EN Official Journal of the European Union C 231/1

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

2010/C 231/01

Date of adoption of the decision 28.4.2010 Reference number of State Aid N 16/10 Member State Germany Region — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Beihilfe für Absatzförderung und Werbemaßnahmen gemäß Ziffer 2.1 der Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung des Absatzes landwirtschaftlicher Erzeugnisse und Qualitätsprodukte 421-40304-NI Legal basis — Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung des Absatzes landwirtschaftlicher Erzeugnisse und Qualitätsprodukte — Verwaltungsvorschriften zu § 44 LHO Type of measure Scheme Objective To stimulate sales of agricultural produce and quality products and there through improve the economic activity and added value in the agricultural sector in Lower Saxony. Notably, the measure aims to bring quality characteristics of agricultural produce and the production methods thereof to the knowledge of consumers. Form of aid Direct grant Budget EUR 1,24 million in total Intensity 50 % Duration (period) Until 31 December 2013 Economic sectors Agricultural Name and address of the granting authority Niedersächisches Ministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft, Verbraucherschutz und Landesentwicklung Calenberger Strasse 2 30169 Hannover DEUTSCHLAND Other information —

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Date of adoption of the decision 6.5.2010 Reference number of State Aid N 54/10 Member State Germany Region — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Modellvorhaben „Demonstrationsbetriebe Pflanzenschutz“ Legal basis — Nationaler Aktionsplan zur nachhaltigen Anwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln — Richtlinie über die Förderung des Modellvorhabens „Demonstrationsbetriebe integrierter Pflanzenschutz“ im Rahmen des Nationalen Aktionsplans zur nachhaltigen Anwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln — Richtlinien für Zuwendungsanträge auf Ausgabenbasis — AZA — § 44 der Bundeshaushaltsordnung (BHO) und zugehörige Verwaltungsvorschriften Type of measure Scheme Objective To prepare Germany for the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides. In accordance with the Directive, Member States shall establish or support the establishment of necessary conditions for the implementation of integrated pest management. The demonstration projects should contribute towards the establishment of these conditions by implementing the newest knowledge and processes in the area of integrated pest management and demonstrate these to primary producers, advisers and the public. Form of aid Direct grant and subsidised consultancy services Budget EUR 4,2 million in total Intensity 100 % Duration (period) Until 31 December 2013 Economic sectors Agricultural Name and address of the granting authority Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung 53168 Bonn DEUTSCHLAND Other information —

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Date of adoption of the decision 28.4.2010 Reference number of State Aid N 61/10 Member State Italy Region Umbria Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Ricostituzione del potenziale forestale e interventi preventivi Legal basis Programma di sviluppo rurale della Regione Umbria per il periodo di programmazione 2007-2013, approvato con la decisione C(2009) 10316 della Commissione del 15 dicembre 2009 Type of measure Aid scheme Objective Aid to the forestry sector Form of aid Direct grant Budget Annual maximum expenditure: EUR 1,975 million Overall maximum amount: EUR 7,9 million Intensity Up to 100 % of eligible costs Duration (period) 31 December 2013 Economic sectors Forestry sector Name and address of the granting authority Regione Umbria Via Mario Angeloni 61 06124 Perugia PG ITALIA Other information —

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Date of adoption of the decision 28.4.2010 Reference number of State Aid N 71/10 Member State United Kingdom Region — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) UK extension of the short-term provision of small amounts of compatible aid to primary agricultural producers Legal basis The Agricultural Act 1986 and the Agriculture Act (Northern Ireland) 1949 Type of measure Scheme Objective Aid to remedy serious disturbances in the economy Form of aid Direct grant, interest rate subsidy, loans with an aid element, aid in the form of guarantees Budget GBP 20 million Intensity 100 % Duration (period) Until 31 December 2010 Economic sectors Agricultural sector Name and address of the granting authority Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Nobel House 17 Smith Square London SW1P 3JR UNITED KINGDOM Other information —

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Date of adoption of the decision 28.4.2010 Reference number of State Aid N 87/10 Member State Spain Region — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Ayudas a las agrupaciones de productores de plantas vivas y de productos de la floricultura para mejorar la producción, la comercialización y la formación Legal basis Proyecto de Real Decreto por el que se establecen medidas de apoyo a las agrupaciones de productores de plantas vivas y de productos de la floricultura para mejorar la producción, la comercialización y la formación. Ley 30/1992 de 26 de noviembre de Regimén Jurídico de las Administraciones Públicas y del Procedimiento Administrativo Común Real Decreto 233/2002 de 1 de marzo, que establece los requisitos para el reconocimiento de Agrupaciones de Productores de plantas vivas y productos de la floricultura y fija ayudas a la constitución y funcionamiento administrativo. Ley 38/2003, de 17 de noviembre. General de Subvenciones Ley 47/2003, de 26 de noviembre, General Presupuestaria Type of measure Aid scheme Objective Aid for investment in agricultural holdings Form of aid Direct grant Budget Overall maximum amount: EUR 8,3 million Intensity Up to 40 % of eligible costs Duration (period) 31 December 2013 Economic sectors Floriculture Name and address of the granting authority Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino Po de Infanta Isabel, 1 28014 Madrid ESPAÑA Other information —

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