EN Official Journal of the European Union C 304/21

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

(2007/C 304/14)

XA Number: XA 197/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Brežice

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: „Finančna sredstva za ohranjanje in spodbujanje razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Brežice“

Legal basis: Pravilnik o ohranjanju in spodbujanju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Brežice za programsko obdobje 2007-2013

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

2007: EUR 85 544,99

2008: EUR 192 000

2009: EUR 192 000

2010: EUR 192 000

2011: EUR 192 000

2012: EUR 192 000

2013: EUR 192 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in farms for primary production: — up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs for investment in other areas, — where the share of aid for investment in farms applies to young farmers within five years of setting up, the amount of public financing is 10 % higher. The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures.

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

3. Technical support in the agricultural sector: — up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues, websites and of disseminating scientific knowledge. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

4. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products: — up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

Date of implementation: August 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

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

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture: Arable and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

Občina Brežice Cesta prvih borcev 18 SLO-8250 Brežice

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200770&dhid=91136

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

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

Signature of the person responsible in the Municipality of Brežice:

Mayor

Ivan MOLAN

XA Number: XA 198/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Bistrica ob Sotli

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: „Podpora programom razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Bistrica ob Sotli 2007-2013“

Legal basis: Pravilnik o ohranjanju in spodbujanju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Bistrica ob Sotli za izvedbo programov pomoči (Poglavje II.)

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

2007: EUR 16 480

2008: EUR 18 952

2009: EUR 21 795

2010: EUR 25 064

2011: EUR 28 823

2012: EUR 33 147

2013: EUR 38 199

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in farms for primary production: — up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 up to 2010; Commission Regulation (EC) No 1698/2006 after 2010) or in other areas pursuant to Article 36(a)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, designated as such by Member States in accordance with Articles 50 and 94 of that Regulation, — up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, — up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland and pastures and provide means of access on farms.

2. Conservation of traditional buildings: — up to 100 % of the real costs as regards non-productive features, — up to 75 % of actual costs as regards productive assets on farms in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas, (farm buildings: granaries, drying frames, beehives), provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm.

3. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums: — the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops, products and livestock against disease.

4. Aid for land reparcelling: — up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred, including inspection costs.

5. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products: — up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6. Provision of technical support: — up to 100 % of eligible costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and publications such as catalogues and websites. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

Date of implementation: August 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on conservation and the promotion of agricultural and rural development in the municipality of Bistrica ob Sotli for the implementation of aid programmes includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture: Arable and livestock farming

In the case of investment in agricultural holdings, aid is not granted for the breeding of warm-blooded horses, poultry or rabbits.

Name and address of granting authority:

Občina Bistrica ob Sotli Bistrica ob Sotli 17 SLO-3256 Bistrica ob Sotli

Web address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200770&dhid=91135

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

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

Signature of person responsible:

Mayor of the Municipality of Bistrica ob Sotli

Jožef PREGRAD

XA Number: XA 199/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Municipality of Velenje

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: „Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Mestni občini Velenje za programsko obdobje 2007-2013“

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v Mestni občini Velenje za programsko obdobje 2007-2013

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

2007: EUR 22 196

2008: EUR 22 771

2009: EUR 23 652

2010: EUR 24 542

2011: EUR 25 438

2012: EUR 26 710

2013: EUR 28 045

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in farms for primary production: — up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, — up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, — up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas, where the investment is made by young farmers within five years of setting up. The purpose of the aid is to invest in the restoration of farm features, to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops and to improve farmland, to provide private means of access on farms and to invest in pastures.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings: — up to 100 % of the real costs as regards non-productive features, — up to 75 % of actual costs as regards productive assets on farms in less-favoured areas, or 60 % in other areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm, — additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest: — up to 100 % of actual costs, where relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities, — where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution is at least 55 % or 45 % respectively, — where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least equal to 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution is at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums: — the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and products and to insure livestock against disease.

5. Aid for land reparcelling: — up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs incurred.

6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products: — up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7. Provision of technical support: — up to 100 % of the eligible costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services, the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions and fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and farmer replacement services during illness or holidays. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

Date of implementation: 2007 (or the date on which the Rules enter into force)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

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

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

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

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

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

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Arable and livestock farming

Name and address of granting authority:

Mestna občina Velenje Titov trg 1 SLO-3320 Velenje

Web address: http://arhiva.velenje.si/pravilnik %20kmetijstvo %20jul07.doc

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

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

Signature of person responsible:

Srečko MEH

Mayor of Velenje