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| 17.11.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 313/7 |

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 313/02

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 354/10 | |
| Member State | Germany | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | NIEDERSACHSEN, NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN Non-assisted areas | |
| Granting authority | Bezirksregierung Münster | | | --- | | Bezirksregierung Münster — Dezernat 34 — 48128 Münster | | http://www.bezreg-muenster.nrw.de/ startseite/index.html | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Operationelles Programm INTERREG IV A Deutschland — Nederland (Fördergrundsätze) | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Fördergrundsätze zur Abwicklung des Programms im Rahmen des Ziels „Europäische Territoriale Zusammenarbeit“ / INTERREG IV A Programm Deutschland/Nederland Landeshaushaltsordnung Nordrhein-Westfalen http://www.fm.nrw.de/allgemein\_fa/steuerzahler/gesetze/landesrecht/lho/index.php | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 1.9.2010—30.6.2015 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 276,30 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | DG Regio: C/2007/5809 — 138,60 EUR (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Aid for the acquisition of new transport vehicles which go beyond Community standards or which increase the level of environmental protection in the absence of Community standards (Art. 19) | 35,00 % | 20 % |
| Environmental investment aid for energy saving measures (Art. 21) | 60,00 % | 20 % |
| Environmental investment aid for high efficiency cogeneration (Art. 22) | 45,00 % | 20 % |
| Environmental investment aid for the promotion of energy from renewable energy sources (Art. 23) | 45,00 % | 20 % |
| Aid for environmental studies (Art.24) | 50,00 % | 20 % |
| Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26) | 50,00 % | — |
| Aid for SME participation in fairs (Art. 27) | 50,00 % | — |
| Fundamental research (Art. 31(2)(a)) | 100,00 % | — |
| Industrial research (Art. 31(2)(b)) | 65,00 % | 20 % |
| Experimental development (Art. 31(2)(c)) | 40,00 % | 20 % |
| Aid for technical feasibility studies (Art. 32) | 75,00 % | — |
| Aid for research and development in the agricultural and fisheries sectors (Art. 34) | 100,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://interreg.intaboweb03.net/intabox/medienarchive/downloads/090604\_F%C3%B6rdergrunds%C3%A4tze\_de.pdf

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 355/10 | |
| Member State | United Kingdom | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | NORTHERN IRELAND Article 107(3)(c) | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland | | Lesley Buildings | | 61 Fountain Street | | Belfast BT15EX | | www.delni.gov.uk | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Assured Skills | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | Employment and Training Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 (Chapter 29) European Communities Act 1972 | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 1.9.2010—31.3.2015 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | GBP 6,00 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | — | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Specific training (Art. 38(1)) | 25,00 % | 20 % |
| General training (Art. 38(2)) | 60,00 % | 20 % |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.delni.gov.uk/index/successthroughskills/skills-and-training-programmes-2/assured-skills-programme.htm

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 356/10 | |
| Member State | Bulgaria | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Bulgaria Article 107(3)(a) | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Управляващ орган на Оперативна програма Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика | | Република България, гр. София, ул. „Славянска“ No8 | | дирекция „Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност“ на Министерство на икономиката, енергетиката и туризма | | www.opcompetitiveness.bg | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Открита процедура за подбор на проекти, покриващи определени изисквания за качество без определен срок за кандидатстване: BG161PO003-2.4.01 „Подкрепа за развитието на клъстерите в България“ | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | ПМС No 121/2007 г. (обн., ДВ, бр. 45/2007 г., посл. изм. и доп., бр. 31/2010 г.): http://www.eufunds.bg/bg/page/119; Оперативна програма „Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика“, CCI Номер: 2007BG161PO003: http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/uploadfiles/documents/opcompetitivenesseng\_final\_2007.pdf; Насоки за кандидатстване по открита процедура за конкурентен подбор: BG161PO003-2.1.07 Технологична модернизация в големи предприятия Заповед No РД-16-989/23.8.2010 г. | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | Modification Х309/2010 Отстраняване на техническа грешка и прецизиране на включените в Насоките за кандидатстване изисквания за сконтиране на помощта, като сконтирането ще се извършва не от кандидата, а от Управляващия орган при всяко подаване от страна на бенефициента на искане за плащане, с оглед гарантиране, че предоставената безвъзмездна финансова помощ ще бъде съобразена с интензитета за помощта, предвиден в регионалната карта за държавна помощ за България, и с праговете и интензитетите за регионална помощ, установени в Регламент на Комисията (ЕО) No 800/2008, както и за докладване на помощта. Prolongation Х309/2010 не | |
| Duration | 16.7.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | MINING AND QUARRYING, Manufacture of bakery and farinaceous products, Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, Manufacture of condiments and seasonings, Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes, Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food, Manufacture of other food products n.e.c., Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters, Manufacture of tobacco products, Manufacture of textiles, Manufacture of wearing apparel, Manufacture of leather and related products, Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials, Manufacture of paper and paper products, Printing and reproduction of recorded media, Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, Manufacture of rubber and plastic products, Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, Manufacture of basic metals, Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, Manufacture of electrical equipment, Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c., Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, Manufacture of other transport equipment, Manufacture of furniture, Other manufacturing, Repair and installation of machinery and equipment, ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY, WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, CONSTRUCTION, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES, REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION, OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; U0NDIFFERENTIATED GOODS- AND SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE, ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | BGN 29,34 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Европейски фонд за регионално развитие;Оперативна програма „Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика“ 2007-2013, одобрена от Европейската Комисия с CCI Номер: 2007BG161PO003 — 24,94 BGN (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Regional investment and employment aid (Art. 13) Scheme | 50,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/uploadfiles/documents/2010/august/zap\_scontirane\_final23082010.pdf

http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/bg/news/id\_192.html

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 357/10 | |
| Member State | Italy | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | CALABRIA Article 107(3)(a) | |
| Granting authority | regione calabria — dipartimento lavoro, formazione professionale e politiche della famiglia | | | --- | | regione calabria — dipartimento lavoro, formazione professionale e politiche della famiglia — via lucrezia della valle — Catanzaro | | www.regione.calabria.it | | |
| Title of the aid measure | POR CALABRIA FSE 2007/2013- ASSE OCCUPABILITA' — OBIETTIVO OPERATIVO E1 AVVISO PUBBLICO PER LA CONCESSIONE DI INCENTIVI AI DATORI DI LAVORO PER L'INCREMENTO OCCUPAZIONALE E LA CONCESSIONE DI UNA DOTE FORMATIVA COME CONTRIBUTO ALL'ADATTAMENTO DELLE COMPETENZE, NELL'AMBITO DEL PROGRAMMA PARI, DDG N. 8289 DEL 27/6/2008 | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | DDG.N.15155 DEL 11/8/2009 | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | — | |
| Duration | 11.8.2009—31.12.2009 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid | |
| Type of beneficiary | large enterprise | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | EUR 0,40 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | — | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Aid for the recruitment of disadvantaged workers in the form of wage subsidies (Art. 40) | 50,00 % | — |
| Aid for the employment of disabled workers in the form of wage subsidies (Art. 41) | 60,00 % | — |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.regione.calabria//calabriaeuropa

http://www.regione.calabria//formazionelavoro

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| Reference number of the State Aid | X 358/10 | |
| Member State | Bulgaria | |
| Member State reference number | — | |
| Name of the Region (NUTS) | Bulgaria Article 107(3)(a) | |
| Granting authority | | | | --- | | Управляващ орган на Оперативна програма Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика | | Република България, гр. София, ул. „Славянска“ No8 | | дирекция „Европейски фондове за конкурентоспособност“ на Министерство на икономиката, енергетиката и туризма | | www.opcompetitiveness.bg | | |
| Title of the aid measure | Открита процедура за подбор на проекти, покриващи определени изисквания за качество, без определен срок за кандидатстване: BG161PO003-1.1.03 „Развитие на стартиращи иновативни предприятия чрез подкрепа за внедряване на иновативни продукти, процеси и услуги“ | |
| National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) | ПМС No 121/2007 г. (обн., ДВ, бр. 45/2007 г., посл. изм. и доп., бр. 31/2010 г.): http://www.eufunds.bg/bg/page/119; Оперативна програма „Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика“, CCI Номер: 2007BG161PO003: http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/uploadfiles/documents/opcompetitivenesseng\_final\_2007.pdf; Насоки за кандидатстване по открита процедура за конкурентен подбор: BG161PO003-2.1.07 Технологична модернизация в големи предприятия Заповед No РД-16-989/23.8.2010 г. | |
| Type of measure | Scheme - | |
| Amendment of an existing aid measure | Modification X166/2010 Отстраняване на техническа грешка и прецизиране на включените в Насоките за кандидатстване изисквания за сконтиране на помощта, като сконтирането ще се извършва не от кандидата, а от Управляващия орган при всяко подаване от страна на бенефициента на искане за плащане, с оглед гарантиране, че предоставената безвъзмездна финансова помощ ще бъде съобразена с интензитета за помощта, предвиден в регионалната карта за държавна помощ за България, и с праговете и интензитетите за регионална помощ, установени в Регламент на Комисията (ЕО) No 800/2008, както и за докладване на помощта. Prolongation X166/2010 не | |
| Duration | 29.3.2010—31.12.2013 | |
| Economic sector(s) concerned | MINING AND QUARRYING, Manufacture of bakery and farinaceous products, Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, Manufacture of condiments and seasonings, Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes, Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food, Manufacture of other food products n.e.c., Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters, Manufacture of tobacco products, Manufacture of textiles, Manufacture of wearing apparel, Manufacture of leather and related products, Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials, Manufacture of paper and paper products, Printing and reproduction of recorded media, Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations, Manufacture of rubber and plastic products, Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, Manufacture of basic metals, Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, Manufacture of electrical equipment, Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c., Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, Manufacture of other transport equipment, Manufacture of furniture, Other manufacturing, Repair and installation of machinery and equipment, ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY, WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, CONSTRUCTION, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES, REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION, OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; U0NDIFFERENTIATED GOODS- AND SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE, ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES | |
| Type of beneficiary | SME | |
| Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme | BGN 19,56 (in millions) | |
| For guarantees | — | |
| Aid Instrument (Article 5) | Grant | |
| Reference to the Commission Decision | — | |
| If co-financed by Community funds | Европейски фонд за регионално развитие; Оперативна програма „Развитие на конкурентоспособността на българската икономика“ 2007-2013, одобрена от Европейската Комисия с CCI Номер: 2007BG161PO003 — 16,62 BGN (in millions) | |
| Objectives | Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency | SME-bonuses in % |
| Regional investment and employment aid (Art. 13) Scheme | 50,00 % | 20 % |

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/uploadfiles/documents/2010/august/zap\_scontirane\_final23082010.pdf

http://www.opcompetitiveness.bg/bg/news/id\_192.html

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