Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2002/C 262/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision: 7.5.2002

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 3/02

Title: Shipbuilding - Development aid to Namibia

Objective: To support the development of the fishing sector in Namibia, via the purchase of a support vessel with a capacity of 1400 grt. The support vessel is to be used to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources

Legal basis: Programa financiero bilateral entre España y la República de Namibia

Budget: Subsidised loan of EUR 6056500 with a repayment period of 30 years, a period of grace of 10 years and an interest rate of 0,35 % p.a.

Aid intensity or amount: 40,103 %

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Date of adoption of the decision: 24.7.2002

Member State: Germany (Berlin)

Aid No: N 360/02

Title: Aid in favour of BAE Berliner Batteriefabrik GmbH and MODAC GmbH

Objective: Rescue aid

Legal basis: Konsolidierungsfonds I des Landes Berlin

Aid intensity or amount: EUR 1022000

Duration: Six to 12 months

Other information: Commitment by Germany to communicate to the Commission, within six months after authorisation of the rescue measure, a restructuring plan or a liquidation plan or proof that the loan has been reimbursed in full

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Date of adoption of the decision: 11.9.2002

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 456/02

Title: Temporary stopping of fishing for northern hake (Galicia)

Objective: To compensate vessel owners and fishermen for the temporary stopping of fishing owing to the introduction of a measure to protect hake stocks

Legal basis: Orden de la Xunta de Galicia por la que se establece una parada temporal de la flota que dirige su actividad a la merluza en el área de NEAFC y se regula la concesión de indemnizaciones a los pescadores y propietarios de buques afectados

Budget: EUR 4666261

Aid intensity or amount: In accordance with the rates laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999

Duration: 45 days between July and September 2002

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Date of adoption of the decision: 11.9.2002

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 458/02

Title: Inshore fishing (Galicia)

Objective: To implement structural measures for inshore fishing included in the Community support framework

Legal basis: Orden por la que se establecen las bases y condiciones para la adopción de medidas complementarias en la pesca costera artesanal y se regula el procedimiento de concesión de primas globales a tanto alzado

Budget: EUR 13485745

Aid intensity or amount: In accordance with the rates laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999

Duration: 2000 to 2006

Other information: Annual report

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Date of adoption of the decision: 6.9.2002

Member State: Italian Republic

Aid No: N 519/02

Title: Extension of a scheme to reduce social charges in the maritime cabotage sector

Objective: To promote the competitiveness of shipowners active in the maritime cabotage sector

Legal basis: Legge italiana n. 448/2001

Budget: Maximum EUR 71,56 million/year

Aid intensity or amount: 80 %

Duration: One year

Other information: Extension of a scheme already approved by the Commission for three years

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Date of adoption of the decision: 18.9.2002

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: N 523/02

Title: Channel Tunnel rail link IV (CTRL)

Objective: To restructure the financial arrangements providing for public support currently in place for the construction of the Channel Tunnel rail link and to ensure that the private sector insolvement is maintained

Legal basis: The Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996

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Date of adoption of the decision: 19.6.2002

Member State: Denmark

Aid No: N 99/02

Title: Prolongation of delivery limits for two ships built at Odense Shipyard

Objective: Shipbuilding

Legal basis: Lov 1009 om kontraktbetinget driftsstøtte til skibsbygning, 23. december 1998

Aid intensity or amount: 9 % of the contract value of the vessel

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Date of adoption of the decision: 4.9.2002

Member State: Sweden

Aid No: NN 31/01

Title: Structural assistance for the fishing industry Objective 1, in Södra Skogslän in Norra Norrland

Objective: Structural assistance for the adjustment of fishing effort and the development of the fishing industry

Legal basis: Förordning (1994:1716) om fisket, vattenbruket och fiskerinäringen

Budget: The total national budget is EUR 39140000. This is broken down as follows:

- outside Objective 1: EUR 34980000

- Södra Skogslän: EUR 2700000

- Norra Norrland: EUR 1460000

Aid intensity or amount: In conformity with the guidelines for the examination of State aid to fisheries and aquaculture (OJ C 100, 27.3.97, p. 12) and council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999

Duration: 2000 to 2006

Other information: Annual report

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Date of adoption of the decision: 11.9.2002

Member State: Sweden (Södra Skogslän and Norra Norrland)

Aid No: NN 79/02

Title: Compensation for cessation of salmon fishing

Objective: To compensate fishermen for the cessation of salmon fishing necessitated under the IBSFC salmon recovery plan

Legal basis: Förordning (1994:1716) om fisket, vattenbruket och fiskerinäringen

Budget: SEK 300000 (approximately EUR 33000)

Aid intensity or amount: Rates of assistance established on the basis of Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999

Duration: 2000, 2001 and, depending on the availability of funds, 2002

Other information: Annual report

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