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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2002/C 311/03)

Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 167/02

Title: Aid to promote quality wine on external markets

Objective: To inform consumers and economic operators about these products

Budget: EUR 5,5 million/year

Aid intensity or amount: 100 % of expenditure incurred

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Italy (Veneto)

Aid No: N 341/02

Title: Legge Regionale 1/2000 - Interventi per la promozione di nuove imprese e di innovazione dell'imprenditoria femminile

Objective: To promote the setting up of new businesses and innovation in women-led enterprises

Legal basis: Progetto di decreto delegato n. 91, che modifica la Legge regionale n. 1/2000

Budget: EUR 1000000 for 2002

Aid intensity or amount: Variable according to the measure

Duration: Undetermined

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 370/02

Title: Aid for agriculture in Loire-Atlantique

Objective: To improve the income and working conditions of farmers, encourage producers to specialise in quality products or contribute to creating aesthetic constructions of use to farmers in traditional landscapes

Budget: EUR 1683000 per year

Aid intensity or amount: Variable

Duration: Five years

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 396/02

Title: Aides du Conseil Général du Cher aux investissements

Objective: To favour investment in "precision agriculture" and supply technical assistance in favour of better wine quality through quality corks

Budget: Precision agriculture: EUR 20000 yearly for 2002/2004 - Quality works: EUR 11500

Aid intensity or amount: 25 % of eligible expenses for both actions

Duration: Precision agriculture: three years - Quality corks: one year

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 398/02

Title: Aid for research and development in the protein-crop sector

Objective: To boost production of protein crops by means of research and development and technical assistance

Budget: Contribution from ONIOL: EUR 4200000 for 2002/2006, i.e. EUR 854000 for 2002

Aid intensity or amount: Between 30 % and 55 % of eligible expenditure

Duration: 2002-2006

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Germany (Hessen)

Aid No: N 488/01

Title: Aid for farm animal races threatened by extinction

Objective: Aid would be paid towards the keeping of farm animal races threatened by extinction. These animal races must be autochthonous to Hessen and typical of the local rural environment. At the moment only one race i.e.Rotvieh, Zuchtrichtung Höhenvieh (a highland cattle species) meets these criteria and is eligible for aid

Legal basis: Richtlinien zur Förderung alter, vom Aussterben bedrohter Nutztierrassen in Hessen

Budget: EUR 38000 yearly

Aid intensity or amount: A yearly premium (1) of EUR 121 for keeping bulls or cows with calves that are older than two years and registered in herd books. One-time premium (2) of EUR 130 for rearing young bulls (up to the age of two years) destined to be used in artificial insemination. A maximum of 10 bulls per agricultural undertaking will be supported. Premiums (1) and (2) may not be combined for the same animal

Duration: Unlimited

Other information: The measure that has been notified for State aid has already been examined within the context of the rural development plan for Hessen. Under the notified draft directive previously co-financed measures will be modified and henceforth nationally financed

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Spain (Aragon)

Aid No: N 500/02

Title: Aid for breeders of the Ojinegra breed of sheep

Objective: To develop a programme to improve breeding animals of the Ojinegra breed of sheep

Legal basis: Proyecto de convenio de colaboración entre la Diputación General de Aragón y la Asociación Nacional de criadores de ganado ovino de la raza Ojinegra para el desarrollo del esquema de valoración de sementales y mejora genética de la raza

Budget: EUR 96000

Aid intensity or amount: Up to 70 % of expenditure

Duration: One year. May be extended to four years

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Spain (Aragon)

Aid No: N 502/02

Title: Aid for breeders of the Roya Bilbilitana breed of sheep

Objective: To develop a programme to improve breeding animals of the Roya Bilbilitana breed of sheep

Legal basis: Proyecto de convenio de colaboración entre la Diputación General de Aragón y la Asociación Aragonesa de criadores de ganado ovino de la raza Roya Bilbilitana para el desarrollo del esquema de valoración de sementales y mejora genética de la raza

Budget: EUR 48000

Aid intensity or amount: Up to 70 % of expenditure

Duration: One year. May be extended to four years

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Italy (Calabria)

Aid No: N 575/02

Title: Standards to protect bergamot cultivation and production quality

Objective: To support the production of bergamot and bergamot derivates

Legal basis: Deliberazione legislativa n. 149 del 22 luglio 2002, recante norme per la salvaguardia della coltura e della qualità della produzione di bergamotto - Disciplina del consorzio del bergamotto

Budget: EUR 697216,81 for the 2002 financial year

Aid intensity or amount: The planned measures do not entail State aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty

Duration: Unspecified

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Italy (Sicily)

Aid No: N 592/01

Title: Aid for the promotion of agricultural products (Articles 114 and 126 of Regional Law 32/2000)

Objective: Promotion of quality products

Legal basis: Legge regionale n. 32 del 23.12.2000 "Disposizioni per l'attuazione del POR 2000-2006 e di riordino dei regimi di aiuto" articoli 114 e 126

Budget: About EUR 63 million

Aid intensity or amount: For advertising measures: 50 % of the eligible costs, for market research and promotional activities aid can go up to EUR 100000 per any three year period

Duration: Until 2006

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: France

Aid No: N 660/02

Title: Aid to technological development and innovation in the meat products and egg products sector

Objective: To encourage research and development measures by firms and equipment suppliers in the meat products and egg products sector

Budget: Provisional appropriation of EUR 2,5 million planned for 2002

Aid intensity or amount: Maximum 100 % of expenditure

Duration: Unspecified

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: United Kingdom

Aid No: NN 114/02

Title: Welsh Ewe Genotyping Scheme

Objective: Genotyping of sheep to encourage breeding for genetic resistance

Legal basis: Government of Wales Act 1998, sections 40 and 85(2); Animal Health Act 1981

Budget: GBP 343250 (EUR 543289)

Aid intensity or amount: Up to 100 % of eligible expenses

Duration: September 2001 to March 2002

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

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Date of adoption of the decision: 13.11.2002

Member State: Italy (Trento)

Aid No: N 782/2000

Title: Assistance for the agricultural economy

Objective: To support the agricultural and fisheries sectors

Legal basis: Disegno di legge n. 91 del 30 giugno 2000: Interventi per il sostegno dell'economia agricola

Budget: Around EUR 294000000

Aid intensity or amount: Various according to the measures

Duration: Until the end of 2006

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids