78/296/ECSC: Commission Decision of 1 March 1978 approving aids from the Federal Republic of Germany to the coal-mining industry during the year 1977

• Articles: 3

Article 1

The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany is hereby given approval for the following aids to the coal industry during the calendar year 1977: 1. grant of investment aid not exceeding DM 217 500 000 to undertakings in the coal industry in order to increase investment;

2. payment of premiums to shift-paid workers and piece workers for each shift worked underground, not exceeding DM 115 000 000;

3. promotion of development and innovation not exceeding DM 36 000 000;

4. aid not exceeding DM 120 000 000 for the build-up of long-term security stocks.

Article 2

The Federal Government shall notify the Commission by 31 May 1978 of details of the aids granted pursuant to this Decision, and in particular of the amounts paid and the manner in which they are apportioned.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 1 March 1978.

For the Commission

Guido BRUNNER

Member of the Commission