EN Official Journal of the European Union C 360/6

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2011/C 360/02

Reference number of the State Aid SA.31302 (X 308/10) Member State Germany Member State reference number — Name of the Region (NUTS) NIEDERSACHSEN Mixed Granting authority Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank) Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-16 30177 Hannover www.nbank.de Title of the aid measure Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung der einzelbetrieblichen Unternehmensberatung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen in Niedersachsen (Beratungsrichtlínie 2009) National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) Nds. MBl 2010, S. 593 Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid measure XS 290/2007 Duration 1.1.2009-31.12.2015 Economic sector(s) concerned All economic sectors eligible to receive aid Type of beneficiary SME Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme EUR 2,39 (in millions) For guarantees — Aid Instrument (Article 5) Direct grant Reference to the Commission Decision — If co-financed by Community funds Genehmigung vom 7. und 9.8.2007 - EUR 2,19 (in millions) Objectives Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency SME-bonuses in % Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26) 50 % —

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.nbank.de/_downloads/Foerderprogramme/Beratungsfoerderung/Richtlinie.pdf

Reference number of the State Aid SA.31320 (X 311/10) Member State Bulgaria Member State reference number — Name of the Region (NUTS) Bulgaria Article 107(3)(a) Granting authority Агенция по заетоста гр. София, 1000, бул. „Княз Ал. Дондуков“ № 3 http://www.az.government.bg Title of the aid measure Схема BG051PO001-1.1.03 - „Развитие“, проект „Нов избор – развитие и реализация“ по ОП „РЧР“ National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) Регламент (ЕО) № 800/2008 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_800.pdf Регламент (ЕО) № 1083/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1083.pdf Регламент (ЕО) № 1081/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1081.pdf Регламент (ЕК) № 1828/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1828_en.pdf ПМС № 121/31.5.2007 г. http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/PMS121.pdf Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid measure — Duration 30.12.2009-31.12.2012 Economic sector(s) concerned Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, Mining of metal ores, Other mining and quarrying, Mining support service activities, MANUFACTURING, ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY, WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, CONSTRUCTION, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES, REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION, OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; U0NDIFFERENTIATED GOODS- AND SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE, ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES Type of beneficiary SME,large enterprise Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme BGN 250,00 (in millions) For guarantees — Aid Instrument (Article 5) Direct grant Reference to the Commission Decision — If co-financed by Community funds ЕСФ по Оперативна програма „Развитие на човешките ресурси“, одобрена от Европейската комисия - № CCI: 2007BG051PO001 - BGN 212,50 (in millions) Objectives Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency SME-bonuses in % Aid for the recruitment of disadvantaged workers in the form of wage subsidies (Art. 40) 50 % —

Web link to the full text of the aid measure

http://www.az.government.bg/internal.asp?CatID=28&WA=Efunds/OPHRD/AP1103/Menu_1103.htm

Интернет страницата на Агенция по заетостта, рубрика „Европейски фондове и международни проекти“, меню „Оперативна програма развитие на човеките ресурси“, подменю „Активни програми“, от списъка с програми се избира BG051PO001-1.1.03 - „Развитие“

Reference number of the State Aid SA.31323 (X 312/10) Member State Estonia Member State reference number — Name of the Region (NUTS) Estonia Article 107(3)(a) Granting authority SA Keskkonnainvesteeringute Keskus Narva mnt 7A 10117 TALLINN http://www.kik.ee Title of the aid measure Vooluveekogude seisundi parandamise tingimused National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) 1) Keskkonnaministri 5. juuli 2010. a määrus nr 24 „Meetme „Vooluveekogude seisundi parandamine” tingimused avatud taotlemise korral” (RTI, 14.7.2010, 46, 274) 2) Perioodi 2007-2013 struktuuritoetuse seadus (RT I 2006, 59, 440) Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid measure — Duration 17.7.2010-31.8.2013 Economic sector(s) concerned All economic sectors eligible to receive aid Type of beneficiary SME,large enterprise Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme — For guarantees — Aid Instrument (Article 5) Direct grant Reference to the Commission Decision — If co-financed by Community funds Kogu perioodi ÜF vahendeid kokku kasutatakse 150 miljonit krooni. Keskmiselt jagatakse iga aasta (3. aasta jooksul) 50 miljonit krooni Ühtekuuluvusfondi vahendeid. - EUR 0,00 (in millions) Objectives Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency SME-bonuses in % Investment aid enabling undertakings to go beyond Community standards for environmental protection or increase the level of environmental protection in the absence of Community standards (Art. 18) (Reference to the relevant standards: veeseaduse §40' lg 11 ja 13 ,veeseaduse §40' lg 11 ja 13 ") 35 % 20 % Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26) 50 % —

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ert/act.jsp?id=13339732

Reference number of the State Aid SA.31464 (X 335/10) Member State United Kingdom Member State reference number — Name of the Region (NUTS) SCOTLAND Mixed Granting authority Rural and Environment Directorate Saughton House Broomhouse Drive Edinburgh EH11 3XD http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home Title of the aid measure Scottish Rural Deevolopment Programme - measure code 312 (Support for the creation and development of micro enterprises) National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972 Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid measure — Duration 16.8.2010-31.12.2013 Economic sector(s) concerned All economic sectors eligible to receive aid Type of beneficiary SME Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme GBP 4,20 (in millions) For guarantees GBP 0,00 (in millions) Aid Instrument (Article 5) Direct grant Reference to the Commission Decision — If co-financed by Community funds Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - GBP 2,60 (in millions) Objectives Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency SME-bonuses in % Aid for newly created small enterprises (Art.14) 20 % — SME investment and employment aid (Art.15) 20 % —

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP

Reference number of the State Aid SA.31465 (X 336/10) Member State United Kingdom Member State reference number — Name of the Region (NUTS) SCOTLAND Mixed Granting authority Rural and Environment Directorate Saughton House Broomhouse Drive Edinburgh EH11 3XD http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home Title of the aid measure Scottish Rural Development Programme - measure code 124 ( cooperation for development of new products, process and technologies in the agriculture and food sector and in the forestry sector) National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972 Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid measure — Duration 16.8.2010-31.12.2013 Economic sector(s) concerned Food and beverage service activities Type of beneficiary SME Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme GBP 2,60 (in millions) For guarantees GBP 0,00 (in millions) Aid Instrument (Article 5) Direct grant Reference to the Commission Decision — If co-financed by Community funds Council Regulation 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for rural development (EAFRD) - GBP 1,60 (in millions) Objectives Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency SME-bonuses in % Experimental development (Art. 31(2)(c)) 25 % 20 % Fundamental research (Art. 31(2)(a)) 100 % — Industrial research (Art. 31(2)(b)) 50 % 20 %

Web link to the full text of the aid measure:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP