ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 136/40

Reference and recovery rates in the field of State aid

(2005/C 136/18)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. Reference rate

The Commission adopts the following reference rates for the new Member States:

In force from: CY CZ EE HU LV LT MT PL SK SI 1.6.2005 6,33 4,05 5,50 8,59 6,64 6,49 7,00 6,24 7,55 5,10 1.4.2005 6,33 4,05 5,50 8,59 6,64 6,49 7,00 7,62 7,55 5,10 1.1.2005 6,33 4,86 5,50 8,59 6,64 6,49 7,00 7,62 7,55 5,10 1.5.2004 6,33 5,00 5,50 8,59 6,64 6,49 7,00 9,56 7,55 5,10

These rates are fixed on the basis of the method for setting and updating the reference/discount rates published in the Official Journal C 273, 9.9.1997, p. 3. Technical adaptations to this method were made by Commission notice published in Official Journal C 241, 26.8.1999, p. 9. This is the first time this method is applied for Poland and the Czech Republic.

For Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia, the method is not applicable due to the unavailability of inter-banking swap rates for their currencies. For these Member states the reference/discount rate is still this which was communicated by these Member States for use at the moment of accession.

2. Recovery rate

The Commission adopts the following recovery rates pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 for the following new Member States:

In force from: CZ PL 1.6.2005 4,05 6,24 1.4.2005 4,05 7,62 1.5.2004 4,86 7,62

3. Publication

These figures will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and on the internet site of DG COMP.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 145/2

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2005/C 145/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 411/04

Title: Support for the film industry in the German Länder. Renewal of schemes N 439/01, N 440/01, N 639/01, N 701/01, N 727/01, N 767/01, N 549/02 and N 44/03

Objective: Cinema

Legal basis: Guidelines of the schemes in question

Aid intensity or amount: Variable; always less than 50 %, except in certain cases

Duration: Until 30 June 2007

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:

Member State: Netherlands

Aid No: N 457/03

Title: Investment reinsurance scheme 2003

Objective: To promote investment in emerging markets

Legal basis:

Kaderwet financiële verstrekkingen financiën

Budget: EUR 454 million

Duration: 6 years

Other information: The Netherlands will submit an annual report on the implementation of the scheme.

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:

Member State: Portugal — Vila do Conde (Grande Porto)

Aid No: N 614/2003

Title: Investment aid in favour of Infineon Technologies, Portugal, S.A. (MSF 1998)

Objective: Investment aid (Semiconductors/DRAM, flash memories)

Legal basis: State aid schemes N 667/1999 (Commission letter SG(2000) D/106085, 8.8.2000) and N97/1999 (Commission letter SG(1999) D/07974, 6.10.1999)

Budget: EUR 71 958 122 in NGE

Aid intensity or amount: 31,985 %

Duration: Investment carried out between 1 October 2003 and 30 September 2006

Other information: Annual report

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/
Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) of the Regulation

Name and address of the granting authority

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 5 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, if the amount of aid granted to one enterprise for a single training project exceeds EUR 1 million.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 133/5

LIST OF APPROVED FIRMS

Article 92(6) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1623/2000 (sale of wine alcohol for use as bioethanol in the fuel sector within the Community)

(2005/C 133/03)

1. ECOCARBURANTES ESPAÑOLES SA

— Administrative address and address of plant: Ctra. N-343, Km 7,5 — Valle de Escombreras, E-30350 Cartagena (Múrcia)

2. BIOETANOL GALICIA SA

— Administrative address and address of plant: Polígono Industrial Teixeiro, Ctra. N-634, Km 664,3, E-15310 Teixeiro-Curtis, A Coruña

3. BIOCARBURANTES DE CASTILLA Y LEON S.A.

— Administrative address and address of plant: Carretera de Encinas a Cantalapiedra, km 5,2, (Carretera SA-811), Babilafuente, 37330 (Salamanca), Espagne

4. SEKAB (SVENSK ETANOLKEMI AB)

— Administrative address and address of plant: Hörneborgsvägen 11, S-891 26 Örnsköldsvik

— Address of other plant: c/o IMA srl (Industria Meridionale Alcolici), Via Isolella 1, I-91100 Trapani

5. ALTIA CORPORATION

— Administrative address: PO box 350, FIN-00101 Helsinki

— Address of plant: c/o IMA srl (Industria Meridionale Alcolici), Via Isolella 1, Zona Industriale, I-91100 Trapani

6. DEULEP SA

— Administrative address: 48 rue des Mousses — 13008 Marseille

— Address of plant: 21 boulevard Chanzy — 30800 Saint-Gilles-Du-Gard

7. ETHANOL UNION SAS

— Administrative address: 27,29 rue de Chateaubriand — 75008 Paris
Aid scheme involving various tax breaks for small and medium-sized enterprises

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid

Annual expenditure planned or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6), and 5 of the Regulation

All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Name and address of the granting authority
Aid No XS 111/04

Member State United Kingdom

Region Article 87(3)(c) Assisted Area in the Manchester Region of the UK (Droylsden, Manchester)

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid GI Hadfield & Son Limited

Legal basis Section 153 Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (No 2) Order 2000 (SI 2000:2211)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company Aid scheme Annual overall amount

Loans guaranteed

Individual aid Overall aid amount GBP 379 363

Loans guaranteed

Maximum aid intensity In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation Yes — Aid intensity = 25 %

Date of implementation From 13.2.2002

Duration of scheme or individual aid award Until 31.3.2004

Objective of aid Aid to SMEs Yes

Economic sectors concerned All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs

Limited to specific sectors Yes

— Coalmining

— All manufacturing

or

Steel

Shipbuilding

Synthetic fibres

Motor vehicles

Other manufacturing

— All services

or

Transport services

Financial services

Other services (Recycling Companies) Yes

Name and address of the granting authority Name: The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

Address: The Old Academy, 21 Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 OAH
Article 87(3)(a) Assisted Area in the North West Region of the UK

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid

Section 153 Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (No 2) Order 2000 (SI 2000:2211)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company

In conformity with Article 4(2)-(6) and Article 5 of the Regulation

Duration of scheme or individual aid award

All sectors eligible for aid to SME

Name and address of the granting authority

The Old Academy, 21 Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 0AH

Large individual aid grants

In conformity with Article 6 of the Regulation The measure excludes awards of aid or requires prior notification to the Commission of awards of aid, (a) if the total eligible costs are at least — EUR 25 000 000 and the gross aid intensity is at least 50 %, — in areas which qualify for regional aid, the net aid intensity is at least 50 %; or (b) if the total gross aid amount is at least EUR 15 000 000.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 194/4

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2006

(2005/C 194/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2 January Monday, day following New Year's Day 13 April Maundy Thursday 14 April Good Friday 17 April Easter Monday 1 May Monday, Labour Day 9 May Tuesday, Anniversary of the Declaration made by President Robert Schuman in 1950 25 May Thursday, Ascension Day 26 May Friday, day following Ascension Day 5 June Whit Monday 21 July Friday, Belgian National Holiday 15 August Tuesday, Assumption Day 1 November Wednesday, All Saints' Day 2 November Thursday, All Souls' Day 25 December to Monday 5 days — Christmas and end of year 29 December Friday TOTAL: 18 days

The abovementioned dates also apply to Luxembourg, except that Friday 21 July is replaced by Friday 23 June, Luxembourg National Holiday.

Work will resume as normal on Wednesday 3 January 2007.

Without prejudice to the schedule of public holidays for 2007, Tuesday 2 January 2007 will be a holiday.

The Commission reserves the right to modify the decisions, should the needs of service so require.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 191/4

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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2005/C 191/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Cyprus

Aid No: N69/2005

Title: Cyprus Airways (Rescue Aid)

Objective: Air transport

Legal basis: Απόφαση του Υπουργικού Συμβουλίου της Δημοκρατίας της Κύπρου της 3ης Φεβρουαρίου 2005 για τη χορήγηση ενίσχυσης διάσωσης στην Cyprus Airways Ltd

Budget: State guarantee for a loan of CY£30 million, (€51 million)

Duration: The loan will be prepaid with 12 months

Other information: The Cypriot authorities have undertaken to notify a restructuring plan in respect of Cyprus Airways Ltd. within 6 months of the authorisation by the Commission of the rescue aid.

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:

Member State: Estonia

Aid number: N 601/2004

Title: Promotion of research and development

Objective: R&D aid for large enterprises (all sectors)

Legal basis: Majandus- ja kommunikatsiooniministri määrus ‘Eesti riikliku arengukava Euroopa Liidu struktuurifondide kasutuselevõtuks — ühtne programmdokument aastateks 2004-2006’ meetme nr 2.3 ‘Teadus- ja arendustegevuse ning innovatsiooni edendamine’ osa ‘Teadus- ja arendustegevuse projektide toetamine’ tingimused

Budget: Total budget 2,56 Mi€

Intensity or amount: Up to 50 % for industrial research projects.

Up to 25 % for pre-competitive development activities.

Up to 75 % for feasibility studies preparatory to industrial research activities.

Up to 50 % for feasibility studies preparatory to pre-competitive development activities.

The bonuses can be applied.

Duration: 1.1.2005-31.12.2006

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/
(8)

BUMA and SABAM replied to the Statement of Objections separately from the other addressees. In their replies BUMA and SABAM took note of the Commission's preliminary view as expressed in the Statement of Objections, and, decided not to defend the clauses in the Santiago Agreement. Therefore, BUMA and SABAM manifested the intention of submitting undertakings to the Commission that would have addressed its competition concerns as expressed in the Statement of Objections. By letters of 20 April 2005 (BUMA) and 10 May 2005 (SABAM), they submitted to the Commission undertakings within the meaning of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003. The undertakings are briefly summarised in what follows and published in full on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition in the language in which they have been offered.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 215/4

List of international control and supervisory agencies (hereafter referred to as ‘supervisory agencies’) approved by the Member States under Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 800/1999

(2005/C 215/04)

(This list replaces the list published in Official Journal of the European Communities C 295 of 18 October 2000, p. 2)

1. GENERAL

Under Article 16(1)(b) and (2)(c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/1999 (1), supervisory agencies approved by the Member States are authorised to issue certificates certifying the unloading and importation of agricultural products qualifying for export refunds in third countries or, at least, their arrival at destination in third countries.

The Member States are responsible for approving and monitoring these supervisory agencies.

Approval of a supervisory agency by one Member State is valid in all Member States. This means that certificates issued by approved supervisory agencies may be used throughout the Community, irrespective of the Member State in which the agency issuing the certificate is based.

For the information of Community exporters of agricultural products, the Commission periodically publishes a list of all the supervisory agencies approved by the Member States. The attached list was updated on 1 July 2005.

2. NOTICE

The Commission draws the attention of exporters to the following:

— The fact that a particular supervisory agency appears on the list does not automatically guarantee that certificates issued by that agency are acceptable. Additional documentary evidence may be required. It may also become apparent later that certificates issued are inaccurate.

— Agencies may be taken off the list at any time. Before settling on a particular agency, exporters are accordingly advised to check with the national authorities that it is still approved.

— Exporters can obtain further information on any agency from the national authority which approved it.

(1) OJ L 102, 17.4.1999, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 671/2004 (OJ L 105, 14.4.2004, p. 5).
3.

Given the significant number of complaints it has received on this project, the Commission, anxious to respond swiftly and to inform those concerned while making the most economical use of its administrative resources, is publishing this acknowledgment of receipt in the Official Journal of the European Union and on the internet at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general//receipt/index.htm
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 251/14

Notification by Italy concerning visa reciprocity (1)

(2005/C 251/23)

In accordance with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 of 2 June 2005 amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001, I wish to inform you that as of today nationals of the Italian Republic are subject to a visa requirement in the following third countries listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 539/2001:

— Australia,

— Brunei Darussalam (for a stay of more than 14 days).

A similar letter has been sent to Commission Vice-President Franco Frattini.

(1) This notification is published in conformity with Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 851/2005 of 2 June 2005 (OJ L 141, 4.6.2005, p. 3) amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 (OJ L 81, 21.3.2001, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 258/9

Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2005/C 258/03)

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

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 (2) on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community.

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry Colour television picture tubes (cathode-ray) India Republic of Korea Anti-dumping duty Council Regulation (EC) No 2313/2000 (OJ L 267, 20.10.2000, p. 1) 21.10.2005

(1) OJ C 22, 27.1.2005, p. 10.

(2) OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 461/2004 (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 12).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 256/15

Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1) (2)

(2005/C 256/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

SPAIN

Change of name of license holder

Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

New name of air carrier Address of air carrier Permitted to carry Decision effective since Cygnus Air SA — Corporación Ygnus Air SA passengers, mail, cargo 8.3.2005

(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.

(2) Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 262/4

Publication of decisions by Member States to grant or revoke operating licenses pursuant to Article 13(4) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92 on licensing of air carriers (1) (2)

(2005/C 262/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

GREECE

Operating licences granted

Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

Name of air carrier Address of air carrier Permitted to carry Decision effective since GREECE AIRWAYS Gounaris 113, EL-16561 Glyfada passengers, mail, cargo 6.6.2005

Category B: Operating licences including the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

Name of air carrier Address of air carrier Permitted to carry Decision effective since PEGASUS AVIATION Geroulanou St 100, Argyroupolis, EL-16452 Athens passengers, mail, cargo 20.4.2004

Operating licences revoked

Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

Name of air carrier Address of air carrier Permitted to carry Decision effective since OLYMPIC AIRWAYS SA Syggrou 96-100, EL-11741 Athens passengers, mail, cargo 27.4.2004

Change of name of license holder

Category A: Operating licences without the restriction of Article 5(7)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2407/92

New name of air carrier Address of air carrier Permitted to carry Decision effective since MAKEDONIKES AEROGRAMMES — OLYMPIC AIRLINES Syggrou 154, EL-17671 Athens passengers, mail, cargo 8.1.2004

(1) OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 1.

(2) Communicated to the European Commission before 31.8.2005.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 268/14

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises

(2005/C 268/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Aid No: XS 125/03

Member State: Germany

Region: Saxony-Anhalt

Title of aid scheme: Special programme for building the information society in Saxony-Anhalt

Legal basis:

— Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) vom 30.4.1991 (GVBl. LSA S. 45), insbesondere die Verwaltungsvorschriften zu § 44 LHO des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt;

— Verordnung (EG) Nr. 70/2001 der Kommission vom 12.1.2001 über die Anwendung der Artikel 87 und 88 EG-Vertrag auf staatliche Beihilfen an kleine und mittlere Unternehmen (ABl. L 10 vom 13.1.2002, S. 33)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme: Approx. EUR 2,5 million

Maximum aid intensity:

— Investment grants

The aid intensity is limited to a maximum of 50 % gross (35 % gross regional aid plus 15 % gross SME bonus).

— Consultancy aid

towards expenditure on services provided by outside consultants to existing or new SMEs and expenditure on assessing feasibility. The aid intensity is limited to 50 % gross of the eligible expenditure

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme: Until 31.12.2004

Objective:

— Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the development, use and application of digital information, communication and media technologies

— Improving competitive conditions for SMEs

— Promoting the development of regional networks of companies in technology-oriented sectors

— Increasing the region's attractiveness to businesses

— Helping to improve equal opportunities for women, men and disadvantaged groups in access to training and employment

Economic sector(s) concerned: All economic sectors. All services

Comments: The following are excluded:

Activities relating to the manufacture, processing and marketing of goods listed in Annex 1 to the EC Treaty

Aid for export-related activities

Aid which is conditional on the use of indigenous products rather than imported goods.

Aid to the steel, synthetic fibres, motor vehicle and shipbuilding industries

Since special rules apply to agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture and transport and since even small amounts of aid to those sectors might fulfil the criteria of Article 87(1) of the EC Treaty, the sectors in question are excluded from the scheme.

The steel, synthetic fibres, motor vehicle and shipbuilding industries are excluded owing, among other things, to the fact that appropriate measures have been agreed in relation to regional investment aid

Name and address of the granting authority:

Landesförderinstitut Sachsen-Anhalt Gruppe Sonderprogramm Domplatz 12 DE-39104 Magdeburg

Other information: