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Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007)

Official Journal L 036 , 12/02/2003 P. 0001 - 0006 Official Journal L 095 , 11/04/2003 P. 0036 - 0037

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 11 February 2003adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(3),Whereas:(1) The experience gained from previous programmes in the customs field, in particular Customs 2002, set out in Decision No 210/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2000)(4), indicates that there would be a strong Community interest to continue, and even to enlarge, this programme. The new programme should be built on the achievements of the previous programmes. The need for more focused and measurable objectives has been established as a result of the previous programmes.(2) The new programme should take into account the Commission communication and the Council resolution of 30 May 2001 on a strategy for the customs union(5).(3) Customs administrations have a vital role to protect the Community's interests, particularly its financial interests, to provide an equivalent level of protection to the Community's citizens and economic operators, at any point in the Community customs territory where customs clearance formalities are carried out, and to contribute towards the ability of European Union business to compete in the global marketplace. In this context, the customs policy should be continuously adapted to developments by the Customs Policy Group to ensure that national customs administrations operate as efficiently and effectively as would one single administration.(4) It is necessary for this Decision to establish the objectives for the implementation of the programme, as well as the priorities by which it will be guided over the next five years and supports and complements actions undertaken by Member States in the customs field. The implementation of this programme will be coordinated and organised in partnership between the Commission and the Member States within the common policy developed by the Customs Policy Group.(5) The Community commitment to the process of accession by candidate countries requires the provision of practical means whereby the customs administrations of these countries are able to undertake the full range of tasks required under Community legislation from the date of their accession, including the management of the future external border. In order to achieve this, the programme should be open to the candidate countries.(6) A range of instruments can be used in order to achieve the objectives of this programme, including communication and information exchange systems, management groups, project groups, benchmarking, exchanges of officials, seminars, workshops, monitoring, external actions and training activities. In the case of vocational training, Article 150 of the Treaty makes it clear that Community action should fully respect the responsibility of the Member States for the content and organisation of vocational training.(7) There is a need for customs action to give priority to improving anti-fraud controls, minimising the cost of compliance with customs legislation for economic operators and preparing for enlargement. The Community must therefore be able, within the framework of its own powers, to support the action of Member States' customs administrations, and full advantage should be taken of every possibility for administrative cooperation that Community rules provide.(8) Increasing globalisation of trade, the development of new markets, and changes in the methods and speed of the movement of goods, require customs administrations to strengthen relations between themselves and with the Community's business, legal and scientific circles, and operators engaged in foreign trade.(9) Indicators should be defined at an early stage in the programme in order to ensure an efficient system for the overall evaluation of the programme. In order to measure the effective and efficient management of the programme, indicators should be established for each action.(10) It is essential that customs administrations continue to make use of the potential for development of information and communications technology to deliver more efficient and accessible electronic services that will reduce costs for economic operators and promote European competitiveness and a more efficient single market.(11) This Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 33 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure(6), for the budgetary authority, during the annual budgetary procedure.(12) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(7),HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:CHAPTER I SCOPE AND OBJECTIVESArticle 1Establishment of the programmeA multiannual Community action programme (Customs 2007) hereinafter referred to as "the programme", is hereby established for the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2007 to support and complement the action undertaken by Member States to guarantee the effective functioning of the internal market in the customs field.Article 2Participation in the programme1. Participating countries are the Member States and those countries referred to in paragraph 2 which in fact participate in the programme.2. The programme shall be open to the participation of any country which has been recognised as a candidate country for accession to the European Union, in accordance with the appropriate terms and conditions for such participation.Article 3Objectives1. In the framework of the management of the customs union, the objectives of the programme shall be to ensure that Member States' customs administrations:(a) carry out coordinated action to ensure that customs activity matches the needs of the Community's internal market through implementing the strategy set out in the aforementioned Commission communication and Council resolution on a strategy for the customs union;(b) interact and perform their duties as efficiently as though they were one administration and achieve equivalent results at every point of the Community customs territory;(c) meet the demands placed on them by globalisation and increasing volumes of trade and contribute towards strengthening the competitive environment of the European Union;(d) provide the necessary protection of the financial interests of the European Union and provide a secure and safe environment for its citizens;(e) take the necessary steps to prepare for enlargement and to support the integration of new Member States.2. The common approach regarding the customs policy shall continuously be adapted to new developments in partnership between the Commission and the Member States in the Customs Policy Group, composed of the heads of customs administrations from the Commission and the Member States or their representatives. The Commission shall keep the Customs Policy Group regularly informed of measures relating to the implementation of the programme.Article 4Programme prioritiesFor the implementation of the programme, the following priorities shall be established:(a) to reduce the cost of compliance with customs legislation on economic operators through measures such as improved standardisation, and to develop increasingly open and transparent cooperation with trade;(b) to identify, develop and apply best working practices, especially in the areas of post-clearance audit control, risk analysis and simplified procedures;(c) to establish a system of the measurement of Member States' performance in customs administrations;(d) to support actions to prevent irregularities, for example by providing control information rapidly to front-line customs posts;(e) to improve the standardisation and simplification of customs procedures, systems and controls;(f) to improve the coordination of and cooperation between laboratories carrying out analysis for customs purposes in order to ensure, in particular, a uniform and unambiguous tariff classification throughout the European Union;(g) to support the creation of an electronic customs environment with paperless customs procedures and continuous access from economic operators to customs via the development of communication systems coupled with the necessary legislative and administrative changes;(h) to ensure the functioning of existing communication and information systems and, where appropriate, to develop and establish new systems;(i) to undertake actions which will provide support to the customs services of the candidate countries in their preparation for accession;(j) to assist third countries in the modernisation of customs services and procedures;(k) to develop common training measures and the organisational framework for customs training that would respond to the needs arising from programme actions.CHAPTER II PROGRAMME ACTIONSArticle 5Communication and information exchange systems1. The Commission and the participating countries shall ensure that the following communication and information exchange systems, together with manuals and guides, are operational, in so far as their operation is necessary under Community legislation:(a) the common communications network/common systems interface (CCN/CSI) to the extent necessary to support the functioning of the systems set out in this paragraph;(b) the data dissemination system (DDS);(c) the new computerised transit system (NCTS/NSTI);(d) the information system on the integrated tariff of the Community (TARIC);(e) the information system for transfer of origin stamps and the transmission of transit stamps (TCO/TCT);(f) the European customs inventory of chemical substances (ECICS);(g) the European binding tariff information system (EBTI/RTCE);(h) the tariff quota surveillance management system (TQS);(i) the inward-processing relief system (IPR);(j) the Unit values system;(k) the Suspensions information system;(l) other existing IT Community systems in the customs area to ensure their continuity.2. The Commission, in partnership with the Member States, may establish additional communication and information-exchange systems as they consider necessary.3. The Community components of the communication and information exchange systems shall be the hardware, software and network connections, which must be common to all participating countries so as to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of the systems, whether they be installed at the premises of the Commission or of a designated subcontractor or at premises of participating countries or of a designated subcontractor. The Commission shall conclude the necessary contracts to ensure the operational nature of these components.4. The non-Community components of the communication and information exchange systems shall comprise the national databases forming part of these systems, the network connections between the Community and non-Community components and such software and hardware as each participating country shall deem appropriate for the full operation of those systems throughout its administration. The participating countries will ensure that the non-Community components are kept operational and will assure the interoperability of these components with the Community components.5. The Commission shall coordinate, in cooperation with the participating countries, those aspects of the establishment and functioning of the Community and non-Community components of the systems and infrastructure referred to in paragraph 1.Article 6BenchmarkingBenchmarking activities may be organised involving one or more participating countries or other third countries, particularly the Community's main trading partners, in order to improve the performance of their customs administration in specific areas.For the purposes of this Decision, "benchmarking" means comparisons of working methods or the use of agreed, common indicators to measure performance which are used to identify differences in performance, and the processes involved in order to share experiences and learn from good practice in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Article 7Exchanges of officials1. The Commission and the participating countries shall organise exchanges of officials from customs administrations in support of the programme's objectives. Each exchange shall focus on a specific aspect of customs work and shall be thoroughly prepared and subsequently evaluated by the officials and authorities concerned. Exchanges may be operational or targeted on specific priority activities.2. Where appropriate, participating countries shall take the necessary steps to enable exchange officials to be operational in the host service. To this end, exchange officials shall be authorised to carry out the formalities relating to the duties entrusted to them. If circumstances so require, and, in particular, in order to take account of the specific requirements of the legal system of each participating country, the competent authorities in the participating countries may limit the said authorisation.3. For the duration of the exchange, officials shall, in the exercise of their duties, bear the same civil liability as national officials of the host authorities. Officials taking part in an exchange shall be subject to the same rules on professional confidentiality as the national officials of the host country.4. The Commission and the participating countries may also organise exchanges with other third countries in support of the objectives of this programme.5. Participating countries shall provide periodic evaluations of the exchanges, including the impact on their administration, as required by the Commission.Article 8Seminars, workshops and project groupsThe Commission and the participating countries shall organise seminars, workshops and conferences to be attended by participating country and Commission officials and, where appropriate, other experts in the field. Seminars, workshops and conferences may also be attended by officials from other administrations where this is appropriate to the objectives of the activity.The Commission, in partnership with Member States, may establish project groups to carry out specific tasks to be completed within a specified time scale.Article 9Training activities1. In order to encourage structured cooperation between national training bodies and officials responsible for customs training in administrations, participating countries shall, in cooperation with the Commission:(a) set training standards, develop existing training programmes and, where necessary, devise new programmes to provide a common core of training for officials relating to the full range of Community customs rules and procedures so as to enable them to acquire the necessary common professional skills and knowledge;(b) where appropriate, open customs training courses provided by each participating country for its own officials to officials from all participating countries;(c) develop the necessary common tools for customs training and customs training management, including the development of an organisational framework.2. Participating countries shall also ensure that their officials receive the initial and continuing training necessary to acquire the common professional skills and knowledge in accordance with the common training programmes and the linguistic training necessary for those officials to attain a sufficient standard of linguistic competence.Article 10Monitoring actions1. The Commission, in partnership with the Member States and, where appropriate, in close consultation with the economic operators, shall arrange for the monitoring of specific sectors of Community customs rules and procedures.2. Such monitoring shall be carried out by joint teams made up of customs officials from the Member States and the Commission. These teams shall, on the basis of a theme-by-theme or regional approach, visit different points in the Community customs territory where customs administrations carry out their duties. At the end of these visits, they shall draw up a report identifying and analysing the best working methods as well as any difficulties in implementing the rules observed and, where appropriate, including suggestions for the adaptation of both Community rules and working methods in order to improve the efficiency of customs actions as a whole. These experts' reports shall be communicated to the Member States and the Commission.Article 11External actions in the form of technical assistance and training1. The Commission shall ensure the coordination of the training and technical assistance and cooperation actions carried out by the Community and the Member States with third countries' administrations, to ensure the consistency of Community actions, both external and internal.2. The Commission shall also ensure the implementation of training and technical assistance and cooperation actions for the benefit of:(a) the candidate countries to enable them to comply with Community customs legislation. Particular attention shall be paid to the interconnectivity of customs information and technology systems;(b) third countries to support them in the modernisation of their customs administrations in order to improve both the conditions for the development of legitimate trade and the cooperation with customs administrations in the European Union.Article 12Other actionsThe Commission may, in partnership with the Member States, develop and use any other actions necessary to meet the objectives of the programme.Article 13Fixing objectives and indicatorsAll actions to be taken under this programme shall have defined objectives, measurable indicators to ensure suitable evaluation and a clear indication of the anticipated costs and shall be constructed so that the results achieve the expected impact of the action.CHAPTER III FINANCIAL PROVISIONSArticle 14Financial framework1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2007 is hereby set at EUR 133 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 15Expenditure1. The expenditure necessary for the implementation of the programme shall be divided between the Community and the participating countries in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.2. The Community shall bear expenditure as follows:(a) the cost of the development, purchase, installation and maintenance of the Community components of the communication and information exchange systems provided for in Article 5 and the cost of the day-to-day operation of the Community components installed at the premises of the Commission or those of a designated subcontractor;(b) the travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participating countries relating to benchmarking activities, exchanges of officials, seminars, workshops and project groups, training and monitoring actions referred to in Articles 6 to 10;(c) the organisational costs of seminars and workshops;(d) the costs relating to the actions referred to in Articles 11 and 12.The Commission shall, in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(8), determine the rules relating to the payment of expense and shall communicate them to participating countries.3. Participating countries shall bear expenditure as follows:(a) all costs other than those mentioned in 2(a) relating to the establishment and functioning of the non-Community components of the communication and information-exchange systems provided for in Article 5 and the cost of the day-to-day operation of the Community components of those systems installed at their premises or those of a designated subcontractor;(b) the difference between the expenditure paid by the Community in accordance with 2(b), 2(c) and 2(d), and the actual cost of the activity;(c) the costs relating to the initial and continuing training, including the linguistic training, of their officials as specified in Article 9(2).Article 16Financial ControlFinancing decisions and any agreements or contracts resulting from this Decision shall be subject to financial control, and if necessary, on the spot audits by the Commission, including the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), and by the Court of Auditors. Any grants made pursuant to this Decision shall be subject to agreement in writing in advance by the beneficiaries. That agreement shall contain the acceptance by the beneficiaries of an audit by the Court of Auditors into the use made of the financing granted.CHAPTER IV OTHER PROVISIONSArticle 17ImplementationThe measures necessary for the implementation of this programme shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 18(2).Article 18Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs 2007 Committee (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee").2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.Article 19Evaluation and reports1. This programme shall be subject to continuous evaluation, carried out by the Commission in collaboration with the participating countries. The evaluation shall be pursued by means of the reports referred to in paragraph 2 and by means of specific activities and shall be based on a format, criteria and indicators established during the first year of the programme.2. Participating countries shall forward to the Commission:(a) by 30 June 2005 at the latest, an interim report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme, and(b) by 31 December 2007 at the latest, a final report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme.3. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council:(a) by 31 December 2005 at the latest, an interim report evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the programme;(b) by 30 June 2008 at the latest, a final report establishing the impact achieved by the programme.These reports shall also be forwarded to the European Economic and Social Committee for information.4. The final report referred to in paragraph 3 shall analyse all the progress achieved in the case of each measure in the programme and shall include an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of any kind of customs computerisation systems involved in the functioning of the internal market. The report shall set out any useful proposals for ensuring that identical treatment is reserved for economic operators throughout the Community customs territory and that the gathering of information serves the proper protection of the Community's financial interests.Article 20Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.It shall apply from 1 January 2003.Article 21AddresseesThis Decision is addressed to Member States.This Decision shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 11 February 2003.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. Efthymiou(1) OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 268.(2) OJ C 241, 7.10.2002, p. 8.(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 3 September 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of 16 December 2002.(4) OJ L 33, 4.2.1997, p. 24. Decision as amended by Decision 105/2000/EC (OJ L 13, 19.1.2000, p. 1).(5) OJ C 171, 15.6.2001, p. 1.(6) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.(7) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(8) OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.


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31981D0091

81/91/EEC: Commission Decision of 30 January 1981 on the list of establishments in the Argentine Republic approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community

Official Journal L 058 , 05/03/1981 P. 0039 - 0042 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 13 P. 0015  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 21 P. 0041  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 13 P. 0015  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 21 P. 0041

COMMISSION DECISION of 30 January 1981 on the list of establishments in the Argentine Republic approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community (81/91/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof,  Whereas establishments in non-member countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC;  Whereas Argentina has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export to the Community;  Whereas Community on-the-spot inspections have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, drawn up in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which importation of fresh meat may be authorized;  Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Argentina must be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to the relevant Community legislation;  Whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them;  Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision in the light of steps taken to this end and improvements made;  Whereas it should be recalled that imports of fresh meat are also subject to other Community veterinary legislation, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions in respect of Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom;  Whereas the conditions of importation of fresh meat from establishments appearing on the list annexed to this Decision remain subject to Community provisions laid down elsewhere and to the general provisions of the Treaty ; whereas, in particular, the importation from non-member countries and the re-exportation to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as meat weighing less than 3 kilograms, or meat containing residues of certain substances which are not yet covered by special harmonized rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:    Article 1 1. The establishments in the Argentine Republic listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the purposes of the importation of fresh beef and veal, sheepmeat and meat of domestic solipeds into the Community.  2. Imports from those establishments shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down elsewhere, and in particular those concerning health protection requirements.   Article 2 1. Member States shall prohibit imports of the abovementioned categories of fresh meat referred to in Article 1 (1) coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.  2. This prohibition, however, shall not apply until 31 August 1981 to establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been officially approved and proposed by the Argentine authorities as of 1 September 1980, pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the abovementioned Directive, before 1 September 1981.   (1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.   The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.   Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 1 February 1981.   Article 4 This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 July 1981.   Article 5 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.     Done at Brussels, 30 January 1981.  For the Commission  Poul DALSAGER  Member of the Commission   ANNEX  LIST OF ESTABLISHMENTS  I. BOVINE MEAT  >PIC FILE= "T0020169">    II. SHEEPMEAT  >PIC FILE= "T0020170">   III. HORSEMEAT  >PIC FILE= "T0020171">   IV. COLD STORES   >PIC FILE= "T0020172">


title: 2012/360/EU, Euratom: Definitive adoption of amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2012

text:
               13.7.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 184/1

         DEFINITIVE ADOPTION
   of amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2012
   (2012/360/EU, Euratom)
   THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 314(4)(a) and 314(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1),
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (2),
   Having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012, as definitively adopted on 1 December 2011 (3),
   Having regard to draft amending budget No 1 to the general budget 2012, which the Commission drew up on 27 January 2012,
   Having regard to the position on draft amending budget No 1/2012, which the Council adopted on 26 March 2012,
   Having regard to Rules 75b and 75e of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure,
   Having regard to the Parliament's approval of the position of the Council on 20 April 2012,
   DECLARES:
   Sole Article
   The procedure under Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is complete and amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2012 has been definitively adopted.

      Done at Strasbourg, 20 April 2012.

            The President

         M. SCHULZ

      (1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 56, 29.2.2012

      DEFINITIVE ADOPTION OF AMENDING BUDGET No 1 OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012
      CONTENTS

         STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

         Section III: Commission

      — Expenditure
      — Title 08: Research
      — Title 10: Direct research

         SECTION III

         COMMISSION

         EXPENDITURE

                  Title

                  Heading

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  01

                  ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

                  610 876 707

                  510 674 444

                  610 876 707

                  510 674 444

                     40 01 40

                     329 267

                     329 267

                     329 267

                     329 267

                  611 205 974

                  511 003 711

                  611 205 974

                  511 003 711

                  02

                  ENTERPRISE

                  1 148 387 855

                  1 078 900 247

                  1 148 387 855

                  1 078 900 247

                     40 01 40

                     52 383

                     52 383

                     52 383

                     52 383

                  1 148 440 238

                  1 078 952 630

                  1 148 440 238

                  1 078 952 630

                  03

                  COMPETITION

                  91 734 206

                  91 734 206

                  91 734 206

                  91 734 206

                     40 01 40

                     14 967

                     14 967

                     14 967

                     14 967

                  91 749 173

                  91 749 173

                  91 749 173

                  91 749 173

                  04

                  EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

                  11 581 076 153

                  9 074 731 712

                  11 581 076 153

                  9 074 731 712

                     40 01 40

                     16 966

                     16 966

                     16 966

                     16 966

                  11 581 093 119

                  9 074 748 678

                  11 581 093 119

                  9 074 748 678

                  05

                  AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

                  58 586 881 323

                  55 879 670 842

                  58 586 881 323

                  55 879 670 842

                     40 01 40

                     498 392

                     498 392

                     498 392

                     498 392

                  58 587 379 715

                  55 880 169 234

                  58 587 379 715

                  55 880 169 234

                  06

                  MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

                  1 664 247 628

                  1 079 420 609

                  1 664 247 628

                  1 079 420 609

                     40 01 40

                     59 867

                     59 867

                     59 867

                     59 867

                  1 664 307 495

                  1 079 480 476

                  1 664 307 495

                  1 079 480 476

                  07

                  ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION

                  488 335 603

                  388 770 703

                  488 335 603

                  388 770 703

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     4 273 840

                     4 273 840

                     4 273 840

                     4 273 840

                  492 609 443

                  393 044 543

                  492 609 443

                  393 044 543

                  08

                  RESEARCH

                  5 930 024 910

                  4 217 590 729

                  650 000 000

                  6 580 024 910

                  4 217 590 729

                     40 01 40

                     4 490

                     4 490

                     4 490

                     4 490

                  5 930 029 400

                  4 217 595 219

                  6 580 029 400

                  4 217 595 219

                  09

                  INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA

                  1 677 451 177

                  1 356 450 156

                  1 677 451 177

                  1 356 450 156

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     416 680

                     416 680

                     416 680

                     416 680

                  1 677 867 857

                  1 356 866 836

                  1 677 867 857

                  1 356 866 836

                  10

                  DIRECT RESEARCH

                  410 893 864

                  404 081 551

                  410 893 864

                  404 081 551

                  11

                  MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

                  913 873 159

                  685 624 620

                  913 873 159

                  685 624 620

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     119 219 779

                     120 819 779

                     119 219 779

                     120 819 779

                  1 033 092 938

                  806 444 399

                  1 033 092 938

                  806 444 399

                  12

                  INTERNAL MARKET

                  101 005 521

                  97 680 011

                  101 005 521

                  97 680 011

                     40 01 40

                     97 284

                     97 284

                     97 284

                     97 284

                  101 102 805

                  97 777 295

                  101 102 805

                  97 777 295

                  13

                  REGIONAL POLICY

                  42 045 447 275

                  35 538 190 839

                  42 045 447 275

                  35 538 190 839

                     40 01 40

                     16 463

                     16 463

                     16 463

                     16 463

                  42 045 463 738

                  35 538 207 302

                  42 045 463 738

                  35 538 207 302

                  14

                  TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

                  142 810 235

                  110 215 126

                  142 810 235

                  110 215 126

                     40 01 40

                     151 912

                     151 912

                     151 912

                     151 912

                  142 962 147

                  110 367 038

                  142 962 147

                  110 367 038

                  15

                  EDUCATION AND CULTURE

                  2 696 893 431

                  2 112 018 336

                  2 696 893 431

                  2 112 018 336

                     40 01 40

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                  2 696 923 364

                  2 112 048 269

                  2 696 923 364

                  2 112 048 269

                  16

                  COMMUNICATION

                  254 388 869

                  245 003 869

                  254 388 869

                  245 003 869

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     7 805 987

                     7 905 987

                     7 805 987

                     7 905 987

                  262 194 856

                  252 909 856

                  262 194 856

                  252 909 856

                  17

                  HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

                  686 380 880

                  591 324 297

                  686 380 880

                  591 324 297

                     40 01 40

                     280 045

                     280 045

                     280 045

                     280 045

                  686 660 925

                  591 604 342

                  686 660 925

                  591 604 342

                  18

                  HOME AFFAIRS

                  1 249 268 924

                  740 261 722

                  1 249 268 924

                  740 261 722

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     14 779 662

                     15 699 634

                     14 779 662

                     15 699 634

                  1 264 048 586

                  755 961 356

                  1 264 048 586

                  755 961 356

                  19

                  EXTERNAL RELATIONS

                  4 817 156 439

                  3 276 409 777

                  4 817 156 439

                  3 276 409 777

                     40 01 40

                     16 345

                     16 345

                     16 345

                     16 345

                  4 817 172 784

                  3 276 426 122

                  4 817 172 784

                  3 276 426 122

                  20

                  TRADE

                  104 305 507

                  101 676 083

                  104 305 507

                  101 676 083

                     40 01 40

                     37 417

                     37 417

                     37 417

                     37 417

                  104 342 924

                  101 713 500

                  104 342 924

                  101 713 500

                  21

                  DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES

                  1 497 912 576

                  1 309 859 220

                  1 497 912 576

                  1 309 859 220

                     40 01 40, 40 02 41

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                  1 497 942 509

                  1 309 889 153

                  1 497 942 509

                  1 309 889 153

                  22

                  ENLARGEMENT

                  1 087 530 479

                  921 317 913

                  1 087 530 479

                  921 317 913

                     40 01 40

                     8 082

                     8 082

                     8 082

                     8 082

                  1 087 538 561

                  921 325 995

                  1 087 538 561

                  921 325 995

                  23

                  HUMANITARIAN AID

                  899 720 579

                  842 147 753

                  899 720 579

                  842 147 753

                     40 01 40

                     13 470

                     13 470

                     13 470

                     13 470

                  899 734 049

                  842 161 223

                  899 734 049

                  842 161 223

                  24

                  FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

                  78 842 000

                  74 068 792

                  78 842 000

                  74 068 792

                  25

                  COMMISSION'S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE

                  194 061 667

                  193 061 667

                  194 061 667

                  193 061 667

                  26

                  COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATION

                  1 015 969 713

                  999 321 141

                  1 015 969 713

                  999 321 141

                     40 01 40

                     1 502 275

                     1 502 275

                     1 502 275

                     1 502 275

                  1 017 471 988

                  1 000 823 416

                  1 017 471 988

                  1 000 823 416

                  27

                  BUDGET

                  68 585 186

                  68 585 186

                  68 585 186

                  68 585 186

                     40 01 40

                     100 293

                     100 293

                     100 293

                     100 293

                  68 685 479

                  68 685 479

                  68 685 479

                  68 685 479

                  28

                  AUDIT

                  11 809 925

                  11 809 925

                  11 809 925

                  11 809 925

                  29

                  STATISTICS

                  134 296 280

                  121 927 987

                  134 296 280

                  121 927 987

                     40 01 40

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                     29 933

                  134 326 213

                  121 957 920

                  134 326 213

                  121 957 920

                  30

                  PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE

                  1 334 531 857

                  1 334 531 857

                  1 334 531 857

                  1 334 531 857

                  31

                  LANGUAGE SERVICES

                  399 036 112

                  399 036 112

                  399 036 112

                  399 036 112

                  32

                  ENERGY

                  718 266 162

                  1 338 527 629

                  718 266 162

                  1 338 527 629

                     40 01 40

                     23 947

                     23 947

                     23 947

                     23 947

                  718 290 109

                  1 338 551 576

                  718 290 109

                  1 338 551 576

                  33

                  JUSTICE

                  217 680 614

                  187 145 069

                  217 680 614

                  187 145 069

                     40 01 40

                     6 413

                     6 413

                     6 413

                     6 413

                  217 687 027

                  187 151 482

                  217 687 027

                  187 151 482

                  40

                  RESERVES

                  908 753 025

                  242 435 997

                  908 753 025

                  242 435 997

                     Total

                     143 618 619 816

                     125 471 770 130

                     650 000 000

                     144 268 619 816

                     125 471 770 130

                        40 01 40, 40 02 41

                        149 816 025

                        152 435 997

                        149 816 025

                        152 435 997

                     Total including reserves

                     143 768 435 841

                     125 624 206 127

                     144 418 435 841

                     125 624 206 127

         TITLE 08

         RESEARCH

                  Title
                  Chapter

                  Heading

                  FF

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  08 01

                  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘RESEARCH’ POLICY AREA

                  341 258 900

                  341 258 900

                  341 258 900

                  341 258 900

                     40 01 40

                     4 490

                     4 490

                     4 490

                     4 490

                  341 263 390

                  341 263 390

                  341 263 390

                  341 263 390

                  08 02

                  COOPERATION — HEALTH

                  1

                  939 533 855

                  493 934 702

                  939 533 855

                  493 934 702

                  08 03

                  COOPERATION — FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

                  1

                  312 784 295

                  181 450 215

                  312 784 295

                  181 450 215

                  08 04

                  COOPERATION — NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

                  1

                  510 906 344

                  368 666 918

                  510 906 344

                  368 666 918

                  08 05

                  COOPERATION — ENERGY

                  1

                  189 932 521

                  144 811 788

                  189 932 521

                  144 811 788

                  08 06

                  COOPERATION — ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE)

                  1

                  285 273 359

                  214 026 879

                  285 273 359

                  214 026 879

                  08 07

                  COOPERATION — TRANSPORT (INCLUDING AERONAUTICS)

                  1

                  483 484 270

                  430 934 281

                  483 484 270

                  430 934 281

                  08 08

                  COOPERATION — SOCIOECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES

                  1

                  92 395 240

                  54 274 481

                  92 395 240

                  54 274 481

                  08 09

                  COOPERATION — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

                  1

                  198 004 478

                  181 450 215

                  198 004 478

                  181 450 215

                  08 10

                  Ideas

                  1

                  1 564 948 330

                  818 082 810

                  1 564 948 330

                  818 082 810

                  08 12

                  CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES

                  1

                  50 228 387

                  126 769 285

                  50 228 387

                  126 769 285

                  08 13

                  CAPACITIES — RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES)

                  1

                  251 176 486

                  182 498 997

                  251 176 486

                  182 498 997

                  08 14

                  CAPACITIES — REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE

                  1

                  20 078 078

                  18 299 254

                  20 078 078

                  18 299 254

                  08 15

                  CAPACITIES — RESEARCH POTENTIAL

                  1

                  66 609 035

                  56 521 742

                  66 609 035

                  56 521 742

                  08 16

                  CAPACITIES — SCIENCE IN SOCIETY

                  1

                  44 828 259

                  27 650 291

                  44 828 259

                  27 650 291

                  08 17

                  CAPACITIES — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES

                  1

                  32 102 471

                  31 917 093

                  32 102 471

                  31 917 093

                  08 18

                  CAPACITIES — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

                  1

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  08 19

                  CAPACITIES — SUPPORT FOR COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES

                  1

                  13 101 602

                  9 434 504

                  13 101 602

                  9 434 504

                  08 20

                  EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY

                  1

                  479 274 000

                  371 849 555

                  650 000 000

                  1 129 274 000

                  371 849 555

                  08 21

                  EURATOM — NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION

                  1

                  54 105 000

                  49 898 809

                  54 105 000

                  49 898 809

                  08 22

                  COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

                  1

                  p.m.

                  113 860 010

                  p.m.

                  113 860 010

                  08 23

                  RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL

                  1

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                     Title 08 — Total

                     5 930 024 910

                     4 217 590 729

                     650 000 000

                     6 580 024 910

                     4 217 590 729

                        40 01 40

                        4 490

                        4 490

                        4 490

                        4 490

                     Total including reserves

                     5 930 029 400

                     4 217 595 219

                     6 580 029 400

                     4 217 595 219

         Remarks

      These remarks apply to all the budget headings in this title (with the exception of Chapter 08 22).
      These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1) and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      For all appropriations under this title the same definition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as is used for the horizontal SME-specific programmes within the same framework programme shall apply. That definition reads as follows: ‘An eligible SME is a legal entity that complies with the SME definition set out in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC and is not a research centre, research institute, contract research organisation or consultancy firm’. All research activities conducted pursuant to the Seventh Framework Programme will be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles (in accordance with Article 6(1) of Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1)), including animal welfare requirements. This will include, in particular, the principles laid down in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Particular account will be taken of the need to step up efforts to enhance the participation and role of women in science and research.
      Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.
      These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure Items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and initiatives necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Union's strategy on research, technological development and demonstration (RTD).
      Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.
      The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.
      Revenue from States taking part in the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.
      Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.
      Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities will be entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.
      Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 08 22 04.
      In order to be able to meet the goal of 15 % SME participation in the projects financed by these appropriations, as laid down in Decision No 1982/2006/EC, more specific action is needed. Qualifying projects under the SME specific programmes should be made eligible for funding under the thematic programme when they fulfil the necessary (thematic) requirements.

         CHAPTER 08 20 — EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY

                  Title
                  Chapter
                  Article
                  Item

                  Heading

                  FF

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  08 20

                  EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY

                        08 20 01

                        Euratom — Fusion energy

                  1.1

                  61 374 000

                  59 610 025

                  61 374 000

                  59 610 025

                        08 20 02

                        Euratom — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E)

                  1.1

                  417 900 000

                  312 239 530

                  650 000 000

                  1 067 900 000

                  312 239 530

                     Chapter 08 20 — Total

                     479 274 000

                     371 849 555

                     650 000 000

                     1 129 274 000

                     371 849 555

            08 20 01Euratom — Fusion energy

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  61 374 000

                  59 610 025

                  61 374 000

                  59 610 025

         Remarks

      Fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. The realisation of the ITER project therefore lies at the heart of the present Union strategy. It must be accompanied by a strong and focused European research and development programme to prepare for the exploitation of ITER and to develop the technologies and knowledge base that will be needed during ITER operation and beyond.

         Legal basis

      Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).
      Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2012/94/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 33).

            08 20 02Euratom — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E)

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  417 900 000

                  312 239 530

                  650 000 000

                  1 067 900 000

                  312 239 530

         Remarks

      Fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. To this end, the European Organisation for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy, in the form of a Joint Undertaking was established. This European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) has the following tasks:

                  (a)

                  to provide the contribution of Euratom to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization;

                  (b)

                  to provide the contribution of Euratom to broader approach activities with Japan for the rapid realisation of fusion energy;

                  (c)

                  to implement a programme of activities in preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor and related facilities including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF).

         Legal basis

      Council Decision of 25 September 2006 concerning the conclusion, by the Commission, of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, of the Arrangement on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation on the ITER Project and of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project.
      Commission Decision 2006/943/Euratom of 17 November 2006 on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project and of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 60).
      Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).
      Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom of 27 March 2007 establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58).
      Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2012/94/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 33).

         CHAPTER 08 21 — EURATOM — NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  54 105 000

                  49 898 809

                  54 105 000

                  49 898 809

         Remarks

      The objective of this action is to establish a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, to promote safer, more resource-efficient and competitive exploitation of nuclear energy and to ensure a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation.

         Legal basis

      Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).
      Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2012/94/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 33).

         TITLE 10

         DIRECT RESEARCH

                  Title
                  Chapter

                  Heading

                  FF

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  10 01

                  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE ‘DIRECT RESEARCH’ POLICY AREA

                  1

                  340 064 100

                  340 064 100

                  340 064 100

                  340 064 100

                  10 02

                  DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2013) — EU

                  1

                  31 531 064

                  29 032 034

                  31 531 064

                  29 032 034

                  10 03

                  DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM

                  1

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

                  10 04

                  COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

                  1

                  p.m.

                  56 250

                  p.m.

                  56 250

                  10 05

                  HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY

                  1

                  29 403 800

                  25 856 656

                  29 403 800

                  25 856 656

                     Title 10 — Total

                     410 893 864

                     404 081 551

                     410 893 864

                     404 081 551

         Remarks

      These remarks apply to all the budget headings in the ‘Direct research’ policy area (with the exception of Chapter 10 05).
      The appropriations cover not only expenditure on operations and staff covered by the Staff Regulations, but also other expenditure on staff, contracting, infrastructure, information and publications and any other administrative expenditure arising from research and technological development operations, including exploratory research.
      In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.
      Miscellaneous revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be used in Chapters 10 02, 10 03 or 10 04 or Article 10 01 05, depending on their purpose.
      Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.
      The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Item 6 0 1 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.
      The additional appropriations will be provided under Articles 10 02 02 and 10 03 02.
      The appropriations in this title cover the cost of the staff working in the financial and administrative departments of the Joint Research Centre and of the support which they need (approximately 15 % of the cost).

         CHAPTER 10 03 — DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM

                  Title
                  Chapter
                  Article
                  Item

                  Heading

                  FF

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  10 03

                  DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM

                        10 03 01

                        Nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)

                  1.1

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

                        10 03 02

                        Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

                  1.1

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                  p.m.

                     Chapter 10 03 — Total

                     9 894 900

                     9 072 511

                     9 894 900

                     9 072 511

            10 03 01Nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)

                  Budget 2012

                  Amending budget No. 1/2012

                  New amount

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  Commitments

                  Payments

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

                  9 894 900

                  9 072 511

         Remarks

      This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in accordance with the nuclear specific programme for the following themes:

                  —

                  nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge,

                  —

                  nuclear safety,

                  —

                  nuclear security.

            It covers the activities necessary for implementing safeguards pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title II of the Euratom Treaty and the obligations arising from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and implementation of the Commission's programme to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
      It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts). This includes expenditure on scientific infrastructure directly incurred for the projects concerned.
      It is also intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities relating to activities under this article entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in indirect actions.
      In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

         Legal basis

      Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).
      Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 25).
      Council Regulation (Euratom) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 1).
      Council Decision 2012/95/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (OJ L 47, 18.2.2012, p. 40).


title: 2005/47/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy

text:
               25.1.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 21/9

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 22 December 2004
   amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy
   (2005/47/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181 A thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Accession Treaties signed on 16 April 2003 entered into force on 1 May 2004.

               (2)

               The report (1) prepared by the Commission in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 1(1) of Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (2), concludes that some amendments to that Decision are appropriate, in particular in view of the enlargement of the European Union.

               (3)

               The Copenhagen European Council of 12 and 13 December 2002 concluded that pre-accession support for Turkey will from 2004 be financed under the budget heading ‘pre-accession expenditure’.

               (4)

               Since the adoption of Decision 2000/24/EC, the experience of the EIB on the changing practices in the field of investment protection guarantees has shown the need to review the scope of the political risks covered by the Community guarantee and of the commercial risks borne by the EIB.

               (5)

               Under the risk-sharing scheme the budgetary guarantee should cover, in addition to political risks arising from currency non transfer, expropriation, war or civil disturbance, those arising from denial of justice upon breach of certain contracts by the third country government or other authorities.

               (6)

               Under the risk-sharing scheme, the EIB should secure commercial risks by means of non-sovereign third-party guarantees or by means of any other security or collateral as well as relying on the financial strength of the debtor, in accordance with its usual criteria.

               (7)

               The financial perspective for the period 2000 to 2006 according to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3), envisages a ceiling for the loan guarantee reserve in the Community budget of EUR 200 million (at 1999 prices) per annum.

               (8)

               Close cooperation between the EIB and the Commission should ensure consistency and synergy with the European Union’s geographical cooperation programmes and ensure that EIB loan operations complement and strengthen the European Union’s policies for those regions.

               (9)

               Decision 2000/24/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Decision 2000/24/EC is amended as follows:

               1.

               Article 1(1) is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

                                       (i)

                                       the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
                                       ‘The Community shall grant the European Investment Bank (EIB) a global guarantee in respect of all payments not received by it but due in respect of credits opened, in accordance with its usual criteria, and in support of the Community’s relevant external policy objectives, for investment projects carried out in the South-eastern Neighbours, the Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa.’

                                       (ii)

                                       in the second subparagraph, the second sentence is replaced by the following:
                                       ‘The overall ceiling of the credits opened shall be equivalent to EUR 19 460 million, broken down as follows:

                                                   —

                                                   South-eastern Neighbours:
                                                   EUR 9 185 million,

                                                   —

                                                   Mediterranean countries:
                                                   EUR 6 520 million,

                                                   —

                                                   Latin America and Asia:
                                                   EUR 2 480 million,

                                                   —

                                                   Republic of South Africa:
                                                   EUR 825 million,

                                                   —

                                                   Special action supporting the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey Customs Union:
                                                   EUR 450 million;

                                             and may be used by 31 January 2007 at the latest. The credits already signed shall be taken into account as a deduction from the regional ceilings.’

                           (b)

                           Article 1(2) is amended as follows:

                                       (i)

                                       the first indent is replaced by the following:

                                                   ‘—

                                                   South-eastern Neighbours: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Turkey;’

                                       (ii)

                                       in the second indent the words ‘Cyprus’, ‘Malta’ and ‘Turkey’, are deleted.

               2.

               In Article 2, the following subparagraph is added:
               ‘The Commission shall report on the application of this Decision by 31 July 2006 at the latest.’

         Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 22 December 2004.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. VEERMAN

      (1)  COM(2003) 603.

      (2)  OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24. Decision as last amended by Decision 2001/778/EC (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43).

      (3)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.