ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 55/3

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2018/C 55/04)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 69, in the Explanatory note to CN subheading ‘1212 99 95 Other’, the following point is added at the end of the first paragraph:

‘3. ground seeds of guarana (Paullinia cupana), neither roasted nor otherwise prepared.’.

(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 76, 4.3.2015, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 73/9

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 73/08)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder of the authorisation Authorisation number Authorised use Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2018) 974 20 February 2018 Sodium dichromate EC No 234-190-3 CAS No 7789-12-0 10588-01-9 Total Raffinerie Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Maienweg 1, D-06237 Leuna, Germany REACH/17/31/0 Use of sodium dichromate as a corrosion inhibitor in ammonia absorption deep cooling system of a methanol synthesis plant 21 September 2029 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies for the applicant before the sunset date

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 114/20

Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a Member State — suspension of the deadline

(2018/C 114/12)

On 2 November 2016 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

This request, from the Czech Republic, concerns certain activities in the market for retail of electricity and gas in the Czech Republic. The relevant notices were published on page 10 of OJ C 23 of 24 January 2017, on page 10 of OJ C 167 of 25 May 2017, on page 4 of OJ C 276 of 19 August 2017, on page 18 of OJ C 396 of 23 November 2017 and on page 12 of OJ C 439 of 20 December 2017.

Pursuant to Annex IV, paragraph 2, of Directive 2014/25/EU, the Commission may require the Member State or the contracting entity concerned or the competent independent national authority or any other competent national authority to provide all necessary information or to supplement or clarify information given within an appropriate time limit. On 21 December 2017 the Commission asked the Czech Authorities to provide additional information by 10 January 2018 at the latest.

In the event of late or incomplete answers, the initial deadline shall be suspended for the period between the expiry of the time limit set in the request for information, and the receipt of the complete and correct information.

The final deadline will therefore expire after 55 working days after the receipt of the complete and correct information.

(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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 128/3

Commission notice on Community guides to good practice

(2018/C 128/03)

In accordance with the outcome of the assessment carried out at the meeting of 5-7 February 2018, the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed agreed on the publication of the title and references of the Community guide to good practice for the manufacture of safe pet foods, pursuant to Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene (1):

Title : Community guide to good practice for the manufacture of safe pet foods

Author : FEDIAF — European Pet Food Industry Federation

Reference : Version 15. September 2017

http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed/feed-hygiene/guides-good-practice/index_en.htm

(1) OJ L 35, 8.2.2005, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 119/5

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 119/06)

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 1.1.2018 Duration 1.1.2018-31.12.2018 Member State Spain Stock or Group of stocks WHM/ATLANT Species White marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) Zone Atlantic Ocean Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 02/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 148/14

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 148/09)

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 22.3.2018 Duration 22.3.2018-30.6.2018 Member State European Union (All Member States) Stock or Group of stocks RED/N3M. Species Redfish (Sebastes spp.) Zone NAFO 3M Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 07/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 137/3

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for 28 Member States applicable as from 1 May 2018

(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))

(2018/C 137/04)

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 96, 14.3.2018, p. 5.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 203/16

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 203/06)

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 14.5.2018 Duration 14.5.2018-31.12.2018 Member State Portugal Stock or Group of stocks BUM/ATLANT Species Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) Zone Atlantic Ocean Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 10/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 233/18

Commission 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)

(2018/C 233/08)
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 256/1

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 256/01)

Date of adoption of the decision 07.02.2018 Aid number SA.48490 (2017/N) Member State France Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Soutien de l'effacement en France par appel d'offres Legal basis Code de l'énergie Type of measure Scheme — Objective Other Form of aid Direct grant Budget Overall budget: EUR 250 (in millions) Annual budget: EUR 50 (in millions) Intensity % Duration (period) — Economic sectors All economic sectors eligible to receive aid Name and address of the granting authority Ministère de la transition écologique et solidaire Other information —

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

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

Date of adoption of the decision 21.06.2018 Aid number SA.50940 (2018/N) Member State Germany Region DEUTSCHLAND — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Energie- und StromStÄndG, hier: § 57 Abs.5 Nr. 2 EnergieStG (Biokraftstoffe) Legal basis § 57 Abs. 5 Nr. 2 EnergieStG (Biokraftstoffe), zuletzt durch Artikel 2 des Gesetzes vom 27. August 2017 (BGBl. I S. 3299; 2018 I 126) geändert Type of measure Scheme — Objective Renewable energy, Agriculture; Forestry; Rural areas, Environmental protection Form of aid Other form of tax advantage Budget Overall budget: EUR 4 (in millions) Annual budget: EUR 1 (in millions) Intensity — Duration (period) until 31.12.2020 Economic sectors AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY AND FISHING Name and address of the granting authority Hauptzollamt Die Anschrift des jeweils örtlich zuständigen Hauptzollamtes kann auf der Internetseite der Zollverwaltung unter www.zoll.de ermittelt werden. Other information —

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

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.

Date of adoption of the decision 07.06.2018 Aid number SA.51087 (2018/N) Member State Greece Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Prolongation of the Greek State Guarantee Scheme for banks (Art. 2 law 3723/2008) Legal basis Law 3723/2008 ‘For the enhancement of liquidity of the economy in response to the impact of the international financial crisis’ Type of measure Scheme — Objective Remedy for a serious disturbance in the economy Form of aid Guarantee Budget Overall budget: EUR 93 000 (in millions) Intensity — Duration (period) 01.06.2018 — 30.11.2018 Economic sectors Financial service activities; except insurance and pension funding Name and address of the granting authority Ministry of Finance Nikis 5-7 101 80 Athens, Greece Other information —

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

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm.
Official Journal of the European Union

Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 290/06)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder of the authorisation Authorisation numbers Authorised uses Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2018) 5057 10 August 2018 Trichloroethylene EC No: 201-167-4 CAS No. 79-01-6 Blue Cube Germany Assets GmbH&Co. KG, Buetzflether Sand 2, 21683 Stade, Germany. REACH/18/9/0 Use of trichloroethylene in industrial parts cleaning by vapour degreasing in closed systems where specific requirements (system of use-parameters) exist 21 October 2020 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility. REACH/18/9/1 Industrial use as process chemical (enclosed systems) in Alcantara Material production 21 April 2023 REACH/18/9/2 Use of trichloroethylene in packaging 21 April 2028 REACH/18/9/3 Use of trichloroethylene in formulation 21 April 2028 REACH/18/9/4 Use of trichloroethylene as extraction solvent for bitumen in asphalt analysis 21 April 2023

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 322/02)

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 25.7.2018 Duration 25.7.2018 – 31.12.2018 Member State Ireland Stock or Group of stocks NEP/*07U16 Species Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) Zone Functional Unit 16 of ICES Subarea 7 Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 13/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Notice of the expiry of certain anti-subsidy measures

(2018/C 310/07)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1), the Commission gives notice that the anti-subsidy measure mentioned below will expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 18(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Union (2).

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) People's Republic of China Anti-subsidy duty Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/366 imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and key components (i.e. cells) originating in or consigned from the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European Parliament and of the Council and terminating the partial interim review investigation pursuant to Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 (OJ L 56, 3.3.2017, p. 1) 3.9.2018

(1) OJ C 95, 13.3.2018, p. 7.

(2) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 55.

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

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2018/C 327/07)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 116, in the explanatory note to ‘Note 2’ the existing text is renumbered as 1 and the following text is added:

‘2. The expression “similar oils” includes, among others, the following mixtures of hydrocarbons: — synthetic paraffinic diesel fuels, in particular “Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils” (HVO) and “Gas to Liquid Fuels”, — products from renewable sources resulting from the following processes: “Biomass to Liquid Fuels” or “Biogas to Liquid Fuels”, — products from the co-processing of renewable feedstock at refineries with petroleum feedstock. The following definitions as regards the production of “similar oils” apply: — “Hydrotreating” means the thermochemical conversion of triglycerides with hydrogen to produce alkanes; it refers to fuel processing. Sources for triglycerides are, in general, fats and oils, suitable waste, residue fat fractions and fat originating from algae. — “Gas to Liquid Fuels”, “Biomass to Liquid Fuels” and “Biogas to Liquid Fuels” mean the conversion of gas into liquid fuels by the Fischer-Tropsch process or equivalent processes. In the case of “Biomass to Liquid Fuels” there is a prior step, converting the biomass into gas.’

(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 76, 4.3.2015, p. 1.
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)

(2018/C 362/09)
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)

(2018/C 362/07)
Official Journal of the European Union

Electronic identification schemes notified pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market (1)

(2018/C 401/08)

Title of the scheme eID means under the notified scheme Notifying Member State Level of assurance Authority responsible for the scheme Date of publication in the Official Journal German eID based on Extended Access Control National Identity Card Electronic Residence Permit Germany High Federal Ministry of the Interior Alt-Moabit 140 10557 Berlin GERMANY DGI2@bmi.bund.de +49 30186810 26.9.2017 SPID – Public System of Digital Identity SPID eID means provided by: — Aruba PEC S.p.A. — Namirial S.p.A. — InfoCert S.p.A. — In.Te.S.A. S.p.A. — Poste Italiane S.p.A — Register.it S.p.A. — Sielte S.p.A. — Telecom Italia — Trust Technologies S.r.l. Italy High Substantial Low AgID - Agency for Digital Italy Viale Liszt, 21 00144 Roma ITALY eidas-spid@agid.gov.it +39 0685264407 10.9.2018 National Identification and Authentication System (NIAS) Personal Identity Card (eOI) Croatia High Ministry of Public Administration, Republic of Croatia Maksimirska 63 10000 Zagreb CROATIA e-gradjani@uprava.hr 7.11.2018 Estonian eID scheme: ID card Estonian eID scheme: RP card Estonian eID scheme: Digi-ID Estonian eID scheme: e-Residency Digi-ID Estonian eID scheme: Mobiil-ID Estonian eID scheme: diplomatic identity card — ID card — RP card — Digi-ID — e-Residency Digi-ID — Mobiil-ID — Diplomatic identity card Estonia High Police and Border Guard Board Pärnu mnt 139 15060 Tallinn ESTONIA eid@politsei.ee +372 6123000 7.11.2018 Documento Nacional de Identidad electrónico (DNIe) Spanish ID card (DNIe) Spain High Ministry of Interior - Kingdom of Spain C/ Julián González Segador, s/n 28043 MADRID SPAIN divisiondedocumentacion@policia.es 7.11.2018 Luxembourg national identity card (eID card) Luxembourg eID card Luxembourg High Ministry for Home Affairs BP 10 L-2010 Luxembourg LUXEMBOURG minint@mi.etat.lu secretariat@ctie.etat.lu +352 24784600 7.11.2018

(1) OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73.
Official Journal of the European Union

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 423/04)

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 27.9.2018 Duration 27.9.2018-31.12.2018 Member State Spain Stock or Group of stocks POK/56-14 Species Saithe (Pollachius virens) Zone 6; Union and international waters of 5b, 12 and 14 Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 26/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission 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)

(2018/C 412/08)
Official Journal of the European Union

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2018/C 447/11)

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 14.11.2018 Duration 14.11.2018-31.12.2018 Member State Spain Stock or Group of stocks HAD/5BC6A. Species Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) Zone Union and international waters of 5b and 6a Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 45/TQ120

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2018/C 460/16)

Decisions granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder of the authorisation Authorisation numbers Authorised uses Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2018) 8564 14 December 2018 Chromium trioxide EC No 215-607-8; CAS No 1333-82-0 Circuit Foil Luxembourg SARL, Zone industrielle C. SALZBAACH, 9559 WILTZ, Luxembourg REACH/18/17/0 Industrial use for the treatment of copper foil used in the production of printed circuit board. 21 September 2024 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility for the applicant before the sunset date.

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
Corrigendum to the Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 30 of 24 January 2019 )

(2019/C 47/08)

On page 5, in the first column ‘Reference of the decision’:

for:

‘C(2019)53’,

read: