
Article 1 
The aid scheme for research and development, environmental protection, mining training and mining safety which Spain implemented in favour of coalmining undertakings in the Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon in 2001 and 2002 on the basis of the Orders of the Regional Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of 19 December 2000 and 19 December 2001 governing the granting of aid for mining is compatible with the common market within the meaning of Article 87(3) of the Treaty.
Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.
Done at Brussels, 30 March 2004.
For the Commission
Loyola DE PALACIO
Vice-President