EN Official Journal of the European Union C 99/9

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 99/05)

Aid No: XA 351/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Ivančna Gorica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Sofinanciranje programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica 2007–2013

Legal basis: Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica

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

2007: EUR 172 760

2008: EUR 176 000

2009: EUR 178 000

2010: EUR 182 000

2011: EUR 186 000

2012: EUR 192 000

2013: EUR 198 000

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.

Support is granted for investment to restore farm features and to purchase equipment for agricultural production, and for investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— for investments in non-productive features, up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred,

— for investments in productive assets on farms, up to 60 % or — in less favoured areas — 75 % of the actual costs incurred, 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 maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

— up to 100 % of the actual costs incurred if 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 in less favoured areas at least 50 % and in other areas at least 60 % of the increase in the value of the facilities concerned after relocation. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, this contribution shall be at least 55 % or in less favoured areas 45 %,

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

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the level of cofinancing by the municipality is the difference between the level of cofinancing of insurance premiums from the national budget and a sum of up to 50 % of eligible insurance premium costs for insuring crops and fruit and insuring livestock against disease.

5. Aid for land reparcelling:

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

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

— in the form of subsidised services, up to 100 % of actual costs incurred.

7. Provision of technical support in the agricultural sector:

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

Date of implementation: November 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of aid: Support to SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the proposed Rules on the cofinancing of programmes for preserving, promoting and developing rural areas in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica (Pravilnik o sofinanciranju programov za ohranjanje, spodbujanje in razvoj podeželja v občini Ivančna Gorica) includes measures relating to 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

Sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

Občina Ivančna Gorica Sokolska 8 SLO-1295 Ivančna Gorica

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200774&dhid=91290

Other information: Aid 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, storms and floods.

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

The Mayor

Jernej LAMPRET

Aid No: XA 353/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Občina Ribnica na Pohorju

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Dodeljevanje državnih pomoči za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Ribnica na Pohorju

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

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

2007: EUR 3 100,00

2008: EUR 10 000,00

2009: EUR 10 210,00

2010: EUR 10 424,41

2011: EUR 10 643,33

2012: EUR 10 866,84

2013: EUR 11 095,05

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

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

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, 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.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features,

— up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, 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 maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

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

— where 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. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 %, or 45 % in LFAs,

— where 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. If 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 municipal co-financing is the difference between the level 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 eligible legal and administrative costs.

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

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

7. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. 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 allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju 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 the granting authority:

Občina Ribnica na Pohorju Ribnica na Pohorju 1 SLO-2364 Ribnica na Pohorju

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422

Št. predpisa: 477, stran 929

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)

Marija SGERM

Mayor of the municipality of Ribnica na Pohorju

Aid No: XA 354/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Muta

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

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

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

2007: EUR 19 110,50

2008: EUR 19 683,82

2009: EUR 20 077,50

2010: EUR 20 479,05

2011: EUR 20 888,64

2012: EUR 21 306,24

2013: EUR 21 732,55

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

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

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, 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.

Support is to be provided for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features,

— up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs in the case of productive assets on farms, provided that this 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 maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Relocation of farm buildings in the public interest:

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

— where 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. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively,

— where 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. If the beneficiary is a young farmer, his contribution shall be at least 55 % or 45 % respectively.

4. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level 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 eligible legal and administrative costs.

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

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

7. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training of farmers, consultancy services and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites, and the cost of replacement services. 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 allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Reference to Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on granting aid for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Muta for the 2007-2013 programming period 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

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

Občina Muta Glavni trg 17 SLO-2366 Muta

Internet address: http://www.izit.si/muv/index.php?action=showIzdaja&year=2007&izdajaID=422

Številka predpisa: 465, stran 891

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)

Mayor

Boris KRALJ

Aid No: XA 355/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Cerknica

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Podpore za ohranjanje in spodbujanje razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Cerknica

Legal basis: Pravilnik o ohranjanju in spodbujanju razvoja kmetijstva in podeželja v občini Cerknica (III. Poglavje)

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

2007: EUR 41 729

2008: EUR 41 729

2009: EUR 41 729

2010: EUR 41 729

2011: EUR 43 000

2012: EUR 45 000

2013: EUR 45 000

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.

Support is to be provided for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— up to 100 % of the real costs regarding investment in non-productive features,

— up to 60 %, or up to 75 % in LFAs, of the real costs regarding investment in productive assets on farms, 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 maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. Aid towards the payment of insurance premiums:

— the level of municipal co-financing is the difference between the level 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.

4. Aid for land reparcelling:

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

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

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

6. Provision of technical support:

— up to 100 % of costs concerning education and training and consultancy services provided by third parties and the organisation of forums, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, publications, catalogues and websites. 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 allocated before the summary is published on the European Commission's website)

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: To support SMEs

Relevant Articles of Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 and eligible costs: Chapter II of the draft Rules on preserving and promoting the development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Cerknica 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 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 the granting authority:

Občina Cerknica Cesta 4. maja 53 SLO-1380 Cerknica

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=200798&dhid=92213

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)

Mayor

Miroslav LEVAR

Aid No: XA 357/07

Member State: Republic of Slovenia

Region: Območje občine Poljčane

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

Legal basis: Pravilnik o dodeljevanju državnih pomoči, pomoči de minimis in izvajanju drugih ukrepov za ohranjanje in razvoj kmetijstva ter podeželja v občini Poljčane

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

2007: EUR 15 100,00

2008: EUR 15 100,00

2009: EUR 15 100,00

2010: EUR 15 100,00

2011: EUR 15 100,00

2012: EUR 15 100,00

2013: EUR 15 100,00

Maximum aid intensity:

1. Investment in agricultural holdings for primary production:

— up to 50 % of eligible costs in LFAs,

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

— up to 60 % of eligible costs in LFAs, 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.

Support is to be granted for investment in the restoration of farm features and the purchase of equipment to be used in agricultural production, and in respect of investment in permanent crops, farmland improvement and pasture management.

2. Conservation of traditional landscapes and buildings:

— up to 100 % of the real costs in the case of non-productive features, and up to 60 %, or 75 % in LFAs, in the case of productive assets where 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 maintain the heritage features of buildings.

3. 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 products and to insure livestock against disease.

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

6. Provision of technical support:

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

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

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: Until 31 December 2013

Objective of the aid: The draft Rules on granting State aid and de minimis aid and implementing other measures for the preservation and development of agriculture and rural areas in the municipality of Poljčane 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

Economic sector(s) concerned: Agriculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

Občina Poljčane Bistriška cest 65 SLO-2319 Poljčane

Internet address: http://www.uradni-list.si/1/ulonline.jsp?urlid=2007100&dhid=92355

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)

Mayor

Stanislav KOVAČIČ