Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/905of 12 May 2025amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 as regards an internal review mechanism to follow up on the findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee in case ACCC/C/2015/128 and other procedural updates(Text with EEA relevance)

1.2.1.

In order to assess the compliance with point 47 of the Guidelines, please explain how the measure(s) induces the beneficiary’s undertaking to change its behaviour in such a way that it engages in additional economic activity contributing to the development of the sector, which the beneficiary would not carry out without the aid or would carry out in a restricted or different manner.

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1.2.2.

Please confirm that the aid will not simply subsidise the costs of an activity that an undertaking would have incurred in any event and will not compensate for the normal business risk of an economic activity:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (47) of the Guidelines, the aid must not subsidise the costs of an activity that an undertaking would have incurred in any event and must not compensate for the normal business risk of an economic activity.

1.2.3.

Please confirm that the notified State aid measure is not intended to simply improve the financial situation of undertakings, without any contribution to the development of the sector:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (48) of the Guidelines, unless exceptions are expressly provided for in Union legislation or in the Guidelines, State aid measures which are simply intended to improve the financial situation of undertakings but which in no way contribute to the development of the sector, and in particular aid which is granted solely on the basis of price, quantity, unit of production or unit of the means of production are considered to constitute operating aid, which is incompatible with the internal market. Furthermore, by its very nature, such aid is also likely to interfere with the mechanisms regulating the organisation of the internal market.

1.2.4.

Is the aid granted under Part II, Sections 1.2 and 2.8.5 of the Guidelines limited to helping undertakings active in the agricultural and forestry sectors facing various difficulties despite having undertaken reasonable efforts to minimise such risks?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (49) of the Guidelines, aid granted under Part II, Sections 1.2 and 2.8.5 should be limited to helping undertakings active in the agricultural and forestry sectors facing various difficulties despite having undertaken reasonable efforts to minimise such risks. State aid should not have as an effect to entice undertakings into taking unnecessary risk. Undertakings active in the agricultural and forestry sectors should themselves bear the consequences of imprudent choices of production methods or products.

1.2.5.

Will the beneficiary submit an application for the aid to the national authorities before any work on the project or activity has started?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (50) of the Guidelines, the aid does not present an incentive for the beneficiary wherever work on the relevant project or activity has already started prior to the aid application by the beneficiary to the national authorities.

1.2.6.

Will the aid application include at least the applicant's name and the size of the undertaking, a description of the project or activity, including its location and start and end dates, the amount of aid needed to carry it out and the eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

1.2.7.

Will the aid be granted to large enterprises?

☐yes ☐no

1.2.8.

If the answer to the previous question is yes, will the beneficiaries, which are large enterprises, explain in the aid application the situation without the aid (referred to as the counterfactual scenario or alternative project or activity) and submit documentary evidence in support of the counterfactual scenario described in the application?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (52) of the Guidelines, this requirement does not apply to municipalities that are autonomous local authorities with an annual budget of less than EUR 10 million and fewer than 5000 inhabitants.

1.2.9.

Will the granting authority carry out a credibility check of the counterfactual scenario and confirm that the aid has the required incentive effect?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (53) of the Guidelines, a counterfactual scenario is credible if it is genuine and relates to the decision-making factors prevalent at the time of the decision by the beneficiary regarding the project or activity concerned.

1.2.10.

If the aid is granted in the form of tax advantages, are the following conditions complied with?

(a) the aid scheme establishes a right to aid in accordance with objective criteria and without further exercise of discretion by the Member State; and

(b) the aid scheme has been adopted and in force before work on the aided project or activity has started

Please note that this requirement does not apply in the case of fiscal successor schemes provided the activity was already covered by the previous schemes in the form of tax advantages.

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☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (54) of the Guidelines, aid in the form of tax advantages is deemed to have an incentive effect if the above two conditions are fulfilled. Pursuant to point (54) of the Guidelines, the requirement referred to in point (b) of this question does not apply in the case of fiscal successor schemes provided the activity was already covered by the previous schemes in the form of tax advantages.

1.2.11.

Does the aid fall under one of the following aid categories of the Guidelines?

(a) ☐aid schemes for land consolidation in accordance with Part II, Section 1.3.6 and Section 2.9.2 of the Guidelines and aid schemes with ecological, protective and recreational objectives in accordance with Part II, Section 2.8 of the Guidelines and with the following conditions fulfilled:

(i) ☐the aid scheme establishes a right to aid in accordance with objective criteria and without further exercise of discretion by the Member State;

(ii) ☐the aid scheme has been adopted and is in force before eligible costs in accordance with Part II, Sections 1.3.6 and 2.9.2 and Section 2.8. of the Guidelines are incurred by the beneficiary; and

(iii) ☐the aid scheme only covers SMEs.

(b) ☐aid for area-specific disadvantages resulting from certain mandatory requirements in accordance with Part II, Section 1.1.6 of the Guidelines;

(c) ☐aid to areas facing natural or other area-specific constraints in accordance with Part II., Section 1.1.7 of the Guidelines;

(d) ☐aid for information actions in the agricultural sector in accordance with Part II, Section 1.1.10.1 of the Guidelines, which consists of making available the information to an undefined number of beneficiaries;

(e) ☐aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences in accordance with Part II, Section 1.2.1.1 of the Guidelines;

(f) ☐aid to compensate for the damage caused by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disaster in accordance with Part II, Section 1.2.1.2 of the Guidelines;

(g) ☐aid to compensate for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases, plant pests and infestation by invasive alien species and aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species in accordance with Part II, Section 1.2.1.3 of the Guidelines;

(h) ☐aid to cover the costs of the removal and destruction of fallen stock in accordance with Part II, Section 1.2.1.4 of the Guidelines;

(i) ☐aid to compensate for the damage caused by protected animals in accordance with Part II, Section 1.2.1.5 of the Guidelines;

(j) ☐aid to make good the damage in forests caused by protected animals in accordance with Part II, Section 2.8.5 of the Guidelines;

(k) ☐aid for information actions in the forestry sector in accordance with Part II, Section 2.4 of the Guidelines, which consists of making available the information to an undefined number of beneficiaries;

(l) ☐aid for investments in favour of conservation of cultural and natural heritage on the agricultural holding in accordance with Part II, Section 1.1.1.2 of the Guidelines, with the exception of individual aid which exceeds EUR 500000 per undertaking per investment project;

(m) ☐aid for promotion measures in accordance with point (468)(b), (c) and (d) of the Guidelines;

(n) ☐aid to compensate for additional transport costs in accordance with points (480) and (481) of the Guidelines;

(o) ☐aid for research and development in the agricultural and forestry sectors in accordance with Part II, Sections 1.3.7 and 2.9.1. of the Guidelines;

(p) ☐aid for the restoration of damage to forests from fires, natural disasters, adverse climatic events, plant pests, animal diseases, catastrophic events and climate change related events in accordance with Part II, Section 2.1.3 of the Guidelines;

(q) ☐aid for the costs of treatment and preventing the spreading of pests, tree diseases and invasive alien species and aid to make good the damage caused by the pests, tree diseases and invasive alien species in accordance with Part II, Section 2.8.1 of the Guidelines;

Please note that pursuant to point (55) of the Guidelines, the above categories of aid are not required to have or are deemed to have an incentive effect. Thus, if the aid is granted for one of the above categories, points (50) to (53) of the Guidelines do not apply.

Additional conditions for individually notifiable investment aid

If the aid is granted for individual investment, please continue with questions 1.2.12. to 1.2.16. below.

1.2.12.

Please provide in the notification clear evidence that the aid effectively has an impact on the investment choice.

Please specify such impact:

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Please note that pursuant to point (56) of the Guidelines, to allow a comprehensive assessment, the Member State must provide not only information concerning the aided project but also a comprehensive description of the counterfactual scenario, in which no aid is granted to the beneficiary by any public authority.

1.2.13.

Please provide a comprehensive description of the counterfactual scenario, in which no aid is granted to the beneficiary by any public authority:

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Please note that pursuant to point (59) of the Guidelines, where no specific counterfactual scenario is known, the incentive effect can be assumed when there is a funding gap, that is to say when the investment costs exceed the net present value (NPV) of the expected operating profits of the investment on the basis of an ex ante business plan.

1.2.14.

Please specify which document(s) related to the investment project under assessment are submitted as part of the notification:

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Please note that pursuant to point (57) of the Guidelines, the Member States are invited to draw on genuine and official board documents, risk assessments, including the assessment of location-specific risks, financial reports, internal business plans, expert opinions and other studies related to the investment project under assessment. Those documents need to be contemporary to the decision-making process concerning the investment or its location. Documents containing information on demand forecasts, cost forecasts, financial forecasts, documents that are submitted to an investment committee and that elaborate on various investment scenarios, or documents provided to the financial institutions could help the Member States to demonstrate the incentive effect.

1.2.15.

Please specify how will be the level of profitability evaluated:

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Please note that pursuant to point (58) of the Guidelines, the level of profitability may be evaluated by using methods that are standard practice in the sector concerned and which may include methods to evaluate the net present value (NPV)

The NPV of a project is the difference between the positive and negative cash flows over the lifetime of the investment, discounted to their current value (typically using the cost of capital).

of the project, the internal rate of return (IRR)

The IRR is not based on accounting earnings in a given year, but takes into account the stream of future cash flows that the investor expects to receive over the entire lifetime of the investment. It is defined as the discount rate for which the NPV of a stream of cash flows equals zero.

or the average return on capital employed (ROCE). The profitability of the project is to be compared with normal rates of return applied by the beneficiary in other investment projects of a similar kind. Where these rates are not available, the profitability of the project is to be compared with the cost of capital of the undertaking as a whole or with the rates of return commonly observed in the sector concerned.

1.2.16.

Does the investment project present a funding gap, i.e. do the investment costs exceed the NPV of the expected operating profits of the investment on the basis of an ex ante business plan?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide the details:

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Please note that pursuant to point (59) of the Guidelines, when the investment project presents a funding gap, that is when the investment costs exceed the NPV of the expected operating profits of the investment on the basis of an ex ante business plan, the incentive effect can be assumed.

1.3.

No breach of relevant provisions and general principles of Union law

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.1.3 (points 61 – 64) of the Guidelines.

1.3.1.

Please confirm that the State aid measure, the conditions attached to it, including its financing method when the financing method forms an integral part of the State aid measure, or the activity it finances does not entail a violation of relevant Union law:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (61) of the Guidelines, if a State aid measure, the conditions attached to it, including its financing method when the financing method forms an integral part of the State aid measure, or the activity it finances entails a violation of relevant Union law, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

In order to assess the compliance with point (61) of the Guidelines, please provide information demonstrating that the aid measure does not entail a violation of relevant Union law:

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1.3.2.

Does the system of financing form an integral part of the aid measure?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the system of financing:

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Please note that pursuant to point (26) of the Guidelines, when the system of financing, for example by parafiscal levies forms an integral part of the aid measure, it must be notified.

1.3.3.

Where the aid measure concerns agricultural products

Pursuant to Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, agricultural products are the products listed in Annex I to the Treaties with the exception of the fishery and aquaculture products as defined in Union legislative acts on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products.

, is the aid compatible with the provisions governing the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that in compliance with point (62) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid which is incompatible with the provisions governing the common organisation of the market or which would interfere with the proper functioning of the common organisation.

1.3.4.

Is the aid subject to the obligation for the beneficiary undertaking to use national products or services?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (63) of the Guidelines, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

1.3.5.

Does the aid restrict the possibility for the beneficiary undertaking to exploit the research, development and innovation results in other Member States?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (63) of the Guidelines, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

1.3.6.

Is the aid granted for export-related activities to third countries or to Member States, directly linked to the quantities exported, or is the aid contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods, or is the aid granted for establishing and operating a distribution network or to cover any other expenditure linked to export activities?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (64) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise aid for export-related activities to third countries or to Member States which would be directly linked to the quantities exported, aid contingent upon the use of domestic over imported goods, or aid to establish and operate a distribution network or to cover any other expenditure linked to export activities. However, aid towards the cost of participating in trade fairs, or of studies or consultancy services needed for the launch of a new or existing product on a new market in principle does not constitute export aid.

1. SECOND CONDITION: THE AID CANNOT UNDULY AFFECT TRADING CONDITIONS TO AN EXTENT CONTRARY TO THE COMMON INTEREST

Pursuant to Article 107(3), point (c), of the Treaty, aid to facilitate the development of certain economic activities or of certain economic areas can be declared compatible only where such aid does not adversely affect trading conditions to an extent contrary to the common interest.

By its very nature, any aid measure generates distortions of competition and has an effect on trade between Member States. However, in order to establish if the distortive effects of the aid are limited to the minimum, the Commission will verify whether the aid is necessary, appropriate, proportionate and transparent.

The Commission will then assess the distortive effect of aid in question on competition and trading conditions. The Commission will then balance the positive effects of the aid with its negative effects on competition and trade. Where the positive effects outweigh the negative effects, the Commission will declare the aid compatible.

2.1.

Need for State intervention

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.1. (points 70 - 71) of the Guidelines.

2.1.1.

Pursuant to point 70 of the Guidelines, State aid must be targeted to situations where aid can bring about a material development that the market cannot deliver, for example by remedying a market failure to the aided activity or investment in question. State aid measures can indeed, under certain conditions, correct market failures thereby contributing to the efficient functioning of markets and enhancing competitiveness.

In order to assess the compliance with point (70) of the Guidelines, please provide all information demonstrating that the aid can bring about a material development that the market cannot deliver or that it can correct market failures thereby contributing to the efficient functioning of markets and enhancing competitiveness:

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Please note that for the purposes of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that the market is not delivering the expected objectives without State intervention concerning the aid measures fulfilling the specific conditions laid down in Part I of the Guidelines. Therefore, such aid should be considered necessary.

2.2.

Appropriateness of the aid

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.2. (points 72 - 82) of the Guidelines.

The proposed aid measure must be an appropriate policy instrument to address the concerned policy objective. The Member State must demonstrate that the aid and its design are appropriate to achieve the objective of the measure at which the aid is targeted.

Appropriateness among alternative policy instruments

2.2.1.

Does the aid fulfil the specific conditions laid down in the relevant Sections of Part II of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the relevant Section:

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Please note that pursuant to point (73) of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that aid granted in the agricultural and forestry sectors, which fulfils the specific conditions laid down in the relevant Sections of Part II of the Guidelines, is an appropriate policy instrument.

2.2.2.

Does the aid constitute a rural development-like aid measure financed exclusively from national funds, while at the same time the same intervention is provided for in the relevant the CAP Strategic Plan?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate the advantages of such a national aid instrument compared to the CAP Strategic Plan intervention at stake:

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Appropriateness among different aid instruments

Pursuant to point (75) of the Guidelines, aid can be granted in various forms. The Member State should however ensure that the aid is granted in the form that is likely to generate the least distortions of trade and competition.

2.2.3.

Pursuant to point (82) of the Guidelines, the compatibility assessment of an aid measure with the internal market is without prejudice to the applicable public procurement rules and to the principles of transparency and openness and non-discrimination in the selection process of a service provider. In order to assess the compliance with point (75) of the Guidelines, please specify the form of the aid and demonstrate that this form is likely to generate the least distortions of trade and competition:

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2.2.4.

If a specific form of aid is set out for a notified aid in an applicable Section of Part II of the Guidelines, does the form of aid correspond to that aid form?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the aid form concerned:

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Please note that pursuant to point (76) of the Guidelines, where a specific form is set out for an aid measure as described in Part II of the Guidelines, such form is considered to be an appropriate aid instrument.

2.2.5.

Is the aid granted in the form provided for in a respective rural development intervention, co-financed by EAFRD or as an additional financing for such co-financed rural development interventions?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (78) of the Guidelines, aid granted in the form provided for in the respective rural development interventions, co-financed by EAFRD or granted as an additional financing for such co-financed rural development interventions, is an appropriate aid instrument.

2.2.6.

As regards investment aid, not included in the CAP strategic plan or as additional financing for such a rural development intervention, is the aid granted in forms that provide a direct pecuniary advantage (for example direct grants, exemptions or reductions in taxes, social security or other compulsory charges, etc.)?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate why other potentially less distortive forms of aid, such as repayable advances or forms of aid that are based on debt or equity instruments (for example, low-interest loans or interest rebates, State guarantees or an alternative provision of capital on favourable terms) are less appropriate:

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2.2.7.

Is the aid granted for forestry measures referred to in Part II, Section 2.8 of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that the ecological, protective and recreational objectives aimed for cannot be achieved with the rural development like forestry measures referred to in Part II, Sections 2.1 to 2.7 of the Guidelines.

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2.2.8.

Is the aid granted for any of the following categories of aid?

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aid towards the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for the preparation of applications for the recognition of quality schemes;

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aid for knowledge exchange and information actions;

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aid for advisory services;

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aid for farm replacement services;

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aid for promotion measures;

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aid to compensate for the costs of the prevention and eradication of animal diseases, plant pest and invasive alien species;

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aid to the livestock sector.

2.2.9.

If the aid is granted for any of the categories specified in the previous question, please confirm that such aid is granted to the final aid beneficiaries by means of subsidised services:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (81) of the Guidelines, the aid granted for any of the above categories must be granted to the final aid beneficiaries by means of subsidised services. In these cases the aid must be paid to the provider of the service or activity in question.

2.3.

Proportionality of the aid and cumulation

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.3. (points 83 - 111) of the Guidelines.

In general, the aid is considered to be proportionate if the aid amount per beneficiary is limited to the minimum needed for carrying out the aided activity.

2.3.1.

Does the aid amount exceed the eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that that pursuant to point (84) of the Guidelines, the aid is considered to be proportionate if it does not exceed the eligible costs.

2.3.2.

Does the aid fall under Part II., Sections 1.3.1.1. and 2.3 of the Guidelines, which expressly provide for environmental or other public incentives?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that point (84) of the Guidelines does not apply.

2.3.3.

Will the maximum aid intensity and aid amount be calculated by the granting authority when granting the aid?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.4.

Will the eligible costs be supported by the clear, specific and contemporary documentary evidence?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.5.

When calculating the aid intensity and the eligible costs, will all figures be taken before any deduction of tax or other charge?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.6.

Is the value added tax (VAT) eligible for aid?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.7.

If the answer to the previous question is yes, is the VAT recoverable under national VAT legislation?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (88) of the Guidelines, value added tax (VAT) is not eligible for aid, except where it is not recoverable under national VAT legislation.

2.3.8.

If the aid is granted in a form other than a grant, is the aid amount the gross grant equivalent of the aid?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.9.

Is the aid payable in several instalments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, will the aid be discounted to its value at the moment of granting the aid?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (90) of the Guidelines, the eligible costs must be discounted to their value at the moment of granting the aid. Furthermore, the interest rate to be used for discounting purposes is the discount rate applicable on the date of granting the aid.

2.3.10.

If the aid payable in the future, will it be discounted to its value at the moment it is granted?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (91) of the Guidelines, aid payable in the future, including aid payable in several instalments, is discounted to its value at the moment it is granted.

2.3.11.

Is the aid granted by means of tax advantages?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, is the discounting of aid tranches executed on the basis of the discount rates applicable at the various times the tax advantage takes effect?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.12.

Is the aid amount for the measures or types of operations referred to in Part II, Sections 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.2 and 2.3 of the Guidelines fixed on the basis of standard assumptions of additional costs and income foregone?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please confirm that the calculation and the corresponding aid:

(a) ☐contain only elements that are verifiable;

(b) ☐are based on figures established by appropriate expertise;

(c) ☐indicate clearly the source of the figures used;

(d) ☐are differentiated to take account of regional or local site conditions and actual land use, where applicable;

(e) ☐do not contain elements linked to investment costs.

Please note that the above conditions are cumulative and must be all fulfilled.

2.3.13.

Is the aid granted in one of the following simplified cost options?

(a) ☐unit costs;

(b) ☐lump sums;

(c) ☐flat-rate financing.

Please note that aid falling under Part II, Sections 1.2 and 2.8.5 of the Guidelines cannot be granted in the above simplified cost options.

2.3.14.

If the answer to the previous question is yes, please indicate the method of establishing the aid amount:

(a) ☐a fair, equitable and verifiable calculation method based on one or more of the following:

(i) ☐statistical data, other objective information or an expert judgement;

(ii) ☐verified historical data of individual beneficiaries;

(iii) ☐the application of usual cost accounting practices of individual beneficiaries;

(b) ☐in accordance with the rules for application of corresponding unit costs, lump sums and flat rates applicable in Union policies for a similar type of operation.

As part of the notification, please submit the relevant supporting documents.

2.3.15.

If the measure is co-financed, is the amounts of eligible costs calculated in accordance with the simplified cost options set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1060

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and Regulation (EU) 2021/2115?

☐yes ☐no

Please provide further details and submit the relevant supporting documentation:

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2.3.16.

Is there an insurance linked to the measure for which the aid is granted?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide further details:

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Please note that pursuant to point (97) of the Guidelines, when assessing the compatibility of aid, the Commission will consider any insurance taken out, or which could have been taken out by the aid beneficiary. Regarding aid to compensate for losses caused by adverse climatic events, which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, in order to avoid the risk of distorting competition, aid at the maximum aid intensity should be granted only to an undertaking that cannot be covered for such losses by insurance.

Additional conditions for individually notifiable investment aid and investment aid to large enterprises under notified schemes

2.3.17.

In the case of individually notifiable investment aid, does the aid amount correspond to the net extra costs of implementing the investment in the area concerned, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid?

☐yes ☐no

Please describe the counterfactual scenario:

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Please note that pursuant to point (98) of the Guidelines, as a general rule, individually notifiable investment aid will be considered to be limited to the minimum if the aid amount corresponds to the net extra costs of implementing the investment in the area concerned, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid

When comparing counterfactual scenarios, the aid is to be discounted by the same factor as the corresponding investment and counterfactual scenarios.

, with maximum aid intensities as a cap.

2.3.18.

Please provide the following information:

(a) the calculation of the investment's IRR with and without the aid:

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(b) information on the relevant market benchmarks for the undertaking (e.g. normal rates of return required by a beneficiary to undertake similar projects, cost of capital of the company as a whole):

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(c) explanation of why, on the basis of the above, the aid is the minimum necessary to render the project sufficiently profitable:

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2.3.19.

Is the aid amount limited to the minimum necessary to render the project sufficiently profitable?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (99) of the Guidelines, the aid amount should not exceed the minimum necessary to render the project sufficiently profitable. For example, the aid amount should not lead to an increase of its Internal Rate of Return (IRR) beyond the normal rates of return applied by the undertaking concerned in other investment projects of a similar kind or, if these rates are not available, to an increase of its IRR beyond the cost of capital of the undertaking as a whole or beyond the rates of return commonly observed in the sector concerned.

2.3.20.

Where the aid granted is granted for investments to large enterprises under notified schemes, is it ensured that the aid amount corresponds to the net extra costs of implementing the investment in the area concerned, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (100) of the Guidelines, in order to ensure that the aid amount corresponds to the net extra costs of implementing the investment in the area concerned, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid, the method set out in point (99) of the Guidelines must be used together with maximum aid intensities as a cap.

2.3.21.

Is the beneficiary a municipality that is autonomous local authority with an annual budget of less than EUR 10 million and fewer than 5000 inhabitants?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that points (98) to (101) of the Guidelines do not apply.

Cumulation of aid

2.3.22.

Is the notified aid granted concurrently under several schemes or cumulated with ad hoc aid?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.23.

If the answer to the previous question is yes, is the total amount of State aid for an activity or project limited to the aid ceilings laid down in the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.24.

Does the notified aid have identifiable eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, will this aid be cumulated with other State aid?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, will that aid be granted for different identifiable eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (104) of the Guidelines, the aid with identifiable eligible costs may be cumulated with any other State aid, in relation to the same eligible costs, partly or fully overlapping, only if such cumulation does not result in exceeding the highest aid intensity or aid amount applicable to this type of aid under the Guidelines.

2.3.25.

Is the aid granted under Part II, Section 1.1.2., which has no identifiable eligible costs, cumulated with another State aid measure with identifiable eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.26.

Where aid granted for Part II, Section 1.1.2. has no identifiable eligible costs, is cumulated with another State aid measure without identifiable eligible costs, is such aid limited to the highest relevant total financing threshold fixed in the specific circumstances of each case by the Guidelines or other State aid guidelines, a block exemption regulation or a decision adopted by the Commission?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the maximum threshold of the applicable aid instrument:

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Please note that pursuant to point (105) of the Guidelines, aid without identifiable eligible costs under Part II, Section 1.1.2 may be cumulated with any other State aid measure with identifiable eligible costs. Aid without identifiable eligible costs may be cumulated with other State aid without identifiable eligible costs, up to the highest relevant total financing threshold fixed in the specific circumstances of each case by the Guidelines or other State aid guidelines, a block exemption regulation or a decision adopted by the Commission.

2.3.27.

Is aid in favour of the agricultural sector cumulated with payments referred to in Articles 145 and 146 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 in respect of the same eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, will such cumulation respect an aid intensity or aid amount laid down in the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.28.

Is the aid granted under Part II, Sections 1.1.4, 1.1.5 and 1.1.8. of the Guidelines cumulated with payments referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 in respect of the same eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, will such cumulation respect an aid intensity or aid amount laid down in the Guidelines?

2.3.29.

Is the aid combined with Union funds centrally managed by the institutions, agencies, joint undertakings or other bodies of the Union that are not directly or indirectly under the control of the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (108) of the Guidelines, if the Union funds are not directly or indirectly under the control of the Member State, only the State aid will be considered for determining whether notification thresholds and maximum aid intensities and ceilings are respected, provided that the total amount of public funding granted in relation to the same eligible costs does not exceed the most favourable funding rate(s) laid down in the applicable rules of Union law. Please confirm that this is the case:

☐yes ☐no

Please provide information on the applicable Union law, referred to in point (108) of the Guidelines:

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2.3.30.

Where the aid authorised under the Guidelines is cumulated with de minimis aid in respect of the same eligible costs, does such cumulation respect an aid intensity or aid amount fixed in the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

2.3.31.

Where the aid is granted for investments aimed at the restoration of agricultural production potential as referred to in point (152)(d) of the Guidelines, is such aid cumulated with aid for the compensation of material damage referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2 and 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (110) of the Guidelines, aid for investments aimed at the restoration of agricultural production potential as referred to in point 152 (d) of the Guidelines should not be cumulated with aid for the compensation of material damage referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2 and 1.2.1.3.

2.3.32.

Where the aid is granted as a start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector as referred to in Part II, Section 1.1.3 of the Guidelines, is such aid cumulated with the corresponding support for producers groups and organisations in the agricultural sector as referred to in Article 77 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (111) of the Guidelines, start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector as referred to in Part II, Section 1.1.3 should not be cumulated with the corresponding support for producers groups and organisations in the agricultural sector as referred to in Article 77 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

2.3.33.

Where the aid granted as a start-up aid for young farmers, start-up aid for the development of small farms and start-up aid for agricultural activities as referred to in Part II, Section 1.1.2 of the Guidelines is cumulated with the corresponding support as referred to in Article 75 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 does such cumulation respect an aid amount laid down in the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (111) of the Guidelines, start-up aid for young farmers, start-up aid for the development of small farms and start-up aid for agricultural activities as referred to in Part II, Section 1.1.2 should not be cumulated with the corresponding support as referred to in Article 75 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 if such cumulation would result in an aid amount exceeding those laid down in the Guidelines.

2.4.

Transparency

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.4. (points 112 - 115) of the Guidelines.

2.4.1.

Will the Member State ensure the publication of the following information in the European Commission’s transparency award module or on a comprehensive State aid website at national or regional level?

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the full text of the aid scheme and its implementing provisions or legal basis for individual aid, or a link to it;

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the identity of the granting authority/(ies);

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the identity of the individual beneficiaries, the form and amount of aid granted to each beneficiary, the date of granting, the type of undertaking (SME/ large enterprise), the region in which the beneficiary is located (at NUTS level II) and the principal economic sector in which the beneficiary has its activities (at NACE group level). Such a requirement can be waived with respect of individual aid awards not exceeding the following thresholds:

i.

EUR 10000 for beneficiaries in the primary agricultural production;

ii.

EUR 100000 for beneficiaries in the sectors of the processing of agricultural products, the marketing of agricultural products, the forestry sector or activities falling outside the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty.

2.4.2.

Please confirm as regards the aid schemes in the form of tax advantages, the information on individual aid amount is provided in the following ranges (in EUR million):

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0,01 to 0,1 only for primary agricultural production;

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0,1 to 0,5;

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0,5 to 1;

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1 to 2;

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2 to 5;

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5 to 10;

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10 to 30;

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30 and more.

2.4.3.

Please specify whether the information laid down in point (112) of the Guidelines will be published:

(a) ☐in the European Commission’s transparency award module

State Aid Transparency Public Search, available at the following website: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/competition/transparency/public?lang=en.

;

(b) ☐on a comprehensive national or regional State aid website.

2.4.4.

Please confirm that such information:

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will be published after the decision to grant the aid has been taken;

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will be kept for at least 10 years;

☐

will be available for the general public without restrictions

This information must be published within six months from the date of granting the aid (or, for aid in the form of tax advantage, within one year from the date of the tax declaration). In the case of unlawful aid, Member States will be required to ensure the publication of this information ex post, at least within a period of six months from the date of the Commission decision. The information must be available in a format which allows data to be searched, extracted, and easily published on the internet, for instance in CSV or XML format.

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2.4.5.

Please provide the link of the comprehensive State aid website where the information mentioned in this section will be published:

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2.4.6.

Please confirm that reporting and revision as required in Part III, Section 3 will be carried out:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (115) of the Guidelines, for reasons of transparency Member States must carry out reporting and revision as required in Part III, Section 3.

2.5.

Avoidance of adverse negative effects on competition and trade

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.5 (points 116- 133) of the Guidelines.

Aid for the agricultural and forestry sectors and for rural areas may potentially cause product market distortions. For the aid to be compatible, the negative effects of the aid measure in terms of distortions of competition and impact on trade between Member States must be minimised.

Pursuant to point (117) of the Guidelines, the Commission will identify the market(s) affected by the aid, taking into account the information provided by the Member State on the product market(s) concerned, that, is to say the market(s) affected by the change in behaviour of the aid beneficiary.

2.5.1.

In compliance with point (117) of the Guidelines, please provide information on the product market affected by the aid:

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2.5.2.

Is the aid well targeted, proportionate and limited to the net extra costs?

☐yes ☐no

Pursuant to point (118) of the Guidelines, if the aid is well targeted, proportionate and limited to the net extra costs, the negative impact of the aid is softened and the risk that the aid will adversely distort competition will be more limited. In order to provide this information, please refer to Section 2.1.1 of this Information sheet.

2.5.3.

Is the maximum aid intensity or aid amount, as set out in a specific Section of the Guidelines, respected?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the maximum aid intensity or aid amount:

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The Commission considers that if the maximum aid intensity or aid amount is respected, the negative impact of the aid is softened and the risk that the aid will adversely distort competition is more limited.

Investment aid schemes for the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products and in the forestry sector

2.5.4.

Please describe the product market(s) concerned, i.e. the market(s) affected by the change in behaviour of the aid beneficiary.

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Please note that in assessing the negative effects of the aid measure, the Commission will focus its analysis of the distortions of competition on the predictable impact the aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas on competition between undertakings in the product market(s) affected

A number of markets may be affected by the aid, because the impact of the aid may not be restricted to the market corresponding to the activity that is supported but may extend to other markets, which are connected to that market either because they are upstream, downstream or complementary, or because the beneficiary is already present on them or may be so present in the near future.

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2.5.5.

For investment aid schemes for the processing and/or the marketing of agricultural product and in the forestry sector, please demonstrate that any negative effects will be limited to the minimum taking into account, for example, the size of the projects concerned, the individual and cumulative aid amounts, the expected beneficiaries as well as the characteristics of the targeted sectors.

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2.5.6.

Regarding investment aid schemes for the processing and/or marketing of agricultural products and in the forestry sector, the Member States are encouraged to submit an impact assessment at their disposal as well as ex-post evaluations carried out for similar schemes in order to enable the Commission to assess the likely negative effects of the aid scheme.

Is an impact assessment submitted together with the notification?

☐yes ☐no

Is an ex-post evaluation submitted together with the notification?

☐yes ☐no

Individually notifiable investment aid for the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products and in the forestry sector

Pursuant to point (123) of the Guidelines, in appraising the negative effects of individual investment aid, the Commission places particular emphasis on the negative effects linked with the build-up of overcapacity in declining markets, the prevention of exit, and the notion of substantial market power. These negative effects must be counterbalanced with the positive effects of the aid.

2.5.7.

In order to allow the Commission to identify and assess the potential distortions of competition and trade, please provide evidence permitting the Commission to identify the product markets concerned (that is to say, products affected by the change in the behaviour of the aid beneficiary) and to identify the competitors and customers/consumers affected:

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Pursuant to point (124) of the Guidelines, the product concerned is typically the product covered by the investment project

For investment projects that involve the production of several different products, each product must be assessed.

. When the project concerns an intermediate product and a significant part of the output is not sold on the market, the product concerned may be the downstream product. The relevant product market includes the product concerned and its substitutes considered to be such, either by the consumer (because of the product’s characteristics, prices, or intended use) or by the producer (because of flexibility of production installations).

A relevant product market includes the product concerned and its demand side substitutes, i.e. products considered to be such by the consumer (by reason of the product’s characteristics, prices and intended use) and its supply side substitutes, i.e. products considered as such by producers (through flexibility of the production installations of the beneficiary and its competitors). Please indicate what you regard as the relevant demand and supply side substitutes in this case. Please provide evidence, from an independent third party, if possible, to support your conclusions on this point.

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2.5.8.

As a result of the aid, will an additional production capacity be created by the project?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide an estimate of the additional production capacity created (in volume and value terms):

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2.5.9.

Please provide information on the performance of the products market affected by the aid, i.e. whether it is growing or underperforming:

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2.5.10.

If the product market affected by the aid is underperforming, please specify whether, in a long-term outlook, the market is structurally in decline (i.e. it is contracting) or in relative decline (i.e. it is still growing, but does not exceed a benchmark growth rate):

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2.5.11.

In case the geographic market is global, in order to assess the performance of the product market affected by the aid, please provide information on the effect of the aid on the market structures concerned, in particular, its potential to crowd out producers in the EEA:

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2.5.12.

Please provide information, and supporting evidence, on the relevant geographical market of the beneficiary.

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2.5.13.

Please specify all the product(s) that will be produced upon the completion of the investment and indicate, where appropriate, the NACE code or CPA nomenclature:

…

2.5.14.

Please indicate whether the product(s) envisaged by the project will replace any other products produced by the beneficiary (at group level):

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the product(s) which will be replaced. If these replaced products are not produced at the location of the project, indicate where they are currently produced. Please provide a description of the link between the replaced production and the current investment and give a time schedule for the replacement:

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2.5.15.

Please indicate what other product(s) can be produced with the same new facilities (through flexibility of the production installation of the beneficiary) at little or no additional cost:

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2.5.16.

Please explain whether the project concerns an intermediate product and whether a significant part of the output is sold otherwise than on the market (under market conditions). Based on the above explanation, for the purpose of calculating the market share and capacity increase in the remainder of the section, please indicate whether the product concerned is the product envisaged by the project or whether it is a downstream product.

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2.5.17.

In order to assess the market power of the beneficiary, please provide the following information on his/her market position (over a period of time before receiving the aid and the expected market position after finalising the investment):

(a) an estimate of all sales (in value and volume terms) of the aid recipient in the relevant market (at group level):

…

(b) an estimate of the overall sales of all producers in the relevant market (in volume and value terms). If available, include statistics prepared by public and/or independent sources:

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2.5.18.

Please provide information on the market shares of the beneficiary, as well as of the market shares of its competitors:

…

2.5.19.

Please provide an assessment of the structure of the relevant market including, for example, the level of concentration in the market, possible barriers to entry, buyer power and barriers to expansion or exit. Please provide evidence, from an independent third party if possible, to support your conclusions on this point.

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2.6.

Weighting up the positive and negative effects of the aid (balancing test)

To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.6 (points 134 – 141) of the Guidelines.

The Commission assesses whether the positive effects of the aid measure outweigh the identified negative effects on competition and trading conditions. The Commission may conclude on the compatibility of the aid measure with the internal market only where the positive effects outweigh the negative ones. In cases where the proposed aid measure does not address a well-identified market failure in an appropriate and proportionate way, the negative distortive effects on competition will tend to outweigh the positive effects of the measure; hence the Commission is likely to conclude that the proposed aid measure is incompatible.

2.6.1.

Please specify the impact of the aid on the achievement of the general and specific objectives of the CAP set out in Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115:

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Please specify to which of the objectives of Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 the aid will contribute:

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Please note that pursuant to point (136) of the Guidelines as part of the assessment of the positive and negative effects of the aid, the Commission will take into account the impact of the aid on the achievement of the general and specific objectives of the CAP set out in Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, that aim to foster a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector, support and strengthen environmental protection, including biodiversity, and climate action and to contribute to achieving the environmental and climate-related objectives of the Union and to strengthen the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.

2.6.2.

Does the aid fulfil the conditions laid down in the applicable Sections of Part II of the Guidelines and does it respect the relevant maximum aid intensities or the aid amounts set out therein?

☐yes ☐no

Please refer to the applicable Section of Part II of the Guidelines:

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Please note that pursuant to point (137) of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that where an aid fulfils the conditions, and does not exceed the relevant maximum aid intensities or maximum aid amounts, laid down in the applicable Sections of Part II, the negative effect on competition and trade is limited to the minimum.

2.6.3.

Is the aid co-financed under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 or financed by the Union?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (138) of the Guidelines, with respect to State aid which is co-financed under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, or financed by the Union, the Commission will consider that the related positive effects have been established.

2.6.4.

Is the aided activity expected to have any environmental and/or climate impact?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please describe the expected impact, taking into account environmental protection legislation listed in Point (139) of the Guidelines and the standards of good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115:

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Please note that pursuant to point (139) of the Guidelines, where it is demonstrated that aid has positive environmental and climate impact, the Commission will consider that the positive effects of such aid have been established.

2.6.5.

Does the aid takes into account the polluter pays principle?

☐yes ☐no

Please provide sufficient information to demonstrate that this principle is taken into account:

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Please note that Article 11 of the Treaty provides that ‘environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the Union’s policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development.

2.6.6.

Does the aid bring about other positive effect?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please indicate which Union policy it reflects:

☐

European Green Deal (COM/2019/640 final)

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Farm to Fork Strategy (COM/2020/381final)

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EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (COM/2013/0216 final and COM/2021/82 final)

☐

Communication on Restoring Sustainable Carbon Cycles (COM/(2021)800 final)

☐

Forest Strategy (COM/2021/572 final)

☐

Biodiversity Strategy (COM/2020/380 final)

☐

Other (please specify):

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Please provide further details on the positive effect of aid and explain how is the aid aligned with a Union policy(ies) indicated:

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Please note that pursuant to point (140) of the Guidelines, where the positive effects of the aid reflect those embodied in Union policies, then aid aligned with such Union policies can be presumed to have wider positive effect.

2.6.7.

Is the aid granted in favour of investments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide information under Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852

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, including as regards the Do no significant harm principle, or other comparable methodologies.

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2.7.

Other information

Aid for Northern Ireland

2.7.1.

Is the aid to be granted in Northern Ireland?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (28) of the Guidelines, for aid to be granted in Northern Ireland, where a measure requires compliance with conditions laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, equivalent information must be provided in the notification to the Commission pursuant to Article 108(3) of the Treaty.

In addition to this General Information Sheet, for all measures covered by the Guidelines please complete the relevant Supplementary Information Sheet.

Aid in favour of undertakings in difficulty

Pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that when an undertaking is in financial difficulty, given that its very existence is in danger, it cannot be considered an appropriate vehicle for promoting other public policy objectives until such time as its viability is assured. Therefore, where the beneficiary of the aid is undertaking in difficulty as defined in point (33) (63) of the Guidelines, the aid will be assessed in accordance with the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring firms in difficulty.

However, point (23) of the Guidelines provides certain exceptions from the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties.

2.7.2.

Is the aid granted to compensate for damage caused by natural disasters and exceptional occurrences referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.1 and 2.1.3. of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply, provided that the aid is compatible with the internal market under Article 107(2), point (b), of the Treaty.

2.7.3.

Is the aid granted to compensate for the damage caused by a risk event referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.2., 1.2.1.3., 1.2.1.5., 2.1.3., 2.8.1. or 2.8.5. of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply to aid to compensate for the losses or damage, provided that such losses or damage were caused by the risk events referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.2, 1.2.1.3, 1.2.1.5, 2.1.3, 2.8.1 or 2.8.5. of the Guidelines.

2.7.4.

Is the aid granted for any of the following aid categories?

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aid for the destruction and removal of fallen stock, as set out in Part II, Section 1.2.1.4. of the Guidelines;

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aid for prevention, control and eradication measures in the case of animal diseases and plant pest referred to in points (370) and (371) of Part II, Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines.

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, for reasons of protection of public health and due to the emergency related to these types of aid, the economic situation of an undertaking should not be taken into consideration. Therefore, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply to such aid.

2.7.5.

Is the aid granted for any of the following aid categories?

☐

information actions referred to in Part II, Sections 1.1.10.1. and 2.4. of the Guidelines;

☐

promotion measures which are generic in character, as set out in Part II, Section 1.3.4. of the Guidelines.

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply.

Aid granted to an undertaking which is subject to an outstanding recovery order

2.7.6.

Is the aid granted to an undertaking, which is subject to an outstanding recovery order following a previous Commission decision declaring an aid illegal and incompatible with the internal market?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that such aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market, unless one of the two exceptions set out below apply.

2.7.7.

Is the aid granted to make good the damage caused by natural disasters and exceptional occurrences under Article 107(2), point (b), of the Treaty?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that point (25) of the Guidelines does not apply.

2.7.8.

Is the aid granted for the costs of prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases referred to in points (370) and (371) in Part II, Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that point (25) of the Guidelines does not apply.

Evaluation of aid schemes

2.7.9.

Please indicate whether the aid scheme fulfils any of the following:

(a) ☐the budget of the scheme or accounted expenditure exceeds EUR 150 million in any given year or EUR 750 million over the total duration, that is to say, the combined duration of the scheme and any predecessor scheme covering a similar objective and geographical area;

(b) ☐the scheme contains novel characteristics;

(c) ☐the scheme concerns significant market, or technology or regulatory changes are foreseen.

If any of the above elements is concerned, please provide the details:

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Please note that pursuant to point (640) of the Guidelines, ex post evaluation may be required for schemes with large aid budgets, or containing novel characteristics, or when significant market, technology or regulatory changes are foreseen. In any case, evaluation will be required for schemes with a State aid budget or accounted expenditure over EUR 150 million in any given year or EUR 750 million over their total duration, that is to say, the combined duration of the scheme and any predecessor scheme covering a similar objective and geographical area, starting from 1 January 2023. Given the objectives of the evaluation, and to avoid putting a disproportionate burden on Member States, ex post evaluations are only required for aid schemes the total duration of which exceeds three years, starting from 1 January 2023.

Please confirm that if required, the Member State will conduct the ex post evaluation in compliance with points (642) to (646) of the Guidelines:

☐yes ☐no

Any other information

Please provide any other information which you deem important/necessary for the due assessment of the notified aid measure:

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1.1.1.1.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS LINKED TO PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in tangible and intangible assets on agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.1 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Do the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

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, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted for investments in tangible assets and intangible assets carried out by one or more beneficiaries or concerning a tangible asset or intangible asset used by one or more beneficiaries on agricultural holdings linked to the primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted in favour of investment in tangible assets and intangible assets linked to the production of biofuels or to the production of energy from renewable sources on holdings?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please reply to questions 3.1. to 3.15:

3.1.

Is the investment made for the production of biofuels as defined in Article 2, point (33), of Directive (EU) 2018/2001

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?

☐yes ☐no

3.2.

If the answer to question 3.1. is yes, are renewable energy production facilities eligible for aid only if their production capacity is no more than equivalent to the annual average fuel consumption of the agricultural holding?

☐yes ☐no

3.3.

Is the produced biofuel sold on the market ?

☐yes ☐no

3.4.

Is the investment made for the production of thermal energy and/or electricity from renewable sources on agricultural holdings?

☐yes ☐no

3.5.

If the answer to question 3.4. is yes:

(a) is the aim of the renewable energy production facilities on the agricultural holding eligible for aid only to serve their own energy needs?

☐yes ☐no

(b) is the production capacity of the renewable energy production facilities eligible for aid no more than equivalent to the combined average annual energy consumption of thermal energy and electricity on the agricultural holding, including the farm household?

☐yes ☐no

3.6.

Is the electricity produced sold into the grid?

☐yes ☐no

3.7.

If the answer to question 3.6 of this Information Sheet is yes, will the annual average self-consumption limit be respected?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (146)(b) of the Guidelines, where the investment is made for the production of thermal energy and/or electricity from renewable sources on agricultural holdings, the renewable energy production facilities are eligible for aid only if the aim is to serve their own energy needs and their annual production capacity is no more than equivalent to the combined average annual energy consumption of thermal energy and electricity on the agricultural holding, including the farm household; regarding electricity, the selling of electricity is allowed into the grid as far as the annual average self-consumption limit is respected.

3.8.

Where more than one agricultural holding carry out the investment for the production of energy from renewable sources with the aim to serve their own energy needs or for the production of biofuels on holdings, is the annual average consumption equivalent to the sum of the annual average consumption of all beneficiaries?

☐yes ☐no

3.9.

Are there any minimum standards at national level for energy efficiency for investments in renewable energy infrastructure that consume or produce energy?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please describe the relevant national minimum standards:

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3.10.

If the answer to question 3.9. is yes, is there a requirement at national level that the minimum standards referred to in that question must be complied with?

☐yes ☐no

3.11.

Is the aid granted in favour of investments in installations, the primary purpose of which is electricity production from biomass?

☐yes ☐no

3.12.

If the answer to question 3.11. is yes, do the installations utilise a minimum percentage of the heat energy produced, as determined by the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

3.13.

Are there thresholds established at the level of the Member State for the maximum proportion of cereals and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops used for bioenergy production, including biofuels, for different types of installations in accordance with Article 26 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify these thresholds:

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Please note that pursuant to point (150) of the Guidelines, Member States must establish thresholds for the maximum proportions of cereals and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops used for bioenergy production, including biofuels, for different types of installations in accordance with Article 26 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

3.14.

Is the aid to bioenergy projects limited to bioenergy meeting the applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in Union legislation including Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (150) of the Guidelines, aid to bioenergy projects must be limited to bioenergy meeting the applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in Union legislation including Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

3.15.

Does the production capacity of the installation exceed the average annual consumption of the beneficiary(ies)?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that Member States must comply with the conditions laid down in the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022

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unless such aid is exempt from notification obligation (e.g. through Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014

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).

1. Please indicate the objective(s) pursued by the investment:

(a) ☐improvement of the overall performance and sustainability of the agricultural holding, in particular through a reduction in production costs or the improvement and re-deployment of production;

(b) ☐improvement of the natural environment, hygiene or animal welfare standards;

(c) ☐creation and improvement of infrastructure related to the development, adaptation and modernisation of agriculture, including access to farm land, land consolidation and land improvement, the supply of sustainable energy, energy efficiency, supply and saving of water;

(d) ☐restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, protected animals and the prevention and risk mitigation of damage caused by those before-mentioned events and factors.

(e) ☐contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration, as well as promoting sustainable energy and energy efficiency;

(f) ☐contribution to sustainable circular bioeconomy and fostering sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water, soil and air, including by reducing chemical dependency;

(g) ☐contribution to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, enhancing ecosystem services and preserving habitats and landscape;

Please note that pursuant to point (152) of the Guidelines, the investment must pursue at least one of the above objectives.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property, including investments in passive in-house wiring or structured cabling for data networks and, if necessary the ancillary part of the passive network on the private property outside the building;

If the aid is granted in favour of the costs of land purchase, is land purchased only eligible for aid to an extent not exceeding 10% of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is no, does the operation concern:

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environmental conservation and carbon-rich soil preservation?

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land purchased by young farmers through the use of financial instruments?

Please note that only in those two cases a higher percentage than the above-mentioned 10% of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned may be permitted exceptionally and in duly justified circumstances.

If that is the case, please provide information concerning the exceptional and duly justified circumstances so that the Commission may assess the case in question.

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(b) ☐the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the assets;

(c) ☐the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; feasibility studies remain eligible costs even where based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred;

(d) ☐the acquisition or development or usage fees of computer software, cloud and similar solutions and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks;

(e) ☐the expenses for non-productive investments linked to the objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines;

(f) ☐in the case of investment aimed at the restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases or plant pests and protected animals: the costs incurred for restoring the production potential, including capitalised work, up to the level as it was at before the occurrence of those events;

Please note that pursuant to point (153)(f) of the Guidelines, where appropriate, the beneficiaries should endeavor to include in the restoration, adaptation measures to climate change.

(g) ☐in the case of investments aimed at the prevention of damage caused by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests and by protected animals: the costs of specific prevention actions aiming at reducing the consequences of such probable events;

Please note that pursuant to point (153)(g) of the Guidelines, in case of damage by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster or by plant pests, beneficiaries should, where appropriate, endeavour to include in the restoration, adaptation measures to climate change, in order to minimise damage and losses produced by similar events in the future.

(h) ☐purchase and planting of annual plants:

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carried out for the objective set out in point (152)(d) of the Guidelines;

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carried out for preserving plant varieties under threat of genetic erosion, as referred to in point (210) of the Guidelines;

(i) ☐purchase of animals:

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the purchase carried out for the objective of point (152)(d) of the Guidelines;

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the purchase of animals of endangered breeds as defined in Article 2, point (24) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012

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under the commitments referred to in point (207) of the Guidelines;

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the purchase of guard dogs protecting livestock against large predators.

1. Is the aid granted for any of the following costs?

(a) purchase of agricultural production rights and payment entitlements;

(b) purchase and planting of annual plants for other purposes than those referred to in question 5 (h) of this Supplementary Information Sheet;

(c) purchase of animals for other purposes than those referred to in question 5(i) of this Supplementary Information Sheet;

(d) investments to comply with national or Union standards in force;

(e) costs, other than those referred to point (153) of the Guidelines connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor's margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges;

(f) working capital;

(g) wiring or cabling for data networks outside the private property.

☐yes ☐no

If any of the costs referred to in points (a) to (g) is included, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

1. Is the aid granted in favour of investments in irrigation?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please reply to questions 7.1 to 7.7:

7.1.

Has a river basin management plan been notified to the Commission, in accordance with the terms of Directive 2000/60/EC

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, for the entire area in which the investment is to take place, as well as in any other areas whose environment may be affected by the investment?

☐yes ☐no

7.2.

Have the measures taking effect under the river basin management plan in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2000/60/EC and of relevance to the agricultural sector been specified in the relevant programme of measures?

☐yes ☐no

7.3.

Is water metering enabling measurement of water use at the level of the supported investment in place or will it be put in place as part of the investment?

☐yes ☐no

7.4.

Where the aid is granted for an investment in an improvement to an existing irrigation installation or element of irrigation infrastructure, are the following conditions fulfilled?

(a) is it assessed ex-ante that the investment offers potential water savings reflecting the technical parameters of the existing installation or infrastructure?

☐yes ☐no

(b) if the investment affects bodies of ground-or-surface water whose status has been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity or if state-of-the-art climate vulnerability and risk assessments determined that the affected water bodies in good status could lose their status for reasons related to water quantity caused by climate change impacts, will an effective reduction in water use be achieved contributing to the achievement and maintenance of good status of these water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC?

☐yes ☐no

(c) The State must set percentages for potential water savings and effective reduction in water use as an eligibility condition. Do these percentages ensure that:

(i) the percentage of potential water savings amounts to at least 5% when the technical parameters of the existing installation or infrastructure already ensure a high degree of efficiency, and to at least 25% when the current degree of efficiency (prior to investment) is low and/or for investments that take place in areas where water savings are most needed to ensure the achievement of good water status (where not yet achieved) and avoid deterioration of status of water bodies;

☐yes ☐no

(ii) the percentage of effective reduction in water use, at the level of the investment as a whole, amounts to at least 50 % of the potential water saving made possible by the investment in the existing irrigation installation or element of infrastructure.

☐yes ☐no

Please note that the conditions set out in question 7.4. do not apply to an investment in an existing installation, which affects only energy efficiency or to an investment in the creation of a reservoir or to an investment in the use of recycled water which does not affect a body of ground or surface water.

7.5.

Where the aid is granted for investments in the use of reclaimed water as an alternative water supply, does the provision and use of such water comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/741

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;

☐yes ☐no

7.6.

Where the aid is granted for investments resulting in a net increase of the irrigated area affecting a given body of ground or surface water, are the following conditions complied with?

(i) the status of the water body has not been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity; and

☐yes ☐no

(ii) an environmental analysis shows that there will be no significant negative environmental impact from the investment. Such an environmental impact analysis must be either carried out or approved by the competent authority of the Member State and may also refer to groups of holdings.

☐yes ☐no

7.7.

Is the aid granted for investments in the creation or expansion of a reservoir for the purpose of irrigation?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer to question 7.7 of this Information Sheet is yes, will the aid be granted only if it does not lead to significant negative environmental impact?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (158) of the Guidelines, an investment in the creation or expansion of a reservoir for the purpose of irrigation is only eligible provided it does not lead to significant negative environmental impact.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the eligible costs;

Please note that pursuant to point (159) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 65 %, expect where the aid is granted in relation to any of the situations below.

..... % of the costs of investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines or to animal welfare;

Please note that pursuant to point (160) (a) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs.

..... % of the costs of investments by young farmers;

Please note that pursuant to point (160)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs.

..... % of the costs of investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands;

Please note that pursuant to point (160)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs.

..... % of the eligible costs in case of investments of small farmers within the meaning of Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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;

Please note that pursuant to point (161) of the Guidelines, the aid for investments of small farmers within the meaning of Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 must not exceed 85 % of the eligible costs.

..... % of the costs of non-productive investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines;

Please note that pursuant to point (162)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of these eligible costs.

..... % of the costs of investments for the restoration of production potential referred to in point (152)(d) of the Guidelines and investments related to prevention and risk mitigation of damage caused by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, or protected animals.

Please note that pursuant to point (162)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

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Aid for investments in irrigation:

..... % of the eligible costs for irrigation on-farm investments made under point (157)(c) of the Guidelines;

Please note that pursuant to point (163)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs for irrigation on-farm investments made under point (157)(c).

..... % of the eligible costs for investments in off-farm infrastructure in agriculture to be used for irrigation;

Please note that pursuant to point (163)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs for investments in off-farm infrastructure in agriculture to be used for irrigation.

..... % of the eligible costs for other irrigation on-farm investments.

Please note that pursuant to point (163)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 65 % of the eligible costs for other irrigation on-farm investments.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.1.2.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENTS IN FAVOUR OF THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE LOCATED ON AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS

This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.2 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Will the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

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, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted for the conservation of cultural and natural heritage in the form of natural landscapes and buildings, which is formally recognised as cultural or natural heritage by the competent authority of the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings:

(a) ☐investment costs in tangible assets;

(b) ☐capitalised works.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (167) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. Where the aid is granted for capitalised works, please indicate the aid amount:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (168) of the Guidelines, the aid for capitalised works must be limited to EUR 10000 per year.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.1.3.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products or the marketing of agricultural products, as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.3 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Will the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

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, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted for food and feed crops based biofuels?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market in light of the goal to incentivise the shift towards the production of more advanced forms of biofuels, as foreseen by the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022.

1. Is the aid granted for investments in tangible assets and intangible assets in connection with the processing of agricultural products or the marketing of agricultural products as referred to in points (33)47 and (33)38 of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

1. Member States may grant aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products if the aid fulfils all the conditions of one of the following aid instruments:

(a) Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER)

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;

(b) Guidelines on regional State aid

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;

(c) the conditions of Part II., Section 1.1.1.3. of the Guidelines.

Where aid is granted under the provisions of the Guidelines on regional State aid, the assessment of such aid is to be carried out on the basis of those Guidelines. Therefore, please fill in the relevant part of the general notification form of Part I and the specific form of Part III of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 794/2004, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1627/2006

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, or any provision replacing it.

1. If the aid is granted on the basis of Part II., Section 1.1.1.3. of the Guidelines, please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property, including investments in passive in-house wiring or structured cabling for data networks and, if necessary, the ancillary part of the passive network on the private property outside the building;

If the aid is granted in favour of the costs of land purchase, is land purchased only eligible for aid to an extent not exceeding 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned?

☐yes ☐no

(b) ☐the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset;

(c) ☐the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies;

Please note that feasibility studies remain eligible expenditure even where, based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred.

(d) ☐the acquisition, development or usage fees of computer software, cloud and similar solution and the acquisition of patents, licences, copyrights and trademarks.

1. Is the aid granted for any of the following costs?

(a) the costs other than those referred to in question 7 of this Supplementary Information Sheet connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor's margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges;

(b) working capital;

(c) wiring or cabling for data networks outside the private property;

(d) costs related to investments to comply with Union and national standards in force.

☐yes ☐no

Please note that if any of the expenses referred to in points (a) to (d) is included, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the eligible costs;

Please note that pursuant to point (175) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 65 % of the eligible costs.

..... % of investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point 152 (e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines or, as regards the processing of agricultural products, to animal welfare;

Please note that pursuant to point (176)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for these costs must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs.

..... % of investments by young farmers;

Please note that pursuant to point (176)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for the investments carried out by young farmers must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs.

..... % of investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands;

Please note that pursuant to point (176)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for the investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs.

1. Is the aid granted as the individual investment aid?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 10 of this Supplementary information sheet is yes, please indicate the amount of eligible costs and/or the gross grant equivalent:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (177) of the Guidelines, individual investment aid for the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products, exceeding the notification threshold set out in point (35)(a) of the Guidelines, i.e. eligible costs exceeding EUR 25 million, or the gross grant equivalent exceeding EUR 12 million, must be notified to the Commission separately.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.2.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON START-UP AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS AND START-UP AID FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of State aid measures which are designed to grant start-up aid for young farmers and start-up aid for agricultural activities as described in Part II., Section 1.1.2 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted solely to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted in favour of:

☐

young farmers as defined in point (33)65 of the Guidelines?

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start-up of agricultural activities?

1. Is the aid limited to beneficiaries which are SMEs?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (181) of the Guidelines, aid provided under Part II., Section 1.1.2. of the Guidelines this section must be limited to SMEs.

1. Is the aid conditional on the submission of a business plan to the competent authority of the Member State concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the aid amount: …

Please note that pursuant to point (183) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed EUR 100000.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.3.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON START-UP AID FOR PRODUCER GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of State aid measures which are designed to grant start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector described in Part II., Section 1.1.3 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted only to producer groups or organisations that have been officially recognised by the competent authority of the Member State concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Do the agreements, decisions and other behaviour in the framework of the producer group or organisation comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of Articles 206 to 210a of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

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?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the aid is granted directly to producers to offset their contributions to the costs of running the groups or organisations, is the aid granted up to the same overall amount as would be the aid to producer groups or organisations?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 3 is yes, is the granting of aid limited to the first five years following the formation of the group or organisation?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted to producer groups, which have been recognised as producer organisations under the conditions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is aid limited to producer groups and producer organisations falling within the definition of SMEs?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (190) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise the aid towards the costs covered in this Section of the Guidelines in favour of large enterprises.

1. Are the beneficiaries of the aid under this Section of the Guidelines required to adjust to take account of any changes in the regulations governing the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

☐

the costs of the rental of suitable premises;

Where premises are purchased, are the eligible costs for premises limited to rental costs at market rates?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (192) of the Guidelines, where premises are purchased, the eligible costs for premises must be limited to rental costs at market rates.

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the costs of acquisition of office equipment;

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the costs of administrative staff;

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overheads;

If the costs of overheads are eligible, please specify such costs:

…

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legal and administrative fees;

☐

the costs of acquisition of computer hardware, the costs of acquisition or usage fees of computer software, clouds and similar solutions.

Please note that pursuant to point (195) of the Guidelines, the aid, which is granted to producer group or organisations to cover expenses not linked to start-up costs, such as investments or promotion activities, will be assessed in accordance with the rules governing such type of aid.

1. Please confirm that no aid is granted to any of the following:

(a) production organisations, entities or bodies, such as companies or cooperatives, the objective of which is the management of one or more agricultural holdings and which are therefore single producers;

(b) agricultural associations that undertake tasks such as mutual support and farm replacement and farm management services, in the members' holdings without being involved in the joint adaptation of supply to the market;

(c) producer groups that do not comply with the requirements laid down in Article 67(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 or producer groups, organisations or associations, the objectives of which are incompatible with Article 152(1)(c), Article 156 and Article 161 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (193) of the Guidelines, the aid must not be granted to beneficiaries as specified in points (a) to (c) of this question.

1. Is the aid paid as a flat rate in degressive annual instalments for the first five years following the date on which the producer group or organisation was officially recognised by the competent authority on the basis of its business plan?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the last instalment paid only after the Member State concerned has verified the correct implementation of the business plan?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the aid intensity and the aid amount per year:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (196) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 10 % of the annual marketed production of the group or organisation with a maximum of EUR 100000 per year.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.4.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR AGRI-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE COMMITMENTS

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to protect the environment and to maintain the countryside (agri-environment-climate commitments) covered by Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted solely to undertakings and groups of such undertakings active in the primary agricultural production, which undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more agri-environment-climate commitments?

☐yes ☐no

1. Do the aided measures aim at the preservation and the promotion of the necessary changes to agricultural practices that make a positive contribution to the environment and climate?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate whether the voluntary commitments for which the aid is granted go beyond:

(a) ☐the relevant statutory management requirements and GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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;

(b) ☐the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;

(c) ☐the conditions established for the maintenance of the agricultural area in accordance with Article 4(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Please note that pursuant to point (201) of the Guidelines, all such mandatory standards and requirements must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

1. Where national law imposes standards and requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, which go beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law, is the aid granted for commitments contributing to compliance with such national standards and requirements?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 4 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, will such aid be granted for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which the standards and requirements imposed by national law become mandatory for the holding?

☐yes ☐no

1. Do the undertakings carrying out operations under this Section of the Guidelines have access to the relevant knowledge and information required to implement such operations, and is appropriate training made available for those who require it, as well as access to expertise in order to assist farmers who commit to change their production systems?

☐yes ☐no

1. Are commitments undertaken for a period of five to seven years?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the duration: …

1. If the aid is granted for commitments undertaken for a period longer than seven years: is the longer duration necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide the justification as to why a longer period is necessary for the aided type of the commitment(s):

…

Please note that pursuant to point (204) of the Guidelines, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period.

1. Is the aid is granted for commitments undertaken for a period shorter than five years?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please indicate towards what type of the commitments is the aid granted:

☐

for the conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resources;

☐

for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period;

☐

other duly justified cases.

If the aid concerns other duly justified case, please demonstrate that a shorter period is necessary:

…

Please specify the length of such a shorter period:

…

Please note that in compliance with point (204) of the Guidelines, such a shorter period must be set at at least one year.

1. Please confirm that commitments to extensify livestock farming comply with at least the following conditions:

(a) ☐the whole grazed area of the holding must be managed and maintained to avoid over- and under-grazing;

(b) ☐livestock density must be defined taking account of all grazing livestock kept on the farm or, in the case of a commitment to limit nutrient leaching, all animals kept on the farm which are relevant to the commitment in question.

1. Please confirm that commitments to rear local breeds in danger of being lost to farming or to preserve plant genetic resources under threat of genetic erosion require one of the following:

(a) ☐to rear farm animals of local breeds, genetically adapted to one or more traditional production systems or environments in the country, in danger of being lost to farming;

(b) ☐to preserve plant genetic resources naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and under threat of genetic erosion.

1. Please confirm that only the following species of farm animals are eligible for aid: cattle, sheep, goats, equidae, pigs, birds, rabbits and bees:

☐yes ☐no

Please specify which farm animals species are eligible for aid:

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1. Where the aid is granted for local breeds considered as being in danger of being lost to farming, are the following conditions fulfilled?

(a) the number, at national level, of breeding females concerned is stated;

(b) that number and the endangered status of the listed breeds is certified by a duly recognised relevant scientific body;

(c) a duly recognised relevant technical body registers and keeps up-to-date the breeding book for the breed;

(d) the bodies concerned possess the necessary skills and knowledge to identify animals of the breeds in danger.

☐yes ☐no

Please note that all the above conditions must be respected.

Please note that in compliance with point (209) of the Guidelines, for the Commission to be able to assess and approve such aid, the conditions for considering local breeds for which the aid is granted as being in danger of being lost to farming must be described and included in the notification to the Commission.

1. Where the aid is granted for genetic resources under threat of genetic erosion, does the notification include sufficient evidence of genetic erosion, based upon scientific results or indicators for the reduction of landraces or primitive local varieties, their population diversity and, where relevant, for modifications in the prevailing agricultural practices at local level?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (210) of the Guidelines, plant genetic resources can be considered as being under threat of genetic erosion on condition that sufficient evidence of genetic erosion, based upon scientific results or indicators for the reduction of landraces or primitive local varieties, their population diversity and, where relevant, for modifications in the prevailing agricultural practices at local level, is described and included in the notification to the Commission.

1. Is the aid provided for the conservation and for the sustainable use and development of genetic resources in agriculture for operations not covered by points (198) to (210) of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide more details on the aided operations:

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1. Is aid granted in favour of collective schemes and result-based payments schemes, such as carbon farming schemes?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide more details on the aided operations:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (212) of the Guidelines, aid under Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines may cover collective schemes and result-based payments schemes, such as carbon farming schemes, to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale or in a measurable way.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs for operations other than the conservation of genetic resources:

(a) ☐compensation for all or part of additional costs resulting from the commitments;

(b) ☐income foregone resulting from the commitments;

(c) ☐transaction costs.

If the aid is granted also in favour of investment costs related to agri-environmental-climate commitments under this Section, please fill in the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.1. on aid for investment in in agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production.

If the aid pursues other objectives such as training and advisory services to help agricultural producers, please fill in the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.10. on aid for provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (220) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. Please confirm that the aid is granted annually:

☐yes ☐no

1. If the aid is granted for transaction costs, please provide justification and the specific description of such costs:

…

1. Please indicate the intensity of aid for transaction costs: …

Please note that pursuant to point (215) of the Guidelines, the aid may cover necessary transaction costs, to a value of up to 20 % of the premium paid for the agri-environment-climate commitments, or up to 30 %, where the commitments are undertaken by groups of undertakings.

1. Is the aid granted in favour of transaction costs caused by entering into agri-environment-climate commitments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide a convincing proof of such costs, for example by presenting cost comparisons with undertakings not entering into such commitments:

…

1. Is the aid granted in favour of transaction costs for the continuation of commitments already entered into in the past?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (216) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid for transaction costs for the continuation of commitments already entered into in the past, unless a Member State demonstrates that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred.

1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated.

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1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average farms?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated.

…

1. Please confirm that where transaction costs are calculated on the basis of average costs and/or average farms, for the purpose of calculating compensation, a Member States takes into account whether the transaction costs in question are incurred per undertaking or per hectare:

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs of the aid in favour of operations for the conservation of genetic resources in agriculture:

(a) ☐targeted actions: actions promoting the in situ and ex situ conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture, including web-based inventories of genetic resources currently conserved in situ, including in situ/ on-farm conservation, and of ex situ collections and databases;

(b) ☐concerted actions: actions promoting the exchange of information for the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in Union agriculture, among competent organisations in the Member States;

(c) ☐accompanying actions: information, dissemination and advisory actions involving non-governmental organisations and other relevant stakeholders, training courses and preparation of technical reports.

1. Is the aid granted per hectare?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted as a lump sum?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (221) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a lump sum only in duly justified cases.

1. Is the aid granted as a one-off payment per unit?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to points (214) and (221) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a one-off payment per unit only in duly justified cases, such as operations concerning environmental conservation or commitments to renounce the commercial use of areas.

1. If the answer to question 30 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, is such aid calculated on the basis of additional costs incurred and income foregone?

☐yes ☐no

REVISION CLAUSE

1. Is a revision clause provided for the operations supported under this Section of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that under point (647) of the Guidelines, a Member State is obliged to introduce it in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.

1. Does the aid extend beyond the rural development programming period 2023-2027?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (648) of the Guidelines, a revision clause must to be included for the aid under Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines, in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.5.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENTS

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to improve animal welfare covered by Part II., Section 1.1.5. of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted solely to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production, which undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more animal welfare commitments?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted only for commitments going beyond the relevant mandatory standards established pursuant to Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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and other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (226) of the Guidelines, all mandatory standards and requirements and established farming practices must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

1. Where no relevant mandatory standards or requirements exist, is the aid granted for commitments, which go beyond established farming practice at national level?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer to this question is yes, please provide a description of the farming practice concerned:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (226) of the Guidelines, such established farming practices must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

1. Is the aid granted for commitments contributing to compliance with the new requirements imposed by national law going beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 4 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, will such aid be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with those requirements for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which they become mandatory for the holding?

☐yes ☐no

1. For which of the following areas do the animal welfare commitments provide upgraded standards of production methods?

(a) ☐water, feed and animal care in accordance with the natural needs of animals;

(b) ☐housing conditions that improve the comfort of animals and their freedom of movement, such as increased space allowances, flooring surfaces, natural light, microclimate control, as well as housing conditions such as free farrowing or group housing, depending on the natural needs of animals;

(c) ☐conditions allowing for expression of natural behaviour, such as enrichment of living environment or late weaning;

(d) ☐outdoor access and grazing;

(e) ☐practices that increase animal robustness and longevity, including slower growing breeds;

(f) ☐practices which avoid mutilation or castration of animals;

(g) ☐sanitary measures, preventing non-transmissible diseases, that do not require the use of medical substances such as vaccines, insecticides or anti-parasitic drugs.

Please submit a detailed description:

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1. When mutilation or castration of animals is deemed necessary, will anaesthetics, analgesia and anti-inflammatory medication or immunocastration be used?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (228)(f) of the Guidelines, in specific cases when mutilation or castration of animals is deemed necessary, anaesthetics, analgesia and anti-inflammatory medication or immunocastration must be used.

1. Is the aid granted for animal welfare commitments for a period of one to seven year?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the duration: …

1. Does the Member State determine a longer period than seven years for particular types of commitments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (229) of the Guidelines, a Member State may determine a longer period only where it is necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain animal welfare benefits, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period.

1. Is the renewal of the contract automatic?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (230) of the Guidelines, the details of the renewal must be described in the contract and the mechanism of renewal must be communicated to the Commission as part of the notification.

1. Is the renewal of the contract subject to respect of conditions approved by the Commission for aid pursuant to this Section of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (230) of the Guidelines, the renewal must always be subject to the respect of conditions approved by the Commission for aid pursuant to Section 1.1.5. of the Guidelines.

1. Do undertakings that carry out operations under this Section of the Guidelines have access to the relevant knowledge and information required to implement such operations, and is appropriate training made available for those who require it, as well as access to expertise in order to assist farmers who commit to change their production systems?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted annually?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐compensation for all or part of additional costs resulting from the commitments;

(b) ☐income foregone resulting from the commitments;

(c) ☐transaction costs.

If the aid is granted also in favour of investment costs related to animal welfare commitments under this Section, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.1. on aid for investment in in agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production.

If the aid pursues other objectives such as training and advisory services to help agricultural producers, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.10. on aid for provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (235) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. If the aid is granted for transaction costs, please justify and provide the specific description of such costs:

…

1. Please indicate the intensity of aid for transaction costs: …

Please note that pursuant to point (233) of the Guidelines, the aid may cover necessary transaction costs to the value up to 20 % of the premium paid for the animal welfare commitments.

1. Is the aid granted for transaction costs caused by entering into animal welfare commitments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide a convincing proof of such costs, for example by presenting cost comparisons with undertakings not entering into such commitments:

…

1. Is the aid granted for transaction costs for the continuation of animal welfare commitments already entered into in the past?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (233) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid for transaction costs for the continuation of animal welfare commitments already entered into in the past, unless a Member State demonstrates that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred.

1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated.

…

1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average farms?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated.

…

1. Is the aid granted per unit?

☐yes ☐no

Please provide details:

…

1. Is the aid granted as a lump sum?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (236) of the Guidelines, Member States may grant support as a lump sum only in duly justified cases.

1. Is the aid granted as a one-off payment per unit?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (236) of the Guidelines, Member States may grant support as one-off payment per unit only in duly justified cases.

1. If the answer to question 24 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, is the compensation calculated on the basis of additional costs incurred and income foregone?

☐yes ☐no

REVISION CLAUSE

1. Is a revision clause provided for the operations supported under this Section?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that under point (647) of the Guidelines, a Member State is required to introduce a revision clause in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Part II., Section 1.1.5. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.

1. Does the aid extend beyond the rural development programming period 2023-2027?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (648) of the Guidelines, a revision clause must be included for the aid under Part II., Section 1.1.5. of the Guidelines in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.6.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR AREA-SPECIFIC DISADVANTAGES RESULTING FROM CERTAIN MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

This form must be used by Member States to notify State aids for area-specific disadvantages resulting from certain mandatory requirements, as dealt with in Part II., Section 1.1.6. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted solely to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the measure aimed to compensate farmers for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from disadvantages in the areas concerned related to the implementation of Council Directive 92/43/EEC

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('the Habitats Directive'), Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

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('the Birds Directive') and Directive 2000/60/EC

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(the Water Framework Directive)?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐additional costs;

(b) ☐income foregone;

(c) ☐transaction costs.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (247) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. If the aid is granted for the transaction costs, please provide the justification and the specific description of such costs:

…

1. Please indicate the intensity of aid for the transaction costs:

…

1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated:

…

1. Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average farms?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated:

…

1. Please confirm that for the purpose of calculating compensation, a Member States takes into account whether the transaction costs in question are incurred per undertaking or per hectare:

☐yes ☐no

1. Is aid linked to Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC granted only in relation to disadvantages resulting from requirements that go beyond the relevant GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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as well as the conditions established for the maintenance of the agricultural area in accordance with Article 4(2), point (b) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is aid linked to Directive 2000/60/EC granted only in relation to the disadvantages resulting from the requirements that go beyond one or more of the following? Please indicate:

(a) ☐the relevant statutory management requirements, with the exception of SMR 1 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, and GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

(b) ☐the conditions established for the maintenance of the agricultural area determined by a Member State in its CAP Strategic Plan in accordance with Article 4(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Please note that pursuant to point (245) of the Guidelines, the requirements referred to in questions 10 and 11 of this Supplementary Information Sheet must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

1. Please specify areas eligible for aid:

(a) ☐Natura 2000 agricultural areas designated pursuant to the Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC;

(b) ☐other delimited nature protection areas with environmental restrictions applicable to farming which contribute to the implementation of Article 10 of Directive 92/43/EEC; those areas must not exceed 5 % of the designated Natura 2000 areas covered by the territorial scope of the relevant CAP Strategic Plan;

(c) ☐agricultural areas included in river basin management plans according to Directive 2000/60/EC.

1. Is the aid granted annually per hectare?

☐yes ☐no

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.7.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO AREAS FACING NATURAL OR OTHER AREA-SPECIFIC CONSTRAINTS

This form must be used for the notification of State aid aimed at compensating for natural or other area-specific constraints in certain areas, which is covered by Part II., Section 1.1.7. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). This Section applies to aid in mountain areas and other areas facing natural or other specific constraints.

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production which are active farmers and undertake to pursue their farming activity in the area(s) designated pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013

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?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please specify areas designated pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 for which the aid is granted:

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1. Is the aid granted for a fine-tuning exercise according to the conditions provided for in Article 32(3), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide more details, including the description of the criteria used for such fine-tuning:

…

Furthermore, please describe the constraint in question:

…

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐additional costs related to the natural or other area-specific constraints for agricultural production in the area concerned;

(b) ☐income foregone related to the natural or other area-specific constraints for agricultural production in the area concerned.

Please demonstrate the constraints in question and provide proof that the amount of compensation to be paid does not go beyond income loss and additional costs resulting from those constraints:

…

1. Are the additional costs and income foregone calculated in respect of natural or other area-specific constraints, in comparison to areas which are not affected by natural or other area-specific constraints?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (254) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. Is the aid granted annually per hectare of agricultural area?

☐yes ☐no

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.8.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR ORGANIC FARMING

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures in favour of organic farming as described in Part II., Section 1.1.8 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sector and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted only to undertakings active in primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Are the beneficiaries agricultural undertakings or groups of agricultural undertakings who undertake on a voluntarily basis to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/848

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?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted only for commitments which go beyond the following standards and requirements? Please indicate:

(a) ☐the relevant statutory management requirements and GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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;

(b) ☐the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, animal welfare, and other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;

(c) ☐the conditions established for the maintenance of the agricultural area in accordance with Article 4(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115.

Please note that pursuant to point (258) of the Guidelines, relevant standards and requirements must be identified and described in the State aid notification to the Commission.

1. Where national law imposes standards and requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, which go beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law, is the aid granted for commitments contributing to compliance with such national standards and requirements?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 4 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, will such aid be granted for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which they become mandatory for the holding?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted for commitments which will be carried out over an initial period of five to seven years?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the duration: …

1. If the aid is granted for commitments undertaken for a period longer than seven years, is the longer duration necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide the justification as to why a longer period is necessary for the aided type of the commitment(s):

…

Please note that pursuant to point (260) of the Guidelines, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period.

1. If the aid is granted for a conversion to organic farming, will you determine a shorter initial period than that referred to in question 6 of this Supplementary Information Sheet?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the duration: …

Please note that pursuant to point (260) of the Guidelines, where aid is granted for conversion to organic farming Member States may determine a shorter period of at least one year.

1. If the aid is granted for new commitments concerning maintenance directly following the commitment performed in the initial period referred to in question 6 of this Supplementary Information Sheet, will you determine a shorter period than set out in question 6?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the duration of that period:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (260) of the Guidelines, with regard to new commitments concerning maintenance directly following the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States may determine a shorter period of at least one year.

1. Do the undertakings carrying out operations under this Section of the Guidelines have access to the relevant knowledge and information required to implement such operations, and is appropriate training made available for those who require it, as well as access to expertise in order to assist farmers who commit to change their production systems?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐compensation for all or part of additional costs resulting from the commitments;

(b) ☐income foregone resulting from the commitments;

(c) ☐transaction costs.

If the aid is granted also in favour of investment costs, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.1. on aid for investment in agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production or 1.1.1.3. on aid for investments in processing and marketing of agricultural products.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (268) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

1. If the aid is granted for transaction costs, please provide justification and the specific description of such costs:

…

1. Please indicate the intensity of aid for transaction costs:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (263) of the Guidelines, the aid may cover necessary transaction costs, to a value of up to 20 % of the premium paid for the commitments, or up to 30 %, where the commitments are undertaken by groups of undertakings.

1. Is the aid granted for transaction costs caused by entering into organic farming commitments?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please provide convincing proof of such costs, for example by submitting cost comparisons with agricultural undertakings not entering into such commitments.

…

1. Is the aid granted in favour of transaction costs for the continuation of commitments already entered into in the past?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (264) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid for transaction costs for the continuation of organic farming commitments already entered into in the past, unless a Member State demonstrates that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred.

1. Are the transaction costs calculated on the basis of average costs?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated:

…

1. Are the transaction costs calculated on the basis of average farms?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated:

…

1. Please confirm that where transaction costs are calculated on the basis of average costs and/or average farms, for the purpose of calculating compensation, a Member States takes into account whether the transaction costs in question are incurred per undertaking or per hectare:

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that no aid is granted under this Section for commitments covered by an agri-environment-climate measure, or for costs covered by an aid intended to encourage the participation in quality systems:

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid paid per hectare?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted as a lump sum?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (269) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a lump sum only in duly justified cases.

1. Is the aid granted as a one-off payment per unit?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (269) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a one-off payment per unit only in duly justified cases.

REVISION CLAUSE

1. Is a revision clause provided for the operations supported under this Section of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that in accordance with point (647) of the Guidelines, a Member State is obliged to introduce a revision clause in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Part II., Section 1.1.8. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.

1. Does the aid extend beyond the rural development programming period 2023-2027?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (648) of the Guidelines, a revision clause must be included for the aid under Part II., Section 1.1.8. of the Guidelines, in order to allow for their adjustment to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.9.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF PRODUCERS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN QUALITY SCHEMES

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to encourage the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes as described in Part II., Section 1.1.9. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted only to producers of agricultural products?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the costs for new participation in quality schemes, notably the costs incurred for entering a supported quality scheme and the annual contribution for participating in that quality scheme, including, where necessary, expenditure on checks required to verify compliance with the specifications of the quality scheme;

(b) ☐the costs for compulsory control measures in relation to the quality schemes undertaken pursuant to Union or national legislation by or on behalf of the competent authority of the Member State;

(c) ☐the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for preparation of applications for recognition of quality schemes.

1. Will the aid for the costs of new participation in quality schemes, referred to in question 2(a) of this Supplementary information sheet and aid for the costs of compulsory control measures referred to in question 2(b) of this Supplementary information Sheet be granted towards the costs of control undertaken by the beneficiaries themselves, or where Union legislation provides that the costs of control is to be met by producers of agricultural products and groups thereof, without specifying the actual level of charges?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the type of the quality scheme for which the aid for a new participation is granted:

(a) ☐Union quality scheme;

Please specify the Union quality scheme concerned:

…

(b) ☐Quality schemes, including farm certification schemes, for agricultural products recognised by the Member States as complying with the following criteria:

(i) the specificity of the final product under such quality schemes must be derived from clear obligations to guarantee any of the following:

specific product characteristics, or

specific farming or production methods, or

a quality of the final product that goes significantly beyond the commercial commodity standards as regards public, animal or plant health, animal welfare or environmental protection;

(ii) the quality scheme must be open to all producers;

(iii) the quality scheme must involve binding final product specifications and compliance with those specifications must be verified by public authorities or by an independent inspection body;

(iv) the quality scheme must be transparent and ensure complete traceability of agricultural products.

Please specify the quality scheme concerned, as well as the farm certification scheme, if relevant:

…

(c) ☐Voluntary agricultural product certification schemes recognised by the Member State as meeting the Union best practice guidelines referred to in Commission Communication of 16 December 2010 entitled EU best practice guidelines for voluntary certification schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs relating to agricultural products and foodstuffs

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.

Please specify the certification scheme concerned:

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1. Is the aid accessible to all eligible undertakings in the area concerned, based on objectively defined conditions?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid for the costs of compulsory control measures, referred to in point (272)(b) of the Guidelines and the aid for the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for preparation of applications for recognition of quality schemes, referred to point (272)(c) of the Guidelines granted in the form of subsidised services and paid to the body responsible for control measures, the research provider or the consultancy provider?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the intensity of the aid for the costs of compulsory control measures, referred to in point (272)(b) of the Guidelines:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (278) of the Guidelines, the aid for the costs of compulsory control measures, referred to in point (272)(b) of the Guidelines may reach 100 % of the real costs incurred.

1. Please indicate the intensity of the aid for the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for preparation of applications for recognition of quality schemes, referred to point (272)(c) of the Guidelines:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (278) of the Guidelines, the aid for the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for preparation of applications for recognition of quality schemes, referred to point (272)(c) of the Guidelines may reach 100 % of the real costs incurred.

1. Please indicate the intensity of aid for the costs for new participation in quality schemes:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (277) of the Guidelines, the aid for the costs for new participation in quality schemes, referred to in point (272)(a) of the Guidelines, must not exceed 100 % of the eligible cost.

1. Please indicate the duration of the period during which the aid for the costs for new participation in quality schemes, referred to in point (272)(a) of the Guidelines will be granted:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (277) of the Guidelines, the aid for the costs for new participation in quality schemes referred to in point (272)(a) must be granted for a maximum period of seven years.

1. Will the aid for the costs for new participation in quality schemes, referred to in point (272)(a) of the Guidelines be paid annually?

☐yes ☐no

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.1.10.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure aimed at the provision of technical support in the agricultural sector as described by Part II., Section 1.1.10. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. COMMON PROVISIONS

1.1.

Is the aid under this Section of the Guidelines, with the exception of the aid for farm replacement services, granted for the provision of technical support in the agricultural sector?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (279) of the Guidelines, aid for farm replacement services can be granted only to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production (see question 4.1 of this Supplementary Information Sheet).

1.2.

Please indicate the beneficiaries of the aid:

(a) ☐farmers;

(b) ☐producer groups;

(c) ☐other organisations;

If the aid is granted to beneficiaries referred to in point (c) of this question, please specify:

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1.3.

Is the aid accessible to all those eligible in the area concerned based on objectively defined conditions?

☐yes ☐no

1.4.

Where the provision of technical support is undertaken by producer groups or other organisations, is membership of such groups or organisations a condition for access to the service?

☐yes ☐no

1.5.

Where the provision of technical support is undertaken by producer groups or organisations, is the contribution of non-members towards the administrative costs of the producer group or organisation concerned limited to the costs of providing the service?

☐yes ☐no

In addition to questions 1.1 to 1.5 of this Supplementary Information Sheet, which relate to the common conditions of Section 1.1.10. of the Guidelines, please fill in the relevant section(s) below, applicable to the notified aid.

1. AID FOR KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND INFORMATION ACTIONS (Section 1.1.10.1.)

2.1.

Is the aid consistent with the description of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) provided in the CAP Strategic Plans?

☐yes ☐no

Please provide details:

…

2.2.

Which of the following actions can be financed by the aid?

(a) ☐vocational training and skills acquisitions, including training courses, workshops, conferences and coaching;

(b) ☐demonstration activities;

(c) ☐information actions;

(d) ☐promotion of innovation;

(e) ☐short-term farm management exchanges and farm visits.

2.3.

Does the aid contribute to achieving one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the objective of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 to which the aid contributes:

…

2.4.

Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the costs of organising the vocational training, skills acquisition actions, including training courses, workshops, conferences and coaching, demonstration activities or information actions;

(b) ☐the costs of travel, accommodation and per diem expenses of the participants;

(c) ☐the costs of the provision of replacement services during the absence of the participants;

(d) ☐the costs related to demonstration projects.

2.5.

Where the aid is granted for the costs of demonstration projects, please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property, with land only being eligible to an extent not exceeding 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned (see also question 2.11 of this Supplementary Information Sheet below);

(b) ☐the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset;

(c) ☐the general costs linked to expenditure referred to in point 286 (d) (i) and (ii) of the Guidelines, such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies;

(d) ☐the acquisition, development or usage fees of computer software, cloud and similar solutions, and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks;

(e) ☐the additional expenses and income foregone relating to the small-scale demonstration projects.

Please note that pursuant to point (286)(d)(v) of the Guidelines, the aid for small-scale demonstration projects may be granted for additional expenses and income foregone relating to the demonstration project only in duly justified cases.

In compliance with that point of the Guidelines, if the aid is granted for the additional expenses and income foregone relating to the small-scale demonstration projects, please justify:

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2.6.

Where the aid is granted for the costs of demonstration projects, referred to in point 2.5. (a) to (d) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, are such costs eligible only to the extent used for a demonstration project and for the duration period of the demonstration project?

☐yes ☐no

2.7.

Where the aid is granted for the costs of demonstration projects, referred to in in point 2.5. (a) to (d) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, is such aid limited to depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the demonstration project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (287) of the Guidelines, only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the demonstration project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible.

2.8.

Is it required that the bodies providing knowledge exchange and information services have the appropriate capacities in the form of staff qualifications and regular training to carry out those tasks?

☐yes ☐no

2.9.

Please indicate the form in which the aid is granted:

(a) ☐subsidized service;

(b) ☐direct payments to a beneficiary of the aid.

Please note that pursuant to point (289) of the Guidelines, aid referred to in points (286)(a),(c) and (d)(i) to (iv) must be provided in the form of subsidised services. Aid for the costs of the provision of replacement services referred to in point (286)(c) may, alternatively, be paid directly to the provider of the replacement services. Aid referred to in point (286)(d)(v) must be paid directly to the beneficiaries. Aid for small-scale demonstration projects under point (286)(d)(i) to (iv), may be paid directly to the beneficiaries.

2.10.

Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (290) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

2.11.

If the aid is granted for land acquisition referred to in point 2.5 (a) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, please indicate the aid intensity:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (286)(d)(i) of the Guidelines, the cost of land acquisition are eligible for aid only to an extent not exceeding 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned. If such aid exceeds 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned, please continue with question 2.12 of this Supplementary Information Sheet.

2.12.

If the aid granted for land acquisition exceeds 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned, please indicate which of the following exceptions apply:

(a) ☐operation concerns environmental conservation;

(b) ☐operation concerns carbon-rich soil preservation;

Please note that pursuant to point (286)(d)(i) of the Guidelines, only in exceptional and duly justified cases, a higher percentage than 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned may be permitted for operations concerning environmental conservation and carbon-rich soil preservation.

In light of point (286)(d)(i) of the Guidelines, if the aid for the cost of land acquisition exceeds 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned, please justify:

…

2.13.

Please indicate the maximum amount of the aid for the costs of investments linked to the demonstration project as referred to in point (286)(d) of the Guidelines:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (291) of the Guidelines, the maximum aid amount of the aid for the eligible costs referred to in point (286)(d) of the Guidelines must be limited to EUR 100000 over 3 fiscal years.

1. AID FOR ADVISORY SERVICES (Section 1.1.10.2.)

3.1.

Is advice supported under this Section consistent with the description of AKIS provided in the CAP Strategic Plans?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (293) of the Guidelines, Member States must ensure that actions supported under this Section be consistent with the description of AKIS provided in the CAP Strategic Plans.

3.2.

Is the advice linked to at least one of the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the objective of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 to which the advice is linked:

…

3.3.

Please indicate which of the following elements the advice covers:

(a) ☐obligations deriving from the statutory management requirements and GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

(b) ☐the agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment as referred to in Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 and the maintenance of the agricultural area referred to in Article 4(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

(c) ☐the requirements laid down by Member States for implementing Directive 2000/60/EC

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, Directive 92/43/EEC

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, Directive 2009/147/EC

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, Directive 2008/50/EC

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, Directive (EU) 2016/2284

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, Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, Regulation (EU) 2016/429

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, Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009

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and Directive 2009/128/EC

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;

(d) ☐farm practices preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance as set out in the Commission Communication A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance;

(e) ☐risk prevention and management;

(f) ☐measures aiming at farm modernization, competitiveness building, sectoral integration, innovation and market orientation as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship;

(g) ☐digital technologies in agriculture as referred to in Article 114, point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

(h) ☐sustainable management of nutrients, including at the latest as from 2024 use of the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients referred to in Article 15(4), point (g), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

(i) ☐conditions of employment and employer obligations as well as occupational health and safety and social support in agricultural communities;

(j) ☐sustainable production of feed, evaluation of feed in terms of nutrient content and feed values, documentation, planning and control of the feeding of farm animals based on needs.

Please note that pursuant to point (294) of the Guidelines, the advice must cover as a minimum one of the above elements.

3.4.

Is the aid granted in the form of subsidised services?

☐yes ☐no

3.5.

Is it required that the bodies selected to provide advice have the appropriate resources in the form of regularly trained and qualified staff and advisory experience and reliability with respect to the fields they advise on?

☐yes ☐no

3.6.

Is it ensured that the advice is impartial and that advisory service providers have no conflict of interest?

☐yes ☐no

3.7.

Is advice partly provided in a group?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (298) of the Guidelines, the advice may be partly provided in group only in duly justified and appropriate cases.

3.8.

If the advice is partly provided in a group, is the situation of the individual user of advisory services taken into account?

☐yes ☐no

3.9.

Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (299) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

3.10.

Please indicate the aid amount per undertaking active in the primary agricultural production: …

Please note that pursuant to point (300)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid per undertaking active in the primary agricultural production must not exceed EUR 25000 within any three-year period.

3.11.

Please indicate the aid amount per undertaking active in the processing of agricultural products and their marketing: …

Please note that pursuant to point (300)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid per undertaking active in the processing of agricultural products and their marketing must not exceed EUR 200000 within any three-year period.

1. AID FOR FARM REPLACEMENT SERVICES (Section 1.1.10.3.)

4.1.

Are undertakings active in the primary agricultural production the sole beneficiaries of the aid granted under this Section?

☐yes ☐no

4.2.

Is the aid granted in the form of subsidised services?

☐yes ☐no

4.3.

Is the aid granted only for the real costs incurred for the replacement of a farmer, a natural person who is a member of farm household, or a farm worker, during their absence from work due to illness, including illness of their child, or serious illness of a cohabitating person, which requires constant care, holidays, maternity and parental leave, mandatory military service, in case of death or for the costs described in point (286)(c) of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the reason for the replacement:

…

4.4.

Please indicate the total duration of the replacement: …

Please note that pursuant to point (304) of the Guidelines, the total duration of the replacement should be limited to three months per year per beneficiary, with the exception of replacement for maternity and parental leave and during mandatory military service.

4.5.

If the aid is granted for the costs of replacement for the reason of maternity and parental leave, please indicate the duration: …

Please note that pursuant to point (304) of the Guidelines, the duration of the replacement for the reason of maternity and parental leave should be limited to six months.

4.6.

If the aid is granted for the costs of replacement during mandatory military service, please indicate the duration:

…

4.7.

Is the total duration of the replacement for the reason of mandatory military service limited to the duration of the service?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the length of the mandatory military service:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (304) of the Guidelines, the duration of the replacement during mandatory military service should be limited to the duration of the service.

4.8.

If the total duration of the replacement exceeds the three- and six-month periods respectively, as referred to above in questions 4.4. and 4.5. of this Supplementary Information Sheet, please justify:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (304) of the Guidelines, the Commission may authorize a prolongation of the three months and six months period only in duly justified cases.

4.9.

Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (305) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

…

1.1.11.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR COOPERATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure whose aim is the cooperation in the agricultural sector as described in Part II., Section 1.1.11 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. TYPE OF AID

1.1.

Please confirm that the aid is granted to promote cooperation that contributes to achieving one or more of the objectives set out in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

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:

☐yes ☐no

Please specify to which objective of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 the aided measure contributes:

…

1.2.

Is the aid granted for cooperation, which involves at least two actors?

☐yes ☐no

1.3.

Please confirm that no aid will be granted for cooperation involving solely research bodies:

☐yes ☐no

1.4.

Please confirm that where the aid is granted for cooperation involving actors active in agricultural sector and in other sectors, mainly actors active in the agricultural sector will benefit from the aid:

☐yes ☐no

1.5.

Please specify the form of cooperation:

(a) ☐cooperation among different undertakings in the agricultural sector, food chain and other actors active in the agricultural sector that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy, including producer groups, cooperatives and inter-branch organisation;

(b) ☐the creation of clusters and networks;

(c) ☐farm succession, in particular for generational renewal at farm level (aid may be granted only to farmers who have, or will have by the end of the operation reached the retirement age, determined by the Member State concerned in accordance with its national legislation);

(d) ☐other.

Please specify:

…

1.6.

Please indicate the cooperation activities for which the aid is granted:

(a) ☐pilot projects;

(b) ☐the development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the agriculture and food sectors, only as far as agricultural products are concerned;

(c) ☐cooperation among small operators in the agricultural sector in organising joint work processes and sharing facilities and resources;

(d) ☐horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors for the establishment and development of short supply chains and local markets;

(e) ☐promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chain and local markets;

(f) ☐collective action undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change;

(g) ☐joint approaches to environmental projects and ongoing environmental practices including efficient water management, the use of renewable energy

This applies to co-operation relating to the production of energy from renewable sources or the production of biofuels on holdings, provided that the conditions laid down in Section 1.1.1.1 of Part II of the Guidelines are complied with.

and the preservation of agricultural landscapes;

(h) ☐horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable production of biomass for use in food production if the result is an agricultural product and energy production for own consumption;

(i) ☐implementation, in particular by groups of public and private partners other than those defined in Article 31(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060

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, of local development strategies other than those defined in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060;

(j) ☐other forms of cooperation.

Please specify:

…

1.7.

Is the aid granted only to new forms of cooperation, including the existing ones if starting a new activity?

☐yes ☐no

1.8.

Where the aid is granted for the establishment and development of short supply chains, as referred to in point 1.6. (d) and (e) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, does it cover only supply chains involving no more than one intermediary between farmers and consumers?

☐yes ☐no

1. ELIGIBLE COSTS AND AID INTENSITY

2.1.

Please indicate the eligible costs (in so far as they concern the agricultural activity):

(a) ☐the costs of studies of the area concerned, feasibility studies, and the drawing up of a business plan or local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060;

(b) ☐the running costs of cooperation, such as the salary of a co-ordinator;

(c) ☐the costs of operations to be implemented;

(d) ☐the costs of promotion activities.

2.2.

Please indicate the duration of the period for which the aid will be granted: …

Please note that pursuant to point (316) of the Guidelines, the aid must be limited to a maximum period of seven years, except in duly justified cases. If the aid will be granted for a period longer than seven years, please continue with question 2.3 of this Supplementary Information Sheet.

2.3.

If the aid will be granted for a period longer than seven years, please indicate the reason:

(a) ☐the aid is granted for collective environmental and climate actions in order to achieve the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in Article 6(1), points (d), (e) and (f), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115;

Please justify the need for a longer period:

…

(b) ☐the aid is granted for implementation, in particular by groups of public and private partners other than those defined in Article 31(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, of local development strategies other than those defined in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060;

Please justify the need for a longer period:

…

2.4.

Please indicate the aid intensity: …

Please note that pursuant to point (317) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

2.5.

Please indicate the aid intensity of the investment costs of operations to be implemented:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (318) of the Guidelines, where the aid is granted for the costs of operations to be implemented which consist of investments, aid must be limited to the maximum aid intensity of investment aid, as specified in the relevant Section on investment aid.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.1.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO MAKE GOOD THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS OR EXCEPTIONAL OCCURRENCES

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage to agricultural production or the means of agricultural production caused by a natural disaster or exceptional occurrences as described in Part II. Section 1.2.1.1. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Please specify natural disaster or exceptional occurrence that caused the damage for which the compensation is sought:

…

Pursuant to point (324) of the Guidelines, to date, the Commission has accepted that earthquakes, avalanches, landslides and floods may constitute natural disasters. In addition, the Commission takes account of the State aid modernization initiative which allows to block exempt also the following categories of natural disaster events: tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and wild fires of natural origin.

Exceptional occurrences which have been accepted in the past by the Commission include war, internal disturbances or strikes, and, with certain reservations and depending on their extent, major nuclear or industrial accidents and fires which result in widespread loss.

Please note that pursuant to point (324) of the Guidelines, the Commission will continue to evaluate plans to grant State aid in accordance with Article 107(2), point (b), of the Treaty on a case-by-case basis, having regard to its previous practice in this field.

Please also note that pursuant to point (330) of the Guidelines, the aid granted to compensate for the damage caused by the type(s) of natural disasters not mentioned in point (324) of the Guidelines and for damage caused by exceptional occurrences, must be individually notified to the Commission.

1. Is the aid scheme designed as an ex-ante framework aid scheme?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the type of natural disaster covered by the ex-ante scheme:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (329) of the Guidelines, in order to facilitate rapid crisis management the Commission will authorize ex-ante framework aid schemes to compensate for the damage caused by earthquakes, avalanches, landslides and floods as well as by tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and wild fires of natural origin provided that the conditions under which aid can be granted in such cases are clearly defined.

1. In case of an ex-ante scheme, please confirm that the conditions under which the aid can be granted are clearly defined:

☐yes ☐no

Please provide the details on those conditions:

…

1. In case of an ex-ante scheme, please confirm that the reporting obligation set out in point (651) of the Guidelines will be complied with:

☐yes ☐no

1. Has the competent authority of the Member State formally recognised the occurrence of a natural disaster or an exceptional occurrence?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please demonstrate a direct causal link between the natural disaster or exceptional occurrence and the damages incurred by the beneficiary undertaking:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (325) of the Guidelines, the condition referred to in this question and the condition referred to in question 5 of this Supplementary Information Sheet are cumulative.

1. Are the criteria on the basis of which the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State is deemed granted, established in advance?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that it is appropriate to establish those criteria in advance:

…

1. Is the aid paid directly to the agricultural undertaking concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid paid to a producer group or organisation of which the agricultural undertaking is a member?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is paid to a producer group or organisation, is it ensured that the amount of aid does not exceed the amount of aid to which that agricultural undertaking is eligible?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (327) of the Guidelines, where the aid is paid to a producer group and organisation, the amount of aid must not exceed the amount of aid to which that undertaking is eligible.

1. Is the aid scheme being established within three years from the date of the occurrence of the event?

☐yes ☐no

Please indicate the date of the damaging event(s) which gave rise to the damage:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (328) of the Guidelines, the aid scheme must be established within a period of three years from the date of the occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Please indicate the last date on which aid may be paid out:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (328) of the Guidelines, the aid must be paid out within a period of four years following the date of occurrence of the damaging event.

With regard to a specific natural disaster or exceptional occurrence, the Commission will authorise separately notified aid that derogates from this rule only in duly justified cases, for example due to the nature and/or extent of the event or delayed or continuing nature of the damage.

If that is the case, please explain why the longer time is needed for paying the aid:

…

1. Are eligible for aid only the costs of the damage which are a direct consequence of the natural disaster or exceptional occurrence?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐compensation for material damage to buildings, equipment, machinery, stocks and means of production;

(b) ☐compensation for loss of income resulting from the full or partial destruction of the agricultural production and the means of the primary agricultural production.

1. Is the damage assessed by a public authority, by an independent expert recognised by the granting authority or by an insurance undertaking?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the entity assessing the damage:

…

1. Please submit the precise assessment of the damage incurred by the potential beneficiaries:

…

1. Is the damage calculated at the level of the individual beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is granted for material damage, is the calculation of such damage based on the repair cost or economic value of the affected asset before the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that where the aid is granted for material damage, the damage will not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the natural disaster or by the exceptional occurrence:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (334) of the Guidelines, the calculation of the material damage must not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the natural disaster or by the exceptional occurrence, that is to say the difference between the asset’s value immediately before and immediately after the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence.

1. Is the loss of income calculated by subtracting:

(a) the result of multiplying the quantity of the agricultural products produced in the year of the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence, or in each following year affected by the full or partial destruction of the means of production, by the average selling price obtained during that year

from

(b) the result of multiplying the average annual quantity of agricultural products produced in the three-year period preceding the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence or a three-year average based on the five-year period preceding the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence, excluding the highest and lowest entry by the average selling price obtained.

☐yes ☐no

1. Will the loss of income be increased by other costs incurred by the beneficiary due to the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify other costs concerned:

…

1. Please confirm that the loss of income will be reduced by any costs not incurred because of the natural disaster or the exceptional occurrence which would otherwise have been incurred by the beneficiary.

☐yes ☐no

1. If another method of calculation of the damage is used, will such a method be representative, not based on abnormally high yields and do not result in the overcompensation of any beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

Will the measurement of the extent of the loss caused be tailored to the specific characteristics of each type of product, using:

(a) ☐biological indexes (quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or

(b) ☐weather indexes (including quantity of rainfall and temperature) established at local, regional or national level?

1. Will indexes be used to calculate the annual agricultural production of the beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 24 is yes, will the calculation method used allow to determine the real loss of an individual beneficiary in a given year?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the damage caused by natural disaster or exceptional occurrence.

Please note that pursuant to point (339) of the Guidelines, the aid and any other payments received to compensate for the damage, including payments under insurance policies, must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.2.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO COMPENSATE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY ADVERSE CLIMATIC EVENT WHICH CAN BE ASSIMILATED TO A NATURAL DISASTER

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage to agricultural production or the means of agricultural production caused by an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster as described in Part II., Section 1.2.1.2. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Please specify the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster that caused the damage for which the compensation is sought:

…

1. Is the aid limited to undertakings active in primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (341) of the Guidelines, Section 1.2.1.2. of the Guidelines applies only to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production.

1. Is the aid scheme designed as an ex-ante framework aid scheme?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the type of adverse climatic event(s) which can be assimilated to a natural disaster covered by the ex-ante scheme:

…

1. If the aid scheme is designed as an ex-ante scheme, please confirm that the reporting obligation set out in point (651) of the Guidelines will be complied with:

☐yes ☐no

1. Has the competent authority of the Member State formally recognised the occurrence of the event as an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please demonstrate a direct causal link between the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster and the damages incurred by the beneficiary undertaking:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (342) of the Guidelines, the condition referred to in this question and the condition referred to in question 5 of this Supplementary Information Sheet are cumulative.

1. Are the criteria on the basis of which the formal recognition by the competent authority of the Member State is deemed granted, established in advance?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that it is appropriate to establish those criteria in advance:

…

1. Is the aid paid directly to the agricultural undertaking concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid paid to a producer group or organisation of which the agricultural undertaking is a member?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is paid to a producer group or organisation, is it ensured that the amount of aid does not exceed the amount of aid to which that agricultural undertaking is eligible?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (345) of the Guidelines, where the aid is paid to a producer group and organisation, the amount of aid must not exceed the amount of aid to which that undertaking is eligible.

1. Is the aid scheme being established within three years from the date of the occurrence of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

Please indicate the date of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster that gave rise to the damage:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (346) of the Guidelines, the aid scheme must be established within a period of three years from the date of the occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Please indicate the last date on which aid may be paid out:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (346) of the Guidelines, the aid must be paid out within a period of four years following the date of occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Please provide supporting meteorological information in relation to the adverse climatic event at issue:

…

1. Are eligible for aid only the costs of the damage which are a direct consequence of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐compensation for material damage to farm buildings and farm equipment and machinery, stocks and means of production caused by an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster;

(b) ☐compensation for the loss of income from the full or partial destruction of the agricultural production and the means of production caused by an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster.

1. Is the damage assessed by a public authority, by an independent expert recognised by the granting authority or by an insurance undertaking?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the entity assessing the damage:

…

1. Please submit the precise assessment of the damage incurred by the potential beneficiaries:

…

1. Is the damage calculated at the level of the individual beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the material damage to assets caused by the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster calculated on the basis of the repair cost or economic value of the affected asset before the adverse climatic event that can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that where the aid is granted to compensate for the material damage, the damage thus calculated will not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (350) of the Guidelines, the calculated material damage must not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, that is to say the difference between the asset’s value immediately before and immediately after the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster.

1. Where the loss of the beneficiary's income is calculated on the basis of crop or livestock level, is only the material damage related to that crop or livestock taken into account?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the loss of income calculated by subtracting:

(a) the result of multiplying the quantity of the agricultural products produced in the year of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, or each following year affected by the full or partial destruction of the means of production, by the average selling price obtained during that year

from

(b) the result of multiplying the average annual quantity of agricultural products produced in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period (excluding the highest and lowest entry) by the average selling price obtained?

☐yes ☐no

1. Will the loss of income be increased by other costs incurred by the beneficiary due to the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify other costs concerned:

…

1. Please confirm that the loss of income will be reduced by any costs not incurred because of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, that would otherwise have been incurred by the beneficiary:

☐yes ☐no

1. Will indexes be used in order to calculate the annual agricultural production of the beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to question 25 is yes, will the calculation method used allow to determine the real loss of the beneficiary in a given year?

☐yes ☐no

1. If another method of calculation of the damage is used, will such a method be representative, not based on abnormally high yields and do not result in the overcompensation of any beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

Will the measurement of the extent of the damage caused be tailored to the specific characteristics of each type of product, using:

(a) ☐biological indexes (quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or

(b) ☐weather indexes (including quantity of rainfall and temperature) established at local, regional or national level?

1. Is the beneficiary a SME which was set up less than three years from the date of the occurrence of the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that the reference to the average annual quantity during the three or five-year periods in point (352)(b) of the Guidelines must be understood as referring to the turnover generated or quantity produced and sold by an average undertaking of the same size as the applicant, namely a micro enterprise or a small enterprise or a medium enterprise, respectively, in the national or regional sector affected by the adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster.

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the eligible costs,

Please note that pursuant to point (357) of the Guidelines, the aid and any other payments received to compensate for the damage, including payments under other national or Union measures or insurance policies for the damage receiving aid, must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs.

..... % of the eligible costs incurred in areas facing natural or other area-specific constraints.

Please note that pursuant to point (357) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity of 80%, referred to above may be increased up to 90 % in areas facing natural or other area-specific constraints.

1. Will the aid amount be reduced by at least 50 % if the beneficiaries have not taken out insurance or have not paid financial contributions to mutual funds accredited in the Member State covering at least 50 % of their average annual production or production-related income and the statistically most frequent climatic risks in the Member State or region concerned?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that a derogation from that condition is only possible if the Member State can convincingly show that, despite all reasonable efforts, affordable insurance covering the statistically most frequent climatic risks in the Member State or region concerned was not available at the time the damage occurred.

If that is the case, please provide sufficient details demonstrating that that derogation can apply:

…

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines:

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1.2.1.3.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR COMBATING ANIMAL DISEASES, PLANT PESTS AND INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures for the costs of prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species and State aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species as described In Part II., Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid limited to undertakings active in primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (360) of the Guidelines, Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines applies only to aid granted to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production.

1. Is the aid scheme designed as an ex-ante scheme?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the type of animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species covered by the ex-ante scheme:

…

1. If the answer to the previous question is yes, can the Member State confirm that the reporting obligation set out in point (651) of the Guidelines will be complied with?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that the aid will be paid only:

(a) ☐in relation to animal diseases, plant pests and infestation by invasive alien species for which Union or national rules exist, whether laid down by law, regulation or administrative action;

(b) ☐these Union or national rules concern one of the following:

(i) ☐public programme at Union, national or regional level for the prevention, control or eradication of the animal disease, the plant pest or invasive alien species concerned;

(ii) ☐emergency measures imposed by competent public authority;

(iii) ☐measures to eradicate or contain a plant pest implemented in accordance with Articles 17 and 18, Article 28(1) and (2), Article 29(1) and (2), Article 30(1) and Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031

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;

(iv) ☐measures to eradicate or contain an invasive alien species implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014

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.

Please attach to the notification a description of the prevention, control and eradication measures concerned.

1. In relation to damage caused by plant pests, has the Member State implemented Article 14(1) of Directive 2009/128/EC

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and Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009

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of the European Parliament and of the Council?

☐yes ☐no

1. Does the aid relate to a measure in respect of which Union legislation provides that the charges for measures taken are to be borne by the beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the answer to the previous question is yes, the cost of such aid measures is entirely offset by compulsory charges on the beneficiaries?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (363) of the Guidelines, the aid must not relate to measures in respect of which Union legislation provides that the cost of such measures is to be borne by the beneficiary, unless the cost of such aid measures is entirely offset by compulsory charges on the beneficiaries.

1. Is the aid paid directly to the undertaking concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid paid to a producer group or organisation of which that undertaking is a member?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is paid to a producer group or organisation, is it ensured that the amount of aid does not exceed the amount of aid to which that agricultural undertaking is eligible?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (364) of the Guidelines, where the aid is paid to a producer group and organisation, the amount of aid must not exceed the amount of aid to which that undertaking is eligible.

1. Please confirm that no individual aid will be granted where it is established that the disease or the infestation with the plant pest or invasive alien species was caused deliberately or by the negligence of the beneficiary:

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is granted in relation to an animal disease, is this animal disease referred to in the list of animal diseases of Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429

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, in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/690

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or in the list of animal diseases of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code established by the World Organisation for Animal Health?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the animal disease concerned:

…

1. Is the aid granted in respect of emerging diseases?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the emerging disease concerned:

…

1. If the answer to the previous question is yes, does that disease have the potential to meet the criteria for listing diseases provided for in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429?

☐yes ☐no

Please provide the details:

…

1. Where the aid is granted in respect of emerging diseases, in addition to the condition set out in question 14 of this Supplementary Information Sheet, are the following criteria, set out in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 fulfilled?

(a) ☐the disease results from the evolution or change of an existing disease agent;

(b) ☐it is a known disease spreading to a new geographic area, species or population;

(c) ☐is diagnosed for the first time in the Union; or

(d) ☐it is caused by an unrecognised or a previously unrecognised disease agent.

1. Is the aid scheme being introduced within three years from the date of the occurrence of the cost or damage caused by the animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species?

☐yes ☐no

Please indicate the date of the occurrence of the animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species that gave rise to the damage:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (368) of the Guidelines, the aid scheme must be introduced within a period of three years from the date of the occurrence of the cost or damage caused by the animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species.

1. Please indicate the last date on which the aid may be paid out:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (368) of the Guidelines, the aid must be paid out within a period of four years following the date of occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Is the aid granted in favour of the prevention measures, referred to in point (370) of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (368) of the Guidelines, the conditions set out in questions 16 and 17 of this Supplementary Information Sheet do not apply to prevention measures referred to in point (370) of the Guidelines.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐costs of prevention measures:

(i) ☐biosecurity measures, including for the prevention of invasive alien species;

(ii) ☐health checks;

(iii) ☐analyses, including in vitro diagnostics;

(iv) ☐tests and other screening measures;

(v) ☐the purchase, storage, administration and distribution of vaccines, medicines, substances for the treatment of animals and plant protection products and biocidal products;

(vi) ☐the preventive slaughtering or culling of animals or destruction of animal products and plants;

(vii) ☐the cleaning, disinfection or disinfestation of the holding and equipment based on the epidemiology and characteristics of the pathogen or of the vector.

(b) ☐costs of control or eradication measures:

(i) ☐tests and other screening measures in case of animal diseases, including transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) tests;

(ii) ☐the purchase, storage, administration and distribution of vaccines, medicines, and substances for the treatment of animals and plant protection products;

(iii) ☐the slaughter or culling and destruction of animals and the destruction of products linked to them or the destruction of plants, including those that die or are destroyed as a result of vaccination or other measures ordered by the competent authority and the cleaning, disinfection or disinfestation of the holding and equipment;

(iv) ☐the purchase, storage, administration and distribution of plant protection products to address plant invasive alien species;

(v) ☐the purchase, storage deployment and distribution of traps or other equipment to address animal invasive alien species.

(c) ☐aid to make good the damage caused by an animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species;

(d) ☐other costs. Please specify: …

Please note that pursuant to point (377) of the Guidelines, in exceptional and duly justified cases, the Commission may accept the costs incurred in carrying out necessary measures other than those referred to in Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines.

If the aid relates to other costs than those referred to in Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines, please explain why you consider that the situation is exceptional and that such costs are duly justified:

…

1. Please specify the form of aid granted for prevention and eradication measures:

(a) ☐subsidised service.

Please confirm that such aid is paid to the provider of the prevention, control and eradication measures:

☐yes ☐no

(b) ☐direct grant.

Please note that pursuant to point (372) of the Guidelines, the aid can be granted as a direct grant only for the eligible costs referred to in points (370)(e) and (371)(b) of the Guidelines and the eligible costs referred to in points (370)(f) and (371)(c) of the Guidelines in the case of plant pests and for the cleaning and disinfection of the holding and equipment.

(c) ☐reimbursement of the real costs to the beneficiary upon presentation to the granting authority of a proof of the costs incurred.

Please note that pursuant to point (372) of the Guidelines, aid in relation to other costs referred to in points (370) and (371) of the Guidelines may be paid directly to a beneficiary as a reimbursement of the real costs incurred only in duly justified cases and upon presentation to the granting authority of a proof of the costs incurred.

If that is the case, please provide the justification:

…

1. Where the aid is granted for making good the damage caused by an animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species, is compensation calculated in relation to:

(a) the market value of animals slaughtered or culled or that have died or the products linked to them, or the plants destroyed:

(i) as a result of the animal disease, plant pest or infestation by the invasive alien species,

(ii) as part of a public programme or measure referred to in point (361)(b) of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

(b) the loss of income due to quarantine obligations and difficulties in restocking, replanting and obligatory crop-rotation imposed as part of a public programme or measure referred to in point (361)(b) of the Guidelines?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the market value referred to in the previous question established on the basis of the value of the animals, products and plants immediately before any suspicion of the animal disease or plant pest or infestation by invasive alien species arose or was confirmed?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that the amount of aid to make good the damage caused by an animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species will be reduced by:

(a) any costs not directly incurred due to the animal disease, plant pest or invasive alien species, that would otherwise have been incurred by the beneficiary;

(b) any revenue made by the sale of products linked to the animals slaughtered or culled and to the plants destroyed for preventive or eradication purposes on the order of the competent authority of the Member State.

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid amount to make good damage referred to in question 21 of this Supplementary Information Sheet limited to the costs and damage caused by animal diseases, plant pests or invasive alien species for which the competent authority:

(a) ☐has formally recognised an outbreak, in the case of an animal disease, or

(b) ☐has formally acknowledged their presence, in the case of plants pests and invasive alien species?

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

.… % of the eligible costs.

Please note that pursuant to point (378) of the Guidelines, the aid and any other payments received by the beneficiary, including payments under other national or Union measures or insurance policies or mutual funds for the same eligible costs, must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.4.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR FALLEN STOCK

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures for fallen stock as described in Part II., Section 1.2.1.4 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted only to undertakings active in primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (380) of the Guidelines, Section 1.2.1.4. of Part II. of the Guidelines is limited to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production.

1. Is the aid conditional on the existence of a consistent monitoring programme which ensures the safe disposal of all fallen stock in the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐costs of the removal of fallen stock;

(b) ☐costs of the destruction of the fallen stock;

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the costs of the removal of fallen stock;

..... % of the costs of the destruction of the fallen stock;

..... % of the costs of the removal and destruction of the fallen stock where the aid is financed through fees or through compulsory contributions destined for the financing of the removal and destruction of the fallen stock, provided that such fees or contributions are limited to and directly imposed on the meat sector;

Please confirm that such fees or contributions are limited to and directly imposed on the meat sector:

☐yes ☐no

☐

..... % of the costs of the removal and destruction of the fallen stock where there is an obligation to perform TSE tests on the fallen stock concerned or in the case of an outbreak of an animal disease referred to in the list of animal diseases referred to in point (366) of the Guidelines.

1. Is the aid provided in the form of subsidised services?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (383) of the Guidelines, the aid must be provided in the form of subsidised services, except where the livestock breeder who is the beneficiary of the aid acts also as service provider.

1. If the aid is provided in other form than the subsidized service, does the livestock breeder who is the beneficiary of the aid also act as service provider?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that this is the only exception from the condition of granting the aid in the form of subsidised services.

1. Will the aid be paid to economic operators or bodies that fulfil all the following conditions?

(a) they are active downstream from the undertakings active in the livestock sector, and

(b) they provide services linked to the removal and destruction of the fallen stock?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid granted towards the costs of disposal of slaughterhouse waste?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (385) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise aid for fallen stock given to operators active in the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products and aid towards the costs of disposal of slaughterhouse waste.

1. Is the aid granted for investments undertaken in relation to the disposal of slaughterhouse waste?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (385) of the Guidelines, State aid for investments undertaken in relation to the disposal of slaughterhouse waste will be examined under the relevant rules applying to investment aid. Therefore, please fill in the relevant notification form.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.5.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY PROTECTED ANIMALS

This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage caused by protected animals as described in Part II., Section 1.2.1.5. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid limited to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Has a beneficiary taken preventive measures, which are proportionate to the risk of damage caused by protected animals in the area concerned?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the preventive measures taken (such as safety fences where possible, livestock guarding dogs):

…

Please note that pursuant to point (388) of the Guidelines, in order to mitigate the risk of distortions of competition and to provide an incentive for minimising risk, the beneficiaries must provide a minimum contribution. This contribution must take the form of preventive measures, which are proportionate to the risk of damage caused by protected animals in the area concerned. This point should not apply to the first attack of a protected animal in a given area. Moreover, if preventive measures are not reasonably possible, the Member State concerned must demonstrate the impossibility to take such preventive measures in order for the aid to be considered compatible.

If no preventive measures have been put in place, please explain why it is not possible to take such measures or confirm that the aid concerns a first attack:

…

1. Which protected animal caused the damage for which the compensation is sought?

…

1. Please describe the damage suffered:

…

1. Is the aid paid directly to the agricultural undertaking concerned?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid paid to a producer group or organisation of which that undertaking is a member?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the aid is paid to a producer group or organisation, please confirm that the amount of aid does not exceed the amount of aid to which that undertaking is eligible.

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the aid scheme being established within a period of three years following the date of occurrence of the damaging event?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify when did the damaging event occurred: …

Please note that pursuant to point (391) of the Guidelines, the aid scheme must be established within a period of three years from the date of the occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Please indicate the last date on which aid may be paid out:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (391) of the Guidelines, the aid must be paid out within a period of four years following the date of occurrence of the damaging event.

1. Is the aid granted only for costs incurred as a direct consequence of the event that caused the damage, as assessed either by a public authority, by an independent expert recognized by the granting authority or by an insurance undertaking?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please demonstrate a direct causal link between the damage suffered by a beneficiary of aid and the behaviour of the protected animals.

…

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐damage for animals killed or plants destroyed;

(b) ☐indirect costs: veterinary costs resulting from the treatment of wounded animals and labour costs related to the search for missing animals; loss of income due to lower production yield linked to attacks by protected animals;

(c) ☐material damage to farm equipment, machinery and farm buildings and stocks;

(d) ☐loss of income.

Please note that aid for investments related to measures to prevent damage caused by protected animals can be granted in accordance with the conditions of Part II., Section 1.1.1.1 of the Guidelines relating to the aid for investments in agricultural holdings.

1. If the aid is granted to compensate for the damage for animals killed or plant destroyed, as referred to in question 12(a) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, are the eligible costs calculated on the basis of the market value of the animals killed or the plants destroyed?

☐yes ☐no

1. If the aid is granted to compensate for indirect costs, as referred to in question 12(b) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, please indicate exhaustively all the indirect costs that can be reimbursed:

…

1. If the aid is granted to compensate for the material damage, as referred to in question 12(c) of this Supplementary Information Sheet, is the calculation of the material damage based on the repair cost or economic value of the affected asset before the event that caused the damage?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please confirm that the aid does not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the event that caused the damage, that is to say, the difference between the asset’s value immediately before and immediately after the event:

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the loss of income calculated at annual farm production level or at livestock or crop level by subtracting:

(a) the result of multiplying the quantity of the agricultural products produced in the year of the damaging event, by the average selling price obtained during that year from

(b) the result of multiplying the average annual quantity of agricultural products produced in the three-year period preceding the damaging event, or a threeyear average based on the five-year period preceding the damaging event, excluding the highest and lowest entry by the average selling price obtained?

☐yes ☐no

1. Is the damage calculated at the level of the individual beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. Are the costs not incurred by the damaging event, which would otherwise have been incurred by the beneficiary, and any revenue made by the sale of the products linked to the animals killed or plants destroyed by the protected animals, deducted from the amount of the aid?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate the aid intensity:

..... % of the eligible costs;

..... % of the total indirect eligible costs.

1. Is the aid, including payments under other national or Union measures or insurance policies for the damage for which the aid is granted, limited to 100 % of the eligible costs?

☐yes ☐no

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.6.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR THE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid schemes designed to compensate for the payment of insurance premiums as described in Part II., Section 1.2.1.6. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid limited to undertakings active in agricultural primary production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (403) of the Guidelines, Section 1.2.1.6. of the Guidelines applies only to undertakings active in agricultural primary production.

1. Please confirm that the measure does not constitute a barrier to the operation of the internal market for insurance services:

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant point (404) of the Guidelines the aid must not constitute a barrier to the operation of the internal market for insurance services.

1. Is the aid limited to insurance provided by a single insurance company or group of companies?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant point (404) of the Guidelines the aid must not be limited to insurance provided by a single insurance company or group of companies.

1. Is the aid made subject to the condition that the insurance contract must be taken out with a company established in the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant point (404) of the Guidelines the aid must not be made conditional on the insurance contract being taken out with a company established in the Member State concerned.

1. Does the aid cover a re-insurance?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (405) of the Guidelines, the Commission will examine the reinsurance schemes on a case-by-case basis.

Therefore, if the answer to this question is yes, please provide all necessary information to enable the Commission to check possible aid components at the different levels involved (that is to say, at the level of the insurer and/or re-insurer) and the compatibility of the proposed aid with the internal market. In particular, please submit sufficient information to enable the Commission to check that the final benefit of the aid is passed on to the farmer.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the costs of insurance premium for insurance to cover the damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species, the removal and destruction of fallen stock and damage caused by protected animals, as referred to in Sections 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2, 1.2.1.3, 1.2.1.4 and 1.2.1.5 of the Guidelines, as well as by other adverse climatic events;

Please specify the risk event covered by the insurance: …

(b) ☐the costs of insurance premium for insurance to cover the losses caused by environmental incidents;

1. Is the insurance for which the aid is granted, limited to compensating for not more than the cost of making good the damage caused by the events referred to in question 6?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (407) of the Guidelines, the insurance may compensate only the cost of making good the damage referred to in point (406) of the Guidelines.

1. Does the insurance require or specify the type or quantity of future production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant point (407) of the Guidelines, the insurance may not require or specify the type or quantity of future production.

1. If the aid is granted for insurance premiums for insurance against losses caused by environmental incidents, has the occurrence of the environmental incident been formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is granted for insurance premiums for insurance against losses caused by environmental incidents, has the Member State established in advance criteria on the basis of which the formal recognition referred to in question 9 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is deemed to be granted?

☐yes ☐no

1. Have indexes, referred to in points (337) and (338) of the Guidelines, been used in order to calculate the annual agricultural production of the beneficiary and the extent of the loss?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please specify the aid intensity:

..... % of the costs of the insurance premium;

..... % of the costs of the insurance premium for insurance covering the removal of fallen stock;

..... % of the cost of the insurance premium as regards insurance premiums for the destruction of such fallen stock.

Please note that pursuant to point (411) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 70 % of the cost of the insurance premium. In respect of aid for the removal and destruction of fallen stock, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the cost of the insurance premium as regards insurance premiums for the removal of fallen stock and 75 % of the cost of the insurance premium as regards insurance premiums for the destruction of such fallen stock.

1. Will the amount of the insurance premium eligible for aid be limited by the application of a ceiling?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yes, please specify the ceiling:

…

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.2.1.7.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUTUAL FUNDS

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid schemes designed to compensate for financial contributions to mutual funds as described in Part II., Section 1.2.1.7. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid limited to undertakings active in the agricultural primary production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (414) of the Guidelines, Section 1.2.1.7. of the Guidelines applies only to undertakings active in agricultural primary production.

1. Has the mutual fund been accredited by the competent authority in accordance with national law?

☐yes ☐no

1. Does the mutual fund have a transparent policy towards payments into and withdrawals from the fund?

☐yes ☐no

1. Does the mutual fund have clear rules attributing responsibilities for any debts incurred?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant point (415) of the Guidelines, the conditions set out in questions 2, 3 and 4 are cumulative.

1. Have rules for the constitution and management of the mutual fund been defined, in particular for the granting of compensation payments, as well as for the administration and monitoring of compliance with those rules?

☐yes ☐no

1. Do the mutual fund arrangements provide for penalties in case of negligence on the part of the beneficiary?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please specify the eligible costs:

(a) ☐costs of the financial contributions to mutual funds to pay compensation to farmers for damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases, plant pests and invasive alien species, the removal and destruction of fallen stock and damage caused by protected animals, as referred to in Sections 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2, 1.2.1.3, 1.2.1.4 and 1.2.1.5, and by other adverse climatic events;

Please specify the risk event covered by the financial contribution to a mutual fund:

…

(b) ☐costs of the financial contributions to mutual funds to pay compensation to farmers for damage caused by environmental incidents.

1. Do the financial contributions relate only to the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

1. Where the aid is granted for financial contributions to mutual funds to pay compensation for the damages caused by environmental incidents, has the occurrence of the environmental incident been formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (418) of the Guidelines, the occurrence of the environmental incident must be formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State.

1. Where the aid is granted for financial contributions to mutual funds to pay compensation for the damages caused by environmental incidents, has the Member State established in advance criteria on the basis of which the formal recognition referred to is deemed to be granted?

☐yes ☐no

1. Have indexes, referred to in points (337) and (338) of the Guidelines been used in order to calculate the annual agricultural production of the beneficiary and the extent of the loss?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please specify the aid intensity:

..... % of the eligible costs.

Please note that pursuant to point (421) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 70 % of the eligible costs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.3.1.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET FOR AID FOR CLOSING PRODUCTION CAPACITY

This form must be used for the notification of State aid for closing production capacity as described in Part II., Section 1.3.1. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. CLOSING OF CAPACITY FOR ANIMAL, PLANT OR HUMAN HEALTH, SANITARY, ETHICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL OR CLIMATE REASONS (Part II., Section 1.3.1.1. of the Guidelines)

1.1.

Please specify the reason for the closing of capacity?

(a) ☐animal health;

(b) ☐plant health;

(c) ☐human health;

(d) ☐sanitary reasons;

(e) ☐ethical reasons;

(f) ☐environmental or climate reasons.

Please describe the reason(s) in more details:

…

1.2.

Is the measure intended as the aid scheme or as individual aid?

(a) ☐aid scheme;

(b) ☐individual aid.

If the measure is the aid scheme, please confirm that the aid will be accessible to all eligible undertakings:

☐yes ☐no

1.3.

Please specify whether the aid is granted for:

(a) ☐complete closure of capacity;

(b) ☐partial closure of capacity.

If the aid is granted for the partial closure of capacity, please justify:

…

1.4.

Does the beneficiary provide a minimum contribution in the form of a definitive and irrevocable commitment to scrap or irrevocably close the production capacity concerned?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (425) of the Guidelines, the beneficiary must provide a minimum contribution in the form of a definitive and irrevocable decision to scrap or irrevocably close the production capacity concerned. Legally binding commitments must be obtained from the beneficiary that the closure of the production capacity concerned is definitive and irreversible and that the beneficiary will not start the same activity elsewhere. Those commitments must also be binding on any future purchaser of the land or facility concerned.

1.5.

Is the aid limited to undertakings that have been actually producing, and to production capacities that have been actually in constant use over the past five years before the closing of capacity?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (426) of the Guidelines, only undertakings that have actually been producing, and only production capacities that have actually been in constant use over the past five years before the closing of capacity are eligible for aid. In cases where the production capacity has already closed definitively, or where such closure appears inevitable, no minimal (sufficient) contribution effort is present from the beneficiary, and aid may not be granted.

1.6.

Is the aid limited to undertakings that fulfil Union standards?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (428) of the Guidelines, only undertakings fulfilling Union standards are eligible for aid. Undertakings which do not fulfil Union standards and which would be obliged to stop production anyway are excluded.

1.7.

Will the open farmland taken out of production be afforested or turned into nature area within a period of two years?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (429) of the Guidelines, in order to avoid erosion and other negative effects on the environment, open farmland taken out of production must in principle be afforested or turned into nature area within a period of two years and in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided. To prevent negative climatic effects, agricultural land reconverted to wetland or peatland should not be afforested inappropriately.

1.8.

Where the open farmland may be re-used after 20 years following effective capacity closure, will such farmland be, until then, maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition in accordance with the GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115

Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p.1.

and with the relevant implementing rules.in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided?

☐yes ☐no

1.9.

Please confirm that where the closure of installations falls within the scope of Directive 2010/75

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) ,OJ L 334 of 17.12.2010, p. 17.

, such closure will be carried out in accordance with Articles 11 and 22 of that Directive.

☐yes ☐no

1.10.

Please specify the eligible costs:

(a) ☐loss of value of assets measured as the current selling value of the assets;

(b) ☐incentive payment of maximum 20 % of the value of the assets, where the capacity is closed for environment or climate reasons;

(c) ☐costs of destruction of the production capacity;

(d) ☐obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision.

Please note that the aid for afforestation and the conversion of land into nature areas must be granted in accordance with the rules set out in Part II., Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. of the Guidelines and the rules on aid for non-productive investment set out in Part II., Section 1.1.1.1. of the Guidelines.

1.11.

Please indicate the aid intensity:

(a) ..... % for compensation for the loss of value of assets, for compensation for the costs of destruction of the production capacity and to offset the obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision;

(b) ..... % for compensation for the loss of value of assets where the capacity is closed for environmental or climate reasons.

1. CLOSING OF CAPACITY FOR OTHER REASONS (Part II., Section 1.3.1.2. of the Guidelines)

2.1.

Please specify the reason for the closing of capacity:

(a) ☐restructuring of a sector;

(b) ☐diversification;

(c) ☐early retirement.

2.2.

Is the measure intended as the aid scheme or as individual aid?

(a) ☐aid scheme;

(b) ☐individual aid.

If the measure is the aid scheme, please confirm that the aid will be accessible to all economic operators in the sector concerned under the same conditions:

☐yes ☐no

2.3.

Please specify whether the aid is granted for:

(a) ☐complete closure of capacity;

(b) ☐partial closure of capacity.

If the aid is granted for the partial closure of capacity, please justify:

…

2.4.

Does the beneficiary provide a minimum contribution in the form of a definitive and irrevocable commitment to scrap or irrevocably close the production capacity concerned?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (425) of the Guidelines, the beneficiary must provide a minimum contribution in the form of a definitive and irrevocable decision to scrap or irrevocably close the production capacity concerned. Legally binding commitments must be obtained from the beneficiary that the closure of the production capacity concerned is definitive and irreversible and that the beneficiary will not start the same activity elsewhere. Those commitments must also be binding on any future purchaser of the land or facility concerned.

2.5.

Is the aid limited to undertakings that have been actually producing, and to production capacities that have actually been in constant use over the past five years before the closing of capacity?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (426) of the Guidelines, only undertakings that have actually been producing, and only production capacities that have actually been in constant use over the past five years before the closing of capacity are eligible for aid. In cases where the production capacity has already closed definitively, or where such closure appears inevitable, no minimal (sufficient) contribution effort is present from the beneficiary, and aid may not be granted.

2.6.

Is the aid limited to undertakings that fulfil Union standards?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (428) of the Guidelines, only undertakings fulfilling Union standards are eligible for aid. Undertakings which do not fulfil Union standards and which would be obliged to stop production anyway are excluded.

2.7.

Will the open farmland taken out of production be afforested or turned into nature area within a period of two years?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (429) of the Guidelines, in order to avoid erosion and other negative effects on the environment, open farmland taken out of production must in principle be afforested or turned into nature area within a period of two years and in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided. To prevent negative climatic effects, agricultural land reconverted to wetland or peatland should not be afforested inappropriately.

2.8.

Where the open farmland may be re-used after 20 years following effective capacity closure, will such farmland be, until then, maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition in accordance with the GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 and with the relevant implementing rules.in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided?

☐yes ☐no

2.9.

Please confirm that where the closure of installations falls within the scope of Directive 2010/75, such closure will be carried out in accordance with Articles 11 and 22 of that Directive:

☐yes ☐no

2.10.

Please confirm that no aid is granted which would interfere with the mechanisms of the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products:

☐yes ☐no

2.11.

Is the aid granted for a sector, which is subject to production limits or quotas?

☐yes ☐no

If the answer is yet, please not that pursuant to point (440) of the Guidelines, aid schemes applying to sectors which are subject to production limits or quotas will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

2.12.

Is the aid part of a programme which has defined objectives and a specific timetable aimed at restructuring the sector(s), at diversification or at early retirement:

☐yes ☐no

Please describe the programme:

…

2.13.

Is the duration of the planned aid scheme limited to a period of not more than six months for collecting applications for participation and a further 12 months for actually closing down?

☐yes ☐no

If the duration is longer than prescribed above, please justify it:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (442) of the Guidelines, in order to ensure rapid impact on the market, the Commission will not accept aid schemes with duration of more than three years, since experience has shown that such aid schemes may result in the postponement of the necessary changes.

2.14.

Does the Member State use a transparent and open system of calls for interest which publicly invites all potentially interested undertakings to participate?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (443) of the Guidelines, in order to achieve maximum impact, the Member State must use a transparent and open system of calls for interest which publicly invites all potentially interested undertakings to participate.

2.15.

Is the organisation of the aid scheme managed in such a way that it neither requires nor facilitates anticompetitive agreements or concerted practices between the undertakings concerned?

☐yes ☐no

2.16.

Please indicate the aid intensity:

….. % for compensation for the loss of value of assets, for compensation for the costs of destruction of the production capacity and to offset the obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision;

Please note that pursuant to points (436)(a) and (444) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted up to 100 % for compensation for the loss of value of assets, for compensation for the costs of destruction of the production capacity and to offset the obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under these Sections of the Guidelines.

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1.3.2.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR THE RELOCATION OF FARMING ACTIVITIES

This information sheet relates to State aid for the relocation of farming activities as described in Part II., Section 1.3.2. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted to undertakings active in primary agricultural production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (446) of the Guidelines, Section 1.3.2. of the Guidelines applies to undertakings active in primary agricultural production.

1. Does the relocation of the farming activities pursue an objective of public interest?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the public interest pursued by the aid measure:

…

Please note that pursuant to point (447) of the Guidelines, the public interest invoked to justify the granting of aid under this Section must be specified in the relevant provisions of the Member State concerned.

1. Does the beneficiary commit to return the abandoned site to an environmentally satisfactory state, including the dismantling and destruction of the facilities present on the abandoned site?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (447) of the Guidelines, as a minimum contribution, the beneficiary must provide a commitment to return the abandoned site to an environmentally satisfactory state, including the dismantling and destruction of the facilities present on the abandoned site.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐costs of the dismantling, removal and re-building operations or of the takeover of other existing facilities;

(b) ☐costs of returning the abandoned site to the environmentally satisfactory state;

(c) ☐investments in modernisation of the facilities and in an increase in production capacity;

(d) ☐activities close to rural settlements, with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the rural settlement and concerning small-scale infrastructures.

1. Please indicate the maximum aid intensity:

..... % of the real costs of the dismantling, removal and re-building operations or of the takeover of other existing facilities and of the costs of returning the abandoned site to the environmentally satisfactory state;

Please note that pursuant to point (449) (a) of the Guidelines, where the relocation of the farming activities consists of the dismantling, removal and re-building operations or of the takeover of other existing facilities, and of returning the abandoned site to the environmentally satisfactory state, the aid intensity may reach up to 100 % of the real costs incurred.

..... % of the investment costs relating to the modernisation of the facilities or the increase of the production capacity;

Please note that pursuant to point (449) (b) of the Guidelines, where the relocation results in a modernisation of the facilities or in an increase in production capacity, the aid intensities for investments, referred to in points (159), (160), (161) and (162) of the Guidelines apply in respect to the costs relating to the modernisation of the facilities or the increase of the production capacity.

..... % of the costs of relocation activities close to rural settlements, with a view to improving quality of life or increasing environmental performance of the settlement, and concerning small-scale infrastructures:

Please note that pursuant to point (449) (c) of the Guidelines, where the relocation concerns activities close to rural settlements, with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the rural settlement and concerns small-scale infrastructures, the aid intensity may reach up to 100 % of the eligible costs.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.3.3.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID TO THE LIVESTOCK SECTOR

This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures designed to support the livestock sector as described in Part II., Section 1.3.3. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas (the Guidelines).

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Is the aid granted only to undertakings which are SMEs active in agricultural primary production?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to points (22) and (451) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid towards the costs covered by Part II., Section 1.3.3. of the Guidelines in favour of large enterprises.

1. Is the aid provided in the form of a subsidised service?

☐yes ☐no

Please note that pursuant to point (452) of the Guidelines, aid should be provided in the form of subsidised services and should not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries.

1. Please indicate the eligible costs:

(a) ☐the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books:

☐

costs for the collection and administration of data on animals, for example, the origin of an animal, its date of birth, its date of insemination, its date of death and reasons for it and the expert's evaluation, actualisation and processing of the data necessary for the establishment and maintenance of breeding books;

☐

costs for the administrative works relating to the registration of relevant data on animals in the breeding books;

☐

costs for the update of software for managing data in the breeding books;

☐

costs for the on-line publication of information about breeding books and of data from the breeding books;

☐

other related administrative costs;

(b) ☐tests to determine the genetic quality or yield of livestock, performed by or on behalf of third parties:

☐

costs for tests or controls;

☐

related costs of the collection and evaluation of the data received from such tests and controls with regard to increasing the animal health and the level of environmental protection;

☐

related costs of the collection and evaluation of the data received from such tests and controls aiming at assessing the genetic quality of animals for the implementation of advanced breeding techniques and for keeping the genetic diversity;

☐

administrative costs related to the three categories of costs set out above in this point.

Please note that in compliance with point (453) of the Guidelines, controls undertaken by the owner of the livestock and routine controls of milk quality are excluded from the aid.

1. Please specify the maximum aid intensity:

☐

..... % of the costs of financing of the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of breeding books referred to in question 3(a) of this Supplementary Information Sheet;

☐

..... % of the costs of tests performed by or on behalf of third parties, to determine the genetic quality or yield of livestock, referred to in question 3(b) of this Supplementary Information Sheet.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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1.3.4.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR THE PROMOTION MEASURES IN FAVOUR OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

This form must be used for State aid for the promotion measures in favour of agricultural products as described in Part II., Section 1.3.4. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines').

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

1. Please indicate whether the aid is granted in favour of:

(a) ☐agricultural products;

(b) ☐food products based on agricultural products, listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 1144/2014

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.

If the aid is granted for the promotion of the food-based product(s) listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 1144/2014, please specify those products:

…

1. Please specify whether the promotion activity is designed to:

(a) ☐inform the public about the characteristics of agricultural products, for example, by organising competitions, by participating in trade fairs and public relations activities, by the vulgarisation of scientific knowledge or by publications with factual information; or

(b) ☐encourage economic operators or consumers to buy the agricultural product in question by way of promotion campaigns.

1. Where will the promotion activity be carried out?

(a) ☐in the internal market;

(b) ☐in third countries;

1. Is the aid granted for organisation of competitions, trade fairs or exhibitions limited to SMEs?

☐yes ☐no

1. Please indicate whether the aid is granted in favour of the promotion that:

(a) ☐relates specifically to products covered by quality schemes; or

(b) ☐is generic in character and for the benefit of all producers of the type of product concerned.

1. Does a promotion campaign comply with Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011

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, and, where appropriate, with the specific labelling rules laid down for various products?

☐yes ☐no

Please specify the applicable labeling rules:

…

1. Does the notification include samples or mock-ups of the promotion materials?

☐yes ☐no

1. If such a promotion material is not yet available, does the Member State commit to provide this material at a later stage and in any case before the launching of the promotion campaign?