00

Fax:

(33) 01 42 25 57 97

e-mail:

info@inao.gouv.fr

2.   Group:

| Name: | Syndicat Interprofessionnel de l'Olive de Nyons et des Baronnies |
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| Address: | B.P. no 9 — F–26110 Nyons |
| Tel.: | (33) 04 75 26 95 00 |
| Fax: | (33) 04 75 26 23 16 |
| e-mail: | syndicat.tanche@wanadoo.fr |
| Composition: | Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( ) |

Name:

Syndicat Interprofessionnel de l'Olive de Nyons et des Baronnies

Address:

B.P. no 9 — F–26110 Nyons

Tel.:

(33) 04 75 26 95 00

Fax:

(33) 04 75 26 23 16

e-mail:

syndicat.tanche@wanadoo.fr

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Class 1.5 — Olive oil

4.   Specification:

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

4.1.   Name: ‘Huile d'olive de Nyons’

4.2.   Description: A delicately fragrant smooth golden yellow oil.

4.3.   Geographical area: The olives are grown and processed in the following communes of the departments of Drôme and Vaucluse.

Department of Drôme:

Canton de Nyons: Arpavon, Aubres, Châteauneuf-de-Bordette, Condorcet, Curnier, Eyroles, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Montaulieu, Nyons, Le Pègue, Piégon, Les Pilles, Rousset-les-Vignes, Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas, Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, Venterol, Vinsobres,

Canton de Buis-les-Baronnies: Beauvoisin, Benivay-Ollon, Buis-les-Baronnies, Eygaliers, Mérindol-les-Oliviers, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, La Penne-sur-l'Ouvèze, Pierrelongue, Plaisians, Propiac, La Roche-sur-le-Buis, Vercoiran,

Canton de Remuzat: Montréal-les-Sources, Saint-May, Sahune, Villeperdrix,

Canton de Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux: Tulette.

Department of Vaucluse:

Canton de Malaucène: Brantes, Entrechaux, Malaucène (section AI),

Canton de Vaison-la-Romaine: Buisson, Cairanne, Crestet, Faucon, Puymeras, Rasteau, Roaix, Séguret, Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison, Saint-Romain-en-Viennois, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, Vaison-la-Romaine, Villedieu,

Canton de Valréas: Valréas, Visan.

4.4.   Proof of origin: Olive oil may not be marketed under the registered designation of origin ‘Huile d'olive de Nyons ’unless an approval certificate has been issued by the Institut national des appellations d'origine in accordance with the requirements of national legislation regarding the approval of olive products which have a registered designation of origin.

Every part of the production process of the raw material and the preparation of the olive oil must take place within the geographical area defined in point 4.3.

For the production of the raw material, the procedure requires:

the land parcel to be identified among the list of land parcels that are suitable for the production of 'Huile d'olive de Nyons', that comply with the criteria for planting olive trees and the production requirements,

a harvest declaration to be made annually by the olive grower, declaring the area under production, the quantity of olives produced in compliance with the specified yield and the destination of the olives (oil-mill, processing place).

In terms of processing, the procedure requires:

an annual manufacturing declaration made by the operator declaring the total quantity of product processed,

a request for an approval certificate which allows the storage area of the products and all product containers to be identified.

The procedure is completed by a scientific analysis and taste test, carried out on each batch of olive oil, to ensure that the products are typical and of high quality.

In addition, each operator, once an approval certificate has been obtained, is obliged to make a stock declaration.

4.5.   Method of production: The olives are of the ‘Tanche ’variety and grown on parcels suitable for olive tree cultivation. They are harvested from the tree in November and December and then sorted. The smallest olives are used to produce oil. They are crushed and mixed then, using traditional methods, the paste is either pressed or centrifuged to extract the oil.

4.6.   Link:

| — | Olives have been grown this region for thousands of years and until the beginning of the 20th century they were a very important crop. Production then declined — mainly due to competition from seed oils — and became a supplementary activity. To stop it disappearing altogether, after the severe frosts of winter 1956, producers took steps to preserve the heritage it embodied. A ruling from the Court of Valence in 1968 recognised Huile d'Olive de Nyons as a designation of origin. |
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Olives have been grown this region for thousands of years and until the beginning of the 20th century they were a very important crop. Production then declined — mainly due to competition from seed oils — and became a supplementary activity. To stop it disappearing altogether, after the severe frosts of winter 1956, producers took steps to preserve the heritage it embodied. A ruling from the Court of Valence in 1968 recognised Huile d'Olive de Nyons as a designation of origin.

| — | The ‘tanche ’is a variety typical of the region, particularly well adapted to its mixed climate. The expertise and perseverance of producers has enabled this traditional product to be maintained. |
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The ‘tanche ’is a variety typical of the region, particularly well adapted to its mixed climate. The expertise and perseverance of producers has enabled this traditional product to be maintained.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Institut National des Appellations d'Origine |
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| Address: | 51, Rue d'Anjou — F–75008 Paris |
| Tel.: | (33) 01 53 89 80 00 |
| Fax: | (33) 01 42 25 57 97 |
| e-mail: | info@inao.gouv.fr |

Name:

Institut National des Appellations d'Origine

Address:

51, Rue d'Anjou — F–75008 Paris

Tel.:

(33) 01 53 89 80 00

Fax:

(33) 01 42 25 57 97

e-mail:

info@inao.gouv.fr

| Nom: | D.G.C.C.R.F. |
| --- | --- |
| Adresse: | 59, Bd V.Auriol — F–75703 Paris Cedex 13 |
| Tél.: | (33) 01 44 97 29 60 |
| Fax: | (33) 01 44 97 30 37 |
| Courriel: | C3@dgccrf.finances.gouv.fr |

Nom:

D.G.C.C.R.F.

Adresse:

59, Bd V.Auriol — F–75703 Paris Cedex 13

Tél.:

(33) 01 44 97 29 60

Fax:

(33) 01 44 97 30 37

Courriel:

C3@dgccrf.finances.gouv.fr

4.8.   Labelling: In addition to the compulsory information provided for by legislation on labelling and the presentation of foodstuffs, registered designation of origin ‘Huile d'olive de Nyons ’labels must include the following

the name ‘Huile d'olive de Nyons’;

the words ‘Appellation d'origine contrôlée ’or the letters ‘AOC’. If the name of a holding or a brand appears on the label independently of the address, the designation name is repeated between the words: ‘appellation ’and ‘contrôlée’.

These details must all be in the same visual field and on the same label.

They must be in visible, indelible, sufficiently large print that stands out clearly from the rest of the information and illustrations on the label.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/8 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/8

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Euro exchange rates (1)

29 March 2007

(2007/C 73/07)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3352 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 156,75 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4499 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67930 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3370 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6215 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 88,24 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,1020 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5807 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,035 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 248,00 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7096 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8697 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,3640 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,381 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8598 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6506 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5487 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,4322 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8713 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0274 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 256,22 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,7745 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,3171 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3906 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 187,04 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,6124 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,357 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,7020 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,160 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3352

JPY

Japanese yen

156,75

DKK

Danish krone

7,4499

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67930

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3370

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6215

ISK

Iceland króna

88,24

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,1020

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5807

CZK

Czech koruna

28,035

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

248,00

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7096

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8697

RON

Romanian leu

3,3640

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,381

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8598

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6506

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5487

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,4322

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8713

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0274

KRW

South Korean won

1 256,22

ZAR

South African rand

9,7745

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,3171

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3906

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 187,04

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,6124

PHP

Philippine peso

64,357

RUB

Russian rouble

34,7020

THB

Thai baht

43,160

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/9 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/9

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Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 February 2007 to 28 February 2007

(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1))

(2007/C 73/08)

—   Issuing of a marketing authorization (Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council): Accepted

| Date of the decision | Name of the medicinal product | INN
  (International Non-Proprietary Name) | Holder of the marketing authorization | Number of the entry in the Community Register | Pharmaceutical form | ATC code
  (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Code) | Date of notification |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12.2.2007 | Prezista | darunavir | Janssen-Cilag International NV |
| Turnhoutseweg 30 |
| B-2340 Beerse |

Date of the decision

Name of the medicinal product

INN

(International Non-Proprietary Name)

Holder of the marketing authorization

Number of the entry in the Community Register

Pharmaceutical form

ATC code

(Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Code)

Date of notification

12.2.2007

Prezista

darunavir

Janssen-Cilag International NV

Turnhoutseweg 30

B-2340 Beerse

EU/1/06/380/001

Film-coated tablet

J05AE10

14.2.2007

15.2.2007

Cystadane

Betaine anhydrous

| Orphan Europe SARL |
| --- |
| Immeuble ‘Le Guillaumet’ |
| F-92046 Paris-La-Défense |

Orphan Europe SARL

Immeuble ‘Le Guillaumet’

F-92046 Paris-La-Défense

EU/1/06/379/001

Oral powder

A16A A06

19.2.2007

—   Modification of a marketing authorization (Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council): 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.2.2007 | Xyrem | UCB Pharma Ltd |
| 208 Bath Road |
| Slough |
| Berks SL1 3WE |
| United Kingdom |

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

1.2.2007

Xyrem

UCB Pharma Ltd

208 Bath Road

Slough

Berks SL1 3WE

United Kingdom

EU/1/05/312/001

5.2.2007

5.2.2007

Aldurazyme

| Genzyme Europe B.V. |
| --- |
| Gooimeer 10 |
| 1411 DD Naarden |
| Nederland |

Genzyme Europe B.V.

Gooimeer 10

1411 DD Naarden

Nederland

EU/1/03/253/001-003

7.2.2007

9.2.2007

ReFacto

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

Wyeth Europa Ltd

Huntercombe Lane South

Taplow

Maidenhead

Berkshire SL6 0PH

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/103/001-004

13.2.2007

12.2.2007

Replagal

| Shire Human Genetic Therapies AB |
| --- |
| Rinkebyvägen 11B |
| S-182 36 Danderyd |

Shire Human Genetic Therapies AB

Rinkebyvägen 11B

S-182 36 Danderyd

EU/1/01/189/001-006

14.2.2007

15.2.2007

BeneFIX

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

Wyeth Europa Ltd

Huntercombe Lane South

Taplow

Maidenhead

Berkshire SL6 0PH

United Kingdom

EU/1/97/047/001-003

19.2.2007

15.2.2007

Trisenox

| Cephalon UK Ltd |
| --- |
| 20 Alan Turing Road |
| Surrey Research Park |
| Guildford |
| Surrey GU2 7YF |
| United Kingdom |

Cephalon UK Ltd

20 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey GU2 7YF

United Kingdom

EU/1/02/204/001

19.2.2007

15.2.2007

Fabrazyme

| Genzyme Europe B.V. |
| --- |
| Gooimeer 10 |
| 1411 DD Naarden |
| Nederland |

Genzyme Europe B.V.

Gooimeer 10

1411 DD Naarden

Nederland

EU/1/01/188/001-006

19.2.2007

20.2.2007

Ammonaps

| Swedish Orphan International AB |
| --- |
| Drottninggatan 98 |
| S-111 60 Stockholm |

Swedish Orphan International AB

Drottninggatan 98

S-111 60 Stockholm

EU/1/99/120/001-004

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

Zavesca

| Actelion Registration Ltd |
| --- |
| BSI Building 13th Floor |
| 389 Chiswick High Road |
| London W4 4AL |
| United Kingdom |

Actelion Registration Ltd

BSI Building 13th Floor

389 Chiswick High Road

London W4 4AL

United Kingdom

EU/1/02/238/001

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

Azopt

| Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd |
| --- |
| Boundary Way |
| Hemel Hempstead |
| Herts HP2 7UD |
| United Kingdom |

Alcon Laboratories (UK) Ltd

Boundary Way

Hemel Hempstead

Herts HP2 7UD

United Kingdom

EU/1/00/129/001-003

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

Erbitux

| Merck KGaA |
| --- |
| Frankfurter Straße 250 |
| D-64293 Darmstadt |

Merck KGaA

Frankfurter Straße 250

D-64293 Darmstadt

EU/1/04/281/002-005

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

Lumigan

| Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland |
| --- |
| Castlebar Road |
| Westport |
| Co. Mayo |
| Ireland |

Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland

Castlebar Road

Westport

Co. Mayo

Ireland

EU/1/02/205/001-002

26.2.2007

21.2.2007

Avonex

| Biogen Idec Ltd |
| --- |
| 5 Roxborough Way |
| Foundation Park |
| Maidenhead |
| Berkshire SL6 3UD |
| United Kindgom |

Biogen Idec Ltd

5 Roxborough Way

Foundation Park

Maidenhead

Berkshire SL6 3UD

United Kindgom

EU/1/97/033/001-003

23.2.2007

23.2.2007

Raptiva

| Serono Europe Limited |
| --- |
| 56 |
| Marsh Wall |
| London E14 9TP |
| United Kingdom |

Serono Europe Limited

56

Marsh Wall

London E14 9TP

United Kingdom

EU/1/04/291/001-002

27.2.2007

27.2.2007

Comtess

| Orion Corporation |
| --- |
| Orionintie 1 |
| FIN-02200 Espoo |

Orion Corporation

Orionintie 1

FIN-02200 Espoo

EU/1/98/082/001-003

EU/1/98/082/005

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Comtan

| 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/1/98/081/001-004

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

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/1/96/016/003-004

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Erbitux

| Merck KGaA |
| --- |
| Frankfurter Straße 250 |
| D-64293 Darmstadt |

Merck KGaA

Frankfurter Straße 250

D-64293 Darmstadt

EU/1/04/281/001-005

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Tarceva

| Roche Registration Limited |
| --- |
| 6 Falcon Way |
| Shire Park |
| Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TW |
| United Kingdom |

Roche Registration Limited

6 Falcon Way

Shire Park

Welwyn Garden City AL7 1TW

United Kingdom

EU/1/05/311/001-003

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Pritor

| Bayer HealthCare AG |
| --- |
| D-51368 Leverkusen |

Bayer HealthCare AG

D-51368 Leverkusen

EU/1/98/089/001-022

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Aptivus

| Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH |
| --- |
| Binger Straße 173 |
| D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein |

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Binger Straße 173

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

EU/1/05/315/001

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Levemir

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

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novo Allé

DK-2880 Bagsværd

EU/1/04/278/001-009

1.3.2007

27.2.2007

Zeffix

| Glaxo Group Ltd |
| --- |
| Greenford |
| Middlesex UB6 0NN |
| United Kingdom |

Glaxo Group Ltd

Greenford

Middlesex UB6 0NN

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/114/001-003

1.3.2007

28.2.2007

EMEND

| Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd |
| --- |
| Hertford Road |
| Hoddesdon |
| Hertfordshire EN11 9BU |
| United Kingdom |

Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd

Hertford Road

Hoddesdon

Hertfordshire EN11 9BU

United Kingdom

EU/1/03/262/001-008

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Telzir

| Glaxo Group Ltd |
| --- |
| Greenford Road |
| Greenford |
| Middlesex UB6 0NN |
| United Kingdom |

Glaxo Group Ltd

Greenford Road

Greenford

Middlesex UB6 0NN

United Kingdom

EU/1/04/282/001-002

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Kepivance

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

Amgen Europe B.V.

Minervum 7061

4817 ZK Breda

Nederland

EU/1/05/314/001

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

PritorPlus

| Bayer HealthCare AG |
| --- |
| D-51368 Leverkusen |

Bayer HealthCare AG

D-51368 Leverkusen

EU/1/02/215/001-014

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Osseor

| Les Laboratoires Servier |
| --- |
| 22, rue Garnier |
| F-92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine |

Les Laboratoires Servier

22, rue Garnier

F-92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

EU/1/04/287/001-006

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Hycamtin

| SmithKline Beecham plc |
| --- |
| 980 Great West Road |
| Brentford |
| Middlesex, TW8 9GS |
| United Kingdom |

SmithKline Beecham plc

980 Great West Road

Brentford

Middlesex, TW8 9GS

United Kingdom

EU/1/96/027/001

EU/1/96/027/003-005

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Protelos

| Les Laboratoires Servier |
| --- |
| 22, rue Garnier |
| F-92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine |

Les Laboratoires Servier

22, rue Garnier

F-92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

EU/1/04/288/001-006

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Agenerase

| Glaxo Group Ltd |
| --- |
| Greenford Road |
| Greenford |
| Middlesex UB6 0NN |
| United Kingdom |

Glaxo Group Ltd

Greenford Road

Greenford

Middlesex UB6 0NN

United Kingdom

EU/1/00/148/001-004

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Zavesca

| Actelion Registration Ltd |
| --- |
| BSI Building 13th Floor |
| 389 Chiswick High Road |
| London W4 4AL |
| United Kingdom |

Actelion Registration Ltd

BSI Building 13th Floor

389 Chiswick High Road

London W4 4AL

United Kingdom

EU/1/02/238/001

2.3.2007

28.2.2007

Viread

| Gilead Sciences International Limited |
| --- |
| Cambridge CB1 6GT |
| United Kingdom |

Gilead Sciences International Limited

Cambridge CB1 6GT

United Kingdom

EU/1/01/200/001

2.3.2007

—   Modification of a marketing authorization (Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council): 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9.2.2007 | Stronghold | PFIZER Ltd |
| Ramsgate Road |
| Sandwich |
| Kent CT 13 9NJ |
| United Kingdom |

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

9.2.2007

Stronghold

PFIZER Ltd

Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT 13 9NJ

United Kingdom

EU/2/99/014/001-012

13.2.2007

20.2.2007

Nobivac Piro

| Intervet International B.V. |
| --- |
| Wim de Körverstraat 35 |
| 5831 AN Boxmeer |
| Nederland |

Intervet International B.V.

Wim de Körverstraat 35

5831 AN Boxmeer

Nederland

EU/2/04/046/001-003

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

DRAXXIN

| PFIZER Ltd |
| --- |
| Ramsgate Road |
| Sandwich |
| Kent CT 13 9NJ |
| United Kingdom |

PFIZER Ltd

Ramsgate Road

Sandwich

Kent CT 13 9NJ

United Kingdom

EU/2/03/041/001-005

22.2.2007

20.2.2007

Metacam

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

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

EU/2/97/004/003-005

EU/2/97/004/012-013

EU/2/97/004/021-025

22.2.2007

23.2.2007

Aivlosin

| ECO Animal Health Ltd |
| --- |
| 78 Coombe Road New Malden Surrey KT3 4QS |
| United Kingdom |

ECO Animal Health Ltd

78 Coombe Road New Malden Surrey KT3 4QS

United Kingdom

EU/2/04/044/001-006

27.2.2007

27.2.2007

Fevaxyn Pentofel

| Fort Dodge Laboratories Ireland |
| --- |
| Finisklin Industrial Estate — Sligo |
| Ireland |

Fort Dodge Laboratories Ireland

Finisklin Industrial Estate — Sligo

Ireland

EU/2/96/002/001-003

2.3.2007

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(1)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/14 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/14

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Summary of Community decisions on marketing authorizations in respect of medicinal products from 1 January 2007 to 31 January 2007

(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1))

(2007/C 73/09)

—   Modification of a marketing authorization (Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council): 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26.1.2007 | Ferriprox | Apotex Europe Ltd |
| Rowan House |
| 41 London Street |
| Reading |
| Berkshire RG1 4PS |
| United Kingdom |

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

26.1.2007

Ferriprox

Apotex Europe Ltd

Rowan House

41 London Street

Reading

Berkshire RG1 4PS

United Kingdom

EU/1/99/108/001

28.2.2007

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(1)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/15 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/15

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Guidelines on National Regional aid for 2007-2013 (1) — National regional State aid map: Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/10)

N 745/06 — BELGIUM

National regional State aid map 1.1.2007-31.12.2013

(Approved by the Commission on 21.2.2007)

| NUTSII — III | Name | Ceiling for regional investment aid (2)

  (applicable to large enterprises) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | | 1.1.2007-31.12.2013 |
| 1.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3) (a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2010 (3)(Statistical effect regions) |
| | | 1.1.2007-31.12.2010 | 1.1.2011-31.12.2013 |
| BE32 | Hainaut | 30 % | 20 % |
| 2.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013 |
| BE2-1 | West-Vlaamse cluster

  (the communes of) | 15 % (4) |
| Diksmuide, Lo-Reninge, Ieper, Middelkerke, Oostende |
| BE2-2 | Wervik | 15 % (4) |
| BE2-3 | Ronse | 15 %  (4) |
| BE2-4 | Tongeren/Herstappe | 15 %  (4) |
| Herstappe, Tongeren |
| BE2-5 | Limburgse-cluster

  (the communes of) | 15 %  (4) |
| Bree, Lommel, Maaseik, Hechtel-Eksel, Helchteren, Dilsen-Stokkem, Lanaken, Maasmechelen |
| BE2-5 | Limburgse-cluster

  (the communes of) | 10 %  (4) |
| As, Beringen, Genk, Leopoldsburg, Heusden-Zolder |
| BE2-6 | Kempense cluster

  (the communes of) | 10 %  (4) |
| Balen, Dessel, Mol |
| BE3-1 | Bassin liégeois

  (the communes of) | 15 % |
| Engis, Awans, Flémalle, Grâce–Hollogne, Herstal, Liège, Oupeye, Saint-Nicolas, Seraing, Visé |
| BE3-2 | Verviers-Dison | 15 % |
| Dison, Verviers |
| BE3-3 | Tubize | 15 % (5) |
| BE3-4 | Sambreville | 15 % |
| BE3-5 | Ardenne

  (the communes of) | 15 % |
| Bastogne, Bertogne, Vielsalm, La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Marche-en-Famenne, Libin, Libramont-Chevigny, Neufchâteau, Tellin, Dinant, Houyet, Rochefort, Somme-Leuze |
| 3.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013 for higher rates of SME aid only, with a basic aid intensity of 15% |
| BE10 | Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest

  (only the indicated parts of the following communes) |
| Anderlecht (Ceria-Zone d'Habitat, Petite Ile-Rive Droite, Ceria I, Birmingham, Rosee-Est, Rosee-Ouest, Abattoir, Conseil-Nord, Brogniez-Nord, Brogniez-Sud, Conseil-Sud, Revision-Sud, Revision-Nord, Albert I-Immeubles, Albert I-Quartier, Goujons, Deux Gares)

  Bruxelles/Brussel (Quai des Usines-Monnoyer, Haren-Sud-Ouest, Haren-Sud, Haren-Est, Gare de Formation, Marly-Sud, rue des Faines, rue du Wimpelberg, Trassersweg-Neder-Heembeek, Neder-Heembeek-Nord, Marly-Nord, Saint-François Xavier, Bon Secours – Palais du Midi, Notre-Dame de la Chapelle, Anneessens (Place), Senne (rue de la), Nouveau Marché au Grain, Marché au Porcs, Congrès-Gare, Blaes (rue)-Sud, Blaes (rue)-Centre, Saint-Thomas (Institut), rue des Commerçants, E. Jacqmain (Boulevard)-Ouest, Parvis Saint-Roch, Anvers (Chaussée d')-Sud, Anvers (Chaussée d')-Nord, Allée Verte-Bassin Vergote, Masui (Place)-Nord, Quai de Willebroeck, Tour et Taxis)

  Evere (Gare de Formation, Carli, Bon Pasteur, Kerkhoek, Zone industrielle, J. Bordet (Avenue de), Oasis-Provence-Languedoc, Germinal I)

  Forest/Vorst (Bollinckx, Bempt, Charroi (rue de), Pont de Luttre-Ouest, Saint-Antoine)

  Molenbeek-Saint-Jean/Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Centre, Canal-Sud, Brunfaut (Quartier), Ransfort, Quatre Vents, Saint-Joseph, Duchesse de Brabant, Industrie, Birmingham-Sud, Birmingham-Nord, Independance, Etangs Noirs, Gare Ouest, Marie-José Blocs, Chemin de Fer, Laekenveld, Mexico, Dubrucq-Nord, Ulens, Piers, Lavallée, Canal-Nord)

  Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis (Guillaume Tell-Sud, Dethy (rue), Angleterre (rue d'), Regies, Roi (Avenue du), Denmark (rue de), Gare du Midi, Crickx (rue), Jamar, France (rue de))

  Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode/Sint-Joost-Ten-Noode (Saint-François, Saint-Lazare, Rogier, Prairie, Jardin Botanique, Nord, Manhattan)

  Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek (Josaphat Gare, Houffalize (Place), L'Olivier (rue), Royale Sainte-Marie (rue), Brabant (rue de), Vanderlinden (rue), Palais (rue de), Gare du Nord, Reine (Avenue), Stephenson (Place), Brichaut (rue de))

  Uccle/Ukkel (Zwartebeek) |

NUTSII — III

Name

Ceiling for regional investment aid (2)

(applicable to large enterprises)

1.1.2007-31.12.2013

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3) (a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2010 (3)(Statistical effect regions)

1.1.2007-31.12.2010

1.1.2011-31.12.2013

BE32

Hainaut

30 %

20 %

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013

BE2-1

West-Vlaamse cluster

  (the communes of)

15 % (4)

Diksmuide, Lo-Reninge, Ieper, Middelkerke, Oostende

BE2-2

Wervik

15 % (4)

BE2-3

Ronse

15 %  (4)

BE2-4

Tongeren/Herstappe

15 %  (4)

Herstappe, Tongeren

BE2-5

Limburgse-cluster

  (the communes of)

15 %  (4)

Bree, Lommel, Maaseik, Hechtel-Eksel, Helchteren, Dilsen-Stokkem, Lanaken, Maasmechelen

BE2-5

Limburgse-cluster

  (the communes of)

10 %  (4)

As, Beringen, Genk, Leopoldsburg, Heusden-Zolder

BE2-6

Kempense cluster

  (the communes of)

10 %  (4)

Balen, Dessel, Mol

BE3-1

Bassin liégeois

  (the communes of)

15 %

Engis, Awans, Flémalle, Grâce–Hollogne, Herstal, Liège, Oupeye, Saint-Nicolas, Seraing, Visé

BE3-2

Verviers-Dison

15 %

Dison, Verviers

BE3-3

Tubize

15 % (5)

BE3-4

Sambreville

15 %

BE3-5

Ardenne

  (the communes of)

15 %

Bastogne, Bertogne, Vielsalm, La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Marche-en-Famenne, Libin, Libramont-Chevigny, Neufchâteau, Tellin, Dinant, Houyet, Rochefort, Somme-Leuze

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(c) of the EC Treaty for the whole period 2007-2013 for higher rates of SME aid only, with a basic aid intensity of 15%

BE10

Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest

  (only the indicated parts of the following communes)

Anderlecht (Ceria-Zone d'Habitat, Petite Ile-Rive Droite, Ceria I, Birmingham, Rosee-Est, Rosee-Ouest, Abattoir, Conseil-Nord, Brogniez-Nord, Brogniez-Sud, Conseil-Sud, Revision-Sud, Revision-Nord, Albert I-Immeubles, Albert I-Quartier, Goujons, Deux Gares)

Bruxelles/Brussel (Quai des Usines-Monnoyer, Haren-Sud-Ouest, Haren-Sud, Haren-Est, Gare de Formation, Marly-Sud, rue des Faines, rue du Wimpelberg, Trassersweg-Neder-Heembeek, Neder-Heembeek-Nord, Marly-Nord, Saint-François Xavier, Bon Secours – Palais du Midi, Notre-Dame de la Chapelle, Anneessens (Place), Senne (rue de la), Nouveau Marché au Grain, Marché au Porcs, Congrès-Gare, Blaes (rue)-Sud, Blaes (rue)-Centre, Saint-Thomas (Institut), rue des Commerçants, E. Jacqmain (Boulevard)-Ouest, Parvis Saint-Roch, Anvers (Chaussée d')-Sud, Anvers (Chaussée d')-Nord, Allée Verte-Bassin Vergote, Masui (Place)-Nord, Quai de Willebroeck, Tour et Taxis)

Evere (Gare de Formation, Carli, Bon Pasteur, Kerkhoek, Zone industrielle, J. Bordet (Avenue de), Oasis-Provence-Languedoc, Germinal I)

Forest/Vorst (Bollinckx, Bempt, Charroi (rue de), Pont de Luttre-Ouest, Saint-Antoine)

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean/Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Centre, Canal-Sud, Brunfaut (Quartier), Ransfort, Quatre Vents, Saint-Joseph, Duchesse de Brabant, Industrie, Birmingham-Sud, Birmingham-Nord, Independance, Etangs Noirs, Gare Ouest, Marie-José Blocs, Chemin de Fer, Laekenveld, Mexico, Dubrucq-Nord, Ulens, Piers, Lavallée, Canal-Nord)

Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gillis (Guillaume Tell-Sud, Dethy (rue), Angleterre (rue d'), Regies, Roi (Avenue du), Denmark (rue de), Gare du Midi, Crickx (rue), Jamar, France (rue de))

Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode/Sint-Joost-Ten-Noode (Saint-François, Saint-Lazare, Rogier, Prairie, Jardin Botanique, Nord, Manhattan)

Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek (Josaphat Gare, Houffalize (Place), L'Olivier (rue), Royale Sainte-Marie (rue), Brabant (rue de), Vanderlinden (rue), Palais (rue de), Gare du Nord, Reine (Avenue), Stephenson (Place), Brichaut (rue de))

Uccle/Ukkel (Zwartebeek)

N 1/07 — BULGARIA

National regional State aid map

Valid from the date of accession of Bulgaria to the European Union to 31.12.2013

(Approved by the Commission on 24.1.2007)

| Zone Code | Zone Name | Ceiling for regional investment aid (6)

  (applicable to large enterprises) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013 |
| BG | BULGARIA | 50 % |
| BG11 | Severozapaden | 50 % |
| BG12 | Severen Tsentralen | 50 % |
| BG13 | Severoiztochen | 50 % |
| BG21 | Yugozapaden | 50 % |
| BG22 | Yuzhen Tsentralen | 50 % |
| BG23 | Yugoiztochen | 50 % |

Zone Code

Zone Name

Ceiling for regional investment aid (6)

(applicable to large enterprises)

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013

BG

BULGARIA

50 %

BG11

Severozapaden

50 %

BG12

Severen Tsentralen

50 %

BG13

Severoiztochen

50 %

BG21

Yugozapaden

50 %

BG22

Yuzhen Tsentralen

50 %

BG23

Yugoiztochen

50 %

N 2/07 — ROMANIA

National regional State aid map

Valid from the date of accession of Romania to the European Union to 31.12.2013

(Approved by the Commission on 24.1.2007)

| Zone Code | Zone Name | Ceiling for regional investment aid (7)

  (applicable to large enterprises) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.   Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013 |
| RO | ROMANIA | |
| RO01 | Nord-Est | 50 % |
| RO02 | Sud-Est | 50 % |
| RO03 | Sud | 50 % |
| RO04 | Sud-Vest | 50 % |
| RO05 | Vest | 50 % |
| RO06 | Nord-Vest | 50 % |
| RO07 | Centru | 50 % |
| RO08 | Bucuresti | 40 % |

Zone Code

Zone Name

Ceiling for regional investment aid (7)

(applicable to large enterprises)

Regions eligible for aid under Article 87(3)(a) of the EC Treaty until 31.12.2013

RO

ROMANIA

RO01

Nord-Est

50 %

RO02

Sud-Est

50 %

RO03

Sud

50 %

RO04

Sud-Vest

50 %

RO05

Vest

50 %

RO06

Nord-Vest

50 %

RO07

Centru

50 %

RO08

Bucuresti

40 %

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(1)  OJ C 54, 4.3.2006, p. 13.

(2)  As far as the eligible zones in the Flemish Region are concerned, the aid intensities shown are those applicable to all enterprises irrespective of their size.

(3)  For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million, with the exception of the eligible zones in the Flemish Region marked with (*), this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.

(4)  This region might remain eligible under Article 87(3)(a), in which case the ceiling for the period 1.1.2011-31.12.2013 will be increased to 30 %, if a review to be undertaken in 2010 shows that the GDP per capita of the region concerned has fallen below 75 % of the EU-25 average.

(5)  until 31.12.2010 only

(6)  For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.

(7)  For investment projects with eligible expenditure not exceeding EUR 50 million this ceiling is increased by 10 percentage points for medium sized companies and 20 percentage points for small companies as defined in the Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36). For large investment projects with eligible expenditure exceeding EUR 50 million, this ceiling is subject to adjustment in accordance with paragraph 67 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/18 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/18

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/11)

| Aid No | XS 22/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Burgenland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Richtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren Zuschüssen an kleine und mittlere Unternehmen gemäß dem Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG |
| Legal basis | Gesetz vom 24. März 1994, über Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland (Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG), mit dem gleichzeitig das Burgenländische Tourismusgesetz 1992 geändert wird, LBGl. Nr. 33/1994, in der Fassung des Gesetzes LGBl. Nr. 64/1998 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 6 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2007 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | WiBAG treuhändig für das Land Burgenland |
| Kontaktperson: Mag. Sigrid Hajek, Gerald Ostermayer |
| Tel. Nr. (43) 05 90 10-210 |
| www.wibag.at |
| Marktstrasse 3 |
| A-7000 Eisenstadt |

Aid No

XS 22/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Burgenland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Richtlinien betreffend die Gewährung von nicht rückzahlbaren Zuschüssen an kleine und mittlere Unternehmen gemäß dem Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG

Legal basis

Gesetz vom 24. März 1994, über Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland (Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG), mit dem gleichzeitig das Burgenländische Tourismusgesetz 1992 geändert wird, LBGl. Nr. 33/1994, in der Fassung des Gesetzes LGBl. Nr. 64/1998

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 6 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2007

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

WiBAG treuhändig für das Land Burgenland

Kontaktperson: Mag. Sigrid Hajek, Gerald Ostermayer

Tel. Nr. (43) 05 90 10-210

www.wibag.at

Marktstrasse 3

A-7000 Eisenstadt

| Aid No | XS 23/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Burgenland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Richtlinien über die Schwerpunktförderung der Tourismuswirtschaft gemäß dem Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG |
| Legal basis | Gesetz vom 24. März 1994, über Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland (Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG), mit dem gleichzeitig das Burgenländische Tourismusgesetz 1992 geändert wird, LBGl. Nr. 33/1994, in der Fassung des Gesetzes LGBl. Nr. 64/1998 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 3,5 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2007 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | WiBAG treuhändig für das Land Burgenland |
| Kontaktperson: Franz Kain, Mag. Sigrid Hajek |
| Tel. Nr. (43) 05 90 10-210 |
| www.wibag.at |
| Marktstrasse 3 |
| A-7000 Eisenstadt |

Aid No

XS 23/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Burgenland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Richtlinien über die Schwerpunktförderung der Tourismuswirtschaft gemäß dem Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG

Legal basis

Gesetz vom 24. März 1994, über Maßnahmen zur Gewährleistung der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung im Burgenland (Landes-Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1994 — WiföG), mit dem gleichzeitig das Burgenländische Tourismusgesetz 1992 geändert wird, LBGl. Nr. 33/1994, in der Fassung des Gesetzes LGBl. Nr. 64/1998

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 3,5 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2007

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

WiBAG treuhändig für das Land Burgenland

Kontaktperson: Franz Kain, Mag. Sigrid Hajek

Tel. Nr. (43) 05 90 10-210

www.wibag.at

Marktstrasse 3

A-7000 Eisenstadt

| Aid No | XS 27/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Stichting Kenniscentrum Windturbine Materialen en Constructies (WMC) |
| Legal basis | Kaderwet EZ-subsidies |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Budget | Annual budget: — ; Overall budget: EUR 0,548292 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2006 |
| Duration | 31.12.2006 |
| Objective | Research and development |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerie van Economische Zaken |
| Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 |
| 2500 EC Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Aid No

XS 27/07

Member State

Netherlands

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Stichting Kenniscentrum Windturbine Materialen en Constructies (WMC)

Legal basis

Kaderwet EZ-subsidies

Type of measure

Individual aid

Budget

Annual budget: — ; Overall budget: EUR 0,548292 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2006

Duration

31.12.2006

Objective

Research and development

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerie van Economische Zaken

Bezuidenhoutseweg 30

2500 EC Den Haag

Nederland

| Aid No | XS 29/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Salzburg |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Richtlinie zur Förderung von Maßnahmen des Ziel 2-Programms Salzburg 2000-2006 inklusive der Phasing-Out-Maßnahmen Salzburg 2000-2005. Kurz Ziel 2-Richtlinie (Bei der EK unter Nr. N275/2000 registriert und mit Schreiben vom 12.9.2000 genehmigt bis 31.12.2006) |
| Legal basis | Beschluss der Salzburger Landesregierung vom 10.4.2000 sowie das Einheitliche Ziel 2-Programmplanungsdokument von der EK genehmigt am 16.3.2001, 2000.AT.16.2.DO.004 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 1,5 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Land Salzburg, Abteilung 15 des Amtes der Salzburger Landesregierung |
| Südtiroler Platz 11 |
| A-5020 Salzburg |

Aid No

XS 29/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Salzburg

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Richtlinie zur Förderung von Maßnahmen des Ziel 2-Programms Salzburg 2000-2006 inklusive der Phasing-Out-Maßnahmen Salzburg 2000-2005. Kurz Ziel 2-Richtlinie (Bei der EK unter Nr. N275/2000 registriert und mit Schreiben vom 12.9.2000 genehmigt bis 31.12.2006)

Legal basis

Beschluss der Salzburger Landesregierung vom 10.4.2000 sowie das Einheitliche Ziel 2-Programmplanungsdokument von der EK genehmigt am 16.3.2001, 2000.AT.16.2.DO.004

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 1,5 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Land Salzburg, Abteilung 15 des Amtes der Salzburger Landesregierung

Südtiroler Platz 11

A-5020 Salzburg

| Aid No | XS 30/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Scotland |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Investment Support for SMEs |
| Legal basis | Industrial Development Act 1982, Sections 8 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: GBP 10 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Scottish Executive, Innovation and Investment Grants Division |
| Meridian Court |
| 5 Cadogan Street |
| Glasgow G2 6AT |
| United Kingdom |

Aid No

XS 30/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Scotland

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Investment Support for SMEs

Legal basis

Industrial Development Act 1982, Sections 8

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: GBP 10 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Scottish Executive, Innovation and Investment Grants Division

Meridian Court

5 Cadogan Street

Glasgow G2 6AT

United Kingdom

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/21 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/21

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/12)

| Aid No | XS 36/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Kärnten |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Richtlinie Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung) |
| Legal basis | Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 in der Fassung LGBl 5/2006
  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen des KWF (AGB) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 6 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 18.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds |
| Heuplatz 2 |
| A-9020 Klagenfurt |

Aid No

XS 36/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Kärnten

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Richtlinie Strategische Projektentwicklung (Finanzierung)

Legal basis

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 in der Fassung LGBl 5/2006

Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen des KWF (AGB)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 6 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

18.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds

Heuplatz 2

A-9020 Klagenfurt

| Aide n° | XS 37/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | Kärnten |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Richtlinie Investitionen |
| Legal basis | Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 in der Fassung LGBl 5/2006
  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen des KWF (AGB) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 28,4 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 18.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds |
| Heuplatz 2 |
| A-9020 Klagenfurt |

Aide n°

XS 37/07

Member State

Austria

Region

Kärnten

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Richtlinie Investitionen

Legal basis

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungsgesetz 1993 in der Fassung LGBl 5/2006

Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen des KWF (AGB)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 28,4 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

18.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds

Heuplatz 2

A-9020 Klagenfurt

| Aide n° | XS 38/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Slovenia |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Davčna olajšava za raziskave in razvoj |
| Legal basis | Uredba o davčni regijski olajšavi za raziskave in razvoj (Uradni list RS, št. 136/2006)
  http://www.uradni-list.si/1/objava.jsp?urlid=2006136&stevilka=5683 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 1,7 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 23.12.2006 |
| Duration | 31.12.2007 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All manufacturing, Transport services, Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in tehnologijo |
| Trg OF 13 |
| SLO-1000 Ljubljana |

Aide n°

XS 38/07

Member State

Slovenia

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Davčna olajšava za raziskave in razvoj

Legal basis

Uredba o davčni regijski olajšavi za raziskave in razvoj (Uradni list RS, št. 136/2006)

http://www.uradni-list.si/1/objava.jsp?urlid=2006136&stevilka=5683

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 1,7 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

23.12.2006

Duration

31.12.2007

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All manufacturing, Transport services, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in tehnologijo

Trg OF 13

SLO-1000 Ljubljana

| Aid No | XS 39/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | All regions |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Town Renewal Scheme (prolongation of XS 41/04) |
| Legal basis | Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by Finance Act 2000, 2001 2003, 2004 and 2006. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 7 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 6.4.2001 |
| Duration | 31.7.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | Other manufacturing, Other services |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Revenue Commissioners |
| Dublin Castle |
| Dublin 2 |
| Ireland |

Aid No

XS 39/07

Member State

Ireland

Region

All regions

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Town Renewal Scheme (prolongation of XS 41/04)

Legal basis

Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 as amended by Finance Act 2000, 2001 2003, 2004 and 2006.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 7 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

6.4.2001

Duration

31.7.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

Other manufacturing, Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

Revenue Commissioners

Dublin Castle

Dublin 2

Ireland

| Aid No | XS 43/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Malta |
| Region | Malta — Objective 1 |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Innovative Start-Up Scheme (Extension of XS 130/05) |
| Legal basis | The Malta Enterprise Corporation Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta — Section 4 dealing with the functions of the Corporation empowers Malta Enterprise to assist and to provide the required assistance to business enterprises relating to economic development in order to strengthen their capacity as well as to innovate. |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,3 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Malta Enterprise Corporation |
| Malta Enterprise |
| Enterprise Centre, Industrial Estate |
| MT-San Gwann SGN 09 |

Aid No

XS 43/07

Member State

Malta

Region

Malta — Objective 1

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Innovative Start-Up Scheme (Extension of XS 130/05)

Legal basis

The Malta Enterprise Corporation Act, Chapter 463 of the Laws of Malta — Section 4 dealing with the functions of the Corporation empowers Malta Enterprise to assist and to provide the required assistance to business enterprises relating to economic development in order to strengthen their capacity as well as to innovate.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,3 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority

Malta Enterprise Corporation

Malta Enterprise

Enterprise Centre, Industrial Estate

MT-San Gwann SGN 09

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/24 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/24

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MEDIA 2007 — Development, distribution, promotion and training

Call for proposals — EACEA 06/2007

Support for television broadcasting of European audiovisual works

(2007/C 73/13)

1.   Objectives and Description

This notice of a call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (1).

One of the objectives of the programme is to promote the transnational broadcasting of European audiovisual works produced by independent production companies by encouraging cooperation between broadcasters on one hand, and independent producers and distributors on the other.

2.   Eligible applicants

This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the attainment of the above objectives, and in particular to independent TV production companies.

Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:

| — | the 27 countries of the European Union, |
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the 27 countries of the European Union,

| — | the EFTA countries and Switzerland (subject to the conclusion of a new cooperation agreement with this country in the framework of the MEDIA 2007 programme). |
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the EFTA countries and Switzerland (subject to the conclusion of a new cooperation agreement with this country in the framework of the MEDIA 2007 programme).

3.   Budget and Duration of projects

The total budget available is EUR 9,5 million.

The maximum financial contribution which may be awarded is EUR 500 000 per work. The financial contribution awarded will in no event exceed 12,5 % of the eligible costs submitted by the producer for fiction and animated films and 20 % of the eligible costs for documentary films.

The maximum duration of the projects is 30 or 42 (in the case of series and animation projects) months.

4.   Deadline for submission of applications

Applications must be submitted to the Executive Agency (EACEA) no later than 1 June 2007 and 2 November 2007.

3.   Full details

The full text of the call for proposals, together with the application forms, can be found at the following Internet address:

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/producer/tv/index_en.htm

Applications must comply with all the terms of the guidelines and be submitted on the forms provided.

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(1)  OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/26 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/26

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/14)

| 1. | On 19 March 2007., the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Merlin Entertainments Group Luxembourg S.a.r.l. (‘Merlin’, Luxembourg) belonging to the Blackstone Group International Limited (‘Blackstone’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Tussauds Group Limited (‘Tussauds’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 19 March 2007., the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Merlin Entertainments Group Luxembourg S.a.r.l. (‘Merlin’, Luxembourg) belonging to the Blackstone Group International Limited (‘Blackstone’, United Kingdom) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Tussauds Group Limited (‘Tussauds’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Blackstone: investment bank; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Blackstone: investment bank;

| — | for Merlin: operating theme/amusement parks and visitors attractions; |
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—

for Merlin: operating theme/amusement parks and visitors attractions;

| — | for Tussauds: operating theme/amusement parks and visitors attractions. |
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—

for Tussauds: operating theme/amusement parks and visitors attractions.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4615 — Merlin/Tussauds, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/27 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/27

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Prior notification of a concentration

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

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/15)

| 1. | On 19 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Petroplus Refining and Marketing Limited (‘Petroplus’, United Kingdom) controlled by Petroplus Holding AG (‘Petroplus Holding’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Coryton Refinery Business (‘Coryton Refinery Business’, UK), comprising a crude oil refinery located in Coryton in the United Kingdom, together with an adjacent bulk terminal and bitumen business, all previously belonging to BP Oil UK Limited by way of purchase of assets. |
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1.

On 19 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Petroplus Refining and Marketing Limited (‘Petroplus’, United Kingdom) controlled by Petroplus Holding AG (‘Petroplus Holding’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Coryton Refinery Business (‘Coryton Refinery Business’, UK), comprising a crude oil refinery located in Coryton in the United Kingdom, together with an adjacent bulk terminal and bitumen business, all previously belonging to BP Oil UK Limited by way of purchase of assets.

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






  — | for Petroplus: acquisition vehicle; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Petroplus: acquisition vehicle;

| — | for Petroplus Holding: refining, storing, marketing and international trading of crude oil and other petroleum products; |
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—

for Petroplus Holding: refining, storing, marketing and international trading of crude oil and other petroleum products;

| — | for Coryton Refinery Business: it comprises an oil refinery with an adjacent bulk terminal and the manufacture and marketing bitumen business. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Coryton Refinery Business: it comprises an oil refinery with an adjacent bulk terminal and the manufacture and marketing bitumen business.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4588 — Petroplus/Coryton Refinery Business, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/28 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/28

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4631 — Carlyle Riverstone/First Reserve/Dresser)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/16)

| 1. | On 22 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which Carlyle Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund III, LP., (‘Carlyle/Riverstone’, USA), which is ultimately jointly owned by Carlyle Group (‘Carlyle ’USA) and Riverstone Holdings LLC (‘Riverstone ’USA), and First Reserve Corporation (‘First Reserve’, USA) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Council Regulation, joint control over Dresser Inc. (‘Dresser’, USA), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 22 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which Carlyle Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund III, LP., (‘Carlyle/Riverstone’, USA), which is ultimately jointly owned by Carlyle Group (‘Carlyle ’USA) and Riverstone Holdings LLC (‘Riverstone ’USA), and First Reserve Corporation (‘First Reserve’, USA) acquire, within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Council Regulation, joint control over Dresser Inc. (‘Dresser’, USA), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Carlyle and Riverstone: private equity firms, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Carlyle and Riverstone: private equity firms,

| — | for Carlyle/Riverstone: private equity fund, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Carlyle/Riverstone: private equity fund,

| — | for First Reserve: private equity firm, |
| --- | --- |

—

for First Reserve: private equity firm,

| — | for Dresser: global producer of energy infrastructure, oilfield products and services. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Dresser: global producer of energy infrastructure, oilfield products and services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. 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 concentration could fall within the scope of Regulation (EEC) No139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4631 — Carlyle Riverstone/First Reserve/Dresser to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4631 — Carlyle Riverstone/First Reserve/Dresser to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/29 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/29

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4545 — Statoil/Hydro)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/17)

| 1. | On 23 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Statoil ASA (‘Statoil’, Norway) enters into a full merger within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a) of the Council Regulation with the petroleum business of Norsk Hydro ASA (‘Hydro’, Norway) by way of exchange of shares. |
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1.

On 23 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Statoil ASA (‘Statoil’, Norway) enters into a full merger within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a) of the Council Regulation with the petroleum business of Norsk Hydro ASA (‘Hydro’, Norway) by way of exchange of shares.

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






  — | Statoil: exploration, development, production, transportation and sale of oil and gas, including downstream activities such as refining of oil, retail and industrial marketing of refined oil products, and marketing of gas to end-customers; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

Statoil: exploration, development, production, transportation and sale of oil and gas, including downstream activities such as refining of oil, retail and industrial marketing of refined oil products, and marketing of gas to end-customers;

| — | Hydro: exploration, development, production, transportation and sale of oil and gas, including downstream activities such as retail and industrial marketing of refined oil products and gas, and marketing of gas to end-customers. |
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—

Hydro: exploration, development, production, transportation and sale of oil and gas, including downstream activities such as retail and industrial marketing of refined oil products and gas, and marketing of gas to end-customers.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4545 — Statoil/Hydro, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4545 — Statoil/Hydro, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 30.3.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 73/30 |
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30.3.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 73/30

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4523 — Travelport/Worldspan)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 73/18)

| 1. | On 23 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Travelport Inc. (‘Travelport ’USA) a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group (‘Blackstone ’USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Worldspan Technologies Inc. (‘Worldspan ’USA) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 23 March 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Travelport Inc. (‘Travelport ’USA) a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group (‘Blackstone ’USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Worldspan Technologies Inc. (‘Worldspan ’USA) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for undertaking Travelport: provision of travel distribution services, mainly through Galileo (an electronic global distribution system, ‘GDS’); |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Travelport: provision of travel distribution services, mainly through Galileo (an electronic global distribution system, ‘GDS’);

| — | for Worldspan: provision of travel distribution services, through the Worldspan GDS system. |
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—

for Worldspan: provision of travel distribution services, through the Worldspan GDS system.

| 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 ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4523 — Travelport/Worldspan, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4523 — Travelport/Worldspan, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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