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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 381/1

Summary information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 of 22 July 2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2012/C 381/01

State aid No: XF 3/10

Member State: Denmark

Region/Authority granting the aid: —

Title of aid scheme / name of company receiving an ad hoc aid: Industri til konsum

Legal basis: Lov om fiskeri og fiskeopdræt (fiskeriloven), jf. lovbekendtgørelse nr. 978 af 26. september 2008, som ændret senest ved lov nr. 1513 af 27. december 2009.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of ad-hoc aid granted: DKK 1 990 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 per cent

Date of entry into force:

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award (not later than 30 June 2014); indicate:

— under the scheme: the date until which aid may be granted;

— in the case of an ad hoc aid: the expected date of the last instalment to be paid:

31 December 2010

Objective of aid: The objective of the aid is to enable identification of the market for human consumption of industrial species, primarily sand eel and sprat.

Indicate which of Articles 8 to 24 is used: Article 17

Activity concerned: Using a chartered freezer vessel we intend to identify the opportunities for selling industrial species on a global scale, both as a bulk product for use in parts of the world with a need for relatively cheap food, and as processed foodstuffs.

Name and address of the granting authority:

Fiskeafgiftsfonden, c/o Danmarks Fiskeriforening Nordensvej 3, Taulov 7000 Fredericia, Denmark

Web address where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found:

http://wk.bakuri.dk/filarkiv/fiskeafgiftsfonden.dk/file/100104_FAF_basisbudget_suppl_oplysn_2010_091118.pdf

http://wk.bakuri.dk/filarkiv/fiskeafgiftsfonden.dk/file/100104_FAF_basisbudget_2010_091118.pdf

Motivation: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund: This is a large-scale project, part of which is to be funded by the European Fisheries Fund and part under the Innovation Act. It is planned that the latter sub-project will receive the rest of its funding via the ‘Industri til konsum’ aid scheme.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 394/3

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2012/C 394/02

Date of adoption of the decision 26.9.2012 Reference number of State Aid SA.34623 (12/N) Member State Italy Region Lazio — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Interventi in favore di organismi di garanzia collettiva dei fidi nel settore agricolo (L.R. 18.3.2011 n. 3) Legal basis L. R. 18.3.2011 n. 3 «Interventi a favore di organismi di garanzia collettiva dei fidi nel settore agricolo»; Deliberazione della Giunta Regionale del 26.1.2012, n. 28 «Legge regionale 18 marzo 2011, n. 3. Interventi in favore di organismi di garanzia collettiva dei fidi nel settore agricolo. Indirizzi per la concessione dei contributi» (pubblicata su Bollettino Ufficiale Regione Lazio, parte I, del 21.2.2012 n. 7) Type of measure Scheme — Objective Horizontal aid instruments agriculture sector, Technical support (AGRI) Form of aid Guarantee, Subsidized services Budget Overall budget: EUR 15 million Annual budget: EUR 5 million Intensity 100 % Duration (period) until 1.7.2018 Economic sectors Agriculture, forestry and fishing Name and address of the granting authority Regione Lazio Via C. Colombo 212 00147 Roma RM ITALIA Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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Date of adoption of the decision 19.10.2012 Reference number of State Aid SA.35419 (12/N) Member State Czech Republic Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Neproduktivní investice v lesích Legal basis 1) Program rozvoje venkova České Republiky na období 2007–2013 (kód podpory 227) 2) Pravidla, kterými se stanovují podmínky pro poskytování dotace na projekty Programu rozvoje venkova ČR na období 2007–2013, Opatření II.2.4 Obnova lesního potenciálu po kalamitách a podpora společenských funkcí lesů, Podopatření II.2.4.2 Neproduktivní investice v lesích Type of measure Scheme — Objective Forestry Form of aid Direct grant Budget Overall budget: CZK 90 000 000 million Annual budget: CZK 40 000 000 million Intensity 100 % Duration (period) until 31.12.2013 Economic sectors Agriculture, forestry and fishing Name and address of the granting authority Ministerstvo zemědělství České republiky Těšnov 17 117 05 Praha ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 402/25

DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Greece

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid C 21/09 — (ex N 105/08, N 168/08 and N 169/08) — Greece

Public financing of infrastructure and equipment at the port of Pireaus — part notified under ex N 169/08

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 402/10

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) TFEU, initiated on 13 July 2009 (1) in respect of the financing of the acquisition of loading and unloading equipment in the container terminal section of the Port of Piraeus (notified under N 169/08), recording that Greece has withdrawn its notification on 1 October 2010 and will not pursue this aid project further.

(1) OJ C 245, 13.10.2009, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 80/23

Corrigendum to the Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections

( Official Journal of the European Union C 43 of 15 February 2013 )

2013/C 80/11

On page 21, State aid SA35747 (12/N):

for:

‘Intensity: measure does not constitute aid’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 56/19

DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Hungary

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid SA.27913 (C 31/09 (ex N 113/09)) — Large investment project — Hungary — Aid to Audi Hungaria Motor Kft.

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/14

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the TFEU, initiated on 28 October 2009 (1) and extended on 6 July 2010 (2) in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that Hungary has withdrawn its notification on 22 November 2012.

(1) OJ C 64, 16.3.2010, p. 15.

(2) OJ C 243, 10.9.2010, p. 4.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 15/10

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 15/05

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 12.12.2012 Duration 12.12.2012-31.12.2012 Member State Spain Stock or group of stocks GFB/567- Species Forkbeards (Phycis spp.) Zone EU and international waters of V, VI and VII Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number FS83DSS

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 43/28

Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in conformity with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 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, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2013/C 43/10

Aid No: SA.35456 (12/XF)

Member State: Spain

Region/Authority granting the aid: Comunitat Valenciana

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving ad hoc aid: Ayudas a explotaciones piscícolas

Legal basis: Resolución de 17 de julio de 2012, de la Consellera de Agricultura, Pesca, Alimentación y Agua, por la que se adjudican a AGROALIMED determinadas tareas en explotaciones de piscicultura

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of ad hoc aid granted: EUR 15 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of entry into force: as of publication

Duration of the scheme or individual aid award (not later than 30 June 2014); indicate: the last quarter of the budgeted annual payment

Objective of the aid: To implement health measures for aquaculture species reared in fish farms in the Comunitat Valenciana

Indicate which of Articles 8 to 24 is used: Article 14. Aid for animal health measures

Activity concerned: Fish farms

Name and address of the granting authority:

Conselleria de Agricultura, Pesca, Alimentación y Agua C/ Amadeo de Saboya, 2 46410 Valencia ESPAÑA

Website: http://www.agricultura.gva.es/web/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=d9ffb5e3-e479-44fb-894e-8b6b3a2b234d&groupId=16_

Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund: Given the particularities of fish farming operations, it is advisable to put in place a series of preventive measures in the interests of animal health and public health. The activities subsidised are covered by Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 (Aid for animal health measures) and are part of the 2012 animal health plan.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 56/17

DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Germany

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid SA.33152 (11/C) (ex 11/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Linamar Powertrain GmbH

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/12

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the TFEU, initiated on 9 November 2011 (1) in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that Germany has withdrawn its notification on 4 October 2012 and will reduce the aid amount, in order to respect the limits and fulfil the conditions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 of 6 August 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) (2).

(1) OJ C 20, 25.1.2012, p. 10.

(2) OJ L 214, 9.8.2008, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 74/57

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 Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products and amending Regulation (EC) No 70/2001

2013/C 74/05

Aid No: SA.36208 (13/XA)

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: NORTHERN IRELAND

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (Extension 2013-2014)

Legal basis: Agriculture Act (Northern Ireland) 1949

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme: GBP 0,02 (in millions)

Maximum aid intensity: 100,00 %

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 22.4.2013—31.3.2014

Objective of aid: Technical support (Art. 15 of Reg. (EC) No 1857/2006)

Sector(s) concerned: Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities

Name and address of the granting authority:

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Supply Chain Development Branch Room 518, Dundonald House Belfast BT4 3SB

Website: http://www.dardni.gov.uk/nirfp_2013-14

Other information: —

Aid No: SA.36239 (13/XA)

Member State: Ireland

Region: IRELAND

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Participants in the An Bord Bia Food Quality Assurance Schemes.

Legal basis: An Bord Bia Acts 1994 to 2004

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme: EUR 0,60 (in millions)

Maximum aid intensity: 100,00 %

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 5.3.2013—31.12.2013

Objective of aid: Production of quality agricultural products (Art. 14 of Reg. (EC) No 1857/2006)

Sector(s) concerned: AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING

Name and address of the granting authority:

Bord Bia Clanwilliam Court Lower Mount Street Dublin 2 Ireland

Website: http://www.bordbia.ie/industryservices/quality/pages/StateAid.aspx

Other information: —

Aid No: SA.36265 (13/XA)

Member State: Ireland

Region: IRELAND

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Stock Relief from Income Tax for Young Trained Farmer

Legal basis: Section 667B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (see weblink below)

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme: EUR 2,00 (in millions)

Maximum aid intensity: 100,00 %

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 14.3.2013—31.12.2013

Objective of aid: Setting up of young farmers (Art. 7 of Reg. (EC) No 1857/2006)

Sector(s) concerned: Animal production

Name and address of the granting authority:

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine Agriculture House Kildare Street Dublin 2 Ireland

Website: http://www.revenue.ie/en/practitioner/law/notes-for-guidance/tca/part23.pdf

Other information: —
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 81/1

Communication from the Commission relating to the available quantity for the May 2013 subperiod in the framework of certain quotas opened by the European Union for products in the rice sector

2013/C 81/01

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1274/2009 opened tariff quotas for the import of rice originating in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) (1). No import licence applications have been submitted during the first seven days of January 2013 for the quotas with order number 09.4189 and 09.4190.

In accordance with the second sentence of Article 7(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (2), the quantities for which applications are not submitted are to be added to the following subperiod.

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 1(5) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1274/2009 quantities available in the following subperiod are communicated by the Commission before the 25th day of the last month of a given subperiod.

As a result, the total available quantity for the May 2013 subperiod under the quotas with order number 09.4189 and 09.4190 as referred to in Regulation (EU) No 1274/2009 are set out in the Annex to this communication.

(1) OJ L 344, 23.12.2009, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 83/8

Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

2013/C 83/04

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a), second indent, of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are amended as follows:

On page 394:

9506 69 90 Other

The following text is inserted after the first paragraph:

‘This subheading also includes so-called “anti-stress balls”, which have the shape of a ball and can be decorated in various ways. They are usually made of plastic or rubber and are intended to be kneaded in the hand. However, other “anti-stress items” intended to be kneaded in the hand, but not having the shape of a ball, are classified under heading 9503.’

(1) OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 137, 6.5.2011, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 136/3

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2013/C 136/03

Date of adoption of the decision 27.3.2013 Reference number of State Aid SA.34640 (12/N) Member State Hungary Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Natura 2000 támogatás – EMVA (1698/2005/EK 46. cikk) Legal basis A 2009. évi XXXVII. törvény az erdőről, az erdő védelméről és az erdőgazdálkodásról, valamint a vidékfejlesztési miniszter 41/2012 (IV.27.) rendelete az Európai Mezőgazdasági Vidékfejlesztési Alapból Natura 2000 erdőterületeken történő gazdálkodáshoz nyújtandó kompenzációs támogatás részletes szabályairól Type of measure Scheme — Objective Forestry, Environmental protection, Rural development (AGRI) Form of aid Direct grant Budget Overall budget: HUF 11 277 million Intensity 60 % Duration (period) Until 31.12.2013 Economic sectors Silviculture and other forestry activities Name and address of the granting authority Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium Budapest Kossuth Lajos tér 11. 1055 MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

Date of adoption of the decision 21.3.2013 Reference number of State Aid SA.35733 (13/N) Member State Slovakia Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Zákon o podpore poľnohospodárskej prvovýroby v roku 2013 Legal basis Zákon o podpore poľnohospodárskej prvovýroby v roku 2013 Type of measure Scheme — Objective Tax exemptions under Directive 2003/96/EC Form of aid Other – daňové zvýhodnenie – vrátenie časti dane Budget Overall budget: EUR 10 million Annual budget: EUR 10 million Intensity Measure does not constitute aid Duration (period) Until 31.12.2013 Economic sectors Agriculture, forestry and fishing Name and address of the granting authority Ministerstvo pôdohospodárstva a rozvoja vidieka SR Dobrovičova 12 812 66 Bratislava SLOVENSKO/SLOVAKIA Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 154/12

Summary of European Union decisions on marketing authorisations in respect of medicinal products from 1 January to 31 January 2012

(Decisions taken pursuant to Article 34 of Directive 2001/83/EC (1) or Article 38 of Directive 2001/82/EC (2) )

2013/C 154/03

— Issuing, maintenance or modification of a national marketing authorization

Date of the decision Name(s) of the medicinal product Holder(s) of the marketing authorization MemberStateconcerned Date of notification 20.1.2012 Terpenic derivatives See Annex See Annex 24.1.2012

(1) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67.

(2) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 177/5

Commission communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

2013/C 177/05
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 200/11

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 200/08

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 22.6.2013 Duration 22.6.2013-31.12.2013 Member State Spain Stock or group of stocks SOL.8AB. Species Common sole (Solea solea) Zone VIIIa and VIIIb Type(s) of fishing vessels — Reference number 11.TQ39

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 208/4

Notice regarding the adaptation in line with inflation of certain amounts laid down in the Reinsurance Directive

2013/C 208/06

In accordance with Article 41 of Directive 2005/68/EC (1) on reinsurance and amending Council Directives 73/239/EEC, 92/49/EEC as well as Directives 98/78/EC and 2002/83/EC, the amounts laid down in euros in Article 40(2) were reviewed in 2013 in order to take account of changes in the European index of consumer prices comprising all Member States, as published by Eurostat. As a result of the review, the amount laid down in euros as EUR 3 400 000 is increased to EUR 3 600 000 and the amount laid down in euros as EUR 1 200 000 does not change. The Commission Services have informed the European Parliament and the Council of the review and the adapted amount.

(1) OJ L 323, 9.12.2005, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 227/14

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 227/06

Date of adoption of the decision 5.6.2013 Reference number of State Aid SA.33365 (12/N) Member State Netherlands Region — — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Onderzoeksprojecten aanvoersector Legal basis Bestemmingsheffingsverordening conform artikel 7 van het Instellingsbesluit Productschap Vis (Staatsblad 2003, nummer 253) gebaseerd op artikel 126, eerste lid, van de Wet op de bedrijfsorganisatie (wet van 27 januari 1950 gepubliceerd in Staatsblad K 22, laatste wijziging is met ingang van 1 januari 2011 in werking getreden welke is gepubliceerd in Staatsblad 2010, 840). Type of measure Scheme — Objective Research and development Form of aid Direct grant Budget — Intensity 100 % Duration (period) From 3.7.2012 Economic sectors Fishing and aquaculture Name and address of the granting authority Productschap Vis Postbus 72 2280 AB Rijswijk NEDERLAND Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 220/4

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2013/C 220/02

Date of adoption of the decision 19.6.2013 Reference number of State Aid SA.35984 (13/NN) Member State Hungary Region Hungary — Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) a részarány földkiadás során keletkezett osztatlan közös termőföldtulajdon megszüntetéséhez nyújtandó támogatás Legal basis — a földrendező és a földkiadó bizottságokról szóló 1993. évi II. törvény 15. §-a, — 405/2012 (XII.28.) Korm. rendelet a részarány földkiadás során keletkezett osztatlan közös tulajdon megszüntetésének részletes szabályairól Type of measure Scheme — Objective Land reparcelling Form of aid Other Budget Overall budget: HUF 25 000 million Intensity 100 % Duration (period) Until 31.12.2018 Economic sectors Agriculture, forestry and fishing Name and address of the granting authority Vidékfejlesztési Minisztérium Budapest Kossuth Lajos tér 11. 1055 MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY Other information —

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm