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Commission communication pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Imposition of a public service obligation in respect of a scheduled air service within the United Kingdom (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: United Kingdom, air freight rate, air transport, airline, intra-EU transport, public service

15.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 358/7

Commission communication pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92

Imposition of a public service obligation in respect of a scheduled air service within the United
Kingdom

(2001/C 358/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for
Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, the United Kingdom has decided to impose a
public service obligation in respect of a scheduled air service between the Shetland mainland and the
island of Unst.

2. The public service obligation is as follows:

(cid:151) Minimum frequencies:

(cid:151) one return trip on Tuesday and Thursday.

(cid:151) Capacity:

(cid:151) the capacity of the aircraft should be not less than eight passenger seats.

(cid:151) Fares:

(cid:151) the price of a single adult ticket must not exceed GBP 42.

The maximum fares may be increased once every year with the prior written consent of
Shetland Islands Council
items) or
any successor index to this.

in line with the United Kingdom’s retail price index (all

No changes may be made to the fare levels without the prior written consent of Shetland Islands
Council.

The new maximum fares must be notified to the Civil Aviation Authority and to the European
Commission which may publish them in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2630 — Siemens/Wiener Stadtwerke/Master Talk) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

15.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 358/11

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2652 (cid:151) Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks NRW)

(2001/C 358/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 23 November 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 301M2652. CELEX

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2630 (cid:151) Siemens/Wiener Stadtwerke/Master Talk)

(2001/C 358/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 28 November 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 German 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)CDE(cid:146) version of the CELEX database, under document No 301M2630. CELEX

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2643 — Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks BW) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 358/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2643 (cid:151) Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks BW)

(2001/C 358/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 23 November 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 301M2643. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2637 (cid:151) Nutricia/Baxter/2.HSC)

(2001/C 358/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 December 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),

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Commission communication pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Modification by the United Kingdom of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services between the Shetland mainland and the islands of Foula, Fair Isle, Out Skerries and Papa Stour (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: United Kingdom, air freight rate, air transport, airline, intra-EU transport, public service

C 358/8

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

Commission communication pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92

Modification by the United Kingdom of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air
services between the Shetland mainland and the islands of Foula, Fair Isle, Out Skerries and
Papa Stour

(2001/C 358/07)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. The United Kingdom has decided to modify the public service obligations in respect of the scheduled air
services between the Shetland mainland and the islands of Foula, Fair Isle, Out Skerries and Papa Stour
as set out in the notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 394/05 of 30
December 1997, as modified in the Official
the European Communities C 356/03 of 12
Journal of
December 2000, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July
1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes.

2. The modified public service obligations are as follows:

(cid:151) Minimum frequencies:

(cid:151) to Foula (cid:151) two return trips on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and one return trip on Tuesday
(summer service). Two return trips on Friday and one return trip on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday (winter service),

(cid:151) to Fair Isle (cid:151) two return trips on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and two return trips on
Saturday (summer service). Two return trips on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (winter service),

(cid:151) to Out Skerries (cid:151) two return trips on Thursday and one return trip on Monday, Wednesday

and Friday,

(cid:151) to Papa Stour (cid:151) two return trips on Tuesday.

(cid:151) Capacity:

(cid:151) the capacity of the aircraft used should be not less than eight passenger seats on each route
although, depending on weight, numbers may be restricted on the Out Skerries route due to
Civil Aviation Authority restrictions.

(cid:151) Fares:

(cid:151) the price of a single adult ticket must not exceed GBP 21,30 for Foula, GBP 37,20 for Fair Isle,

GBP 18,00 for Out Skerries and GBP 16,00 for Papa Stour.

The maximum fare on each route may be increased once every year with the prior written
consent of Shetland Islands Council in line with the United Kingdom’s retail price index (all
items) or any successor index to this.

No other changes may be made to the fare levels without the prior written consent of Shetland
Islands Council.

The new maximum fare on each route must be notified to the Civil Aviation Authority and to
the European Commission which may publish them in the Official
the European
Communities.

Journal of
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2652 — Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks NRW) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

15.12.2001

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 358/11

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2652 (cid:151) Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks NRW)

(2001/C 358/10)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 23 November 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 301M2652. CELEX

is the computerised documentation system of European Community law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2630 (cid:151) Siemens/Wiener Stadtwerke/Master Talk)

(2001/C 358/11)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 28 November 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 German 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),

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Amendment by France of public service obligation on scheduled air services operating between Montluçon (Guéret) et Paris (Orly) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: France, air transport, airline, intra-EU transport, public service

C 358/6

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

Amendment by France of public service obligation on scheduled air services operating between
Montlu(cid:231)on (GuØret) et Paris (Orly)

(2001/C 358/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. France has decided to alter the amended public service obligation on scheduled air serives between
Montlu(cid:231)on (GuØret) and Paris (Orly) published in Official Journal of the European Communities C 62 of 4
March 1999, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on
access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes.

2. The public service obligation is now as follows:

Minimum frequency

The minimum level of service provided must be two return trips per day, morning and evening, from
Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, 220 days a year.

The services must be non-stop between Montlu(cid:231)on (GuØret) and Paris (Orly).

Timetables

Timetables must be such as to enable business passengers to make the round trip within the day and to
spend at least eight hours at their destination, whether Paris (Orly) or Montlu(cid:231)on (GuØret).

Slots are currently reserved at Paris (Orly) airport from Monday to Friday for the scheduled Paris (Orly)
(cid:151) Montlu(cid:231)on (GuØret) service pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18
January 1993 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports. Air carriers interested
in this route can obtain information about these slots from the Paris airports coordinator.

Flight bookings

Flights must be marketed by means of at least one computerised reservation system.

Continuity of service

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the
carrier must not exceed 3 %, per IATA scheduling season, of
flights scheduled.
Furthermore, the carrier must give at least six months’ notice before discontinuing the services.

the number of

Community carriers are hereby informed that operation of air services without regard to the above-
mentioned public service obligations may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties.
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2637 — Nutricia/Baxter/2.HSC) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 358/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2643 (cid:151) Blackstone/CDPQ/Deteks BW)

(2001/C 358/12)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 23 November 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),

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2637 (cid:151) Nutricia/Baxter/2.HSC)

(2001/C 358/13)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 6 December 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),

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.2592 — 3 i/Eqvitec/Pohjola/Suomi/Ion Blast) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Publications Office of the European Union, database, dissemination of EU information, economic concentration, merger control, restrictive-practice authorisation

C 358/10

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

ESO (1)

Reference

Title of the standard

CEN

EN 13168:2001

Thermal insulation products for buildings
(cid:151) Factory made wood wool
(WW)
products (cid:151) Specification

Date of applicability
of the standard as a
harmonised
European standard
according to Article
4(2)(a) of Directive
89/106/EEC

Date of the end
of the coexistence
period (2)

1.3.2002

1.3.2003

CEN

EN 13169:2001

Thermal insulation products for buildings
(cid:151) Factory made products of expanded
perlite (EPB) (cid:151) Specification

1.3.2002

1.3.2003

CEN

EN 13170:2001

Thermal insulation products for buildings
(cid:151) Factory made products of expanded
cork (ICB) (cid:151) Specification

1.3.2002

1.3.2003

CEN

EN 13171:2001

Thermal insulating products for buildings
(cid:151) Factory made wood fibre (WF) products
(cid:151) Specification

1.3.2002

1.3.2003

(1) ESO: (European standardisation organisation):

(cid:151) CEN: rue de Stassart/De Stassartstraat 36, B-1050 Brussels, tel. (32-2) 550 08 11, fax (32-2) 550 08 19 (www.cenorm.be)
(cid:151) Cenelec: rue de Stassart/De Stassartstraat 35, B-1050 Brussels, tel.
(cid:151) ETSI: F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, tel. (33) 492 94 42 00, fax (33) 493 65 47 16 (www.etsi.org)

(32-2) 519 68 71, fax (32-2) 519 69 19 (www.cenelec.be)

(2) The date of the end of the coexistence period is the same as the date of withdrawal of conflicting national technical specifications,
after which presumption of conformity must be based upon harmonised European specifications (harmonised standards or European
technical approvals).

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.2592 (cid:151) 3 i/Eqvitec/Pohjola/Suomi/Ion Blast)

(2001/C 358/09)

(Text with EEA relevance)

On 11 October 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),

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Euro exchange rates
Date: 2001-12-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU Member State, euro, exchange rate, national currency

C 358/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

15.12.2001

I

(Information)

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

14 December 2001

(2001/C 358/02)

1 euro

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

7,4475

Danish krone

9,4642

Swedish krona

0,6217

Pound sterling

0,9016

United States dollar

1,414

Canadian dollar

115,05

Japanese yen

1,4737

Swiss franc

8,028

Norwegian krone

93,64

Icelandic kr(cid:243)na (2)

1,7398

Australian dollar

2,1582

New Zealand dollar

11,1212

South African rand (2)

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
(2) Source: Commission.