ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Information from the Commission concerning the non-application of certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698 by the United Kingdom

COVID-19 outbreak

(Regulation (EU) 2020/698 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 laying down specific and temporary measures in view of the COVID-19 outbreak concerning the renewal or extension of certain certificates, licences and authorisations and the postponement of certain periodic checks and periodic training in certain areas of transport legislation (OJ L 165, 27.5.2020, p. 10))

(2020/C 183 I/06)

Notification by: the United Kingdom

In conformity with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698, the United Kingdom informed the Commission on 1 June 2020 that it has decided not to apply certain provisions of the Regulation (EU) 2020/698.

Provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698 that the United Kingdom has decided not to apply:

— Article 5(1) concerning the time limits for the periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers under Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1);

— Article 5(2) concerning the validity of roadworthiness certificates under Directive 2014/45/EU;

— Article 7(1) concerning the validity of the Community licence for road haulage under Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2);

— Article 8(1) concerning the validity of Community licence for passenger transport under Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).

(1) Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51).

(2) Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72).

(3) Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88).
Information from the Commission concerning the non-application of certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698 by Slovenia

COVID-19 outbreak

(Regulation (EU) 2020/698 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 laying down specific and temporary measures in view of the COVID-19 outbreak concerning the renewal or extension of certain certificates, licences and authorisations and the postponement of certain periodic checks and periodic training in certain areas of transport legislation (OJ L 165, 27.5.2020, p. 10))

(2020/C 200 I/01)

Notification by: Slovenia

In conformity with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698, Slovenia informed the Commission on 11 June 2020 that it has decided not to apply certain provisions of the Regulation (EU) 2020/698.

Provisions of Regulation (EU) 2020/698 that Slovenia has decided not to apply:

— Article 3(1) concerning the validity of driving licences under Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1);

— Article 4(1) concerning the regular inspections of tachographs in road transport under Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2);

— Article 5(1) concerning the time limits for the periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers under Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (3);

— Article 5(2) concerning the validity of roadworthiness certificates under Directive 2014/45/EU;

— Article 11(1) concerning the renewal of licences of train drivers under Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (4);

— Article 11(2) concerning the completion of periodic checks of train drivers under Directive 2007/59/EC.

(1) Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on driving licences (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 18).

(2) Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on tachographs in road transport, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport (OJ L 60, 28.2.2014, p. 1).

(3) Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 51).

(4) Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 51).
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 204/14)
Romania

Government Emergency Order No 93/2012 on the establishment, organisation and functioning of the Financial Supervisory Authority, approved with amendments by Law No 113/2013, as amended;

Law No 503/2004 on financial recovery, bankruptcy, and voluntary dissolution and winding-up in the insurance business, republished;

Law No 237/2015 on the authorisation and supervision of insurance activities, as amended

Law No 85/2014 on insolvency prevention and insolvency proceedings, as amended.
Notice of request concerning the applicability of Article 34 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a contracting entity – Extension of the period for adoption of implementing acts

(2020/C 242/05)

On 3 December 2019 the Commission received a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

This request is made by ENEL Green Power and concerns activities relating to the generation and wholesale of electricity from renewable sources in Italy. The relevant notice was published on page 45 of OJ C 196 of 11 June 2020. The prolonged deadline was 15 July 2020.

Pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 1 to Annex IV of Directive 2014/25/EU, the deadline may be extended by the Commission with the agreement of those having made the request for exemption concerned. Given the current context and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemics, and with the agreement of ENEL Green Power, the period available to the Commission for deciding on this request is hereby extended until 31 July 2020.

(1) Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Modification of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 274/05)

Member State United Kingdom (1) Routes concerned Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray Kirkwall to Eday, Sanday, Stronsay and Westray Original date of entry into force of the public service obligations 30 December 1997 (Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray), 19 December 2001 (Kirkwall to Eday, Sanday, Stronsay and Westray) Date of entry into force of modifications 1 April 2021 Address where the text and any relevant information and/or documentation relating to the public service obligation can be obtained For further information please contact: Orkney Islands Council Council Offices School Place Kirkwall KW15 1NY UNITED KINGDOM For the attention of: Ms Rosemary Colsell Procurement Manager Email: procurement@orkney.gov.uk and also available on the following advertising portal. www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

(1) In line with the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p. 7) (‘Withdrawal Agreement’), Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 is applicable to and in the United Kingdom during the transition period and produces the same legal effects as in the Union and its Member States.
Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 October 2020

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 (OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1))

(2020/C 312/03)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basis points has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basis points to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 299, 9.9.2020, p. 2.
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2020/C 307/03)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 14.8.2020 Duration 14.8.2020-31.12.2020 Member State Portugal Stock or Group of stocks SWO/AS05N and special condition SWO/*AN05N Species Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Zone Atlantic Ocean, South of 5° N Type(s) of fishing vessels --- Reference number 10/TQ123

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1
Notice of a request concerning the applicability of Article 34 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a Contracting entity — Extension of the period for adoption of implementing acts

(2020/C 322/09)

On 1 March 2018 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1). The first working day following receipt of the request was 2 March 2018 and the initial period available to the Commission for deciding on this request was of 145 working days.

This request is made by Finavia Oyj and concerns activities relating to the provision of commercial services for flight passengers at Helsinki airport, in Finland. The relevant notices were published on page 21 of OJ C 114 of 28 March 2018, page 9 of OJ C 359 of 5 October 2018, on page 3 of OJ C 211 of 25 June 2020 and on page 23 of OJ C 243 of 23 July 2020. The prolonged deadline was 30 September 2020.

Pursuant to the fourth subparagraph of paragraph 1 to Annex IV to Directive 2014/25/EU, the deadline may be extended by the Commission with the agreement of those having made the request for exemption concerned. Given the current context of the Covid 19 sanitary crisis, at Finavia Oyj’s request and with the Commission’s agreement, the period available to the Commission for deciding on this request is hereby suspended until 31 December 2021. This is without prejudice to the possibility of further suspensions or extensions of the deadline.

(1) Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement procedures by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).
Notice of the impending expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2020/C 344/16)

1. As provided for in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), the Commission gives notice that, unless a review is initiated in accordance with the following procedure, the anti-dumping measures mentioned below will expire on the date mentioned in the table below.

2. Procedure

Union producers may lodge a written request for a review. This request must contain sufficient evidence that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation or recurrence of dumping and injury. Should the Commission decide to review the measures concerned, importers, exporters, representatives of the exporting country and Union producers will then be provided with the opportunity to amplify, rebut or comment on the matters set out in the review request.

3. Time limit

Union producers may submit a written request for a review on the above basis, to reach the European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade (Unit G-1), CHAR 4/39, 1049 Brussels, Belgium (2) at any time from the date of the publication of the present notice but no later than three months before the date mentioned in the table below.

4. This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Sodium cyclamate The People’s Republic of China Indonesia Anti-dumping duty Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1160 of 15 July 2016 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of sodium cyclamate originating in the People’s Republic of China and Indonesia following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 192, 16.7.2016, p. 49) 17.7.2021

(1) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(2) TRADE-Defence-Complaints@ec.europa.eu

(3) The measure expires at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.
Official Journal of the European Union

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2020/C 372/06)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 15.10.2020 Duration 15.10.2020 - 31.12.2020 Member State Portugal Stock or Group of stocks ALF/3X14- Species Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.) Zone Union and international waters of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 Type(s) of fishing vessels --- Reference number 29/TQ2025

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 December 2020

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004(OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1))

(2020/C 415/12)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 347, 19.10.2020, p. 10.
Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2020/C 424/06)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1) following which no duly substantiated request for a review was lodged, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measure mentioned below will expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (2).

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Seamless pipes and tubes of iron or steel The People’s Republic of China Anti-dumping duty Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2272 of 7 December 2015 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron or steel originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 322, 8.12.2015, p. 21) 9.12.2020

(1) OJ C 82, 12.3.2020, p. 5

(2) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(3) The measure will expire at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.
Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2020/C 436/09)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1) following which no duly substantiated request for a review was lodged, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measure mentioned below will expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (2).

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Aluminium foils Russia Anti-dumping duty Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2385 of 17 December 2015 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and collecting definitively the provisional duty imposed on imports of certain aluminium foils originating in the Russian Federation (OJ L 332, 18.12.2015, p. 91) 19.12.2020

(1) OJ C 98, 25.3.2020, p. 11

(2) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(3) The measure will expire at midnight of the day mentioned in this column.
Official Journal of the European Union

Summary of European Union decisions on marketing authorisations in respect of medicinal products from 21 December 2020 to 21 December 2020

(Published pursuant to Article 13 or Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1))

(2020/C 447 I/01)

— Issuing of a marketing authorization (Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council): Accepted

Date of the decision Name of the medicinal product INN (International Non-Proprietary Name) Holder of the marketing authorization Number of the entry in the Community Register Pharmaceutical form ATC code (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Code) Date of notification 21.12.2020 Comirnaty COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified) BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH An der Goldgrube 12, 55131 Mainz, Deutschland EU/1/20/1528 Concentrate for dispersion for injection J07BX 21.12.2020

Anyone wishing to consult the public assessment report on the medicinal products in question and the decisions relating thereto is invited to contact:

European Medicines Agency Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 1083 HS Amsterdam NETHERLANDS

(1) OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
‘COM(2015) 450 final

2015/0208 (COD)
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

( Official Journal of the European Union C 460 of 12 November 2021 )

(2022/C 46/02)

On page 4, State aid number SA.63553:

for:

‘Objective Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy’

read:
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 15/03)
Official Journal of the European Union

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2021/C 32/08)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 17.12.2020 Duration 17.12.2020 – 31.12.2020 Member State Poland Stock or Group of stocks HER/1/2- Species Herring (Clupea harengus) Zone Union, Faroese, Norwegian and international waters of 1 and 2 Type(s) of fishing vessels --- Reference number 33/TQ123

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Publication of a cancellation request pursuant to Article 19, second subparagraph, of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation

(2021/C 57/06)

This publication confers the right to oppose the cancellation request pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), in conjunction with Article 19 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (2), as well as pursuant to Articles 11, 12 and 21(3) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

CANCELLATION REQUEST

‘Südburgenland’

EU No: PDO-AT-A0227-CANCEL – 21.2.2020

☐ PGI ☒ PDO

1. Registered name proposed to be cancelled

Südburgenland

2. Member State or third country to which the demarcated area belongs

Austria

3. Person, body, Member State or third country making the cancellation request

Applicant:

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism

Address: Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien

Telephone: +43 71100602840

Email address: Abt-27@bmlrt.gv.at

Interested party:

National committee on wine

Address: Schauflergasse 6, 1014 Wien

Telephone: +43 1 534418553

Email address: j.glatt@lk-oe.at

4. Grounds for cancellation

☒ Compliance with the corresponding product specification is no longer ensured (Article 106 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013).

☐ Compliance with the corresponding product specification is no longer ensured for the specific reason that no product bearing the protected name has been placed on the market in the last seven consecutive years (Article 106 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 in combination with Article 20 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

5. Details of the cancellation request

The product specification ‘Südburgenland’ is not needed any more as it has been integrated in the PDO Eisenberg. The PDO ‘Südburgenland’ has been cancelled by the new law in 2016.

6. List of supporting documentation

Federal Law Gazette of 2016 (‘Südburgenland’ is not listed any more).

7. Dated and signed

Name: Rudolf Schmid

Organisation: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism

Address: Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien

Telephone: +43 71100602840

Email address: Rudolf.Schmid@bmlrt.gv.at

(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

(2) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.