# Official Journal C 130/2009

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  doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.130.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 130 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 529 June 2009 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2009.130.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 130

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 529 June 2009

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 130/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| | The Court of Auditors |
| 2009/C 130/02 | Special Report No 3/2009 The effectiveness of Structural measures spending on waste water treatment for the 1994-1999 and 2000-2006 programme periods | 2 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2009/C 130/03 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 67(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) | 3 |

Notice No

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2009/C 130/01

Euro exchange rates

1

The Court of Auditors

2009/C 130/02

Special Report No 3/2009 The effectiveness of Structural measures spending on waste water treatment for the 1994-1999 and 2000-2006 programme periods

2

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2009/C 130/03

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 67(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

3

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 130/04 | Call for expressions of interest: independent experts for the safer internet programme (2009-2013) (Following Article 179a of the Financial Regulation
  and Article 265a of the Implementing Rules) | 5 |
| 2009/C 130/05 | Call for proposals — EACEA No 09/09 — Media — Promotion/access to the market | 6 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 130/06 | Decision No 128 of 5 March 2009 on the opening of a procedure for granting of authorisation for prospecting and exploration of oil and gas — underground natural resources in accordance with Article 2(1)(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act, at Block 1-7 Tarnak, located in the provinces of Pleven and Vratsa, and notification concerning the envisaged competition for granting of authorisation | 8 |
| 2009/C 130/07 | State aid — United Kingdom (Articles 87 to 89 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty — Withdrawal of notification — State aid C 7/2009 (ex N 162/2008) — Climate Change Levy (CCL): Extension of eligibility criteria for climate change agreements (CCAs) to manufacture of plastic products (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | Commission |
| 2009/C 130/08 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 12 |
| 2009/C 130/09 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 16 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2009/C 130/04

Call for expressions of interest: independent experts for the safer internet programme (2009-2013) (Following Article 179a of the Financial Regulation
  and Article 265a of the Implementing Rules)

Following Article 179a of the Financial Regulation

and Article 265a of the Implementing Rules

5

2009/C 130/05

Call for proposals — EACEA No 09/09 — Media — Promotion/access to the market

6

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2009/C 130/06

Decision No 128 of 5 March 2009 on the opening of a procedure for granting of authorisation for prospecting and exploration of oil and gas — underground natural resources in accordance with Article 2(1)(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act, at Block 1-7 Tarnak, located in the provinces of Pleven and Vratsa, and notification concerning the envisaged competition for granting of authorisation

8

2009/C 130/07

State aid — United Kingdom (Articles 87 to 89 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty — Withdrawal of notification — State aid C 7/2009 (ex N 162/2008) — Climate Change Levy (CCL): Extension of eligibility criteria for climate change agreements (CCAs) to manufacture of plastic products (
  1
  )

1

11

OTHER ACTS

Commission

2009/C 130/08

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

12

2009/C 130/09

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/1 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

8 June 2009

2009/C 130/01

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3866 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 136,53 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4465 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87090 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,8925 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5166 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,9360 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,000 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 287,19 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7060 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5563 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2220 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,1594 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,7590 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5548 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,7491 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,2337 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0230 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 731,15 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,3459 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,4803 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3164 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 973,65 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8829 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 65,877 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 43,5215 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,664 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,7388 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 18,5345 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 65,9400 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3866

JPY

Japanese yen

136,53

DKK

Danish krone

7,4465

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87090

SEK

Swedish krona

10,8925

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5166

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,9360

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,000

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

287,19

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7060

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5563

RON

Romanian leu

4,2220

TRY

Turkish lira

2,1594

AUD

Australian dollar

1,7590

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5548

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,7491

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,2337

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0230

KRW

South Korean won

1 731,15

ZAR

South African rand

11,3459

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,4803

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3164

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 973,65

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8829

PHP

Philippine peso

65,877

RUB

Russian rouble

43,5215

THB

Thai baht

47,664

BRL

Brazilian real

2,7388

MXN

Mexican peso

18,5345

INR

Indian rupee

65,9400

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

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The Court of Auditors

| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/2 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Special Report No 3/2009 ‘The effectiveness of Structural measures spending on waste water treatment for the 1994-1999 and 2000-2006 programme periods’

2009/C 130/02

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that Special Report No 3/2009 ‘The effectiveness of Structural Measures spending on waste water treatment for the 1994-1999 and 2000-2006 programme periods’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website:

www.eca.europa.eu

A hard copy and a CD-ROM version of the report may be obtained free of charge on request to the Court of Auditors:

| European Court of Auditors |
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| Communication and Reports Unit |
| 12, rue Alcide De Gasperi |
| 1615 Luxembourg |
| LUXEMBOURG |
| Tel. +352 4398-1 |
| E-mail: euraud@eca.europa.eu |

European Court of Auditors

Communication and Reports Unit

12, rue Alcide De Gasperi

1615 Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG

Tel. +352 4398-1

E-mail: euraud@eca.europa.eu

or by filling in an electronic order form on EU Bookshop.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/3 |
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Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 67(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (1)

2009/C 130/03

Existing and more stringent national provisions notified according to the Treaty that the Netherlands may maintain until 1 June 2013 in relation to the restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles listed in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

| Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture in Annex XVII of REACH | More stringent national provisions | Authorised by the Commission |
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| 31. | (a) | Creosote; wash oil
  CAS No 8001-58-9
  EC No 232-287-5 |

Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture in Annex XVII of REACH

More stringent national provisions

Authorised by the Commission

31.

(a)

Creosote; wash oil

CAS No 8001-58-9

EC No 232-287-5

| (b) | Creosote oil; wash oil
  CAS No 61789-28-4
  EC No 263-047-8 |
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(b)

Creosote oil; wash oil

CAS No 61789-28-4

EC No 263-047-8

| (c) | Distillates (coal tar), naphthalene oils; naphthalene oil
  CAS No 84650-04-4
  EC No 283-484-8 |
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(c)

Distillates (coal tar), naphthalene oils; naphthalene oil

CAS No 84650-04-4

EC No 283-484-8

| (d) | Creosote oil, acenaphthene fraction; wash oil
  CAS No 90640-84-9
  EC No 292-605-3 |
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(d)

Creosote oil, acenaphthene fraction; wash oil

CAS No 90640-84-9

EC No 292-605-3

| (e) | Distillates (coal tar), upper; heavy anthracene oil
  CAS No 65996-91-0
  EC No 266-026-1 |
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(e)

Distillates (coal tar), upper; heavy anthracene oil

CAS No 65996-91-0

EC No 266-026-1

| (f) | Anthracene oil
  CAS No 90640-80-5
  EC No 292-602-7 |
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(f)

Anthracene oil

CAS No 90640-80-5

EC No 292-602-7

| (g) | Tar acids, coal, crude; crude phenols
  CAS No 65996-85-2
  EC No 266-019-3 |
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(g)

Tar acids, coal, crude; crude phenols

CAS No 65996-85-2

EC No 266-019-3

| (h) | Creosote, wood
  CAS No 8021-39-4
  EC No 232-419-1 |
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(h)

Creosote, wood

CAS No 8021-39-4

EC No 232-419-1

| (i) | Low temperature tar oil, alkaline; extract residues (coal), low temperature coal tar alkaline
  CAS No 122384-78-5
  EC No 310-191-5 |
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(i)

Low temperature tar oil, alkaline; extract residues (coal), low temperature coal tar alkaline

CAS No 122384-78-5

EC No 310-191-5

| — | Prohibition of the placing on the market and use of creosote-treated wood for applications involving contact with surface water or groundwater (irrespective of the composition of the coal tar distillate). |
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Prohibition of the placing on the market and use of creosote-treated wood for applications involving contact with surface water or groundwater (irrespective of the composition of the coal tar distillate).

| — | Prohibition of the placing on the market for reuse or the reuse of old treated wood in applications involving contact with surface water or groundwater if it is removed from the existing place of application (irrespective of the composition of the coal tar distillate). |
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Prohibition of the placing on the market for reuse or the reuse of old treated wood in applications involving contact with surface water or groundwater if it is removed from the existing place of application (irrespective of the composition of the coal tar distillate).

| — | Prohibition of the placing on the second-hand market for reuse of old wood treated with substances and mixtures which contain:






  — | Benzo[a]pyrene at a concentration of 0,005 % or more by weight, and |
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Prohibition of the placing on the second-hand market for reuse of old wood treated with substances and mixtures which contain:

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Benzo[a]pyrene at a concentration of 0,005 % or more by weight, and

| — | Water-extractable phenols at a concentration of 3 % or more by weight (2). |
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Water-extractable phenols at a concentration of 3 % or more by weight (2).

Commission Decisions 1999/832/EC (3), 2002/59/EC (4) and 2002/884/EC (5)

| 42. | Alkanes, C10–C13, chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (SCCPs)
  EC No 287-476-5
  CAS No 85535-84-8 |
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42.

Alkanes, C10–C13, chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (SCCPs)

EC No 287-476-5

CAS No 85535-84-8

Restriction on the use of short-chain chlorinated paraffins:

| — | as flame retardants in rubber, plastic or textiles; |
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as flame retardants in rubber, plastic or textiles;

| — | as plasticisers in paints, coatings or sealants (6). |
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as plasticisers in paints, coatings or sealants (6).

Commission Decision 2007/395/EC (7)

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(1)  Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(2)  Decree on Coatings Containing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons under the Chemicals Substances Act [Besluit PAK-houdende coatings] (Staatsblad 1996, No 304), as last amended by the Decree of 8 February 2003 (Staatsblad 2003, No 104).

(3)  OJ L 329, 22.12.1999, p. 25.

(4)  OJ L 23, 25.1.2002, p. 37.

(5)  OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 30.

(6)  Decision of 3 November 1999 laying down rules prohibiting the use of short-chain chlorinated paraffins. Staatsblad 1999, No 478.

(7)  OJ L 148, 9.6.2007, p. 17.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Call for expressions of interest: independent experts for the safer internet programme (2009-2013)

(Following Article 179a of the Financial Regulation
   (1)
  and Article 265a of the Implementing Rules
   (2))

2009/C 130/04

Description

The Commission hereby invites applications from individuals wishing to provide expert assistance relating to the Safer Internet programme (3). The Commission will draw up a list of experts who meet the criteria set out below.

The objective of the Safer Internet programme is to promote safer use of the internet and other communication technologies, particularly for children, and to fight against illegal content and harmful conduct online.

Further information about the programme can be found on the programme website: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

Tasks

The tasks include assistance to the Commission in evaluating proposals submitted in response to calls for proposals, and in reviewing individual Safer Internet projects, as well as legacy projects funded under the Safer Internet plus programme (4).

Criteria for inclusion on the list and submission of applications

All applications must comply with the detailed specifications and conditions which are available on the Commission’s above-mentioned internet site in English.

These include requirements related to nationality, qualifications, experience and language knowledge.

Submission of applications

Applications must be submitted by means of the online expert registration tool available at the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet

Expiry date of the list resulting from the call for expression of interest

The list of experts will be valid until 31 December 2013. Any person interested may submit an application at any time during the period of validity of the list, with the exception of the last three months.

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(1)  Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, 25.6.2002 (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

(2)  Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, 23.12.2002 (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

(3)  Decision No 1351/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 118).

(4)  Decision No 854/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 (OJ L 149, 11.6.2005, p. 1).

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| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/6 |
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1.   Objectives and description

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

The objectives of the above-mentioned Council Decision include:

| — | facilitating and encouraging the promotion and movement of European audiovisual and cinema works at trade shows, fairs and audiovisual festivals in Europe and around the globe, insofar as such events may play an important role in the promotion of European works and the networking of professionals, |
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facilitating and encouraging the promotion and movement of European audiovisual and cinema works at trade shows, fairs and audiovisual festivals in Europe and around the globe, insofar as such events may play an important role in the promotion of European works and the networking of professionals,

| — | encouraging the networking of European operators, by supporting joint activities on the European and international markets by national public or private promotion bodies. |
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encouraging the networking of European operators, by supporting joint activities on the European and international markets by national public or private promotion bodies.

2.   Eligible applicants

This call for proposals is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the MEDIA programme as described in the Council Decision.

Applicants must be registered in one of the following countries:

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

| — | The EFTA and EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, |
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The EFTA and EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,

| — | Switzerland and Croatia. |
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Switzerland and Croatia.

3.   Eligible actions

The present call for proposals is aimed at supporting actions and activities that take place within the member countries of the MEDIA Programme.

The objectives are to support actions that have the following aims:

| — | to improve the circulation of European audiovisual works by ensuring that the European audiovisual sector has access to the professional European and international audiovisual markets, |
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to improve the circulation of European audiovisual works by ensuring that the European audiovisual sector has access to the professional European and international audiovisual markets,

| — | to encourage common actions between national film and audiovisual programme promotion organisations. |
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to encourage common actions between national film and audiovisual programme promotion organisations.

Projects shall last for a maximum period of 12 months.

Activities must begin between 1 January 2010 and 31 May 2010. Activities must end before 31 December 2010.

4.   Award criteria

Eligible applicants/projects will be assessed on the basis of a 100-point score according to the following criteria:

| European dimension of the action | 30 points |
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| Impact on the promotion and circulation of European audiovisual works | 30 points |
| Quality and cost-effectiveness of the action plan submitted | 25 points |
| Innovative aspects of the action | 5 points |
| Promotion of audiovisual works originating from European countries with a low output of audiovisual production | 10 points |

European dimension of the action

30 points

Impact on the promotion and circulation of European audiovisual works

30 points

Quality and cost-effectiveness of the action plan submitted

25 points

Innovative aspects of the action

5 points

Promotion of audiovisual works originating from European countries with a low output of audiovisual production

10 points

5.   Budget

The total estimated budget allocated to the co-funding of projects amounts to EUR 1 500 000.

The financial support from the Commission cannot exceed 50 % of the total costs of the action.

The Agency reserves the right not to allocate all the available funds.

6.   Deadline for submissions

The deadline for sending in applications is 7 August 2009. Applications must be sent to the following address:

| Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency |
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| Call for Proposals EACEA/09/09 |
| FAO: Mr Costas DASKALAKIS |
| BOUR 03/30 |
| Avenue du Bourget 1 |
| 1040 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Call for Proposals EACEA/09/09

FAO: Mr Costas DASKALAKIS

BOUR 03/30

Avenue du Bourget 1

1040 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Only applications presented on the correct form, duly completed, dated and signed by the person empowered legally to bind the applicant organisation will be accepted.

Applications submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

7.   Complete information

The guidelines of the call for proposals, as well as the application forms, are available at the following address http://eacea.ec.europa.eu Applications must be submitted using the form provided and contain all of the appendices and information requested.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 9.6.2009 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 130/8 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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DECISION No 128

of 5 March 2009

on the opening of a procedure for granting of authorisation for prospecting and exploration of oil and gas — underground natural resources in accordance with Article 2(1)(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act, at Block 1-7 ‘Tarnak’, located in the provinces of Pleven and Vratsa, and notification concerning the envisaged competition for granting of authorisation

2009/C 130/06

REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

Pursuant to Article 5(2), Article 42(1)(1) and Article 44(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act, and having regard to Article 4(2)(16) and Article 1(24a) of the Energy Act,

THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS HAS DECIDED:

| 1. | to open a procedure for granting authorisation for prospecting and exploration of crude oil and natural gas in Block 1-7 ‘Tarnak’, with a surface area of 253,39 km2 and with coordinates of the boundaries 1 to 15 in accordance with the Annex; |
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to open a procedure for granting authorisation for prospecting and exploration of crude oil and natural gas in Block 1-7 ‘Tarnak’, with a surface area of 253,39 km2 and with coordinates of the boundaries 1 to 15 in accordance with the Annex;

| 2. | to announce that the granting of authorisation pursuant to point 1 will be based on a competition; |
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to announce that the granting of authorisation pursuant to point 1 will be based on a competition;

| 3. | to specify that the period covered by the authorisation for prospecting and exploration will be five years after the date of the entry into force of the prospecting and exploration contract, with a right to extension of this period pursuant to Article 31(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act; |
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3.

to specify that the period covered by the authorisation for prospecting and exploration will be five years after the date of the entry into force of the prospecting and exploration contract, with a right to extension of this period pursuant to Article 31(3) of the Underground Natural Resources Act;

| 4. | the competition for granting of authorisation pursuant to point 1 will take place on the 150th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union, at the building of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, Sofia; |
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4.

the competition for granting of authorisation pursuant to point 1 will take place on the 150th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union, at the building of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, Sofia;

| 5. | the deadline for purchasing the competition dossier is 17.00 on the 120th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
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the deadline for purchasing the competition dossier is 17.00 on the 120th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 6. | the deadline for submission of notifications for participation in the competition is 17.00 on the 130th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
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the deadline for submission of notifications for participation in the competition is 17.00 on the 130th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 7. | the deadline for submission of applications for the competition is 17.00 on the 144th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
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7.

the deadline for submission of applications for the competition is 17.00 on the 144th day after the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 8. | the competition will not require personal presence; |
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8.

the competition will not require personal presence;

| 9. | the price of the competition dossier is set at BGN 500 (500 Bulgarian leva). The competition dossier can be purchased from room No 802 at the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, Sofia, during the period laid down in point 5; |
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9.

the price of the competition dossier is set at BGN 500 (500 Bulgarian leva). The competition dossier can be purchased from room No 802 at the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, Sofia, during the period laid down in point 5;

| 10. | the participants in the competition must comply with the requirements specified in Article 23(1) of the Underground Natural Resources Act; |
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10.

the participants in the competition must comply with the requirements specified in Article 23(1) of the Underground Natural Resources Act;

| 11. | the applications of the participants in the competition will be evaluated on the basis of the proposed work programmes, environmental protection instruments and training instruments, bonuses, and also according to their managerial and financial capacities; |
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11.

the applications of the participants in the competition will be evaluated on the basis of the proposed work programmes, environmental protection instruments and training instruments, bonuses, and also according to their managerial and financial capacities;

| 12. | the deposit for participation in the competition is set at BGN 10 000 (10 000 Bulgarian leva) and should be paid before the deadline specified in point 6 to the bank account of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, as stated in the competition dossier; |
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12.

the deposit for participation in the competition is set at BGN 10 000 (10 000 Bulgarian leva) and should be paid before the deadline specified in point 6 to the bank account of the Ministry of Economy and Energy, as stated in the competition dossier;

| 12.1. | in the case of non-admission of an applicant to the competition, the deposit shall be reimbursed within a period of 14 days after the date on which the applicant is notified of non-admission; |
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12.1.

in the case of non-admission of an applicant to the competition, the deposit shall be reimbursed within a period of 14 days after the date on which the applicant is notified of non-admission;

| 12.2. | the deposit of the successful applicant will be retained and the deposits of all other applicants will be reimbursed within a period of 14 days after the publication of the Decision of the Council of Ministers for granting of authorisation for prospecting and exploration in the State Gazette; |
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12.2.

the deposit of the successful applicant will be retained and the deposits of all other applicants will be reimbursed within a period of 14 days after the publication of the Decision of the Council of Ministers for granting of authorisation for prospecting and exploration in the State Gazette;

| 13. | the notifications for participation in the competition and the proposals from the applicants concerning the conditions of the competition should be submitted to the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, in accordance with the requirements of Article 46 of the Underground Natural Resources Act; |
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13.

the notifications for participation in the competition and the proposals from the applicants concerning the conditions of the competition should be submitted to the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Triaditza Street No 8, in accordance with the requirements of Article 46 of the Underground Natural Resources Act;

| 14. | the applications for the competition should comply with the requirements and conditions indicated in the competition dossier; |
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14.

the applications for the competition should comply with the requirements and conditions indicated in the competition dossier;

| 15. | the competition can take place even if only one applicant is admitted to participate; |
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15.

the competition can take place even if only one applicant is admitted to participate;

| 16. | the Minister of Economy and Energy is authorised as follows: |
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16.

the Minister of Economy and Energy is authorised as follows:

| 16.1. | to send the text of this Decision for publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and in the State Gazette, and also on the website of the Council of Ministers; |
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16.1.

to send the text of this Decision for publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and in the State Gazette, and also on the website of the Council of Ministers;

| 16.2. | to appoint a committee to arrange and conduct the competition; |
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16.2.

to appoint a committee to arrange and conduct the competition;

| 17. | appeals against this Decision can be addressed to the Supreme Administrative Court within 14 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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17.

appeals against this Decision can be addressed to the Supreme Administrative Court within 14 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

For the Prime Minister

Meglena PLUGCHIEVA

For the Principal Secretary of the Council of Ministers

Veselin DAKOV

True copy

The Director of the Cabinet Office

Veselin DAKOV

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ANNEX

LIST OF COORDINATES OF THE BOUNDARIES OF BLOCK 1-7 TARNAK

Geographical coordinates (coordinate system: 1942):

| 1. | 43° 30′ 59,664′′ N | 23° 48′ 00,012′′ E |
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| 2. | 43° 31′ 00,000′′ N | 23° 52′ 00,000′′ E |
| 3. | 43° 28′ 00,000′′ N | 23° 52′ 00,000′′ E |
| 4. | 43° 28′ 00,000′′ N | 23° 57′ 48,000′′ E |
| 5. | 43° 28′ 32,000′′ N | 23° 57′ 48,000′′ E |
| 6. | 43° 28′ 32,000′′ N | 24° 00′ 02,000′′ E |
| 7. | 43° 29′ 03,000′′ N | 24° 00′ 02,000′′ E |
| 8. | 43° 29′ 03,000′′ N | 24° 08′ 17,000′′ E |
| 9. | 43° 26′ 42,000′′ N | 24° 08′ 17,000′′ E |
| 10. | 43° 26′ 42,000′′ N | 24° 12′ 04,000′′ E |
| 11. | 43° 22′ 59,880′′ N | 24° 12′ 04,000′′ E |
| 12. | 43° 22′ 59,880′′ N | 24° 00′ 00,000′′ E |
| 13. | 43° 25′ 59,880′′ N | 24° 00′ 00,000′′ E |
| 14. | 43° 25′ 59,880′′ N | 23° 48′ 00,000′′ E |
| 15. | 43° 30′ 59,664′′ N | 23° 48′ 00,012′′ E |

1.

43° 30′ 59,664′′ N

23° 48′ 00,012′′ E

2.

43° 31′ 00,000′′ N

23° 52′ 00,000′′ E

3.

43° 28′ 00,000′′ N

23° 52′ 00,000′′ E

4.

43° 28′ 00,000′′ N

23° 57′ 48,000′′ E

5.

43° 28′ 32,000′′ N

23° 57′ 48,000′′ E

6.

43° 28′ 32,000′′ N

24° 00′ 02,000′′ E

7.

43° 29′ 03,000′′ N

24° 00′ 02,000′′ E

8.

43° 29′ 03,000′′ N

24° 08′ 17,000′′ E

9.

43° 26′ 42,000′′ N

24° 08′ 17,000′′ E

10.

43° 26′ 42,000′′ N

24° 12′ 04,000′′ E

11.

43° 22′ 59,880′′ N

24° 12′ 04,000′′ E

12.

43° 22′ 59,880′′ N

24° 00′ 00,000′′ E

13.

43° 25′ 59,880′′ N

24° 00′ 00,000′′ E

14.

43° 25′ 59,880′′ N

23° 48′ 00,000′′ E

15.

43° 30′ 59,664′′ N

23° 48′ 00,012′′ E

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STATE AID — UNITED KINGDOM

(Articles 87 to 89 of the Treaty establishing the European Community)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty — Withdrawal of notification

State aid C 7/2009 (ex N 162/2008) — Climate Change Levy (CCL): Extension of eligibility criteria for climate change agreements (CCAs) to manufacture of plastic products

(Text with EEA relevance)

2009/C 130/07

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 88(2) of the EC Treaty, initiated on 10 March 2009 in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that the United Kingdom has withdrawn its notification on 10 March 2009 and will not pursue this aid project further.

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

2009/C 130/08

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

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘PESCA DI VERONA’

EC No: IT-PGI-0005-0579-15.12.2006

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name

‘Pesca di Verona’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product (Annex II)

| Class 1.6 | Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed |
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Class 1.6

Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI refers to the Persica vulgaris Mill. species and is reserved to peaches with white or yellow flesh and nectarines with yellow flesh from early-, intermediate- and late-ripening cultivars.

The peaches and nectarines have always been marketed under the single name ‘Pesca di Verona’.

The permitted varieties are subdivided by type and ripening period:

| | Yellow peaches: Rich May, Crimson Lady, Spring Belle, Royal Gem, Royal Glory, Vistarichn (early); Rich Lady, Rome Star, Zee Lady (intermediate); Kaweah (late). |
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Yellow peaches: Rich May, Crimson Lady, Spring Belle, Royal Gem, Royal Glory, Vistarichn (early); Rich Lady, Rome Star, Zee Lady (intermediate); Kaweah (late).

| | White peaches: Maria Bianca, Greta (intermediate); Tendresse, Tardivo Zuliani, Nichelini (late). |
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White peaches: Maria Bianca, Greta (intermediate); Tendresse, Tardivo Zuliani, Nichelini (late).

| | Yellow nectarines: Rita Star, Laura, Big Top (early); Venus, Stark Redgold, Sweet Red (intermediate); Sweet Lady (late). |
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Yellow nectarines: Rita Star, Laura, Big Top (early); Venus, Stark Redgold, Sweet Red (intermediate); Sweet Lady (late).

When released for consumption, ‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI must have the following quality characteristics:

| — | the shape of the fruit must be round-oblate for the yellow and white peaches and round-oblong for the yellow nectarines; |
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the shape of the fruit must be round-oblate for the yellow and white peaches and round-oblong for the yellow nectarines;

| — | the colour of the skin of ‘Verona’ peaches and nectarines must be very extensive and intense, a characteristic that can be deemed to be over colour as compared to the basic colour. More specifically, it must cover more than 70 % of the entire skin surface of the yellow peaches, 60 % of that of the yellow nectarines and 30 % of that of the white peaches; |
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the colour of the skin of ‘Verona’ peaches and nectarines must be very extensive and intense, a characteristic that can be deemed to be over colour as compared to the basic colour. More specifically, it must cover more than 70 % of the entire skin surface of the yellow peaches, 60 % of that of the yellow nectarines and 30 % of that of the white peaches;

| — | the flesh must be very firm and juicy with a distinctive flavour resulting from the right balance between sugar content and acidity owing to the low level of plant growth and the specific climate. The firmness of the yellow peaches must be greater than 3,7 kg/cm2, that of the yellow nectarines greater than 4 kg/cm2 and that of the white peaches greater than 3 kg/cm2; |
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the flesh must be very firm and juicy with a distinctive flavour resulting from the right balance between sugar content and acidity owing to the low level of plant growth and the specific climate. The firmness of the yellow peaches must be greater than 3,7 kg/cm2, that of the yellow nectarines greater than 4 kg/cm2 and that of the white peaches greater than 3 kg/cm2;

| — | the flavour is sweet, as a result of a minimum dry refractive index of 9,5 °Bx for the early-ripening cultivars, 10,5 °Bx for the intermediate-ripening cultivars and 11,0 °Bx for the late-ripening cultivars; |
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the flavour is sweet, as a result of a minimum dry refractive index of 9,5 °Bx for the early-ripening cultivars, 10,5 °Bx for the intermediate-ripening cultivars and 11,0 °Bx for the late-ripening cultivars;

| — | the taste quality is balanced/sub-acidic, owing to a degree of ripeness, expressed as the ratio between the sugar content (°Bx) and acidity (meq/cm2) greater than 1,5 for the sub-acidic varieties and 0,7 for the acidic varieties; |
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the taste quality is balanced/sub-acidic, owing to a degree of ripeness, expressed as the ratio between the sugar content (°Bx) and acidity (meq/cm2) greater than 1,5 for the sub-acidic varieties and 0,7 for the acidic varieties;

| — | the minimum size of the fruit must be 61 mm for the early-ripening cultivars and 67 mm for the intermediate- and late-ripening cultivars. |
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the minimum size of the fruit must be 61 mm for the early-ripening cultivars and 67 mm for the intermediate- and late-ripening cultivars.

Only peaches and nectarines belonging to the ‘extra’ and ‘I’ categories may be recognised as ‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

—

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

—

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

The planting systems, tree forms and techniques for winter and summer pruning must be tailored to the conditions of the production area, so as to allow all parts of the trees foliage to receive light and ventilation. Only the area’s traditional tree forms are permitted, namely ‘Veronese low bush-form’ and transversal ‘Y-shaped’, with compulsory green cover.

Given the sensitivity of the peaches to handling, the product is harvested on at least three separate occasions and harvesting must be carried out by hand.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI is packaged either on trays sealed using plastic film, or in baskets weighing 1 kg or 2 kg, or in cardboard or wooden or plastic crates with the following dimensions: 30 × 40, 30 × 50 or 40 × 60.

It is marketed from 10 June to 20 September with stickers on 100 % of the produce or in packages on which the guarantee seal is affixed in such a way as to ensure that it is broken when the package is opened.

3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

The logo of ‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI must be reproduced on the product and packages, and in particular on the preprinted tape on the baskets, the preprinted film on the trays, the packaging (crates) and the slips (trays and baskets). The category ‘peach’ or ‘nectarine’ may be indicated on the label on the package.

All other references not provided for in this product specification are prohibited. Use of the firm’s trade mark is authorised. However, all signs/references other than ‘Pesca di Verona IGP’ must be in significantly smaller characters than those used for ‘Pesca di Verona IGP’.

Image

The logo is circular. The border contains the wording ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ (‘Protected) Geographical Indication’] in the upper part and the abbreviation ‘IGP’ (‘PGI’) in the central lower part. Inside the circle is depicted a peach emerging from the hilly landscape of the Verona area. The wording ‘Pesca di Verona’ is embellished by a small flag on which is written ‘dal 1584’ (‘since 1584’), the date of the first documentation concerning Verona peaches.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI is restricted to Verona Province and, in particular, covers the entire territory of the following municipalities: Bussolengo, Buttapietra, Castel d’Azzano, Mozzecane, Pastrengo, Pescantina, Povegliano, S. Giovanni Lupatoto, Sommacampagna, Sona, Valeggio sul Mincio, Villafranca, Castelnuovo del Garda, Lazise, Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella, San Martino Buon Albergo, Verona, Zevio.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Environmental factors

The area in which ‘Pesca di Verona’ fruit are grown has a very favourable edaphic environment, since it is made up of fluvioglacial soils. The active layer of these soils is very skeletal and rarely exceeds a depth of 40 cm. It rests on deposits of gravel and sand, making it is perfectly drained and well suited to peach tree cultivation, which requires a porous and aerated soil environment.

The entire area in which ‘Pesca di Verona’ fruit are grown enjoys a temperate and pleasant climate in all seasons, thanks to the presence of Lake Garda, particularly in those months which are traditionally counted among those with the harshest climate.

Another fundamentally important factor is the protection provided by the Pre-Alps, the Berici and Euganean Hills, Mount Baldo and the other moraine slopes of Lake Garda and the Adige river. The minimum winter temperatures rarely fall below –10 °C, while nevertheless satisfying the various cultivars requirement for cold temperatures. In general, rain mainly falls during autumn and spring and annual precipitation ranges between 800 mm and 1 000 mm.

Historical factors

The reputation of ‘Pesca di Verona’ has very long-standing roots. As long ago as the Roman period, Pliny referred in his works to the ‘furry fruit’ cultivated in the Verona area. Andrea Mantegna subsequently depicted peaches in the Basilica of Saint Zeno in Verona (1400).

The motto ‘Mangiate le squisite pesche di Verona’ (‘Eat the exquisite peaches of Verona’) was coined in an article in a local newspaper in 1934 and subsequently used on posters, banners and cards in all the best restaurants, in public offices, banks etc. The term ‘Pesca di Verona’ was used to refer to both peaches and nectarines.

Today, ‘Pesca di Verona’ has a strong reputation and plays a central role in important competitions for best product, fruit-growing exhibitions and traditional local festivals.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

‘Pesca di Verona’ PGI is characterised by: round-oblate shape for the yellow and white peaches and round-oblong shape for the yellow nectarines; skin colour which is very extensive and intense, a characteristic that can be deemed to be over colour as compared to the basic colour. The flesh is very firm and juicy, with a distinctive flavour owing to the right balance between sugar content and acidity.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)

‘Pesca di Verona’ has qualities and specific characteristics that are influenced by both the characteristics of the production area and traditional, centuries-old human activity.

In particular — as regards the specific environmental conditions — the wide temperature range, the proximity of the lake and the morning dew that is deposited on the fruit give the skin of ‘Pesca di Verona’ bright and intense colouration, which is very extensive as compared to the overall surface of the fruit.

Moreover, the fluvioglacial edaphic environment leads to limited plant development, which helps the foliage to receive light and ventilation and thus to bear fruit with the typical intense skin colouration, the right balance between sugar content and acidity and appropriate size and flesh consistency.

To the favourable environmental conditions must be added human action which, thanks to genetic improvement activity and traditional tree forms (‘Veronese low bush-form’ and transversal ‘Y-shaped’), together with well-established techniques of green pruning and thinning out, allow fruit with an unmistakeable outer appearance and a good balance between acids and sugars to be obtained.

Reference to publication of the specification:

The government launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising ‘Pesca di Verona’ in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 64 of 17 March 2006. The full text of the product specification is available on the internet:

on the following website: www.politicheagricole.it/DocumentiPubblicazioni/Search_Documenti_Elenco.htm?txtTipoDocumento=Disciplinare%20in%20esame%20UE&txtDocArgomento=Prodotti%20di%20Qualit%E0>Prodotti%20Dop,%20Igp%20e%20Stg

or:

by going directly to the home page of the Ministry (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ (on the left of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE (Reg CE 510/2006)’.

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

2009/C 130/09

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

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘PISTACCHIO VERDE DI BRONTE’

EC No: IT-PDO-0005-0305-07.08.2003

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

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

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministero delle politiche agricole e forestali |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via XX Settembre n. 20 |
| 00187 Roma |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Ministero delle politiche agricole e forestali

Address:

Via XX Settembre n. 20

00187 Roma

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 0646655104

Fax:

+39 0646655306

E-mail:

saco7@politicheagricole.gov.it

2.   Group:

| Name: | Associazione Produttori Frutta Secca Sicilia Orientale «Le Sciare» |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Via Matrice, 15 |
| 95034 Bronte (CT) |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Associazione Produttori Frutta Secca Sicilia Orientale «Le Sciare»

Address:

Via Matrice, 15

95034 Bronte (CT)

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 095691373

Fax:

—

E-mail:

—

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) Other ( )

3.   Type of product:

| Class 1.6.: | Fresh or processed fruit, vegetables and cereals |
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Class 1.6.:

Fresh or processed fruit, vegetables and cereals

4.   Specification:

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

4.1.   Name:

‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’

4.2.   Description:

The ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ PDO is reserved for the fruit, in shell, shelled or peeled, of plants of the botanical species Pistacia vera, cultivar Napoletana, also known as Bianca or Nostrale, grafted on to Pistacia terebinthus. Up to 5 % of plants of varieties and/or of rootstock other than P. terebinthus are allowed. That percentage refers to all the plants present in the grove. In any case, products from plants of other varieties not belonging to the Napoletana cultivar will not be certified.

When released for consumption, ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ PDO, in addition to meeting the common quality standards, must have the following physical and organoleptic qualities: colour of the cotyledons: intense green; ratio of chlorophyll a to chlorophyll b: between 1,3 and 1,5; strong, aromatic taste, with no hint of mould or foreign tastes; moisture content: between 4 % and 6 %; ratio of length to breadth of the kernel: between 1,5 and 1,9; the nut contains a high level of monounsaturated fats (predominantly oleic acid (72 %), followed by linoleic acid (15 %) and palmitic acid (10 %)).

4.3.   Geographical area:

‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ is grown in the municipalities of Bronte, Adrano and Biancavilla in the Province of Catania at between 400 m and 900 m above sea level.

4.4.   Proof of origin:

Each stage in the production process is monitored, with all inputs and outputs being documented. Product traceability is guaranteed in this way, as well as by entering the cadastral parcels on which cultivation takes place (along with growers and packers) on lists managed by the inspection body and by declaring volumes produced to the inspection body. When growers register on the list, they are given a code that unambiguously identifies them and their pistachio groves. All legal and natural persons recorded in the registers are subject to checks carried out by the inspection body, as provided for in the product specification and the relevant inspection plan.

4.5.   Method of production:

Preparation of the land involves levelling the area concerned to facilitate the run-off of water, cultural operations and basal dressing. Groves can be either specialised (solely pistachio) or mixed-crop groves. Alongside the free-standing forms of plant cultivation (‘ceppaia’ (stump), ‘vaso libero’ (goblet-trained)), single-stem training systems are also allowed to facilitate harvesting and cultural operations. The groves are located on lava soil with a very thin layer of topsoil. On such a substrate, terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus) grows spontaneously and provides the main rootstock for the P. vera species. New specialised groves must use Pistacia terebinthus as their rootstock. Harvesting, depending on the production zone and weather conditions, takes place from the second 10 days of August to the first 10 days of October. Harvesting is carried out by hand. Within 24 hours of harvesting, the fruit must be husked mechanically to avoid browning and any contamination.

The in-shell product must then immediately be dried in direct sunlight or using some other drying system, maintaining the temperature of the product between 40 °C and 50 °C, until the residual moisture content of the nut is between 4 % and 6 %. The dried product must be placed in new jute, paper or polyethylene packaging, in dry and ventilated premises, avoiding contact with the floor and walls. The product can be stored for up to 24 months after harvesting. The pistachio may be shelled and/or peeled mechanically. The use of chemicals to conserve ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ PDO is strictly prohibited.

4.6.   Link:

The production area has volcanic soils and enjoys a semi-arid, subtropical Mediterranean climate, with long, dry summers, rains concentrated in the autumn and winter and significant changes in temperature between the day and night. These pedological and climatic factors, together with the use of terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus), introduced by man, give the fruit particular qualities (its intense green colour typical of the area, its elongated shape, its aromatic taste and its high monounsaturated fatty acid content) that are hard to achieve in other production areas or elsewhere in the Etna massif. This particular combination of pedological, climatic and human factors gives ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ PDO specific qualities that make this a unique product.

‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ has been widely grown in Sicily since the period of Arab domination (AD 8th and 9th centuries). When the Roman Empire collapsed under the impact of the barbarian invasions, Sicily was conquered by Arabs (Berbers from Tunisia, Muslims, Negroes from Sudan), who described Sicily as the ‘Garden of Eden’. It was the Arabs who introduced, in addition to the cultivation of lemons, oranges, sugar cane, cotton, palms, papyrus and aubergines, that of pistachio. Still today, ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ is the ingredient that gives Sicilian desserts and confectionary their specific character, particularly those of the Catania area.

4.7.   Inspection body:

| Name: | Corfilcarni-GCC |
| --- | --- |
| Address: | Polo universitario dell’Annunziata |
| 98168 Messina |
| ITALIA |

Name:

Corfilcarni-GCC

Address:

Polo universitario dell’Annunziata

98168 Messina

ITALIA

Tel.

+39 090353659

Fax

+39 0903500098

E-mail:

stefano.simonella@corfilcarni.it

4.8.   Labelling:

The product is put up for sale in various forms of new packaging, in accordance with the legislation in force, within two years of harvesting.

‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ may be released for consumption only in packaging carrying the logo of the protected destination of origin. Packaging must also bear, in clear, indelible characters, easily distinguishable from all other writing on the label, the words ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’.

The packer's name, company name and address must also appear on the packaging, as well as the names of the holdings from which the fruit has come, if available, the original gross weight and the year of production. Indication of the product's week of harvest is optional. The logo of the PDO comprises the words ‘Denominazione d’Origine Protetta D.O.P.’, with an image of Mount Etna below, and a pistachio nut with the words ‘Pistacchio Verde di Bronte’ below.

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