# Official Journal C 238/2007

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5010 October 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 238

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5010 October 2007

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 238/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2007/C 238/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4905 — WL Ross/C&A Automotive Interior Businesses II) (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2007/C 238/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4793 — Lafarge/Etex/Gyplac JV) (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2007/C 238/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4750 — Luvata/Eco) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2007/C 238/05 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4821 — CVC/Taminco) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2007/C 238/06 | Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.4747 — IBM/Telelogic) (
  1
  ) | 7 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 238/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

1

2007/C 238/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4905 — WL Ross/C&A Automotive Interior Businesses II) (
  1
  )

1

5

2007/C 238/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4793 — Lafarge/Etex/Gyplac JV) (
  1
  )

1

5

2007/C 238/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4750 — Luvata/Eco) (
  1
  )

1

6

2007/C 238/05

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.4821 — CVC/Taminco) (
  1
  )

1

6

2007/C 238/06

Initiation of proceedings (Case COMP/M.4747 — IBM/Telelogic) (
  1
  )

1

7

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 238/07 | Euro exchange rates | 8 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2007/C 238/07

Euro exchange rates

8

| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 238/08 | Call for proposals — Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy — Implementation of specific measures under budget heading 05 08 06 for 2008 | 9 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 238/09 | Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 20 |
| 2007/C 238/10 | Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures | 21 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2007/C 238/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4935 — Petronas/Selenia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 22 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

2007/C 238/08

Call for proposals — Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy — Implementation of specific measures under budget heading 05 08 06 for 2008

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

2007/C 238/09

Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

20

2007/C 238/10

Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

21

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2007/C 238/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4935 — Petronas/Selenia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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1

22

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/1 |
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10.10.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 13.6.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | NN 132/2000 (ex N 813/A/99) and NN 73/03 |
| Member State | Belgium |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Régime d'exemption des cotisations sociales des marins employés dans les secteurs du transport et du dragage maritime |
| Legal basis | — |
| Type of measure | Operating aid |
| Objective | Maintaining and improving maritime know-how and protecting and promoting employment for European seafarers |
| Form of aid | Direct exemption |
| Budget | EUR 3,9 million per annum |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 10 years (2003-2012) |
| Economic sectors | Maritime transport and marine dredging |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministère des Affaires Sociales, Eurostation II |
| Victor Hortaplein 40/20 |
| B-1060 Bruxelles |

Date of adoption of the decision

13.6.2007

Reference number of the aid

NN 132/2000 (ex N 813/A/99) and NN 73/03

Member State

Belgium

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Régime d'exemption des cotisations sociales des marins employés dans les secteurs du transport et du dragage maritime

Legal basis

—

Type of measure

Operating aid

Objective

Maintaining and improving maritime know-how and protecting and promoting employment for European seafarers

Form of aid

Direct exemption

Budget

EUR 3,9 million per annum

Intensity

—

Duration

10 years (2003-2012)

Economic sectors

Maritime transport and marine dredging

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministère des Affaires Sociales, Eurostation II

Victor Hortaplein 40/20

B-1060 Bruxelles

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 10.7.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 510/05 |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Zwolnienie z opodatkowania infrastruktury portowej |
| Legal basis | Decyzje organów lokalnych dotyczące zwolnień z podatku od nieruchomości |
| Type of measure | Tax exemtion |
| Objective | General infrastructure |
| Form of aid | Measure not constituting aid |
| Budget | Not known in advance |
| Intensity | Measure not constituting aid |
| Duration | Unlimited |
| Economic sectors | Port infrastructure |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Organy lokalne w Polsce |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.7.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 510/05

Member State

Poland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Zwolnienie z opodatkowania infrastruktury portowej

Legal basis

Decyzje organów lokalnych dotyczące zwolnień z podatku od nieruchomości

Type of measure

Tax exemtion

Objective

General infrastructure

Form of aid

Measure not constituting aid

Budget

Not known in advance

Intensity

Measure not constituting aid

Duration

Unlimited

Economic sectors

Port infrastructure

Name and address of the granting authority

Organy lokalne w Polsce

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 10.7.2007 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of the aid | N 352/06 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Ayudas a la industria del carbón — Artículo 7 del Reglamento (CE) no 1407/2002 |
| Legal basis | Orden por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de las ayudas por costes laborales mediante bajas incentivadas y de las ayudas destinadas a compensar los costes derivados del cierre de unidades de producción de empresas mineras de carbón, para los ejercicios 2006-2010
  Real Decreto por el que se establece el régimen de ayudas por costes laborales mediante prejubilaciones, destinadas a cubrir cargas excepcionales vinculadas a planes de racionalización y reestructuración de la actividad de las empresas mineras del carbón |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Aid to cover exceptional costs |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | EUR 2 921 002 000 |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 2006-2012 |
| Economic sectors | Coal sector |
| Name and address of the granting authority | El Instituto para la Reestructuración de la Minería del Carbón y Desarrollo Alternativo de las Comarcas Mineras
  Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Estatales (S.E.P.I.) |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.7.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 352/06

Member State

Spain

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Ayudas a la industria del carbón — Artículo 7 del Reglamento (CE) no 1407/2002

Legal basis

Orden por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de las ayudas por costes laborales mediante bajas incentivadas y de las ayudas destinadas a compensar los costes derivados del cierre de unidades de producción de empresas mineras de carbón, para los ejercicios 2006-2010

Real Decreto por el que se establece el régimen de ayudas por costes laborales mediante prejubilaciones, destinadas a cubrir cargas excepcionales vinculadas a planes de racionalización y reestructuración de la actividad de las empresas mineras del carbón

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Aid to cover exceptional costs

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

EUR 2 921 002 000

Intensity

—

Duration

2006-2012

Economic sectors

Coal sector

Name and address of the granting authority

El Instituto para la Reestructuración de la Minería del Carbón y Desarrollo Alternativo de las Comarcas Mineras

Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Estatales (S.E.P.I.)

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 30.7.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 95/07 |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Verlängerung der Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Investitionen zum Erwerb, Erhalt, Bau und Ausbau von Eisenbahninfrastrukturen im Land Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Legal basis | Förderrichtlinie des Landes, Par. 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung, Haushaltsgesetz des Landes |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | To promote a modal shift from road transport to rail transport |
| Form of aid | Grants |
| Budget | EUR 4 million |
| Intensity | 50 % of the eligible costs |
| Duration | 2007-2011 |
| Economic sectors | Transport |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Landesverwaltungsamt Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Halle, Deutschland |

Date of adoption of the decision

30.7.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 95/07

Member State

Germany

Region

Sachsen-Anhalt

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Verlängerung der Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Investitionen zum Erwerb, Erhalt, Bau und Ausbau von Eisenbahninfrastrukturen im Land Sachsen-Anhalt

Legal basis

Förderrichtlinie des Landes, Par. 44 Landeshaushaltsordnung, Haushaltsgesetz des Landes

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

To promote a modal shift from road transport to rail transport

Form of aid

Grants

Budget

EUR 4 million

Intensity

50 % of the eligible costs

Duration

2007-2011

Economic sectors

Transport

Name and address of the granting authority

Landesverwaltungsamt Sachsen-Anhalt

Halle, Deutschland

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

| Date of adoption of the decision | 23.8.2007 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 287/07 |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Business Expansion Scheme (BES), incorporating the Seed Capital Scheme (SCS) |
| Legal basis | The Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Sections 488-508), as amended by the Finance Act 2007 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Risk capital |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 45 million; Overall budget: EUR 315 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration | 1.8.2007-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | The Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

23.8.2007

Reference number of the aid

N 287/07

Member State

Ireland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Business Expansion Scheme (BES), incorporating the Seed Capital Scheme (SCS)

Legal basis

The Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (Sections 488-508), as amended by the Finance Act 2007

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Risk capital

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 45 million; Overall budget: EUR 315 million

Intensity

—

Duration

1.8.2007-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

The Revenue Commissioners, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/

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| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/5

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4905 — WL Ross/C&A Automotive Interior Businesses II)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/02)

On 26 September 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4905. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4905. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/5 |
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10.10.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/5

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4793 — Lafarge/Etex/Gyplac JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/03)

On 3 September 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4793. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4793. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/6 |
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10.10.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/6

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4750 — Luvata/Eco)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/04)

On 3 August 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4750. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4750. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/6 |
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10.10.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/6

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.4821 — CVC/Taminco)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/05)

On 24 August 2007, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4821. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32007M4821. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu).

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| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/7 |
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10.10.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/7

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Initiation of proceedings

(Case COMP/M.4747 — IBM/Telelogic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/06)

On 3 October 2007, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4747 — IBM/Telelogic, to the following address:

| Commission of the European Communities |
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| Competition DG |
| Merger Registry |
| Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70 |
| B-1000 Brussels |

Commission of the European Communities

Competition DG

Merger Registry

Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70

B-1000 Brussels

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/8 |
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10.10.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/8

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Euro exchange rates (1)

9 October 2007

(2007/C 238/07)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,4037 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 164,54 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4521 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,69185 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,163 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6669 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 85,17 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,7055 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5842 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,483 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 250,18 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7049 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,7508 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,3538 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 33,577 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,6679 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,569 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3869 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,892 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8466 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0687 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 289,37 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,6537 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,5516 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3395 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 738,58 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7677 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 62,184 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,174 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,104 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,4037

JPY

Japanese yen

164,54

DKK

Danish krone

7,4521

GBP

Pound sterling

0,69185

SEK

Swedish krona

9,163

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6669

ISK

Iceland króna

85,17

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,7055

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5842

CZK

Czech koruna

27,483

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

250,18

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7049

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,7508

RON

Romanian leu

3,3538

SKK

Slovak koruna

33,577

TRY

Turkish lira

1,6679

AUD

Australian dollar

1,569

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3869

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,892

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8466

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0687

KRW

South Korean won

1 289,37

ZAR

South African rand

9,6537

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,5516

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3395

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 738,58

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7677

PHP

Philippine peso

62,184

RUB

Russian rouble

35,174

THB

Thai baht

44,104

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Commission

| 10.10.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/9 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/9

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

‘Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy’

Implementation of specific measures under budget heading 05 08 06 for 2008

(2007/C 238/08)

1.   INTRODUCTION

This call for proposals is based on Council Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 of 17 April 2000 on information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (1) which defines the type and content of the measures the Community may finance. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002 (2), modified by Regulation (EC) No 1820/2004 (3), lays down detailed rules for the application of Regulation (EC) No 814/2000.

It specifies the priority topics and measures and the deadlines for submitting applications and commencing the measures concerned.

This is a call for proposals for funding specific information measures only as described under Article 2(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) 814/2000 from appropriations in the 2008 budget. As specified in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002, applicants for these measures shall be legal persons legally constituted in a Member State for at least two years.

2.   PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2008

2.1.   Priorities

Under this call for proposals the Commission wishes to give priority to:

| — | communicating the reformed common agricultural policy (CAP) and its emphasis on decoupling, cross compliance and rural development as a contribution to employment, competitiveness, growth and stability in EU-27 to the general public, |
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communicating the reformed common agricultural policy (CAP) and its emphasis on decoupling, cross compliance and rural development as a contribution to employment, competitiveness, growth and stability in EU-27 to the general public,

| — | discussing with agricultural stakeholders and the general public in rural areas the opportunities and benefits the two pillars of the CAP offer for the agricultural sector and for the balanced development of rural regions, |
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discussing with agricultural stakeholders and the general public in rural areas the opportunities and benefits the two pillars of the CAP offer for the agricultural sector and for the balanced development of rural regions,

| — | communicating the reformed CAP as an essential contribution to reaching the Community's objectives in international trade negotiations to the general public, |
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communicating the reformed CAP as an essential contribution to reaching the Community's objectives in international trade negotiations to the general public,

| — | raising the general public's awareness on the CAP (including its rural development dimension) in Member States where according to the latest Eurobarometer survey (4) the general public's awareness of the CAP is significantly below average (under 30 %). These Member States are: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Hungary, Latvia, Malta and Romania, |
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raising the general public's awareness on the CAP (including its rural development dimension) in Member States where according to the latest Eurobarometer survey (4) the general public's awareness of the CAP is significantly below average (under 30 %). These Member States are: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Hungary, Latvia, Malta and Romania,

| — | communicating the multifunctional role of EU farmers and its benefits to civil society in general to agricultural stakeholders and to the general public, |
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communicating the multifunctional role of EU farmers and its benefits to civil society in general to agricultural stakeholders and to the general public,

| — | discussing the possible medium and long term developments of the CAP with agricultural stakeholders and the general public. |
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discussing the possible medium and long term developments of the CAP with agricultural stakeholders and the general public.

2.2.   Messages to be communicated

The Commission wishes to receive applications for information measures focusing on the following subjects:

| — | the reformed CAP contributes to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector, reinforces its market orientation and thereby strengthens its competitiveness, |
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the reformed CAP contributes to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector, reinforces its market orientation and thereby strengthens its competitiveness,

| — | the CAP seeks to promote a responsible and sustainable agriculture that meets citizens and societal expectations beyond the strict boundaries of agriculture. The CAP recognises and promotes farmers' role as producers of quality food but also as purveyors of public goods which cannot be provided solely by the market: the preservation of a lively economic and social fabric in rural areas, environmental protection and preserved landscapes, |
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the CAP seeks to promote a responsible and sustainable agriculture that meets citizens and societal expectations beyond the strict boundaries of agriculture. The CAP recognises and promotes farmers' role as producers of quality food but also as purveyors of public goods which cannot be provided solely by the market: the preservation of a lively economic and social fabric in rural areas, environmental protection and preserved landscapes,

| — | the CAP fosters a rural development policy that supports growth and job creation in rural areas — both within and beyond the agricultural sector in a way that reinforces the economic, social and environmental fabric of our rural areas, |
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the CAP fosters a rural development policy that supports growth and job creation in rural areas — both within and beyond the agricultural sector in a way that reinforces the economic, social and environmental fabric of our rural areas,

| — | the CAP supports a competitive and innovative agriculture that is responsive to the demands of international markets. At the same time, the emergence of a level-playing field at international level is also favourable to economic and social progress in developing countries, |
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the CAP supports a competitive and innovative agriculture that is responsive to the demands of international markets. At the same time, the emergence of a level-playing field at international level is also favourable to economic and social progress in developing countries,

| — | the role of agriculture as regards climate change and the contribution of biomass in fulfilling the energy roadmap of the Commission. These actions contribute to the sustainable development of biomass energy from wood, waste and agricultural crops in heating, electricity and transport, and offer new opportunities to farmers and forest holders, |
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the role of agriculture as regards climate change and the contribution of biomass in fulfilling the energy roadmap of the Commission. These actions contribute to the sustainable development of biomass energy from wood, waste and agricultural crops in heating, electricity and transport, and offer new opportunities to farmers and forest holders,

| — | the reform of the Common Market Organisation for the fruit and vegetable sector encourages the adherence to and effectiveness of producer organisations and aims to encourage increased consumption of fruit & vegetables, in particular among children, |
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the reform of the Common Market Organisation for the fruit and vegetable sector encourages the adherence to and effectiveness of producer organisations and aims to encourage increased consumption of fruit & vegetables, in particular among children,

| — | the forthcoming reform of the Common Market Organisation for wine is designed on the basis of the overall objectives of the reformed CAP. This reform is aiming to ensure a long-term sustainable future for the wine sector. |
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the forthcoming reform of the Common Market Organisation for wine is designed on the basis of the overall objectives of the reformed CAP. This reform is aiming to ensure a long-term sustainable future for the wine sector.

It will be for applicants to demonstrate which channel or channels of communication they believe are most appropriate in this field for particular issues and particular target audiences, and why. They are also asked to submit a Media Plan for their proposed projects, which should include details of project implementation, message delivery and measurement of effectiveness. In preparing applications, applicants are requested to pay particular attention to the Media Plan.

2.3.   Types of measures

Under this call for proposals the Commission wishes to receive applications for the following types of measures:

| — | complete information campaigns comprising several types of communication activities (for example, actions combining presence at fairs with conferences and audiovisual productions), |
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complete information campaigns comprising several types of communication activities (for example, actions combining presence at fairs with conferences and audiovisual productions),

| — | mobile seminars running across the countryside, |
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mobile seminars running across the countryside,

| — | TV and radio programmes (such as documentaries, talk shows, etc.), |
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TV and radio programmes (such as documentaries, talk shows, etc.),

| — | actions targeting schools and universities, |
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actions targeting schools and universities,

| — | conferences and seminars, especially in rural areas, |
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conferences and seminars, especially in rural areas,

| — | exchange information visits, especially between old and new Member States, |
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exchange information visits, especially between old and new Member States,

| — | workshops in rural areas targeted at information multipliers for farmers and potential beneficiaries of rural development measures, |
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workshops in rural areas targeted at information multipliers for farmers and potential beneficiaries of rural development measures,

| — | information stands at agricultural fairs that would foresee the presence of Commission officials and would distribute information material provided by the Commission and the national authorities, |
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information stands at agricultural fairs that would foresee the presence of Commission officials and would distribute information material provided by the Commission and the national authorities,

| — | other types of measures, such as publications and web portals will only be considered if they are executed in one of the languages of the 12 new Member States. |
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other types of measures, such as publications and web portals will only be considered if they are executed in one of the languages of the 12 new Member States.

The Commission will be looking for projects with high added value, in particular where different information activities are combined to create synergy. For example, a conference might be attended by delegates, televised at a later date and the issues raised published and disseminated, reported in local or regional press and posted on the Internet.

2.4.   Target audiences

The target audiences for projects under this call for proposals are:

| — | the general public in the EU-27, |
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the general public in the EU-27,

| — | the general public in rural areas, |
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the general public in rural areas,

| — | agricultural stakeholders, farmers and other potential beneficiaries of rural development measures. |
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agricultural stakeholders, farmers and other potential beneficiaries of rural development measures.

Applicants should demonstrate how they are planning to reach the target audiences and whether their project proposal will target audiences in more than one country, and if so, which countries and by what means. The Commission will give priority to measures addressing the general public.

3.   DEFINITIONS

Only applications for specific information measures as described under Article 2(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 will be admitted under this call for proposals.

A specific information measure is a self-contained and coherent information event organised on the basis of a single budget. The activities included in such an event can range from a simple conference to a comprehensive information campaign covering several types of information activities (such as conferences, audiovisual productions and mobile workshops) carried out in various regions or even Member States. In the case of such campaigns, the different activities foreseen shall be interconnected, clear in their conceptual approach and the results to be achieved and the work schedule shall be appropriate with regard to the project goals and realistic. Measures shall be carried out in EU-27 and respect the time limits explained in point 4 below.

4.   DURATION AND BUDGET

This call for proposals concerns specific information measures to be implemented (including preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation) between 1 June 2008 and 31 May 2009.

The total foreseen budget available for the measures to be carried out under this call for proposals is EUR 2 800 000. This amount will be distributed among the measures considered of highest quality, as described in Annex III, point 2. The Commission reserves the right to diminish this total available amount, as well as to award only part of it. The amount of grant requested from the Commission shall be between EUR 12 500 and EUR 100 000 per specific measure.

Eligible costs are defined in Annnex IV. The contribution from the Commission to the selected measures is limited to 50 % of the total eligible costs excluding the staff costs. In addition to this amount, a flat rate amount for the staff costs will be paid. For measures of exceptional interest, this may rise up to 75 %. A measure will be recognised as being of exceptional interest as referred to in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002 if:

| 1. | it is carried out in one of the Member States listed in point 2.1 and addresses the general public; |
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it is carried out in one of the Member States listed in point 2.1 and addresses the general public;

| 2. | it is of high technical quality and cost-efficiency; |
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it is of high technical quality and cost-efficiency;

| 3. | its dissemination plan is such as to guarantee the dissemination of the information to the largest possible audience. |
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its dissemination plan is such as to guarantee the dissemination of the information to the largest possible audience.

A measure will be proposed for a grant at a rate higher than 50 % if it is awarded at least 75 out of 100 points for award criteria (1) to (4) as set out in Annex III, point 2 by the evaluation committee.

No prefinancing will be allowed for the measures that have been awarded a grant under this call for proposals. Selecting an application does not commit the Commission to granting the full amount requested by the applicant. In no circumstances will the grant exceed the amount requested.

5.   GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS

5.1.   How to prepare an application

Each applicant may apply for only one specific measure per budget year.

Applications shall be drawn up by using the appropriate forms available at the following internet address:

http://ec.europa.eu/comm/agriculture/grants/capinfo/index_en.htm

Applicants may write their application in any of the official languages of the Community. Nevertheless, in order to facilitate a timely treatment of their application, applicants are encouraged to submit their application in English or French. If this is not possible, applicants should at least include a description of the specific measure in English or French.

The application shall contain the following documents:

| — | the application letter mentioning the title of the proposed information measure and the amount of grant requested, signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation, |
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the application letter mentioning the title of the proposed information measure and the amount of grant requested, signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation,

| — | forms No 1 (information on the applicant), No 2 (information on the partners — if applicable), No 3 (information on suppliers/subcontractors — if applicable) and No 4 (detailed description of the specific measure) of the application, |
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forms No 1 (information on the applicant), No 2 (information on the partners — if applicable), No 3 (information on suppliers/subcontractors — if applicable) and No 4 (detailed description of the specific measure) of the application,

| — | the detailed expenditure and income table of the budget of the proposed measure dully filled in and signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation, |
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the detailed expenditure and income table of the budget of the proposed measure dully filled in and signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation,

| — | (if applicable) a description of the measure in English or French, if the application is filled in in a language other than English or French, |
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(if applicable) a description of the measure in English or French, if the application is filled in in a language other than English or French,

| — | all additional documents mentioned in Annex I (documents A to I). |
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all additional documents mentioned in Annex I (documents A to I).

5.2.   When and to whom to send your application

Applicants shall send by 30 November 2007 one paper copy of their full application by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt (the postmark on the envelope being taken as proof of the date of sending) to the following address:

| European Commission |
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| Unit AGRI. K.1 |
| Call for proposals 2007/C 238/08 |
| For attention Mr H.-E. Barth |
| L130 4/148A |
| B-1049 Brussels |

European Commission

Unit AGRI. K.1

Call for proposals 2007/C 238/08

For attention Mr H.-E. Barth

L130 4/148A

B-1049 Brussels

Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope itself enclosed within a second sealed envelope. The inner envelope must bear, in addition to the name of the department to which it is addressed, as indicated in the call for proposals, the words ‘Call for Proposals — Not to be opened by the mail service’. If self-adhesive envelopes are used, they must be sealed with adhesive tape and the sender must sign across that tape.

At the same time and no later than 24.00 h (Brussels time) on 30 November 2007, applicants will also send an electronic copy of their application, containing only the electronic version of the application letter, the forms 1-4 and the budget, identical to the ones sent by post, to the following e-mail address:

AGRI-GRANTS-APPLICATIONS-ONLY@ec.europa.eu

It is the applicants' responsibility to send their application complete and by the deadline. Applications sent after the deadline will be rejected as non-admissible.

6.   PROCEDURE AND TIMETABLE

6.1.   Receipt and registration of applications

The Commission will register your application and send you a confirmation of receipt by email with the number attributed to your application within 15 working days from the submission deadline.

6.2.   Examination of admissibility and eligibility of applications and examination of the budgets of the applications

An ad hoc evaluation committee will proceed with the examination of admissibility and eligibility of applications. Applications that do not fulfil the criteria set out in Annex II will be rejected.

The committee will subsequently examine the exactness and completeness of the budgets of the eligible applications on the basis of the following criteria:

The budget of the proposed measures shall:

| — | contain both expenditure and income parts, |
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contain both expenditure and income parts,

| — | be signed in both expenditure and income parts, |
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be signed in both expenditure and income parts,

| — | have income and expenditure in balance. The expenditure side of the budget will show clearly the costs which are eligible for financing as indicated in Annex IV, |
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have income and expenditure in balance. The expenditure side of the budget will show clearly the costs which are eligible for financing as indicated in Annex IV,

| — | indicate the detailed calculations and specifications used in drawing it up, |
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indicate the detailed calculations and specifications used in drawing it up,

| — | be presented without VAT if the applicant is subject to VAT and entitled to deduct it, |
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be presented without VAT if the applicant is subject to VAT and entitled to deduct it,

| — | respect the scales drawn up by the Commission (available at the internet address mentioned in point 5.1) and contain all necessary information in case of subcontracting, |
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respect the scales drawn up by the Commission (available at the internet address mentioned in point 5.1) and contain all necessary information in case of subcontracting,

| — | include on the income part the direct contribution from the applicant, the requested Commission funding, and (if applicable) details of any contributions from other providers of funds, as well as all revenue generated by the project, including, where appropriate, the fees required of participants. |
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include on the income part the direct contribution from the applicant, the requested Commission funding, and (if applicable) details of any contributions from other providers of funds, as well as all revenue generated by the project, including, where appropriate, the fees required of participants.

All admissible and eligible applications will be admitted to the next phase of evaluation.

6.3.   Examination of technical and financial capacity of the applicants

During this phase the evaluation committee will examine the technical and financial capacity of the eligible applicants on the basis of the information provided in the application according to the criteria described in Annex III(1). If in doubt, the committee might ask for additional information from the applicants.

All applications that have passed this phase will be admitted to the next phase (evaluation in the light of award criteria).

6.4.   Evaluation of applications in the light of the award criteria

During this phase, the committee will evaluate applications in the light of the award criteria explained in Annex III(2). Only applications having received at least 60 out of 100 available points (and at least 50 % of the points available for each criterion) during this phase will be proposed for a grant by the evaluation committee. Having received 60 out of 100 available points does not guarantee, however, that a measure will be awarded a grant. The Commission might raise the minimum acceptable rating in view of the number of successful applications and the budgetary resources available.

Applications having received less than 60 out of 100 available points or less than 50 % of the points available for each criterion will be rejected and the applicant will receive a written information giving the reasons for the rejection. If the grant requested is awarded, the beneficiary will receive a grant agreement, denominated in euros, specifying the conditions and level of financing, which may be inferior to the amount requested in the application.

The expected date for the end of the evaluation procedure is the 31 May 2008. The Commission services are not authorised to inform applicants on the status of the evaluation of their application before the award decision. For this reason, applicants are requested not to telephone or write to the Commission concerning the result of their application before the expected date mentioned above.

7.   PUBLICITY

The beneficiaries will be under a contractual obligation to ensure, by all appropriate means and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the grant agreement, that the funding awarded to the information measure by the Commission is publicised during the life of the measure and acknowledged in any publications and permanent or ongoing publicity material subsequent to this and that the sole responsibility on the content of the measure lies with the author of the communication or publication, and that the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Evidence of this publicity shall be included in the final technical implementation reports.

If the beneficiary organisation does not comply with the aforementioned obligation, the Commission reserves the right to reduce the grant amount allocated to the concerned measure or refuse complelety the payment of the grant to the beneficiary.

8.   PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

The European Commission ensures that any personal data contained in the application are processed as required by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (5). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 7.

(2)  OJ L 337, 13.12.2002, p. 21.

(3)  OJ L 320, 21.10.2004, p. 14.

(4)  Special Eurobarometer No 276: Europeans, Agriculture and the Common Agricultural Policy, p. 14.

(5)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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ANNEX I

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

In order to be complete, applications shall include (in addition to the application form and the budget available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals) all the following additional documents. Applicants shall ensure that the documents are annexed in the order presented below.

| Document | Description | Comments |
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| Document A | Legal entity identification sheet (and all related supporting documents) | For all applicants. Model available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals |
| Document B | Financial identification sheet | For all applicants. Model available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals |
| Document C | Articles of association (statutes) | For all applicants that are not public bodies |
| Document D | Recent excerpt of the applicant's enrolment in the professional register provided for under the legislation of the Member State of establishment, or any other official document (such as official journal or register of companies) which shows clearly the applicant's name and address and the date of registration | For all applicants |
| Document E | Copy of the VAT registration document | For all applicants. If VAT is not recoverable the applicant shall annex a certificate from the VAT authority confirming this |
| Document F | Balance sheets and profit and loss accounts of the last two financial years for which the accounts have been closed, or any other document (such as bank certificate) proving the applicant's financial situation and their capacity to maintain their activity throughout the period in which the measure is being carried out | Not necessary for public bodies |
| Document G | Curriculum vitae of the staff that will carry out the preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the proposed measure | For all applicants and partners |
| Document H | Proof of the financial contributions from other providers of funds (including partners) to the measure proposed (which shall consist at least of an official attestation of financing from each of the expected providers mentioning the title of the measure and the amount to be contributed) | If applicable |
| Document I | Where the applicant intends to use suppliers/subcontractors and where the amount of all services to be rendered by one supplier/subcontractor exceeds EUR 10 000, the applicant will have to present at least three tenders, asked from 3 different companies and annex the tender chosen. Applicants will have to show that the supplier/subcontractor selected represents the best value for money and shall justify that choice where the tender selected is not the cheapest and fill in form No 3 of the application (information on suppliers/subcontractors) | If not already available at the time of application, this information shall be provided at the moment of submission of the final technical and financial implementation reports after the end of the measure. Failure to do so shall render the costs concerned ineligible. If a subcontractor has not been chosen at the time of the application, form No 3 shall however be filled in and at least describe the services to be subcontracted and the amount concerned |

Document

Description

Comments

Document A

Legal entity identification sheet (and all related supporting documents)

For all applicants. Model available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals

Document B

Financial identification sheet

For all applicants. Model available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals

Document C

Articles of association (statutes)

For all applicants that are not public bodies

Document D

Recent excerpt of the applicant's enrolment in the professional register provided for under the legislation of the Member State of establishment, or any other official document (such as official journal or register of companies) which shows clearly the applicant's name and address and the date of registration

For all applicants

Document E

Copy of the VAT registration document

For all applicants. If VAT is not recoverable the applicant shall annex a certificate from the VAT authority confirming this

Document F

Balance sheets and profit and loss accounts of the last two financial years for which the accounts have been closed, or any other document (such as bank certificate) proving the applicant's financial situation and their capacity to maintain their activity throughout the period in which the measure is being carried out

Not necessary for public bodies

Document G

Curriculum vitae of the staff that will carry out the preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the proposed measure

For all applicants and partners

Document H

Proof of the financial contributions from other providers of funds (including partners) to the measure proposed (which shall consist at least of an official attestation of financing from each of the expected providers mentioning the title of the measure and the amount to be contributed)

If applicable

Document I

Where the applicant intends to use suppliers/subcontractors and where the amount of all services to be rendered by one supplier/subcontractor exceeds EUR 10 000, the applicant will have to present at least three tenders, asked from 3 different companies and annex the tender chosen. Applicants will have to show that the supplier/subcontractor selected represents the best value for money and shall justify that choice where the tender selected is not the cheapest and fill in form No 3 of the application (information on suppliers/subcontractors)

If not already available at the time of application, this information shall be provided at the moment of submission of the final technical and financial implementation reports after the end of the measure. Failure to do so shall render the costs concerned ineligible. If a subcontractor has not been chosen at the time of the application, form No 3 shall however be filled in and at least describe the services to be subcontracted and the amount concerned

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ANNEX II

ADMISSIBILITY, ELIGIBILITY AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA

1.   ADMISSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(a)   Eligibility criteria concerning the applicant:

| — | The applicant shall be a legal person legally constituted in a Member State for at least two years. This shall be clearly shown in the application and the supporting documents. Applicants that have not been legally constituted in a Member State for at least two years, or fail to prove it, will be disqualified. |
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The applicant shall be a legal person legally constituted in a Member State for at least two years. This shall be clearly shown in the application and the supporting documents. Applicants that have not been legally constituted in a Member State for at least two years, or fail to prove it, will be disqualified.

(b)   Admissibility criteria concerning the application:

Applications under this call for proposals shall fulfil all the following criteria:

| — | they shall be submitted on 30 November 2007 by the latest (the postmark on the envelope being taken as proof of the date of sending), |
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they shall be submitted on 30 November 2007 by the latest (the postmark on the envelope being taken as proof of the date of sending),

| — | they shall be drawn up using the original forms available for download from the Internet address mentioned in point 5.1 for the application and budget, |
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they shall be drawn up using the original forms available for download from the Internet address mentioned in point 5.1 for the application and budget,

| — | they shall be written in one of the official languages of the Community, |
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they shall be written in one of the official languages of the Community,

| — | the letter of the application shall mention the title of the measure and the amount of grant requested and shall be signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation, |
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the letter of the application shall mention the title of the measure and the amount of grant requested and shall be signed by the legally authorised representative within the applicant organisation,

| — | applicants are allowed to submit only one application per budget year. |
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applicants are allowed to submit only one application per budget year.

All applications that do not fulfil one ore more of the above criteria will be automatically rejected as non-admissible.

(c)   Eligibility criteria concerning the application:

| — | It shall contain all documents listed in Annex I of this call for proposals. |
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It shall contain all documents listed in Annex I of this call for proposals.

| — | The amount of grant requested from the Commission (including the flat rate amount for the staff costs) shall be between EUR 12 500 and EUR 100 000. |
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The amount of grant requested from the Commission (including the flat rate amount for the staff costs) shall be between EUR 12 500 and EUR 100 000.

| — | The dates of the proposed information measure shall be between 1 June 2008 and 31 May 2009. |
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The dates of the proposed information measure shall be between 1 June 2008 and 31 May 2009.

| — | The following are not eligible:






  — | measures required by law, |
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The following are not eligible:

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measures required by law,

| — | measures receiving Community financing from another budget line, |
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measures receiving Community financing from another budget line,

| — | profit-making measures, |
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profit-making measures,

| — | general assemblies or statutory meetings. |
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general assemblies or statutory meetings.

All applications not fulfilling the above criteria will be rejected as non-eligible.

2.   EXCLUSION CRITERIA

The Commission will exclude all applicants that find themselves in one of the situations described in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2208/2002 and Articles 93(1), 94 and 96(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (Financial Regulation of 25 June 2002 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities). Applicants will have to declare on honour that they are not in one of the above situations (see the application letter available from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals). The Commission may, depending on the analysis of management risks, request additional evidence. Applicants who are found guilty of false declarations may be subject to administrative and financial penalties.

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ANNEX III

SELECTION AND AWARD CRITERIA

1.   SELECTION CRITERIA

In order to demonstrate their technical capacity applicants shall demonstrate that:

| — | they have the necessary technical skills of direct relevance to the preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the type measure proposed, |
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they have the necessary technical skills of direct relevance to the preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the type measure proposed,

| — | they have at least two years experience in dealing with the subject(s) proposed. |
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they have at least two years experience in dealing with the subject(s) proposed.

In order to demonstrate their financial capacity applicants shall demonstrate that:

| — | their financial situation is sound enough to maintain their activity throughout the period during which the measure is being carried out. |
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their financial situation is sound enough to maintain their activity throughout the period during which the measure is being carried out.

The technical and financial capacity of the applicants will be judged based on the information provided by the applicants in the application. The Commission may, however, request additional information. Applicants are reminded that the Commission will grant no pre-financing to the measures awarded a grant under this call for proposals. Applicants will have to assume the total cost of the measure themselves. The Commission grant will only be paid following the approval of the final technical and financial implementation report submitted by the beneficiaries after the end of the measure.

2.   AWARD CRITERIA

Each measure will be evaluated by the ad hoc committee in the light of the following criteria:

| 1. | (maximum 25 points) The relevance and general interest of the measure are to be appraised, in particular, in the light of:






  — | the extent to which the goals and the content of the measure are in line with the objectives laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 and the priorities and objectives set out in the call for proposals (15 points), |
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(maximum 25 points) The relevance and general interest of the measure are to be appraised, in particular, in the light of:

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the extent to which the goals and the content of the measure are in line with the objectives laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 and the priorities and objectives set out in the call for proposals (15 points),

| — | the overall quality of the proposal. Project proposals should be clear in their conceptual approach and the results to be achieved. The description of the action and the messages shall be precise and the respective roles and responsibilities of the applicant and each partner should be clear. The programme of the measure shall be detailed. The work schedule should be appropriate with regard to the project goals and realistic (10 points). |
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the overall quality of the proposal. Project proposals should be clear in their conceptual approach and the results to be achieved. The description of the action and the messages shall be precise and the respective roles and responsibilities of the applicant and each partner should be clear. The programme of the measure shall be detailed. The work schedule should be appropriate with regard to the project goals and realistic (10 points).

| 2. | (maximum 25 points) The overall added value of the proposal is to be appraised, in particular, in the light of:






  — | the countries covered by the measure. Preference will be given to measures addressing audiences in more than one Member State and/or addressing the general public in the Member States mentioned in point 2.1 of this call for proposals (10 points), |
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2.

(maximum 25 points) The overall added value of the proposal is to be appraised, in particular, in the light of:

—

the countries covered by the measure. Preference will be given to measures addressing audiences in more than one Member State and/or addressing the general public in the Member States mentioned in point 2.1 of this call for proposals (10 points),

| — | the number and representativeness of the organisations — not including subcontractors — involved in drawing up, implementing and disseminating the measure (5 points), |
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the number and representativeness of the organisations — not including subcontractors — involved in drawing up, implementing and disseminating the measure (5 points),

| — | the financial quality of the proposal. Proposals should demonstrate that the measure will offer good value for the financial support requested from the Commission and that it will be cost-effective (10 points). |
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the financial quality of the proposal. Proposals should demonstrate that the measure will offer good value for the financial support requested from the Commission and that it will be cost-effective (10 points).

| 3. | (maximum 25 points) The impact of the measure and the dissemination policy chosen will be assessed, in particular, in the light of:






  — | the dimension, quality and representativeness of the target audience (including the indirect beneficiaries) in relation to the type of measure (10 points), |
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3.

(maximum 25 points) The impact of the measure and the dissemination policy chosen will be assessed, in particular, in the light of:

—

the dimension, quality and representativeness of the target audience (including the indirect beneficiaries) in relation to the type of measure (10 points),

| — | the capacity of the applicant and partners to ensure effective follow-up and disseminate the results achieved and the dissemination channels used (in particular the press, radio and television, Internet, direct distribution) and their role in the measure (15 points). |
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the capacity of the applicant and partners to ensure effective follow-up and disseminate the results achieved and the dissemination channels used (in particular the press, radio and television, Internet, direct distribution) and their role in the measure (15 points).

| 4. | (maximum 25 points) The evaluation of the measure will be appraised, in particular, in the light of:






  — | the motivation of the expected interest of the measure and the assessment of the results after the execution of the measure (15 points), |
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4.

(maximum 25 points) The evaluation of the measure will be appraised, in particular, in the light of:

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the motivation of the expected interest of the measure and the assessment of the results after the execution of the measure (15 points),

| — | the techniques used (surveys, questionnaires, statistics, etc.) to measure the impact of the messages sent (10 points). |
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the techniques used (surveys, questionnaires, statistics, etc.) to measure the impact of the messages sent (10 points).

Measures will be considered of highest quality and will be proposed for a grant by the evaluation committee if they receive at least 60 out of 100 points allocated for the criteria (1) to (4) as described above, and have at least 50 % of the points available for each criterion. The Commission may raise the minimum acceptable rating in the light of the budget resources available. Please note that the final decision of the Commission to award a grant may differ from the proposal issued by the evaluation committee.

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ANNEX IV

ELIGIBLE COSTS

| 1. | To be eligible, costs shall:






  (a) | arise directly and exclusively from the measure (preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation) and be essential for the implementation of the measure; |
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1.

To be eligible, costs shall:

(a)

arise directly and exclusively from the measure (preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation) and be essential for the implementation of the measure;

| (b) | be reasonable and justified and shall accord with the principles of sound financial management, in particular in terms of value for money and cost-effectiveness; |
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(b)

be reasonable and justified and shall accord with the principles of sound financial management, in particular in terms of value for money and cost-effectiveness;

| (c) | have actually been incurred, i.e. supported by the original supporting documents (see table in point (3) hereafter) and by the respective proofs of payment, be recorded in the beneficiary's accounts or tax documents and be identifiable and verifiable.
  Where eligible costs are directly covered by another provider of funds, this shall be specified on the revenue side of the forward budget and the final budget under ‘Other contributions’ and confirmed in writing by the provider of funds as specified in Annex I.
  Where the applicant intends to use suppliers/sub-contractors and where the amount of all services to be rendered by one supplier/subcontractor exceeds EUR 10 000, the applicant will have to present at least three tenders asked from at least 3 different companies, to annex the tender chosen and the reason of this choice. These documents have to be annexed to final technical and financial report. Failure to do this will entitle the Commission to consider those costs as non eligible; |
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(c)

have actually been incurred, i.e. supported by the original supporting documents (see table in point (3) hereafter) and by the respective proofs of payment, be recorded in the beneficiary's accounts or tax documents and be identifiable and verifiable.

Where eligible costs are directly covered by another provider of funds, this shall be specified on the revenue side of the forward budget and the final budget under ‘Other contributions’ and confirmed in writing by the provider of funds as specified in Annex I.

Where the applicant intends to use suppliers/sub-contractors and where the amount of all services to be rendered by one supplier/subcontractor exceeds EUR 10 000, the applicant will have to present at least three tenders asked from at least 3 different companies, to annex the tender chosen and the reason of this choice. These documents have to be annexed to final technical and financial report. Failure to do this will entitle the Commission to consider those costs as non eligible;

| (d) | arise during the period determined for the duration of the measure as specified in the grant agreement. It is understood that any expenditure incurred before the agreement is signed is at the risk of the applicant and will not be legally or financially binding on the Commission; |
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(d)

arise during the period determined for the duration of the measure as specified in the grant agreement. It is understood that any expenditure incurred before the agreement is signed is at the risk of the applicant and will not be legally or financially binding on the Commission;

| (e) | be provided for in the forward budget. |
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(e)

be provided for in the forward budget.

| 2. | The following are not eligible:






  — | contributions in kind, |
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2.

The following are not eligible:

—

contributions in kind,

| — | non-specified or flat-rate expenditure, except in the particular cases referred to in this call for proposals, |
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non-specified or flat-rate expenditure, except in the particular cases referred to in this call for proposals,

| — | indirect costs (rent, electricity, water, gas, insurance, taxes, etc.), |
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indirect costs (rent, electricity, water, gas, insurance, taxes, etc.),

| — | costs of office material (such as paper, stationery etc.), |
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costs of office material (such as paper, stationery etc.),

| — | invested capital costs, contingency reserves, interest on debts owed, exchange rate losses, gifts and expenditure on luxuries, |
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invested capital costs, contingency reserves, interest on debts owed, exchange rate losses, gifts and expenditure on luxuries,

| — | costs arising from the purchase of new or second-hand equipment, |
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costs arising from the purchase of new or second-hand equipment,

| — | deductible VAT, |
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deductible VAT,

| — | costs not provided for in the forward budget. |
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costs not provided for in the forward budget.

| 3. | Specific provisions relating to eligible costs and the supporting documents required:







  Category of expenditure | Eligible | Supporting document required |
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| Staff costs | 1.   Employees
  If total cost of the action (staff costs excluded) is above EUR 15 000: a flat rate of maximum EUR 10 000 will be paid, including staff costs for preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation.
  If total cost of the action (staff costs excluded) is less than, or equal to EUR 15 000: a flat rate of maximum EUR 5 000 will be paid, including staff costs for preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation | No supporting documents are required in order to obtain the flat rate. However, for analysis purposes, beneficiaries will be requested to annex a document indicating the actual staff costs incurred in relation to the measure |
| 2. | Self-employed persons |

3.

Specific provisions relating to eligible costs and the supporting documents required:

Category of expenditure

Eligible

Supporting document required

Staff costs

1.   Employees

If total cost of the action (staff costs excluded) is above EUR 15 000: a flat rate of maximum EUR 10 000 will be paid, including staff costs for preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation.

If total cost of the action (staff costs excluded) is less than, or equal to EUR 15 000: a flat rate of maximum EUR 5 000 will be paid, including staff costs for preparation, implementation, follow-up and evaluation

No supporting documents are required in order to obtain the flat rate. However, for analysis purposes, beneficiaries will be requested to annex a document indicating the actual staff costs incurred in relation to the measure

2.

Self-employed persons

Invoice indicating at least the title of the measure, the nature of the work carried out and the dates when the work was carried out

Transport costs

1.   Train

Cost of second-class travel using the shortest route (1)

Ticket

2.   Air

Booking fees and the cost of air travel in economy class, using the lowest available promotional fare (APEX, PEX, Excursion, etc.)

| — | Ticket or electronic online reservation (including price). |
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Ticket or electronic online reservation (including price).

| — | Used boarding pass. The boarding pass should state the name, the date, the place or origin and destination. |
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Used boarding pass. The boarding pass should state the name, the date, the place or origin and destination.

| — | If applicable, the travel agency invoice. |
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If applicable, the travel agency invoice.

3.   Coach, ferry and other public means of transport (2)

Intercity travel by the shortest route

Invoice indicating at least the place of departure and arrival, the number of passengers and the dates of travel

4.   Private or rented car (3)

For a return journey of up to 300 kilometres, an allowance of EUR 0,25 per kilometre

A signed statement (‘Car Journey Declaration’) shall be presented using the original model that can be downloaded from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals

Accommodation and meals

| 1. | For persons staying at a hotel: one daily allowance  (4)per night (including accommodation and meals for 24 h). The rate of the daily allowance is to be found in the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals |
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1.

For persons staying at a hotel: one daily allowance  (4)per night (including accommodation and meals for 24 h). The rate of the daily allowance is to be found in the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals

For the daily allowance to be reimbursed, the hotel bill shall be presented. This bill should state the name of the person, the dates and the number of nights. If the bill relates to a group, the same information shall be given

| 2. | For persons not staying at a hotel:

   daily allowance per 24 hours (including accommodation and meals). The total amount of daily allowances is calculated as follows: |
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2.

Formula

For the allowance to be reimbursed, a declaration of each participant (‘Participant's declaration’) shall be presented using the original model that can be downloaded from the web address mentioned in point 5.1 of this call for proposals

Formula

The number of hours is calculated from the beginning to the end of the stay at the venue

Interpretation

| 1. | Employees: the costs for employees are included in the maximum flat rate payable under category ‘staff costs’ |
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1.

Employees: the costs for employees are included in the maximum flat rate payable under category ‘staff costs’

No supporting documents are required

| 2. | Self-employed persons: up to a maximum amount of EUR 600 per day (VAT excluded) |
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2.

Self-employed persons: up to a maximum amount of EUR 600 per day (VAT excluded)

Invoice indicating at least the title of the measure, the languages from and into which interpretation has been provided, the dates when the work has been carried out, and number of hours worked

Translation

| 1. | Employees: the costs for employees are included in the maximum flat rate payable under category ‘staff costs’ |
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1.

Employees: the costs for employees are included in the maximum flat rate payable under category ‘staff costs’

No supporting documents are required

| 2. | Self-employed persons: up to a maximum amount of EUR 45 per page (VAT excluded) |
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2.

Self-employed persons: up to a maximum amount of EUR 45 per page (VAT excluded)

Invoice indicating at least the title of the measure, the languages from and into which translation has been provided, and the number of pages translated

Consultants' and speakers fees (5)

Up to a maximum amount of EUR 600 per day (VAT excluded)

Invoice indicating at least the title of the measure, the nature of the work carried out and the dates when the work was carried.

Accommodation, meals and transport costs: please refer to these categories of expenditure

Hire of conference halls and equipment

N.B.: Hire of booths for simultaneous interpretation is limited to a maximum amount of EUR 750/day (VAT excluded)

Invoice indicating at least the title of the measure, the nature of the equipment and the dates when the conference rooms and the equipment were rented

Mailing costs

Postal or courier service for the mailing of documents related to the measure (such as invitations, etc.)

A detailed invoice mentioning at least the documents' title and number of documents sent

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(1)  Where another class is used, expenses are eligible only on presentation of an attestation by the transport company indicating the cost of second-class travel, in which case the eligible expenditure will be limited to that amount.

(2)  Bus, underground, tram and taxi fares are not eligible.

(3)  Expenditure incurred by users on petrol, parking, road tolls and meals is not eligible. Costs of car hire are not eligible.

(4)  Restaurant bills, bill for catering, coffee breaks etc will not be accepted. These costs are included in the daily allowance.

(5)  The fees of experts or speakers are not eligible where the persons concerned are national, Community or international civil servants or members or employees of the organisation receiving the grant or an associated or affiliated organisation.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

Commission

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Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2007/C 238/09)

| 1. | As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below. |
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1.

As provided for in Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2.   Procedure

Community producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury.

Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Community producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3.   Time limit

Community producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Division H-1), J-79 5/16, B-1049 Brussels (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

| 4. | This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96. |
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4.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 384/96.

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
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| Tube and pipe fittings, of iron or steel | People's Republic of China
  Thailand
  Taiwan | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003 (OJ L 139, 6.6.2003, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1496/2004 (OJ L 275, 25.8.2004, p. 1) and extended as concerns China to imports consigned from Indonesia by Council Regulation (EC) 2052/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 4) and to imports consigned from Sri Lanka by Council Regulation (EC) No 2053/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 9) and to imports consigned from the Philippines by Council Regulation (EC) No 655/2006 (OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 1) | 7.6.2008 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Tube and pipe fittings, of iron or steel

People's Republic of China

Thailand

Taiwan

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 964/2003 (OJ L 139, 6.6.2003, p. 1) as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1496/2004 (OJ L 275, 25.8.2004, p. 1) and extended as concerns China to imports consigned from Indonesia by Council Regulation (EC) 2052/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 4) and to imports consigned from Sri Lanka by Council Regulation (EC) No 2053/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 9) and to imports consigned from the Philippines by Council Regulation (EC) No 655/2006 (OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 1)

7.6.2008

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(1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

(2)  Fax (32-2) 295 65 05.

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Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2007/C 238/10)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1), following which no duly substantiated request for a review was received, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will shortly expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (2).

| Product | Country(ies) of origin or exportation | Measures | Reference | Date of expiry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polyester staple fibres | Belarus | Anti-dumping duty | Council Regulation (EC) No 1799/2002 (OJ L 274, 11.10.2002, p. 1) extended by the same regulation to polyester filament tow originating in Belarus | 12.10.2007 |

Product

Country(ies) of origin or exportation

Measures

Reference

Date of expiry

Polyester staple fibres

Belarus

Anti-dumping duty

Council Regulation (EC) No 1799/2002 (OJ L 274, 11.10.2002, p. 1) extended by the same regulation to polyester filament tow originating in Belarus

12.10.2007

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(1)  OJ C 16, 24.1.2007, p. 5.

(2)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4935 — Petronas/Selenia)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 238/11)

| 1. | On 2 October 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Petroliam Nasional Berhad (‘Petronas’, Malaysia) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Selenia Group (‘Selenia’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 2 October 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Petroliam Nasional Berhad (‘Petronas’, Malaysia) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the Selenia Group (‘Selenia’, Italy) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | Petronas: oil and gas operations, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

Petronas: oil and gas operations,

| — | Selenia: automotive and industrial lubricants. |
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—

Selenia: automotive and industrial lubricants.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4935 — Petronas/Selenia to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4935 — Petronas/Selenia to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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