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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 47/7

Declaration by the Netherlands in accordance with Article 5 and Article 97 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community

(2007/C 47/08)

The Netherlands Government wishes to inform you of the following:

In accordance with Article 5 and Article 97 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, Member States are required to specify the social security legislation to which the Regulation applies in a declaration to be notified to you.

The Netherlands Government wishes to amend or add to the declaration in two respects. These amendments or additions relate to the entry into force of two new laws.

On 1 January 2006 the Health Insurance Act was replaced by the Health Care Insurance Act. The Health Care Insurance Act is the new system of sickness insurance for medical care for the whole population. The existing General Act on Exceptional Medical Expenses, also a system of social insurance for the whole population, which relates to long-term care or nursing, remains in force together with the Health Care Insurance Act.

On 1 January 2006 the Health Care Supplement Act came into force.

Under this law, people for whom the nominal premium is too high in relation to their income receive a supplementary allowance from the tax authorities. When assessing whether a person is eligible for a supplementary allowance, the income of a partner, if any, is taken into account. The health care supplement is exportable.

The above gives rise to the following additions or amendments:

Legislation and schemes referred to in Article 4(1) and (2) of the Regulation

Sickness and maternity benefits:

— replace ‘the Law of 15 October 1964 (Netherlands Official Gazette 1964, 392) on the rules applying to health insurance (Health Insurance Act)’ by ‘the Law of 16 June 2005 (Netherlands Official Gazette 2005, 358) governing social insurance for medical care for the whole population (Health Care Insurance Act)’;
2.

The subject of the tender is the establishment of mining usufruct rights for the prospection and exploration of oil and natural gas deposits in the areas (blocks) not covered by concessions, listed in the table published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2) and on the website of the Department of Geology and Geological Concessions of the Ministry of the Environment (www.mos.gov.pl/dgikg/english). The above areas comprise the following blocks: No Name Location (block No) 1. Karwia 9 2. Raduszka 45, 65 3. Frombork 52 4. Rybice 62 5. Lewice 63 6. Bardy 64, 44 7. Kaleń 82, 83 8. Rymań 83, 84 9. Barwice 85 10. Bobolice 86 11. Podgrodzie 101 12. Police 102 13. Sucha 104 14. Czaplinek 105 15. Moryń 161 16. Lipiany 162 17. Barlinek 163 18. Cybinka 202, 222 19. Torzym 203, 223 20. Laski 222, 223 21. Krępa 224 22. Trójkąt 226 23. Turek 229 24. Kolsko 244 25. Gola 245 26. Kłoda 246 27. Czatkowice 247, 267, 268, 287, 288 28. Kalisz 249 29. Dobra 250 30. Klucze 265 31. Sarnowa 266 32. Warta 270 33. Oleszyce 379 34. Proszowice 393 35. Koszyce 394, 395 36. Golemki 395, 415 37. Horyniec 399 38. Wieliczka 413 39. Skrzydlna 413 40. Skołoszyn 414, 415 41. Błażowa 416, 417 42. Szczecinek 106 43. Człuchów 107 The geographical coordinates of the areas that are the subject of the tender may be found on the website of the Department of Geology and Geological Concessions of the Ministry of the Environment and in the ‘Detailed conditions of the tender for the acquisition of mining usufruct rights for the exploration and prospection of oil and natural gas deposits in selected concession areas’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 100/10

Notice from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 100/09)

In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (1), the Republic of Cyprus notifies the European Commission that the only Competent Authority is the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus.

Without prejudice to the application of the provisions regarding national security, of Article 2(2) of Directive 94/22/EC, the Republic of Cyprus hereby notifies all interested persons that the criteria, which shall be used when granting authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons, are:

(a) the technical and financial ability of the applicants;

(b) the ways in which the applicant intends to carry out the activities that are specified in the licence;

(c) the financial consideration that the applicant is offering in order to obtain the licence; and,

(d) any lack of efficiency and responsibility that the applicant has shown under any previous licence or authorisation of any form in any country of the world.

If, following evaluation under the above criteria, two or more applications have equal merit, the proposals of the applicants regarding the protection of public safety, public health, security of transport, protection of the environment, protection of biological resources and of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value, safety of installations and workers and planned management of hydrocarbon resources, shall be taken into account.

In accordance with Article 5(2) of Directive 94/22/EC, information on the conditions and requirements concerning the exercise or termination of the activity, which apply to each type of authorisations, is given in a Model Production Sharing Contract, available to all interested persons, upon request addressed to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, 1421 Nicosia, Cyprus.

(1) OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 3.
4.

The majority of the Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission on the amounts of reduction of the fines based on the 1996 Commission notice on the non-imposition or reduction of fines in cartel cases. A minority abstains.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 131/4

Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/M.4215 — Glatfelter/Crompton Assets

(pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision (2001/462/EC, ECSC) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)

(2007/C 131/04)

On 4 April 2006 Germany requested a referral of the case to the Commission pursuant to Article 22(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (Merger Regulation). In accordance with Article 22(2) of the Merger Regulation the Commission informed the competent authorities of the other Member States and the undertakings concerned of the request. The referral request was joined by the United Kingdom. On 15 May 2006 the Commission decided to accept the request to examine the concentration and informed the Member States and the undertakings of its decision.

Subsequently, on 16 August 2006, the Commission received a notification of the proposed concentration by which P.H. Glatfelter Company acquires sole control of the Lydney Business of J.R. Crompton Ltd in administration, by way of purchase of assets.

After examining the notification the Commission concluded that the notified transaction fell within the scope of the Merger Regulation and that it raised serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market and the functioning with the EEA Agreement. Accordingly, on 20 September 2006, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in accordance with Article 6.1(c) of the Merger Regulation.

Following an in-depth market investigation carried out by the Commission services it was concluded that the proposed transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the common market or a substantial part of it, in particular as a result of the creation or strengthening of a dominant position, and is therefore compatible with the common market and the EEA Agreement. Accordingly, no Statement of Objections was sent to the parties.

No queries or submission have been made to the Hearing Officer by the parties or any other third party. The case does not call for any particular comments as regards the right to be heard.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 257/47

Communication from the Minister for Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the basis of Article 3(2) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

(2007/C 257/10)

The Minister for Economic Affairs hereby gives notice that an application has been received for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in the block segment Q16b as indicated on the map appended as Annex III to the Mining Regulation (Mijnbouwregeling) (Government Gazette (Staatscourant) 2002, No 245).

With reference to the Directive 94/22/EC mentioned in the introduction and Article 15 of the Mining Act (Mijnbouwwet) (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) 2002, No 542), the Minister for Economic Affairs hereby invites interested parties to submit a competing application for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in block segment Q16b of the Dutch continental shelf.

The Minister for Economic Affairs is the competent authority for the granting of authorisations. The criteria, conditions and requirements referred to in Articles 5(1), 5(2) and 6(2) of the above-mentioned Directive are set out in the Mining Act (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2002, No 542).

Applications may be submitted during the 13 weeks following the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union and should be sent to: The Minister for Economic Affairs, For the attention of J.C. De Groot, Director for the Energy Market, ALP/562, P.O. Box 20101, 2500 EC The Hague, the Netherlands.

Applications submitted after the expiry of this period will not be considered.

A decision on the applications will be taken not later than twelve months after this period has expired.

Further information can be obtained from the following telephone number: (31-70) 379 77 62.
7.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission's method for the calculation of the fines, and in particular on: — gravity of the infringement, including differential treatment, — duration of the infringement, — attenuating and aggravating circumstances, — applicability of the Commission Notice on the non-imposition or reduction of fines (1996 Leniency Notice).
3.

The members of the Advisory Committee agree with the Commission that in the light of the commitments offered by Toyota, there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission, without prejudice to the provisions of Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 277/17

Communication from the Minister for Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the basis of Article 3(2) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

(2007/C 277/11)

The Minister for Economic Affairs hereby gives notice that an application has been received for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in block G13 as indicated on the map appended as Annex 3 to the Mining Regulation (Mijnbouwregeling) (Government Gazette (Staatscourant) 2002, No 245).

With reference to the Directive 94/22/EC mentioned in the introduction and Article 15 of the Mining Act (Mijnbouwwet) (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) 2002, No 542), the Minister for Economic Affairs hereby invites interested parties to submit a competing application for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in block G13 of the Dutch continental shelf.

The Minister for Economic Affairs is the competent authority for the granting of authorisations. The criteria, conditions and requirements referred to in Articles 5(1), 5(2) and 6(2) of the above-mentioned Directive are set out in the Mining Act (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2002, No 542).

Applications may be submitted during the 13 weeks following the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union and should be sent to: The Minister for Economic Affairs, For the attention of J.C. De Groot, Director for the Energy Market, ALP/562, P.O. Box 20101, 2500 EC Den Haag, the Netherlands.

Applications submitted after the expiry of this period will not be considered.

A decision on the applications will be taken not later than twelve months after this period has expired.

Further information can be obtained from the following telephone number: (31-70) 379 77 62 (contact person: E.J. Hoppel).
3.

The members of the Advisory Committee unanimously agree with the Commission as regards the infringements concerning, respectively, industrial thread in the Benelux and Nordic countries and automotive thread in the EEA, on the reduction of the fines based on the 1996 Commission Notice on the non-imposition or reduction of fines in cartel cases.
5.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the object and the effect of the agreement and/or concerted practice was to restrict competition within the meaning of Article 81(1) of the EC Treaty and Article 53 of the EEA Agreement.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 219/17

Final report of the Hearing Officer in Case COMP/M.4734 — Ineos/Kerling

(Pursuant to Articles 15 and 16 of Commission Decision 2001/462/EC, ECSC of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings — OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)

(2008/C 219/14)

On 19 July 2007, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (‘the Merger Regulation’) by which the undertaking INEOS Group Limited (United Kingdom, ‘UK’), belonging to the INEOS Group (together ‘Ineos’), would acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Kerling ASA (‘Kerling’, Norway) belonging to the Norsk Hydro Group by way of purchase of shares.

After examination of the notification, the Commission found that the notified operation fell within the scope of the Merger Regulation and raised serious doubts as to its compatibility with the common market and with the EEA Agreement. Proceedings were initiated pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) of the Merger Regulation on 7 September 2007.

In response to the party's request to access to key documents in the file, the Commission services responded that in their view there were no key documents.

Following an in-depth market investigation, the Commission services concluded that the proposed transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the common market and was therefore compatible with the common market and the EEA Agreement. Accordingly, no Statement of Objections was sent to the notifying party.

No queries or submissions have been made to me by the parties or any third party. The case does not call for any particular comments as regards the right to be heard.
4.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the Commission that the relevant geographic market for the products listed in Question No 2(a) to (e) in the Questions No 3(f) to (m) is at least EEA-wide and may probably be worldwide in scope.
4.

The Advisory Committee agree with the Commission on the reductions of the fines based on the 2002 Leniency Notice.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 98/11

Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19, OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22, OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38, OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19, OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 15, OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8)

2009/C 98/06

The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the Officiaĺ Journal of the European Union, a monthly update is available on the website of Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security.

ESTONIA

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006

Under Estonian law, aliens arriving into Estonia without a letter of invitation, shall upon request by a border guard official upon entry into the country provide proof of sufficient monetary means to cover the costs of his/her stay in and departure from Estonia. Sufficient monetary means for each allowed day is considered to be 0,2 times the monthly minimum salary implemented by the Government of the Republic, i.e. EEK 870 (EUR 55,60).

Otherwise the person inviting shall assume responsibility for the costs of the alien's stay in and departure from Estonia.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 184/2

Notification by the Czech Republic concerning visa reciprocity (1)

2009/C 184/02

Ambassador Milena Vicenová

Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU

Brussels, 14 July 2009

Ref. No 3638/2009-SZEU/JAV

The Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU presents its compliments to the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union and has the honour to express its appreciation for the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union once again for its continued cooperation and support on various matters related to the everyday conduct of duties of the Permanent Representation. In view of the amicable and working atmosphere existing between the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union and the Permanent Representation, the latter wishes to use this opportunity to bring to the attention of the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union the following issue.

On the basis of Article 1 paragraph 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 of 2 June 2005, the Czech Republic notifies Canada as the country which as of 14 July 2009 unilaterally applies the visa regime to the nationals of the Czech Republic, holders of the Czech passport(s), despite of the fact the Czech Republic being the Member State of the EU since 1 May 2004.

Since the visa reciprocity is considered to be a very sensitive issue even on the top political level, the Czech Republic believes that the appropriate measures will be taken to reassure that all EU citizens on one side and the citizens of Canada on the other side will enjoy the same equal and reciprocal regime when crossing the respective borders.

The Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Council of the European Union the assurances of its highest consideration.

Mr Javier SOLANA Secretary-General/High Representative General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union Council of the European Union

Mr Jacques BARROT Vice President Commissioner for Justice, Liberty and Security European Commission

Christian DANIELSSON Ambassador/Permanent Representative The Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union

(1) This notification is published in conformity with Article 1(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 (OJ L 81, 21.3.2001, p. 1).
7.

The Advisory Committee agree with the European Commission that the object and effects of the mentioned illicit practices are restrictions of competition within the meaning of Article 81 of the Treaty and Article 53 of the EEA Agreement and that they are able to distort competition.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 246/11

Communication from the Minister for Economic Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands pursuant to Article 3(2) of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons

2009/C 246/08

The Minister for Economic Affairs hereby gives notice that an application has been received for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in part of block F13 as indicated on the map appended as Annex 3 to the Mining Regulation (Mijnbouwregeling) (Government Gazette (Staatscourant) 2002, No 245). The area in question is to be designated block segment F13b.

With reference to the Directive mentioned in the introduction and Article 15 of the Mining Act (Mijnbouwwet) (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees (Staatsblad) 2002, No 542), the Minister for Economic Affairs hereby invites interested parties to submit a competing application for authorisation to prospect for hydrocarbons in block segment F13b of the Dutch continental shelf.

Block segment F13b is bounded by the parallel arcs between point pairs A-B and C-D, the meridian arcs between point pairs B-C and A-E and the great circle between points D and E.

The coordinates of the points are as follows:

Point ° ′ ″ E ° ′ ″ N A 4 0 0,000 54 20 0,000 B 4 20 0,000 54 20 0,000 C 4 20 0,000 54 10 0,000 D 4 1 23,000 54 10 0,000 E 4 0 0,000 54 12 58,000

The abovementioned points are defined by their geographical coordinates, calculated according to the European Terrestrial Reference System.

Block segment F13b covers an area of 398,7 km2.

The Minister for Economic Affairs is the competent authority for the granting of authorisations. The criteria, conditions and requirements referred to in Articles 5(1), 5(2) and 6(2) of the abovementioned Directive are set out in the Mining Act (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2002, No 542).

Applications may be submitted during the 13 weeks following the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union and should be sent to:

The Minister for Economic Affairs For the attention of J. C. De Groot, Director for the Energy Market ALP/562 Bezuidenhoutseweg 30 Postbus 20101 2500 EC Den Haag NEDERLAND

Applications received after this period will not be considered.

A decision on the applications will be taken not later than 12 months after this period has expired.

Further information can be obtained by telephoning Mr E. J. Hoppel: +31 703797088.
4.

The members of the Advisory Committee agree with the European Commission assessment that the agreement and/or concerted practice between bitumen suppliers in Spain were capable of having an appreciable effect upon trade between Member States.
5.

The Advisory Committee agrees with the European Commission draft decision as regards the conclusion that the agreement and concerted practices between the addressees were capable of having an appreciable effect upon trade between EU Member States and between contracting parties of the EEA.