# Official Journal C 238/2015

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5821 July 2015 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 238

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5821 July 2015

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 238/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7657 — Coop Genossenschaft/Swisscom/Eos Commerce JV) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2015/C 238/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7593 — Alcoa/RTI International Metals) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2015/C 238/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7499 — Altice/PT Portugal) (
  1
  ) | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2015/C 238/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7657 — Coop Genossenschaft/Swisscom/Eos Commerce JV) (
  1
  )

1

1

2015/C 238/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7593 — Alcoa/RTI International Metals) (
  1
  )

1

1

2015/C 238/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7499 — Altice/PT Portugal) (
  1
  )

1

2

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2015/C 238/04 | Notice for the attention of certain persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP and Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus | 3 |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 238/05 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2015/C 238/06 | Notice from the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Dębieńsko area | 5 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2015/C 238/04

Notice for the attention of certain persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP and Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus

3

European Commission

2015/C 238/05

Euro exchange rates

4

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2015/C 238/06

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

5

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 238/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7666 — Repsol Quimica/Grupo Kuo/Synthetic Rubber in Emulsion & Rubber Chemicals Business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2015/C 238/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7682 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Hamlet) (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 238/09 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 9 |
| 2015/C 238/10 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 13 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2015/C 238/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7666 — Repsol Quimica/Grupo Kuo/Synthetic Rubber in Emulsion & Rubber Chemicals Business) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

2015/C 238/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7682 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Hamlet) (
  1
  )

1

8

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2015/C 238/09

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

9

2015/C 238/10

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

13

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2015/C 238/11 | Corrigendum to the Commission communication concerning the procedure laid down by Article 1(4) of Council Directive 96/67/EC ( OJ C 35, 3.2.2015 ) | 17 |

Corrigenda

2015/C 238/11

Corrigendum to the Commission communication concerning the procedure laid down by Article 1(4) of Council Directive 96/67/EC ( OJ C 35, 3.2.2015 )

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/1 |
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21.7.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7657 — Coop Genossenschaft/Swisscom/Eos Commerce JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 238/01)

On 14 July 2015, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7657. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7657. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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

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| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/1 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7593 — Alcoa/RTI International Metals)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 238/02)

On 11 June 2015, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7593. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7593. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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

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| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/2 |
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21.7.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/2

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7499 — Altice/PT Portugal)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 238/03)

On 20 April 2015, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) in conjunction with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

—

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7499. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32015M7499. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/3 |
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21.7.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/3

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Notice for the attention of certain persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP and Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus

(2015/C 238/04)

The following information is brought to the attention of Ananich, Liliia Stanislavauna (No 7), Atabekau, Khazalbek Bakhtibekavich (No 10), Badak Ala Mikalaeuna (No 11), Bakhmatau, Ihar Andreevich (No 12), Barouvski Aliaksandr Genadzevich (No 16), Barsukou, Aliaksandr Piatrovich (No 17), Bileichyk, Aliaksandr Uladzimiravich (No 22), Bulash, Ala Biukbalauna (No 25), Charkas, Tatsiana Stanislavauna (No 31), Dysko, Henadz Iosifavich (No 40), Dzemiantsei, Vasil Ivanavich (No 41), Hrachova, Liudmila Andreeuna (No 54), Iasianovich, Leanid Stanislavavich (No 61), Iauseev, Ihar Uladzimiravich (No 62), Kakunin, Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich (No 68), Kazheunikau Andrey (No 80), Kornau, Uladzimir Uladzimiravich (No 94), Korzh, Ivan Aliakseevich (No 95), Kuliashou, Anatol Nilavich (No 104), Kuzniatsou, Ihar Nikonavich (No 105), Lazavik, Mikalai Ivanavich (No 112), Liushtyk, Siarhei Anatolievich (No 116), Lomats, Zianon Kuzmich (No 117), Lapatka, Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich (No 118), Lukomski, Aliaksandr Valiantsinavich (No 122), Motyl, Tatsiana Iaraslavauna (No 136), Navumau, Uladzimir Uladzimiravich (No 137), Praliaskouski, Aleh Vitoldavich (No 152), Radzkou, Aliaksandr Mikhailavich (No 156), Rusak, Viktar Uladzimiravich (No 161), Shahrai, Ryta Piatrouna (No 168), Sirenka, Viktar Ivanavich (No 184), Talstashou, Aliaksandr Alehavich (No 196), Utsiuryn, Andrei Aliaksandravich (No 209), persons appearing in the Annex to Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP (1) and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 (2) concerning restrictive measures in respect of Belarus.

The Council intends to amend the statements of reasons for the listing of the abovementioned persons. Those persons are hereby informed that they may submit a request to the Council to obtain the intended statement of reasons for their designation, before 31 July 2015, to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| DG C 1C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
| Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

DG C 1C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

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(1)  OJ L 285, 17.10.2012, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 134, 20.5.2006, p. 1.

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European Commission

| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/4 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 July 2015

(2015/C 238/05)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,0852 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 134,83 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4615 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,69710 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3443 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0443 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,8955 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,072 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 309,26 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1173 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4149 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,9189 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4703 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4091 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,4117 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6486 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4895 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 254,49 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,4684 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 6,7378 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5970 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 561,06 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,1349 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 49,180 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 61,8838 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,363 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,4666 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,2628 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 69,0785 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0852

JPY

Japanese yen

134,83

DKK

Danish krone

7,4615

GBP

Pound sterling

0,69710

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3443

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0443

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,8955

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,072

HUF

Hungarian forint

309,26

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1173

RON

Romanian leu

4,4149

TRY

Turkish lira

2,9189

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4703

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4091

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,4117

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6486

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4895

KRW

South Korean won

1 254,49

ZAR

South African rand

13,4684

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

6,7378

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5970

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 561,06

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,1349

PHP

Philippine peso

49,180

RUB

Russian rouble

61,8838

THB

Thai baht

37,363

BRL

Brazilian real

3,4666

MXN

Mexican peso

17,2628

INR

Indian rupee

69,0785

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/5 |
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21.7.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Notice from the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the ‘Dębieńsko’ area

(2015/C 238/06)

This procedure concerns the granting of a concession for the prospection or exploration of coal-bed methane deposits in the ‘Dębieńsko’ area of Śląskie province:

| Name | Block No | 1992 coordinate system |
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| X | Y |
| Dębieńsko | Part of concession block No 390 | 250 559,59 | 474 517,17 |
| 252 167,24 | 475 553,57 |
| 253 255,23 | 477 826,23 |
| 255 229,03 | 479 521,25 |
| 254 975,11 | 482 628,61 |
| 252 892,98 | 481 206,88 |
| 252 693,90 | 481 101,45 |
| 252 693,36 | 481 097,27 |
| 252 292,22 | 481 150,57 |
| 253 017,26 | 478 858,21 |
| 251 432,88 | 477 946,29 |
| 250 559,59 | 475 580,70 |

Name

Block No

1992 coordinate system

X

Y

Dębieńsko

Part of concession block No 390

250 559,59

474 517,17

252 167,24

475 553,57

253 255,23

477 826,23

255 229,03

479 521,25

254 975,11

482 628,61

252 892,98

481 206,88

252 693,90

481 101,45

252 693,36

481 097,27

252 292,22

481 150,57

253 017,26

478 858,21

251 432,88

477 946,29

250 559,59

475 580,70

Applications must cover the same area.

Concession applications must be submitted to the central office of the Ministry of the Environment no later than 12.00 noon (CET/CEST) on the last day of the 91-day period commencing on the day following the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Applications received will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

| (a) | the technology proposed for the work (50 %); |
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(a)

the technology proposed for the work (50 %);

| (b) | the technical and financial capacities of the applicant (40 %); |
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(b)

the technical and financial capacities of the applicant (40 %);

| (c) | the fee proposed for the establishment of mining usufruct rights (10 %). |
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(c)

the fee proposed for the establishment of mining usufruct rights (10 %).

The minimum fee for the establishment of mining usufruct rights for the ‘Dębieńsko’ area is:

| 1. | for the prospection of coal-bed methane deposits:






  — | during a three-year base period: PLN 2 299,41 per year, |
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1.

for the prospection of coal-bed methane deposits:

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during a three-year base period: PLN 2 299,41 per year,

| — | for the fourth and fifth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 2 759,29 per year, |
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for the fourth and fifth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 2 759,29 per year,

| — | for the sixth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 3 219,17 per year; |
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for the sixth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 3 219,17 per year;

| 2. | for the exploration of coal-bed methane deposits:






  — | during a three-year base period: PLN 4 598,82 per year, |
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2.

for the exploration of coal-bed methane deposits:

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during a three-year base period: PLN 4 598,82 per year,

| — | for the fourth and fifth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 5 518,58 per year, |
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for the fourth and fifth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 5 518,58 per year,

| — | for the sixth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 438,35 per year. |
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for the sixth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 438,35 per year.

| 3. | for the prospection and exploration of coal-bed methane deposits:






  — | during a five-year base period: PLN 6 000,00 per year, |
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3.

for the prospection and exploration of coal-bed methane deposits:

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during a five-year base period: PLN 6 000,00 per year,

| — | for the sixth, seventh and eighth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 000,00 per year, |
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for the sixth, seventh and eighth years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 000,00 per year,

| — | for the ninth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 438,35 per year. |
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for the ninth and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract: PLN 6 438,35 per year.

The application evaluation procedure will be completed within a period of six months after the deadline for submitting applications expires. Applicants will receive written notification of the outcome of the procedure.

Applications must be drawn up in Polish.

The licensing authority will grant a concession for the prospection or exploration of coal-bed methane deposits to the successful applicant after taking account of the opinion of the relevant authorities, and will conclude a mining usufruct contract with it.

In order to be able to carry out activity involving the prospection or exploration of hydrocarbon deposits in Poland, an operator must hold both mining usufruct rights and a concession.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

| Ministerstwo Środowiska [Ministry of the Environment] |
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| Departament Geologii i Koncesji Geologicznych [Geology and Geological Concessions Department] |
| ul. Wawelska 52/54 |
| 00-922 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |

Ministerstwo Środowiska [Ministry of the Environment]

Departament Geologii i Koncesji Geologicznych [Geology and Geological Concessions Department]

ul. Wawelska 52/54

00-922 Warszawa

POLSKA/POLAND

Information may be obtained from:

| — | the website of the Ministry of the Environment: www.mos.gov.pl |
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the website of the Ministry of the Environment: www.mos.gov.pl

| — | the Geology and Geological Concessions Department





  Ministry of the Environment |
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| ul. Wawelska 52/54 |
| 00-922 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |
| Tel. +48 223692449 |
| Fax +48 223692460 |
| Email: dgikg@mos.gov.pl |

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the Geology and Geological Concessions Department

Ministry of the Environment

ul. Wawelska 52/54

00-922 Warszawa

POLSKA/POLAND

Tel. +48 223692449

Fax +48 223692460

Email: dgikg@mos.gov.pl

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 21.7.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 238/7 |
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21.7.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 238/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7666 — Repsol Quimica/Grupo Kuo/Synthetic Rubber in Emulsion & Rubber Chemicals Business)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 238/07)

| 1. | On 10 July 2015, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which the undertakings Repsol Química, SA (‘Repsol Química’, Spain), belonging to the Repsol, SA group, and Grupo Kuo SAB de CV (‘Grupo Kuo’, Mexico) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and (3)(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of General Química, SA (‘General Química’, Spain) and Industrias Negromex, SA de CV (‘INSA’, Mexico) by way of purchase of shares and assets. |
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1.

On 10 July 2015, the European Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1), by which the undertakings Repsol Química, SA (‘Repsol Química’, Spain), belonging to the Repsol, SA group, and Grupo Kuo SAB de CV (‘Grupo Kuo’, Mexico) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and (3)(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of General Química, SA (‘General Química’, Spain) and Industrias Negromex, SA de CV (‘INSA’, Mexico) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   Repsol Química: the production and sale of a wide range of chemical and petro-chemical products.
  —   Grupo Kuo: industrial group operating in various sectors, including the consumption, chemicals and automotive sectors.
  —   General Química: production of speciality chemicals, chiefly accelerators for the rubber industry.
  —   INSA: manufacture of synthetic rubber in emulsion. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   Repsol Química: the production and sale of a wide range of chemical and petro-chemical products.

—   Grupo Kuo: industrial group operating in various sectors, including the consumption, chemicals and automotive sectors.

—   General Química: production of speciality chemicals, chiefly accelerators for the rubber industry.

—   INSA: manufacture of synthetic rubber in emulsion.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. 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 the Merger Regulation. 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 to it their observations on the proposed operation.
  Observations must reach the Commission no later than 10 days following the date on which this notification is published. They can be sent to the Commission under reference number M.7666 — Repsol Quimica/Grupo Kuo/Synthetic Rubber in Emulsion & Rubber Chemicals Business by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission no later than 10 days following the date on which this notification is published. They can be sent to the Commission under reference number M.7666 — Repsol Quimica/Grupo Kuo/Synthetic Rubber in Emulsion & Rubber Chemicals Business by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7682 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Hamlet)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 238/08)

| 1. | On 10 July 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, United States) and Altor Fund IV (‘Altor’, Sweden) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertaking Hamlet Protein A/S (‘Hamlet’, Denmark) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 10 July 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (‘Goldman Sachs’, United States) and Altor Fund IV (‘Altor’, Sweden) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of the undertaking Hamlet Protein A/S (‘Hamlet’, Denmark) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Goldman Sachs: global investment banking, securities and investment management,
  —   for Altor: private equity investment firm focusing on the mid-market segment of the Nordic region,
  —   for Hamlet: development, production and sale of soya proteins for animal feed. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Goldman Sachs: global investment banking, securities and investment management,

—   for Altor: private equity investment firm focusing on the mid-market segment of the Nordic region,

—   for Hamlet: development, production and sale of soya proteins for animal feed.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. 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 the Merger Regulation. 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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7682 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Hamlet, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7682 — Goldman Sachs/Altor/Hamlet, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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OTHER ACTS

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2015/C 238/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘PAMPAPATO DI FERRARA’/‘PAMPEPATO DI FERRARA’

EU No: IT-PGI-0005-01323 – 26.03.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Names

‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 2.3. Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

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

‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ is an oven-baked product made by combining flour, candied fruits, nuts, sugar, cocoa, spices and by covering with extra dark chocolate.

When released for consumption, ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ has the following characteristics:

Physical characteristics:

Shape: circular, ‘dome’ shaped, with a flat base and convex top.

Dimensions:

| — | diameter: between 3 and 35 cm, |
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diameter: between 3 and 35 cm,

| — | height: between 1,5 and 8 cm. |
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height: between 1,5 and 8 cm.

Weight: between 10 g and 3 kg.

Moisture content: 5 to 35 per cent.

Organoleptic characteristics:

External appearance: shiny, dark brown in colour for the dark chocolate coating

Internal appearance: brown in colour, with a lot of evenly distributed nuts and candied fruit

Dough consistency: firm with air bubbles; there must be a noticeable contrast between the crispness of the coating and the nuts, and the softness of the dough.

Aroma: initial aroma of chocolate, then of spices, in particular nutmeg and cinnamon, candied fruit and roasted almonds.

Taste: initial taste of dark chocolate with faint hint of spices, which gives way gradually to candied fruit and roasted almonds; a final taste of dark chocolate and spices, in particular nutmeg and cinnamon.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

The traditional recipe of ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ calls for the use of the following ingredients:

Dough ingredients (measures refer to 100 kg of dough prior to cooking):

—   Type ‘0’ common wheat flour: 35 kg, +/- 5 kg,

—   Candied fruit: candied orange, lemon and citron peel, used together or individually in variable proportions, 25 kg, +/- 5 kg,

—   Nuts: roasted sweet almonds, unpeeled, 15 kg, +/- 8 kg,

—   Caster sugar: 15 kg, +/- 5 kg,

—   Unsweetened cocoa powder (22-24 % cocoa butter): 10 kg, +/- 5 kg,

—   Spices, among which there must be nutmeg and cinnamon: 150 g +/- 50 g,

—   Raising agents: q.s,

—   Water: q.s.

Optional dough ingredients:

—   Wildflower honey: equal to 5 kg maximum of the dough’s total weight, partially substituting the sugar.

—   Hazelnuts: roasted hazelnuts, making up between 5 and 8 kg of the dough’s total weight (in addition to the sweet almonds).

Ingredients for the coating (per 100 kg of dough prior to cooking):

Extra dark chocolate (minimum 54 % cocoa): 12 kg, +/- 2 kg. The product contains neither preservatives nor artificial colours.

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

The following specific steps in production must take place within the geographical area referred to in point 4: preliminary preparation of the sugar, working of the ingredients into a consistent dough, portioning, shaping, cooking, maturing and finally coating the product with melted extra dark chocolate.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product to which the registered name refers

Once the chocolate coating has solidified, the product is packaged at the production site, so that any subsequent handling of the ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ does not reduce the shininess of the product’s outer layer or cause the chocolate coating to melt or the cocoa butter to rise to the surface.

The packaging should consist of at least one sealed protective wrapper made of cellophane, aluminium foil or another material for foodstuffs, to which another layer of wrapping can then be added. In this case, the packaging of the product in a second layer of wrapping can be carried out away from the production site, provided that it is transported in its first sealed protective wrapper, from which the product must not be removed.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product to which the registered name refers

The packaging must feature the following wordings: either ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’ or ‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ and ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ [‘Protected Geographical Indication’] in full or the abbreviation ‘IGP’ [‘PGI’] as well as the following additional information:

| — | the EU symbol, |
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the EU symbol,

| — | the name or business name and address of the producer and/or packager, |
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the name or business name and address of the producer and/or packager,

| — | the product logo, which must always be used in conjunction with the Protected Geographical Indication. |
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the product logo, which must always be used in conjunction with the Protected Geographical Indication.

It is forbidden to add any description that is not expressly provided for.

However, it is permitted to use brand names provided these have no laudatory purport and are not such as to mislead the consumer and other truthful and verifiable references that are permitted under Union, national or regional law and that do not conflict with the purposes and content of this specification.

The product’s logo appears as follows:

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ comprises the entire territory of the Province of Ferrara.

5.   Link with the geographical area

According to the most reliable local sources, the origin of ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ seems to date back to the 16th century and to be linked to the nuns of the Corpus Domini convent in Ferrara. Around the 16th century, the nuns started preparing spiced bread as a Christmas gift for the senior prelates.

Furthermore, at the Este Court, also in Ferrara, ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ was well known and appreciated, since at the end of their lavish banquets it was custom to serve what can only be considered to be spiced breads.

‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ was considered to be a rich and worthy cake fit for a pope, so much so that they were sent as gifts to senior prelates by the clergy and the nobility of Ferrara. It is therefore no coincidence that they wanted it to be made in the shape of a cardinal’s hat. The etymology of the cake and the co-existence of the two names, ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’, seem to have their roots in this custom and the use of spices in the recipe.

‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ has always benefited from a good reputation, due to its shape and the use of cocoa, for both the dough and coating, and spices.

The reputation of ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ has only increased in recent times. This is down to a pastry chef who perfected its traditional recipe by covering the bread with chocolate, an ingredient that was still unknown in the 1500s, and in 1902 opened a sweet bakery in the heart of the historic city centre. It was a huge success, so much so that other bakers and confectioners began to copy the way in which it was prepared. This is how the ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ became the typical cake of Ferrara.

The spices used and the coating of extra dark chocolate characterises the taste and aroma of the cake, which succeeds in distinguishing itself from other spiced breads by virtue of the richness of its ingredients and the sumptuousness of its flavours.

Nowadays, ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ is well known in gastronomic literature and is marketed under this name in both Italy and overseas. Touring Club Italiano’s guide ‘L’Italia del cioccolato’ (2004) and the ‘Prodotti tipici d’Italia’ guide (2005) are just two examples.

‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ can therefore be considered to be the typical cake of Ferrara and it has been served at many important events. In 2002, when the Italian embassy in the Netherlands held an event on Republic Day, the ambassador chose the Province of Ferrara as a testimonial of Italian identity and the ‘Pampapato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ stood out among the other typical traditional sweet dishes and was very much enjoyed by the guests who packed out the embassy.

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The Ministry launched the national opposition procedure with the publication of the proposal for amending the product specification for ‘Pampepato di Ferrara’/‘Pampepato di Ferrara’ PGI in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 16 of 21 January 2015.

The full text of the product specification is available on the internet: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

Or by going directly to the homepage of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP’ (at the top right-hand side of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen), and finally by clicking on ‘Disciplinari di produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(2015/C 238/10)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘ASPERGES DU BLAYAIS’

EU No: FR-PGI-0005-01254 – 19.8.2014

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Asperges du Blayais’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

France

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.6 fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed.

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

Description of the product to which the name in 1 applies

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are white or purple asparagus.

The colour of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ is defined by the colour of their tips, as follows:

—   white asparagus: the tip and the shoot are white, and may display a slight pink hue;

white asparagus

—   purple asparagus: the tip is pink to purple in colour, while the rest of the shoot is white, and may display a slight pink hue. Asparagus with a green ring around the shoot is rejected.

purple asparagus

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are tender and sweet; the tips melt in the mouth and the stalks have very little stringiness.

The tips of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ are tightly closed. The shoots are well formed: they are neither hollow, broken nor cracked, and may be gently curved.

The length of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ is:

| — | under 12 cm for asparagus tips, |
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under 12 cm for asparagus tips,

| — | 12 to 17 cm for short asparagus, |
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12 to 17 cm for short asparagus,

| — | above 17 cm for long asparagus. |
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above 17 cm for long asparagus.

The maximum permitted length is 22 cm. The minimum diameter, measured at the midpoint of the length, is 12 mm.

A total tolerance of 10 % is allowed, by number or weight, of asparagus per sales unit which do not meet the above requirements in the following respects:

| — | size, with a maximum deviation of 1 cm in length and 2 mm in diameter; |
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size, with a maximum deviation of 1 cm in length and 2 mm in diameter;

| — | the presence of asparagus with hollow shoots, or with slight cracks and/or a tip that is beginning to fern out (= slightly open tip). |
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the presence of asparagus with hollow shoots, or with slight cracks and/or a tip that is beginning to fern out (= slightly open tip).

The following varieties are used: Andreas, Avalim, Cumulus, Darbella, Dariana, Darlise, Emma, Eposs, Grolim, Gynlim, Herkolim, Obelisk, Orane, Ramada, Rambo, Rapsody, Ravel, Thielim, Vilmorin 26, Vilmorin 31 and Vitalim. New varieties may be introduced at the initiative of the group via a revision procedure defined in the specification, as long as they conform to the ‘Asperges du Blayais’ characteristics described above.

Whenever a change is made, an updated list of varieties is sent to the producers, the inspection body and the competent supervisory authorities.

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are sold fresh and whole. They may be presented peeled.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are produced and harvested in the geographical area defined in point 4.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product to which the registered name refers

Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product to which the registered name refers

Peeling and packaging may take place outside the defined geographical area. However, ‘Asperges du Blayais’ must be sorted in the geographical area defined in point 4.

Sorting ensures that only asparagus of a large size with white shoots and white or purple tips, indicators of tenderness, are selected.

Operators take particular care to avoid the risk of desiccation, as well as the risks inherent in the processes of washing, sorting and regulated-moisture-level chilling, as the tenderness of asparagus depends largely on its freshness and the preservation of its natural moisture.

The time between harvesting and chilling must never exceed 10 hours.

While awaiting shipping or packaging, the asparagus must be stored in a cold, humid room (humidity level above 80 %, temperature between 2 and 7 °C).

Peeling is an optional step which takes place after sorting. The asparagus may be peeled by hand or by machine.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product to which the registered name refers

Specific rules concerning labelling of the product to which the registered name refers

In addition to the standard information required by law, the product must be labelled with:

| — | the PGI name ‘Asperges du Blayais’, |
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the PGI name ‘Asperges du Blayais’,

| — | the European Union PGI logo. |
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the European Union PGI logo.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are produced and harvested in the following area:

Gironde
  : Anglade, Aubie-et-Espessas, Berson, Blaye, Braud-et-Saint-Louis, Campugnan, Cartelègue, Cars, Cavignac, Cézac, Civrac-de-Blaye, Cubnezais, Donnezac, Étauliers, Eyrans, Fours, Gauriaguet, Générac, Lapouyade, Laruscade, Marcenais, Marcillac, Marsas, Mazion, Peujard, Plassac, Pleine-Selve, Pugnac, Reignac, Saint-Androny, Saint-Antoine, Saint-Aubin-de-Blaye, Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye, Saint-Christoly-de-Blaye, Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde, Saint-Genès-de-Blaye, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Girons-d’Aiguevives, Saint-Laurent-d’Arce, Saint-Mariens, Saint-Martin-Lacaussade, Saint-Palais, Saint-Paul, Saint-Savin, Saint-Seurin-de-Cursac, Saint-Vivien-de-Blaye, Saint-Yzan-de-Soudiac, Salignac, Saugon, Teuillac, Tizac-de-Lapouyade and Virsac.

Gironde

Charente-Maritime
  : Bedenac, Boisredon, Bussac-Forêt, Cercoux, Chamouillac, Clérac, Corignac, Courpignac, Mirambeau, Montendre, Saint-Bonnet-sur-Gironde and Souméras.

Charente-Maritime

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

The influence of the Gironde estuary has created a specific natural environment (terroir) in the Blayais region. The land surrounding the estuary is an accumulation of different geological substrates: vines are grown on the clayey hills and asparagus in the sandy lowlands.

terroir

The heart of the geographical area defined for asparagus growing in the Blayais region is the geopedological zone known as the Périgord sands. The soil on the parcels on which the asparagus is grown is on average over 75 % sand. The sand is black, a sign that it is very rich in organic matter. It is very fine and warms up quickly. This naturally drained and temperate environment is ideal for growing asparagus.

The climate, strongly influenced by the ocean and the estuary, is characterised by very mild temperatures from March onwards, and regular precipitation between March and June, the asparagus growing season.

Nowadays, the growing of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ involves systematic earthing up, which enables their white colour to be preserved. This may be accompanied by the mulching of the mounds, which optimises the advantages of the climate.

The ‘Asperges du Blayais’ are then carefully sorted; only those of a large size, with white shoots and a white or purple tip, are selected.

The preservation of the qualities of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ depends largely on their freshness and the preservation of their natural moisture after harvesting. Therefore, they must be stored somewhere cool, then chilled, and kept in sufficiently humid conditions (humidity level above 80 %, temperature between 2 and 7 °C).

Specificity of the product

Specificity of the product

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are characterised by:

| — | the melt-in-the-mouth quality of the tips; |
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the melt-in-the-mouth quality of the tips;

| — | tenderness and sweetness along the whole length of the spear, which is not stringy or bitter. Indeed, the slogan ‘De la pointe au talon tout est bon!’ (‘Good from top to bottom!’) has been used for several generations; |
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tenderness and sweetness along the whole length of the spear, which is not stringy or bitter. Indeed, the slogan ‘De la pointe au talon tout est bon!’ (‘Good from top to bottom!’) has been used for several generations;

De la pointe au talon tout est bon

| — | a very thin skin. |
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a very thin skin.

It is a very tender and aqueous product, only minimally protected by its fine skin, and as such, it is very fragile and sensitive to desiccation and handling.

This has been corroborated by a number of studies involving producers and consumers or conducted by the AGROTEC laboratory in 2007.

Causal link

Causal link

The link between ‘Asperges du Blayais’ and their area of origin derives from their quality.

The tenderness of ‘Asperges du Blayais’, the melt-in-the-mouth quality of the tips and the fineness of their skin are ensured by their quick and early growth, which is helped by the growing methods and the natural characteristics of the Blayais region.

Thus, the quality of ‘Asperges du Blayais’ derives from the combined action of:

| — | a mild, humid climate, tempered by the ocean and Gironde estuary nearby, which provides ideal conditions for the quick growth of asparagus. The mild climate also favours early cropping and limits the vegetable’s natural bitterness; |
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a mild, humid climate, tempered by the ocean and Gironde estuary nearby, which provides ideal conditions for the quick growth of asparagus. The mild climate also favours early cropping and limits the vegetable’s natural bitterness;

| — | a sandy soil which is especially suitable for the growing of asparagus, and contributes to its quick and steady growth; |
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a sandy soil which is especially suitable for the growing of asparagus, and contributes to its quick and steady growth;

| — | cultivation practices (earthing up, mulching) and practices relating to the preservation of freshly harvested asparagus, which optimise the advantages of a climate conducive to the early and healthy growth of this vegetable. |
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cultivation practices (earthing up, mulching) and practices relating to the preservation of freshly harvested asparagus, which optimise the advantages of a climate conducive to the early and healthy growth of this vegetable.

‘Asperges du Blayais’ are firmly identified with the region where they are grown, but their reputation extends far beyond the defined geographical area: they are sold not only throughout France, but also in the rest of Europe, China and Japan.

Publication reference of the specification

Publication reference of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-e672d74b-c8bd-453c-85a9-bd6a3fbb75d4

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Corrigendum to the Commission communication concerning the procedure laid down by Article 1(4) of Council Directive 96/67/EC

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 35 of 3 February 2015
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(2015/C 238/11)

On page 6:

for:

| ‘Belgium | Brussels National, Charleroi-Brussels South, Liège-Bierset, Oostende-Brugge | Antwerpen, Kortrijk-Wevelgem’, |
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‘Belgium

Brussels National, Charleroi-Brussels South, Liège-Bierset, Oostende-Brugge

Antwerpen, Kortrijk-Wevelgem’,

read:

read:

| ‘Belgium | Brussels National, Charleroi-Brussels South, Liège-Bierset | Antwerpen, Kortrijk-Wevelgem, Oostende-Brugge’. |
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‘Belgium

Brussels National, Charleroi-Brussels South, Liège-Bierset

Antwerpen, Kortrijk-Wevelgem, Oostende-Brugge’.

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