# Official Journal C 196/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 512 August 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 196

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 512 August 2008

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 196/01 | Commission opinion of 1 August 2008 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Urenco Capenhurst Ltd uranium enrichment plant in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

2008/C 196/01

Commission opinion of 1 August 2008 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Urenco Capenhurst Ltd uranium enrichment plant in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

1

| | II   Information |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 196/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5105 — SEPI/CDTI/INTA/Abertis/Hispasat) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2008/C 196/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5142 — Bosch/Mahle/JV) (
  1
  ) | 2 |

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 196/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5105 — SEPI/CDTI/INTA/Abertis/Hispasat) (
  1
  )

1

2

2008/C 196/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5142 — Bosch/Mahle/JV) (
  1
  )

1

2

| | III   Preparatory Acts |
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| | COMMISSION |
| 2008/C 196/04 | Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 3 |

III   Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

2008/C 196/04

Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

3

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 196/05 | Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 4,38 % on 1 August 2008 — Euro exchange rates | 6 |
| 2008/C 196/06 | Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 194 of 31.7.2008 | 7 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 196/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2008/C 196/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  ) | 11 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 196/05

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 4,38 % on 1 August 2008 — Euro exchange rates

6

2008/C 196/06

Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the CommissionOJ C 194 of 31.7.2008

7

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 196/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid (
  1
  )

1

8

2008/C 196/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  )

1

11

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 196/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5205 — Duferco/Mitsui/Nippon Denko/SAJV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2008/C 196/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5278 — Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel/Citibank Private Banking Germany) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 14 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 196/11 | Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council — Deadline extension — Request from a contracting entity | 15 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 196/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5205 — Duferco/Mitsui/Nippon Denko/SAJV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

13

2008/C 196/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5278 — Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel/Citibank Private Banking Germany) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

14

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2008/C 196/11

Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council — Deadline extension — Request from a contracting entity

15

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Commission

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/1 |
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2.8.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 1 August 2008

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Urenco Capenhurst Ltd uranium enrichment plant in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2008/C 196/01)

On 18 December 2007, the European Commission received from the Government of the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Urenco Capenhurst Ltd uranium enrichment plant.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 15 January 2008 and provided by the British authorities on 7 and 8 April 2008, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

| 1. | The distance between the enrichment plant and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Ireland, is approximately 195 km. |
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1.

The distance between the enrichment plant and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Ireland, is approximately 195 km.

| 2. | During normal operations, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States. |
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2.

During normal operations, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States.

| 3. | Solid radioactive wastes (combustible and non-combustible) will be transferred, for incineration or disposal, to licensed sites in the United Kingdom. Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste of for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Council Directive 96/29/Euratom). |
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3.

Solid radioactive wastes (combustible and non-combustible) will be transferred, for incineration or disposal, to licensed sites in the United Kingdom. Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste of for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Council Directive 96/29/Euratom).

| 4. | In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in other Member States will not be liable to affect the health of the population. |
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4.

In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in other Member States will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the Urenco Capenhurst Ltd uranium enrichment plant in the United Kingdom, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/2 |
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2.8.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/2

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5105 — SEPI/CDTI/INTA/Abertis/Hispasat)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/02)

On 26 June 2008, 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 Spanish 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 32008M5105. 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 32008M5105. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/2 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/2

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.5142 — Bosch/Mahle/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/03)

On 26 May 2008, 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 German 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 32008M5142. 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 32008M5142. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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III Preparatory Acts

COMMISSION

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/3 |
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2.8.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 196/04)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COM(2007) 485 | | 30.8.2007 | Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a second Programme of Community action in the field of Health (2007-2013) |
| COM(2007) 503 | | 31.8.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of the Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2007-2013 the specific programme ‘Drugs prevention and information’ as part of the General programme ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’ for 2007-2013 |
| COM(2007) 516 | | 5.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a paperless environment for customs and trade |
| COM(2007) 535 | | 19.9.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the further implementation of the European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) |
| COM(2007) 546 | | 21.9.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty on the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit agreements for consumers |
| COM(2007) 557 | | 20.9.2007 | Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council establishing for 2007-2013 the specific programme ‘Civil Justice’ as part of the general programme on ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’ |
| COM(2007) 603 | | 9.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum requirements for enhancing worker mobility by improving the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights |
| COM(2007) 631 | | 18.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency |
| COM(2007) 639 | | 18.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative Action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (Audiovisual Media Services Directive) |
| COM(2007) 645 | | 22.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea and inland waterway in the event of accidents |
| COM(2007) 647 | | 23.10.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the Community Customs Code (Modernised Customs Code) |
| COM(2007) 670 | | 24.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council |
| COM(2007) 671 | | 24.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC |
| COM(2007) 672 | | 24.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings |
| COM(2007) 673 | | 24.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives |
| COM(2007) 674 | | 24.10.2007 | Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the civil liability and financial guarantees of shipowners |
| COM(2007) 695 | | 9.11.2007 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services |
| COM(2007) 783 | | 5.12.2007 | Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual financial framework |
| COM(2007) 817 | | 19.12.2007 | Revised proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles |
| COM(2007) 820 | | 13.12.2007 | Commission opinion in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 251(2), point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93 |
| COM(2007) 863 | | 9.1.2008 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste (the Waste Framework Directive) |
| COM(2007) 864 | | 19.12.2007 | Commission opinion pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency |
| COM(2007) 871 | | 10.1.2008 | Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy and amending Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and 2000/60/EC |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2007) 485

30.8.2007

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a second Programme of Community action in the field of Health (2007-2013)

COM(2007) 503

31.8.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of the Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2007-2013 the specific programme ‘Drugs prevention and information’ as part of the General programme ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’ for 2007-2013

COM(2007) 516

5.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a paperless environment for customs and trade

COM(2007) 535

19.9.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the further implementation of the European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo)

COM(2007) 546

21.9.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty on the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit agreements for consumers

COM(2007) 557

20.9.2007

Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council establishing for 2007-2013 the specific programme ‘Civil Justice’ as part of the general programme on ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’

COM(2007) 603

9.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum requirements for enhancing worker mobility by improving the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights

COM(2007) 631

18.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency

COM(2007) 639

18.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 89/552/EEC on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative Action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities (Audiovisual Media Services Directive)

COM(2007) 645

22.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the liability of carriers of passengers by sea and inland waterway in the event of accidents

COM(2007) 647

23.10.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the Community Customs Code (Modernised Customs Code)

COM(2007) 670

24.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food enzymes and amending Council Directive 83/417/EEC, Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and Council Directive 2001/112/EC and Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council

COM(2007) 671

24.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89, Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulation (EC) No 2232/96 and Directive 2000/13/EC

COM(2007) 672

24.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings

COM(2007) 673

24.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives

COM(2007) 674

24.10.2007

Amended proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the civil liability and financial guarantees of shipowners

COM(2007) 695

9.11.2007

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services

COM(2007) 783

5.12.2007

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual financial framework

COM(2007) 817

19.12.2007

Revised proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles

COM(2007) 820

13.12.2007

Commission opinion in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 251(2), point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93

COM(2007) 863

9.1.2008

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste (the Waste Framework Directive)

COM(2007) 864

19.12.2007

Commission opinion pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency

COM(2007) 871

10.1.2008

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty concerning the Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy and amending Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and 2000/60/EC

These texts are available on EUR-Lex: http://eur-lex.europa.eu

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/6 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/6

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Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

4,38 % on 1 August 2008

Euro exchange rates (2)

1 August 2008

(2008/C 196/05)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5574 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 167,44 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4598 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,78785 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,4451 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6324 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 123,46 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9960 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,003 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 233,76 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7052 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,2230 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5167 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 30,375 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8050 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6662 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5980 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,1535 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,1377 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1325 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 581,54 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,4139 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,6565 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2271 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 166,11 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0826 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 68,880 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 36,5540 |
| THB | Thai baht | 52,224 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,4353 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,6067 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5574

JPY

Japanese yen

167,44

DKK

Danish krone

7,4598

GBP

Pound sterling

0,78785

SEK

Swedish krona

9,4451

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6324

ISK

Iceland króna

123,46

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9960

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,003

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

233,76

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7052

PLN

Polish zloty

3,2230

RON

Romanian leu

3,5167

SKK

Slovak koruna

30,375

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8050

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6662

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5980

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,1535

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,1377

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1325

KRW

South Korean won

1 581,54

ZAR

South African rand

11,4139

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,6565

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2271

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 166,11

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0826

PHP

Philippine peso

68,880

RUB

Russian rouble

36,5540

THB

Thai baht

52,224

BRL

Brazilian real

2,4353

MXN

Mexican peso

15,6067

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(1)

Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.

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

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| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/7 |
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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/7

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Latest publication of COM documents other than legislative proposals and legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2008/C 196/06)

OJ C 194 of 31.7.2008

History of previous publications:

OJ C 188 of 25.7.2008

OJ C 118 of 15.5.2008

OJ C 106 of 26.4.2008

OJ C 55 of 28.2.2008

OJ C 9 of 15.1.2008

OJ C 4 of 9.1.2008

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/8 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/8

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1628/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to national regional investment aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/07)

| Aid No | XR 57/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Galicia, Andalucía, Principado de Asturias, Cantabria, región de Murcia, Comunitat valenciana, Aragón, Castilla-la Mancha, Canarias, Extremadura, Castilla y León, ciudad de Ceuta, ciudad de Melilla |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Incentivos Regionales |
| Legal basis | Ley 50/1985, de 27 de diciembre, de incentivos regionales para la corrección de desequilibrios económicos interterritoriales; R.D. 899/2007, de 6 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de los incentivos regionales, de desarrollo de la Ley 50/1985.
  Desde el 1 de enero de 2007 a 8 de marzo de 2008:
  R.D. 174/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 568/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Galicia, modificado por el R.D. 530/92, de 22 de mayo, y por el R.D. 1328/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 175/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 652/88, de 24 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Andalucía, modificado por el R.D. 1326/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 176/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 487/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Asturias modificado por el R.D. 528/92, de 22 de mayo, por el R.D. 2485/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1332/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 177/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 490/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Cantabria, modificado por el R.D. 529/92, de 22 de mayo, por el R.D. 133/94, de 4 de febrero, por el R.D. 2488/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1329/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 178/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 488/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Murcia, modificado por el R.D. 303/93, de 26 de febrero y por el R.D. 1331/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 179/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 883/89, de 14 de julio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Valencia, modificado por R.D. 126/90, de 2 de febrero, por el R.D. 789/91, de 17 de mayo, por el R.D. 852/92, de 10 de julio, por el R.D. 2489/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1334/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 180/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 491/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona Promocionable de Aragón modificado por R.D. 2486/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1333/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 181/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 489/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Castilla-La Mancha, modificado por el R.D. 1330/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 182/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 569/88, de 3 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Canarias, modificado por R.D. 1327/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 183/07, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1389/88, de 18 de noviembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Extremadura modificado por R.D. 1397/92, de 20 de noviembre y por el R.D. 1323/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 184/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 570/88, de 3 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Castilla y León modificado por R.D. 2487/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1335/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 185/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1130/88, de 30 de septiembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Ceuta modificado por R.D. 1324/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 186/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1129/88, de 30 de septiembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Melilla modificado por el R.D. 1325/01, de 30 de noviembre
  A partir del 9 de marzo de 2008:
  R.D. 161/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia; R.D. 162/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Andalucía; R.D. 163/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica del Principado de Asturias; R.D. 164/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria; R.D. 165/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia; R.D. 166/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunitat Valenciana; R.D. 167/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Aragón; R.D. 168/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha; R.D. 169/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Canarias; R.D. 170/08, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura; R.D. 171/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad de Castilla y León; R.D. 172/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la ciudad de Ceuta; R.D. 173/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la ciudad de Melilla |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 298 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 40 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda |
| Paseo de la Castellana 162 |
| E-28071 Madrid |

Aid No

XR 57/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Galicia, Andalucía, Principado de Asturias, Cantabria, región de Murcia, Comunitat valenciana, Aragón, Castilla-la Mancha, Canarias, Extremadura, Castilla y León, ciudad de Ceuta, ciudad de Melilla

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Incentivos Regionales

Legal basis

Ley 50/1985, de 27 de diciembre, de incentivos regionales para la corrección de desequilibrios económicos interterritoriales; R.D. 899/2007, de 6 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de los incentivos regionales, de desarrollo de la Ley 50/1985.

Desde el 1 de enero de 2007 a 8 de marzo de 2008:

R.D. 174/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 568/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Galicia, modificado por el R.D. 530/92, de 22 de mayo, y por el R.D. 1328/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 175/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 652/88, de 24 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Andalucía, modificado por el R.D. 1326/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 176/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 487/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Asturias modificado por el R.D. 528/92, de 22 de mayo, por el R.D. 2485/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1332/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 177/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 490/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Cantabria, modificado por el R.D. 529/92, de 22 de mayo, por el R.D. 133/94, de 4 de febrero, por el R.D. 2488/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1329/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 178/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 488/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Murcia, modificado por el R.D. 303/93, de 26 de febrero y por el R.D. 1331/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 179/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 883/89, de 14 de julio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Valencia, modificado por R.D. 126/90, de 2 de febrero, por el R.D. 789/91, de 17 de mayo, por el R.D. 852/92, de 10 de julio, por el R.D. 2489/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1334/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 180/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 491/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona Promocionable de Aragón modificado por R.D. 2486/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1333/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 181/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 489/88, de 6 de mayo, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Castilla-La Mancha, modificado por el R.D. 1330/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 182/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 569/88, de 3 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Canarias, modificado por R.D. 1327/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 183/07, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1389/88, de 18 de noviembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Extremadura modificado por R.D. 1397/92, de 20 de noviembre y por el R.D. 1323/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 184/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 570/88, de 3 de junio, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Castilla y León modificado por R.D. 2487/96, de 5 de diciembre y por el R.D. 1335/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 185/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1130/88, de 30 de septiembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Ceuta modificado por R.D. 1324/01, de 30 de noviembre; R.D. 186/2007, de 9 de febrero, por el que se modifica el R.D. 1129/88, de 30 de septiembre, de delimitación de la Zona de Promoción Económica de Melilla modificado por el R.D. 1325/01, de 30 de noviembre

A partir del 9 de marzo de 2008:

R.D. 161/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Galicia; R.D. 162/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Andalucía; R.D. 163/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica del Principado de Asturias; R.D. 164/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Cantabria; R.D. 165/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia; R.D. 166/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunitat Valenciana; R.D. 167/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Aragón; R.D. 168/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla-La Mancha; R.D. 169/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de Canarias; R.D. 170/08, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura; R.D. 171/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la Comunidad de Castilla y León; R.D. 172/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la ciudad de Ceuta; R.D. 173/2008, de 8 de febrero, por el que se delimita la zona de promoción económica de la ciudad de Melilla

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 298 million

Maximum aid intensity

40 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerio de Economía y Hacienda

Paseo de la Castellana 162

E-28071 Madrid

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.dgfc.sgpg.meh.es

Other information

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| Aid No | XR 15/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Melilla |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Régimen de Ayudas Financieras a Empresas Generadoras de Empleo Estable |
| Legal basis | Bases Reguladoras del Régimen de Ayudas Financieras a Empresas Generadoras de Empleo Estable (BOME no 4461, de 18 de diciembre de 2007) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 0,58 million |
| Overall budget | EUR 4,05 million; Paid over: 2007-2013 years |
| Maximum aid intensity | 40 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 18.12.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla |
| Proyecto Melilla, S.A. |
| C/La Dalia s/n |
| E-C.P. 52006 Melilla |

Aid No

XR 15/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Melilla

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Régimen de Ayudas Financieras a Empresas Generadoras de Empleo Estable

Legal basis

Bases Reguladoras del Régimen de Ayudas Financieras a Empresas Generadoras de Empleo Estable (BOME no 4461, de 18 de diciembre de 2007)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 0,58 million

Overall budget

EUR 4,05 million; Paid over: 2007-2013 years

Maximum aid intensity

40 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

18.12.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla

Proyecto Melilla, S.A.

C/La Dalia s/n

E-C.P. 52006 Melilla

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.promesa.net/index.php?menu=7&seccion=37&pagina=1&modulo

Other information

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| Aid No | XR 30/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Asturias |
| Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement | Subvenciones a la creación de empleo ligada a proyectos de inversión de especial interés para la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias para el periodo 2008-2013 |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 21 de enero de 2008 del Instituto de Desarrollo Económico del Principado de Asturias por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras de la concesión de subvenciones a la creación de empleo ligada a proyectos de inversión de especial interés para la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias para el periodo 2008-2013 (BOPA 30 de enero de 2008) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Annual budget | EUR 4 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | 30 % |
| In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 31.1.2008 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for regional investment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Instituto de Desarrollo Económico del Principado de Asturias (IDEPA) |
| Parque Tecnológico de Asturias, s/n |
| E-33420 Llanera (Asturias) |

Aid No

XR 30/08

Member State

Spain

Region

Asturias

Title of aid scheme or the name of the undertaking receiving ad hoc aid supplement

Subvenciones a la creación de empleo ligada a proyectos de inversión de especial interés para la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias para el periodo 2008-2013

Legal basis

Resolución de 21 de enero de 2008 del Instituto de Desarrollo Económico del Principado de Asturias por la que se establecen las bases reguladoras de la concesión de subvenciones a la creación de empleo ligada a proyectos de inversión de especial interés para la comunidad autónoma del Principado de Asturias para el periodo 2008-2013 (BOPA 30 de enero de 2008)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Annual budget

EUR 4 million

Maximum aid intensity

30 %

In conformity with Article 4 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

31.1.2008

Duration

31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Instituto de Desarrollo Económico del Principado de Asturias (IDEPA)

Parque Tecnológico de Asturias, s/n

E-33420 Llanera (Asturias)

Internet address of the publication of the aid scheme

http://www.idepa.es

Other information

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| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/11 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/11

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/08)

| Reference number of the aid | XT 58/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Bulgaria |
| Region | Район по чл. 87.3.а. на ДЕО (Rayon po chl. 87.3.a. na DEO) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Схема за предоставяне на безвъзмездна финансова помощ:
  „Квалификационни услуги и обучения за заети лица — фаза 2“ Приоритетна ос 2:
  „Повишаване на производителността и адаптивността на заетите“ Област на интервенция 2.1:
  „Подобряване адаптивността на заетите лица“ (Shema za predostavyane na bezvazmezdna finansova pomosht:
  „Kvalifikatsionni uslugi i obucheniya za zaeti litsa — faza 2“ Prioritetna os 2:
  „Povishavane na proizvoditelnostta i adaptivnostta na zaetite“ Oblast na interventsiya 2.1:
  „Podobryavane adaptivnostta na zaetite litsa“) |
| Legal basis | Европейско законодателство:
  Регламент (ЕО) No 68/2001 на Комисията от 12 януари 2001 г., изменен с Регламент (ЕО) No 363/2004 на Комисията от 25 февруари 2004 г., относно прилагането на членове 87 и 88 от Договора за ЕО по отношение на помощта за обучение
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1081/2006 на Европейската комисия и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1083/2006 на Съвета от 11 юли 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕO) No 1828/2006 на Европейската комисия от 8 декември 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕО, Евратом) No 1605/2002 на Съвета от 25 юни 2002 г.
  Регламент (ЕО, Евратом) No 2342/2002 на Комисията от 23 декември 2002 г.
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1080/2006 на Европейския парламент и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1998/2006 на Европейската комисия от 15 декември 2006 г.
  Българско законодателство:
  Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 236/27.7.2007 г.
  Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 180/27.7.2007 г.
  Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 121/31.5.2007 г.
  Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 62/21.3.2007 г.
  Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 55/12.3.2007 г.
  Оперативна програма „Развитие на човешките ресурси“ (одобрена от ЕК на 3.10.2007 г.) |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: BGN 25 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Type of training | Aid |
| Specific training | |
| Large enterprises | 35 % |
| Small and medium enterprises | 45 % |
| General training | |
| Large enterprises | 60 % |
| Small and medium enterprises | 80 % |
| Date of implementation | 12.5.2008 |
| Duration | 31.12.2008 |
| Objective | General training; Specific training |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for training aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Агенция по заетостта/Agentsiya po zaetostta |
| бул. „Дондуков“ 3/bul. „Dondukov“ 3 |
| BG-София 1000/BG-Sofiya 1000 |

Reference number of the aid

XT 58/08

Member State

Bulgaria

Region

Район по чл. 87.3.а. на ДЕО (Rayon po chl. 87.3.a. na DEO)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Схема за предоставяне на безвъзмездна финансова помощ:

„Квалификационни услуги и обучения за заети лица — фаза 2“ Приоритетна ос 2:

„Повишаване на производителността и адаптивността на заетите“ Област на интервенция 2.1:

„Подобряване адаптивността на заетите лица“ (Shema za predostavyane na bezvazmezdna finansova pomosht:

„Kvalifikatsionni uslugi i obucheniya za zaeti litsa — faza 2“ Prioritetna os 2:

„Povishavane na proizvoditelnostta i adaptivnostta na zaetite“ Oblast na interventsiya 2.1:

„Podobryavane adaptivnostta na zaetite litsa“)

Legal basis

Европейско законодателство:

Регламент (ЕО) No 68/2001 на Комисията от 12 януари 2001 г., изменен с Регламент (ЕО) No 363/2004 на Комисията от 25 февруари 2004 г., относно прилагането на членове 87 и 88 от Договора за ЕО по отношение на помощта за обучение

Регламент (ЕО) No 1081/2006 на Европейската комисия и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕО) No 1083/2006 на Съвета от 11 юли 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕO) No 1828/2006 на Европейската комисия от 8 декември 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕО, Евратом) No 1605/2002 на Съвета от 25 юни 2002 г.

Регламент (ЕО, Евратом) No 2342/2002 на Комисията от 23 декември 2002 г.

Регламент (ЕО) No 1080/2006 на Европейския парламент и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕО) No 1998/2006 на Европейската комисия от 15 декември 2006 г.

Българско законодателство:

Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 236/27.7.2007 г.

Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 180/27.7.2007 г.

Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 121/31.5.2007 г.

Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 62/21.3.2007 г.

Постановление на Министерски Съвет No 55/12.3.2007 г.

Оперативна програма „Развитие на човешките ресурси“ (одобрена от ЕК на 3.10.2007 г.)

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: BGN 25 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation

Type of training

Aid

Specific training

Large enterprises

35 %

Small and medium enterprises

45 %

General training

Large enterprises

60 %

Small and medium enterprises

80 %

Date of implementation

12.5.2008

Duration

31.12.2008

Objective

General training; Specific training

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for training aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Агенция по заетостта/Agentsiya po zaetostta

бул. „Дондуков“ 3/bul. „Dondukov“ 3

BG-София 1000/BG-Sofiya 1000

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/13 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5205 — Duferco/Mitsui/Nippon Denko/SAJV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/09)

| 1. | On 23 July 2008, 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 Duferco Investment Partners Inc. (Liechtenstein), belonging to the group Duferco Participation Holding Limited (‘Duferco’) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking South Africa Japan Vanadium (proprietary) Limited (‘SAJV’, South Africa) by way of purchase of shares. SAJV will be jointly controlled by Duferco together with Mitsui & Co. Ltd (‘Mitsui’, Japan) and Nippon Denko Co. Ltd (‘Nippon Denko’, Japan), currently also shareholders of SAJV. |
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On 23 July 2008, 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 Duferco Investment Partners Inc. (Liechtenstein), belonging to the group Duferco Participation Holding Limited (‘Duferco’) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking South Africa Japan Vanadium (proprietary) Limited (‘SAJV’, South Africa) by way of purchase of shares. SAJV will be jointly controlled by Duferco together with Mitsui & Co. Ltd (‘Mitsui’, Japan) and Nippon Denko Co. Ltd (‘Nippon Denko’, Japan), currently also shareholders of SAJV.

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






  — | for undertaking Duferco: production and trading of steel as well as trading of raw materials needed for the production of steel, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for undertaking Duferco: production and trading of steel as well as trading of raw materials needed for the production of steel,

| — | for undertaking Mitsui: active in a broad range of industries such as mineral and metal resources, machinery, infrastructure projects, chemical, energy, food and retail, IT or logistics, |
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for undertaking Mitsui: active in a broad range of industries such as mineral and metal resources, machinery, infrastructure projects, chemical, energy, food and retail, IT or logistics,

| — | for undertaking Nippon Denko: active in a broad range of industries such as ferroalloys, chemical, new materials or environmental recycling systems, |
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for undertaking Nippon Denko: active in a broad range of industries such as ferroalloys, chemical, new materials or environmental recycling systems,

| — | for undertaking SAJV: production of ferrovanadium. |
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for undertaking SAJV: production of ferrovanadium.

| 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.5205 — Duferco/Mitsui/Nippon Denko/SAJV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| 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.5205 — Duferco/Mitsui/Nippon Denko/SAJV, 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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| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/14 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5278 — Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel/Citibank Private Banking Germany)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 196/10)

| 1. | On 28 July 2008, 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 Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel, France (‘Crédit Mutuel’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Citigroup's German retail banking business (‘Citibank Germany’), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 28 July 2008, 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 Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel, France (‘Crédit Mutuel’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of Citigroup's German retail banking business (‘Citibank Germany’), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Crédit Mutuel: retail banking, insurance-banking, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Crédit Mutuel: retail banking, insurance-banking,

| — | for Citibank Germany: retail banking, insurance business. |
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for Citibank Germany: retail banking, insurance 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.5278 — Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel/Citibank Private Banking Germany, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| 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.5278 — Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel/Citibank Private Banking Germany, 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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OTHER ACTS

Commission

| 2.8.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 196/15 |
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2.8.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 196/15

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Notice concerning a request in accordance with Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council — Deadline extension

Request from a contracting entity

(2008/C 196/11)

On 19 June 2008, the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 30(5) of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (1).

The request, from Posten AB, concerns postal services and other services as referred to in Article 6(2)(b) and (c) of Directive 2004/17/EC in Sweden. The request was published in OJ C 166, 1.7.2008, p. 26. The initial deadline was 20 September 2008.

In accordance with the second sentence of Article 30(6), since the Commission needs to obtain and examine additional information, the period within which the Commission must take a decision on this request has been extended by three months.

The final deadline is therefore 20 December 2008.

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(1)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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