# Official Journal C 194/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5022 August 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 194

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5022 August 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 194/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2007/C 194/02 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 2 |
| 2007/C 194/03 | 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 (
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  ) | 7 |

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Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 194/01

Euro exchange rates

1

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2007/C 194/02

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

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2007/C 194/03

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 (
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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 194/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4778 — Ericsson/LHS) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 10 |
| 2007/C 194/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4847 — Ineos/Champagne Céréales/Thywissen/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 11 |
| 2007/C 194/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4877 — Groupama/Nuova Tirrena) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 12 |
| 2007/C 194/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4834 — ALSTOM/Ecotècnia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 13 |
| 2007/C 194/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2007/C 194/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets) (
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| 2007/C 194/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets) (
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  ) | 16 |
| 2007/C 194/11 | Notice from the Government of Romania concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 194/12 | Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application | 18 |
| 2007/C 194/13 | Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application | 19 |
| 2007/C 194/14 | Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application | 20 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 194/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4778 — Ericsson/LHS) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

1

10

2007/C 194/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4847 — Ineos/Champagne Céréales/Thywissen/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

1

11

2007/C 194/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4877 — Groupama/Nuova Tirrena) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

1

12

2007/C 194/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4834 — ALSTOM/Ecotècnia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

1

13

2007/C 194/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

1

14

2007/C 194/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets) (
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1

15

2007/C 194/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets) (
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1

16

2007/C 194/11

Notice from the Government of Romania concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (
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  )

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OTHER ACTS

Commission

2007/C 194/12

Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

18

2007/C 194/13

Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

19

2007/C 194/14

Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2007/C 194/15 | Corrigendum to the 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 (OJ C 119, 30.5.2007) | 21 |

Corrigenda

2007/C 194/15

Corrigendum to the 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 (OJ C 119, 30.5.2007)

(OJ C 119, 30.5.2007)

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/1 |
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22.8.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

21 August 2007

(2007/C 194/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3508 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 154,98 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4417 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,68105 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3645 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6248 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 90,28 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,9985 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5842 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,668 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 260,39 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6965 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8454 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,2727 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,779 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,8370 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6820 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4297 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,5518 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9269 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0615 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 274,55 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,9727 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,2534 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3292 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 751,55 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7244 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 63,217 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,9220 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,385 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3508

JPY

Japanese yen

154,98

DKK

Danish krone

7,4417

GBP

Pound sterling

0,68105

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3645

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6248

ISK

Iceland króna

90,28

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,9985

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5842

CZK

Czech koruna

27,668

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

260,39

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6965

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8454

RON

Romanian leu

3,2727

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,779

TRY

Turkish lira

1,8370

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6820

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4297

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,5518

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9269

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0615

KRW

South Korean won

1 274,55

ZAR

South African rand

9,9727

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,2534

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3292

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 751,55

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7244

PHP

Philippine peso

63,217

RUB

Russian rouble

34,9220

THB

Thai baht

44,385

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/2 |
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22.8.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2007/C 194/02)

XA Number: XA 84/07

Member State: Netherlands

Region: Provinces (Drenthe, Gelderland, Groningen, Flevoland, Friesland, North Brabant, North Holland, Overijssel, Utrecht, Zeeland, South Holland, South Limburg)

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Provinciale subsidieverordeningen (omschrijving steun: De infrastructuur voor de ontwikkeling/aanpassing van landbouw, onderdeel bedrijfsverplaatsingen).

Legal basis:

| — | Artikel 11, derde lid, Wet inrichting landelijk gebied; |
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Artikel 11, derde lid, Wet inrichting landelijk gebied;

| — | Provinciewet: artikel 105, artikel 145, artikel 158; |
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Provinciewet: artikel 105, artikel 145, artikel 158;

Provinciale subsidieverordeningen:

| — | Drenthe: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening Inrichting Landelijk Gebied |
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Drenthe: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening Inrichting Landelijk Gebied

| — | Gelderland: artikel 2 van de Subsidieregeling vitaal Gelderland 2007 |
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Gelderland: artikel 2 van de Subsidieregeling vitaal Gelderland 2007

| — | Groningen: artikel 9 van de Uitvoeringsregeling subsidies inrichting landelijk gebied 2006 |
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Groningen: artikel 9 van de Uitvoeringsregeling subsidies inrichting landelijk gebied 2006

| — | Flevoland: artikel 2 van de Subsidieregeling inrichting landelijk gebied Flevoland |
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Flevoland: artikel 2 van de Subsidieregeling inrichting landelijk gebied Flevoland

| — | Friesland: artikel 2 van de Kadersubsidieverordening Inrichting Landelijk Gebied provincie Fryslân 2007 |
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Friesland: artikel 2 van de Kadersubsidieverordening Inrichting Landelijk Gebied provincie Fryslân 2007

| — | Noord-Brabant: artikel 2 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk Gebied 2007 |
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Noord-Brabant: artikel 2 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk Gebied 2007

| — | Noord-Holland: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied Noord-Holland 2007 |
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Noord-Holland: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied Noord-Holland 2007

| — | Overijssel: artikel 6.10 en artikel 8.3 van het Uitvoeringsbesluit subsidies Overijssel |
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Overijssel: artikel 6.10 en artikel 8.3 van het Uitvoeringsbesluit subsidies Overijssel

| — | Utrecht: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied provincie Utrecht 2006 |
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Utrecht: artikel 3 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied provincie Utrecht 2006

| — | Zeeland: artikel 2 van de PMJP Subsidieregeling Inrichting Landelijk Gebied Zeeland |
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Zeeland: artikel 2 van de PMJP Subsidieregeling Inrichting Landelijk Gebied Zeeland

| — | Zuid-Holland: artikel 7.8 van de Algemene subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland |
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Zuid-Holland: artikel 7.8 van de Algemene subsidieverordening Zuid-Holland

| — | Zuid-Limburg: artikel 2 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied Limburg |
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Zuid-Limburg: artikel 2 van de Subsidieverordening inrichting landelijk gebied Limburg

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The aid is financed from the top-up amount (EUR 78 million) under measure sheet 125 of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme.

Maximum aid intensity: With regard to aid granted on the basis of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: 10 % of the eligible costs of purchasing new farmland (other than land for construction purposes) as referred to in Article 4(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and never more than the equivalent of:

the number of hectares of farmland at the old location transferred by the agricultural holding to the Office for the Management of Farmland, multiplied by EUR 3 000, plus

6 % of the purchase price of the farmland at the new location.

With regard to aid granted on the basis of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: 100 % of the costs, as referred to in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, resulting directly from the relocation of farm buildings.

Date of implementation: Payments will not be made before the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme has been approved.

Duration of scheme or individual aid: Up to and including 31 December 2013.

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to improve the spatial structure of agriculture in regions with Natura 2000 and other national ecological network areas by relocating livestock holdings from the immediate vicinity of those valuable nature areas to locations further away/elsewhere, thereby reducing ammonia emissions and related ammonia deposits in those nature areas. Within that framework, agricultural holdings located in the immediate vicinity of Natura 2000 areas and national ecological network areas can be encouraged by the authorities to set up elsewhere. Agricultural holdings sell all the farmland at the old location to the Office for the Management of Farmland at free-market value (representative market value) and buy new farmland elsewhere.

Aid granted on the basis of Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: The costs eligible for aid are the costs incurred by the agricultural holding for the purchase of new farmland (other than land for construction purposes). The aid comprises 10 % of the eligible costs of that investment and never more than the equivalent of:

the number of hectares of farmland transferred by the agricultural holding to the Office for the Management of Farmland, multiplied by EUR 3 000, plus

6 % of the purchase price of that same number of hectares of farmland at the new location.

Aid granted on the basis of Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006: The eligible costs comprise solely the costs involved in relocating farm buildings. These may be:

100 % of the assessed value of the farm buildings to be vacated,

demolition costs for the farm buildings to be vacated,

notarial costs,

land registry costs,

costs incurred in connection with (advisory) work by experts (estate agents, accountants),

removal costs.

Sector(s) concerned: All primary agricultural enterprises producing products referred to in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority:

Web address: http://www.regiebureau-pop.nl/nl/info/4/57/provinciale-subsidieverordeningen/

Other information: On the basis of Article 11(3) of the Law on the structure of rural areas, provincial states of the various provinces are to lay down (provincial) subsidy ordinances in relation to measures which, under Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, are eligible for part-financing from the EAFRD. Under Article 11(3) of the Law on the structure of rural areas, those subsidy ordinances have to be approved by the Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. This cannot take place until after the European Commission has approved the Dutch Rural Development Programme. The (parts of the) provincial subsidy ordinances which implement the Dutch 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme therefore still have to be approved by the Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

XA Number: XA 85/07

Member State: Netherlands

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Regeling LNV-subsidies (omschrijving steun: Modernisering landbouwbedrijven, onderdeel jonge landbouwers).

Legal basis:

| — | Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20, artikel 2:1, artikel 2:2, artikel 2:37, artikel 2:42, artikel 2:44, artikel 2:45; |
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Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20, artikel 2:1, artikel 2:2, artikel 2:37, artikel 2:42, artikel 2:44, artikel 2:45;

| — | Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies. |
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Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The aid is financed from the top-up amount (EUR 76,60 million) under measure sheet 121 of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme.

Maximum aid intensity: 40 % of the expenditure referred to in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, taking into account the maximum aid amount referred to in Article 4(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 (EUR 400 000 per three fiscal years per enterprise).

On the basis of Article 2:45 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality subsidy scheme, the recipient of aid with a view to investment is to conclude a written loan agreement with a term of at least three years; the aid comprises at most the amount of that loan (subject to a maximum of EUR 100 000).

Date of implementation: The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality subsidy scheme enters into force on 1 April 2007. Payments will not be made before the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme has been approved.

Duration of scheme or individual aid: Up to and including 31 December 2013.

Objective of aid: The objective is to encourage investment in improvements and modernisation on holdings, aimed at making production more efficient, producing new or better products and/or increasing the quality and sustainability of production processes and products. This component is aimed solely at young farmers, who in many cases have insufficient financial possibilities for carrying out extra investment in order to keep the holding sustainable and viable.

The aid complies with the conditions stipulated in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. The eligible costs comprise the costs of investment.

Sector(s) concerned: All primary agricultural enterprises producing products referred to in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit |
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| Postbus 20401 |
| 2500 EK Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

Postbus 20401

2500 EK Den Haag

Nederland

Web address: www.minlnv.nl/loket

Other information: —

XA Number: XA 86/07

Member State: Netherlands

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Regeling LNV-subsidies (omschrijving steun: Modernisering landbouwbedrijven, onderdeel verduurzaming land- en tuinbouw).

Legal basis:

| — | Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20, artikel 2:1, artikel 2:2, artikel 2:37; |
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Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20, artikel 2:1, artikel 2:2, artikel 2:37;

| — | Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies. |
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Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The aid is financed from the top-up amount (EUR 76,60 million) under measure sheet 121 of the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme.

Maximum aid intensity: 40 % of the expenditure referred to in Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006, taking into account the maximum aid amount referred to in Article 4(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 (EUR 400 000 per three fiscal years per enterprise).

Date of implementation: The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality subsidy scheme enters into force on 1 April 2007, but this component has not been opened.

Duration of scheme or individual aid: Up to and including 31 December 2013.

Objective of aid: The objective is to encourage investment in improvements and modernisation on holdings, aimed at increasing the quality and sustainability of production processes and products. The investment may also be aimed at producing new or better products and/or making production more efficient.

The aid complies with the conditions stipulated in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006. The eligible costs comprise the costs of investment.

Sector(s) concerned: All primary agricultural enterprises producing products referred to in Annex I to the EC Treaty

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit |
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| Postbus 20401 |
| 2500 EK Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

Postbus 20401

2500 EK Den Haag

Nederland

Web address: www.minlnv.nl/loket

Other information: —

XA Number: XA 87/07

Member State: France

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Aides à l'assistance technique dans le secteur de l'élevage.

Legal basis: Code Rural, partie législative, articles L 621-1 à L 621-11.

Projet d'arrêté du Ministre de l'Agriculture et de la Pêche.

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of aid granted to the company: EUR 26 million/year

Maximum aid intensity: Up to 100 %

Date of implementation: The aid scheme will be implemented as from the date of the Commission's acknowledgement of receipt, subject to the relevant funds being available.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 7 years

Objective of aid: This system of aid is covered by Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006.

The Office national interprofessionnel de l'élevage et de ses productions will set up aid programmes geared to providing farmers in the livestock sector with ad hoc technical assistance relating — depending on the individual programmes — to the following issues:

prevention of animal diseases, food safety and traceability, in particular for application of the ‘hygiene package’ (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety, Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin),

lessening the need to remain on standby, improving work ergonomics and building design,

improving practices conducive to respect for the environment and animal welfare,

assistance for genetic improvement,

market segmentation, in particular by launching and supporting quality campaigns.

These aid programmes will involve the financing of advisory services provided by producer groups or other organisations helping livestock farmers in the context of collective protocols providing for individual tailored assistance in the above areas. There will also be support for the advisory programmes leading to the drawing-up and monitoring of these protocols.

The aid scheme will cover the costs of technical help and advice given in this framework — these will not exceed the actual expense of providing the services concerned. No aid will be paid to the farmers themselves.

It will be ensured that farmers will benefit from a subsidised technical assistance service only if their farm complies with the Community criteria for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Subject to this caveat, the aid will be granted in the form of subsidised services available to all livestock farmers regardless of whether they belong to a producers' organisation or another structure.

Sector(s) concerned: Livestock sector

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Office National Interprofessionnel de l'Élevage et de ses Productions |
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| 80, avenue des Terroirs de France |
| F-75 607 Paris Cedex 12 |

Office National Interprofessionnel de l'Élevage et de ses Productions

80, avenue des Terroirs de France

F-75 607 Paris Cedex 12

Web address: www.office-elevage.fr

Other information: —

XA Number: XA 88/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Ljubljana city municipality

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Programi razvoja podeželja v Mestni občini Ljubljana 2007-2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za programe kmetijstva v Mestni občini Ljubljana (II. Poglavje)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company:

| | 2007: EUR 136 314 |
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2007: EUR 136 314

| | 2008: EUR 140 000 |
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2008: EUR 140 000

| | 2009: EUR 145 000 |
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2009: EUR 145 000

| | 2010: EUR 145 000 |
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2010: EUR 145 000

| | 2011: EUR 160 000 |
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2011: EUR 160 000

| | 2012: EUR 160 000 |
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2012: EUR 160 000

| | 2013: EUR 170 000 |
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2013: EUR 170 000

Maximum aid intensity:

| 1. | Investment in farms for primary production:






  — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas; |
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Investment in farms for primary production:

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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas;

| 2. | For conserving traditional buildings:






  — | up to 75 % in less-favoured areas or areas under Article 36(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, defined as such by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation, and up to 60 % of eligible costs in other areas; |
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2.

For conserving traditional buildings:

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up to 75 % in less-favoured areas or areas under Article 36(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, defined as such by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation, and up to 60 % of eligible costs in other areas;

| 3. | For land reparcelling:






  — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred in legal and administrative procedures; |
| --- | --- | --- |

3.

For land reparcelling:

—

up to 100 % of actual costs incurred in legal and administrative procedures;

| 4. | To encourage the production of quality agricultural products:






  — | up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations; |
| --- | --- | --- |

4.

To encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

—

up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations;

| 5. | For providing technical support in the agricultural sector:






  — | up to 100 % of costs for farmers' education and training, consultancy services and to organise forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and to disseminate scientific knowledge. |
| --- | --- | --- |

5.

For providing technical support in the agricultural sector:

—

up to 100 % of costs for farmers' education and training, consultancy services and to organise forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and to disseminate scientific knowledge.

Date of implementation: Starts May 2007 (or the day the Rules enter into force).

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Ends 31 December 2013.

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs.

Reference to Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for rural development programmes in the Ljubljana city municipality, including measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4 of Commission Regulation: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5 of Commission Regulation: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 13 of Commission Regulation: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14 of Commission Regulation: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15 of Commission Regulation: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture: Arable and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

| Mestna občina Ljubljana |
| --- |
| Mestni trg 1 |
| Ljubljana |

Mestna občina Ljubljana

Mestni trg 1

Ljubljana

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200741&dhid=89365

Other information: —

Signature of the person responsible in the Ljubljana city municipality:

Director

Vanja Rangus

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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/7 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/7

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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)

(2007/C 194/03)

| Aid No | XT 50/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Region | — |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Regeling LNV-subsidies (omschrijving steun: Beroepsopleiding en voorlichting voor agro-MBK ondernemingen (niet zijnde primaire landbouwondernemingen), onderdeel kennisvergaring d.m.v. het volgen van opleidingen en trainingen) |
| Legal basis | — | Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20; artikel 2:1; artikel 2:3, eerste lid, aanhef en onderdeel b |

Aid No

XT 50/07

Member State

The Netherlands

Region

—

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Regeling LNV-subsidies (omschrijving steun: Beroepsopleiding en voorlichting voor agro-MBK ondernemingen (niet zijnde primaire landbouwondernemingen), onderdeel kennisvergaring d.m.v. het volgen van opleidingen en trainingen)

Legal basis

—

Regeling LNV-subsidies: artikel 1:2, artikel 1:3, artikel 1:20; artikel 2:1; artikel 2:3, eerste lid, aanhef en onderdeel b

| — | Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies |
| --- | --- |

—

Openstellingsbesluit LNV-subsidies

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

The aid is financed through:

| — | the financial contributions matching Community aid (EUR 14,67 million) of measure sheet 111 of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013, |
| --- | --- |

—

the financial contributions matching Community aid (EUR 14,67 million) of measure sheet 111 of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013,

| — | the top-up amount (EUR 11,32 million) of measure sheet 111 of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. |
| --- | --- |

—

the top-up amount (EUR 11,32 million) of measure sheet 111 of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Maximum aid intensity

25 %, 35 % or 50 % of the training costs (depending on whether the enterprise is large, small or medium-sized, and depending on whether the training is specific or general), with a maximum of EUR 1 500 annually per enterprise.

This part has not been made available for 2007; the maximum aid intensity is determined during the application process on the basis of the decision inviting applications for subsidies from the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Food Quality

Date of implementation

The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Food Quality subsidies scheme enters into force on 1 April 2007, but has not been made available for this part

Duration

Up to and including 30 June 2008 (pursuant to Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001) having regard to the adjustment period up to and including 31 December 2008 (pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001)

Objective

The knowledge acquired should enable the beneficiaries to improve their own and their company's performance. In this context the training concerns:

| — | the general improvement or maintenance of the enterprise's management, |
| --- | --- |

—

the general improvement or maintenance of the enterprise's management,

| — | improved compliance with applicable and new legislation, |
| --- | --- |

—

improved compliance with applicable and new legislation,

| — | the gaining and increasing of knowledge and skills leading to new, better or higher-quality products, or the improvement of production methods and/or processes, |
| --- | --- |

—

the gaining and increasing of knowledge and skills leading to new, better or higher-quality products, or the improvement of production methods and/or processes,

| — | guidance when starting up or closing down a business. |
| --- | --- |

—

guidance when starting up or closing down a business.

Subsidies are not granted for training that forms part of standard programmes or of training schemes for intermediate or higher agricultural or forestry training.

The aid complies with the provisions of Article 4(1)-(3) and (5)-(7) of Regulation (EC) No 68/2001

Economic sectors

Limited to specific sectors

Yes

| — | Agriculture |
| --- | --- |

—

Agriculture

Comments: Small and medium-sized agro-enterprises (not being primary agricultural enterprises)

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit

| Postbus 20401 |
| --- |
| 2500 EK Den Haag |
| Nederland |

Postbus 20401

2500 EK Den Haag

Nederland

| Reference number of the aid | XT 64/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | ILMAS S.P.A. — Codice Fiscale: 0596270018 |
| Legal basis | Protocollo integrativo dell'accordo di programma per l'attuazione coordinata dell'intervento nell'area di crisi industriale della NGP S.P.A. di Acerra (NA);
  D.G.R. n. 1953 del 30.11.2006 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Budget | Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 0,899528 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 4.6.2007 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | Other manufacturing: Aircraft manufacturing and other activities |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Campania — Assessorato all'Agricoltura e alle attività produttive — A.G.C. 12 «Sviluppo attività settore secondario» — Settore 01 «Sviluppo e promozione attività industriali — Fonti energetiche» |
| Centro Direzionale — Isola A/6 |
| I-80143 Napoli |
| Tel. (39) 081 796 68 02 |
| E-mail: agc12@regione.campania.it |

Reference number of the aid

XT 64/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Campania

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

ILMAS S.P.A. — Codice Fiscale: 0596270018

Legal basis

Protocollo integrativo dell'accordo di programma per l'attuazione coordinata dell'intervento nell'area di crisi industriale della NGP S.P.A. di Acerra (NA);

D.G.R. n. 1953 del 30.11.2006

Type of measure

Individual aid

Budget

Annual budget: —; Overall budget: EUR 0,899528 million

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

4.6.2007

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

Other manufacturing: Aircraft manufacturing and other activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Campania — Assessorato all'Agricoltura e alle attività produttive — A.G.C. 12 «Sviluppo attività settore secondario» — Settore 01 «Sviluppo e promozione attività industriali — Fonti energetiche»

Centro Direzionale — Isola A/6

I-80143 Napoli

Tel. (39) 081 796 68 02

E-mail: agc12@regione.campania.it

| Reference number of the aid | XT 71/07 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Freistaat Bayern |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Förderung der Ausbildung von Dorfhelferinnen |
| Legal basis | Bayerisches Agrarwirtschaftsgesetz (BayAgrarWiG) vom 8. Dezember 2006
  2 Zuwendungsbescheide an sozial tätige Dienstleistungsunternehmen mit Ausbildung ihrer Einsatzkräfte |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,077 million; Overall budget: — |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(7) of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 1.1.2007 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | General training |
| Economic sectors | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Landwirtschaft und Forsten |
| Referat B 1 |
| Ludwigstr. 2 |
| D-80539 München |
| Tel. (49-89) 21 82-2222 |

Reference number of the aid

XT 71/07

Member State

Germany

Region

Freistaat Bayern

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Förderung der Ausbildung von Dorfhelferinnen

Legal basis

Bayerisches Agrarwirtschaftsgesetz (BayAgrarWiG) vom 8. Dezember 2006

2 Zuwendungsbescheide an sozial tätige Dienstleistungsunternehmen mit Ausbildung ihrer Einsatzkräfte

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,077 million; Overall budget: —

Maximum aid intensity

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

Date of implementation

1.1.2007

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

General training

Economic sectors

Agriculture & Forestry

Name and address of the granting authority

Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Landwirtschaft und Forsten

Referat B 1

Ludwigstr. 2

D-80539 München

Tel. (49-89) 21 82-2222

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/10 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/10

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4778 — Ericsson/LHS)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/04)

| 1. | On 13 August 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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (‘Ericsson’, Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of LHS AG (‘LHS’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 13 August 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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (‘Ericsson’, Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of LHS AG (‘LHS’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Ericsson: global provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Ericsson: global provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators,

| — | for LHS: provider of business support system (‘BSS’) software and related services, and in particular billing and customer care software (‘BCC’) to operators of mobile, fixed line and cable networks. |
| --- | --- |

—

for LHS: provider of business support system (‘BSS’) software and related services, and in particular billing and customer care software (‘BCC’) to operators of mobile, fixed line and cable networks.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.4778 — Ericsson/LHS, 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.4778 — Ericsson/LHS, 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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C 194/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4847 — Ineos/Champagne Céréales/Thywissen/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/05)

| 1. | On 13 August 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 Ineos Enterprises Limited (‘Ineos’, UK), Champagne Céréales (‘Champagne’, France) and C. Thywissen GmbH (‘Thywissen’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Council Regulation joint control of a joint venture company (‘JV’, France) by purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 13 August 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 Ineos Enterprises Limited (‘Ineos’, UK), Champagne Céréales (‘Champagne’, France) and C. Thywissen GmbH (‘Thywissen’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(4) of the Council Regulation joint control of a joint venture company (‘JV’, France) by purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

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






  — | for Ineos: manufacture of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Ineos: manufacture of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products,

| — | for Champagne: agricultural co-operative, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Champagne: agricultural co-operative,

| — | for Thywissen: activities in the food industry, seed crushing and oil production, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Thywissen: activities in the food industry, seed crushing and oil production,

| — | JV: crushing of oilseeds and production and sale of bio-diesel. |
| --- | --- |

—

JV: crushing of oilseeds and production and sale of bio-diesel.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.4847 — Ineos/Champagne Céréales/Thywissen/JV 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.4847 — Ineos/Champagne Céréales/Thywissen/JV 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/12 |
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22.8.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/12

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4877 — Groupama/Nuova Tirrena)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/06)

| 1. | On 13 August 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 Groupama S.A. (‘Groupama’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Nuova Tirrena S.p.A. (‘Nuova Tirrena’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 13 August 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 Groupama S.A. (‘Groupama’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Nuova Tirrena S.p.A. (‘Nuova Tirrena’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Groupama: life and non-life insurance, insurance-related activities and banking services, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Groupama: life and non-life insurance, insurance-related activities and banking services,

| — | for Nuova Tirrena: life and non-life insurance. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Nuova Tirrena: life and non-life insurance.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.4877 — Groupama/Nuova Tirrena 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.4877 — Groupama/Nuova Tirrena 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/13 |
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22.8.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/13

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4834 — ALSTOM/Ecotècnia)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/07)

| 1. | On 14 August 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 ALSTOM España IB, S.L. (‘ALSTOM España’), a subsidiary of ALSTOM S.A. (‘ALSTOM’, France) in turn controlled by the Bouygues group (‘Bouygues’, France), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Ecotècnia, Societat Cooperativa Catalana Limitada (‘Ecotècnia’, Spain) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 14 August 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 ALSTOM España IB, S.L. (‘ALSTOM España’), a subsidiary of ALSTOM S.A. (‘ALSTOM’, France) in turn controlled by the Bouygues group (‘Bouygues’, France), acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Ecotècnia, Societat Cooperativa Catalana Limitada (‘Ecotècnia’, Spain) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

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






  — | for Bouygues: diversified industrial group focussed on construction and telecoms/media, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Bouygues: diversified industrial group focussed on construction and telecoms/media,

| — | for ALSTOM: manufacture of equipment and the provision of services for power generation and rail transport, |
| --- | --- |

—

for ALSTOM: manufacture of equipment and the provision of services for power generation and rail transport,

| — | for Ecotècnia: wind energy infrastructure and solar photovoltaic energy infrastructure. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Ecotècnia: wind energy infrastructure and solar photovoltaic energy infrastructure.

| 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. |
| --- | --- |

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.4834 — ALSTOM/Ecotècnia 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.4834 — ALSTOM/Ecotècnia 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/14 |
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22.8.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/14

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/08)

| 1. | On 14 August 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 Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. (‘Santander’, Spain) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007. |
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1.

On 14 August 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 Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. (‘Santander’, Spain) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007.

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






  — | for undertaking Santander: active in corporate and retail banking services, asset management and insurance mainly in continental Europe, UK and Latin America, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Santander: active in corporate and retail banking services, asset management and insurance mainly in continental Europe, UK and Latin America,

| — | for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO Business Unit Latin America (excluding wholesale banking outside Brazil and asset management) and Antonveneta. |
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—

for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO Business Unit Latin America (excluding wholesale banking outside Brazil and asset management) and Antonveneta.

| 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.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets 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.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/15 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/15

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/09)

| 1. | On 14 August 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 Fortis N.V. and Fortis S.A./N.V. (together ‘Fortis’, Belgium) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007. |
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1.

On 14 August 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 Fortis N.V. and Fortis S.A./N.V. (together ‘Fortis’, Belgium) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007.

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






  — | for undertaking Fortis: active in banking and insurance products, leasing and factoring, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Fortis: active in banking and insurance products, leasing and factoring,

| — | for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO ‘Business Unit Netherlands’ (excluding former Dutch wholesale clients, Interbank and DMC Consumer Finance), ‘Business Unit Private Clients globally’ and ‘Business Unit Asset Management globally’. |
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—

for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO ‘Business Unit Netherlands’ (excluding former Dutch wholesale clients, Interbank and DMC Consumer Finance), ‘Business Unit Private Clients globally’ and ‘Business Unit Asset Management globally’.

| 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.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets, 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.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets, 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/16 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/16

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/10)

| 1. | On 14 August 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 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (‘RBS’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007. |
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1.

On 14 August 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 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (‘RBS’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of parts of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (‘ABN AMRO assets’, The Netherlands) by way of public bid announced on 29 May 2007.

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






  — | for undertaking RBS: active in banking and financial services, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking RBS: active in banking and financial services,

| — | for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO Business Unit North America, Business Unit Global Clients and wholesale clients in the Netherlands (including former Dutch wholesale clients) and in Latin America (excluding Brazil), Business Unit Asia, Business Unit Europe (excluding Antonveneta), Business Unit Private Equity and interests in Capitalia SpA, Prime Bank Pakistan and Saudi Hollandi Bank Riyadh. |
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—

for undertaking ABN AMRO assets: the assets include ABN AMRO Business Unit North America, Business Unit Global Clients and wholesale clients in the Netherlands (including former Dutch wholesale clients) and in Latin America (excluding Brazil), Business Unit Asia, Business Unit Europe (excluding Antonveneta), Business Unit Private Equity and interests in Capitalia SpA, Prime Bank Pakistan and Saudi Hollandi Bank Riyadh.

| 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.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets, 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.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets, 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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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/17 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/17

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Notice from the Government of Romania concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 194/11)

In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons, Romania hereby notifies the European Commission that the only competent authority in this field, as designated by Law No 238/2004 on oil, is the National Agency for Mineral Resources, a specialised body with legal personality, under the authority of the Government.

Romania hereby notifies all interested persons that for the granting of authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons, the provisions and criteria within the meaning of Article 5(1) of Directive 94/22/EC for assessing bids and the technical and financial capacities of the bidders are laid down in the Implementing Rules for Law No 238/2004 on oil, approved by Government Decision No 2075/2004, published in Official Gazette of Romania No 1170 of 10 December 2004, Part I, amended and supplemented by Government Decision No 350/2007, published in Official Gazette of Romania No 272 of 24 April 2007, Part I.

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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/18 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/18

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Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

(2007/C 194/12)

This publication confers the right to object the cancellation 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.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Cancellation request according to Article 12(2)

‘LÖWENSTEINER MINERALQUELLE’

EC No: DE/PDO/017/0922/23.7.2003

ImagePGI ImagePDO

1.   Registered name proposed for cancellation:

‘Löwensteiner Mineralquelle’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Germany

3.   Type of product:

Class 2.2: Natural mineral waters and spring waters

4.   Person or body making request for cancellation:

| Name: | Teusser Mineralbrunnen Karl Rössle GmbH & Co. KG |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | D-74245 Löwenstein-Teusserbad |

Name:

Teusser Mineralbrunnen Karl Rössle GmbH & Co. KG

Address:

D-74245 Löwenstein-Teusserbad

Nature of legitimate interest in making the request:

The applicant is the only producer of the protected name.

5.   Reasons for Cancellation:

The applicant has decided that it no longer wants to use the name as a protected designation of origin and therefore no longer wants to pay the control costs.

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

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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/19 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/19

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Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

(2007/C 194/13)

This publication confers the right to object the cancellation 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.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Cancellation request according to Article 12(2)

‘BAD NIEDERNAUER QUELLE’

EC No: DE/PDO/017/0743/23.7.2003

ImagePGI ImagePDO

1.   Registered name proposed for cancellation:

‘Bad Niedernauer Quelle’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Germany

3.   Type of product:

Natural mineral water

4.   Person or body making request for cancellation:

| Name: | Bad Niedernauer Römerquelle |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | D-72108 Bad Niedernau |

Name:

Bad Niedernauer Römerquelle

Address:

D-72108 Bad Niedernau

Nature of legitimate interest in making the request:

The applicant is the only producer of the protected name.

5.   Reasons for Cancellation:

The applicant has decided that it no longer wants to use the name as a protected designation of origin and therefore no longer wants to pay the control costs.

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

1

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| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/20 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/20

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Publication, pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs, concerning a cancellation application

(2007/C 194/14)

This publication confers the right to object the cancellation 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.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Cancellation request according to Article 12(2)

‘KISSLEGGER MINERALQUELLE’

EC No: DE/PDO/017/0897/23.7.2003

ImagePGI ImagePDO

1.   Registered name proposed for cancellation:

‘Kißlegger Mineralquelle’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Germany

3.   Type of product:

Class 2.2: Natural mineral waters and spring waters

4.   Person or body making request for cancellation:

| Name: | Mineralbrunnen Überkingen Teinach AG |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | D-73337 Bad Überkingen |

Name:

Mineralbrunnen Überkingen Teinach AG

Address:

D-73337 Bad Überkingen

Nature of legitimate interest in making the request:

The applicant is the only producer of the protected name.

5.   Reasons for Cancellation:

The applicant has decided that it no longer wants to use the name as a protected designation of origin and therefore no longer wants to pay the control costs.

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

1

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Corrigenda

| 22.8.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 194/21 |
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22.8.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 194/21

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Corrigendum to the 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

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 119 of 30 May 2007
  )

(2007/C 194/15)

On page 10, Aid XT 41/07, sixth row, last column,

| 1. | entry for ‘Annual overall amount’: |
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1.

entry for ‘Annual overall amount’:

for:

‘EUR 208,65 million’,

read:

‘EUR 208 646,3’;

| 2. | entry for ‘Total’: |
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2.

entry for ‘Total’:

for:

‘EUR 1 251,88 million’,

read:

‘EUR 1 251 877,8’.

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