EN Official Journal of the European Union C 124/6

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

(2008/C 124/04)

Aid No: XA 405/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Medvode

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Medvode za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Medvode za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (Poglavje II.)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Up to EUR 100 000per annum from the budget of the municipality of Medvode

Maximum aid intensity (in %):

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

— up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

— for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in production capacity,

— additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

— up to 100 % of the real costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

— where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

— where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase; if the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the amount of municipal co-financing is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of an insurance premium for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5. Aid for land reparcelling:

— up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

— up to 100 % of actual costs incurred; this is to be provided in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of costs for education and training, consultancy services provided by third parties, the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications and websites, and the costs of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: November 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting State aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Medvode for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

Občina Medvode Cesta komandanta Staneta 12 SLO-1215 Medvode

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200795&dhid=92102

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 relating to the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Stanislav ŽAGAR

Mayor

Aid No: XA 406/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Loška dolina

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Podpore programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007–2013

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or total amount of individual grant paid to the enterprise:

2007: EUR 2 500

2008: EUR 3 000

2009: EUR 3 000

2010: EUR 4 000

2011: EUR 4 000

2012: EUR 4 000

2013: EUR 4 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

— up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

Support is allocated for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used for agricultural production, investment in permanent crops and farming improvements.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— up to 100 % of the eligible costs of non-productive features,

— up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of costs actually incurred on on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity,

— up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage.

3. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— local aid represents the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock.

4. Aid for land reparcelling:

— up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

5. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

— up to 100 % of the real costs incurred, paid by means of subsidised services. May not involve direct payments of money to producers.

6. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of expenditure on education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (No aid will be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme:

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Loška dolina 2007-2013 contains State aid measures corresponding to the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

Občina Loška dolina Cesta Notranjskega odreda 2 SLO-1386 Stari trg pri Ložu

Website: http://193.77.181.72:8080/mma.nsf/OC/071001180401B/$file/dato3_pravilnik_za_obrh_september_2007_84a.doc

Other information: The measure covering the payment of insurance premiums for crops and fruit extends to the following unfavourable weather conditions which may be considered natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and flooding.

The local legislation satisfies the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 as regards measures to be implemented by the local authorities and the terms of general provisions (procedure prior to the granting of aid, cumulation, transparency and the monitoring of aid)

Janez STERLE

Mayor of Loška dolina Municipality

Aid No: XA 407/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Kungota

Title of aid scheme or name of enterprise receiving an individual grant: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or total amount of individual grant paid to the enterprise:

2007: EUR 28 000

2008: EUR 30 000

2009: EUR 30 000

2010: EUR 30 000

2011: EUR 30 000

2012: EUR 30 000

2013: EUR 30 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 40 % of eligible costs in other regions,

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other regions, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

Support is allocated for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used for agricultural production, investment in permanent crops, farming improvements and the management of pastures.

2. Conservation of traditional buildings:

— up to 100 % of the actual costs of non-productive features,

— up to 60 % (or up to 75 % in LFAs) of the actual costs of on-farm productive features where investment does not entail any increase in the farm's production capacity,

— up to 100 % may be granted in additional aid to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials that are necessary for the conservation of the cultural built heritage.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

— up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred where relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

— where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in LFAs, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs,

— where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or at least 50 % in LFAs, of the expenses relating to this increase. Where the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the level of local co-financing is the difference between the level of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of the eligible costs of premiums paid to insure crops and fruit and insure against disease in livestock.

5. Aid for land reparcelling:

— up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs.

6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

— up to 100 % of the costs of market research activities, product conception and design, including aid granted for the preparation of applications for recognition of geographical indications and designations of origin or certificates of specific character in accordance with the relevant Community regulations. The aid does not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7. Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

— up to 100 % of costs for education, training, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites and the popularisation of scientific knowledge. Aid is granted by means of subsidised services and may not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (No aid will be allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči za programe razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Kungota contains State aid measures corresponding to the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

Občina Kungota Plintovec 1 SLO-2201 Zg. Kungota

Website: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422 (št. predpisa 479, str. 938)

Additional information: The measure covering the payment of insurance premiums for crops and fruit extends to the following unfavourable weather conditions which may be considered natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and flooding.

The local legislation satisfies the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 as regards measures to be implemented by the local authorities and the terms of general provisions (procedure prior to the granting of aid, cumulation, transparency and the monitoring of aid)

Aid No: XA 408/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje Občine Dravograd

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Dravograd za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Dravograd za programsko obdobje 2007–2013

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

2007: EUR 78 000

2008: EUR 78 000

2009: EUR 78 000

2010: EUR 78 000

2011: EUR 78 000

2012: EUR 78 000

2013: EUR 82 000

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

— up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— for investment in non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

— for investment in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

— additional aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to preserve the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

— up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

— where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

— where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5. Aid for land reparcelling:

— up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

— up to 100 % of eligible legal and administrative costs.

7. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of eligible costs,

— the aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Dravograd for the programming period 2007-2013 includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following Articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

Občina Dravograd Trg 4. julija 7 SLO-2370 Dravograd

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200792&dhid=91893

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Marijana CIGALA

Mayor of the municipality of Dravograd

Aid No: XA 410/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Črna na Koroškem

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore programom razvoja podeželja v občini Črna na Koroškem 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Črna na Koroškem za programsko obdobje 2007–2013 (II. Poglavje)

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

2007: EUR 34 757

2008: EUR 35 661

2009: EUR 36 517

2010: EUR 37 393

2011: EUR 38 290

2012: EUR 39 209

2013: EUR 40 150

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas,

— up to 40 % of eligible costs in other areas,

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in less-favoured areas, and up to 50 % of eligible costs in other areas, in the case of investments made by young farmers within five years of setting up.

The purpose of the aid is investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment to be used for agricultural production, to invest in permanent crops, to improve farmland and to manage pastures.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— for non-productive features, up to 100 % of actual costs,

— for productive assets on farms, up to 60 % of actual costs, or 75 % in less-favoured areas, provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity of the farm,

— aid may be granted at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

— up to 100 % of actual costs where the relocation simply consists of the dismantling, removal and re-erection of existing facilities,

— where the relocation results in the farmer benefiting from more modern facilities, the farmer must contribute at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

— where the relocation results in an increase in production capacity, the contribution from the beneficiary must be at least 60 %, or 50 % in less-favoured areas, of the expenses relating to this increase. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution is to be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the amount of municipal support is the difference between the amount of co-financing of insurance premiums from the national budget and up to 50 % of eligible costs of insurance premiums for insuring crops and fruit and for insuring livestock against disease.

5. Aid for land reparcelling:

— up to 100 % of actual legal and administrative costs incurred.

6. Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products:

— up to 100 % of eligible costs in the form of subsidised services; this must not involve direct payments of money to producers.

7. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of costs concerning farmers' education and training, consultancy services and the organization of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. The aid is to be granted in the form of subsidised services and must not involve direct payments of money to producers

Date of implementation: October 2007 (The aid will not be granted until a summary has been published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31.12.2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles in Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for preserving and developing agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Črna na Koroškem includes measures constituting State aid in accordance with the following articles of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 of 15 December 2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 3):

Article 4: Investment in agricultural holdings,

Article 5: Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings,

Article 6: Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest,

Article 12: Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums,

Article 13: Aid for land reparcelling,

Article 14: Aid to encourage the production of quality agricultural products,

Article 15: Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of granting authority:

Občina Črna na Koroškem Center 101 SLO-2393 Črna na Koroškem

Website: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200790&dhid=91756

Other information: The measure for the payment of insurance premiums to insure crops and fruit includes the following adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disasters: spring frost, hail, lightning, fire caused by lightning, storm and floods.

The municipality's Rules meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 concerning the measures to be adopted by the municipality and the general provisions applicable (steps preceding grant of aid, cumulation, transparency and monitoring of aid)

Nada VAČUN

Director of municipal administration