# Official Journal C 124/2008

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5121 May 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 124

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5121 May 2008

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 124/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| 2008/C 124/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections | 4 |

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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 124/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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2008/C 124/02

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

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 124/03 | Euro exchange rates | 5 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2008/C 124/04 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 6 |
| 2008/C 124/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 | 13 |
| 2008/C 124/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

2008/C 124/03

Euro exchange rates

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2008/C 124/04

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

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2008/C 124/05

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

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2008/C 124/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (
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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) |
| 2008/C 124/07 | Notice of open competition EPSO/AD/129/08 | 18 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY |
| | Commission |
| 2008/C 124/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5068 — L'Oréal/YSL Beauté) (
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| 2008/C 124/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5138 — Carlyle/Neochimiki) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2008/C 124/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2008/C 124/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4835 — Hexion/Huntsman) (
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V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

2008/C 124/07

Notice of open competition EPSO/AD/129/08

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

2008/C 124/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5068 — L'Oréal/YSL Beauté) (
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2008/C 124/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5138 — Carlyle/Neochimiki) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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2008/C 124/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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2008/C 124/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4835 — Hexion/Huntsman) (
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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/1 |
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21.5.2008

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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)

(2008/C 124/01)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 21.2.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 609/07 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | Comunidad Valenciana |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Plan de Gasificación de la Comunidad Valenciana |
| Legal basis | Convenios de colaboración entre la Generalitat Valenciana y las distintas empresas
  Real Decreto no 887/2006, de 21 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Ley no 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones
  Ley no 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 3,6 million
  Overall budget: EUR 17,1 million |
| Intensity | 25 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2007-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Electricity, gas and water supply |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Consejería de Infraestructuras y Transporte de la Generalitat Valenciana |
| Avda. Blasco Ibáñez no 50 |
| E-46010 Valencia |

Date of adoption of the decision

21.2.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 609/07

Member State

Spain

Region

Comunidad Valenciana

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Plan de Gasificación de la Comunidad Valenciana

Legal basis

Convenios de colaboración entre la Generalitat Valenciana y las distintas empresas

Real Decreto no 887/2006, de 21 de julio, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la Ley no 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones

Ley no 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre, General de Subvenciones

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 3,6 million

Overall budget: EUR 17,1 million

Intensity

25 %

Duration

1.1.2007-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Electricity, gas and water supply

Name and address of the granting authority

Consejería de Infraestructuras y Transporte de la Generalitat Valenciana

Avda. Blasco Ibáñez no 50

E-46010 Valencia

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 | 10.1.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 692/07 |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Region | Wales |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Amendment of N131/2005 Fibrespeed broadband project Wales |
| Legal basis | The project is based on the Community Support Framework (CSF) underpinning the National Development Programme (2000-2006), the Ministers and Secretaries Acts 1924 to date, and the Local Government Act 2000 |
| Type of measure | Individual aid |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: GBP 42,3 million |
| Intensity | 67 % |
| Duration | Until 2023 |
| Economic sectors | Post and telecommunications |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Welsh Assembly Government |
| Crown Buildings |
| Cathays Park |
| Cardiff CF10 3NQ |
| Wales |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.1.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 692/07

Member State

United Kingdom

Region

Wales

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Amendment of N131/2005 Fibrespeed broadband project Wales

Legal basis

The project is based on the Community Support Framework (CSF) underpinning the National Development Programme (2000-2006), the Ministers and Secretaries Acts 1924 to date, and the Local Government Act 2000

Type of measure

Individual aid

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: GBP 42,3 million

Intensity

67 %

Duration

Until 2023

Economic sectors

Post and telecommunications

Name and address of the granting authority

Welsh Assembly Government

Crown Buildings

Cathays Park

Cardiff CF10 3NQ

Wales

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 | 7.4.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 95/08 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Provincia autonoma di Trento |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Riduzione dell'aliquota dell'imposta regionale sulle attività produttive |
| Legal basis | Legge provinciale 21 dicembre 2007, n. 23 — articolo 15, commi 2-3-4-5-6-7 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Tax rate reduction |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 13 million
  Overall budget: EUR 26 million |
| Intensity | Measure does not constitute aid |
| Duration | 1.1.2008-31.12.2009 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Provincia autonoma di Trento |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.4.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 95/08

Member State

Italy

Region

Provincia autonoma di Trento

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Riduzione dell'aliquota dell'imposta regionale sulle attività produttive

Legal basis

Legge provinciale 21 dicembre 2007, n. 23 — articolo 15, commi 2-3-4-5-6-7

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Tax rate reduction

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 13 million

Overall budget: EUR 26 million

Intensity

Measure does not constitute aid

Duration

1.1.2008-31.12.2009

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Provincia autonoma di Trento

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/

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| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/4 |
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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

(2008/C 124/02)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 25.1.2008 |
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| Reference number of the aid | N 39/07 |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Sicilia, Basilicata, Sardegna, Abruzzo, Molise |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Credito d'imposta per nuovi investimenti nelle aree svantaggiate |
| Legal basis | L. 27-12-2006, n. 298, disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale dello Stato (Legge finanziaria 2007), articolo 1, commi da 271 a 279 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Tax advantage |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 750 million
  Overall budget: EUR 4 500 million |
| Intensity | 40 % |
| Duration | 1.1.2007-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | All sectors |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministero dell'Economia e delle finanze |
| Other information | — |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.1.2008

Reference number of the aid

N 39/07

Member State

Italy

Region

Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Sicilia, Basilicata, Sardegna, Abruzzo, Molise

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Credito d'imposta per nuovi investimenti nelle aree svantaggiate

Legal basis

L. 27-12-2006, n. 298, disposizioni per la formazione del bilancio annuale e pluriennale dello Stato (Legge finanziaria 2007), articolo 1, commi da 271 a 279

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Tax advantage

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 750 million

Overall budget: EUR 4 500 million

Intensity

40 %

Duration

1.1.2007-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

All sectors

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministero dell'Economia e delle finanze

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/

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES

Commission

| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 May 2008

(2008/C 124/03)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,5639 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 162,84 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4591 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,79640 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2790 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,6294 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 115,36 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8190 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,062 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 245,67 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6980 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,3882 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,6398 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 31,324 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9330 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6294 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5502 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 12,1989 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 2,0146 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1368 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 634,28 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,9363 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,9059 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2518 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 520,81 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 5,0756 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 67,318 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 37,0740 |
| THB | Thai baht | 50,006 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5773 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,2427 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,5639

JPY

Japanese yen

162,84

DKK

Danish krone

7,4591

GBP

Pound sterling

0,79640

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2790

CHF

Swiss franc

1,6294

ISK

Iceland króna

115,36

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8190

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,062

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

245,67

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6980

PLN

Polish zloty

3,3882

RON

Romanian leu

3,6398

SKK

Slovak koruna

31,324

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9330

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6294

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5502

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

12,1989

NZD

New Zealand dollar

2,0146

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1368

KRW

South Korean won

1 634,28

ZAR

South African rand

11,9363

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,9059

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2518

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 520,81

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

5,0756

PHP

Philippine peso

67,318

RUB

Russian rouble

37,0740

THB

Thai baht

50,006

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5773

MXN

Mexican peso

16,2427

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/6 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/6

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

(2008/C 124/04)

Aid No: XA 405/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Medvode

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Medvode za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Medvode za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (Poglavje II.)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Up to EUR 100 000per annum from the budget of the municipality of Medvode

Maximum aid intensity (in %):

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
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up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
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for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

| — | for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity, |
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for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
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additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
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up to 100 % of the real costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
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where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
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where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease. |
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the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
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up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
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up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs for education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
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up to 100 % of costs for education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Medvode for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Medvode |
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| Cesta komandanta Staneta 12 |
| SLO-1215 Medvode |

Občina Medvode

Cesta komandanta Staneta 12

SLO-1215 Medvode

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200795&dhid=92102

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Stanislav ŽAGAR

Mayor

Aid No: XA 406/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Loška dolina

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Podpore programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007–2013

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or total amount of individual grant paid to the enterprise:

| | 2007: EUR 2 500 |
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2007: EUR 2 500

| | 2008: EUR 3 000 |
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2008: EUR 3 000

| | 2009: EUR 3 000 |
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2009: EUR 3 000

| | 2010: EUR 4 000 |
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2010: EUR 4 000

| | 2011: EUR 4 000 |
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2011: EUR 4 000

| | 2012: EUR 4 000 |
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2012: EUR 4 000

| | 2013: EUR 4 000 |
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2013: EUR 4 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
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up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is allocated for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used for agricultural production, investment in permanent crops and farming improvements.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the eligible costs of non-productive features, |
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up to 100 % of the eligible costs of non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of costs actually incurred on on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity, |
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up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of costs actually incurred on on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity,

| — | up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage. |
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up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage.

3.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | local aid represents the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock. |
| --- | --- |

—

local aid represents the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock.

4.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of the real costs incurred, paid by means of subsidised services. May not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the real costs incurred, paid by means of subsidised services. May not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of expenditure on education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of expenditure on education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (No aid will be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme:

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007-2013 contains State aid measures corresponding to the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Loška dolina |
| --- |
| Cesta Notranjskega odreda 2 |
| SLO-1386 Stari trg pri Ložu |

Občina Loška dolina

Cesta Notranjskega odreda 2

SLO-1386 Stari trg pri Ložu

Website: http://193.77.181.72:8080/mma.nsf/OC/071001180401B/$file/dato3_pravilnik_za_obrh_september_2007_84a.doc

Other information: The measure covering the payment of insurance premiums for crops and fruit extends to the following unfavourable weather conditions which may be considered natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and flooding.

The local legislation satisfies the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 as regards measures to be implemented by the local authorities and the terms of general provisions (procedure prior to the granting of aid, cumulation, transparency and the monitoring of aid)

Janez STERLE

Mayor of Loška dolina Municipality

Aid No: XA 407/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Kungota

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or total amount of individual grant paid to the enterprise:

| | 2007: EUR 28 000 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 28 000

| | 2008: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 30 000

| | 2009: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 30 000

| | 2010: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 30 000

| | 2011: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 30 000

| | 2012: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 30 000

| | 2013: EUR 30 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 30 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other regions, |
| --- | --- |

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up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other regions,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other regions, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other regions, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is allocated for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used for agricultural production, investment in permanent crops, farming improvements and the management of pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional buildings:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs of non-productive features, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the actual costs of non-productive features,

| — | up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of the actual costs of on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of the actual costs of on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity,

| — | up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs, |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs. |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the level of local co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock. |
| --- | --- |

—

the level of local co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications and designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid does not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications and designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

| — | up to 100 % of costs for education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and the popularisation of scientific knowledge. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs for education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and the popularisation of scientific knowledge. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (No aid will be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za programe razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota contains State aid measures corresponding to the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Občina Kungota |
| --- |
| Plintovec 1 |
| SLO-2201 Zg. Kungota |

Občina Kungota

Plintovec 1

SLO-2201 Zg. Kungota

Website: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422 (št. predpisa 479, str. 938)

Additional information: The measure covering the payment of insurance premiums for crops and fruit extends to the following unfavourable weather conditions which may be considered natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and flooding.

The local legislation satisfies the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 as regards measures to be implemented by the local authorities and the terms of general provisions (procedure prior to the granting of aid, cumulation, transparency and the monitoring of aid)

Aid No: XA 408/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje Občine Dravograd

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Dravograd za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Dravograd za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

| | 2007: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 78 000

| | 2008: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 78 000

| | 2009: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 78 000

| | 2010: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 78 000

| | 2011: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 78 000

| | 2012: EUR 78 000 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 78 000

| | 2013: EUR 82 000 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 82 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | for investment in non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
| --- | --- |

—

for investment in non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

| — | for investment in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

for investment in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible costs,

| — | the aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

the aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Dravograd for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Dravograd |
| --- |
| Trg 4. julija 7 |
| SLO-2370 Dravograd |

Občina Dravograd

Trg 4. julija 7

SLO-2370 Dravograd

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200792&dhid=91893

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Marijana CIGALA

Mayor of the municipality of Dravograd

Aid No: XA 410/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Črna na Koroškem

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore programom razvoja podeželja v občini Črna na Koroškem 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Črna na Koroškem za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (II. Poglavje)

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

| | 2007: EUR 34 757 |
| --- | --- |

2007: EUR 34 757

| | 2008: EUR 35 661 |
| --- | --- |

2008: EUR 35 661

| | 2009: EUR 36 517 |
| --- | --- |

2009: EUR 36 517

| | 2010: EUR 37 393 |
| --- | --- |

2010: EUR 37 393

| | 2011: EUR 38 290 |
| --- | --- |

2011: EUR 38 290

| | 2012: EUR 39 209 |
| --- | --- |

2012: EUR 39 209

| | 2013: EUR 40 150 |
| --- | --- |

2013: EUR 40 150

Maximum aid intensity:

1.   Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

| — | up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

| — | up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

| — | up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2.   Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

| — | for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs, |
| --- | --- |

—

for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

| — | for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, |
| --- | --- |

—

for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

| — | aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings. |
| --- | --- |

—

aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3.   Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

| — | up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

| — | where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

| — | where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively. |
| --- | --- |

—

where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4.   Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

| — | the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease. |
| --- | --- |

—

the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5.   Aid for land reparcelling:

| — | up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

6.   Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

| — | up to 100 % of eligible costs in the form of subsidised services; this must not involve direct payments of money to producers. |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of eligible costs in the form of subsidised services; this must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7.   Provision of technical support:

| — | up to 100 % of costs concerning farmers' education and training, consultancy services and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers |
| --- | --- |

—

up to 100 % of costs concerning farmers' education and training, consultancy services and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

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

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

| Občina Črna na Koroškem |
| --- |
| Center 101 |
| SLO-2393 Črna na Koroškem |

Občina Črna na Koroškem

Center 101

SLO-2393 Črna na Koroškem

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200790&dhid=91756

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Nada VAČUN

Director of municipal administration

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| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/13 |
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21.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/13

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

(2008/C 124/05)

Aid No: XA 1/08

Member State: Denmark

Region: Denmark

Title of the scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Kartoffelavlernes Erstatningsudvalg

Legal basis: Lov om administration af Det Europæiske Fællesskabs forordninger om markedsordninger for landbrugsvarer m.v. (Bemyndigelsesloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 297 af 28. april 2004

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: DKK 1 215 000

Maximum aid intensity: 60 %

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2008

Objective of aid: The purpose of the scheme is to grant aid to the Kartoffelavlernes Erstatningsudvalg to partially compensate potato growers for losses resulting from the quarantine diseases potato ring rot and brown rot. The scheme comes under Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: Crop production (potatoes)

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Kartoffelafgiftsfonden |
| --- |
| Grindstedvej 55 |
| DK-7184 Vandel |

Kartoffelafgiftsfonden

Grindstedvej 55

DK-7184 Vandel

Website: www.Kartoffelafgiftsfonden.dk

Aid No: XA 13/08

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: England

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Organic Conversion Information Service (OCIS)

Legal basis: Section 1(a) of the Agriculture Act 1986

Annual expenditure planned under the service or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 31.3.2008-30.3.2013: GBP 0,33 million

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 % in line with Article 15 of the Regulation

Date of implementation: The service will begin on 31.3.2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The Service will start on 31.3.2008. The service will close on 30.3.2013. The last date of advice will be 30.6.2013. Aid in respect of applications received up to and including 30.3.2013 will be honoured

Objective of aid: To deliver free advice to farmers and other land managers who are considering converting to organic production. The service will specifically:

tackle uncertainties over technical issues and misconceptions about what organic farming standards require,

provide conversion advice in order to help enquirers understand the mechanics of conversion and appreciate the implications of undertaking conversion in relation to their individual farm businesses,

raise awareness of the principles of organic farming and the public benefits that accrue to society as a result of organic management,

encourage and facilitate viable and good quality conversions,

reduce the numbers of farmers who convert where it is inappropriate for them to do so,

increase in the area of land being farmed organically in England, and

raise awareness of the funds that are available under the RDPE to encourage conversion and reward farmers for carrying out effective environmental management.

The aid is in line with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and the eligible costs will be the cost of organising consultants to provide advice and on farm visits

Sector(s) concerned: Agricultural sector only

Name and address of the granting authority: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Defra

The organisation operating the Service is:

| The Organic Research Centre |
| --- |
| Elm Farm |
| Hamstead Marshall |
| Newbury |
| Berkshire RG20 0HR |
| United Kingdom |
| Tel. (44-800) 980 00 48 |
| Fax (44-14) 88 65 85 03 |
| E-mail: ocis.org.uk |

The Organic Research Centre

Elm Farm

Hamstead Marshall

Newbury

Berkshire RG20 0HR

United Kingdom

Tel. (44-800) 980 00 48

Fax (44-14) 88 65 85 03

E-mail: ocis.org.uk

Website: www.organicresearchcentre.com

Website: More information on the Organic Conversion Information Scheme, and the full text of the scheme can be found at:

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/planning/farming-wildlife/ocis

Alternatively, you can go to the UK's central website for exempted agricultural State aids:

www.defra.gov.uk/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Click on the Organic Conversion Information Scheme

Other information: Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web link above from 31.3.2008.

Signed and dated on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Duncan Kerr

Agricultural State Aid Team Leader

Defra

8D 9 Millbank

c/o Nobel House

17 Smith Square

Westminister

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

Aid No: XA 96/08

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: England-West Midlands

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Remote Sensing project

Legal basis: Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: The expenditure is will to be GBP 125 775 between March and August 2008

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is for technical support measure which will be up to 100 % in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Date of implementation: The scheme is will to start on 1.3.2008 and run until the 31.8.2008

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 1.3.2008. It will close on the 31.8.2008. The last payment will be made by 30.9.2008

Objective of aid: The primary objective will be to aid rural SME's. The objectives are specifically to raise understanding of sensing technologies for monitoring soil conditions — improving decisions on planting, harvesting and enabling improved environmental assessment and possibly switching to higher value crops. The projects will be eligible for 100 % costs under Article 15(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme applies to production of agricultural products

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Advantage West Midlands |
| --- |
| 3 Priestley Wharf |
| Holt Street |
| Aston Science Park |
| Birmingham B7 4BN |
| United Kingdom |
| www.advantagewm.co.uk |

Advantage West Midlands

3 Priestley Wharf

Holt Street

Aston Science Park

Birmingham B7 4BN

United Kingdom

www.advantagewm.co.uk

Website: The website of the project is:

http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/about/remotesensing.cfm

Alternatively, you can go to the UK's central website for exempted agricultural State aids at:

http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Other information: The project officer within Advantage West Midlands is Andrew Todd (tel. (44-121) 380 35 34, e-mail: andrewtodd@advantagewm.co.uk).

Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web links above.

The project information will have a website: www.cogentcomputing.org where information can be kept.

Signed and dated on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid Team Leader

Defra

8D 9 Millbank

c/o Nobel House

17 Smith Square

Westminister

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/15

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 124/06)

| Aid No | XE 9/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Poland |
| Region | Wielkopolska |
| Title of aid scheme | Program pomocy horyzontalnej na zatrudnienie dla przedsiębiorców udzielanej na terenie Miasta Kalisza |
| Legal basis | Art. 18 ust. 2 pkt 8 ustawy z dnia 8 marca 1990 r. o samorządzie gminnym (Dz.U. z 2001 r. nr 142, poz. 1591 z późn. zm) w związku z art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz.U. z 2002 r. nr 9, poz. 84 z późn. zm).
  Uchwała nr XLIV/682/2006 Rady Miejskiej Kalisza z dnia 27 kwietnia 2006 r. w sprawie programu pomocy horyzontalnej na zatrudnienie udzielanej dla przedsiębiorców na terenie miasta Kalisza |
| Budget | Annual budget: PLN 0,6 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 6.12.2006 |
| Duration | 2006 |
| Objective | Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Prezydent Miasta Kalisza |
| ul. Główny Rynek 20 |
| PL-62-800 Kalisz |

Aid No

XE 9/08

Member State

Poland

Region

Wielkopolska

Title of aid scheme

Program pomocy horyzontalnej na zatrudnienie dla przedsiębiorców udzielanej na terenie Miasta Kalisza

Legal basis

Art. 18 ust. 2 pkt 8 ustawy z dnia 8 marca 1990 r. o samorządzie gminnym (Dz.U. z 2001 r. nr 142, poz. 1591 z późn. zm) w związku z art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 12 stycznia 1991 r. o podatkach i opłatach lokalnych (Dz.U. z 2002 r. nr 9, poz. 84 z późn. zm).

Uchwała nr XLIV/682/2006 Rady Miejskiej Kalisza z dnia 27 kwietnia 2006 r. w sprawie programu pomocy horyzontalnej na zatrudnienie udzielanej dla przedsiębiorców na terenie miasta Kalisza

Budget

Annual budget: PLN 0,6 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

6.12.2006

Duration

2006

Objective

Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Prezydent Miasta Kalisza

ul. Główny Rynek 20

PL-62-800 Kalisz

| Aid No | XE 10/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Regione Basilicata |
| Title of aid scheme | Disciplinare per la concessione delle agevolazioni previste dall'art. 17 della L.R. n. 28 del 28 dicembre 2007 per la realizzazione dei piani di reindustrializzazione e di salvaguardia dei livelli occupazionali nei siti produttivi inattivi sul territorio della regione Basilicata |
| Legal basis | D.G.R n. 148 dell'11 febbraio 2008 |
| Budget | Annual budget: EUR 0,67 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 11.2.2008 |
| Duration | 30.6.2008 |
| Objective | Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All manufacturing (2) |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Regione Basilicata dipartimento formazione lavoro cultura e sport |
| Viale della Regione Basilicata, 12 |
| I-85100 Potenza |

Aid No

XE 10/08

Member State

Italy

Region

Regione Basilicata

Title of aid scheme

Disciplinare per la concessione delle agevolazioni previste dall'art. 17 della L.R. n. 28 del 28 dicembre 2007 per la realizzazione dei piani di reindustrializzazione e di salvaguardia dei livelli occupazionali nei siti produttivi inattivi sul territorio della regione Basilicata

Legal basis

D.G.R n. 148 dell'11 febbraio 2008

Budget

Annual budget: EUR 0,67 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

11.2.2008

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers

Economic sectors

All manufacturing (2)

Name and address of the granting authority

Regione Basilicata dipartimento formazione lavoro cultura e sport

Viale della Regione Basilicata, 12

I-85100 Potenza

Other information

The aid scheme is cofinanced under the ESF 2007-2013 operational programme

| Aid No | XE 11/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | NUTS II Jihovýchod, NUTS II Jihozápad, NUTS II Moravskoslezsko, NUTS II Severovýchod, NUTS II Severozápad, NUTS II Střední Čechy, NUTS II Střední Morava, NUTS II Praha |
| Title of aid scheme | Operační program Lidské zdroje a zaměstnanost |
| Legal basis | Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., rozpočtová pravidla,
  zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti |
| Budget | Annual budget: CZK 6 835,704 million |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
| Date of implementation | 15.2.2008 |
| Duration | 31.12.2013 |
| Objective | Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers |
| Economic sectors | All Community sectors (3) eligible for employment aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí |
| Na Poříčním právu 1 |
| CZ-128 01 Praha 2 |

Aid No

XE 11/08

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

NUTS II Jihovýchod, NUTS II Jihozápad, NUTS II Moravskoslezsko, NUTS II Severovýchod, NUTS II Severozápad, NUTS II Střední Čechy, NUTS II Střední Morava, NUTS II Praha

Title of aid scheme

Operační program Lidské zdroje a zaměstnanost

Legal basis

Zákon č. 218/2000 Sb., rozpočtová pravidla,

zákon č. 435/2004 Sb., o zaměstnanosti

Budget

Annual budget: CZK 6 835,704 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

15.2.2008

Duration

31.12.2013

Objective

Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors (3) eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí

Na Poříčním právu 1

CZ-128 01 Praha 2

Other information

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999

| Aid No | XE15/08 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Slovakia |
| Region | 1. | Regióny Západné Slovensko (územie Trnavského, Nitrianskeho a Trenčianskeho kraja), Stredné Slovensko (územie Žilinského a Banskobystrického kraja) a Východné Slovensko (územie Košického a Prešovského kraja). |

Aid No

XE15/08

Member State

Slovakia

Region

1.

Regióny Západné Slovensko (územie Trnavského, Nitrianskeho a Trenčianskeho kraja), Stredné Slovensko (územie Žilinského a Banskobystrického kraja) a Východné Slovensko (územie Košického a Prešovského kraja).

| 2. | Región vymedzený územím Bratislavského kraja |
| --- | --- |

2.

Región vymedzený územím Bratislavského kraja

Title of aid scheme

Schéma štátnej pomoci na podporu zamestnanosti doplnená podľa dodatku č. 4 k pôvodnej schéme XE 14/04, ktorá sa týmto mení

Legal basis

Legislatíva EK:

| — | nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 2204/2002 z 12.12.2002 o uplatňovaní článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES o štátnej pomoci na zamestnanosť (Ú. v. ES L 337, 13.12.2002) v znení nariadenia Komisie (ES) č. 1976/2006 z 20. decembra 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 2204/2002 z 12.12.2002 o uplatňovaní článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES o štátnej pomoci na zamestnanosť (Ú. v. ES L 337, 13.12.2002) v znení nariadenia Komisie (ES) č. 1976/2006 z 20. decembra 2006,

| — | nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 70/2001 z 12.1.2001 o aplikácii článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES na štátnu pomoc malým a stredným podnikom (Ú. v. ES L 10, 13.1.2001), |
| --- | --- |

—

nariadenie Komisie (ES) č. 70/2001 z 12.1.2001 o aplikácii článkov 87 a 88 Zmluvy o založení ES na štátnu pomoc malým a stredným podnikom (Ú. v. ES L 10, 13.1.2001),

| — | Usmernenia pre národnú regionálnu pomoc pre roky 2007 – 2013 pokiaľ ide o veľké investičné projekty (Ú. v. EÚ C 54, 4.3.2006) a regionálna mapa štátnej pomoci schválená podľa nových usmernení pre národnú regionálnu pomoc na roky 2007 – 2013, |
| --- | --- |

—

Usmernenia pre národnú regionálnu pomoc pre roky 2007 – 2013 pokiaľ ide o veľké investičné projekty (Ú. v. EÚ C 54, 4.3.2006) a regionálna mapa štátnej pomoci schválená podľa nových usmernení pre národnú regionálnu pomoc na roky 2007 – 2013,

| — | nariadenie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (ES) č. 1083/2006 ktorým sa ustanovujú všeobecné ustanovenia o Európskom fonde regionálneho rozvoja, Európskom sociálnom fonde a Kohéznom fonde, |
| --- | --- |

—

nariadenie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (ES) č. 1083/2006 ktorým sa ustanovujú všeobecné ustanovenia o Európskom fonde regionálneho rozvoja, Európskom sociálnom fonde a Kohéznom fonde,

| — | nariadenie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (ES) č. 1081/2006 o Európskom sociálnom fonde. |
| --- | --- |

—

nariadenie Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (ES) č. 1081/2006 o Európskom sociálnom fonde.

Legislatíva SR:

| — | zákon č. 231/1999 o štátnej pomoci v znení neskorších predpisov, |
| --- | --- |

—

zákon č. 231/1999 o štátnej pomoci v znení neskorších predpisov,

| — | zákon č. 453/2003 Z. z. o orgánoch štátnej správy v oblasti sociálnych vecí, rodiny a služieb zamestnanosti a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov, |
| --- | --- |

—

zákon č. 453/2003 Z. z. o orgánoch štátnej správy v oblasti sociálnych vecí, rodiny a služieb zamestnanosti a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov,

| — | zákon č. 599/2003 Z. z. o pomoci v hmotnej núdzi a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov schváleným NR SR dňa 11. novembra 2003 s účinnosťou od 1. januára 2004, |
| --- | --- |

—

zákon č. 599/2003 Z. z. o pomoci v hmotnej núdzi a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov schváleným NR SR dňa 11. novembra 2003 s účinnosťou od 1. januára 2004,

| — | zákon č. 5/2004 Z. z. o službách zamestnanosti a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov |
| --- | --- |

—

zákon č. 5/2004 Z. z. o službách zamestnanosti a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov v znení neskorších predpisov

Budget

Annual budget: SKK 2 145 million

Maximum aid intensity

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation

Date of implementation

1.2.2008

Duration

30.6.2008

Objective

Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers; Art. 6: Employment of disabled workers

Economic sectors

All Community sectors (4) eligible for employment aid

Name and address of the granting authority

| Ministerstvo práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny SR |
| --- |
| Špitálska ul. 4-6 |
| SK-816 43 Bratislava |

Ministerstvo práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny SR

Špitálska ul. 4-6

SK-816 43 Bratislava

Other information

The scheme is co-financed from the EC Structural Funds

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(1)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all State aid within the sector.

(2)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all State aid within the sector.

(3)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all State aid within the sector.

(4)  With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all State aid within the sector.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/18 |
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21.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/18

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NOTICE OF OPEN COMPETITION EPSO/AD/129/08

(2008/C 124/07)

The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is organising open competition EPSO/AD/129/08 to recruit lawyer-linguists (AD7) who have Greek as their main language.

The competition notice is being published in Greek only, in Official Journal C 124 A of 21 May 2008.

Further details can be found on the EPSO website: http://europa.eu/epso

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION POLICY

Commission

| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/19 |
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21.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/19

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5068 — L'Oréal/YSL Beauté)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 124/08)

| 1. | On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking L'Oréal SA (‘L'Oréal’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking YSL Beauté Holding SAS (‘YSL Beauté’, France) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking L'Oréal SA (‘L'Oréal’, France) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking YSL Beauté Holding SAS (‘YSL Beauté’, France) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for L'Oréal: research, development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of cosmetics, including perfumes and luxury cosmetics, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for L'Oréal: research, development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of cosmetics, including perfumes and luxury cosmetics,

| — | for YSL Beauté: research, development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of perfumes and luxury cosmetics. |
| --- | --- |

—

for YSL Beauté: research, development, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of perfumes and luxury cosmetics.

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

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5068 — L'Oréal/YSL Beauté, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5068 — L'Oréal/YSL Beauté, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/20 |
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21.5.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5138 — Carlyle/Neochimiki)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 124/09)

| 1. | On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking The Carlyle Group (‘Carlyle’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Neochimiki L.V. Lavrentiadis SA (‘Neochimiki’, Greece) by way of purchase of shares. |
| --- | --- |

1.

On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking The Carlyle Group (‘Carlyle’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Neochimiki L.V. Lavrentiadis SA (‘Neochimiki’, Greece) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Carlyle: private equity investment group, |
| --- | --- | --- |

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Carlyle: private equity investment group,

| — | for Neochimiki: distribution and production of chemicals. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Neochimiki: distribution and production of chemicals.

| 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.5138 — Carlyle/Neochimiki, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5138 — Carlyle/Neochimiki, 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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Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/21

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 124/10)

| 1. | On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Staples Inc. (‘Staples’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Corporate Express NV (‘Corporate Express’, The Netherlands) by way of a public bid announced on 19 February 2008. |
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1.

On 13 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Staples Inc. (‘Staples’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Corporate Express NV (‘Corporate Express’, The Netherlands) by way of a public bid announced on 19 February 2008.

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






  — | for Staples: distribution of office supplies to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for Staples: distribution of office supplies to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals,

| — | for Corporate Express: distribution of office supplies to large businesses, distribution of printing equipment and related activities. |
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for Corporate Express: distribution of office supplies to large businesses, distribution of printing equipment and related activities.

| 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.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express 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.5145 — Staples/Corporate Express 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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| 21.5.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 124/22 |
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21.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 124/22

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4835 — Hexion/Huntsman)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 124/11)

| 1. | On 8 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the Apollo Group (‘Apollo Group’, USA) through Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (‘Hexion’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Huntsman Corporation (‘Huntsman’, USA) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 8 May 2008, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the Apollo Group (‘Apollo Group’, USA) through Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (‘Hexion’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Huntsman Corporation (‘Huntsman’, USA) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for the Apollo Group: portfolio investments, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for the Apollo Group: portfolio investments,

| — | for Hexion: production and sale of chemical products including epoxy resins, and |
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for Hexion: production and sale of chemical products including epoxy resins, and

| — | for Huntsman: production and sale of a large range of chemical products. |
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for Huntsman: production and sale of a large range of chemical products.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4835 — Hexion/Huntsman, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax ((32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4835 — Hexion/Huntsman, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

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