ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 414/6

Information communicated by the EFTA States regarding State aid granted under the Act referred to in point 1j of Annex XV of the EEA Agreement (Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty) (General Block Exemption Regulation)

2014/C 414/04

PART I

Aid reference GBER 11/2014/REG EFTA State Norway Region Name of the Region(s) Regional aid map, cf 91/14/COL. Regional aid status C Granting authority Name — Sør-Trøndelag fylkeskommune — Nordland fylkeskommune — Troms fylkeskommune — All other County administrations which have municipalities within the regional aid map Postal address — Postboks 2350 Sluppen NO-7004 Trondheim NORWAY — Fylkeshuset NO-8048 Bodø NORWAY — Postboks 6600 NO-9296 Tromsø NORWAY Web address www.stfk.no www.nfk.no www.tromsfylke.no Title of the aid measure Regional transport aid scheme National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication) — Regulation on eligible areas for investment aid and transportation aid (1) (the regional aid map) (FOR-2014-06-17-807). — Regulation on regional aid funds (2) (FOR-2013-12-11-1574). — Annual grant offer letters Web link to the full text of the aid measure http://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2014-06-17-807 http://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2013-12-11-1574 http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kmd/tema/regional-_og_distriktspolitikk/bakgrunn-og-malsettinger-i-distrikts--og/tilskotsbrev/tilskotsbrev-2014/tilskuddsbrev-kapittel-551-post-60.html?id=748475 Type of measure Scheme Amendment of an existing aid scheme or ad hoc aid EFTA Surveillance Authority aid reference Prolongation Cf. 143/07/COL Modification New regional aid map, cf. 91/14/COL, increased aid intensities, cf. GBER article 15, paragraph 3. Eligible sectors according to RAGs and GBER. Duration Scheme 1.7.2014 to 31.12.2020 Economic sector(s) concerned All economic sectors eligible to receive aid Eligible sectors will comply with Section 1.1 in the Authority’s guidelines on regional State aid for 2014-2020 (consolidated version) and with Article 13 of the GBER. Type of beneficiary SMEs Large undertakings Budget Total annual amount of the budget planned under the scheme National currency NOK 30 million Aid instrument Grant/Interest rate subsidy





PART II

Primary objective — General objectives (list) Objectives (list) Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum annual aid amount in national currency (in full amounts) SME — bonuses in % Regional aid — operating aid (Article 15) Transport costs of goods in eligible areas (Article 15(2)(a)) 40 %

(1) Forskrift om virkeområde for distriktsrettet investeringsstøtte og regional transportstøtte.

(2) Forskrift for distrikts- og regionalpolitiske virkemidler.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 209/5

Notice in accordance with Article 2(2) of Commission Decision 2005/15/EC

Extension of period allowed to the EFTA Surveillance Authority to take a decision

Logistics in the postal sector (Norway)

(2015/C 209/04)

On 23 March 2015, the EFTA Surveillance Authority received a request pursuant to Article 30(5) of Directive 2004/17/EC.

This request, filed by Posten Norge AS, concerns the provision of various logistic services in the postal sector in Norway. The request was subject of a notice in OJ C 150, 7 May 2015, p. 4 and EEA Supplement No 26, 7 May 2015, p. 3. The initial period expires on 24 June 2015.

Given that the EFTA Surveillance Authority considered that additional information is needed in order to make a proper assessment of the request, it sent a request for information to Posten Norge AS on 6 May 2015. Hence, in compliance with the provisions laid down in the second sentence of Article 30(6), the period allowed to the EFTA Surveillance Authority to take a decision on this request is extended by one month.

The final period for the EFTA Surveillance Authority to take a decision therefore expires on 24 July 2015.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 143/8

EFTA Surveillance Authority notice on State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for the EFTA States applicable as from 1 January 2015

(Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part VII of the Authority’s State Aid Guidelines and Article 10 of the Authority’s Decision No 195/04/COL of 14 July 2004 (OJ L 139, 25.5.2006, p. 37 and EEA Supplement No 26/2006, 25.5.2006, p. 1))

(2015/C 143/09)

Base rates are calculated in accordance with the Chapter on the method for setting reference and discount rates of the Authority’s State Aid Guidelines as amended by the Authority’s Decision No 788/08/COL of 17 December 2008. To obtain the applicable reference rates, appropriate margins shall be added to the base rate in accordance with the State Aid Guidelines.

Base rates have been determined as follows:
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 357/29

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2016/C 357/09)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following State aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision : 15 March 2016 Case No : 78750 Decision No : 063/16/COL EFTA State : Norway Title : Aid scheme for investment in a European Rail Traffic Management System (‘ERTMS’) Legal basis : Decision by the Norwegian Parliament implementing Jernbaneverket’s guidelines — ‘Aid Scheme for ERTMS Onboard Equipment’ Type of measure : Investment aid for a European Rail Traffic Management System Objective : Transport interoperability Form of aid : Direct grant Budget : NOK 1 331 million Intensity : 50 % Duration : 1 July 2016-1 July 2021 Economic sectors : Rail transport Name and address of the granting authority : Jernbaneverket, Postboks 4350 N-2308 Hamar NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 195/5

Information notice from the EFTA Surveillance Authority based on Article 16(4) 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

Repeal of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(2016/C 195/03)
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 413/7

No state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement

(2016/C 413/07)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority considers that the following measure does not constitute state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement:

Date of adoption of the decision : 17 June 2016 Case No : 79159 Decision No : 130/16/2016 EFTA State : Iceland Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) : Sale of electricity to Thorsil Legal basis : Power contract signed between Thorsil ehf. and Landsvirkjun Type of measure : No state aid

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 146/8

Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under Article 21(7) of the Act referred to at point 1 of Annex VII to the EEA Agreement

(Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications)

(2017/C 146/08)

Article 21(7) of the Act referred to at point 1 of Annex VII to the EEA Agreement (Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications), foresees that the EFTA States shall notify the EFTA Surveillance Authority (‘the Authority’) of the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions they adopt with regard to the issuing of evidence of formal qualifications in the fields covered by Chapter III of the Act.

The Authority has the task to publish an appropriate communication indicating the titles adopted by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for evidence of formal qualifications and, where appropriate, the body which issues the evidence of formal qualifications, the certificate which accompanies it and the corresponding professional title referred to in Annex V to the Act, points 5.1.1, 5.1.4, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2 and 5.7.1 respectively.

Since Norway has notified changes to titles listed, the Authority publishes the present communication in accordance with Article 21(7) of the Act.

Evidence of formal qualifications: Nurses responsible for general care

Norway has notified the following changes of nurse responsible for general care already listed (Annex V, point 5.2.2, to Directive 2005/36/EC):
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 88/18

State aid — Decision to raise no objections

(2018/C 88/07)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision : 15 December 2017 Case No : 81263 Decision No : 225/17/COL EFTA State : Norway Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) : Employee share options Legal basis : Norwegian Tax Act section 5-14 Type of measure : Aid scheme Objective : Aid to micro-enterprises Form of aid : Tax exemption Budget : NOK 350 million annually Duration : 2018-2027 Name and address of the granting authority : Ministry of Finance P.O Box 8008 Dep NO-0030 Oslo Norway

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/
EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION

No 94/19/COL

of 18 December 2019

amending, for the one hundred and fifth time, the procedural and substantive rules in the field of State aid by deleting the guidelines on conversions between national currencies and euro [2020/481]

THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY (‘the Authority’),

Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), in particular Articles 61 to 63 and Protocol 26,

Having regard to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the Establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (‘the Surveillance and Court Agreement’), in particular Article 24 and Article 5(2)(b),

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 24 of the Surveillance and Court Agreement, the Authority shall give effect to the provisions of the EEA Agreement concerning State aid.

(2) Under Article 5(2)(b) of the Surveillance and Court Agreement, the Authority shall issue notices or guidelines on matters dealt with in the EEA Agreement, if that Agreement or the Surveillance and Court Agreement expressly so provides or if the Authority considers it necessary.

(3) On 19 January 1994, the Authority adopted the procedural and substantive rules in the field of State aid comprising a chapter with guidelines on the conversion of national currencies into ECUs (1).

(4) On 5 November 2003, these guidelines were amended following the introduction of the euro (2).

(5) It follows from these guidelines that any amounts expressed in euros will be converted into the currencies of EEA EFTA States throughout any calendar year at the exchange rates prevailing on the first day of the year on which exchange values for euros into all currencies of the EEA are available.

(6) These guidelines no longer correspond to the guidelines and practices of the European Commission, which in general applies monthly/daily currency conversion rates.

(7) The Authority has consulted with the EEA EFTA States and the European Commission and will align its system for currency conversions with that of the European Commission going forward.

(8) Accordingly, the Authority has decided to delete its guidelines on the conversion of national currencies into euro,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The procedural and substantive rules in the field of State aid shall be amended by deleting Chapter 33 on conversions between national currencies and euro.

Article 2 Only the English language version of this decision is authentic.

Decision at Brussels, 18 December 2019. For the EFTA Surveillance Authority Bente ANGELL-HANSEN The President Responsible College Member Frank J. BÜCHEL College Member Högni KRISTJÁNSSON College Member Carsten ZATSCHLER Countersigning as Director, Legal and Executive Affairs

(1) Decision 4/94/COL (OJ L 231, 3.9.1994, p. 68).

(2) Decision 197/03/COL (OJ L 139, 25.5.2006, p. 33).
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2020/C 132/06)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following State aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision: 10 February 2020 Case No: 84717 Decision No: 006/20/COL EFTA State: Norway Title (and/or name of the beneficiary): Temporary prolongation of production grant scheme for news and current affairs media Legal basis: Regulation No 333 of 25 March 2014 on production grants for news and current affairs media Type of measure: Scheme Objective: Media diversity and plurality Form of aid: Grant Budget: NOK 358 million Duration 31 December 2020 Economic sectors: Media Name and address of the granting authority: The Norwegian Media Authority Nygata 4 Fredrikstad NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Regulation on a temporary compensation scheme for organisers in the culture sector for cancellations, closings or postponements of events as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak

Objective
Act No 37/2020 amending Media Act No 38/2011 and Regulation No 670/2020

Objective
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2020/C 323/05)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following State aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 26 June 2020 Case No 85 318 Decision No 065/20/COL EFTA State Norway Region Whole territory of Norway Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) COVID-19 Amendments and prolongation of grant scheme for undertakings suffering a substantial loss of turnover Legal basis Act on a temporary grant scheme for undertakings suffering a substantial loss of turnover Type of measure Scheme Objective Compensate for damages to undertakings caused by the COVID-19 outbreak to secure employment and ensure a faster recovery of the economy after the crisis Form of aid Grants Budget Estimated NOK 30 billion Intensity 100 % Duration The prolonged scheme applies to loss suffered from 1 March 2020 until 31 August 2020 Economic sectors All sectors except for companies engaged in petroleum extraction and production, as well as production, transmission, distribution and trade of power and financial institutions, private kindergartens and airlines Name and address of the granting authority The Norwegian Tax Administration Postboks 9200 Grønland 0134 Oslo NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Amendment to the COVID-19 liquidity support grant scheme for undertakings in the tourism sector (aid to micro or small enterprises in difficulty on 31 December 2019)

Legal basis
The Act on aid for undertakings faced with income losses due to the coronavirus pandemic (i. lög um tekjufallsstyrki)

Objective
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision of 24 February 2021 replacing the Annex to the Guidelines on short-term export-credit insurance [2021/1238]

( Official Journal of the European Union L 271 of 29 July 2021 )

On the cover page, and on page 1, in the title:

for:

‘EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision of 24 February 2021 replacing the Annex to the Guidelines on short-term export-credit insurance [2021/1238]’,

read:
Objective

To compensate Isavia for the damage related to the operation of Keflavík Airport in the period 1 March 2020 to 31 June 2021 as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the containment measures adopted by Iceland and other countries
European Free Trade Association

List of natural mineral waters recognised by Iceland and Norway

(Annuls and replaces the text published in OJ C 155, 3.5.2018, p. 9 and EEA Supplement No 28, 3 May 2018, p. 6)

(2021/C 75/02)

In accordance with Article 1 of Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (1), as incorporated in point 54zzzzd of Chapter XII of Annex II of the EEA Agreement, a list of recognised natural mineral waters shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and the EEA Supplement thereto.

LIST OF NATURAL MINERAL WATERS RECOGNISED BY ICELAND:

Trade Name Name of source Place of exploitation Icelandic Glacial Ölfus Spring Hlíðarendi, Ölfus, Selfoss

LIST OF NATURAL MINERAL WATERS RECOGNISED BY NORWAY:

Trade Name Name of source Place of exploitation Bonaqua Silver Telemark kilden Fyresdal Eira Eira kilden Eresfjord Farris Kong Olavs kilde Larvik Isbre Isbre kilden Buhaugen, Osa, Ulvik Isklar Isklar kildene Vikebygd i Ullensvang Fyresdal Fyresdal kilden Fyresdal Olden Blåfjell kilden Oldedalen Osa Osa kilden Ulvik/Hardanger Rustad Spring Rustad kilden Rustad/Elverum Snåsa Snåsakilden Snåsa Voss Vosskilden Vatnestrøm/Iveland

(1) OJ L 164, 26.6.2009, p. 45.
Prior to the amendment, the estimated maximum budgetary implication of the period from 1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021 was NOK 5 billion. This comes in addition to an estimated maximum budgetary implication of NOK 30 billion for the period from 1 March to 31 August 2020.

The Norwegian authorities estimate that the amendment of the adjustment factor applied for January and February 2021, will result in an increase of the estimated budgetary implication of NOK 125 million.
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2021/C 372/06)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 11 June 2021 Case No 86852 Decision No 120/21/COL EFTA State Norway Title 2022 Prolongation of the production grant scheme for news and current affairs media Legal basis Regulation No 332 of 25 March 2014 on production grants for news and current affairs media Type of measure Scheme Objective Media diversity and plurality Form of aid Grant Budget NOK 382 million Duration Until 31 December 2022 Economic sectors Media Name and address of the granting authority The Norwegian Media Authority Nygata 4 N-Fredrikstad NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2021/C 343/04)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 12 May 2020 Case No 86817 Decision No 041/21/COL EFTA State Norway Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) COVID-19 Prolongation and amendments to the compensation scheme for large public events Legal basis Parliamentary decision authorising the scheme and setting out its main conditions and a letter of assignment from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to Innovation Norway Type of measure Aid scheme Objective Compensation of damage caused by exceptional occurrence Form of aid Direct grant Budget NOK 260 million Intensity 60 % Duration Until 31 December 2021 Economic sectors All sectors Name and address of the granting authority Innovation Norway Pb. 448 Sentrum Akersgata 13 N-0104 Oslo NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2022/C 183/04)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 17 December 2021 Case No 87820 Decision No 300/21/COL EFTA State Norway Title Regionally differentiated social security contributions 2022–2027 Legal basis The annual Parliamentary decision on rates for social security contributions etc., and Section 23-2 of Act No 19 of 28 February 1997 relating to the National Insurance Scheme (Folketrygdloven) Type of measure Scheme Objective Regional aid Form of aid Tax reduction Intensity 3,1 % to 12,4 % Duration 1.1.2022–31.12.2027 Economic sectors Horizontal. All sectors covered by the Regional Aid Guidelines 2022–2027 Name and address of the granting authority The Norwegian Tax Administration Postboks 9200 – Grønland N-0134 OSLO NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s Internet:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/.
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2022/C 131/11)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 1 December 2021 Case No 87755 Decision No 267/21/COL EFTA State Norway Region All Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Employee share options 2022–2031 Legal basis Norwegian Tax Act, Section 5-14 Type of measure Aid scheme Objective To enhance start-up and growth companies’ ability to recruit and retain key employees Form of aid Tax exemption Budget NOK 20 million annually on average during the duration of the scheme Intensity Duration 2022–2031 Economic sectors Name and address of the granting authority Ministry of Finance P.O Box 8008 Dep 0030 Oslo Norway Other information

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website:

http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/.
Official Journal of the European Union

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2022/C 271/06)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

Date of adoption of the decision 23 February 2022 Case No 88118 Decision No 052/22/COL EFTA State Norway Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) Prolongation of a zero VAT rate for certain electronic news services Legal basis Act on Value Added Tax of 19 June 2009, No 58; and Regulation concerning Value Added Tax of 15 December 2009, No 1540 Type of measure Scheme Objective Support the demand and consumption of news and current affairs content among consumers; and to promote media pluralism and diversity Form of aid Zero VAT rate Budget Approx. NOK 500 million/year Duration Until 1 Mars 2028 Economic sectors Broadcasting and on-demand news services mainly containing audio or audio-visual content Name and address of the granting authority Ministry of Finance P.O. Box 8008 Dep. N-0030 Oslo NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s Internet: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/
COVID-19 Scheme to compensate undertakings in the restaurant sector due to pandemic restrictions

Act on grants to undertakings operating restaurants that have been subject to restrictions in opening hours (lög um styrki til rekstraraðila veitingastaða sem hafa sætt takmörkunum á opnunartíma)

Objective