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Chapter II: Subsidies Granted byIndividual Member States oftheEC
AUSTRIA
TABLE OFCONTENTS
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PART I FEDERAL PROGRAMMES ................................54
Programme "Guarantees byFGG (Cofinancing Facility) .........................55
Programme "Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund" ......................56
Programme "Innovation andTechnology Fund" ..............................57
Programme “Seedfinancing “..........................................58
Aidtoindustry forenvironmental protection measures ..........................59
AidtotoIndustrry forEnvironmental Protection Measures (Steel Industry) ............60
AidforWaste Water Management inIndustrial Firms ..........................61
AidforWaste Water Management inindustrial firms, which arenotsubject totheECSC-Treaty 62
Aidforthemanagement ofabandoned polluted sites ...........................63
Programme "Aid Schemme under theBusiness Structure Improvement Act1969,
Regional Component" ..............................................64
Programme "District Heating Promotion Scheme" ............................65
Grants forSmall Power Plants .........................................66
Programme "Mining Assistance" .......................................67
Patent Application Assistance .........................................68
AidScheme under theBusiness Structure Improvement Act1969 ...................69
Internationalization ofSME byGuarantees .................................70
Programme “Innovation andTechnology Fund (ITF) -ERP“......................71
"Promotion ofMulti-Modal Transportation Road RailShip" ......................72
Assistance Scheme forEnterprises inTourism ...............................73
Bürges Small Business Credit Scheme ....................................74
Programme "Young Entrepreneurs 'Programme, Regional Components" ..............75
Programme "Young Entrepreneurs 'Programme" .............................76
Rooms withallModern Conveniences andStaffQuarters/Sanitary
Installations atCamping Sites .........................................77
Restoration Programme forMountain Rescue Huts ............................78
Programme "Tourism Infrastructure Promotion Scheme" ........................79
Programme "Tourism Marketing-Promotion-Scheme" ..........................80G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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Programme “Regional Innovation Premium “................................81
Programme "Quality Certification Scheme" .................................82
Programme “Innovation andTechnology Fund (ITF) -ERP“......................83
PART II REGIONAL PROGRAMMES ...............................84
Programme “Guidelines ontheProvision ofNon-Repayable Grants" .................85
General Guidelines ontheGranting ofAid.................................85
Impact Programme “Research andDevelopment “.............................86
Impulse Programme "Staff Quarters" .....................................87
Impact Programme "Aid forRescue andRestructuring inTourism" .................87
Programme "Aid based onSection 4Paragraph 5oftheEconomic Assistance
Fund Act" .....................................................88
Programme "Participation Scheme within theFramework oftheConcept for
theDevelopment andImprovement ofCarinthian Wintersports Facilities
aswellasParticipation inother Tourism Facilities" ...........................89
Programme “BABEG Participation Scheme" ................................90
"ERP-Enhancement Programme ofLower Austria" ............................90
Programme "Special Tourism Cases" ....................................91
Programme "Lower Austrian Participation Model -Participation inthe
Tourism Industry" ................................................92
Programme "ProTourism" ...........................................92
Programme "Lower Austrian Credit Guarantee" ..............................93
Programme "Lower Austria Participation Guarantees -Support ofStates
bySubsidies andGuarantees oftheLower Austrian Investment Company" .............94
Programme "Development Measures oftheLower Austrian Border Region Compary Ltd." ..95
Programme "Regional Investment Promotion Scheme" ..........................96
Programme "Scheme toPromote theEstablishment ofEnterprises" ..................97
Programme "Lower Austrian Innovation Promotion Scheme" .....................98
Programme "JobPremium inAssisted Areas No.1"...........................99
Programme "Special District Heating Promotion Scheme" .......................99
Programme "Aid Measures oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria
forEconomic Investment Preserving theEnvironment" ........................100
Location ofEnterprises Impulse Programme (Upper Austria) .....................101
"Tourism Impulse Programme" .......................................102
Euro-Economic Promotion Programme, Upper Austria ........................103
Programme "Fund fortheImprovement oftheEconomic Structure ofSalzburg" ........104G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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Programme "State AidforOperational Innovations inSalzburg" ...................105
Programme "State AidfortheFacilitation ofFinancing Industrial Property forthe
Establishment ofEnterprises aswellastheFoundation ofInnovation andTechnology
Centres" ......................................................106
Programme "State AidforTourism" ....................................106
"Programme fortheFoundation ofSmall andMedium Sized Enterprises" ............107
State AidProgramme fortheSettlement ofNewEnterprises andtheExpansion
ofExisting Enterprises .............................................108
Programme "Guidelines oftheStyrian Economic Promotion Agency" ...............109
State AidProgramme forSmall andMedium-Sized Enterprises ...................109
Programme "Location andCreation ofKeyIndustries" ........................110
Programme "Scheme fortheDevelopment ofIndustrial Sites" ....................111
Programme "Regional Planning Relation Scheme" ...........................112
District Heating andPhotovoltaic Scheme .................................113
Programme "Creation andDevelopment ofSmall Catering" .....................114
Programme "Innovation andFlexible Automation Scheme" ......................115
Tyrolean PubPromotion ...........................................116
Programme "Creation ofStaffQuarters inTourism Scheme" .....................117
"Special Programme forStrengthening theTyrolean Economy/Tyrolean
Impulse Programme" ..............................................118
Tyrolean Environmental Protection .....................................119
National ParkScheme Hohe Tauern ....................................120
Tyrolean Credit Guarantee Company ....................................121
Programme "Research andDevelopment" .................................122
Programme "Export Capability andInternational Competitiveness Promotion Scheme" ....123
Programme "Infrastructure forRailHaulage"" ..............................124
Programme "Vienna Innovation andTechnology Promotion Scheme" ...............125
Programme "CFC Promotion Scheme" ..................................125
Programme "Promotion Scheme fortheuseofGround Water byEnterprises" ..........126
Programme "C-Tech Promotion" ......................................126
Hotel Modernization Programme ......................................127
"Vienna Structural andEnvironmental Improvement Programme" ..................127
"Programme forModernizing andImproving theCompetitiveness ofViennese
Printing Firms" .................................................128
"Garage Promotion Programme" ......................................128G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PART I
FEDERAL PROGRAMMES1
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PROGRAMME "GUARANTEES BYFGG (COFINANCING FACILITY)"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
§11Guidelines forOWF Direct Guarantees within theframework ofCofinancing Agreements,
ESA-No. 94-041; (F.4.1.) ,FGG, Federal Ministry ofFinance (BKA)
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy.
Support ofproject financing byfacilitating co-financing between theEast-West-Fund and
international financing arrangements.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy.
- responsible national authority: Finanzierungs-Garantie-Gesellschaft m.b.H./Ost West-
Fund
- background: 100% owned bytheRepublic ofAustria which itself isrepresented by
theMinister ofFinance
- legalbasis: §11Guarantee Act1977-Guidelines forOWF Direct Guarantees within
theframework ofCofinancing Agreements.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidy isprovided tocompanies onthebasisofadetailed examination ofapplicant, the
project aswellasthecurrent andexpected future economic development.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythe
notification, fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Outoftheunlimited totalguarantee frame ofATS10billion, nocofinancing guarantee decisions
were taken in1995.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Datanotavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "AUSTRIAN INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH PROMOTION FUND"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Austrian Industrial Research Promotion Fund, FFF.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Promotion ofindustrial research projects
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responsiblenationalauthoritybackground,legalbasis:FederalMinistryforEconomicAffairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toresearch enterprises: 83,9% SMEs, howthesubsidy isprovided:
amaximum of50%ofproject costs issubsidized byamixofgrants, loans andguarantees.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythe
notification, fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
-----
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FUND"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Innovation andTechnology Fund/FFF.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Promotion ofindustrial research andtransfer projects.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority background, legalbasis: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toindustrial firms, howthesubsidy isprovided: 10-30% ofproject
costs arefinanced bygrants.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Duetoitssize.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
NotavailableG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “SEEDFINANCING “
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme Seedfinancing ofInnovation andTechnology Fund, ITF.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport theformation ofstartups andnewventures inthefieldoftechnology.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Department IX/B/10 oftheFederal Ministry for
Economic Affairs.
5. Towhom andthesubsidy isprovided (whether torpoducers, toexporters, orothers; through
whatmechanism; whether afixedorafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, howdetermined)
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
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AIDTOINDUSTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Aidtoindustry forenvironmental protection measures.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
tosupport environmental protection measures.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
LawonFederal AidforEnvironmental Protection 1993.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter,
howdetermined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toenterprises forenvironmental protection measures.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
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AIDTOINDUSTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES
(STEEL INDUSTRY)
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
AidtoIndustry forenvironmental Protection Measures (Steel industry, which isnotsubject
toEGKS treaty.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofenvironmental protection measures.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Österreichische Kommunalkredit AG;subsidies
under thisprogramme aregranted inaccordance withtheLawonthefederal Aidforenvironmental
Protection, Federal LawSheet Edition Nr.185/93; Guidelines ontheAidtoIndustry forenvironmental
Protection Measures.
5. Towhom andthesubsidy isprovided (whether torpoducers, toexporters, orothers; through
whatmechanism; whether afixedorafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, howdetermined)
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
NotavailableG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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AIDFOR WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT ININDUSTRIAL FIRMS
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Aidforwaste water management inindustrial firms.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport waste water management .
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Law onFederal AidforEnvironmental Protection, Umweltförderungsgesetz -UFG,
Förderungsrichtlinien „Betriebliche Abwassermaßnahmen “,Aidguidelines "Waste Water Management
inindustrial firms".
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter,
howdetermined)
Thesubsidies areprovided forwaste water management schemes.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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AIDFOR WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT ININDUSTRIAL FIRMS ,
which arenotsubject totheECSC-Treaty
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
AidforWaste Water Management inSteelIndustry, which arenotsubject totoECSC treaty.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofwaste water management inindustrial firms.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Österreichische Kommunalkredit AG;subsidies
under thisprogramme aregranted inaccordance withtheEnvironmental Protection ActNo.185/93;
Guidelines onAidforWaste Water Management inindustrial Firms.
5. Towhom andthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers; through
whatmechanism; whether afixedorafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, howdetermined)
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
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AIDFOR THE MANAGEMENT OFABANDONED POLLUTED SITES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Aidforthemanagement ofabandoned polluted sites.
2. Period covered bythenotification.
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport environmental protection measures.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
LawonFederal AidforEnvironmental Protection, Umweltförderungsgesetz -UFGguidelines
"Management ofabandoned polluted sites".
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter,
howdetermined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toenterprises forthemanagement ofabandoned polluted sites.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "AID SCHEME UNDER THE BUSINESS STRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT ACT 1969, REGIONAL COMPONENT"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Aidscheme under theBusiness Structure Improvement Act1969, Regional Component.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Business structure improvement ofSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background, legalbasis: Gewerbestrukturverbesserungsgesetz 1969, Regionalförderung
Business Structure Improvement Actof1969
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs inspecial regions foreligible projects.
How thesubsidy isprovided: (a)Grants 0,75% p.a.with80%paidinthefirstyear based
on70%oftheinvestment costs.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
-----
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s):
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "DISTRICT HEATING PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
District Heating Promotion Scheme, Fernwärmeförderung,
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Aidfordistrict heating projects andtheirsupply systems.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Federal Ministry ofEconomic Affairs
Background, legalbasis: Fernwärmeförderungsgesetz
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Fordistrict heating projects.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending ontheinvestment volume.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Maximum subsidy intensity: 13.3%
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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GRANTS FOR SMALL POWER PLANTS
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Grants forSmall Power Plants, Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Aidforinvestments insmall power plants.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheMinistry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
ToSmall Power Plants.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending ontheinvestment volume.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Total amount Number ofprojects
1994 5.46mio 9
1995 6.25mio 11
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s):
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "MINING ASSISTANCE"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Mining Assistance.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tohelpfindmineral resources, assistance formining activities.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background,legalbasis:(Bergbauförderungsgesetz1979)MiningAssistanceActof1979(BGBl.
Nr.137/1979) asamended inFederal LawGazette Bundesgesetze BGBl. Nr.636/1982, 605/1988,
32/1994 und837/1995.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Mining companies.
Reimbursementofcostsofclosingdowntheenterprise,modernisationandexplorationofmineral
resources.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notsignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PATENT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Patent Application Assistance.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Aidforpatent application inforeign countries inorder topromote R&D.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority background, legalbasis: Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs.
Howthesubsidy isprovided: grant of12%of80%ofthecostsinconnection withapplications
forpatents.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Duetotheamount negligible.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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AIDSCHEME UNDER THE BUSINESS STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT 1969
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
AidScheme under theBusiness Structure Improvement Act1969.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31.12.1996
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Business structure improvement ofSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
responible national authority: Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
background, legalbasis: Gewerbestrukturverbesserungsgesetz 1969
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs.
Howthesubsidy isprovided: (a)Grants depending onthekindofinvestment 2%p.a.,3%p.a.
or4%p.a., annually paidin5equal instalments based on70%oftheinvestment costs. (b)Guarantees
upto80%ofthebasewithout costs.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Duetotheamount negligible.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Average grant perproject (1995): ATS180.000.-.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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INTERNATIONALISATION OFSME BYGUARANTEES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Internationalisation ofSME.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Toreduce therisksofsuchinvestments ofsmall andmedium sized industries andtoassisting
thefinancing ofsuchinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
esponible national authority: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background, legalbasis: Business Structure Improvement Actof1969
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs.
How thesubsidy isprovided: project andfinancing guarantees.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Duetotheamount negligible.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FUND (ITF) -ERP“
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Innovation andTechnology Fund (R&D) -ERP.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Theprimary goaloftheInnovation &Technology Incentive (R&D) istoincrease the
technological efficiency ofinnovation bysupporting projects inthefields ofresearch, development
andtechnology transfer. Animportant aspect ofthesubsidy programme istheencouragement of
exchanging information between thescience andindustrial sectors aswellastheusers andtostimulate
cooperation between companies.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Legal basis: Innovation andTechnology Fund Lawof30December 1994, Federal LawGazette
No.1105/1994.
Authority incharge oftheabove mentioned subsidy programme: Federal Ministry ofTransport
andScience, Vienna
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through whatmechanism; whether afixed orafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, how
determined)
Subsidiesgrantedunderthisprogrammeareprovidedtoproducersandrelatedserviceproviders.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
SeeChapter 3.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
ThenatureofWTO-datadoesnotonlyrequiretheongoingmonitoringbutalsoin-depthevaluations.
Suchevaluations areregularily doneaftertheendoftheconcerted actions within theITF-programme.
Therefore thespecific dataforongoing concerted actions canbeprovided onlyafteracertain period
(twoorthree years afterthecompletion oftheconcerted actions).G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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"PROMOTION OFMULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION ROAD RAIL SHIP"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
"Promotion ofmulti-modal Transportation Road RailShip".
2. Period covered bythenotification
From 1January 1992 to31December 1996.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Toprovide public assistance forinvestment projects concerning thetransfer ofthetraffic off
theroads torailandship.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Guidelines onthepromotion oftheinter-modality ofthedifferent means oftransport (from
1January 1994 to31December 1996).
General Guidelines ongranting public AidtotheTraffic Sector (asof22January 1989).
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Federal Ministry ofScience andTransport.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Recipients maybe:transport service companies.
Mechanism: application bytheinvesting company
decision onthegranted aidbyanindependent commission
payment -generally intwoparts -afterproving theinvestment-costs
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy
Inpractice, thecashgrant perunitvaries between ATS500,000.- andATS5million
In1995:
Number ofprojects where thegrant perunitwas:
ATS1million orbelow: 2
ATS2million orbelow: 2
overATS2million anduptoATS5million: 3
overATS5million: 1G/SCM/N/25/EEC
Page73
ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR ENTERPRISES INTOURISM
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Assistance Scheme forEnterprises inTourism.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31.12.1996.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Provision ofassistance tofaltering tourist enterprises which areimportant forthesector and
thedifficulties ofwhich arenotduetomismanagement.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Ministry forEconomic Affairs
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheFederal Ministry forEconomic Affairs
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs intourism industry.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending ontheturnover.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notsignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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BÜRGES SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT SCHEME
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Bürges Small Business Credit Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31.12.1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Long-termexternalfinancingofsmallenterprisesbyminimizingthecreditriskandthefluctuation
oftheinterest rate.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority background, legalbasis: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs.
Howthesubsidy isprovided: (a)guarantees for80%ofcredit costsofuptoATS2million,
grant oninterest exceeding 8%p.a.within acertain framework.
6. Average subsidy perproject
ATS23,000.-.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement tothenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
Page75
PROGRAMME "YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 'PROGRAMME,
REGIONAL COMPONENTS"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Young Entrepreneurs 'Programme, regional components.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Foundation ofsmall, independent enterprises.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority background, legalbasis: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toyoung entrepreneurs inspecified regions howthesubsidy is
provided: inaddition toyoung entrepreneurs aid.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Duetotheamount negligible.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
Page76
PROGRAMME "YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 'PROGRAMME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Young Entrepreneurs Programme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31.12.1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Foundation ofsmall, independent enterprises.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority background, legalbasis: Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidies areprovided toyoung entrepreneurs.
How thesubsidy isprovided:
(a)grant onproject costs (10-70%) max. ATS200,000.- payable in2instalments.
(b) Guarantees upto80%ofinvestment credits (max. ATS2millions).
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Average subsidy perproject: ATS45,000.-.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
Page77
ROOMS WITH ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES AND STAFF QUARTERS/SANITARY
INSTALLATIONS ATCAMPING SITES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Rooms withallmodern Conveniences andStaffQuarters/Sanitary Installations atCamping
sites.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31.3.1996.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Quality improvement.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheFederal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidy isprovided toSMEs intourism industry.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending oneligible investment volume.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
notsignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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RESTORATION PROGRAMME FOR MOUNTAIN RESCUE HUTS
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Restoration Programme forMountain Rescue Huts.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Restoration ofMountain Hutsaccording toenvironmental standards.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responsible national authority:
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheFederal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Mountain Hutowners.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythe
notification, fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notsignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Tourism Infrastructure Promotion Scheme, Tourismus Infrastruktur Förderung.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995; untilDecember 31st1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Quality improvement ofthetourist infrastructure.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Federal Ministry forEconomic Affairs.
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheFederal Ministry forEconomic Affairs
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidy isprovided toSMEs intourism industry.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending oneligible investment volume.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Insignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "TOURISM-MARKETING-PROMOTION-SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Tourism Marketing Promotion Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Scheme oftheAustrian tourism industry.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority: Ministry forEconomic Affairs
Background, legalbasis: Guidelines oftheFederal Ministry forEconomic Affairs
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thesubsidy isprovided toSMEs intourism industry.
How thesubsidy isprovided: depending oneligible investment volume.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notsignificant.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "REGIONAL INNOVATION PREMIUM"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programm "Regionale Innovationsprämie RIP", Programme "Regional Innovation Premium.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995, until31December 1999.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Assistance forinvestment projects inindustrial developing areas and/or restucturing areas
(smokestacks industrial areas, former mining areas).
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Guidelines fortheRegional Innovation Premium (January 1st1996 -December 31st1999)
General Guidelines forgranting public aid(June 7th1977)
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Federal Ministry ofScience andTransport
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Recipients maybe:manufacturers, industrial orproduction-related service companies.
Mechanism: -application bytheinvesting company
-decision ontheaidbyanindependent commission
-payment -generally intwoparts -afterproving investment-costs
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Thegrant perunitmayvarybetween ATS100,000.- andATS15million
Number ofprojects where thegrant perunitwasATS1million orbelow: 21
Number ofprojects where thegrant perunitwasATS2million orbelow: 26
Number ofprojects where thegrant perunitwasoverATS2million uptoATS5million: 21
Number ofprojects where thegrant perunitwasoverATS5million: 20
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "QUALITY CERTIFICATION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Quality Certification Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
From 1January 1993 to31December 1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Toprovide public assistance fortheimplementation ofaTotal Quality Management
(TQM)-System (e.g.according toISO9000 ff.etc.)andforthesearch ofnewbusiness areas.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Legalbackgroundforgrantingthesubsidy:InnovationandTechnologyFundAct(1987);Special
Guidelines onacombined AidScheme concerning atechnological andstructural Offensive ("Quality
Certification" and"Search fornewAreas ofBusiness Activity") fortheperiod from 1January 1993
to31December 1995.
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Federal Ministry ofScience andTransport.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Recipients maybe:themanufacturing industry, industrial orproduction-related service
companies.
Mechanism: -application bytheinvesting company
-decision onthegranted aidbyanindependent commission
-payment -mostly inonepart-afterproving theinvestment-costs
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy
Inpractice, thecashgrant perunitvaries between ATS50,000.- andATS350,000.- inprojects
subject totheQuality Certification; concerning other projects thecash grant varies between
ATS200,000.- andATS600,000.-.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FUND (ITF) -ERP“
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Innovation andTechnology Fund (R&D) -ERP.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Theprimary goaloftheInnovation &Technology Incentive (R&D) istoincrease the
technological efficiency ofinnovation bysupporting projects inthefields ofresearch, development
andtechnology transfer. Animportant aspect ofthesubsidy programme istheencouragement of
exchanging information between thescience andindustrial sectors aswellastheusers andtostimulate
cooperation between companies.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
-Legal basis: Innovation andTechnology Fund LawofDecember 30th1994, Federal Law
Gazette No.1105/1994
-Authority incharge oftheabove mentioned subsidy programme: Federal Ministry of
Transport andScience, Vienna
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through whatmechanism; whether afixed orafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, how
determined)
Subsidiesgrantedunderthisprogrammeareprovidedtoproducersandrelatedserviceproviders.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
SeeChapter 3.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Thenature ofWTO-data doesnotonlyrequire theongoing monitoring butalsoin-depth
evaluations. Such evaluations areregularily done aftertheendoftheconcerted actions within the
ITF-programme. Therefore thespecific dataforongoing concerted actions canbeprovided onlyafter
acertain period (twoorthree years afterthecompletion oftheconcerted actions).G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PART II
REGIONAL PROGRAMMES1
1Thisupdate notification covers 1995 and1996.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "GUIDELINES ONTHE PROVISION OF
NON-REPAYABLE GRANTS"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Guidelines ontheProvision ofnon-repayable Grants.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
GuidelinesontheProvisionofnon-repayableGrantsinaccordancewiththeBurgenlandEconomic
Assistance Actof1994 (ESLP of1994)
GENERAL GUIDELINES ONTHE GRANTING OFAID
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund, Office oftheRegional Government ofCarinthia.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
-modernisation ofbusinesses
-improvement oftourism
-specialisation andimprovement packages forbusinesses.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Economic Assistance Fund Act
General Guideline forGranting Aid
Authority forgranting thesubsidy: Carinthian Economic Support Fund.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Onthebasis ofsec.4para. 5oftheEconomic Assistance Fund ActG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notavailable.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.
IMPACT PROGRAMME "RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Impact Programme "Research andDevelopement", Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund,
Office oftheRegional Government ofCarinthia.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
-modernisation ofbusiness
-improvement oftourism
-specialisation andimprovement packages forbusinesses.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy (including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted)
Economic Promotion Fund Actasamended
Guideline forGranting AidtoResearch, Development andInnovation Projects
Authority forgranting thesubsidy: Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Enterprises fulfilling thecriteria oftheEconomic Promotion Fund ActandtheGuideline for
Granting AidtoResearch, Development andInnovation Projects.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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IMPULSE PROGRAMME "STAFF QUARTERS"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Impulse Programme "Staff Quarters", Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund, Office ofthe
Regional Government ofCarinthia.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
-modernisation ofbusinesses
-improvement oftourism
-specialisation andimprovement packages forbusinesses.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy (including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted)
Economic Assistance Fund Actasamended.
Guideline forGranting AidtotheConstruction ofStaffQuarters
Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Onthebasis oftheEconomic Assistance Fund ActandtheGuideline forGranting Aidtothe
Construction ofStaffQuarters.
IMPACT PROGRAMME "AID FOR RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING INTOURISM"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Impact Programme “AidforRescue andRestructuring inTourism “,Carinthian Economic
Assistance Fund, Office oftheRegional Government ofCarinthia.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
-modernisation ofbusinesses
-improvement oftourism
-specialization andimprovement packages forbusinessesG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy (including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted)
Economic Assistance Fund Actasamended.
Guideline onGranting AidforRescue andRestructuring inTourism
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
OnthebasisoftheEconomic Assistance FundActandtheGuideline onGranting AidforRescue
andRestructuring inTourism.
PROGRAMME "AID BASED ONSECTION 4PARAGRAPH 5OFTHE
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUND ACT"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Aid based onSection 4Paragraph 5oftheEconomic Assistance Fund Act",
Carinthian Economic Assistance Fund, Office oftheRegional Government ofCarinthia; .
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
-modernisation ofbusiness
-improvement oftourism
-specialization andimprovement packages forbusinesses
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Economic Promotion Fund Act.
Aidbased onSec.4Para. 5oftheEconomic Assistance Fund Act.
Authority granting thesubsidy: Carinthian Economic Support Fund.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Onthebasis ofsec.4para. 5oftheEconomic Assistance Fund Act.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
PROGRAMME "PARTICIPATION SCHEME WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK
OFTHE CONCEPT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF
CARINTHIAN WINTERSPORTS FACILITIES ASWELL ASPARTICIPATION
INOTHER TOURISM FACILITIES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Participation Scheme within theFramework oftheConcept fortheDevelopment
andImprovement ofCarinthian Wintersports Facilities aswellasParticipation inother Tourism
Facilities" bytheCarinthian Cable CarandMountain Road Company, Ltd.inaccordance withthe
Stipulations ofSection 3ofitsCompany Contract.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Subject ofthesubsidies istheconstruction andthemaintenance ofstreets, chair-lifts and
slow-moving liftsaswellastheconstruction aswellasthemaintenance ofother enterprises which
areofdirect orindirect usetothepurpose ofthecompany ortourism, including activities inconnection
withthedevelopment andtheadministration oftourist regions andparticipation insuchenterprises.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Section 3oftheCompany Contract oftheCarinthian Mountain Cable CarandMountain Road
Company, Ltd./Authority granting thesubsidy: Carinthian Mountain RailRoad andMountain Street
Company, Ltd.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “BABEG PARTICIPATION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme“BABEGStake-HoldingAction",CarinthianSettlementandShare-HoldingCompany,
Office oftheRegional Government ofCarinthia.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Authority granting thesubsidy: BABEG Carinthian Industrial Settlement andShare-Holding
Company.
"ERP-ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME OFLOWER AUSTRIA"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
"ERP-Enhancement Programme ofLower Austria", Office oftheRegional Government of
Lower Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department WST-3 oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Physical persons andlegal entities aswellaspartnerships under private laworcommercial
law.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS13million.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable.
PROGRAMME "SPECIAL TOURISM CASES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Special Tourism Cases", Office oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department WST-3 oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Physical persons andlegalentities aswellaspartnerships under civillawandcommercial law
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS4.3million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “LOWER AUSTRIAN PARTICIPATION MODEL -PARTICIPATION
INTHE TOURISM INDUSTRY"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Lower Austrian Participation Model -Participation intheTourism Industry “,
Office oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department WST-3 oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Physical persons andlegalentities aswellaspartnerships under private lawandcommercial
law.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS4.7million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notrelevant (nostatistical dataavailable).
PROGRAMME “PRO TOURISM"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “ProTourism “,Office oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department WST-3 oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Physical persons andlegalentities aswellaspartnerships under private lawandcommercial
law.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS12.5million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable.
PROGRAMME "LOWER AUSTRIAN CREDIT GUARANTEE"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Lower Austrian Credit Guarantee"
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments andequipment media offirms.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheFederal Government oftheProvince ofLower Austria/Lower
Austrian Institute forEconomic Support.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises andfirms intrade aswellasenterprises intheservice industries.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS3million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
There arenotanystatistical dataavailable.
PROGRAMME “LOWER AUSTRIA PARTICIPATION GUARANTEES -SUPPORT
OFSTAKES BYSUBSIDIES AND GUARANTEES OFTHE LOWER AUSTRIAN
INVESTMENT COMPANY"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Lower Austrian Participation Guarantees.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments andequipment media offirms.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheFederal Government oftheProvince ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises andfirms intrade aswellasenterprises intheservice industries.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS1million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
There arenotanystatistical data.
PROGRAMME "DEVELOPMENT MEASURES OFTHE LOWER AUSTRIAN
BORDER REGION COMPANY LTD."
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Development Measures oftheLower Austrian Border Region Company Ltd.".
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Thesupport isgiven essentially toprojects intrade andindustry intheborder areaofLower
Austria. Itisasubsidy withregional orientation, regions NUTS 3,exclusively under Goal5bbased
onlowinterest rateloans (duration ofeight years, twoyears without repayments) observing thenet
cashgrant equivalents asfixed bytheESAin1994.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Company contract ofJune25th1975 between theFederal Government ofAustria andthe
Regional Government ofLower Austria; granting ofsubsidies under thisprogramme hasstarted on
thedayofconcluding thecontract; unlimited duration.
-Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy:
Company fortheSupport oftheRegions intheBorder BeltofLower Austria Ltd.(acompany
ofwhich either 50%belong totheFederal State andtheRegion ofLower Austria).
Persons tocontact: Managing Directors Mag. Gerhard Schmid; Dr.Walter Guggenberger.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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-Procedure ofgranting thesubsidy:
Application procedures inaccordance withtheGuideline oftheLower Austrian Border Region
Company Ltd., decision ontheaidbythesupervisory board.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Inprincipletheaidisintendedforenterprisesoftheproducingsector(newlocationsorexpansion
projects intheborder areaofLower Austria).
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
There isnostatistical dataavailable.
PROGRAMME "REGIONAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Regional Investment Promotion Scheme" (support ofinvestments bysoftloans,
interest subsidies.
2. Period covered bythenotification.
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises aswellasenterprises oftheservice industries.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS335million (thisamount includes bothinterest
aid,grants andloans).
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable.
PROGRAMME “SCHEME TOPROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT OFENTERPRISES “
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Scheme topromote theEstablishment ofEnterprises.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments byinterest aid,grants andloans .
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises andfirms intrade aswellasenterprises intheservice industries.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS30million (thisamount includes bothinterest
aid,grants andloans).G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nostatistical dataavailable.
PROGRAMME "LOWER AUSTRIAN INNOVATION PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Lower Austrian Innovation Promotion Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Aidtointagibles forSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises andcommercial firms aswellasenterprises intheservice industries.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS35million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME “JOBPREMIUM INASSISTED AREAS N0.1“
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "JobPremium inAssisted Areas No.1".
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support ofinvestments.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Department V/2oftheOffice oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Industrial enterprises andcommercial firms aswellasenterprises intheservice industries.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Annual amount budgeted forthesubsidy: ATS15million.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodata.
PROGRAMME “SPECIAL DISTRICT HEATING PROMOTION SCHEME “
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “Special District Heating Promotion Scheme “,Office oftheRegional Government
ofLower Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Thegoalofthisscheme isthesupport offacilities forlocaldistrict heating systems.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria, Department BD-Office forEnergy.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through whatmechanism; whether afixed orfluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, how
determined)
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME “AIDMEASURES OFTHE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OFLOWER
AUSTRIA FOR ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme “AidMeasures oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria foreconomic
Investment preserving theEnvironment", Office oftheRegional Government ofLower Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Thegoalofthisprogramme istoencourage investment tomeet mandatory environmental
standards anditsimprovement.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
-Authority incharge ofgranting thesubsidy: Department R/3oftheOffice oftheRegional
Government ofLower Austria.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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-Legislation under which subsidies (inaccordance withthisprogramme) aregranted:
-Guidelines ontheAidProgramme ofLower Austria forenvironmental protection.
-Guidelines ontheAidtoIndustry forenvironmental Protection Measures (BKA U1,ÖKK).
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through whatmechanism; whether afixed orafluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter, how
determined)
Mainly tomanufacturers withfluctuating amount perunit.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere itisnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Average subsidy perunitin1995: ECU 4,280.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nostatistics available.
LOCATION OFENTERPRISES IMPULSE PROGRAMME (UPPER AUSTRIA)
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Location ofEnterprises Impulse Programme, Upper Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective
HorizontalAidSchemeforthestimulationofregionallysignificantenterprisesandenlargements.
Purpose ofthesubsidy
Support oftheinfrastructural development bylocation ofenterprises, especially inthe"National
Regional Development Areas" (NUTS level3).These regions areentirely eligible foreconomic aid
under objectives 2(Steyr) and5b.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Legislation: Resolution oftheOberösterreichische Landesregierung (Upper Austrian Regional
Government) dated 19091994. Responsibility forexecution: Office oftheUpper Austrian Regional
Government, Dept. ofCrafts, Trade andIndustries).
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Aidisprovided toproducers ofgoods (craftsmen andindustrialists) andservices aswellas
totraders intheformofinterest subsidies. Theloansareawarded byKommunalkredit AGatcommercial
terms, whereas theinterest subsidies arefunded through thebudget ofLandOberösterreich. Thebudget
providedforthispurposeisATS100millionforthewholeduration(1994-1996),includingtheremaining
time-span of5years forwhich interest subsidies arestillawarded inrespect topending loans.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Subsidy perunit:ATS603,632.- (average value).
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable duetolackofstatistics.
"TOURISM IMPULSE PROGRAMME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Tourism Impulse Programme (TIP), Upper Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Policy objective: Horizontal aidscheme (intended as"top-up" tocertain federal aidschemes)
toimprove thequality ofsupply inthetourism sector.
Purpose oftheaid:Aidforinvestment projects forthefollowing activities:
(a) Hotels andguest houses, restaurants andcatering
(b) indoor sports andrecreation facilities
(c) supplementary andauxiliary investmentsG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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Target group: SMEs (unless projects exceed regional significance).
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Legislation: Resolution oftheOberösterreichische Landesregierung (Upper Austrian Regional
Government) dated 28111994 Responsibility forexecution: AmtderOÖ.Lan-desregierung, Abt.
Gewerbe (Office oftheUpper Austrian Regional Government, Dept. ofCrafts, Trade andIndustries).
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Subsidies areprovided toentrepreneurs ofthetourism sector (accomodation, catering, leisure
industry andrelated services). For1995, theaidconsisted oninterest subsidies, paidintwo
approximately equal instalments, successively ataninterval of12months totheÖsterreichische
Kommunalkredit AG,whoarranges thecredit procedure.
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
(Committed) subsidy perunit(1995): ATS691,376 (GCGE; average value).
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable duetolackofstatistics.
EURO-ECONOMIC PROMOTION PROGRAMME, UPPER AUSTRIA
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Euro-Economic Promotion Programme, Upper Austria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective
Horizontal AidScheme fordevelopment ofmaterial andimmaterial investments within the
Community frame orstateaidstoSMEs (resp. tobigenterprises within the"deminimis" rule)
recommended bytheEC.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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Purpose ofthesubsidy
Supportoftheeconomicdevelopment,especiallyofthe"NationalRegionalDevelopmentAreas"
NUTS level3).These regions areentirely eligible foreconomic aidunder objectives 2(Steyr) and
5b.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Legislation: Resolution oftheOberösterreichische Landesregierung (Upper Austrian Regional
Government) dated 24041995 Responsibility forexecution: Amt deroberösterreichischen
Landesregierung, Abt.Gewerbe (Office oftheUpper Austrian Regional Government, Dept. ofCrafts,
Trade andIndustries).
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Subsidies areprovided toproducers ofgoods (craftsmen andindustrialists) andservices aswell
astotraders. Thesubsidy isprovided byimmediate anddirect payment totherecipients, after
satisfaction oftheeligibility conditions. Calculation: Attheaverage approx. 6%oftheeligible amount
ofinvestment (exact amount depending onjobscreated etc.).
6. Subsidy perunit, orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount
budgeted forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious
year). Where provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification,
fortheprevious year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Subsidy perunit:ATS80,692.- (average value)
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statistics ofproduction, consumption, imports andexports ofthesubsidized product(s) or
sector(s)
Nodataavailable duetolackofstatistics.
PROGRAMME "FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OFTHE ECONOMIC
STRUCTURE OFSALZBURG"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "Fund fortheImprovement oftheEconomic Structure ofSalzburg" Office ofthe
Regional Government ofSalzburg.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Creating andsecuring highquality employment intheLand ofSalzburg. Forthispurpose,
thefollowing aspects arenecessary inparticular:
-theimprovement oftheregional economy, especially intheSouthern partsoftheregion;
-theincrease oftheeconomic capability ofthefirms inSalzburg;
-thestructural improvement ofbranches andfirms intheLand ofSalzburg;
-theimprovement oftheeducation andpost-graduate studies foremployees fromSalzburg.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
-Salzburg Structural Improvement Act,Land Law1975 Gazette No.87asamended and
theregulation No.6/1976;
-Guideline oftheFundCommission oftheStructural Improvement FundonGranting special
subsidies forstructural Improvement ofOctober 1st1991.
PROGRAMME "STATE AIDFOR OPERATIONAL INNOVATIONS INSALZBURG"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "State Aidforoperational Innovations inSalzburg", Office oftheRegional
Government ofSalzburg.
2. Period covered bythenotification.
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support forenterprises totakemeasures which directly result ininnovation projects, inorder
tocontribute totheimprovement ofthechances ofthefirmonitsmarkets, thesecuring oftheexistence
andtheimprovement oftherevenue strength, thecreation ofadditional qualified employment, the
improvement ofworking condition andtothereduction oftheuseofrawmaterials andtheuseof
waste products respectively.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Agreement oftheRegional Government ofSalzburg of24March 1980.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "STATE AIDFOR THE FACILITATION OFFINANCING
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OFENTERPRISES AS
WELL ASTHE FOUNDATION OFINNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "State AidfortheFacilitation ofFinancing industrial Property fortheEstablishment
ofEnterprises aswellastheFoundation ofInnovation andTechnology Centres", Office oftheRegional
Government ofSalzburg.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Support under thisprogramme isaimed atfacilitating thepurchase ofrealestate necessary for
thesettlement and/or themovement offirms.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Agreements oftheRegional Government ofSalzburg ofMarch 14th1990, of9February 1994
aswellasof30January 1995 ontheSubsidies granted toPlaces ofFirms intheLand ofSalzburg.
PROGRAMME "STATE AIDFOR TOURISM"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
State AidProgramme forTourism, Styria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport SMEs inthetourism branche .
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Styrian regional government
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
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6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
---
"PROGRAMME FOR THE FOUNDATION OFSMALL AND MEDIUM
SIZED ENTERPRISES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
State AidProgramme forthefoundation ofsmall andmedium sized enterprises, Styria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport thefoundation ofSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Sytrian regional government.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
SMEs.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
---
STATE AIDPROGRAMME FOR THE SETTLEMENT OFNEW ENTERPRISES
AND THE EXPANSION OFEXISTING ENTERPRISES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
State AidProgramme forthesettlement ofnewenterprises andtheexpansion ofexisting
enterprises.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/orpurpose
Support ofthesettlement ofnewenterprises andtheexpansion ofexisting enterprises.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Styrian regional government.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
(a) forthree most recent years forwhich statistics areavailable;
(b) foraprevious representative year, which, where possible andmeaningful, should bethe
latest yearpreceding theintroduction ofthesubsidy orpreceding thelastmajor change
inthesubsidy.
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "GUIDELINES OFTHE STYRIAN ECONOMIC PROMOTION AGENCY"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Guidelines oftheStyrian Economic Promotion Agency, Styria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport entrepreneurs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Styrian regional government.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
---
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
---
STATE AIDPROGRAMME FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
State aidprogramme forsmall andmedium sized enterprises, Styria.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tosupport SMEs.
4. Background amdauthority forthesubsidy
Styrian regional government.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
ToSMEs.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
---
PROGRAMME "LOCATION AND CREATION OFKEY INDUSTRIES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
ROSP (Regional Planing Focal Point Programme)- Focal Point: Location andcreation ofkey
industries; Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports thelocation andcreation ofkeyindustries by
providing grants.
Objectives ofthescheme: AidtoSMEs, aidtoR&D, sectoral aidforbusiness andindustry.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Department 1d-Resolution oftheTyrolian
Regional Government dated 8November 1994 andof15December 1994.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided (whether toproducers, toexporters, orothers;
through what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit;ifthelatter,
howdetermined)
Thesubsidies areprovided tokeyindustries.
Kind andamount ofsubsidy: investment subsidy: 5%orinspecial cases, 10%ofeligible
costs; jobcreation: maximum ATS50,000.- foreachjobcreated.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "SCHEME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OFINDUSTRIAL SITES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
ROSP (Regional Planing Focal Point Programme)- Focal Point: Scheme fortheDevelopment
ofIndustrial Sites. TIROL.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports thedevelopment ofindustrial sitesbyproviding
grants.
Objectives ofthescheme: AidtoSMEs, sectoral aidforbusiness andindustry.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
OfficeoftheTyrolianRegionalGovernment,Department1d-ResolutionoftheTyrolianRegional
Government dated 8November 1994 andof15December 1994.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toenterprises andcommunities.
Kindandamount ofsubsidy: forthedevelopment ofindustrial sitessubsidies uptoamaximum
of50%(indisadvantaged areas), oramaximum of25%ofeligible project costs areprovided.
Forrailway infrastructure projects: max. 15%orinspecial cases max: 25%ofeligible project
costs.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "REGIONAL PLANNING RELOCATION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
ROSP (Regional Planing Focal Point Programme)- Focal Point: Regional Planning Relocation
Scheme TIROL.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports therelocation ofenterprises inaccordance with
regional planning objectives byproviding grants.
Objectives ofthescheme: AidtoSMEs, sectoral aidforbusiness andindustry.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
OfficeoftheTyrolianRegionalGovernment,Department1d-ResolutionoftheTyrolianRegional
Government dated 11November 1994 andof15December 1994.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toindustrial enterprises .
Kind andamount ofsubsidy: 10%ofeligible costs.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
DISTRICT HEATING AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SCHEME
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
ROSP(RegionalPlaningFocalPointProgramme)-FocalPoint:DistrictHeatingandPhotovoltaic
Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports district heating andphotovoltaic projects bygrants.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, environmental aid,energy-saving.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
OfficeoftheTyrolianRegionalGovernment,Department1d-ResolutionoftheTyrolianRegional
Government dated 15December 1994.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toenterprises, communities, farmers.
**subsidies fortheinvestment inbiomass -thermal supply systems: between 16%and25%ofeligible
costs;
**Grants: ATS5,000.- orATS15,000.- forhousehold;
**forspecial solar energy andphotovoltaic projects 40%ofeligible costs arefinanced bygrants;
**forstudies andconcepts: maximum 45%.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFSMALL CATERING"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
ROSP (Regional Planing Focal Point Programme)- Focal Point: Creation andDevelopment
ofSmall Catering Enterprises, Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports thecreation anddevelopment ofsmall catering
enterprises byproviding grants.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, sectoral aidforthecatering tradeG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
OfficeoftheTyrolianRegionalGovernment,Department1d-ResolutionoftheTyrolianRegional
Government dated 15December 1994.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs ofthecatering industry.
Kkind ofsubsidy: themaximum amount ofthesubsidy is50%ofeligible project costs.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
---
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "INNOVATION AND FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Promotion ofResearch, Development Innovation andFlexible Automation Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol promotes R&D,innovation andflexible automation with
grants.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, aidforR&D, sectoral aidforbusiness andindustry.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted.
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Section 1d-Resolution oftheTyrolian Regional
Government dated 2February 1993 andgeneral rules of2February 1993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs.
Type ofsubsidies: F&Esubsidies: incooperation withtheFFF(Forschungsförderungsfonds/
Research Promotion Fund inVienna)and ITF(Innovations- undTechnologiefonds Innovation and
Technology Promotion Fund), innovation projects: grants ofupto10%ofeligible costs, flexible
automation: upto40%ofsoftware costs, maximum: ATS150,000.-.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Compare withpoint V.1.andV.2.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
TYROLEAN PUB PROMOTION
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Tyrolean PubPromotion Scheme, Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports measures topreserve traditional Tyrolean pubs.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, sectoral aidforcatering businesses.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Department 1dResolution oftheTyrolian Regional
Government dated 13.10.1992 andgeneral rules of2February 1993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided tosmall andmedium sized traditional catering enterprises, pubs,
which arealsosupported byBÜRGES subsidies.
Amount ofsubsidies: 2%areadded totheBÜRGES interest subsidies.
Fornewenterprises: thesame amount astheBÜRGES subsidy
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Notavailable.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "CREATION OFSTAFF QUARTERS INTOURISM SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Creation ofStaffQuarters intheTourism Sector TIROL.
2. Period covered bythenotification
Unlimited 1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol promotes investments bytourist enterprises instaffquarters
toimprove theirinternational competitiveness.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, sectoral aidforthecatering trade.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Department 1d
Resolution oftheTyrolean Regional Government dated 2February 993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs ofthetourist industry (members oftheTourism Department
oftheTyrolean Chamber ofCommerce).
Kind ofsubsidy: interest subsidy 2%peryear(for10years).
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Interest subsidy 2%peryear(for10years).
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
"SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR STRENGTHENING THE TYROLEAN ECONOMY/
TYROLEAN IMPULSE PROGRAMME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Tyrolean Impulse Programme; Special Programme forStrengthening theTyrolean Economy;
Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports thefinancing ofmeasures tostimulate theregional
economy byproviding grants.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, aidforR&D, environmental aid,energy-saving, sectoral
aiddepends onfocus.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolean Regional Government, Department 1d-Resolution oftheTyrolian Regional
Government dated 5October 1993, general rules of2February 1993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toSMEs, larger enterprises ofspecial regional orpublic interest,
communities.
Kind andamount ofthesubsidies:
1. oneoffgrant,
2. 10% ofeligible costs, insome cases itmayreach 20% ofproject costs, within the
maximum ofATS5,000,000.-
3. incombination withother subsidies: maximum of30%, orinspecial cases max. 50%.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Compare withpoint V.1.andV.2.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
TYROLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
AidtoIndustry forEnvironmental Protection Measures, Tyrolean Environmental Protection
Scheme.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegional Government ofTyrol supports environmental investments byproviding interest
subsidies.
Objectives ofscheme: AidtoSMEs, environmental aid,energy-saving, sectoral aidforbusiness
andindustry.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Section 1d
Resolution oftheTyrolian Regional Government dated 2February 1993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Nosubsidies were provided in1995.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Compare withpoint V.1.andV.2.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
NATIONAL PARK SCHEME HOHE TAUERN
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
National ParkScheme Hohe Tauern, Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Financial assistance formeasures promoting economic development oftheHohe Tauern National
Parkregion tocompensate fortherestrictions resulting from thecreation oftheNational Park.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Dpartment 1d
Resolution oftheTyrolian Regional Government dated 8March 1994.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
- Thesubsidies areprovided toprivat persons, enterprises, cooperatives, societies
communities.
- Type ofsubsidies: grants, interest subsidies, softloans orcombinations thereof amount
ofsubsidies:
Forenterprises: upto30%ofeligible costs; fornoncommercial public projects: upto70%,
forplanning: upto100%,within themaximum level.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
Compare withpoint V.1.andV.2.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
TYROLEAN CREDIT GUARANTEE COMPANY
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Guarantees bytheTyrolean Credit Guarantee Company, Tyrol.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
TheRegion ofTyrol andtheTyrolean chamber ofcommerce support investments withcredit
guarantees bytheTyrolean Credit Guarantee Company.
Objective ofscheme: AidtoSMEs.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy; including identification ofthelegislation under which
itisgranted
Office oftheTyrolian Regional Government, Section 1d-Resolution oftheTyrolian Regional
Government dated 23.2.1994 andgeneral rules of2February 1993.
5. Towhomandhowthesubsidyisprovided(whethertoproducers,toexporters,orothers;through
what mechanismn; whether afixed ororfluctuating amount perunit; ifthelatter, how
determined)
Thesubsidies areprovided toenterprises which aredefined under §§35-40, except §38by
thelawofthechamber ofcommerce.
Type ofsubsidies: guarantees.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsdy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Grants forresearch anddevelopment.
2. Dataofmost recent approval bytheCommission, Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Tocreate newproducts andprocesses
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responsible national authority, background, legalbasis: based onGuidelines oftheRegional
Government ofVorarlberg.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Access ispossible foranyenterprise ofthemanufacturing orservice sectors.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
1995: contribution: ATS2,726,300.-, loans: 4,754,875.-.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "EXPORT CAPABILITY AND INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIVENESS PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Export capability andinternational competitiveness promotion scheme, Vorarlberg.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995. Theprogramme expired on31December 1995.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Toinitiate international activities.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority, background, legalbasis: based onGuidelines oftheRegional
Government ofVorarlberg.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Exporters.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
1995: ATS938,369.-.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.
PROGRAMME "INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RAIL HAULAGE"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Subsidies fortheConstruction ofconnecting Railway Lines; infrastructure forrailhaulage;
Vorarlberg.
2. Period covered bythenotification
Until 31December 1999.
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Infrastructure forrailhaulage.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Responible national authority, background, legalbasis: based onGuidelines oftheRegional
Government ofVorarlberg.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Private firms.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
1995: ATS3,597,210.-.
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheextent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Notavailable.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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PROGRAMME "VIENNA INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme"ViennaInnovationandTechnologyPromotionScheme",ViennaEconomicAssistance
Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
AidforR&D.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of17December 1993.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
Thequestion ofwhoarethebeneficiaries (manufacturers, exporters, others) ofthesubsidies
granted under thisprogramme cannot beanswered forsmall andverysmall actions based onthedata
statement hereof. Forsubsidies which aresubject toafullreport obligation, werefertothedistinction
according totheNACE-Code.
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanation
7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetradeeffects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheexetent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Nostatistical dataavailable.
PROGRAMME "CFC PROMOTION SCHEME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Vienna Economic Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Environmental aidforSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of23October 1992.
PROGRAMME "PROMOTION SCHEME FOR THE USEOF
GROUND WATER BYENTERPRISES"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme"PromotionSchemefortheUseofGroundWaterbyEnterprises",ViennaEconomic
Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Environmental aid.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy.
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of23October 1992.
PROGRAMME "C-TECH PROMOTION"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Programme "C-Tech Promotion Scheme" ("Promotion ofcomputer-assisted Technologies for
Aiding technical Operations"),Vienna Economic Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
AidforSMEs, R&D.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of30September 1992.G/SCM/N/25/EEC
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HOTEL MODERNISATION PROGRAMME
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
Hotel Modernisation Programme, Vienna Economic Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCity
ofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Modernisation, fireprevention measures.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Authority granting thesubsidy: Wiener Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds; Decision oftheVienna
Community Council of30June1989.
"VIENNA STRUCTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
"Vienna Structural andEnvironmental Improvement Programme", Vienna Economic Assistance
Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Environmental aid,energy saving, aidtoemployment.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of23October 1992.
5. Towhom andhowthesubsidy isprovided
6. Subsidy perunit,orincasewhere isnotpossible, thetotalamount ortheannual amount budgeted
forthesubsidy (indicating, ifpossible, theaverage subsidy perunitintheprevious year). Where
provisions ofperunitsubsidy information (fortheyearcovered bythenotification, forthe
previous year, orboth) isnotpossible, afullexplanationG/SCM/N/25/EEC
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7. Statistical datapermitting anassessment ofthetrade effects ofthesubsidy. Thespecific nature
andscope ofsuchstatistics islefttothejudgement ofthenotifying Member. Totheexetent
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, itisdesirable thatsuchinformation include
statisticsofproduction,consumption,importsandexportsofthesubsidizedproduct(s)orsector(s)
Nostatistical dataavailable.
"PROGRAMME FOR MODERNIZING AND IMPROVING THE
COMPETITIVENESS OFVIENNESE PRINTING FIRMS"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
"Programme forModernizing andImproving theCompetitiveness ofViennese Printing Firms",
Vienna Economic Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCityofVienna.
2. Period covered bythenotification
2March 1994; 1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
AidtoSMEs.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of19November 1993.
"GARAGE PROMOTION PROGRAMME"
1. Titleofthesubsidy programme
"Garage Promotion Programme", Vienna Economic Assistance Fund, Magistrate oftheCity
ofVienna;.
2. Period covered bythenotification
2March 1994; 1995
3. Policy objective and/or purpose ofthesubsidy
Environmental aid,traffic improvement, creation ofparking space.
4. Background andauthority forthesubsidy
Decision oftheVienna Community Council of2March 1990.