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

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2002/C 24/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption of the decision: 19.9.2001

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 176/01

Title: R & D project "Integrating bus technologies into shipbuilding", by Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft GmbH & Co. KG

Objective: To adapt bus systems to shipbuilding on the basis of a fully engineered design evaluated from the safety angle and the analysis of the systematic integration of bus technology into the production processes of a shipyard

Legal basis: Scheme "Schifffahrt und Meerestechnik für das 21. Jahrhundert" (N 156/2000) approved by the Commission on 15 November, 2000

Budget: DEM 371990 (EUR 190195,47)

Aid intensity or amount: 40 %

Duration: Two years

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: 3.7.2001

Member State: Germany (Saarland)

Aid No: N 271/2000

Title: "Low energy house"

Objective: To demonstrate new ways for CO2 reduction, saving of resources, etc. (energy)

Legal basis: Haushaltsgesetz

Budget: DEM 146653 (approximately EUR 73000)

Aid intensity or amount: 45 %

Duration: To be granted after authorisation by the Commission

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: 11.12.2001

Member State: Belgium

Aid No: N 550/01

Title: Public-private partnership for loading and unloading facilities

Objective: Aid will be granted for the construction of inland waterway terminal infrastructure, the purpose of which is to develop the use of inland waterways for transport of goods

Legal basis: Décret flamand du 18 décembre 1992, articles 44 à 49

Vlaamse decreet van 18 december 1992, Artikelen 44-49

Budget: BEF 350 million (EUR 8,5 million) per year

Duration: Five years

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: 6.11.2001

Member State: France

Aid No: N 77/B/01

Title: Guadeloupe 2000-2006: Premium for business start-ups

Objective: To promote business start-ups

Legal basis: DOCUP Guadeloupe 2000-2006

Budget: EUR 9909186

Aid intensity or amount: Aid intensity and cumulation ceilings: 75 % net. Provision is made for automatic adjustment to any changes in the regional aid map

The French authorities undertake to comply with the intensity ceilings for investment aid provided for in the Community guidelines for State aid in the agricultural sector (OJ C 28, 1.2.2000)

In the case of fisheries and aquaculture, the French authorities undertake, as regards the base and rate of the subsidy, to comply with the conditions set out in Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999(1) and in Annex IV thereto

Duration: Until end of 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

Date of adoption of the decision: 11.12.2001

Member State: Sweden

Aid No: NN 139/01

Title: Aviation insurance guarantee

Objective: Continued provision of insurance cover to air carriers and service providers in the aviation sector for certain war and terrorist related risks following the events in the USA on 11 September 2001

Legal basis: Swedish Government decision of 27 September 2001 (decision I 20)

Budget: Aid provided in the form of guarantees

Duration: 30 days

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: 11.12.2001

Member State: Belgium

Aid No: NN 141/01

Title: Temporary aviation insurance

Objective: Establishment for airlines and airport service providers based in belgium of insurance cover similar to that existing before 11 September 2001 relating to risks of war and terrorism

Legal basis: Décisions des Conseils des ministres du 5 octobre et du 26 octobre 2001

Besluiten van de ministerraden van 5 en 26 oktober 2001

Budget: State-issued insurance

Duration: One month initially, renewed for one month

Other information: Scheme renewed and notified after the first 30 days in the context of this 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

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).