# Official Journal C 188/2 Au

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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 188 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 482 August 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 188

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 482 August 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 188/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 188/2 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2005/C 188/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3900 — CVC/Wavin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2005/C 188/4 | Status of EC accession to UN/ECE regulations in the area of vehicle approval as of 31 December 2004 | 6 |
| 2005/C 188/5 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3862 — Bilfinger Berger/WIB/JVC) (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2005/C 188/6 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3813 — Fortune Brands/Allied Domecq) (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| 2005/C 188/7 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3643 — Sephora/El Corte Ingles/JV) (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2005/C 188/8 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3832 — MatlinPatterson L.P./Matussière & Forest) (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| 2005/C 188/9 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| 2005/C 188/0 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2005/C 188/1 | Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  ) | 16 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2005/C 188/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 188/2

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys (
  1
  )

1

2

2005/C 188/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3900 — CVC/Wavin) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2005/C 188/4

Status of EC accession to UN/ECE regulations in the area of vehicle approval as of 31 December 2004

6

2005/C 188/5

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3862 — Bilfinger Berger/WIB/JVC) (
  1
  )

1

10

2005/C 188/6

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3813 — Fortune Brands/Allied Domecq) (
  1
  )

1

10

2005/C 188/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3643 — Sephora/El Corte Ingles/JV) (
  1
  )

1

11

2005/C 188/8

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.3832 — MatlinPatterson L.P./Matussière & Forest) (
  1
  )

1

11

2005/C 188/9

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (
  1
  )

1

12

2005/C 188/0

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development (
  1
  )

1

13

2005/C 188/1

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises (
  1
  )

1

16

| | II   Acts adopted under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union |
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| 2005/C 188/2 | Council Decision 2005/.../JHA of amending Decision 2003/170/JHA on the common use of liaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of the Member States | 19 |

II   Acts adopted under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union

2005/C 188/2

Council Decision 2005/.../JHA of amending Decision 2003/170/JHA on the common use of liaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of the Member States

19

| | III   Notices |
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| | Commission |
| 2005/C 188/3 | Call for the submission of proposals under a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection | 21 |

III   Notices

Commission

2005/C 188/3

Call for the submission of proposals under a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection

21

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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I Information

Commission

| 2.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 188/1 |
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2.8.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 188/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

1 August 2005

(2005/C 188/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,2219 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 136,67 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4605 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,69140 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3930 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5591 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 78,66 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8575 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9557 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5738 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 30,073 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 244,97 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6960 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,0580 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5043 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,49 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,915 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,6138 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6057 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4874 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,4982 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7829 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0267 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 254,28 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 8,0087 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,9030 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3025 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 952,63 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,583 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 68,579 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,9400 |
| THB | Thai baht | 50,780 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2219

JPY

Japanese yen

136,67

DKK

Danish krone

7,4605

GBP

Pound sterling

0,69140

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3930

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5591

ISK

Iceland króna

78,66

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8575

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9557

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5738

CZK

Czech koruna

30,073

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

244,97

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6960

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

4,0580

RON

Romanian leu

3,5043

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,49

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,915

TRY

Turkish lira

1,6138

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6057

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4874

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,4982

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7829

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0267

KRW

South Korean won

1 254,28

ZAR

South African rand

8,0087

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,9030

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3025

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 952,63

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,583

PHP

Philippine peso

68,579

RUB

Russian rouble

34,9400

THB

Thai baht

50,780

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 2.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 188/2 |
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2.8.2005

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 188/2

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys

(2005/C 188/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
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| CEN | EN 71-1:1998 (2)
   (4)

  Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties | EN 71-1:1988 | Date expired
  (31.1.2001) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A5:2000 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.5.2001) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A1:2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.7.2001) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A2:2002 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.8.2002) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A6:2002 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.9.2002) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A7:2002 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.11.2002) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A8:2003 (3) | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2004) |
| EN 71-1:1998/A4:2004 | Note 3 | 31.12.2005 |
| EN 71-1:1998/A10:2004 | Note 3 | 31.12.2005 |
| EN 71-1:1998/A11:2004 | Note 3 | 31.12.2005 |
| CEN | EN 71-2:2003
  Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability | EN 71-2:1993 | Date expired
  (31.3.2004) |
| CEN | EN 71-3:1994
  Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements | EN 71-3:1988 | Date expired
  (30.6.1995) |
| EN 71-3:1994/A1:2000 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.10.2000) |
| EN 71-3:1994/A1:2000/AC:2000 | | |
| EN 71-3:1994/AC:2002 | | |
| CEN | EN 71-4:1990
  Safety of toys — Part 4: experimental sets for chemistry and related activities | — | |
| EN 71-4:1990/A1:1998 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.10.1998) |
| EN 71-4:1990/A2:2003 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.1.2004) |
| CEN | EN 71-5:1993
  Safety of toys — Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets | — | |
| CEN | EN 71-6:1994
  Safety of toys — Part 6: Graphical symbol for age warning labelling | — | |
| CEN | EN 71-7:2002
  Safety of toys — Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods | — | |
| CEN | EN 71-8:2003
  Safety of toys — Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use | — | |
| CENELEC | EN 50088:1996
  Safety of electric toys | None | — |
| Amendment A2:1997 to EN 50088:1996 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.3.2000) |
| Amendment A1:1996 to EN 50088:1996 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.10.2001) |
| Amendment A3:2002 to EN 50088:1996 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (1.3.2005) |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

CEN

EN 71-1:1998 (2)
   (4)

Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties

EN 71-1:1988

Date expired

(31.1.2001)

EN 71-1:1998/A5:2000

Note 3

Date expired

(31.5.2001)

EN 71-1:1998/A1:2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.7.2001)

EN 71-1:1998/A2:2002

Note 3

Date expired

(31.8.2002)

EN 71-1:1998/A6:2002

Note 3

Date expired

(30.9.2002)

EN 71-1:1998/A7:2002

Note 3

Date expired

(30.11.2002)

EN 71-1:1998/A8:2003 (3)

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2004)

EN 71-1:1998/A4:2004

Note 3

31.12.2005

EN 71-1:1998/A10:2004

Note 3

31.12.2005

EN 71-1:1998/A11:2004

Note 3

31.12.2005

CEN

EN 71-2:2003

Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability

EN 71-2:1993

Date expired

(31.3.2004)

CEN

EN 71-3:1994

Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements

EN 71-3:1988

Date expired

(30.6.1995)

EN 71-3:1994/A1:2000

Note 3

Date expired

(31.10.2000)

EN 71-3:1994/A1:2000/AC:2000

EN 71-3:1994/AC:2002

CEN

EN 71-4:1990

Safety of toys — Part 4: experimental sets for chemistry and related activities

—

EN 71-4:1990/A1:1998

Note 3

Date expired

(31.10.1998)

EN 71-4:1990/A2:2003

Note 3

Date expired

(31.1.2004)

CEN

EN 71-5:1993

Safety of toys — Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets

—

CEN

EN 71-6:1994

Safety of toys — Part 6: Graphical symbol for age warning labelling

—

CEN

EN 71-7:2002

Safety of toys — Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods

—

CEN

EN 71-8:2003

Safety of toys — Part 8: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use

—

CENELEC

EN 50088:1996

Safety of electric toys

None

—

Amendment A2:1997 to EN 50088:1996

Note 3

Date expired

(1.3.2000)

Amendment A1:1996 to EN 50088:1996

Note 3

Date expired

(1.10.2001)

Amendment A3:2002 to EN 50088:1996

Note 3

Date expired

(1.3.2005)

| Note 1 | Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
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Note 1

Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

| Note 3 | In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
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Note 3

In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard (column 3) therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

NOTE:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to Directive 98/34/EC (5) of the European Parliament and of the Council amended by Directive 98/48/EC (6). |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to Directive 98/34/EC (5) of the European Parliament and of the Council amended by Directive 98/48/EC (6).

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages. |
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Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/

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(1)  ESO: European Standardisation Organisation:

| — | CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be) |
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CEN: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11; fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (http://www.cenorm.be)

| — | CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org) |
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CENELEC: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 519 68 71; fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (http://www.cenelec.org)

| — | ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org) |
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ETSI: 650, route des Lucioles, F-06921 Sophia Antipolis, tel. (33) 492 94 42 00; fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (http://www.etsi.org)

Notice: In accordance with the Commission Decision of 30 July 2001 (OJ L 205, 31.7.2001, p. 39), Clause 4.20(d) of EN 71-1:1998, concerning the C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level produced by a toy using percussion caps, grants presumption of conformity only as from 1 August 2001.

Notice: The standard EN 71-1:1998/A8:2003 only addresses the risks caused by ‘small balls’ (as defined in the standard as ‘spherical, ovoid, or ellipsoidal object’) that are designed or intended to be thrown, hit, kicked, rolled, dropped or bounced. Toys containing small balls which are not covered by the standard shall undergo an EC type-examination certificate before placed on the market.

Notice: In accordance with the Commission Decision of 9 March 2005 (OJ L 63, 10.3.2005, p. 27), Clause 4.6 of standard EN 71-1:1998 and Clause 8.14 thereof, in so far as it relates to the 24-hour period during which a toy must be submerged in a container, do not cover all the risks presented by toys and component parts of toys made of expanding materials. The standard does not give a presumption of conformity in that respect.

(5)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

(6)  OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18.

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| 2.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 188/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3900 — CVC/Wavin)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 188/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 25 July 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partner Group Sarl (CVC, Luxemburg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Beheermaatschappij Wavin B.V. (Wavin, Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 25 July 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking CVC Capital Partner Group Sarl (CVC, Luxemburg) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Beheermaatschappij Wavin B.V. (Wavin, Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for CVC: investment fund, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—

for CVC: investment fund,

| — | for Wavin: manufacture and supply of pipe systems. |
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for Wavin: manufacture and supply of pipe systems.

| 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 (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3900 — CVC/Wavin, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3900 — CVC/Wavin, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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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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| 2.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 188/6 |
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2.8.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 188/6

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Status of EC accession to UN/ECE regulations in the area of vehicle approval as of 31 December 2004

(2005/C 188/04)

The Commission publishes hereafter a table summarising the state of UN/ECE regulations as last amended (annexed in the 1958 Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions) to which the EC has acceded as of 31 December 2004.

| Regulation number | Series of amendments

   (1)
   (2) | Supplements to the series

   (1)
   (2) | Short title of Regulation |
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| 1 | 2 | — | Asymmetric headlamps (R2 and/or HS1) |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | Retro-reflecting devices |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | Rear registration-plate lamp |
| 5 | 2 | — | Asymmetric headlamps (Sealed Beam) |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | Direction indicators |
| 7 | 2 | 8 | End-outline marker-, front/rear position-,side-,stop- lamps (M, N and O) |
| 8 | 5 | — | Headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11) |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | Electro-magnetic compatibility |
| 11 | 2 | — | Door latches and hinges |
| 12 | 3 | 3 | Behaviour of steering device under impact |
| 13 | 10 | — | Braking (categories M, N and O) |
| 13H | 0 | 3 | Braking (passenger cars) |
| 14 | 6 | 1 | Seat-belt anchorages |
| 16 | 4 | 16 | Seat belts |
| 17 | 7 | 1 | Seat strength |
| 18 | 3 | — | Anti-theft |
| 19 | 2 | 9 | Front fog lamps |
| 20 | 3 | — | Asymmetric headlamps (H4) |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | Interior fittings |
| 22 | 5 | 1 | Protective helmets and visors for motorcyclists |
| 23 | 0 | 10 | Reversing lamps |
| 24 | 3 | 2 | Diesel smoke and power |
| 25 | 4 | — | Head restraints |
| 26 | 3 | — | External projections |
| 27 | 3 | — | Advance warning triangles |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | Audible warning devices |
| 30 | 2 | 13 | Tyres (motor vehicles and their trailers) |
| 31 | 2 | — | Asymmetric headlamps (halogen sealed beam) |
| 34 | 2 | 1 | Fire risks |
| 37 | 3 | 25 | Filament lamps |
| 38 | 0 | 9 | Rear fog lamps |
| 39 | 0 | 4 | Speedometer |
| 43 | 0 | 8 | Safety glazing |
| 44 | 4 | — | Child restraint system |
| 45 | 1 | 4 | Headlamp cleaners |
| 46 | 2 | — | Rear-view mirrors |
| 48 | 2 | 10 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (M, N and O) |
| 49 | 4 | — | Emissions (diesel, NG & LPG) |
| 50 | 0 | 7 | Front/rear position-, stop-lamps, direction indicators, rear registration-plate lamps (L) |
| 51 | 2 | 3 | Sound levels (M and N) |
| 53 | 1 | 5 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (L3) |
| 54 | 0 | 16 | Tyres (commercial vehicles and their trailers) |
| 56 | 1 | — | Headlamps (mopeds) |
| 57 | 2 | — | Headlamps (motorcycles) |
| 58 | 1 | — | Rear underrun protective device |
| 59 | 0 | — | Replacement silencing systems |
| 60 | 0 | 2 | Driver operated controls — identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators (moped/motorcycles) |
| 62 | 0 | 1 | Anti-theft (moped/motorcycles) |
| 64 | 0 | 2 | Tyres (temporary use spare wheels/tyres) |
| 66 | 0 | — | Strength of superstructure (buses) |
| 67 | 1 | 5 | LPG equipment |
| 69 | 1 | 2 | Rear marking plates for slow moving vehicles |
| 70 | 1 | 3 | Rear marking plates for heavy and long vehicles |
| 71 | 0 | — | Field of vision, agricultural tractors |
| 72 | 1 | — | Headlamps (HS1) (motorcycles) |
| 73 | 0 | — | Lateral protection (goods vehicles and their trailers) |
| 74 | 1 | 3 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (L1) |
| 75 | 0 | 11 | Tyres (motorcycles/mopeds) |
| 77 | 0 | 8 | Parking lamps |
| 78 | 2 | 3 | Braking (category L) |
| 79 | 1 | 3 | Steering equipment |
| 80 | 1 | 2 | Strength of seats and their anchorages (large passenger vehicles) |
| 81 | 0 | — | Rear-view mirrors (motorcycles/mopeds) |
| 82 | 1 | — | Headlamps (HS2 moped) |
| 83 | 5 | 5 | Emissions |
| 85 | 0 | 4 | Power — internal combustion and electric (M and N) |
| 86 | 0 | 2 | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (agricultural tractors) |
| 87 | 0 | 6 | Daytime running lamps |
| 89 | 0 | 1 | Speed limitation devices |
| 90 | 1 | 5 | Replacement brake linings and their assemblies |
| 91 | 0 | 7 | Side marker lamps |
| 93 | 1 | 3 | Front underrun protective devices |
| 96 | 1 | 2 | Diesel emission (agricultural tractors) |
| 97 | 1 | 2 | Alarm systems |
| 98 | 0 | 5 | Headlamps with gas-discharge light sources |
| 99 | 0 | 2 | Gas-discharge light sources |
| 100 | 0 | 1 | Electric vehicle safety |
| 101 | 0 | 6 | CO2 emission/fuel consumption (M1) and electric energy consumption and range (M1 and N1) |
| 102 | 0 | — | Close coupling devices |
| 103 | 0 | 2 | Replacement catalytic converters |
| 104 | 0 | 2 | Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles) |
| 105 | 3 | — | Carriage of dangerous goods — construction of vehicles |
| 106 | 0 | 3 | Tyres (agricultural vehicles) |
| 108 | 0 | 2 | Retreaded tyres (motor vehicles and their trailers) |
| 109 | 0 | 2 | Retreaded tyres (commercial vehicles and their trailers) |
| 110 | 0 | 3 | Compressed natural gas systems |
| 111 | 0 | 1 | Roll-over stability of tank vehicles (N and O) |
| 112 | 0 | 4 | Asymmetrical headlamps (filament lamps) |
| 113 | 0 | 3 | Symmetrical headlamps (filament lamps) |
| 114 | 0 | — | Replacement airbags |
| 115 | 0 | — | LPG-CNG retrofit systems |
| [116] (3) | 0 | — | Unauthorised use (anti-theft and alarm systems) |
| [117] (3) | 0 | — | Tyres — rolling resistance |
| [118] (3) | 0 | — | Fire resistance of interior materials |
| [119] (3) | 0 | — | Cornering lamps |
| [120] (3) | 0 | — | Power — internal combustion (agricultural tractors and mobile machinery) |

Regulation number

Series of amendments

(1)
   (2)

Supplements to the series

(1)
   (2)

Short title of Regulation

1

2

—

Asymmetric headlamps (R2 and/or HS1)

3

2

9

Retro-reflecting devices

4

0

10

Rear registration-plate lamp

5

2

—

Asymmetric headlamps (Sealed Beam)

6

1

12

Direction indicators

7

2

8

End-outline marker-, front/rear position-,side-,stop- lamps (M, N and O)

8

5

—

Headlamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)

10

2

2

Electro-magnetic compatibility

11

2

—

Door latches and hinges

12

3

3

Behaviour of steering device under impact

13

10

—

Braking (categories M, N and O)

13H

0

3

Braking (passenger cars)

14

6

1

Seat-belt anchorages

16

4

16

Seat belts

17

7

1

Seat strength

18

3

—

Anti-theft

19

2

9

Front fog lamps

20

3

—

Asymmetric headlamps (H4)

21

1

3

Interior fittings

22

5

1

Protective helmets and visors for motorcyclists

23

0

10

Reversing lamps

24

3

2

Diesel smoke and power

25

4

—

Head restraints

26

3

—

External projections

27

3

—

Advance warning triangles

28

0

3

Audible warning devices

30

2

13

Tyres (motor vehicles and their trailers)

31

2

—

Asymmetric headlamps (halogen sealed beam)

34

2

1

Fire risks

37

3

25

Filament lamps

38

0

9

Rear fog lamps

39

0

4

Speedometer

43

0

8

Safety glazing

44

4

—

Child restraint system

45

1

4

Headlamp cleaners

46

2

—

Rear-view mirrors

48

2

10

Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (M, N and O)

49

4

—

Emissions (diesel, NG & LPG)

50

0

7

Front/rear position-, stop-lamps, direction indicators, rear registration-plate lamps (L)

51

2

3

Sound levels (M and N)

53

1

5

Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (L3)

54

0

16

Tyres (commercial vehicles and their trailers)

56

1

—

Headlamps (mopeds)

57

2

—

Headlamps (motorcycles)

58

1

—

Rear underrun protective device

59

0

—

Replacement silencing systems

60

0

2

Driver operated controls — identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators (moped/motorcycles)

62

0

1

Anti-theft (moped/motorcycles)

64

0

2

Tyres (temporary use spare wheels/tyres)

66

0

—

Strength of superstructure (buses)

67

1

5

LPG equipment

69

1

2

Rear marking plates for slow moving vehicles

70

1

3

Rear marking plates for heavy and long vehicles

71

0

—

Field of vision, agricultural tractors

72

1

—

Headlamps (HS1) (motorcycles)

73

0

—

Lateral protection (goods vehicles and their trailers)

74

1

3

Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (L1)

75

0

11

Tyres (motorcycles/mopeds)

77

0

8

Parking lamps

78

2

3

Braking (category L)

79

1

3

Steering equipment

80

1

2

Strength of seats and their anchorages (large passenger vehicles)

81

0

—

Rear-view mirrors (motorcycles/mopeds)

82

1

—

Headlamps (HS2 moped)

83

5

5

Emissions

85

0

4

Power — internal combustion and electric (M and N)

86

0

2

Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices (agricultural tractors)

87

0

6

Daytime running lamps

89

0

1

Speed limitation devices

90

1

5

Replacement brake linings and their assemblies

91

0

7

Side marker lamps

93

1

3

Front underrun protective devices

96

1

2

Diesel emission (agricultural tractors)

97

1

2

Alarm systems

98

0

5

Headlamps with gas-discharge light sources

99

0

2

Gas-discharge light sources

100

0

1

Electric vehicle safety

101

0

6

CO2 emission/fuel consumption (M1) and electric energy consumption and range (M1 and N1)

102

0

—

Close coupling devices

103

0

2

Replacement catalytic converters

104

0

2

Retro-reflective markings (heavy and long vehicles)

105

3

—

Carriage of dangerous goods — construction of vehicles

106

0

3

Tyres (agricultural vehicles)

108

0

2

Retreaded tyres (motor vehicles and their trailers)

109

0

2

Retreaded tyres (commercial vehicles and their trailers)

110

0

3

Compressed natural gas systems

111

0

1

Roll-over stability of tank vehicles (N and O)

112

0

4

Asymmetrical headlamps (filament lamps)

113

0

3

Symmetrical headlamps (filament lamps)

114

0

—

Replacement airbags

115

0

—

LPG-CNG retrofit systems

[116] (3)

0

—

Unauthorised use (anti-theft and alarm systems)

[117] (3)

0

—

Tyres — rolling resistance

[118] (3)

0

—

Fire resistance of interior materials

[119] (3)

0

—

Cornering lamps

[120] (3)

0

—

Power — internal combustion (agricultural tractors and mobile machinery)

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(1)  This column lists the latest amendment to the Regulation concerned that the European Communities has acceded to by 31.12.2004. Some of the more recent series of amendments or supplements to the series of amendments will enter into force after that date. The date of entry into force of these amendments should be checked in the latest version of the UN-ECE status document TRANS/WP.29/343/Rev.xx, available at:

http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdocstts.html.

(2)  All relevant corrigenda up until 31/12/2004 have also been adopted, unless otherwise indicated.

(3)  This Regulation has not entered into force as of 31.12.2004.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3862 — Bilfinger Berger/WIB/JVC)

(2005/C 188/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 26 July 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in German and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3862. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3862. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3813 — Fortune Brands/Allied Domecq)

(2005/C 188/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 10 June 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

—

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3813. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3813. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3643 — Sephora/El Corte Ingles/JV)

(2005/C 188/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 9 March 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in Spanish and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

—

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3643. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3643. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.3832 — MatlinPatterson L.P./Matussière & Forest)

(2005/C 188/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 4 July 2005, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

—

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3832. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex) |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32005M3832. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex)

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid

(2005/C 188/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No: XT 87/02

Member State: Germany

Region: Bavaria

Recipient: Sozialer Hilfsdienst Weiße Feder gemeinnützige GmbH, Munich

Legal basis: Bayerische Haushaltsordnung (BayHO)

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999

EPPD zu Ziel 3

Ergänzendes Programmplanungsdokument Ziel 3

Total amount of aid granted to the recipient: Total eligible costs: EUR 295 794

ESF: EUR 54 786

Maximum aid intensity: 80 %

Date of implementation: October/November 2002

Payment of individual aid: Last payment expected to be in June 2004

Project duration: 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2003

Objective: This is a general training measure for unemployed mentally ill and mentally handicapped persons with a view to placement on the general labour market. The aim is to provide skills in maintenance work and housekeeping. The measure will help to provide transferable skills which will significantly improve the placement potential of the participants. The measure is based on the framework plan for general vocational skill acquisition measures for the handicapped and mentally ill in Bavarian integration firms/self-help firms of 18.7.2001.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Other services

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Regierung von Oberbayern |
| --- |
| Integrationsamt |
| D-80534 Munich |

Regierung von Oberbayern

Integrationsamt

D-80534 Munich

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 364/2004 of 25 February 2004 as regards the extension of its scope to include aid for research and development

(2005/C 188/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| Aid No | XS 64/04 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Spain |
| Region | La Rioja |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | Ayuda a la elaboración de protocolos familiares |
| Legal basis | Resolución de 1 de junio de 2004 del presidente de la Agencia de desarrollo económico de La Rioja, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la concesión de ayudas para la elaboracion de protocolos familiares de las empresas, y su convocatoria para el año 2004. (B.O.R de 6 de julio de 2004) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | EUR 33 000 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 6.7.2004 |
| Duration of scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.12.2006, max. until 30.6.2007 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors concerned | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | Yes |
| Limited to specific sectors | |
| — | Coalmining |

Aid No

XS 64/04

Member State

Spain

Region

La Rioja

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Ayuda a la elaboración de protocolos familiares

Legal basis

Resolución de 1 de junio de 2004 del presidente de la Agencia de desarrollo económico de La Rioja, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la concesión de ayudas para la elaboracion de protocolos familiares de las empresas, y su convocatoria para el año 2004. (B.O.R de 6 de julio de 2004)

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

EUR 33 000

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

6.7.2004

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.12.2006, max. until 30.6.2007

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors concerned

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Yes

Limited to specific sectors

—

Coalmining

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

or

Steel

Shipbuilding

Synthetic fibres

Motor vehicles

Other manufacturing

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

or

Transport services

Financial services

Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Agencia de desarrollo economico de La Rioja

Address:

| C/. Muro de la Mata 13-14 |
| --- |
| E-26071 Logroño (La Rioja) |

C/. Muro de la Mata 13-14

E-26071 Logroño (La Rioja)

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

Yes

| Aid No | XS 145/03 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | United Kingdom |
| Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid | WRAP (SME) Capital Support Scheme
  WRAP (SME) Lease Guarantee Scheme |
| Legal basis | Section 153 Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (No 2) Order 2000 (SI 2000:2211) |
| Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company | Aid scheme | Annual overall amount | |
| 2002 | GBP 765 000 |
| 2003 | GBP 1 300 000 |
| 2004 | GBP 5 700 000 |
| 2005 | GBP 4 200 000 |
| Total | GBP 11 965 000 |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Individual aid | Overall aid amount | |
| Loans guaranteed | |
| Maximum aid intensity | In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation | Yes | |
| Date of implementation | 31.3.2003 |
| Duration of the scheme or individual aid award | Until 31.3.2006 |
| Objective of aid | Aid to SMEs | Yes | |
| Economic sectors | All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs | |
| Limited to specific sectors | Recycling |
| — | Coalmining |

Aid No

XS 145/03

Member State

United Kingdom

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

WRAP (SME) Capital Support Scheme

WRAP (SME) Lease Guarantee Scheme

Legal basis

Section 153 Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (No 2) Order 2000 (SI 2000:2211)

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

Aid scheme

Annual overall amount

2002

GBP 765 000

2003

GBP 1 300 000

2004

GBP 5 700 000

2005

GBP 4 200 000

Total

GBP 11 965 000

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid

Overall aid amount

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity

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

Yes

Date of implementation

31.3.2003

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award

Until 31.3.2006

Objective of aid

Aid to SMEs

Yes

Economic sectors

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Limited to specific sectors

Recycling

—

Coalmining

| — | All manufacturing |
| --- | --- |

—

All manufacturing

or

Steel

Shipbuilding

Synthetic fibres

Motor vehicles

Other manufacturing

| — | All services |
| --- | --- |

—

All services

or

Transport services

Financial services

Other services

Name and address of the granting authority

Name:

Waste & Resources Action Programme

Liz Goodwin

Address:

| The Old Academy, 21 Horse Fair, Banbury |
| --- |
| Oxon OX16 0AH |

The Old Academy, 21 Horse Fair, Banbury

Oxon OX16 0AH

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation

The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid,

| (a) | if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and






  — | the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

if the total eligible costs are at least EUR 25 million and

—

the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %,

| — | in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or |
| --- | --- |

—

in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or

| (b) | if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 million.

Yes

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Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2005/C 188/11)

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Aid No: XS 70/03

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: Objective 2 Map United Kingdom

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Objective 2 2000-2006 SME Trade Fair Support

Legal basis: Industrial Development Act 1982, Sections 7 & 11.

Section 2 of the Local Government Act 2000.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Annual expenditure of Objective 2 measures:

2003: EUR 33,34 million

2004: EUR 33,03 million

2005: EUR 21,59 million

2006: EUR 20,34 million

Total: EUR 108,30 million

Maximum aid intensity: 50 % towards the cost of first-time support for trade fairs and exhibitions from the combination of public sources. No one SME will receive more than EUR 15 000 000 in assistance

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: No award will be given after 30 June 2007

Objective of aid: To enable SMEs fulfilling the definition in Annex 1 of the block exemption located in the Objective 2 region to initially access trade fairs and exhibitions in order to improve their marketing potential.

Economic sector(s) concerned: All sectors excluding sensitive sectors: coal mining, steel manufacture, ship building, synthetic fibre production, motor vehicle manufacture and tier 1 suppliers, transport services and financial services.

Name and address of granting authority: Administering Authorities:

Government Office for the East of England

Government Office for the East Midlands

Government Office for London

Government Office for the North East

Government Office for the North West [Liverpool]

Government Office for the North West [Manchester]

Government Office for the South East

Government Office for the South West

Government Office for the West Midlands

Government Office for Yorkshire and Humberside

Welsh Assembly Government

Scottish Executive

Government of Gibraltar [Department of Trade, Industry and Telecommunications]

Contact for correspondence:

Department of Trade and Industry

Regional European Funds Directorate

3 Floor, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET

Aid No: XS 133/03

Member State: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Title of aid scheme: Automatic fiscal aid measures to support the productive base

Legal basis:

| — | Art. 1 legge 341/95 e s.m. e i. di cui alla legge 266/97 |
| --- | --- |

—

Art. 1 legge 341/95 e s.m. e i. di cui alla legge 266/97

| — | Decreto legislativo 112/98, art. 19 |
| --- | --- |

—

Decreto legislativo 112/98, art. 19

| — | Decreto legislativo 123/98 |
| --- | --- |

—

Decreto legislativo 123/98

| — | Decreto Giunta regionale n. 6108/03 |
| --- | --- |

—

Decreto Giunta regionale n. 6108/03

Annual expenditure planned: EUR 20 million

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity for the individual firm, expressed in gross grant equivalent (gge), may not exceed 15 % of the total investment cost in the case of small firms or 7,5 % in the case of medium-sized firms.

Where the areas covered by the scheme qualify for exemption under Article 87(3)(c) of the Treaty, the aid ceiling is 18 % gge for small firms and 14 % gge for medium-sized firms.

Date of implementation: November 2003, when the Commission received the notification.

Duration of scheme: Period 2003-06

Objective of aid: The aid in the form of a tax bonus is intended for expenditure on measures to set up new plant, and to expand, modernise, restructure, convert, reactivate and relocate production plant.

Economic sectors concerned: ISTAT Codes 1991

Section C — Mining and quarrying

Section D — Manufacturing

Section F — Construction

Division K 72 — Computer and related activities

Division K 74 — Other professional and business activities

Division I 63 — Supporting and auxiliary transport activities

Firms engaged in the production, processing or marketing of products listed in Annex I to the EC Treaty and firms in the shipbuilding industry are excluded.

The recipient firms must be financially and economically sound.

Name and address of the granting authority: Regione Toscana, via di Novoli 26, I-50127 Firenze

Additional information: Activities linked to exporting, i.e. the actual exporting of goods, the establishment and operation of a foreign distribution network and other current expenditure linked to exporting are excluded, and the aid is not conditional on the preferential use of domestic rather than imported products.

Only expenditure incurred since the date on which the aid application was submitted is eligible.

Only consultancy services that are not continuous or regular, or connected with the normal operating expenses of the firm are eligible for aid.

Aid No: XS 138/03

Member State: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Title of aid scheme: Automatic fiscal aid measures to support the productive base.

Legal basis:

Legge n. 341/95 e s.m. di cui alla legge n. 266/97; decreto legislativo n. 112/98, art. 19; decreto legislativo n. 123/98; Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001; delibera di Giunta regionale n. 109 — 10275 dell'1.8.2003

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme:

| | 2003: EUR 34 500 000 |
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2003: EUR 34 500 000

| | 2004: EUR 45 000 000 |
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2004: EUR 45 000 000

| | 2005: EUR 45 000 000 |
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2005: EUR 45 000 000

| | 2006: EUR 45 000 000 |
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2006: EUR 45 000 000

Maximum aid intensity: For tangible and intangible investments and for consultancy the aid intensity applicable will be 8 % nge + 10 % gge for small firms and 8 % nge + 6 % gge for medium-sized firms, where the production plant is in areas of the region which fall within the scope of Article 87(3)(c); for small and medium-sized firms with production plant in other areas of the region the aid intensity will be 15 % gge and 7,5 % gge respectively.

In any case no large individual amounts of aid will be granted, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001.

Date of implementation: 27 October 2003 (no aid will be granted in any event before this summary has been notified to the Commission)

Duration of scheme:

Objective of aid: The aid, in the form of a tax bonus, is intended for tangible or intangible fixed assets for measures to set up new plant, and to expand, modernise, restructure, convert, reactivate and relocate production plant in the region.

Economic sector(s) concerned: SMEs with production plant in the region operating in the following sectors:

mining and quarrying, manufacturing, production and distribution of electricity, gas and water, construction covered by sections C, D, E and F of the ISTAT 1991 classification of economic activities. The sections eligible for aid under subsection DA are: 15.52; 15.81.1; 15.81.2; 15.82; 15.85; 15.88; 15.89.1; 15.89.2; 15.96; 15.98; 15.99.

Firms operating in the following sectors are also eligible for aid:

the telecommunications sector;

services which could have a positive influence on the development of the above production activities.

The scheme is subject to the exclusions and limitations laid down by the Community rules for the steel industry, shipbuilding, synthetic fibres, motor manufacturing and the transport industry.

Name and address of granting authority:

| Regione Piemonte |
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| Direzione Industria |
| Via Pisano n. 6, I-10152 Torino |

Regione Piemonte

Direzione Industria

Via Pisano n. 6, I-10152 Torino

Other information: The aid scheme does not apply to export-related activities, i.e. aid directly linked to the quantities exported, to the establishment and operation of a distribution network or to other current expenditure linked to the export activity, and aid contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods.

The scheme does not apply to firms active in the production, marketing or processing of agricultural products, as referred to in Annex 1 to the EC Treaty.

Only expenditure incurred since the date on which the aid application was submitted is eligible.

Only consultancy services that are not continuous or regular, or connected with the normal operating expenses of the firm are eligible for aid.

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II Acts adopted under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union

| 2.8.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 188/19 |
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2.8.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 188/19

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COUNCIL DECISION 2005/.../JHA

of

amending Decision 2003/170/JHA on the common use of liaison officers posted abroad by the law enforcement agencies of the Member States

(2005/C 188/12)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(a), (b) and (c), Article 30(2)(c) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,

Having regard to the initiative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (2),

Whereas:

Following the evaluation of the implementation of Council Decision 2003/170/JHA (3), certain provisions of that Decision should be amended to take account of current practice relating to the use by the Member States of Europol liaison officers posted abroad in order to channel information in accordance with the Europol Convention (4), and relating to the initiative for holding liaison officers meetings,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Amendment of Council Decision 2003/170/JHA

Council Decision 2003/170/JHA is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1(1):
  ‘In this Decision, “Europol liaison officer” means a Europol employee, posted abroad to one or more third countries or to international organisations to support and coordinate the cooperation with the authorities in those countries or organisations and Europol by facilitating the exchange of information between them.’; |
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1.

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1(1):

‘In this Decision, “Europol liaison officer” means a Europol employee, posted abroad to one or more third countries or to international organisations to support and coordinate the cooperation with the authorities in those countries or organisations and Europol by facilitating the exchange of information between them.’;

| 2. | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1(2):
  ‘This Decision is without prejudice to Europol liaison officers' tasks within the framework of the Europol Convention, its implementing arrangements, and cooperation agreements concluded between Europol and the third country or international organisation concerned.’; |
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2.

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 1(2):

‘This Decision is without prejudice to Europol liaison officers' tasks within the framework of the Europol Convention, its implementing arrangements, and cooperation agreements concluded between Europol and the third country or international organisation concerned.’;

| 3. | the following sentence shall be added to Article 4(1):
  ‘Such meetings may also be held at the initiative of any other Member State and especially of those Member States acting as a 'lead nation' for the EU cooperation in a particular country or region.’; |
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3.

the following sentence shall be added to Article 4(1):

‘Such meetings may also be held at the initiative of any other Member State and especially of those Member States acting as a 'lead nation' for the EU cooperation in a particular country or region.’;

| 4. | the following paragraphs shall be added to Article 8:
  ‘3.   In accordance with national law and the Europol Convention, Member States may make a request to Europol to use Europol liaison officers seconded to third countries or international organisations, with a view to the exchange of relevant information. Requests shall be addressed to Europol via the Member States' national units in accordance with the Europol Convention.
  4.   Europol shall ensure that its liaison officers seconded to third countries and international organisations provide it with information relating to serious threats to Member States of criminal offences for which Europol is competent under the Europol Convention. Such information shall be communicated to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned via the national units in accordance with the Europol Convention.’. |
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4.

the following paragraphs shall be added to Article 8:

‘3.   In accordance with national law and the Europol Convention, Member States may make a request to Europol to use Europol liaison officers seconded to third countries or international organisations, with a view to the exchange of relevant information. Requests shall be addressed to Europol via the Member States' national units in accordance with the Europol Convention.

4.   Europol shall ensure that its liaison officers seconded to third countries and international organisations provide it with information relating to serious threats to Member States of criminal offences for which Europol is competent under the Europol Convention. Such information shall be communicated to the competent authorities of the Member States concerned via the national units in accordance with the Europol Convention.’.

Article 2

Application to Gibraltar

This Decision shall apply to Gibraltar.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force 14 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at ...

For the Council

The President

...

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(1)  OJ ...

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(2)  OJ ...

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(3)  OJ L 67, 12.3.2003, p. 27.

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(4)  OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 1.

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III Notices

Commission

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2.8.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 188/21

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Call for the submission of proposals under a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection

(2005/C 188/13)

Under the terms of Decision No 466/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 laying down a Community action programme promoting environmental NGOs (1) primarily active in the field of the environment, the Commission invites European non-governmental organisations, which are primarily active in the field of environmental protection and enhancement with a view to sustainable development to present proposals with a view to obtaining a financial contribution. NGOs also active in the field of animal protection may participate in this Programme, provided that such activities serve to achieve environmental protection objectives (within the principles of Article 174 of the EC Treaty).

Financial assistance under this Call for Proposals is subject to the availability of funds.

Contributions would be towards the costs that European environmental NGOs have to bear in carrying out the activities provided for in their 2006 annual work programme. Applicant organisations should be operating at a European level, either singly or in the form of several coordinated associations, with a structure (membership base) and activities covering at least three European countries. Coverage of two European countries is acceptable, provided that the primary objective of the activities is to support the development and implementation of Community environmental policy.

The Programme will be open to the participation of European NGOs established (legally registered) in either:

| — | the Member States, |
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the Member States,

| — | Bulgaria, Romania, |
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Bulgaria, Romania,

| — | Turkey, |
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Turkey,

| — | Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Croatia. |
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Croatia.

The participation of NGOs from Bulgaria and Turkey is subject to the formal agreement between the government of each of these States and the Community, as these countries have not yet signed agreements. Only organisations from countries that have formally signed such agreements with the Community to participate in the action programme will be considered. Compliance with this criterion will be checked only at the final selection stage in December 2005.

Financial assistance under this Call for Proposals may be provided for activities, which involve contributing to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation in different regions of Europe. The Programme will also contribute to the strengthening of small regional or local associations working to apply the ‘acquis communautaire’ in relation to the environment and sustainable development in their local area.

Support from this Programme will target the priority areas from the Sixth Environment Action Programme (2):

| — | Limiting climate change, |
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Limiting climate change,

| — | Nature and bio-diversity — protecting a unique resource, |
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Nature and bio-diversity — protecting a unique resource,

| — | Health and environment, |
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Health and environment,

| — | Ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and waste. |
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Ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and waste.

In addition to the areas mentioned above, implementation and enforcement of Community environmental legislation and environmental education will also remain of interest.

When awarding grants, the Commission will also pay due attention to participation from countries and regions previously under-represented in the Programme, with focus on the new Member States and the non-member States.

The Programme is a co-financing instrument. The rate of overall Community assistance shall not exceed 70 % of the applicant's average audited annual eligible expenses during the preceding two years in the case of NGOs based in the Community, or 80 % in the case of NGOs based in the Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey and the Balkan countries, nor 80 % of the applicant's eligible expenses for the current year. The amount of a grant will only become final once the audited financial statement of the beneficiary has been accepted by the Commission.

Beneficiaries will be selected on the basis of the criteria set out in the information dossier relating to this Call for Proposals and within the limits of the available budget.

The procedure for the appraisal of a request is as follows:

| — | receipt, recording and acknowledgement of receipt by the Commission, |
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receipt, recording and acknowledgement of receipt by the Commission,

| — | examination by the services of the Commission, |
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examination by the services of the Commission,

| — | formulation of the final decision and communication of the result to the applicant. |
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formulation of the final decision and communication of the result to the applicant.

The decision of the Commission is final.

The entire procedure is strictly confidential. In the event of approval by the Commission, a single contract (expressed in euro) will be concluded between the Commission and the party submitting the proposal.

The information dossier relating to this Call for Proposals which sets out the eligibility, selection and award criteria (including details of the weighting system) and the application, assessment and approval procedure, can be obtained by applying in writing to the following address (preferably by fax):

| Secretariat DG Environment A.3 |
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| European Commission |
| Office: BU-5 06/130 |
| B-1049 Brussels |
| Fax (00) (32-2) 299 10 68 |

Secretariat DG Environment A.3

European Commission

Office: BU-5 06/130

B-1049 Brussels

Fax (00) (32-2) 299 10 68

It may alternatively be downloaded from the Commission web site at the following address:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/funding/intro_en.htm

Proposals must be submitted by 3 October 2005 at the latest.

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(1)  OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, pp. 1-6

(2)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, pp. 1-15

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