Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)  Text with EEA relevance
Date: 2011-12-09
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Lower Saxony, Scotland, State aid, United Kingdom, aid to undertakings, common market, control of State aid, employment aid, energy supply, food industry, investment aid, large business, processing industry, small and medium-sized enterprises








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9.12.2011   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 360/6





Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation)
(Text with EEA relevance)
2011/C 360/02







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.31302 (X 308/10)




Member State


Germany




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


NIEDERSACHSEN
Mixed




Granting authority







Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank)




Günther-Wagner-Allee 12-16




30177 Hannover




www.nbank.de








Title of the aid measure


Richtlinie über die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung der einzelbetrieblichen Unternehmensberatung kleiner und mittlerer Unternehmen in Niedersachsen (Beratungsrichtlínie 2009)




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)


Nds. MBl 2010, S. 593




Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


XS 290/2007




Duration


1.1.2009-31.12.2015




Economic sector(s) concerned


All economic sectors eligible to receive aid




Type of beneficiary


SME




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


EUR 2,39 (in millions)




For guarantees


—




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


Genehmigung vom 7. und 9.8.2007 - EUR 2,19 (in millions)




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26)


50 %


—




Web link to the full text of the aid measure:
http://www.nbank.de/_downloads/Foerderprogramme/Beratungsfoerderung/Richtlinie.pdf







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.31320 (X 311/10)




Member State


Bulgaria




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


Bulgaria
Article 107(3)(a)




Granting authority







Агенция по заетоста




гр. София, 1000, бул. „Княз Ал. Дондуков“ № 3




http://www.az.government.bg








Title of the aid measure


Схема BG051PO001-1.1.03 - „Развитие“, проект „Нов избор – развитие и реализация“ по ОП „РЧР“




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)


Регламент (ЕО) № 800/2008 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_800.pdf
Регламент (ЕО) № 1083/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1083.pdf
Регламент (ЕО) № 1081/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1081.pdf
Регламент (ЕК) № 1828/2006 http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/Reg_1828_en.pdf
ПМС № 121/31.5.2007 г. http://www.az.government.bg/EFunds/OPHRD/Norm_Docs/PMS121.pdf




Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


—




Duration


30.12.2009-31.12.2012




Economic sector(s) concerned


Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, Mining of metal ores, Other mining and quarrying, Mining support service activities, MANUFACTURING, ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY, WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, CONSTRUCTION, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION, FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES, REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES, PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY, EDUCATION, HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION, OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; U0NDIFFERENTIATED GOODS- AND SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE, ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES




Type of beneficiary


SME,large enterprise




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


BGN 250,00 (in millions)




For guarantees


—




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


ЕСФ по Оперативна програма „Развитие на човешките ресурси“, одобрена от Европейската комисия - № CCI: 2007BG051PO001 - BGN 212,50 (in millions)




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




Aid for the recruitment of disadvantaged workers in the form of wage subsidies (Art. 40)


50 %


—




Web link to the full text of the aid measure
http://www.az.government.bg/internal.asp?CatID=28&WA=Efunds/OPHRD/AP1103/Menu_1103.htm
Интернет страницата на Агенция по заетостта, рубрика „Европейски фондове и международни проекти“, меню „Оперативна програма развитие на човеките ресурси“, подменю „Активни програми“, от списъка с програми се избира BG051PO001-1.1.03 - „Развитие“







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.31323 (X 312/10)




Member State


Estonia




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


Estonia
Article 107(3)(a)




Granting authority







SA Keskkonnainvesteeringute Keskus




Narva mnt 7A




10117 TALLINN




http://www.kik.ee








Title of the aid measure


Vooluveekogude seisundi parandamise tingimused




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)








1)


Keskkonnaministri 5. juuli 2010. a määrus nr 24 „Meetme „Vooluveekogude seisundi parandamine” tingimused avatud taotlemise korral” (RTI, 14.7.2010, 46, 274)










2)


Perioodi 2007-2013 struktuuritoetuse seadus (RT I 2006, 59, 440)








Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


—




Duration


17.7.2010-31.8.2013




Economic sector(s) concerned


All economic sectors eligible to receive aid




Type of beneficiary


SME,large enterprise




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


—




For guarantees


—




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


Kogu perioodi ÜF vahendeid kokku kasutatakse 150 miljonit krooni. Keskmiselt jagatakse iga aasta (3. aasta jooksul) 50 miljonit krooni Ühtekuuluvusfondi vahendeid. - EUR 0,00 (in millions)




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




Investment aid enabling undertakings to go beyond Community standards for environmental protection or increase the level of environmental protection in the absence of Community standards (Art. 18)
(Reference to the relevant standards: veeseaduse §40' lg 11 ja 13 ,veeseaduse §40' lg 11 ja 13 ")


35 %


20 %




Aid for consultancy in favour of SMEs (Art. 26)


50 %


—




Web link to the full text of the aid measure:
https://www.riigiteataja.ee/ert/act.jsp?id=13339732







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.31464 (X 335/10)




Member State


United Kingdom




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


SCOTLAND
Mixed




Granting authority







Rural and Environment Directorate




Saughton House




Broomhouse Drive




Edinburgh




EH11 3XD




http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home








Title of the aid measure


Scottish Rural Deevolopment Programme - measure code 312 (Support for the creation and development of micro enterprises)




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)


Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972




Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


—




Duration


16.8.2010-31.12.2013




Economic sector(s) concerned


All economic sectors eligible to receive aid




Type of beneficiary


SME




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


GBP 4,20 (in millions)




For guarantees


GBP 0,00 (in millions)




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


Council Regulation (EC) 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - GBP 2,60 (in millions)




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




Aid for newly created small enterprises (Art.14)


20 %


—




SME investment and employment aid (Art.15)


20 %


—




Web link to the full text of the aid measure:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP







Reference number of the State Aid


SA.31465 (X 336/10)




Member State


United Kingdom




Member State reference number


—




Name of the Region (NUTS)


SCOTLAND
Mixed




Granting authority







Rural and Environment Directorate




Saughton House




Broomhouse Drive




Edinburgh




EH11 3XD




http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home








Title of the aid measure


Scottish Rural Development Programme - measure code 124 ( cooperation for development of new products, process and technologies in the agriculture and food sector and in the forestry sector)




National legal basis (Reference to the relevant national official publication)


Section 2 (2) of the European Communities Act 1972




Type of measure


Scheme




Amendment of an existing aid measure


—




Duration


16.8.2010-31.12.2013




Economic sector(s) concerned


Food and beverage service activities




Type of beneficiary


SME




Annual overall amount of the budget planned under the scheme


GBP 2,60 (in millions)




For guarantees


GBP 0,00 (in millions)




Aid Instrument (Article 5)


Direct grant




Reference to the Commission Decision


—




If co-financed by Community funds


Council Regulation 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for rural development (EAFRD) - GBP 1,60 (in millions)




Objectives


Maximum aid intensity in % or Maximum aid amount in national currency


SME-bonuses in %




Experimental development (Art. 31(2)(c))


25 %


20 %




Fundamental research (Art. 31(2)(a))


100 %


—




Industrial research (Art. 31(2)(b))


50 %


20 %




Web link to the full text of the aid measure:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP