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Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.2590 — Solectron/C-Mac) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European Commission, economic concentration, electronic equipment, electronics industry, exchange of information, merger control

3.10.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 279/3

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.2590 (cid:151) Solectron/C-Mac)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2001/C 279/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 26 September 2001 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant
1.
to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1310/97 (2), by which the undertaking Solectron Corporation (Solectron) acquires, within the meaning
of Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation, control of the whole of the undertaking C-Mac Industries Inc. (C-Mac)
by way of exchange of shares.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

(cid:151) Solectron: electronic manufacturing services (EMS) for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),

(cid:151) C-Mac: electronic manufacturing services (EMS) for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

3.
On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within
the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant
to the Commission Notice on simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Regu-
lation (EEC) No 4064/89 (3), it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the
procedure set out in the notice.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit

4.
proposed operation.

their possible observations on the

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication.
Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference
COMP/M.2590 (cid:151) Solectron/C-Mac, to:

European Commission,
Directorate-General for Competition,
Directorate B (cid:151) Merger Task Force,
Rue Joseph II/Jozef II-straat 70,
B-1000 Brussels.

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.
(3) OJ C 217, 29.7.2000, p. 32.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2690/01 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Funding from EUROPE-AID Cooperation Office.
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU body, EU financial instrument, Italy, cooperation policy, project management

C 160 E/32

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

4.7.2002

Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

The two tables that list all projects received in 2000 for the first round of the LIFE III Regulation (1) are
sent direct to the Honourable Member and to Parliament’s Secretariat. The projects retained have been
financed in 2001.

(1) Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial

Instrument for the Environment (LIFE), OJ L 192, 28.7.2000.

(2002/C 160 E/033)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2689/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from Energy and Transport DG

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the Energy and Transport Directorate-General, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

Requests for financial support for Trans-European Network projects in the areas of Transport and Energy
are submitted by the official authorities of Member States, not directly by Regions.

Information concerning the projects, located in the Italian Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Val
d’Aosta, submitted by the Italian authorities in 2000 and 2001 and subsequently approved, in the field of
transport and energy are directly sent to the Honourable Member and to the Parliament’s Secretariat.

(2002/C 160 E/034)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2690/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from EUROPE-AID Cooperation Office

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the EUROPE-AID Cooperation Office, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Reply given by Mr Patten on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

Preliminary contacts have taken place with a number of North Italian regions in connection with
decentralised cooperation budget lines B.7.6430/B.7.6002. The requests received in 2000 and 2001 from
the Italian regions (both those selected for financing, and those which were not selected) will be
communicated directly both to the Honourable Member, and to the Parliament’s secretariat.

No written requests were received from any Italian region for funding from the NGO co-financing budget
line B.7.6000.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2712/01 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Destruction of a biotope in Elafoniso in Crete included in the Natura network.
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: Crete, EU programme, exchange of information, parking area, protected area, protection of animal life, protection of plant life

18.4.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 93 E/177

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(6 November 2001)

The Commission has taken note of the situation involving the Gastouni producer organisation.

is contacting the national authorities to obtain details of

It
organisation so it can consider what action should be taken.

the situation involving the producer

The Honourable Member will be informed of the results of the Commission’s enquiries.

(2002/C 93 E/211)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2712/01

by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Destruction of a biotope in Elafoniso in Crete included in the Natura network

Since the beginning of the Summer the Municipality of Pelakano has been constructing an outdoor car
park at Elafoniso in Crete (in the prefecture of Chania) in an area protected by the Natura network and
included in the Life programme. This project is destroying an important biotope, and local inhabitants are
protesting against it.

What measures does the Commission intend to take to maintain this biotope which is protected under the
Natura network?

Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(12 November 2001)

The island of Elafonissos and the coast opposite have been formally proposed by the Greek authorities as
Sites of Community Importance (codes GR 4340002 and 4340015 respectively) for inclusion in the
Natura 2000 network under the Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the
conservation of wild fauna and flora) (1). Management measures have also been prepared for Elafonissos as
part of a LIFE-Nature project.

The Greek authorities are responsible for preserving this area and must take all necessary measures to
ensure that activities pursued there do not cause it to deteriorate. The management plan should,
in
particular, be taken into consideration.

The Commission would ask the Honourable Member to provide further information on the problem, so
that it may do the necessary research and reply to his question.

(1) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.

(2002/C 93 E/212)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2719/01

by Marco Formentini (ELDR) to the Commission

(26 September 2001)

Subject: Possible breach of Directive 92/43/EEC

Serious tension has arisen in the Carrosio and Gavi areas in the province of Piemonte owing to plans to
start mining work that would result in:

< the destruction of the springs which feed the aqueducts supplying drinking water to the whole of the

municipality of Carrosio and part of that of Gavi;

< and the construction of a collection point for a replacement aqueduct in the Capanne di Marcarolo

nature park.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2487 — Bertelsmann/Arnoldo Mondadori/JV)
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

3.10.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 279/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2463 (cid:151) Speedy Tomato)

(2001/C 279/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 14 June 2001 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it
is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2463. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2487 (cid:151) Bertelsmann/Arnoldo Mondadori/JV)

(2001/C 279/08)

On 23 August 2001 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2487. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2700/01 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Funding from Development DG.
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financial instrument, Italy, project management, research policy

C 160 E/34

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

4.7.2002

Finally there were no calls for proposals during 2000 and 2001 for the Promise programme and therefore
so there were no submissions by any organization.

(1) See page 33.

(2002/C 160 E/037)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2700/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from Development DG

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the Development Directorate-General, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Reply given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

In 2000 and 2001, no projects were financed under
Development for the Italian regions mentioned in the honourable member’s question.

the budget headings administered by DG

(2002/C 160 E/038)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2707/01

by Helle Thorning-Schmidt (PSE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Osteoporosis

In 1998 the Commission submitted a report on osteoporosis containing a number of recommendations to
improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment. On several occasions the Commission has stated that it is
drawing up a proposal to the Council containing a number of new recommendations. At one point it was
said that the proposal would be submitted towards the end of 2000. This has not yet happened. What
timetable is the Commission now working on, and when can the proposal be expected?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(7 November 2001)

The Commission has published a scientific report on osteoporosis in the Community (1) in 1998. This
report provides a comprehensive analysis of the underlying pathology of osteoporosis,
it also covers
clinical aspects of managing osteoporosis and has an emphasis on the prevention of osteoporosis in its
conclusions.

As there have been no changes in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis since the report, the
Commission believes that the focus should be on encouraging next steps in meeting the recommendations
of the report itself and using the report as an indicator to Member States in developing their best practices.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2697/01 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Funding from Research DG.
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU financial instrument, Italy, project management, research

4.7.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 160 E/33

(2002/C 160 E/035)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2697/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from Research DG

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the Research Directorate-General, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

A statistical overview, reflecting the participation of the Italian regions Liguria, Lombardia, Piemont and
Val d’Aosta in the Fifth Framework Programme, is sent direct to the Honourable Member and to the
Secretariat general of the Parliament.

The overview comprises a table with numbers of submitted proposals and signed contracts by specific
programme and a list with more detailed information on signed contracts. Lists with details of submitted
proposals cannot be made public, as the Commission is commited to strict confidentiality towards all
proposers.

More information about contracts, including abstracts and details on partners can be found in the Cordis
database accessible on Internet (http://www.cordis.lu or http://dbs.cordis.lu/search/en/simple/EN_PROJ_-
simple.html).

(2002/C 160 E/036)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2699/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from Information Society DG

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the Information Society Directorate-General, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Answer given by Mr Liikanen on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

The Honourable Member will find below an overview of the programmes concerned of DG Information
Society programmes.

As regards projects funded through TEN Telecom and involving entities from the Italian regions Liguria,
Lombardia, Piemont and Val d’Aosta, a statistical review will be sent directly to the Honourable Member
and to the Parliament’s Secretariat general.

Concerning the projects funded under the Information Society Technologies of the 5th Research and
Technological Development Framework Programme, the projects concerned have been integrated in the
reply given to the Honourable Member on the overall figures for the Framework Programme (written
question E-2697/01 (1). More information about contracts, including abstracts and details on partners can
be found in the CORDIS database accessible on Internet (http://www.cordis.lu or http://dbs.cordis.lu/search/
en/simple/EN_PROJ_simple.html).
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2463 — Speedy Tomato) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

3.10.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 279/7

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2463 (cid:151) Speedy Tomato)

(2001/C 279/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 14 June 2001 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare
it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation
(EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be made public after it
is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2463. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2487 (cid:151) Bertelsmann/Arnoldo Mondadori/JV)

(2001/C 279/08)

On 23 August 2001 the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to
declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council
Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. The full text of the decision is only available in English and will be
made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

(cid:151) as a paper version through the sales offices of the Office for Official Publications of the European

Communities (see list on the last page),

(cid:151) in electronic form in the (cid:145)CEN(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2487. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

For more information concerning subscriptions please contact:

EUR-OP,
Information, Marketing and Public Relations,
2, rue Mercier,
L-2985 Luxembourg.
Tel. (352) 29 29 427 18, fax (352) 29 29 427 09.
Request for an Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court by Gulating lagmannsrett by decision of that court of 27 September 2001 in the case of Hegelstad Eiendomsselskap A. B. Hegelstad and Others v Hydro Texaco AS (Case E-7/01)
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: Norway
Subjects: EFTA Court, contract, petrol, retail outlet, supplier

4.4.2002

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 81/19

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA COURT

Request for an Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court by Gulating lagmannsrett by decision of
that court of 27 September 2001 in the case of Hegelstad Eiendomsselskap A. B. Hegelstad and
Others v Hydro Texaco AS

(Case E-7/01)

(2002/C 81/08)

A request has been made to the EFTA Court by decision of 27 September 2001 of Gulating lagmannsrett
(Gulating Court of Appeal), Norway, which was received at the Court Registry on 3 October 2001, for an
Advisory Opinion in the case of Hegelstad Eiendomsselskap A. B. Hegelstad and Others v Hydro Texaco
AS, on the following questions:

1. Does a contract of cooperation between an independent petrol station operator who owns the station

and a supplier of motor fuels and lubricants which contains clauses providing

— for an exclusive right for the supplier to deliver motor fuels and lubricants to the distributor for the

duration of the contract,

— for a right for the supplier to assume ownership of the petrol station for a price of NOK 4 million,
as registered in the ‘cadasre’, or alternatively, a lease option at a set rental price corresponding to the
contract period,
in the event of debt settlement proceedings or bankruptcy on the part of the
distributor,

— that, for the owner of the station/distributor the contract period is not capable of termination and
the terms of the contract may not be changed for a period of 15 years, and that the supplier is able
to terminate the contract three months prior to the initial period,

come within the block exemption in Article 53(3), see regulation of 4 December 1992, No 964,
chapter II, section 10?

2. If the block exemption in Article 53(3) does not apply, is the cooperation agreement incompatible with

Article 53(1)?

3. What are the legal effects of a possible conflict, and what limitation on time period must be applied, if

any?
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2688/01 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Funding from ECHO Humanitarian Aid Office.
Date: 2001-10-03
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: ECHO, EU financing, Italy, aid policy, development aid

17.4.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 92 E/1

I

(Information)

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

WRITTEN QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER

(2003/C 92 E/001)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-2688/01

by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(3 October 2001)

Subject: Funding from ECHO Humanitarian Aid Office

Will the Commission provide a list of the projects which, in 2000 and 2001, were submitted by the Italian
Regions of Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta for financing from the funds administered by
the ECHO Humanitarian Aid Office, and the names of those which were subsequently approved?

Answer given by Mr Nielson on behalf of the Commission

(31 January 2002)

The Commission informs the Honourable Member that its Office for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) manages
assistance, relief and protection operations to help people in third countries and as a priority those in
developing countries. ECHO does not fund regions such as those mentioned by the Honourable Member
but partners (NGOs, UN agencies, and the Red Cross family) to carry out its operations in third countries.

The nature and amounts of funding are determined on field needs assessments and are based on partners’
specific proposals for relief activities in a given region. The funding plans (global plans and funding
Decisions) show the partners chosen for each aid programme and are subject to approval/consultation
with the Humanitarian Aid Committee.

(2003/C 92 E/002)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3071/01

by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) to the Commission

(8 November 2001)

Subject: Microfiltration of raw milk on milk-producing farms

The proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific hygiene
rules for food of animal origin (1) lays down the following definition for raw milk (Annex I, point 5):

raw milk: milk which has not been heated beyond 40 °C; treatments such as homogenisation and
standardisation which have an effect on the quality of the milk may be carried out.