
Article 1 
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 3 February 2016.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
ANNEX

In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 794/2004, Parts III.12.A to III.12.Q, are replaced by the following:
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PART III. 12 
Please note that this general information sheet for the notification of State aid applies to all sectors covered by the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014–2020 (‘the Guidelines’). In addition for all measures covered by the Guidelines the relevant Supplementary Information Sheet must be completed.
 0.  1. 
the measure contributes to a well-defined objective of common interest;the need for State intervention: a State aid measure must be targeted towards a situation where aid can bring about a material improvement that the market cannot deliver itself, by remedying a well-defined market failure;the appropriateness of the aid measure: the proposed aid measure must be an appropriate policy instrument to address the objective of common interest;the incentive effect: the aid must change the behaviour of the undertaking(s) concerned in such a way that it engages in an additional activity which it would not carry out without the aid or it would carry out in a restricted or different manner;the proportionality of the aid (aid limited to the minimum necessary): the aid amount must be limited to the minimum needed to induce the activity in the sector concerned;the avoidance of major undue negative effects on competition and trade between Member States: the negative effects of aid must be sufficiently limited, so that the overall balance of the measure is positive;transparency of aid: Member States, the Commission, economic operators, and the public must have easy access to all relevant acts and to pertinent information about the aid granted thereunder.
 2. 
the obligation for the beneficiary to have its headquarters in the relevant Member State or to be predominantly established in that Member State;the obligation for the beneficiary to use nationally produced goods or national services;a restriction on the possibility for the beneficiaries to exploit the research, development and innovation results in other Member States;other non-severable violation of European Union law.

If one of these points is answered positively, please note that in accordance with point (41) of the Guidelines such aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (44) of the Guidelines, such aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (44) of the Guidelines, such aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, this notification must be accompanied by such documentation.
 1.5. 

 yes  no
 1.6. 

 yes  no
 1.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, the Member State must provide with the notification information demonstrating that the aid will not result in an infringement of applicable Union environmental protection legislation.
 1.8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (52) of the Guidelines the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, could the Member State demonstrate the advantages of such a national aid instrument compared to the rural development programme measure at stake?

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 2.2. 

 yes  no

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

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 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, the Member State must demonstrate that the ecological, protective and recreational objectives aimed at cannot be achieved with the rural development like forestry measures referred to in sections 2.1 to 2.7 of Chapter 2 of Part II of the Guidelines.

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 2.4. 
aid towards the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for the preparation of applications for the recognition of quality schemesaid for knowledge transfer and information actionsaid for advisory servicesaid for farm replacement servicesaid for promotion measuresaid to compensate for the costs of the prevention and eradication of animal diseases and plant pestaid to the livestock sector

Please note that the aid must be granted to the final aid beneficiaries indirectly, in kind, by means of subsidised services. In these cases the aid must be paid to the provider of the service or activity in question.
 3.  3.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (70) of the Guidelines the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market, unless the aid is included in one of the categories listed in question 3.6 of this General Information Sheet.
 3.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, will the beneficiaries explain in the application, what would happen without aid (namely, the counterfactual scenario) and submit documentary evidence in support of the counterfactual scenario described in the application?


 yes  no
 3.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, will the undertaking concerned be required to prove that without the aid, it would face the risk of closure?


 yes  no
 3.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (73) of the Guidelines a counterfactual scenario is credible if it is genuine and relates to the decision-making factors prevalent at the time of the decision by the beneficiary regarding the project or activity concerned.
 3.5. 

((a)) the aid scheme establishes a right to aid in accordance with objective criteria and without further exercise of discretion by the Member State; and
((b)) the aid scheme has been adopted and in force before work on the aided project or activity has started?


 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (73) of the Guidelines do not apply.
 3.6. 

((a)) aid schemes for agricultural and forestry land consolidation in accordance with Sections 1.3.4. and 2.9.2. of Part II of the Guidelines and aid schemes for the forestry sector with ecological, protective and recreational objectives in accordance with Section 2.8 of Part II of the Guidelines and where:

((i)) the aid scheme establishes a right to aid in accordance with objective criteria and without further exercise of discretion by the Member State;
((ii)) the aid scheme has been adopted and in force before eligible costs in accordance with Sections 1.3.4 and 2.9.2 and Section 2.8. of Part II of the Guidelines are incurred by the beneficiary; and
((iii)) the aid scheme only covers SMEs?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((b)) aid for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 areas and to the Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (the Water framework directive) granted to SMEs in accordance with Section 1.1.6 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((c)) aid to areas facing natural or other specific constraints in accordance with Section 1.1.7 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((d)) aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences in accordance with Section 1.2.1.1 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((e)) aid to compensate for the damage caused by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to natural disaster in accordance with Section 1.2.1.2 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((f)) aid to compensate for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and plant pests and for losses caused by those animal diseases and plant pests in accordance with Section 1.2.1.3 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((g)) aid to cover the costs of the removal and destruction of fallen stock in accordance with Section 1.2.1.4 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((h)) aid to compensate for the damage caused by protected animals in accordance with Section 1.2.1.5 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((i)) aid to make good the damage in forests caused by animals regulated by law in accordance with Section 2.8.5 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((j)) investment aid for meeting standards in accordance with point (148)(a) and (b) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((k)) investment aid for meeting standards granted to SMEs in accordance with point (148)(c) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((l)) aid for investments in favour of conservation of cultural and natural heritage on the agricultural holding in accordance with Section 1.1.1.2 of Part II of the Guidelines, with the exception of individual aid which exceeds EUR 500 000 per undertaking per investment project?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((m)) aid for promotion measures in accordance with point (464)(b), (c) and (d) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((n)) aid for research and development in the agricultural and forestry sectors in accordance with Sections 1.3.6 and 2.9.1. of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((o)) aid for the maintenance, restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites in accordance with point (644)(e) of the Guidelines, with the exception of investment aid associated with the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites, which exceeds the notification thresholds set out in point (37)(c) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((p)) aid for the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value, in accordance with point (644)(a) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((q)) aid for the restoration of damage to forests from fires, natural disasters, adverse climatic events, plant pests, animal diseases, catastrophic events and climate change related events in accordance with Section 2.1.3 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
((r)) aid for the costs of treatment and preventing the spreading of pests and tree diseases and aid to make good the damage caused by the pests and tree diseases in accordance with Section 2.8.1 of Part II of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please note that points (70) to (74) of the Guidelines do not apply.
 3.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please specify how the aid has such an impact:

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If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (76) of the Guidelines, to allow a comprehensive assessment, the Member State must provide not only information concerning the aided project but also a comprehensive description of the counterfactual scenario, in which no aid is granted to the beneficiary by any public authority.

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (76) of the Guidelines the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

Please note that where no specific counterfactual scenario is known, the incentive effect can be assumed when there is a funding gap, that is to say when the investment costs exceed the net present value (NPV) of the expected operating profits of the investment on the basis of an ex ante business plan.
 4.  4.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (82) of the Guidelines, such aid cannot be considered as proportionate and therefore cannot be granted.
 4.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that point (82) of the Guidelines does not apply.
 4.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that this is a condition laid down in point (85) of the Guidelines.
 4.4. 

 yes  no

Please note that for the purposes of calculating the aid intensity and the eligible costs, all figures used must be taken before any deduction of tax or other charge. Please also note that value added tax (VAT) is not eligible for aid, except where it is not-recoverable under national VAT legislation.
 4.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, is the aid amount the gross grant equivalent of the aid?


 yes  no
 4.6. 

 yes  no

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


 yes  no

Please note that the eligible costs must be discounted to their value at the moment of granting the aid. Furthermore, the interest rate to be used for discounting purposes is the discount rate applicable on the date of granting the aid.
 4.7. 

 yes  no

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


 yes  no
 4.8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the maximum aid intensity for large investment projects must be scaled down to the adjusted aid amount as defined in point (35).31 of the Guidelines. In addition, large investment projects cannot benefit from the increased aid intensities for SMEs.
 4.9. 

 yes  no
 4.10. 
contain only elements that are verifiableare based on figures established by appropriate expertiseindicate clearly the source of the figures usedare differentiated to take account of regional or local site conditions and actual land use, where applicable anddo not contain elements linked to investment costs.
 4.11. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that as a general rule, individually notified investment aid will be considered to be limited to the minimum.
 4.12. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, does the Member State ensure that the aid amount is limited to the minimum on the basis of a ‘net-extra cost approach’?


 yes  no

Please note that the aid amount should not exceed the minimum necessary to render the project sufficiently profitable, for example, it should not lead to an increase of its internal rate of return (IRR) beyond the normal rates of return applied by the undertaking concerned in other investment projects of a similar kind or, if these rates are not available, to an increase of its IRR beyond the cost of capital of the undertaking as a whole or beyond the rates of return commonly observed in the sector concerned.
 4.13. 

 yes  no

The method explained in point (96) of the Guidelines must be used together with maximum aid intensities as a cap.
 4.14. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the Commission will verify whether the aid amount exceeds the minimum necessary to render the project sufficiently profitable, by using the method set out in point (96) of the Guidelines. Calculations used for the analysis of the incentive effect can also be used to assess if the aid is proportionate.
 4.15. 
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 4.16. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, does the total amount of State aid for an activity or project exceed the limits set by the aid ceilings laid down in the Guidelines?


 yes  no
 4.17. 

 yes  no

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


 yes  no

If yes, will those measures concern different identifiable eligible costs?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (100) of the Guidelines, the aid with identifiable eligible costs cumulated with any other State aid, in relation to the same eligible costs, can be partly or fully overlapping. However, does this cumulation result in exceeding the highest aid intensity or aid amount applicable to this aid under the Guidelines?


 yes  no
 4.18. 

 yes  no

If yes, is the aid in this case cumulated in respect of the same eligible costs and will such cumulation result in an aid intensity or aid amount exceeding that fixed in the Guidelines?


 yes  no
 4.19. 

 yes  no
 4.20. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, if the Union funds are not directly or indirectly under the control of the Member State, only the State aid will be considered for determining whether notification thresholds and maximum aid intensities and ceilings are respected, provided that the total amount of public funding granted in relation to the same eligible costs does not exceed the most favourable funding rate(s) laid down in the applicable rules of Union law.
 4.21. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that it should not be cumulated with aid for the compensation of material damage referred to in Sections 1.2.1.1, 1.2.1.2 and 1.2.1.3 of Part II of the Guidelines.

Please note that double funding of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment under Sections 1.1.5.1, 1.1.6, 1.1.8 and 3.5 of Part II of the Guidelines and equivalent practices referred to in Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council should be excluded. The revision clause provided for in point (724) of the Guidelines is also to ensure avoiding double funding.
 4.22. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that it should not be cumulated with aid for setting-up of producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector laid down in Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
 4.23. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that it should not be cumulated with business start-up aid for young farmers or the development of small farms as referred to in Article 19(1)(a)(i) and (iii) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 if such cumulation would result in an aid amount exceeding those laid down in the Guidelines.
 5.  5.1. 
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 5.2. 

 yes  no
 5.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please specify:

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 6.  6.1. 
the full text of the aid scheme and its implementing provisions or legal basis for individual aid, or a link to it;the identity of the granting authority/(ies);the identity of the individual beneficiaries, the form and amount of aid granted to each beneficiary, the date of granting, the type of undertaking (SME/large enterprise), the region in which the beneficiary is located (at NUTS level II) and the principal economic sector in which the beneficiary has its activities (at NACE group level). Such a requirement can be waived with respect of individual aid awards not exceeding the following thresholds:
((i)) EUR 60 000 for beneficiaries in the primary agricultural production;
((ii)) EUR 500 000 for beneficiaries in the sectors of the processing of agricultural products, the marketing of agricultural products, the forestry sector or activities falling outside the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty.
 6.2. 
0,06 to 0,5 only for primary agricultural production0,5 to 11 to 22 to 55 to 1010 to 3030 and more
 6.3. 
will be published after the decision to grant the aid has been takenwill be kept for at least 10 yearswill be available for the general public without restrictions

Please note that Member States will not be required to publish such information before 1 July 2016.
 6.4. 

 yes  no
 6.5. 
it falls within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 andit is either co-financed by the EAFRD or granted as additional national financing for such co-financed measures andthe individual aid award has already been published in accordance with Articles 111, 112 and 113 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013.

In that case the Member State should make a reference to the website referred to in Article 111 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 on the State aid website referred to in point (128) of the Guidelines.
 7.  7.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that such aid will not be authorised.

Please note that aid towards the cost of participating in trade fairs, or of studies or consultancy services needed for the launch of a new or existing product on a new market in principle does not constitute export aid.
 7.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, the system of financing must be notified.
 8. 
List of types of aids included in the Guidelines:
 1. Aid in favour of undertakings active in the primary production, processing and marketing of agricultural products
 1.1. Rural development measures
 1.1.1. Aid for investment
 1.1.1.1. Aid for investment in tangible assets and intangible assets on agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production
 1.1.1.2. Aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings
 1.1.1.3. Aid for investment concerning the relocation of farm buildings
 1.1.1.4. Aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products
 1.1.2. Start-up aid for young farmers and for the development of small farms
 1.1.3. Aid for the transfer of agricultural holdings
 1.1.4. Start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector
 1.1.5. Aid for agri-environment-climate and animal welfare commitments
 1.1.5.1. Aid for agri-environment-climate commitments
 1.1.5.2. Aid for animal welfare commitments
 1.1.6. Aid for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 areas and to the Water Framework Directive
 1.1.7. Aid to areas facing natural or other specific constraints
 1.1.8. Aid for organic farming
 1.1.9. Aid for the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes
 1.1.10. Aid for the provision of technical support in the agricultural sector
 1.1.10.1. Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions
 1.1.10.2. Aid for advisory services
 1.1.10.3. Aid for farm replacement services
 1.1.11. Aid for cooperation in the agricultural sector
 1.2. Risk and crisis management
 1.2.1. Aids to compensate for the damage to agricultural production or the means of agricultural production and to prevent damage
 1.2.1.1. Aid to make good the damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences
 1.2.1.2. Aid to compensate for damage caused by adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster
 1.2.1.3. Aid for the costs of the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and plant pests and aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases and plant pests
 1.2.1.4. Aid for fallen stock
 1.2.1.5. Aid to compensate for the damage caused by protected animals
 1.2.1.6. Aid for the payment of insurance premiums
 1.2.1.7. Aid for financial contributions to mutual funds
 1.2.2. Aid for Closing Production Capacity
 1.2.2.1. Closing of capacity for animal, plant or human health, sanitary, ethical or environmental reasons
 1.2.2.2. Closing of capacity for other reasons
 1.3. Other types of aid in the agricultural sector
 1.3.1. Aid to the livestock sector
 1.3.2. Aid for promotion measures in favour of agricultural products
 1.3.3. Aid for the outermost regions and the smaller Aegean islands
 1.3.4. Aid for agricultural land consolidation
 1.3.5. Aid for rescuing and restructuring undertakings in difficulty
 1.3.6. Aid for research and development in the agricultural sector
 2. Aid for the forestry sector which is co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), granted as additional national financing to such co-financed measures or granted as a pure State aid
 2.1. Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests
 2.1.1. Aid for afforestation and creation of woodland
 2.1.2. Aid for the establishment of agro-forestry systems
 2.1.3. Aid for the prevention and restoration of damage to forests from forest fires, natural disasters, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, other adverse climatic events, plant pests and catastrophic events
 2.1.4. Aid for investments improving the resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems
 2.1.5. Aid for investments in forestry technologies and in processing, in mobilising and in the marketing of forest products
 2.1.6. Aid for investments in infrastructure related to the development, modernisation or adaptation of forestry
 2.2. Aid for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 forest areas
 2.3. Aid for forest-environment and climate services and forest conservation
 2.4. Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in the forestry sector
 2.5. Aid for advisory services in the forestry sector
 2.6. Aid for cooperation in forestry sector
 2.7. Start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the forestry sector
 2.8. Other aid to the forestry sector with ecological, protective and recreational objectives
 2.8.1. Aid for specific forest actions and interventions with the primary objective to contribute to maintaining or to restoring forest ecosystem and biodiversity or the traditional landscape
 2.8.2. Aid for maintaining and improving the soil quality and ensuring a balanced and healthy tree growth in the forestry sector
 2.8.3. Restoration and maintenance of natural pathways, landscape elements and features and natural habitat for animals in the forestry sector
 2.8.4. Aid for maintaining roads to prevent forest fires
 2.8.5. Aid to make good the damage in forests caused by animals regulated by law
 2.8.6. Aid for establishing forest management plans
 2.9. Aid in the forestry sector aligned with the agricultural aid measures
 2.9.1. Aid for research and development in the forestry sector
 2.9.2. Aid for forestry land consolidation
 3. Aids in rural areas which are co-financed by the EAFRD or granted as additional national financing to such co-financed measures
 3.1. Aid for investments concerning the processing of agricultural products into non-agricultural products, the production of cotton or investments in the creation and development of non-agricultural activities
 3.2. Aid for basic services and village renewal in rural areas
 3.3. Business start-up aid for non-agricultural activities in rural areas
 3.4. Aid for agri-environment-climate commitments to other land managers and undertakings in rural areas not active in the agricultural sector
 3.5. Aid for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 areas to other land managers
 3.6. Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in rural areas
 3.7. Aid for advisory services in rural areas
 3.8. Aid for new participation of active farmers in quality schemes for cotton and foodstuffs
 3.9. Aid for information and promotion activities concerning cotton and foodstuffs covered by a quality scheme
 3.10. Aid for cooperation in rural areas
 3.11. Aid for the setting-up of mutual funds
 1.1.1.1. 
This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in tangible and intangible assets on agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production as described in Section 1.1.1.1 Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no
 2.2. 

 yes  no
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please do not reply to questions 2.4 to 2.17.
 2.4. 

 yes  no
 2.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.7. 

 yes  no
 2.8. 

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

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

 yes  no

If the reply to either points (a) or (b) is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.10. 
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 2.11. 

 yes  no
 2.12. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.13. 

 yes  no
 2.14. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.15. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.16. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.17. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that Member States must comply with the conditions laid down in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020 unless such aid is exempt from notification obligation (e.g. through the GBER).
 2.18. 
 (a)the improvement of the overall performance and sustainability of the agricultural holding, in particular through a reduction in production costs or the improvement and re-deployment of production; (b)the improvement of the natural environment, hygiene or animal welfare standards, provided that the investment concerned aims at going beyond the Union standard in force; (c)the creation and improvement of infrastructure related to the development, adaptation and modernisation of agriculture, including access to farm land, land consolidation and land improvement, the supply and saving of energy and water.
Please specify if another activity pursuing this objective is covered:
… (d)the achievement of agri-environmental-climate objectives, including biodiversity conservation status of species and habitats as well as enhancing the public amenity value of a Natura 2000 area or other high natural value systems, as long as the investments are non-productive.
Please specify if another activity pursuing this objective is covered:
… (e)the restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, protected animals and the prevention and risk mitigation of damage caused by those before-mentioned events and factors.
Please specify if another activity pursuing this objective is covered:
… (f)the setting up of young farmers for the first time in an agricultural holding as head of the holding in respect of investments to comply with Union standards applying to agricultural production, including occupational safety.
Please note that this objective justifies investment aid for a maximum period of 24 months from the date of the setting up. Is that deadline respected?

 yes  no (g)the implementation in Croatia of the Council Directive 91/676/EEC (the Nitrates Directive) within a maximum period of four years from the date of accession pursuant to Article 3(2) and Article 5(1) of that Directive; (h)the compliance with new requirements on undertakings active in the primary agricultural production imposed by Union law.
Please note that that objective justifies investment aid for a maximum period of 12 months from the date on which the new requirements imposed by the Union law become mandatory for the undertaking concerned. Is that deadline respected?

 yes  no (i)other (please specify):
…
…
If the investment pursues other objectives, please note that only investments pursuing one or more of the objectives listed in points (a) to (h) are eligible for support for investments in agricultural holdings.
 2.19. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property.
Was the cost of the amount of the land purchased equal or less than 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned?

 yes  no
If the answer is no, does the operation concern environmental conservation?

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, in exceptional and duly justified cases, a higher percentage may be permitted.
Please provide information concerning the exceptional and duly justified circumstances so that the Commission may assess the case in question.
…
… (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the assets; (c)the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; feasibility studies remain eligible costs even where based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred; (d)the acquisition or development of computer software and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks; (e)the expenses for non-productive investments linked to the objectives referred to in point (143)(d) of the Guidelines; (f)in the case of investment aimed at the restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases or plant pests and protected animals the eligible costs may include the costs incurred for restoring the production potential up to the level as it was at before the occurrence of those events; (g)in the case of investments aimed at the prevention of damage caused by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests and by protected animals, the eligible costs may include the costs of specific prevention actions aimed at reducing the consequences of such probable events. (h)other (please specify):
…
…
 2.20. 
 (a)the purchase of production rights, payment entitlements and annual plants; (b)the planting of annual plants; (c)the purchase of animals, with the exception of investments carried out for:
((i)) the purchase of animals for the objective of point (143)(e) of the Guidelines;
and
((ii)) for the purchase of breeding animals for the improvement of the genetic quality of the herd; for this exception the conditions set out in question 2.23 of this Supplementary Information Sheet must be fulfilled; (d)investments to comply with Union standards in force, with the exceptions referred to in point (148) of the Guidelines; (e)costs, other than those referred to point (144) of the Guidelines connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor’s margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges; (f)working capital.

If any of the costs referred to in points (a) to (f) is included, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.21. 

 yes  no
 2.22. 

 yes  no
 2.23. 
 (a)the aid may only be granted only for the purchase of breeding animals for the improvement of the genetic quality of the herd in beef cattle, sheep and goats; (b)only investments intended to improve the genetic quality of the stock through the purchase of high quality breeding animals, both male and female which are registered in herd books are eligible; (c)in the case of the replacement of existing breeding stock aid may be granted only for the replacement of animals which were not registered in a herd book; (d)only active farmers are eligible for aid; (e)only animals which ensure optimal reproductive potential for a certain period of time are purchased; to that end, only females purchased before delivering their first offspring are eligible; (f)purchased animals are to be kept in the herd for a period of at least four years.

Please note that conditions referred to in points (a) to (f) must be cumulatively fulfilled for investment aid in this particular case to be compatible with the internal market.
 2.24. 
 (a)a river basin management plan, as required under the terms of the Water Framework Directive, has been communicated to the Commission for the entire area in which the investment is to take place, as well as in any other areas whose environment may be affected by the investment; (b)the measures taking effect under the river basin management plan in accordance with Article 11 of the Water Framework Directive and of relevance to the agricultural sector have been specified in the relevant programme of measures; (c)water metering enabling the measurement of water use at the level of the supported investment is in place or will be put in place as part of the investment; (d)an investment in an improvement to an existing irrigation installation or element of irrigation infrastructure is eligible only if it is assessed ex-ante as offering potential water savings of a minimum of between 5 % and 25 % according to the technical parameters of the existing installations or infrastructure; (e)if the investment affects bodies of ground-or-surface water whose status has been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity: (i)the investment must ensure an effective reduction in water use, at the level of the investment, amounting to at least 50 % of the potential water saving made possible by the investment; (ii)in the case of an investment on a single agricultural holding, it must also result in a reduction to the agricultural holding's total water use amounting to at least 50 % of the potential water saving made possible at the level of the investment; the total water use of the holding must include water sold by the holding; (f)none of the conditions referred to in point (e) apply because the investment is made in an existing installation which affects only energy efficiency, or in the creation of a reservoir or in the use of recycled water which does not affect a body of ground or surface water; (g)for an investment resulting in a net increase of the irrigated area affecting a given body of ground or surface water:
 (i)the status of the water body has not been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity; and (ii)an environmental analysis shows that there will be no significant negative environmental impact from the investment. Such an environmental impact analysis must be either carried out or approved by the competent authority and may also refer to groups of holdings.Please note that the two criteria referred to in (i) and (ii) must both be fulfilled for investment aid in this particular case to be declared compatible with the internal market; (h)the condition referred to in point (g)(i) does not apply to investments resulting in a net increase of the irrigated area if:
 (i)the investment is combined with an investment in an existing irrigation installation or element of irrigation infrastructure assessed ex-ante as offering potential water savings of a minimum of between 5 % and 25 % according to the technical parameters of the existing installation or infrastructure; and (ii)the investment ensures an effective reduction in water use, at the level of the investment as a whole, amounting to at least 50 % of the potential water saving made possible by the investment in the existing irrigation installation or element of infrastructure;Please note that the two conditions referred to in (i) and (ii) of this point must both be fulfilled in order for the condition referred to in point (g)(i) not to apply. (i)the condition referred to in point (g)(i) does not apply to investments in the establishment of a new irrigation installation supplied with water from an existing reservoir approved by the competent authorities before 31 October 2013, if the following conditions are met:
 (i)the reservoir in question is identified in the relevant river basin management plan and is subject to the control requirements provided for in Article 11(3)(e) of the Water Framework Directive; (ii)on 31 October 2013, there was in force either a maximum limit on total abstractions from the reservoir or a minimum required level of flow in water bodies affected by the reservoir; (iii)the maximum limit or minimum required level of flow referred to in (ii) of this point, complies with the conditions set out in Article 4 of the Water Framework Directive; and (iv)the investment in question does not result in abstractions beyond the maximum limit in force on 31 October 2013 or result in a reduction of the level of flow in affected water bodies below the minimum required level in force on 31 October 2013.Please note that the four conditions referred to in (i) to (iv) of this point must be cumulatively fulfilled in order for the condition referred to in point (g)(i) not to apply.
 2.25. 

 yes  no
 2.26. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.27. 

((a)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the outermost regions;
((b)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the smaller Aegean Islands;
((c)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in Croatia for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in accordance with point (148)(b) of the Guidelines;
((d)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 period was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
((e)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in other regions;
((f)) … of the amount of the eligible costs for the purchase of breeding animals referred to in point (147) of the Guidelines.
 2.28. 
 (a)young farmers or farmers who have set up during the five years preceding the application for aid; (b)collective investments, such as storage facilities which are used by a group of farmers or facilities to prepare the agricultural products before marketing; and integrated projects covering several measures provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, including those linked to the merger of producer organisations; (c)investments in areas facing natural or other specific constraints pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; (d)operations financed in the framework of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), such as an investment in a new stable, allowing the testing of a new practice of animal housing, which have been developed in an operational group composed of farmers, scientists and animal welfare non-governmental organisations; (e)investments aimed at the improvement of the natural environment, hygiene conditions or animal welfare standards, as referred to in point (143)(b) of the Guidelines; in that case the increased aid intensity as provided for in that point only applies to the additional costs necessary to obtain a level exceeding the Union standards in force and not leading to an increase in production capacity; (f)investments aimed at the improvement of the sustainability of the agricultural holding, as referred to in point (143)(a) of the Guidelines, which are linked to agri-environmental-climate commitments and organic farming under Sections 1.1.5.1. and 1.1.8 of Part II of the Guidelines.

Please note that the maximum combined aid cannot exceed 90 % of the investment for the aid to be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.29. 
… of the amount of the eligible costs.

Please note that the maximum aid intensity cannot exceed 100 % of eligible costs.
 2.30. 
… of the amount of the eligible costs.

Please note that the maximum aid intensity cannot exceed 80 % of eligible costs, except for one exception set out in questions 2.31 and 2.32.
 2.31. 

 yes  no
 2.32. 
… of the amount of the eligible costs.

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

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 1.1.1.2. 
This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings as described in section 1.1.1.2 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.2. 
 (a)investment costs in tangible assets; (b)capital works; (c)other (please specify): …
…

If the eligible costs are costs other than those indicated at points (a) and (b), please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.3. 

((a)) for investments aimed at the conservation of productive heritage features located on agricultural holdings and provided that the investment does not entail any increase in the production capacity:

((i)) … of the amount of the real costs incurred in areas facing natural or other specific constraints pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013;
((ii)) … of the amount of the real costs incurred in less developed regions;
((iii)) … of the amount of the real costs incurred on other areas;
((b)) where there is an increase in production capacity:

((i)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the outermost regions;
((ii)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the smaller Aegean Islands;
((iii)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in Croatia for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in accordance with point (148)(b) of the Guidelines;
((iv)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
((v)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in other regions;
((vi)) … of the amount of the eligible costs for the purchase of breeding animals referred to in point (147) of the Guidelines.
If the aid intensity rates referred to in (i) to (vi) of this question are higher than the ones laid down in point (152) of the Guidelines, please clarify whether any of the following exceptions apply allowing for an increase by 20 percentage points:
 (a)young farmers or farmers who have set up during the five years preceding the application for aid; (b)collective investments, such as storage facilities which are used by a group of farmers or facilities to prepare the agricultural products before marketing; and integrated projects covering several measures provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, including those linked to merger of producer organisations; (c)investments in areas facing natural or other specific constraints pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; (d)operations financed in the framework of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), such as an investment in a new stable, allowing the testing of a new practice of animal housing, which have been developed in an operational group composed of farmers, scientists and animal welfare non-governmental organisations; (e)investments aimed at the improvement of the natural environment, hygiene conditions or animal welfare standards, as referred to in point (143)(b) of the Guidelines; in that case the increased aid intensity as provided for in that point only applies to the additional costs necessary to obtain a level exceeding the Union standards in force and not leading to an increase in production capacity; (f)investments aimed at the improvement of the sustainability of the agricultural holding, as referred to in point (143)(a) of the Guidelines, which are linked to agri-environmental-climate commitments and organic farming under Sections 1.1.5.1. and 1.1.8 of Part II of the Guidelines.
Please note that the maximum combined aid cannot exceed 90 % of the investment for the aid to be declared compatible with the internal market.
((c)) … of the amount of the eligible costs for additional aid granted to cover the extra costs incurred by using traditional materials necessary to maintain the heritage features of buildings on agricultural holdings;
((d)) … of the amount of the eligible costs for the aids referred to in points (a), (b) and (c), where the investment concerns small-scale infrastructures;
((e)) … of the amount of the incurred costs for investments aimed at the conservation of non-productive heritage features located on agricultural holdings, such as archaeological or historical features;
((f)) EUR … per year for capital works.

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

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 1.1.1.3. 
This information sheet relates to State aid for investments concerning the relocation of farm buildings as described in Section 1.1.1.3 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

Please note that the legal basis for the aid in the relevant provisions of the Member State must explain the public interest served by the relocation of the farm building.
 2.2. 
 (a)real costs incurred for the dismantling, removal and re-building of existing facilities; (b)in addition to those referred to in point (a), a modernisation of the facilities; (c)in addition to those referred to in (a), an increase in production capacity; (d)activities close to rural settlements, with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the rural settlement and concerning small-scale infrastructures; (e)other (please specify): …
…

If the eligible costs are costs other than those referred to in points (a) to (d), please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.3. 

((a)) … of the amount of the real costs incurred for the dismantling, removal and re-building of existing buildings or facilities;
((b)) where, in addition to the costs referred to in point (a), the relocation results in a modernisation of facilities or in an increase in production capacity:

((i)) … of the amount of the costs relating to the modernisation of the facilities or the increase of the production capacity (‘the relevant costs’) in the outermost regions;
((ii)) … of the amount of the relevant costs in the smaller Aegean Islands;
((iii)) … of the amount of the relevant costs in Croatia for the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in accordance with point (148)(b) of the Guidelines;
((iv)) … of the amount of the relevant costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
((v)) … of the amount of the relevant costs in other regions.
If the rates of aid intensity referred to in (i) to (v) are higher than those set out in point (152) of the Guidelines, please clarify whether any of the following exceptions apply allowing for an increase by 20 percentage points:
young farmers or farmers who have set up during the five years preceding the application for aid;collective investments, such as storage facilities which are used by a group of farmers or facilities to prepare the agricultural products before marketing; and integrated projects covering several measures provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, including those linked to the merger of producer organisations;investments in areas facing natural or other specific constraints pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013;operations financed in the framework of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), such as an investment in a new stable, allowing the testing of a new practice of animal housing, which have been developed in an operational group composed of farmers, scientists and animal welfare non-governmental organisations;investments aimed at the improvement of the natural environment, hygiene conditions or animal welfare standards, as referred to in point (143)(b) of the Guidelines; in that case the increased aid intensity as provided for in that point only applies to the additional costs necessary to obtain a level exceeding the Union standards in force and not leading to an increase in production capacity;investments aimed at the improvement of the sustainability of the agricultural holding, as referred to in point (143)(a) of the Guidelines, which are linked to agri-environmental-climate commitments and organic farming under Sections 1.1.5.1. and 1.1.8 of Part II of the Guidelines.
Please note that the result of the application of these exceptions to the aid intensities referred to in (i) to (v) cannot exceed 90 % of the investment for the aid to be declared compatible with the internal market.
((c)) … of the amount of the eligible costs for relocation activities close to rural settlements, with a view to improving quality of life or increasing environmental performance of the settlement, and concerning small-scale infrastructures.

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

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 1.1.1.4. 
This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products, as described in section 1.1.1.4 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market in light of the goal to incentivise the shift towards the production of more advanced forms of biofuels, as referred to in the horizontal environmental and energy State aid rules.
 3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 4. 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER);Guidelines on regional State aid for 2014-2020;the conditions of Section 1.1.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 5. 
Please state the reasons why the competent authority still would like to submit a notification on the basis of the Guidelines. In this case, please fill in the relevant part of the general notification form set out in Part I and the specific form of Part III of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 or any provision replacing it.
 6. 
Does the aid fulfil the conditions set out in the Guidelines on regional State aid for 2014-2020?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market in accordance with point (168)(b) of the Guidelines.

If the answer is yes, please note that the assessment of such aid is to be carried out on the basis of the Guidelines on regional State aid for 2014-2020. Please fill in the relevant part of the general notification form (set out in the Annex of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1627/2006).
 7. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property;
Was the cost of the amount of the land purchased equal or less than 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned?

 yes  no
If the answer is no, please note that the purchase of the land is not eligible for aid. (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c)the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies;
Please note that feasibility studies remain eligible expenditure even where, based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred; (d)the acquisition or development of computer software and the acquisition of patents, licences, copyrights and trademarks.Other (please specify): …
…

If the investment pursues other objectives other than those referred to in points (a) to (d), please note that only investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products pursuing one or more of the objectives listed in those points are eligible for support.
 8. 
 (a)the costs, other than those referred to in the question 6 (see point (169) of the Guidelines) connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor’s margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges; (b)working capital; (c)costs related to investments to comply with Union standards in force.

If any of the expenses referred to in (a), (b) or (c) is included, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 9. 

((a)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the outermost regions;
((b)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in the smaller Aegean Islands;
((c)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 period was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
((d)) … of the amount of the eligible costs in other regions.
 10. 
 (a)linked to a merger of producer organisations; (b)supported in the framework of the EIP.

If one of these exceptions is applied, please provide the documentation proving it here or in an annex attached to this supplementary information sheet:

…

Please note that the maximum combined aid cannot exceed 90 % of the investment for the aid to be declared compatible with the internal market.
 11. 
EUR …

If that amount exceeds EUR 25 million (see point (37)(a) of the Guidelines), please note that the individual aid must be specifically notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 108(3) of the Treaty.
 12. 
EUR …

If that amount exceeds EUR 12 million (see point (37)(a) of the Guidelines), please note that the individual aid must be specifically notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 108(3) of the Treaty.

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

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 1.1.2. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of State aid measures which are designed to grant start-up aid for young farmers and for the development of small farms as described in section 1.1.2 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 
…

…
 5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 6. 

 Young farmers Development of small farms
Upper threshold  
Lower threshold  

Please note that the lower threshold for access to start-up aid for young farmers must be higher than the upper threshold for access to aid for the development of small farms.
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no

Please indicate how such control is ascertained: …

…
 9. 

 yes  no

Please indicate how this is ascertained: …

…
 10. 

 yes  no

Please indicate how this is ascertained: …

…
 11. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 12. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 13. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 14. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 15. 
 (a)the initial situation of the agricultural holding; (b)milestones and targets for the development of the activities of the agricultural holding; (c)details of the actions including those related to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, required for the development of the activities of the agricultural holding, such as investments, training, advice or any other activity.

Please note that the prerequisites referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) must be fulfilled cumulatively.
 16. 
 (a)the initial situation of the agricultural holding; (b)details of actions including those related to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency, that could support the achievement of economic viability, such as investments, training, cooperation or any other action.

Please note that the prerequisites referred to in points (a) and (b) must be fulfilled cumulatively.
 17. 
 (a)annually; (b)in at least two instalments over a period of five years.

Please give exact details: …
 18. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 19. 

((a)) per young farmer: …EUR
((b)) per small farm: …EUR

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

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 1.1.3. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support the transfer of agricultural holdings as described in Section 1.1.3. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).

Is the aid granted only subject to compliance with all the rules listed in question 1 to 7:
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 

 an annual payment  one-off payment

(Please note that under point (188) of the Guidelines, the aid must be paid either as an annual payment or as a one-off payment);
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no

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

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 1.1.4. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures providing Start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector as described by Section 1.1.4.of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 

 yes  no
 1.3. 

 yes  no
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that aid to those organisations, entities or bodies is not covered by Section 1.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 1.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that aid to those associations is not covered by section 1.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 1.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, the aid will be assessed in accordance with the specific rules governing such aids. Please refer to the relevant sections of the notification form.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with section 1.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, the Commission cannot approve the aid scheme.
 3.  3.1. 

 yes  no
 3.2. 

 yes  no
 3.3. 
 (a)the rental of suitable premises; (b)the acquisition of office equipment, including computer hardware and software; (c)administrative staff costs; (d)overheads; (e)legal and administrative fees?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please refer to the list of eligible costs set in Section 1.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 3.4. 

 yes  no
 3.5. 

 yes  no

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

…
 1.1.5.1. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to protect the environment and to maintain the countryside (agri-environment-climate commitments) covered by Section 1.1.5.1. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.4. on aid for investment in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products.
 2. 

 yes  no

If yes, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.10. on ‘Aid for provision of technical support in the agricultural sector’.
 3. 
Please provide a complete description of the measure(s).….
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide that documentation hereunder or in an annex to this supplementary information sheet.

If the answer is no, please note that such documentation is required in accordance with point (47) of the Guidelines.
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that this is a requirement in accordance with point (209) of the Guidelines.
 1.2. 
 (a)ways of using agricultural land which are compatible with the protection and improvement of the environment, the landscape and its features, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity, and the reduction of production costs; (b)an environmentally-favourable extensification of farming and management of low-intensity pasture systems, improve and re-deploy production; (c)the conservation of high nature-value farmed environments, which are under threat, and an increase of quality; (d)the upkeep of the landscape and historical features on agricultural land; (e)the use of environmental planning in farming practice.

If the measure does not pursue any of the objectives listed in points (a) to (e), please indicate what are the objectives aimed at in terms of environmental protection? Please submit a detailed description.

…

…

If the measure in question has already been applied in the past, what have the results been in terms of environmental protection?

…

…
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide the reasons justifying that period:

…

…
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that point (210) of the Guidelines does not permit for aid for agri-environmental-climate commitments that do not involve more than the application of those mandatory standards and requirements.
 2.4. 
…

…
 2.5. 

 yes  no

…

…
 2.6. 

 yes  no
 3.  3.1. 
 (a)for specialised perennial crops … (maximum payment of EUR 900 per hectare per year); (b)for annual crops … (maximum payment of EUR 600 per hectare per year); (c)for other land uses …(maximum payment of EUR 450 per hectare per year); (d)local breeds in danger of being lost to farming …(maximum payment of EUR 200 per livestock unit per year); (e)other: …

If the maximum amounts of the aid referred to in points (a) to (e) of this question are exceeded please justify the compatibility of the aid with the requirements of Section 1.1.5.1. of the Guidelines.
 3.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please provide the reasons justifying the other period:

…

…
 3.3. 
— (a)income foregone,— (b)additional costs resulting from the commitment given;— (c)where necessary, the need to provide compensation for transaction costs?


 yes  no

Explain the calculation method used in fixing the amount of annual support and specify the income foregone, additional costs and transaction costs:

…
 3.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please explain the reference level taken into consideration:

…

…
 3.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please explain the reasons justifying that method and the initiatives undertaken to ensure that the maximum amounts per year eligible for Union support as set out in point (228) of the Guidelines and in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 are complied with.

…

…
 3.6. 

 yes  no
 3.7. 
…
 4.  4.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under point (724) of the Guidelines, the Member State is obliged to introduce it in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Section 1.5.1.1. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.
 4.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (725) of the Guidelines, a revision clause in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period must to be included.

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

…
 1.1.5.2. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to improve animal welfare covered by Section 1.1.5.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.4. on aid for investment in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products.
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please refer to the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.10. on aid for provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.
 3. 
Please provide a complete description of the measure(s).….
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide that documentation hereunder or in an annex attached to this supplementary information sheet

…

If the answer is no, please note that such documentation is required in accordance with point (47) of the Guidelines.
 1.  1.1. 
 (a)water, feed and animal care in accordance with the natural needs of animal husbandry; (b)housing conditions such as increased space allowances, flooring surfaces, enrichment materials, natural light; (c)outdoor access; (d)practices which avoid mutilation and/or castration of animals or in specific cases when mutilation and/or castration of animals is deemed necessary, provide for the use of anaesthetics, analgesia and anti-inflammatory medication or immunocastration.

Please submit a detailed description:

…

…

If the measure in question has already been applied in the past, what have been the results in terms of animal welfare?

…
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (232) of the Guidelines the aid can only be granted to undertakings active in primary agricultural production which are active farmers.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that point (233) of the Guidelines does not permit aid for animal welfare commitments that do not involve more than the application of the mandatory standards and requirements.
 2.3. 
…

…
 2.4. 

 yes  no
 2.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (236) of the Guidelines, the details of the renewal must be described in the contract and the mechanism of renewal must be communicated to the Commission as part of the notification.
 3.  3.1. 
… (maximum payment of EUR 500 per livestock unit)

If the amount exceeds EUR 500 per livestock unit, please justify its compatibility, including a detailed breakdown, with the provisions of Section 1.1.5.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 3.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please provide the reasons justifying the other period:

…

…
 3.3. 
— (a)income foregone,— (b)additional costs resulting from the commitment given,— (c)where necessary, the need to provide compensation for transaction costs?


 yes  no

Explain the calculation method used in fixing the annual aid amount of the measure and specify the income foregone, the additional costs and possible transaction costs.

…

…
 3.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please explain the reference level taken into consideration:

…

…
 3.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please explain the reasons justifying the method chosen as well as the initiatives undertaken to ensure that the maximum amount per year as set out in point (240) of the Guidelines and in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 are complied with.
 3.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide proof of such transaction costs, for example by presenting cost comparisons with undertakings not entering into such animal welfare commitments.
 3.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that such transaction costs still continue to be incurred or that new transaction costs are being borne.
 3.8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please demonstrate, as required under point (239) of the Guidelines, that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated.
 4.  4.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under point (724) of the Guidelines, the Member State is required to introduce a revision clause in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Section 1.5.1.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.
 4.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (725) of the Guidelines, a revision clause in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period must to be included.

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

…
 1.1.6. 
This form must be used by Member States to notify State aids for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 and the Water Framework Directive, as dealt with in Section 1.1.6. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the measure concerns also other land managers, please provide detailed justification in accordance with point (243) of the Guidelines.

…
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that point (244) of the Guidelines does not permit aid to compensate for other costs than those related to the disadvantages related to the implementation of the Habitats Directive, the Birds Directive and the Water Framework Directive.
 1.3. 

 yes  no
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that point (246) of the Guidelines does not permit aid to compensate for other costs than those related to the specific requirements established in that point.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no
 2.1.1. 
…

…
 2.1.2. If the answer is no, please note that point (244) of the Guidelines does not allow for aid to compensate for other costs than those resulting from disadvantages related to the implementation of the Habitats Directive, the Birds Directive and the Water Framework Directive.
 2.2. 

 yes  no
 2.2.1. 
…

…
 2.3. 

 yes  no
 2.3.1. 
…

…
 3.  3.1. 
 (a)… (Initial maximum Natura 2000 payment for a period not exceeding five years of EUR 500 per hectare) (b)… (Normal maximum Natura 2000 payment of EUR 200 per hectare) (c)… (Minimum amount of EUR 50 per hectare linked to the Water Framework Directive).
 3.2. 
…
 4.  4.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide that documentation hereunder or in an annex attached to this supplementary information sheet.

If the answer is no, please note that such documentation is required in accordance with point (47) of the Guidelines.
 4.2. 
…
 1.1.7. 
This form must be used for the notification of State aid aimed at compensating for natural or other specific constraints in certain areas, which is covered by Section 1.1.7. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’). This Section applies to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production.
 1. 
…

…

…
 2. 
…

…

…
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (257) of the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 5. 
Minimum: … Maximum: …

Take into account that the aid must be fixed between the following minimum and maximum amounts: EUR 25 minimum per hectare per year on average of the area of the beneficiary receiving aid, and EUR 250 maximum per hectare per year; the maximum amount may reach EUR 450 per hectare per year in mountain areas as defined in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
 6. 
…

…

…
 7. 
…
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, for beneficiaries in areas that are no longer eligible following the new delimitation referred to in Article 32(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, will this aid be degressive over a maximum period of four years starting on the date that the delimitation in accordance with Article 32(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 is completed and at the latest in 2018 at no more than 80 % of the average payment fixed in the rural development programme for the programming period 2007-2013 or, if the measure was granted exclusively from national funds, in the relevant State aid decision, in accordance with Article 36(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, and ending in 2020 at the latest at no more than 20 %?


 yes  no

Specify the amounts of payments:

…

Take into account that when the level of the payment reaches 25 EUR due to degressivity, the Member State can continue to grant aid at this level until the phasing out period is completed.

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

…
 1.1.8. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures in favour of organic farming as described in Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sector and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only for primary agricultural production.
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if those conditions are fulfilled.
 2.  2.1. 

((a)) the relevant mandatory standards established under Chapter 1 of Title VI of Regulation (EC) No 1306/2013;
((b)) the relevant criteria and minimum activities as established pursuant to Article 4(1)(c)(ii) and (iii) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;
((c)) the relevant minimum requirements applicable to the use of fertilisers and plant protection products;
((d)) other relevant mandatory requirements laid down in national law?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only for commitments go beyond those standards and requirements.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if that initial period is complied with, subject to the exceptions and extensions referred to in questions 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5.
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, what will be the duration of that period?

… years
 2.4. 

 yes  no
 2.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, what will be the duration of that period?

… years
 2.6. 
…
 3.  3.1. 

((a)) part of additional costs and loss of income resulting from the commitments;

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, which part of the costs: … %
((b)) all additional costs and loss of income resulting from the commitments;

 yes  no
((c)) transaction costs with a maximum value of 20 % of the premium paid for the commitment;

 yes  no
((d)) transaction costs with a maximum value of 30 % of the premium paid for the commitment, for commitments undertaken by groups of agricultural undertakings?

 yes  no
 3.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, those aids may be granted only on an annual basis.
 3.3. 
…
 3.4. 

 yes  no
 3.5. 
…
 3.6. 
…
 3.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.8 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, no aid for organic farming may be granted for commitments covered by an agri-environment or climate measure, or for costs covered by an aid intended to encourage participation in quality systems.
 3.8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please fill in the corresponding supplementary information sheet 1.1.1.1. or 1.1.1.4.
 4.  4.1. 
 (a)aid per hectare per year for annual crops; (b)aid per hectare per year for specialised perennial crops; (c)aid per hectare per year for other land use.
 4.2. 

((a)) aid for annual crops: EUR … per hectare (maximum EUR 600 per hectare);
((b)) aid for specialised perennial crops: EUR … per hectare (maximum EUR 900 per hectare);
((c)) aid for other land use: EUR … per hectare (maximum EUR 450 per hectare).
 4.3. 

 yes  no
 4.4. 
…
 5.  5.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (724) of the Guidelines, the Member State is obliged to introduce a revision clause in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Section 1.1.8. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.
 5.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (725) of the Guidelines, a revision clause in order to allow for their adjustment to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period must to be included.

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

…
 1.1.9. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to encourage the participation of producers of agricultural products in quality schemes as described in Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if that condition is fulfilled
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if that condition is fulfilled
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)the costs for new participation in quality schemes; (b)the costs for compulsory control measures in relation to the quality schemes undertaken pursuant to Union or national legislation by or on behalf of the competent authorities; (c)the costs of market research activities, product conception and design and for preparation of applications for recognition of quality schemes.
 2.2. 
Confirmed
 3. 
For which type of scheme is the aid for a new participation granted?

Quality schemes established under the following Regulations and provisions:
((i)) Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as concerns wine;

 yes  no
((ii)) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council;

 yes  no
((iii)) Regulation (EC) No 834/2007;

 yes  no
((iv)) Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council;

 yes  no
((v)) Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council.

 yes  noQuality schemes, including farm certification schemes, for agricultural products, recognised by the Member States as complying with the following criteria:
((a)) the specificity of the final product under such quality schemes must be derived from clear obligations to guarantee:

((i)) specific product characteristics, or
((ii)) specific farming or production methods, or
((iii)) a quality of the final product that goes significantly beyond the commercial commodity standards as regards public, animal or plant health, animal welfare or environmental protection;
((b)) the quality scheme must be open to all producers;
((c)) the quality scheme must involve binding final product specifications and compliance with those specifications must be verified by public authorities or by an independent inspection body;
((d)) the quality scheme must be transparent and ensure complete traceability of agricultural products.Voluntary agricultural product certification schemes recognised by the Member State as meeting the requirements laid down in Commission Communication — EU best practice guidelines for voluntary certification schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
 4. 
Is the aid accessible to all eligible undertakings in the area concerned, based on objectively defined conditions?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if that condition is fulfilled.
 5. 
Will the aid referred to in point 280(a) of the Guidelines be granted as an annual incentive payment, the level of which is determined according to the level of the fixed costs arising from the participation in quality schemes, for a maximum duration of five years?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if those conditions are fulfilled.
 6.  6.1. 
…

Please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, the aid is limited to EUR 3 000 per beneficiary per year.
 6.2. 
… % the real costs incurred

Please note that in accordance with Section 1.1.9. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines, the aid may reach 100 % of the real costs incurred.
 6.3. 
Confirmed

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

…
 1.1.10. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure aimed at the provision of technical support in the agricultural sector as described by Section 1.1.10. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

Please note that the aid for farm replacement services can be granted only to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production.
 1.2. 
 (a)farmers; (b)producer groups; (c)other, please specify:
…
 1.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)vocational training and skills acquisitions, including training courses, workshops and coaching; (b)demonstration activities; (c)information actions; (d)aid to cover short-term farm management exchanges and farm visits.
 2.2. 
 (a)the costs of organising the vocational training, skills acquisition actions, demonstration activities or information actions; (b)the costs of travel, accommodation and per diem expenses of the participants; (c)the costs of the provision of replacement services during the absence of the participants; (d)the costs related to demonstration projects.
 2.3. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property, with land only being eligible to an extent not exceeding 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned; (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c)the general costs linked to expenditure referred to in point (293)(d)(i) and (ii) of the Guidelines, such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; (d)the acquisition or development of computer software and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks; (e)the additional expenses and income foregone relating to the small-scale demonstration projects.

Please note that the eligible costs are limited to those listed in point (293) of the Guidelines.
 2.4. 

 yes  no
 2.5. 
…

…
 2.6. 

 yes  no
 2.7. 

 yes  no
 2.8. 
 (a)subsidized services; (b)direct payments of money to producers only under the form of reimbursement of actually incurred costs?

Please note that the aid referred to in point (293)(a) and (c) and point (293)(d)(i) to (iv) of the Guidelines must not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries.
 2.9. 

 yes  no

Please note that the aid for the costs of the provision of replacement services referred to in point (293)(c) of the Guidelines may, alternatively, be paid directly to the provider of the replacement services, and the aid for small-scale demonstration projects, referred to in point (293)(d)(i) to (iv) of the Guidelines may be paid directly to the beneficiaries.
 2.10. 
…

…
 2.11. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.12. Please state the maximum aid intensity (maximum 100 %) …
 2.13. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.  3.1. 

 yes  no
 3.2. 
 (a)Obligations deriving from the statutory management requirements and/or standards for good agricultural and environmental conditions provided in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013; (b)The agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment as laid down in Chapter 3 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and the maintenance of the agricultural area as referred to in point (c) of Article 4(1) of that Regulation; (c)Measures aiming at farm modernization, competitiveness building, sectoral integration, innovation and market orientation as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship; (d)Requirements defined by Member States for implementing Article 11(3) of the Water Framework Directive; (e)Requirements defined by Member States for implementing Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and in particular compliance with the general principles of integrated pest management as referred to in Article 14 of Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘the Pesticides Directive’); (f)Occupational safety standards and safety standards linked to farms; (g)Specific advice for farmers setting up for the first time, including advice on economic and environmental sustainability.

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.3. 

 yes  no

Please provide details:

…

…

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.4. 
 (a)advice on the information related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and protection of waters as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1306/2013; (b)advice on issues linked to the economic and environmental performance of the agricultural holding, including competitiveness aspects; (c)advice for the development of short supply chains, organic farming and health aspects of animal husbandry; (d)advice on other issues.

Please describe the envisaged measures:

…

…

…

…
 3.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.7. 

 yes  no

Please note that where duly justified and appropriate, advice may be partly provided in a group, while taking into account the situation of the individual user of the advisory services.
 3.8. 
…

…
 3.9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 3.10. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 4.  4.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 4.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 4.3. 

 yes  no

Please note that the eligible costs are limited to those listed under point (310) of the Guidelines.
 4.4. 

 yes  no

Please note that in duly justified cases the total duration of the replacement may be authorised for a longer time period.
 4.5. 
…

…
 4.6. 

 yes  no

Please note that in duly justified cases the replacement for maternity and parental leave may be authorised for a longer time period.
 4.7. 
…

…
 4.8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 4.9. Please state the maximum aid intensity (maximum 100 %): …

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

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 1.1.11. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure whose aim is the provision of cooperation in the agricultural sector as described by Section 1.1.11. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 
 (a)cooperation approaches among different actors in the agricultural sector, food chain (only if the result of the processing is an agricultural product) and other actors active in the agricultural sector that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy, including producer groups, cooperatives and inter-branch organisation; (b)the creation of clusters and networks in the agricultural sector; (c)the establishment and operation of operational groups of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)pilot projects; (b)the development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the agriculture and food (as far as agricultural products are concerned) sectors; (c)cooperation among small operators in the agricultural sector in organising joint work processes, sharing facilities and resources; (d)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors for the establishment of logistic platforms to promote short supply chains and local markets; (e)promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chain and local markets; (f)joint action undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change; (g)joint approaches to environmental projects and ongoing environmental practices including efficient water management, the use of renewable energy and the preservation of agricultural landscapes; (h)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable production of biomass for use in food production if the result is an agricultural product and energy production for own consumption; (i)implementation, in particular by groups of public and private partners other than those defined in point (b) of Article 32(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of local development strategies other than those defined in Article 2(19) of that Regulation addressing one or more of the Union priorities for rural development.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (317) of the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (318) of the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 2.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (319) of the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 2.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (320) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.

If the answer is yes, please explain how this compliance will be ensured.
 2.6. 
 (a)studies of the area concerned, feasibility studies, and the drawing up of a business plan or local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; (b)the costs for the animation of the area concerned in order to make feasible a collective territorial project or a project to be carried out by an operational group of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; in the case of clusters animation may also concern the organisation of training, networking between members and the recruitment of new members; (c)the running costs of cooperation, such as the salary of a ‘coordinator’; (d)the direct costs of specific projects linked to the implementation of a business plan, environmental plan, a local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 or other actions aiming at innovation including testing; the direct costs must be limited to the eligible costs of investment aid, as specified in the Section 1.1.1.1 on aid for investment of Part II of the Guidelines; (e)the costs of promotion activities.
 2.7. 

 yes  no

Please provide the justification for collective environmental actions exceeding a period of seven years:

…

…

…
 2.8. The aid will be granted up to: …% of the eligible costs.

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

…
 1.2.1.1. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage to agricultural production or the means of agricultural production caused by a natural disaster or exceptional occurrences as described by Section 1.2.1.1. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
…
 2. 
…
 3. 
…
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 
…
 6. 
…
 7. 
…
 8. 
…
 9. 

 yes  no
 10. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please specify which one: …
 11. 
 (a)compensation for material damage to buildings, equipment, machinery, stocks and means of production; (b)compensation for loss of income resulting from the full or partial destruction of the agricultural production and the means of the primary agricultural production.
 12. 

 yes  no
 13. 

 yes  no
 14. 

 yes  no
 15. 

 yes  no
 16. 
 (a)biological indexes (quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or (b)weather indexes (including quantity of rainfall and temperature) established at local, regional or national level?


 yes  no
 17. 
…
 18. 

 yes  no
 19. 

 yes  no
 20. 
…
 21. 

 yes  no
 22. 
…
 23. 
…

The following question applies in the case of notification of an ex ante framework aid scheme to compensate for the damages of natural disasters:
 24. 
…

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

…
 1.2.1.2. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage to agricultural production or the means of agricultural production caused by an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster as described by section 1.2.1.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
…
 2. 
…
 3. 
…
 4. 
…
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 
…
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 
…
 10. 
 (a)the concerned agricultural undertaking active in primary agricultural production, or (b)a producer group or organisation of which the agricultural undertakings referred to in point (a) are members.
 11. 
…
 12. 
 (a)compensation for the loss of the beneficiary's income from the full or partial destruction of the agricultural product and the means of production resulting from the occurrence of an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster as referred to in point (354)(b) of the Guidelines; (b)compensation for material damage to farm buildings and farm equipment and machinery, stocks and means of production caused by an adverse climatic event which can be assimilated to a natural disaster as referred to in point (354)(a) of the Guidelines.
 13. 

 yes  no
 14. 

 yes  no
 15. 

 yes  no
 16. 

 yes  no
 17. 

 yes  no
 18. 

((a)) biological indexes (that is to say, quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or
((b)) weather indexes (including the quantity of rainfall and temperature) established at local, regional or national level?


 yes  no
 19. 

 yes  no
 20. 

 yes  no
 21. 
…
 22. 

 yes  no
 23. 

 yes  no
 24. 
…
 25. 

 yes  no
 26. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that derogations from this condition are only possible if the Member State can convincingly show that, despite all reasonable efforts, affordable insurance covering the statistically most frequent climatic risks in the Member State or region concerned was not available at the time the damage occurred.

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

…
 1.2.1.3. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures for the costs of prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases and plant pests and State aid to make good the damage caused by animal diseases and plant pests as described by Section 1.2.1.3. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
…
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 
 (a)in relation to animal diseases or plant pests for which Union or national rules exist, whether laid down by law, regulation or administrative action; (b)as part of a:
((i)) public programme at Union, national or regional level for the prevention, control or eradication of the animal disease or the plant pest concerned, or
((ii)) emergency measures imposed by competent public authority, or
((iii)) measures to eradicate or contain a plant pest implemented in accordance with Council Directive 2000/29/EC.
 4. Please attach to the notification a description of the prevention, control and eradication measures concerned.
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 
…
 10. 
…
 11. 

 yes  no
 12. 
 (a)health checks; (b)analyses; (c)tests and other screening measures; (d)the purchase, storage, administration and distribution of vaccines, medicines, substances for the treatment of animals and plant protection products; (e)the preventive slaughtering or culling of animals or destruction of animal products and the destruction of crops and the cleaning and disinfection of the holding and equipment.
 13. 
 (a)tests and other screening measures in case of animal diseases, including transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) tests; (b)the purchase, storage, administration and distribution of vaccines, medicines, and substances for the treatment of animals and plant protection products; (c)the slaughter or culling and destruction of animals and the destruction of products linked to them or the destruction of plants, including those that die or are destroyed as a result of vaccination or other measures ordered by the competent authority and the cleaning and disinfection of the holding and equipment.
 14. 
 (a)in kind; (b)the real costs are reimbursed to the beneficiary.
 15. 

 yes  no
 16. 

 yes  no
 17. 

 yes  no
 18. 

((a)) the market value of animals slaughtered or culled or that have died or the products linked to them, or the plants destroyed, as a result of the animal disease or plant pest and as part of a public programme or measure referred to in point (366)(b) of the Guidelines?

 yes  no
((b)) loss of income due to quarantine obligations and difficulties in restocking, replanting and obligatory crop-rotation?

 yes  no
 19. 
 (a)has formally recognised an outbreak, in the case of an animal disease, or (b)has formally acknowledged their presence, in the case of plants pests?
 20. 

 yes  no

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

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 1.2.1.4. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures for fallen stock as described by Section 1.2.1.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 
 (a)costs for the removal of fallen stock: ….% (b)costs for the destruction of the fallen stock: ….% (c)costs for the removal and destruction of the fallen stock where the aid is financed through fees or through compulsory contributions destined for the financing of the removal and destruction of the fallen stock, provided that such fees or contributions are limited to and directly imposed on the meat sector: ….% (d)costs for the removal and destruction of the fallen stock where there is an obligation to carry out TSE tests on the fallen stock concerned or in the case of an outbreak of an animal disease referred to in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health or the animal diseases and zoonoses listed in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EU) No 652/2014: ….%
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no

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

…
 1.2.1.5. 
This form must be used by Member States for the notification of any State aid measures which are designed to compensate for damage caused by protected animals as described in Section 1.2.1.5. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid can be declared compatible with the internal market only if clear evidence is submitted showing the impossibility to take such preventive measures.
 3. 
…
 4. 
…
 5. 
…
 6. 
…
 7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 9. 
…

Please note that the aid scheme must be established within a period of three years following the date of occurrence of the loss or damage.
 10. 
…

Please note that the aid must be paid out within a period of four years following the date of occurrence of the loss or damage.
 11. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 12. 
 (a)compensation for animals killed or plants destroyed; (b)compensation for indirect costs incurred; (c)compensation for material damage to farm equipment, machinery and farm buildings and stocks.

Please, note that aid for investments in measures to prevent damage caused by protected animals, can be granted in accordance with the conditions of Section 1.1.1.1 of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines and not Section 1.2.1.5. of the Guidelines.
 13. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 14. 
…
 15. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 16. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 17. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 18. 
 (a)a public authority; (b)an independent expert recognised by the granting authority; (c)an insurance undertaking.

Please note that the costs will be eligible only if the assessment was made by one of the three bodies listed in points (a), (b) and (c).
 19. 

 yes  no
 20. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 21. 
…
 22. 
…
 23. 
…

Please note that compensation for indirect costs must not exceed 80 % of the total indirect eligible costs.

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

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 1.2.1.6. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid schemes designed to compensate for the payment of insurance premiums as described by Section 1.2.1.6. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (406) of the Guidelines the Commission can only authorise aid towards the payment of insurance premiums to undertakings active in primary agricultural production.
 2. 
Damage caused by natural disasters or exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, the removal and destruction of fallen stock and damage caused by protected animals, as referred to in Sections 1.2.1.1. to 1.2.1.5. of the Guidelines, as well as by other adverse climatic events.Damages caused by environmental incidents.
 3. 

 yes  no
 3.1. 

 yes  no
 3.2. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (407) of the Guidelines the Commission cannot authorise aid for the payment of insurance premiums if it is limited to insurance provided by a single insurance company or group of companies.
 5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (407) of the Guidelines the Commission cannot authorise aid for the payment of insurance premiums which constitute a barrier to the operation of the internal market for insurance services.
 6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide all necessary information to enable the Commission to check possible aid components at the different levels involved (that is to say, at the level of the insurer and/or re-insurer) and the compatibility of the proposed aid with the internal market. In particular please submit sufficient information to enable the Commission to check that the final benefit of the aid is passed on to the farmer.
 7. 
 (a)the cost of insurance premiums against the losses caused by the events referred to in question 2. (b)the costs associated with a reinsurance scheme. Please specify:

…
 8. 
…

Please note that the gross aid intensity must not exceed 65 % of the cost of the insurance premium, with the exception of aid for the removal and destruction of fallen stock, where the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the cost of the insurance premium as regards insurance premiums for the removal of fallen stock and 75 % of the cost of the insurance premium as regards insurance premiums for the destruction of such fallen stock.
 9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, what will the ceiling be? …
 10. 

 yes  no
 11. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (410) of the Guidelines insurance payments may compensate only the cost of making good the damage caused by the events referred to in question 2 and may not require or specify the type or quantity of future production.

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

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 1.2.1.7. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid schemes designed to compensate for financial contributions to mutual funds as described by Section 1.2.1.7. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (415) of the Guidelines the Commission can only authorise aid for financial contributions to mutual funds to undertakings active in primary agricultural production.
 2. 
Damage caused by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, as referred to in Sections 1.2.1.2. and 1.2.1.3. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.Damages caused by environmental incidents.
 3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (419) of the Guidelines, the occurrence of the environmental incident must be formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State.
 3.1. 

 yes  no
 3.2. 

 yes  no
 4. 
The financial contributions to mutual funds to pay compensation to farmers for the damages referred to in question 2, which relate to the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to undertakings active in the primary agricultural sector.

Please note that there are no other eligible costs.
 5. 
…

Please note that the maximum aid rate is 65 % of the eligible costs.
 6. 

 yes  no
 6.1. 
Ceiling per fund: …Appropriate per member/affiliate to the fund ceilings: …
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (416) of the Guidelines, questions 7, 8 and 9 of this Supplementary Information Sheet must be answered affirmatively in order for the Commission to be in a position to approve of the aid.
 10. 

 yes  no
 11. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (417) of the Guidelines, questions 10 and 11 of this Supplementary Information Sheet must be answered affirmatively in order for the Commission to be in a position to approve of the aid.

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

…
 1.2.2. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid schemes designed to promote the closing of capacity for animal, plant or human health, sanitary ethical or environmental reasons as described by Section 1.2.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).

Does the planned measure provide that,


((a)) there must be a counterpart from the beneficiary of the aid;
((b)) enterprises in difficulty are excluded from the measure;
((c)) there must be no over-compensation of loss of capital value of assets?


 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.2.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines no aid can be granted if those conditions are not fulfilled.
 1.  1.1. 
 (a)animal health; (b)plant health; (c)human health; (d)sanitary reasons; (e)ethical reasons; (f)environmental reasons.

Please describe the reason(s) in full:
 1.2. 
 (a)aid scheme; (b)individual aid.
 1.2.1. 

 yes  no
 1.3. Please describe the aid scheme or the individual measure including the reasons and the necessity of the measure.
 1.4. Counterpart from the beneficiary/ies of the aid.
 1.4.1. 
 (a)complete closure of capacity; (b)partial closure of capacity.

If partial closure of capacity, please justify:
 1.4.2. 

 yes  no
 1.4.3. 

 yes  no
 1.5. 

 yes  no

Please note that undertakings which do not fulfil Union standards and which would be obliged to stop production anyway, must be excluded.
 1.6. Negative environmental effects
 1.6.1. 
 (a)To afforest or turn into a nature area open farmland within a period of two years of closure in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided. (b)To maintain the land in good agricultural and environmental condition, in accordance with Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, and with the relevant implementing rules, with the view to re-use the farmland after 20 years of effective closure. (c)To ensure that any closure of installations covered by Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 are carried out in accordance with Articles 11 and 22 of that Directive which require that the necessary measures are taken to avoid any pollution risk and that the site of operation is returned to a satisfactory state.

Please describe how the beneficiary will fulfil the commitment:
 1.7. Eligible costs.
 1.7.1. 
 (a)Loss of value of assets – measured as the current selling value of the assets. (b)In case of the closing of capacity for environmental reason, an additional incentive payment, not exceeding 20 % of the value of the assets. (c)Costs of destruction of the production capacity. (d)Obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision.

Please note that no costs other than those referred to in points (a) to (d) are eligible under this measure.

Aid for afforestation and the conversion of land into nature areas must be granted in accordance with the rules set out in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines and the rules on aid for non-productive investment set out in Section 1.1.1.1. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 1.8. Aid intensity.
 1.8.1. 
 (a)For loss of value of assets (maximum 120 % where the closure is carried out for environmental reasons, maximum 100 % for the other reasons listed in question 1.1 above). (b)For compensation for the cost of the destruction of the production capacity (maximum 100 %). (c)To offset the obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision (maximum 100 %).
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)restructuring of a sector; (b)diversification; (c)early retirement.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

Please note that measures to close capacity for the reasons referred to in question 2.1 above must be part of an aid scheme.
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with to point (440) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted which would interfere with the mechanisms of the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products.
 2.4. What is/are the sector(s) covered by the scheme?
 2.5. 

 yes  no

If yes, please describe it: …

…

Please note that aid schemes applying to sectors which are subject to production limits or quotas will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
 2.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please describe it: …
 2.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please describe the programme: …
 2.8. 
Please note that in accordance with point (442) of the Guidelines, the Commission can only authorise this type of aid when they provide for a limited duration. The duration of aid schemes aimed at reducing capacity for any of the reason referred to in question 2.1 of this Supplementary Information Sheet must normally be limited to a period of not more than six months for collecting applications for participation and a further 12 months for actually closing down.

If the duration is longer than prescribed above, please justify it.

Please note that the Commission will not accept aid schemes with duration of more than three years, since experience has shown that such aid schemes may result in the postponement of the necessary changes.
 2.9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (443) of the Guidelines, the aid scheme cannot be authorised by the Commission if the respect of this condition is not ensured.
 2.10. 

 yes  no

Please describe how this is ensured:
 2.11. Counterpart from the beneficiary of the aid.
 2.11.1. 
 (a)complete closure of capacity; (b)partial closure of capacity.

If partial closure of capacity, please justify it:
 2.11.2. 

 yes  no
 2.11.3. 

 yes  no
 2.12. 

 yes  no

Please note that undertakings which do not fulfil Union standards and which would be obliged to stop production anyway, must be excluded.
 2.13. Negative environmental effects.
 2.13.1. 
 (a)To afforest or turn into a nature area open farmland within a period of two years of closure in such a way as to ensure that negative effects on the environment are avoided. (b)To maintain the land in good agricultural and environmental condition, in accordance with Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, and with the relevant implementing rules, with the view to re-use the farmland after 20 years of effective closure. (c)To ensure that any closure of installations covered by Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council is made in accordance with Articles 11 and 22 of that Directive which require that the necessary measures are taken to avoid any pollution risk and that the site of operation is returned to a satisfactory state.

Please describe how the beneficiary of the aid will fulfil the commitment:
 2.14. 
 (a)Loss of value of assets, measured as the current selling value of the assets. (b)Costs of the destruction of the production capacity. (c)Obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision.

Please note that costs other than those referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) are not eligible under this measure.

Aid for afforestation and the conversion of land into nature areas must be granted in accordance with the rules set out in Sections 2.1.1. and 2.1.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines and the rules on non-productive investments in Section 1.1.1.1. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.
 2.15. Aid intensity.
 2.15.1. 
 (a)For the loss of value of assets (maximum 100 %). (b)For compensation for the cost of the destruction of the production capacity (maximum 100 %). (c)To offset the obligatory social costs resulting from the implementation of the closure decision (maximum 100 %).

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

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 1.3.1. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures designed to support the livestock sector as described in Section 1.3.1. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1.  1.1. 
 (a)the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books? (b)tests to determine the genetic quality or yield of livestock (namely, tests performed by or on behalf of third parties)?

Controls undertaken by the owner of the livestock and routine controls of milk quality are excluded from the aid.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)… to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books (maximum 100 %); (b)… for the costs of tests to determine the genetic quality or yield of livestock (maximum 70 %).
 2.2. 
…

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 2.3. 
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Please note that the eligible costs are limited to those listed in point (449) of the Guidelines.

Please note that the aid should be provided in kind and should not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries in accordance with point (447) of the Guidelines.
 3.  3.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that, in accordance with point (446) of the Guidelines, large companies must be excluded from receiving aid.

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

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 1.3.2. 
This notification form must be used for State aid for the promotion of agricultural products as described in Section 1.3.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
 (a)on the market of another Member State; (b)on the home market; (c)on a third country.
 2. 
 (a)producer groups or other organisations, regardless of their size; (b)others (please explain): …
 3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please explain why not.

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 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 
…
 6. 
 (a)farmers; (b)producer groups and/or producer organisations; (c)enterprises active in the processing and marketing of agricultural products; (d)others (please specify):

…
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (459) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such promotion campaigns.
 9. 

 yes  no
 10. 

 yes  no
 11. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (456) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such promotion campaigns.
 12. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (458) of the Guidelines the promotion campaign must be notified individually.
 13. 
 (a)in kind; or (b)on the basis of reimbursement of real costs incurred by the beneficiary.
 14. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (461) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such promotion campaigns.
 15. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (462) of the Guidelines the aid can be only paid to the provider of the promotion measures.
 16. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (465) of the Guidelines, the mention of any particular undertaking, brand name or origin is not permitted.
 17. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (465) of the Guidelines such earmarking is not permitted.
 18. 

 yes  no
 19. 

 yes  no
 20. 

 yes  no
 21. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, the Member State must demonstrate that the reference to the origin of the products will be secondary in the message.
 22. 

 yes  no
 23. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 1.3.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such promotion campaigns.
 24. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with Section 1.3.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such promotion campaigns.
 25. 
up to 100 % (indicate the exact rate: … %)
 26. 
up to 50 % (indicate the exact rate: … %) for promotion campaigns focussed on quality products because the sector will finance the rest of the campaign itself;up to 80 % (indicate the exact rate: … %) for promotion campaigns focussed on quality products in third countries;up to 100 % (indicate the exact rate: … %) because the sector will contribute at least 50 % of the costs, irrespective of the form of the contribution;up to 100 % (indicate the exact rate: … %) because the promotion campaign is generic and in the benefit of all producers of the type of product concerned.
 27. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (470) of the Guidelines, the Commission will consider national payments granted by Member States compatible with the internal market if they comply with the common assessment principles of the Guidelines and with the rules on aid for promotion measures set out in Section 1.3.2. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines.

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

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 1.3.3. 
This form must be used by Member State to notify State aids for the outermost regions and the smaller Aegean islands, as referred to in Section 1.3.3.of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please complete the Supplementary Information Sheet corresponding the type of aid notified.

If the answer is no, please complete this Supplementary Information Sheet.
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 3.1. 
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 3.2. 
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 4. 

 yes  no
 4.1. 
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 4.2. 
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 5. 

 yes  no
 5.1. 
 (a)the beneficiaries have their production activity in the outermost regions or in the smaller Aegean islands; (b)the aid is objectively quantifiable in advance on the basis of a fixed sum or per tonne/kilometre ratio or any other relevant unit; (c)the additional transport costs are calculated on the basis of the journey of the products inside the national border of the Member State concerned using the means of transport which results in the lowest costs for the beneficiary, taking into account the external costs to the environment; (d)for outermost regions, the eligible additional transport costs may include the costs of transporting agricultural products from the place of their production to locations in outermost areas where they are further processed.
 5.2. 
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 5.3. 
…

…

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

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 1.3.4. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to cover the costs of agricultural land consolidation as described in Section 1.3.4. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no

Please note that the eligible costs are limited to those listed in point (480) of the Guidelines.
 3. What is the planned maximum aid intensity (maximum 100 %)?: …

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

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 1.3.6. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid scheme for research and development in the agricultural sector as described in Section 1.3.6. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, specify the type of agricultural products:

…

…
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, provide evidence:

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…
 3. 

((a)) that the aided project is carried out;

 yes  no
((b)) the goals of the aided project;

 yes  no
((c)) an approximate date of the publication of the results expected from the aided project;

 yes  no
((d)) the place of publication on the internet of the results expected from the aided project;

 yes  no
((e)) a reference that the results are available to all undertakings active in the particular agricultural sector or sub-sector concerned at no cost?

 yes  no

If the answer to point (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) is yes, please provide evidence and give details of the internet address:

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…
 4. 

((a)) made available on the internet from the end date of the aided project or the date on which any information concerning those results is be given to members of any particular organisation, whatever comes first;

 yes  no
((b)) made available on the internet, for a period of at least five years from the end date of the aided project?

 yes  no

If the answer to point (a) or (b) is yes, please provide evidence:

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…
 5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please provide evidence:

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 6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please provide evidence:

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 7. Specify the aid intensity (%): …
 8. 

((a)) personnel costs related to researchers, technicians and other supporting staff to the extent employed on the project;

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please provide a description of such costs:
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((b)) the costs of instruments and equipment to the extent and for the period used for the project.(Where such instruments and equipment are not used for their full life for the project, only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible.);

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please provide a description of such costs:
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((c)) the costs of buildings and land, to the extent and for the duration period used for the project. (With regard to buildings, only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible. For land, the costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible.);

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please provide a description of such costs:
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((d)) the costs of contractual research, knowledge and patents bought or licensed from outside sources at arm’s length conditions, as well as the costs of consultancy and equivalent services used exclusively for the project;

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please provide a description of such costs:
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((e)) additional overheads and other operating costs, including the costs of materials, supplies and similar products, incurred directly as a result of the project.

 yes  no
If the answer is yes, please provide a description of such costs:
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 9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please describe the cumulation rules applicable to the notified aid scheme:

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…

Please specify how compliance with the cumulation rules, applicable to the notified aid scheme, will be verified:

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 10. 

 yes  no
 11. 

 yes  no

In addition, please provide the complete methodology applied and the underlining verifiable data on which that methodology has been based:

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…
 12. 

 yes  no
 13. 
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…

Please provide details of the calculation method applied:

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…

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

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 2. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measurefor the forestry sector covered by Chapter 2 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas (Part III 12) demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid and also the corresponding forestry forms 2.1 to 2.9 depending on the specific type of aid.

Please submit information concerning the legal basis provided for in national law, or the draft act providing the legal basis in national law, together with any additional documents, such as calculation methodology, experts opinion, which describe in more details the State aid measure.

If aid for the forestry sector is to be granted under Union rules common to all sectors or specific to trade and industry, please use the applicable notification form for those sectors when notifying a State aid measure to DG Competition services.
 1.  1.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the Commission will declare State aid for the forestry sector compatible with Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty only if the aid complies with the conditions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 (except for measures of Sections 2.8 and 2.9 of Chapter 2 of Part II of the Guidelines).
 1.2. 

 yes  no
 1.2.1. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (495) of the Guidelines any aid other than aid for these investments for energy savings and in renewables is excluded from the scope of Chapter 2 of Part II of the Guidelines as such aid should comply with the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020, unless it is exempt from notification obligation.
 1.3. 

 yes  no
 2.  2.1. Investments in forest area development and improvement of the viability of forests.
Please fill in the form.2.1
 2.2. Aid for disadvantages related to Natura 2000 forest areas
Please fill in the form.2.2
 2.3. Aid for forest-environment and climate services and forest conservation
Please fill in the form 2.3
 2.4. Aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in the forestry sector
Please fill in the form 2.4
 2.5. Aid for advisory services in the forestry sector
Please fill in the form 2.5
 2.6. Aid for cooperation in forestry sector
Please fill in the form 2.6
 2.7. Start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the forestry sector
Please fill in the form 2.7
 2.8. Other aid to the forestry sector with ecological, protective and recreational objectives
Please fill in the form 2.8
 2.9. Aid in the forestry sector aligned with the agricultural aid measures
Please fill in the forms 2.9.1. or 2.9.2.
 3.  3.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note the only beneficiaries that can be eligible for aid are those who are listed in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 concerning the respective rural development measure. Please describe the eligible beneficiaries:

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 3.2. 
…
 3.3. 

 yes  no

For measures covered by Section 2.1.5 of Chapter 2 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may also be granted to private forest holders, municipalities and their associations.
 2.1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 
…
 2. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property with land purchased only being eligible to an extent not exceeding 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned; in exceptional and duly justified cases, the limit may be raised above the percentage for operations concerning environmental conservation; (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c)the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including the feasibility studies. The latter remain eligible even where, based on their results, no expenditure under two points (a) and (b) is incurred; (d)the acquisition or development of computer software and acquisitions of patents, licences, copyrights and trademarks; (e)the costs of establishing forest management plans and their equivalent instrument. (f)other costs related to the specific forestry measure (such as one-off interventions), that are consistent with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013. Please describe those other costs and justify how they relate to the objective and nature of the given forestry measures:

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 3. 
 (a)working capital; (b)other costs connected to leasing contracts, such as lessor’s margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges.
 4. Please indicate whether the aid concerns:
 4.1.  4.1.1. 
 (a)the establishment of forest and woodland on
agricultural ornon-agricultural land (b)an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of agricultural income foregone and maintenance, including early and late cleanings, for a maximum period of 12 years.

Please provide more information as to amounts of aid and the calculation methods:

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 4.1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, aid for establishment costs and the annual premium can be granted.
 4.1.3. 
 (a)afforestation of land owned by public authorities,
or (b)fast growing trees.
 4.1.4. 

 yes  no
 4.1.5. 

 yes  no
 4.1.6. 

 yes  no
 4.1.7. 

 yes  no
 4.1.8. 
 (a)the selection of species to be planted, of areas and of methods to be used must avoid the inappropriate afforestation of sensitive habitats such as peat lands and wetlands and negative effects on areas of high ecological value including areas under high natural value farming. On sites designated as Natura 2000 pursuant the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive only afforestation consistent with the management objectives of the sites concerned and agreed with the Member State’s authority in charge of implementing Natura 2000 must be allowed; (b)the selection of species, varieties, ecotypes and provenances of trees must take account of the need for resilience to climate change and to natural disasters and the pedologic and hydrologic condition of the area concerned, as well as of the potential invasive character of the species under local conditions. The beneficiary must be required to protect and care for the forest at least during the period for which the premium for agricultural income foregone and maintenance is paid. This must include tending, thinning or grazing, as appropriate, in the interest of the future development of the forest and regulating competition with herbaceous vegetation and avoiding the building up of fire prone undergrowth material. As regards fast-growing species, the Member State must define the minimum and maximum time before felling. The minimum time must not be less than eight years and the maximum must not exceed 20 years; (c)in cases where, due to difficult environmental or climatic conditions, including environmental degradation, the planting of perennial woody species cannot be expected to lead to the establishment of forest cover as defined under the applicable national legislation, the Member State may allow the beneficiary to establish other woody vegetation cover. The beneficiary must provide the same level of care and protection as applicable to forests; (d)in the case of afforestation operations leading to the creation of forests of a size exceeding a certain threshold, to be defined by Member States, the operation must consist of either:
((i)) the exclusive planting of ecologically adapted species and/or species resilient to climate change in the bio-geographical area concerned, which have not been found, through an assessment of impacts, to threaten biodiversity and ecosystem services, or to have a negative impact on human health; or
((ii)) a mix of tree species which includes either at least 10 % of broadleaved trees by area, or a minimum of three tree species or varieties, with the least abundant making up at least 10 % of the area.
 4.1.9. 
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…
 4.1.10. 

 yes  no
 4.2.  4.2.1. 

 yes  no

Please describe the aid measure:

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 4.2.2. 

 yes  no
 4.2.3. 

 yes  no
 4.2.4. 
 (a)the establishment of an agro-forestry system.
If the answer is yes, is the aid limited to 80 % of the eligible investment costs for the establishment of agro-forestry systems?

 yes  no (b)an annual premium per hectare for maintenance.
If the answer is yes, is the aid limited to 100 % of the annual premium?

 yes  no
 4.2.5. 
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 4.2.6. 
…

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 4.3.  4.3.1. 

 yes  no
 4.3.2. 

 yes  no
 4.3.3. 
 (a)the establishment of protective infrastructure (in the case of firebreaks it may also cover maintenance costs);
Please confirm that no aid will be granted for agricultural related activities in areas covered by agri-environment-climate commitments.

 yes  no (b)local, small scale prevention activities against fire or other natural hazards, including the use of grazing animals; (c)establishing and improving forest fire, pest and diseases monitoring facilities and communication equipment; (d)restoring forest potential damaged by fires, natural disasters, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, other adverse climatic events, plant pests, catastrophic events and climate change related events.
 4.3.4. 

 yes  no
 4.3.5. 
…
 4.3.6. 

 yes  no
 4.3.7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, it shall be eligible for aid for prevention of fire.
 4.3.8. 

 yes  no
 4.3.9. 

 yes  no
 4.3.10. 

 yes  no
 4.3.11. 

 yes  no
 4.3.12. 
…
 4.4.  4.4.1. 

 yes  no
 4.4.2. 

 yes  no
 4.4.3. 
 (a)the achievement of commitments undertaken for environmental aims for the provisions of ecosystem services; (b)the enhancement of the public amenity value of forests and woodland in the area concerned; (c)the improvement of the climate change mitigation potential of ecosystems.

If there is any economic benefit in the long term, please describe it:

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 4.4.4. 

 yes  no
 4.5.  4.5.1. 

 yes  no

Please describe any such minimum standards and their application to the measure:

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 4.5.2. 

 yes  no

Please describe any such requirements concerning the minimum percentage of heat energy utilization and their application to the measure:

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 4.5.3. 

 yes  no

Please describe any such requirements and their application to the measure:

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 4.5.4. 

 yes  no
 4.5.5. 
…
 4.5.6. 
 (a)investments enhancing forestry potential:
 (i)investments for soil and resource friendly harvesting machinery and practices; (ii)other investments. (b)processing mobilising and marketing adding value to forest products.
 4.5.7. 
…
 4.5.8. 
…
 4.5.9. 

 yes  no
 4.5.10. 

((a)) Is the aid limited to 75 % of the amount of the eligible costs in the outermost regions or in the smaller Aegean islands?

 yes  no
((b)) Is the aid limited to 50 % of the amount of the eligible costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose GDP per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27?

 yes  no
((c)) Is the aid limited to 40 % of the amount of the eligible costs in other regions?

 yes  no
 4.6.  4.6.1. 

((a)) investment in:
 (i)tangible assets and/or (ii)intangible assets.
((b)) infrastructure related to the following:
 (i)the development of forests; (ii)the modernisation of forests; (iii)the adaptation of forests.
((c)) the investments include:
 (i)access to forest land; (ii)land consolidation and improvement; (iii)the supply and saving of energy and water.
 4.6.2. 
…
 4.6.3. 

((a)) Is the aid limited to 100 % of the eligible costs in the case of:
 (i)non-productive investments; (ii)investments aimed exclusively at improving the environmental value of forests; (iii)investments for forest roads, which are open to the public free of charge and which serve the multifunctional aspects of forest?

 yes  no
((b)) In the case of investments, improving the short- or long-term economic potential of forests, is the aid limited to 75 % of the amount of the eligible costs in the outermost regions or in the smaller Aegean islands?

 yes  no
((c)) In the case of investments, improving the short- or long-term economic potential of forests, is the aid limited to 50 % of the amount of the eligible costs in less developed regions and in all regions whose GDP per capita for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013 was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27?

 yes  no
((d)) In the case of investments, improving the short-or long-term economic potential of forests, is the aid limited to 40 % of the amount of the eligible costs in other regions?

 yes  no
((e)) In the case of investments in access to forest land are supported, please indicate the average density of forest paths/roads in the area concerned before and after the investment (in metre/hectare) …

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

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 2.2.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 
 (a)Natura 2000 forest areas designated in accordance with the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive; (b)other delimited nature protection areas with environmental restrictions applicable to forests which contribute to the implementation of Article 10 of the Habitats Directive; provided that, where the measure is co-financed by EAFRD as a rural development measure, per rural development programme, those areas do not exceed 5 % of the designated Natura 2000 areas covered by its territorial scope; for aid measures financed exclusively from national funds, this latter territorial restriction does not apply.
 4. 
 (a)additional costs incurred due to the implementation of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive; (b)income foregone resulting from the disadvantages in the areas concerned.

Please describe the calculation methodology:

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 5. 
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Please note that aid under this measure is limited to EUR 500 per hectare per year maximum in the initial period not exceeding five years and EUR 200 per hectare per year maximum thereafter. If the maximum amounts are higher, please justify those higher aid amounts, taking into account and describing the specific circumstances as described in the rural development programme or otherwise (where the measure is financed exclusively from national resources):

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

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 2.3.  1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.1.2. 

  (a) public entities
   (b) private entities


Please provide more information on the eligible beneficiaries:

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 1.2. 
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…

Please indicate:
 (a)the relevant mandatory requirements as identified in the rural development programme, in the case of an RDP measure:
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… (b)in the case of aid measures financed exclusively from national funds, the relevant mandatory requirements and describe them in more details or in attached documentation:
…
…
…
… (c) Please state the duration period of the commitments undertaken (between 5 to 7 years): …
 (d) 
…

…

…

…
 1.3. 
 (a)compensating beneficiaries for additional costs (all or in part) resulting from the voluntary commitments;
Please state the amount: (b)compensating beneficiaries for income foregone resulting from the voluntary commitments made;
Please state the amount: (c)covering transaction costs up to a value of 20 % of the premium paid for the forest-environment voluntary commitments. Please state the reasons why this is necessary:
…
…
… (d)for operations concerning environmental conservation, in these cases, aid may be granted as a flat-rate or one-off payment per unit for voluntary commitments to renounce the commercial use of trees and forests, calculated on the basis of additional costs incurred and income foregone.

Please describe the calculation methodology:

…

…
 1.4. 

 yes  no

In the case of EAFRD co-financed aid forming part of a rural development programme, is the aid for forest holdings above a certain threshold (defined by the Member State) conditional on the submission of a forest management plan or equivalent instrument in line with sustainable forest management?


 yes  no

Please refer to the relevant information from a forest management plan or equivalent instrument in line with sustainable forest management as defined by the Ministerial Conference on the protection of Forests in Europe of 1993.

…

…

…
 1.5. 

 yes  no

If the amount is higher than EUR 200 per hectare per year, please provide justification for that higher amount, taking into account specific circumstances justified in the rural development programmes (in the case of a rural development programme measure) or otherwise in this notification.

…

…

…
 1.6. 

 yes  no

Please confirm whether the operations include the following:

 (a)targeted actions: actions promoting the in situ and ex situ conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in forestry, including web-based inventories of genetic resources currently conserved in situ, including on-forest holding conservation, and of ex situ collections and databases; (b)concerted actions: actions promoting the exchange of information for the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in Union forestry, among competent organisations in the Member States; (c)accompanying actions: information, dissemination and advisory actions involving non-governmental organisations and other relevant stakeholders, training courses and the preparation of technical reports.

Please describe in more detail the operations concerning the conservation and promotion of forest genetic resources referred to in points (a), (b) and (c):

…

…

…

…
 1.7. 

 yes  no
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (724) of the Guidelines, the Member State is required to provide a revision clause in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Section 2.3. of Chapter 2 of Part II of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (725) of the Guidelines, a revision clause in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following programming period must be included.

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

…
 2.4.  1.  1.1. 
…
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)vocational training and skills acquisitions, including training courses, workshops and coaching; (b)demonstration activities; (c)information actions; (d)aid to cover short-term forest management exchange and forest visits.
 2.2. 
 (a)the costs of organising the vocational training, skills acquisition actions, demonstration activities or information actions; (b)the costs of travel, accommodation and per diem expenses of the participants; (c)the costs of the provision of replacement services during the absence of the participants; (d)the costs related to demonstration projects.
 2.3. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property, with land only being eligible to an extent not exceeding 10 % of total eligible costs of the operation concerned; (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c)the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; (d)the acquisition or development of computer software and acquisitions of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks.

Please note that the eligible costs are limited to those listed in points (293) and (565) of the Guidelines.
 2.4. 

 yes  no
 2.5. 

 yes  no

Please provide the details either:

from the rural development programme: …or hereby, in this notification form: …
 2.6. 
 (a)sustainable forestry methods and/or technologies (b)the development of new business opportunities (c)the development of new technologies (d)the improvement of forest resilience (e)other, please specify:

…
 2.7. 

 yes  no
 2.8. 
 (a)in kind by means of subsidized services; (b)in the form of direct payments of money to beneficiaries only in the form of reimbursement of the costs of travel, accommodation and per diem expenses of the participants?

Please note that the aid referred to in point (293)(a) and point (293)(d)(i) to (iv) of the Guidelines must not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries.
 2.9. 

 yes  no
 2.10. Please state the maximum aid intensity (maximum 100 %) …

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

…
 2.5.  1.  1.1. 
…
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)help undertakings active in the forestry sector benefit from the use of advisory services for the improvement of the economic and environmental performance as well as the climate friendliness and resilience of their holding, enterprise and/or investment; (b)advice on other issues.

Please describe the envisaged measures:

…

…

…

…
 2.2. 
 (a)the relevant obligations under theHabitats DirectiveBirds DirectiveWater Framework Directive; (b)issues linked to the economic and environmental performance of the forest holding; (c)any other issues, such as:

…
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.5. 

 yes  no

Please provide justification where advice is provided partly in group, taking into account the situation of the individual user of advisory services:

…

…
 2.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2.7. 

 yes  no

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

…
 2.6. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure whose aim is the cooperation in the forestry sector as described by section 2.6 of the EU Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014-2020 (‘the Guidelines’). For aid for cooperation in the forestry sector related to horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable production of biomass for energy production and industrial processes and for rural tourism, the form covering Section 3.10 of Part II of the Guidelines must be filled in.
 1.  1.1. 
two entities in the forestry sector;one entity in the forestry sector and one in the agricultural sector.
 1.2. 
 (a)cooperation approaches among different actors in the forestry sector and other actors active in the forestry sector that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy, including producer groups, cooperatives and inter-branch organisation; (b)the creation of clusters and networks in the forestry sector; (c)the establishment and operation of operational groups of the EIP for forestry productivity and sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
 2.  2.1. 
 (a)pilot projects; (b)the development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the forestry sector; (c)cooperation among small operators in organising joint work processes and sharing facilities and resources; (d)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors for the establishment of logistic platforms to promote short supply chains and local markets; (e)promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chain and local markets; (f)joint action undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change; (g)joint approaches to environmental projects and ongoing environmental practices including efficient water management, the use of renewable energy and the preservation of agricultural landscapes; (h)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable production of biomass for use in food production if the result is a forestry product and energy production for own consumption; (i)drawing up of forest management plan or equivalent instrument; (j)implementation, in particular by groups of public and private partners other than those defined in point (b) of Article 32(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, of local development strategies other than those defined in Article 2(19) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 addressing one or more of the Union priorities for rural development.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 2.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 2.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (706) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.

If the answer is yes, please explain how this compliance will be ensured.
 2.5. 
 (a)the costs of studies of the area concerned, feasibility studies, and the drawing up of a business plan or a forest management plan or equivalent or local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; (b)the costs of animation of the area concerned in order to make feasible a collective territorial project or a project to be carried out by an operational group of the EIP for forestry productivity and sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; in the case of clusters animation may also concern the organisation of training, networking between members and the recruitment of new members; (c)the running costs of cooperation, such as the salary of a ‘coordinator’; (d)the direct costs of specific projects linked to the implementation of a business plan, environmental plan or a forest management plan or equivalent, a local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 or other actions aiming at innovation including testing; the related direct costs must be limited to the eligible costs and the maximum aid intensities of investment aid in the forestry sector, as specified in Section 2.1 of Part II of the Guidelines on investment aid; (e)the costs of promotion activities.
 2.6. 

 yes  no

Please provide the justification for collective environmental actions exceeding seven years:

…

…

…
 2.7. The aid is granted up to: …% of the eligible costs (maximum: 100 %, with the exception of direct costs).

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

…
 2.7.  1. 

 yes  no

Please note that the Commission does not authorize aid under Section 2.7 of Part II of the Guidelines in favour of large enterprises.
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 
 (a)the rental of suitable premises, (b)the acquisition of office equipment, including computer hardware and software, administrative staff costs, overheads and legal and administrative fees.
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under the Guidelines this aid cannot be granted.
 8. 

 yes  no

Please note that in the absence of the data on the marketed production of the group or organisation, the support in the first year shall be calculated on the basis of the average marketed production of the members of the group or organisation over the last five years before the recognition, excluding the highest and the lowest value.
 9. 

 yes  no
 10. 

 yes  no
 11. 

 yes  no
 12. 

 yes  no
 13. 

 yes  no

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

…
 2.8.  1.  1.1. 
…

…

…

…
 1.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 2.8 of Part II of the Guidelines those aids are not compatible with the internal market.
 1.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 2.8 of Part II of the Guidelines those aids are not compatible with the internal market.
 1.4. 

 yes  no
 1.5. 
…

…

…
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no
 3. 
Aid for specific forest actions and interventions with the primary objective to contribute to maintaining or to restoring forest ecosystem and biodiversity or the traditional landscape.
 3.1. 

 yes  no
 3.2. 
…

…
 3.3. 
 (a)preventive and treatment measures, including soil preparation for replanting, and the products, appliances and materials necessary for such measures. Biological, physical and other non-chemical mechanical prevention and treatment methods must be preferred to chemical methods, unless it can be shown that such methods are not sufficient to provide satisfactory control over the disease or pest in question; (b)loss of stock and restocking costs up to the market value of the stock destroyed on the order of the authorities to fight the disease or pest in question. When calculating the increment loss, the potential increment of the stock destroyed until the normal felling age may be taken into consideration.
 3.4. The maximum intensity: … (up to 100 % of eligible costs).
 4. 
Aid for maintaining and improving the soil quality and ensuring a balanced and healthy tree growth in the forestry sector.
 4.1. 

 yes  no
 4.2. 
…
 4.3. 

 yes  no
 4.4. 
…
 4.5. 

 yes  no
 4.6. The maximum intensity: … (up to 100 % of eligible costs)
 5. 
Aid for restoration and maintenance of natural pathways, landscape elements and features and natural habitat for animals in the forestry sector.
 5.1. 

 yes  no
 5.2. 
…

…
 5.3. 

 yes  no
 5.4. The maximum intensity: … (up to 100 % of eligible costs).
 6. 
Aid for maintaining roads to prevent forest fires
 6.1. 
…

…

…
 6.2. 
…

…

…
 6.3. The maximum intensity: … (up to 100 % of eligible costs).
 7. 
Aid to make good the damage in forests caused by animals regulated by law.
 7.1. 
 (a)protected animals as defined by Point (35)28 of the Guidelines; (b)species subject to specific national legislation.

If the answer is point (b), please demonstrate the interest for preserving the population of the species:

…

…
 7.2. 

 yes  no

In case of impossibility to take such reasonable preventive measures, please explain why no preventive measures are possible:

…

…
 7.3. 

 yes  no
 7.4. 

 yes  no
 7.5. 

 yes  no
 7.6. 

 yes  no
 7.7. 
 (a)damage to living trees. The aid may be granted to compensate for loss of stock and for restocking costs up to the market value of the stock destroyed by the regulated animals. When calculating the market value of the increment loss, the potential increment of the stock destroyed until the normal felling age may be taken into consideration. (b)other costs incurred by the beneficiary due to the event causing the damage, such as treatment measures, including soil preparation for replanting and the products, appliances and materials necessary for such operations. (c)the material damage to the following assets: forestry equipment, machinery and buildings. The calculation of the material damage must be based on the repair cost or economic value of the affected asset before the event caused the damage. It does not exceed the repair cost or the decrease in fair market value caused by the event that is to say the difference between the property’s value immediately before and immediately after the event that caused the damage.
 7.8. 

 yes  no
 7.9. The aid intensity is up to … (maximum 100 % of the eligible costs).
 7.10. 

 yes  no
 8. 
Aid for establishing forest management plans
 8.1. 

 yes  no
 8.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8.3. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8.6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8.7. 

 yes  no

Please provide justification where advice is provided partly in group, taking into account the situation of the individual user of advisory services:

…

…
 8.8. 

 yes  no
 8.9. 

 yes  no
 8.10. The aid intensity is up to … (maximum 100 % of the eligible costs).

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

…
 2.9.1.  1. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

((a)) that the aided project is to be carried out;
((b)) the goals of the aided project;
((c)) an approximate date for the publication of the results expected from the aided project;
((d)) the place of publication of the results expected from the aided project on the internet;
((e)) a reference that the results of the aided project are available to all undertakings active in the forestry sector or sub-sector concerned at no cost.


 yes  no
 4. 
 (a)made available on internet, from the end date of the aided project or the date on which any information concerning those results is given to members of any particular organisation whatever comes first; and (b)remain available on internet for a period of at least five years starting from the end date of the aided project.
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 
 (a)personnel costs related to researchers, technicians and other supporting staff to the extent employed on the project; (b)the costs of instruments and equipment to the extent and for the period used for the project. Where such instruments and equipment are not used for their full life for the project, only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible costs; (c)the costs of buildings and land, to the extent and for the duration period used for the project. With regard to buildings, only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project, as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible costs. For land, the costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible costs; (d)the costs of contractual research, knowledge and patents bought or licensed from outside sources at arm’s length conditions, as well as the costs of consultancy and equivalent services used exclusively for the project; (e)additional overheads and other operating expenses, including the costs of materials, supplies and similar products, incurred directly as a result of the project.

Please note that the aid must be limited to the costs referred to in points (a) to (e).
 7. Please state the aid intensity: … (maximum 100 %).

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

…
 2.9.2.  1. 

 yes  no
 2. 
…
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 
…
 5. Please state the aid intensity: … (maximum 100 %).

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

…
 3. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure for the rural areas covered by Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).

In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas (Part III 12) demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid and also the corresponding rural areas forms 3.1 to 3.11 depending on the specific type of aid.

Please submit information concerning the legal basis provided for in national law, or the draft act providing the legal basis in national law, together with any additional documents, such as calculation methodology, experts opinion, which describe in more details the State aid measure.

If aid for the rural areas is to be granted under Union rules common to all sectors or specific to trade and industry, please use the applicable notification form for those sectors when notifying a State aid measure to DG Competition services.
 1.  1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 2. 
RDP…Measure…
 3. 
 (a)co-financed by the EAFRD (b)additional national financing
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that such aid is excluded from the scope of Chapter 3 of Part II of the Guidelines. Such aid must comply with the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-2020, unless it is exempt from the obligation to notify it.
 5. 
 (a)the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property;

((i)) Is the amount of the land purchased equal or less than 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned?

 yes  no
((ii)) If the amount of the land purchased is more than 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned, does the operation concern environmental conservation?

 yes  noIf the answer is yes, in exceptional and duly justified cases, a higher percentage may be permitted. Please elaborate on that in order to allow the Commission to assess the case at hand.
…
… (b)the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c)general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies. Please note that feasibility studies remain eligible expenditure even where, based on their results, no expenditure under points (a) and (b) is incurred; (d)the following investments in intangible assets: acquisition or development of computer software and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks. (e)Other (please specify):
…
…

Please note that the list of eligible costs referred to in points (a) to (d) is exhaustive.
 6. 
 (a)costs, other than those referred to in question 5 (point (635) of the Guidelines) connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor’s margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges; (b)working capital.

If any of the expenses referred to in points (a) and (b) is included, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 7. 

((a)) in less developed regions:

((i)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is below 45 % of the EU-27 average;
((ii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is between 45 % and 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((iii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions with a GDP per capita above 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((b)) in outermost regions that have a GDP per capita below or equal to 75 % of the EU-27 average:

((i)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is below 45 % of the EU-27 average;
((ii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is between 45 % and 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((iii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions with a GDP per capita above 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((c)) in other outermost regions:

((i)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is below 45 % of the EU-27 average;
((ii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions whose GDP per capita is between 45 % and 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((iii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in regions with a GDP per capita above 60 % of the EU-27 average;
((d)) in ‘c’ areas:

((i)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in sparsely populated areas and in NUTS 3 regions or parts of NUTS 3 regions that share a land border with a country outside the European Free Trade Area (EEA) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA);
((ii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in non-predefined ‘c’ areas;
((iii)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in the former ‘a’ areas only for the period from 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2017;
((iv)) … % of the amount of the eligible costs for investment in the NUTS 3 areas or parts of NUTS 3 areas within a ‘c’ area which are adjacent to an ‘a’ area.
What is the difference in aid intensity between both these areas?
…
((e)) is the aid granted in favour of large investment projects?

 yes  no
Please note that if the answer is yes, the maximum aid intensities set out in point (638)(a) to (c) of the Guidelines cannot be increased by up 10 percentage points for medium-sized undertakings and by up to 20 percentage points for micro and small undertakings.
((f)) in all other areas than those referred to in points (a) to (d) of this question:
… % of the amount of the eligible costs
((g)) for aid for large investment projects:
Please indicate the adjusted aid amount on the basis of the formula described in point (35).31. of the Guidelines (maximum aid amount = R × (50 + 0.50 × B + 0.34 × C), where R is the maximum aid intensity applicable in the area concerned, excluding the increased aid intensity for SMEs. B is the part of eligible costs between EUR 50 million and EUR 100 million. C is the part of eligible costs above EUR 100 million):
…
 8. 

 yes  no
 3.1. 
This Supplementary Information Sheet relates to investments concerning the processing of agricultural products into non-agricultural products, the production of cotton or investments in the creation and development of non-agricultural activities, as described in Section 3.1 of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 
 (a)the processing of agricultural products where the output of the production process is a non-agricultural product; (b)the production of cotton, including the activity of ginning; (c)investments in non-agricultural activities which are granted to farmers or members of a farm household who diversify into non-agricultural activities and to micro and small undertakings and natural persons in rural areas.

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

…
 3.2. 
This Supplementary Information Sheet relates to State aid for basic services and village renewal in rural areas, as described in Section 3.2 of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 

 yes  no
 10. 
 (a)the costs of drawing up and updating of development and management plans relating to rural areas and their basic services, and to high nature value sites; (b)investment costs for tangible and intangible assets; (c)the costs for the preparation of studies associated with cultural and natural heritage, rural landscapes and high nature value sites; (d)the costs linked to environmental awareness actions; (e)the costs of capital works may be also eligible for aid referred to in point (644)(e) of the Guidelines.
 11. 

 yes  no
 12. 

 yes  no

Please note that the net revenues must be deducted from the eligible costs ex ante or through a clawback mechanism.
 13. 
 (a)where the relocation of the activities or the conversion of buildings or other facilities consists of the dismantling, removal and re-building of existing facilities, 100 % of real costs incurred for such activities; (b)where the relocation of the activities or the conversion of buildings or other facilities results, in addition to the dismantling, removal and re-building of existing facilities as referred to in point (650)(a) of the Guidelines, in a modernisation of these facilities or in an increase in production capacity, the aid intensities for investments laid down in point (638) of the Guidelines must be applied in respect to the costs relating to the modernisation of the facilities or the increase of production capacity.

Please note that for the purpose of point (650)(b) of the Guidelines, the pure replacement of an existing building or facilities by a new up-to date building or facilities without fundamentally changing the production or the technology involved will not be considered to be related to the modernisation.

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

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 3.3. 
This Supplementary Information Sheet relates to State aid for business start-up for non-agricultural activities in rural areas, as described in Section 3.3 of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
 (a)farmers; (b)members of the farm household diversifying into non-agricultural activities; (c)micro and small undertakings; (d)natural persons in rural areas; (e)medium-sized and large enterprises in rural areas.

Please note that if the beneficiaries can be medium-sized and large enterprises in rural areas, aid can be granted only for the setting up of farm management, farm relief and farm advisory services, as well as forestry advisory services, including the Farm Advisory System referred to in Articles 12 to 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013.
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 
 (a)the initial economic situation of the beneficiary applying for aid; (b)milestones and targets for the development of the new activities of the beneficiary; (c)details of the actions required for the development of the activities of the beneficiary, such as details of investments, training, advice or other activity.
 5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid will be declared incompatible with the internal market.
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid will be declared incompatible with the internal market.
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 

 yes  no

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

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 3.4.  1.  1.1. 

 yes  no
 1.2. 

 yes  no
 1.3. 

 yes  no

Please note that the agricultural land will be defined by the Member State, including but not limited to the agricultural area as defined under point (35)50 of the Guidelines.
 1.4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please justify such aid in compliance with point (662) of the Guidelines.

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 1.5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in this case the aid may be provided for the conservation and for the sustainable use and development of genetic resources in agriculture for operations not covered by the provisions under points (208) to (219) of Section 1.1.5.1. of Part II of the Guidelines.
 2.  2.1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under point (724) of the Guidelines, the Member State is oblige to introduce it in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Section 3.4 of Chapter 3 of Part II of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.
 2.2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (725) of the Guidelines, a revision clause in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following programming period needs to be included.

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

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 3.5.  1. 
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 2. 
 (a)aid will be granted to compensate other land managers for the additional costs and income foregone resulting from disadvantages in the areas concerned, related to the implementation of the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive; (b)only measures undertaken in the following areas will be eligible for aid:
((i)) Natura 2000 agricultural areas designated pursuant to Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive;
((ii)) other delimited nature protection areas with environmental restrictions applicable to farming which contribute to the implementation of Article 10 of the Habitats Directive. (c)the aid will be limited to the amounts set out in point (668) of the Guidelines:
((i)) EUR 500 per hectare per year maximum in the initial period not exceeding five years;
((ii)) EUR 200 per hectare per year maximum thereafter. (d)if, in exceptional cases, the Member State increases the maximum amounts of EUR 500 and EUR 200, can it State explain the specific circumstances that justify it?
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Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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 3.6. 
This notification form must be used for the notification of State aid for knowledge transfer and information actions in rural areas as described in Section 3.6. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
 (a)vocational training and skills acquisitions (including training courses, workshops and coaching); (b)demonstration activities; (c)information actions; (d)aid for the training for advisors linked to the advisory services referred to in Section 1.1.10.2. and Sections 2.5. and 3.7. of Part II of the Guidelines.
 2. 

 yes  no
 3. 
Please note that the aid intensity must be limited to 50 % of the eligible costs in the case of large enterprises, to 60 % in the case of medium-sized enterprises and to 70 % in the case of micro and small enterprises.
 4. 

 yes  no
 5. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 6. 
 (a)the costs of organising and delivering the knowledge transfer or information action; (b)in case of demonstration projects, relevant investment costs; (c)the costs for travel, accommodation and per diem expenses of participants.
 7. 
 (a)subsidized services; (b)direct payments of money to producers only under the form of reimbursement of actually incurred costs?

Please note that the aid referred to in point (672)(a) and (b) of the Guidelines must not involve direct payments to the beneficiaries.
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 10. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

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

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 3.7. 
This notification form must be used for the notification of State aid for advisory services in rural areas as described in Section 3.7. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 
 (a)obligations deriving from the statutory management requirements and/or standards for good agricultural and environmental conditions provided in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013; (b)the agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment laid down in Chapter 3 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and the maintenance of the agricultural area as referred to in point (c) of Article 4(1) of that Regulation; (c)measures aiming at farm modernization, competitiveness building, sectoral integration, innovation and market orientation as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship; (d)requirements defined by Member States for implementing Article 11(3) of the Water Framework Directive; (e)requirements defined by Member States for implementing Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and in particular compliance with the general principles of integrated pest management as referred to in Article 14 of Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive; (f)occupational safety standards and safety standards linked to farms; (g)specific advice for farmers setting up for the first time, including advice on economic and environmental sustainability.
 3. 
 (a)advice to SMEs in rural areas linked to the economic and environmental performance of the beneficiary; (b)advice on the information related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and protection of waters as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1306/2013; (c)advice on issues linked to the economic and environmental performance of the agricultural holding, including competitiveness aspects; (d)advice for the development of short supply chains, organic farming and health aspects of animal husbandry; (e)advice on other issues.

Please describe the envisaged measures:

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 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 5. 

 yes  no

Please note that where duly justified and appropriate, advice may be partly provided in a group, while taking into account the situation of the individual user of advisory services.
 6. 
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 7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

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

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 3.8. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measures for new participation of active farmers in quality schemes for cotton and foodstuffs as described in Section 3.8. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sector and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
 (a)quality scheme for cotton or foodstuffs established by Union legislation; (b)quality schemes for cotton or foodstuffs recognised by the Member States as complying with the following criteria:
((i)) the specificity of the final product produced under the quality scheme is derived from clear obligations to guarantee:

— specific product characteristics, or
— specific farming or production methods, or
— a quality of the final product that goes significantly beyond the commercial commodity standards as regards public, animal or plant health, animal welfare or environmental protection;
((ii)) the scheme is open to all producers;
((iii)) the scheme involves binding final product specifications and compliance with those specifications is verified by public authorities or by an independent inspection body;
((iv)) the scheme is transparent and ensures the complete traceability of agricultural products. (c)voluntary agricultural product certification schemes recognised by the Member State as meeting the requirements laid down in the Union best practice guidelines for the operation of voluntary certification schemes relating to agricultural products and foodstuffs.
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with Section 3.8. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the Guidelines, aid may be granted only if those conditions are fulfilled.
 3. 
…

Please note that in accordance with Section 3.8. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the Guidelines, the aid is limited to EUR 3 000 per beneficiary per year.

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

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 3.9. 
This form must be used for the notification of State aid for information and promotion activities concerning cotton and foodstuffs covered by a quality scheme as described in Section 3.9. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (691) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (692) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 3. 

((a)) be designed to induce consumers to buy the foodstuffs or the cotton covered by a quality scheme;
((b)) draw attention to specific features or advantages of the foodstuff or the cotton, notably to the quality, specific production method, high animal welfare standards and respect for the environment linked to the quality scheme concerned?

 yes  no
If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (693) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 4. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that in accordance with point (694) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions except for foodstuff or cotton covered by a quality scheme introduced by Title II of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under point (695) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 7. 

 yes  no

If the answer is yes, please note that under point (696) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that under point (697) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted for such actions.
 9. 
up to 70 % (indicate the exact rate: … %)

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

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 3.10. 
This form must be used for the notification of State aid for cooperation in rural areas as described in Section 3.10. of Chapter 3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 

 yes  no
 2. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (700) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.
 3. 

 yes  no
 4. 
 (a)cooperation approaches; (b)the creation of clusters and networks; (c)the establishment and operation of operational groups of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
 5. 
 (a)pilot projects; (b)the development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the food sector; (c)cooperation among small operators in organizing joint work processes and sharing facilities and resources and for the development and/or marketing of tourism services relating to rural tourism; (d)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors for the establishment and development of short supply chains and local markets; (e)promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chain and local markets; (f)joint actions undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change; (g)joint approaches to environmental projects and ongoing environmental practices, including efficient water management, the use of renewable energy and the preservation of agricultural landscapes; (h)horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable provision of biomass for use in food and energy production and industrial processes; (i)the implementation, in particular by groups of public and private partners other than those defined in point (b) of Article 32(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, of local development strategies other than those defined in Article 2(19) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 addressing one or more of the Union priorities for rural development; (j)the diversification of farming activities into activities concerning health care, social integration, community-supported agriculture and education about the environment and food.
 6. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (703) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.
 7. 

 yes  no
 8. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (704) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.
 9. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (705) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.
 10. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (706) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.

If the answer is yes, please explain how this compliance will be ensured.
 11. 

 yes  no

Please provide the justification for collective environmental actions exceeding a period of seven years:

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 12. 
 (a)costs for studies of the area concerned, feasibility studies, and the drawing up of a business plan or local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; (b)costs for the animation of the area concerned in order to make feasible a collective territorial project or a project to be carried out by an operational group of the EIP for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability as referred to in Article 56 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; in the case of clusters, the animation may also concern networking between members and the recruitment of new members; (c)the running costs of cooperation, such as the salary of a ‘coordinator’; (d)the direct costs of specific projects linked to the implementation of a business plan, an environmental plan, a local development strategy other than the one referred to in Article 29 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 or other actions targeted towards innovation, including testing; (e)costs for promotion activities.

Please note that in accordance with point (708) of the Guidelines, the aid may be granted to cover only those eligible costs.
 13. 

 yes  no

If the answer is no, please note that in accordance with point (709) of the Guidelines no aid may be granted.
 14. 
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Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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 3.11. 
This form must be used for the notification of any State aid for the setting-up of mutual funds as described by Section 3.11. of Chapter3 of Part II of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 (‘the Guidelines’).
 1. 
 (a)losses caused by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, as specified in Sections 1.2.1.2. and 1.2.1.3. of Chapter 1 of Part II of the Guidelines; (b)losses caused by environmental incidents.
 2. 
The administrative costs of setting up the mutual fund, spread over a maximum period of three years in a degressive manner.

Please note that there are no other eligible costs. Initial capital stock is not an eligible cost.
 3. 
…

Please note that the maximum aid rate is 65 % of the eligible costs.
 4. 

 yes  no
 4.1. 
Ceiling per fund: …
 5. 

 yes  no
 6. 

 yes  no
 7. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (714) of the Guidelines, if questions 5, 6 and 7 are not answered affirmatively, the Commission cannot declare the aid scheme compatible with the internal market.
 8. 

 yes  no
 9. 

 yes  no

Please note that in accordance with point (715) of the Guidelines, if questions 8 and 9 are not answered affirmatively, the Commission cannot declare the aid scheme compatible with the internal market.

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

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