# Official Journal C 39/16 F

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  of the European Union | C 39 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4816 February 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 39

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4816 February 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 039/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 039/2 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Donegal and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2005/C 039/3 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Sligo and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2005/C 039/4 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Galway and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2005/C 039/5 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Kerry and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2005/C 039/6 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Knock and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2005/C 039/7 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Derry and Dublin (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2005/C 039/8 | Communication from the Commission establishing formal recognition that a certain number of acts of Community law in the field of energy have become obsolete | 8 |
| 2005/C 039/9 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3713 — HOLCIM/AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2005/C 039/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 039/2

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Donegal and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

2

2005/C 039/3

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Sligo and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

3

2005/C 039/4

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Galway and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

4

2005/C 039/5

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Kerry and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

5

2005/C 039/6

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Knock and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

6

2005/C 039/7

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Derry and Dublin (
  1
  )

1

7

2005/C 039/8

Communication from the Commission establishing formal recognition that a certain number of acts of Community law in the field of energy have become obsolete

8

2005/C 039/9

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3713 — HOLCIM/AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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I Information

Commission

| 16.2.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 39/1 |
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16.2.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

15 February 2005

(2005/C 39/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3016 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 136,42 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4444 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,6885 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0706 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5507 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 81,08 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,372 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9559 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5831 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 30,081 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 244,33 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,696 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4308 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,973 |
| ROL | Romanian leu | 36 469 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,73 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,093 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7036 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6574 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,6052 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,152 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8192 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1341 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 336,48 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,8627 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3016

JPY

Japanese yen

136,42

DKK

Danish krone

7,4444

GBP

Pound sterling

0,6885

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0706

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5507

ISK

Iceland króna

81,08

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,372

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9559

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5831

CZK

Czech koruna

30,081

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

244,33

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,696

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4308

PLN

Polish zloty

3,973

ROL

Romanian leu

36 469

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,73

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,093

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7036

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6574

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,6052

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,152

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8192

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1341

KRW

South Korean won

1 336,48

ZAR

South African rand

7,8627

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(1)

Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 16.2.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 39/2 |
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16.2.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 39/2

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(a) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Donegal and Dublin

(2005/C 39/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/03 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Donegal-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/03 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Donegal-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Donegal/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Donegal/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week.

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2.   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (c) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3.   Timetables:

On Weekdays, Monday to Friday, the flight schedules must provide for a morning flight from Donegal Dublin and an evening flight from Dublin to Donegal to enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make a round trip within the day. This requirement applies throughout each year.

2.4.   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A maximum fare of EUR 75 in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way, to and from Donegal/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A maximum fare of EUR 75 in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way, to and from Donegal/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity and Reliability of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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| 16.2.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 39/3 |
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16.2.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 39/3

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(a) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Sligo and Dublin

(2005/C 39/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/07 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Sligo-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/07 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Sligo-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Sligo/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Sligo/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week.

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2.   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (c) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3.   Timetables:

On Weekdays, Monday to Friday the flight schedules must provide for a morning flight from Sligo to Dublin and an evening flight from Dublin to Sligo to enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make a round trip within the day. This requirement applies throughout each year.

2.4.   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way, in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Sligo/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way, in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Sligo/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity and Reliability of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed by more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed by more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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| 16.2.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 39/4 |
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16.2.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 39/4

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(A) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Galway and Dublin

(2005/C 39/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/05 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Galway-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/05 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Galway-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least three return flights per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least three return flights per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 135 seats per day to and from Galway/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 270 seats in both directions) must be provided each day Monday to Sunday. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 135 seats per day to and from Galway/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 270 seats in both directions) must be provided each day Monday to Sunday.

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: Liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: Liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (c) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3   Timetables:

On weekdays, Monday to Friday, the flight schedules must include a morning flight from Galway to Dublin and an evening flight from Dublin to Galway to enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make a round trip within the day. This requirement applies throughout each year.

2.4   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A minimum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a maximum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Galway/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A minimum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a maximum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Galway/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restriction shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restriction shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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| 16.2.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 39/5 |
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16.2.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 39/5

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(a) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Kerry and Dublin

(2005/C 39/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/04 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Kerry-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/04 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Kerry-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1.   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least three return flights per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least three return flights per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 135 seats per day to and from Kerry/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 270 seats in both direction) must be provided subject to: |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 135 seats per day to and from Kerry/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 270 seats in both direction) must be provided subject to:

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2.   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (c) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3   Timetables:

On weekdays, Monday to Friday, the flight schedules must include an early morning flight from Kerry to Dublin and a late evening flight from Dublin to Kerry to enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make a round trip within the day. This requirement applies throughout each year

2.4   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Kerry/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Kerry/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restriction shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restriction shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity and Reliability of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(a) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Knock and Dublin

(2005/C 39/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/06 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Knock-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 66/06 of 15 March 2002 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Knock-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least one return flight per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least one return flight per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 30 seats per day each way to and from Knock/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 60 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 30 seats per day each way to and from Knock/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 60 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week.

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (c) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3   Timetables:

The flight schedules should enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make a round trip within the same day. This requirement applies throughout each year.

2.4   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Knock/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Knock/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity and Reliability of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 39/7

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(1)(a) OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Ireland of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Derry and Dublin

(2005/C 39/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 265/07 of 15 September 2000 (as amended by corrigendum published in OJ C 276 of 28 September 2000) pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Derry-Dublin route. |
| --- | --- |

1.

Ireland has decided to revise the public service obligation published in
  the Official Journal of the European Communities C 265/07 of 15 September 2000 (as amended by corrigendum published in OJ C 276 of 28 September 2000) pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, in respect of scheduled air services with effect from 22 July 2005 on the Derry-Dublin route.

2.   The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency and seating capacity:

| (a) | The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated at the rate of at least two return flights per day, 7 days per week;

| (b) | A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Derry/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

A minimum of 60 seats per day each way to and from Derry/Dublin (i.e. a minimum of 120 seats in both directions) must be provided, 7 days per week.

The above requirements apply throughout each year.

2.2.   Type of aircraft used:

| (a) | The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The services must be operated by pressurised aircraft with a minimum capacity of 30 passenger seats;

| (b) | Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Carriers' attention is drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information please contact Airports Division, Department of Transport, 44 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Mr Liam Keogh Tel. (353-1) 604 15 94, Fax (353-1) 604 16 81, email: liamkeogh@transport.ie;

| (a) | Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Services will operate to aerodromes under the jurisdiction of the Irish Aviation Authority.

2.3.   Timetables:

On Weekdays, Monday to Friday, the flight schedules must provide for an early morning flight from Derry to Dublin and a late evening flight from Dublin to Derry to enable passengers, including passengers on business trips, to make the round trip within the day. This requirement applies throughout each year.

2.4   Fares:

| (a) | A range of fares may be applied subject to:






  (i) | A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way, in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Derry/Dublin, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

A range of fares may be applied subject to:

(i)

A maximum fare of EUR 75 each way, in respect of a minimum of 80 % of seat capacity per day each way to and from Derry/Dublin,

| (ii) | No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

No fare restrictions shall apply to the balance of the minimum daily seat requirements on the route;

| (b) | The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

The fares referred to at (a)(i) above may be increased once each year with the prior consent of the Minister for Transport if an abnormal and unforeseeable increase in the cost factors affecting the operation of the routes takes place for which the carrier is not responsible. The new fare(s) will be notified to the carrier operating the service and will not enter into force prior to its notification to the European Commission and publication of the Official Journal of the European Communities.

2.5   Marketing of flights

Flights must be marketed using at least one computerised reservations system. The carrier will be required to distribute fares for PSO services through one of the major travel Global Distribution Systems or through an internationally recognised internet based reservation system, or a major travel site.

2.6   Continuity and Reliability of services:

| (a) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (b) | Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights delayed for more than 30 minutes for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 20 % of the required minimum number of flights on an annual basis;

| (c) | The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing services.

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C 39/8

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Communication from the Commission establishing formal recognition that a certain number of acts of Community law in the field of energy have become obsolete

(2005/C 39/08)

In accordance with the guidelines on the reduction of the active Community acquis, and in the framework of the simplification action related to Commission acts, the following acts are herewith removed from the active Community acquis and do not appear any more in the repertoire of the active community legislation (1).

31952S0002

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 2-52 of 23 December 1952 determining the mode of assessment and collection of the levies provided for in Articles 49 and 50 of the Treaty

Official Journal B 1, 30.12.1952, p. 3 – 4

31952S0003

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 3-52 of 23 December 1952 on the amount of and methods for applying the levies provided for in Articles 49 and 50 of the Treaty

Official Journal B 1, 30.12.1952, p. 4 – 6

31953D0004

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 4-53 of 12 February 1953 on the publication of price lists and conditions of sale applied by undertakings in the coal and iron ore industries

Official Journal B 2, 12.2.1953, p. 3 – 5

31953D0031

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 31-53 of 2 May 1953 on the publication of price lists and conditions of sale applied by undertakings in the steel industry

Official Journal B 6, 4.5.1953, p. 111 – 112

31954D0037

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 37-54 of 29 July 1954 on the publication of price lists and conditions of sale applied by undertakings in the steel industry to the sale of special steels within the meaning of Annex III to the Treaty

Official Journal B 18, 1.8.1954, p. 470 – 472

31959S0005

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 5-59 of 21 January 1959 on the possibility afforded to coal undertakings to postpone payment of the levy due

Official Journal 5, 27.1.1959, p. 109 – 110

31963D0024

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 24-63 of 11 December 1963 requiring undertakings in the Community steel industry to make returns to the High Authority of transactions involving rebates or special prices for indirect export

Official Journal 187, 24.12.1963, p. 2977 – 2979

31964K0001

ECSC High Authority: Recommendation No 1-64 of 15 January 1964 to the Governments of the Member States concerning an increase in the protective duty on iron and steel products at the external frontiers of the Community

Official Journal P 8, 22.1.1964, p. 99 – 106

31966D0021(01)

ECSC High Authority: Decision No 21-66 of 16 November 1966 requiring undertakings in the steel industry to make returns of invoiced prices or deliveries of steel products

Official Journal 219, 29.11.1966, p. 3725 – 3727

31975S3289

Decision No 3289/75/ECSC of the Commission of 18 December 1975 on the definition and conversion of the unit of account to be used in decisions, recommendations, opinions and communications for the purposes of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community

Official Journal L 327, 19.12.1975, p. 4 – 5

31986S1566

Commission Decision No 1566/86/ECSC of 24 February 1986 on iron and steel statistics

Official Journal L 141, 28.5.1986, p. 1 – 91

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(1)  COM(2003) 71 final – Update and simplification of the Community acquis

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3713 — HOLCIM/AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 39/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 7 February 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Holcim Participations (UK) Ltd. (Switzerland), belonging to Holcim Ltd. (‘Holcim’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Aggregate Industries plc (‘AI’, UK) by way of public bid announced on 20 January 2005. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 7 February 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Holcim Participations (UK) Ltd. (Switzerland), belonging to Holcim Ltd. (‘Holcim’, Switzerland) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Aggregate Industries plc (‘AI’, UK) by way of public bid announced on 20 January 2005.

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






  — | for undertaking Holcim: provider of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and concrete products world-wide, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for undertaking Holcim: provider of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and concrete products world-wide,

| — | for undertaking AI: provider of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and other building materials mainly in the UK and the USA. |
| --- | --- |

—

for undertaking AI: provider of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete and other building materials mainly in the UK and the USA.

| 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3713 — HOLCIM/AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES, 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3713 — HOLCIM/AGGREGATES INDUSTRIES, 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)  Available on DG COMP website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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