Brussels, 03/02/2005 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has approved the tax exemption scheme set in place by the Netherlands regarding dredging sludge from public or private inland navigation waterways. After examination, the Commission considered the measure was not State aid, as it does not grant selective advantages to companies and is not in line with the logic and the nature of the Dutch taxation system applicable to waste. The tax levied by the Netherlands on waste for dumping is aimed...