title: Commission Decision (EU) 2017/124 of 24 January 2017 on amending the Annex to the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Vatican City State

text:
                  25.1.2017

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 19/64

            COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2017/124
      of 24 January 2017
      on amending the Annex to the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Vatican City State
      THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
      Having regard to the Monetary Agreement of 17 December 2009 between the European Union and the Vatican City State, and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  Article 8(1) of the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Vatican City State (‘the Monetary Agreement’) requires the Vatican City State to implement Union legal acts and rules on euro banknotes and coins, prevention of money laundering, of fraud and counterfeiting of cash and non-cash means of payment; medals and tokens and statistical reporting requirements. Those acts and rules are listed in the Annex to the Monetary Agreement.

                  (2)

                  The Annex to the Monetary Agreement needs to be amended by the Commission every year to take into account the new relevant Union legal acts and rules and the amendments to the existing ones.

                  (3)

                  Some new relevant legal acts and rules of the Union and some amendments to existing legal acts were adopted and have to be added to the Annex.

                  (4)

                  The Annex to the Monetary Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      The Annex to the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Vatican City State is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

         Done at Brussels, 24 January 2017.

               For the Commission

               The President

            Jean-Claude JUNCKER

         ANNEX

               ‘ANNEX

                           LEGAL PROVISIONS TO BE IMPLEMENTED

                           DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTING

                           Prevention of money laundering

                           1

                              Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 15) (*1)

                           31 December 2010

                           Amended by:

                           2

                           Directive 2008/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 amending Directive 2005/60/EC on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing, as regards the implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 76, 19.3.2008, p. 46).

                           Supplemented by:

                           3

                           Council Framework Decision 2001/500/JHA of 26 June 2001 on money laundering, the identification, tracing, freezing, seizing and confiscation of instrumentalities and the proceeds of crime (OJ L 182, 5.7.2001, p. 1).

                           4

                           Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Community (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 9).

                           5

                           Commission Directive 2006/70/EC of 1 August 2006 laying down implementing measures for Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the definition of politically exposed person and the technical criteria for simplified customer due diligence procedures and for exemption on grounds of a financial activity conducted on an occasional or very limited basis (OJ L 214, 4.8.2006, p. 29) (*2)

                           6

                           Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 on information on the payer accompanying transfers of funds (OJ L 345, 8.12.2006, p. 1).

                           7

                              Directive 2014/42/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime in the European Union (OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 39).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           8

                              Regulation (EU) 2015/847 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on information accompanying transfers of funds and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1781/2006 (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 1).

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           9

                              Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directive 2006/70/EC (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 73).

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           Prevention of fraud and counterfeiting

                           10

                              Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA of 28 May 2001 combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment (OJ L 149, 2.6.2001, p. 1).

                           31 December 2010

                           11

                              Council Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 of 28 June 2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (OJ L 181, 4.7.2001, p. 6).

                           31 December 2010

                           Amended by:

                           12

                           Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2009 of 18 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001 laying down measures necessary for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 1).

                           13

                              Council Regulation (EC) No 2182/2004 of 6 December 2004 concerning medals and tokens similar to euro coins (OJ L 373, 21.12.2004, p. 1).

                           31 December 2010

                           Amended by:

                           14

                           Council Regulation (EC) No 46/2009 of 18 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 2182/2004 concerning medals and tokens similar to euro coins (OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 5).

                           15

                              Directive 2014/62/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA (OJ L 151, 21.5.2014, p. 1).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Rules on euro banknotes and coins

                           16

                              Council Conclusions of 23 November 1998 and of 5 November 2002 on collector coins

                           31 December 2010

                           17

                              Council Conclusions of 10 May 1999 on the quality management system for euro coins

                           31 December 2010

                           18

                              Communication from the Commission of 22 October 2001 on copyright protection of the common face design of the euro coins (C(2001) 600 final) (OJ C 318, 13.11.2001, p. 3).

                           31 December 2010

                           19

                              Guideline ECB/2003/5 of the European Central Bank of 20 March 2003 on the enforcement of measures to counter non-compliant reproductions of euro banknotes and on the exchange and withdrawal of euro banknotes (OJ L 78, 25.3.2003, p. 20).

                           31 December 2010

                           Amended by:

                           20

                           Guideline ECB/2013/11 of the European Central Bank of 19 April 2013 amending Guideline ECB/2003/5 on the enforcement of measures to counter non-compliant reproductions of euro banknotes and on the exchange and withdrawal of euro banknotes (OJ L 118, 30.4.2013, p. 43).

                           31 December 2014 (1)

                           21

                              Decision ECB/2010/14 of the European Central Bank of 16 September 2010 on the authenticity and fitness checking and recirculation of euro banknotes (OJ L 267, 9.10.2010, p. 1).

                           31 December 2012

                           Amended by:

                           22

                           Decision ECB/2012/19 of the European Central Bank of 7 September 2012 (OJ L 253, 20.9.2012, p. 19).

                           31 December 2013 (1)

                           23

                              Regulation (EU) No 1210/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 concerning authentication of euro coins and handling of euro coins unfit for circulation (OJ L 339, 22.12.2010, p. 1).

                           31 December 2012

                           24

                              Regulation (EU) No 651/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on the issuance of euro coins (OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 135).

                           31 December 2013 (1)

                           25

                              Decision ECB/2013/10 of the European Central Bank of 19 April 2013 on the denominations, specifications, reproduction, exchange and withdrawal of euro banknotes (OJ L 118, 30.4.2013, p. 37).

                           31 December 2014 (1)

                           26

                              Council Regulation (EU) No 729/2014 of 24 June 2014 on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 194, 2.7.2014, p. 1).

                           31 December 2013 (2)

                  Section of the Annex to the Monetary Agreement in accordance with the ad hoc arrangement of the Joint Committee on a request from the Holy See and Vatican City State on the inclusion of relevant rules applicable to entities carrying out financial activities on a professional basis

                           RELEVANT PARTS OF THE FOLLOWING LEGAL INSTRUMENTS

                           DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTING

                           27

                              Council Directive 86/635/EEC of 8 December 1986 on the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of banks and other financial institutions (OJ L 372, 31.12.1986, p. 1).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           28

                           Directive 2001/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 September 2001 (OJ L 283, 27.10.2001, p. 28).

                           29

                           Directive 2003/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2003 (OJ L 178, 17.7.2003, p. 16).

                           30

                           Directive 2006/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 1).

                           31

                              Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, amending Directive 2002/87/EC and repealing Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC (OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 338).

                           31 December 2017 (2)

                           32

                              Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 1).

                           31 December 2017 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           33

                           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/62 of 10 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the leverage ratio (OJ L 11, 17.1.2015, p. 37).

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           Supplemented by:

                           34

                           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 241/2014 of 7 January 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for Own Funds requirements for institutions (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 8),

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           Amended by:

                           35

                           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/923 of 11 March 2015 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 241/2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for Own Funds requirements for institutions (OJ L 150, 17.6.2015, p. 1).

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           36

                           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 of 10 October 2014 to supplement Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council with regard to liquidity coverage requirement for Credit Institutions (OJ L 11, 17.1.2015, p. 1).

                           31 December 2017 (3)

                           37

                              Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation) and repealing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directives 2003/124/EC, 2003/125/EC and 2004/72/EC (OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 1).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           Supplemented by:

                           38

                           Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2015/2392 of 17 December 2015 on Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards reporting to competent authorities of actual or potential infringements of that Regulation (OJ L 332, 18.12.2015, p. 126).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           39

                           Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/347 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the precise format of insider lists and for updating insider lists in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 65, 11.3.2016, p. 49).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           40

                           Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/378 of 11 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the timing, format and template of the submission of notifications to competent authorities according to Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 72, 17.3.2016, p. 1).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           41

                           Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/522 of 17 December 2015 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for certain third countries public bodies and central banks, the indicators of market manipulation, the disclosure thresholds, the competent authority for notifications of delays, the permission for trading during closed periods and types of notifiable managers' transactions (OJ L 88, 5.4.2016, p. 1).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           42

                           Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/523 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the format and template for notification and public disclosure of managers' transactions in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 88, 5.4.2016, p. 19).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           43

                              Directive 2014/57/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on criminal sanctions for market abuse (market abuse directive) (OJ L 173, 12.6.2014, p. 179).

                           30 September 2018 (4)

                           Legislation on collection of statistical information

                           44

                              Guideline ECB/2013/24 of the European Central Bank of 25 July 2013 on the statistical reporting requirements of the European Central Bank in the field of quarterly financial accounts (OJ L 2, 7.1.2014, p. 34).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           45

                           Guideline (EU) 2016/66 of the European Central Bank of 26 November 2015 amending Guideline ECB/2013/24 on the statistical reporting requirements of the ECB in the field of quarterly financial accounts (ECB/2015/40) (OJ L 14, 21.1.2016, p. 36).

                           31 March 2017 (4)

                           46

                              Regulation (EU) No 1071/2013 of the European Central Bank of 24 September 2013 concerning the balance sheet of the monetary financial institutions sector (ECB/2013/33) (OJ L 297, 7.11.2013, p. 1).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           47

                           Regulation (EU) No 1375/2014 of the European Central Bank of 10 December 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 1071/2013 (ECB/2013/33) concerning the balance sheet of the monetary financial institutions sector (ECB/2014/51) (OJ L 366, 20.12.2014, p. 77).

                           48

                              Regulation (EU) No 1072/2013 of the European Central Bank of 24 September 2013 concerning statistics on interest rates applied by monetary financial institutions (ECB/2013/34) (OJ L 297, 7.11.2013, p. 51).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           49

                           Regulation (EU) No 756/2014 of the European Central Bank of 8 July 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 1072/2013 (ECB/2013/34) concerning statistics on interest rates applied by monetary financial institutions (ECB/2014/30) (OJ L 205, 12.7.2014, p. 14).

                           50

                              Guideline ECB/2014/15 of the European Central Bank of 4 April 2014 on monetary and financial statistics (OJ L 340, 26.11.2014, p. 1).

                           31 December 2016 (2)

                           Amended by:

                           51

                           Guideline ECB/2014/43 of the European Central Bank of 6 November 2014 amending Guideline ECB/2014/15 on monetary and financial statistics (OJ L 93, 9.4.2015, p. 82).

                           52

                           Guideline (EU) 2016/450 of the European Central Bank of 4 December 2015 amending Guideline ECB/2014/15 on monetary and financial statistics (ECB/2015/44) (OJ L 86, 1.4.2016, p. 42).

                           31 March 2017 (4)

            (1)  These deadlines were agreed by the Joint Committee of 2013.

            (2)  These deadlines were agreed by the Joint Committee of 2014.

            (3)  These deadlines were agreed by the Joint Committee of 2015.

            (4)  These deadlines were agreed by the Joint Committee of 2016.

            (*1)  Directive 2005/60/EC is repealed by Directive (EU) 2015/849 but remains in the annex until the deadline decided for the transposition of Directive (EU) 2015/849.

            (*2)  Commission Directive 2006/70/EC is repealed by Directive (EU) 2015/849 but remains in the annex until the deadline decided for the transposition of Directive (EU) 2015/849.’


title: 2006/178/EC: Commission Decision of  27 February 2006  setting up a High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries  (This text annuls and replaces the text published in  Official Journal L 46 of 16 February 2006, p. 32 )

text:
               4.3.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 63/25

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 27 February 2006
   setting up a High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries
   (This text annuls and replaces the text published in Official Journal L 46 of 16 February 2006, p. 32)
   (2006/178/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 157 of the Treaty establishing the European Community assigns the Community and the Member States the task of ensuring that the conditions necessary for the competitiveness of the Community's industry exist. Article 151 provides that the Community shall contribute to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States, while respecting their national and regional diversity and at the same time bringing the common cultural heritage to the fore.

               (2)

               The Communication from the Commission ‘i2010 — A European Information Society for growth and employment’ (1) announced a flagship initiative on digital libraries.

               (3)

               The Communication from the Commission ‘i2010: Digital Libraries’ (2) (hereafter ‘the Communication’) announced the creation of a High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries that will advise the Commission on how to best address the organisational, legal and technical challenges at European level.

               (4)

               The White Paper on a European Communication Policy (3) adopted by the Commission on 1 February 2006 mentions the essential role that digital libraries can play in providing free access to European citizens to information on Europe through information technologies.

               (5)

               The group must contribute to a shared strategic vision for European digital libraries.

               (6)

               The group must be made up of highly qualified experts with competence on digital libraries, appointed in a personal capacity.

               (7)

               The ‘High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries’ therefore has to be set up and its terms of reference and structure detailed,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   A group of experts ‘High Level Expert Group on Digital Libraries’, hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’, is hereby set up by the Commission.
   Article 2
   Task
   The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to the implementation of the digital libraries initiative as set out in the Communication.
   The group’s task is to:

               —

               advise the Commission on how to best address the organisational, legal and technical challenges at European level;

               —

               contribute to a shared strategic vision for European digital libraries.

         Article 3
   Composition — Appointment
   1.   The Director General of DG ‘Information Society and Media’ or by his/her representative, is in charge of appointing the members of the group. They shall be appointed as high level experts with competence on digital libraries.
   2.   The group shall be composed of up to 20 members.
   3.   The following provisions shall apply:

               —

               Members are appointed in a personal capacity as high level experts on digital libraries and are required to advise the Commission independently of any outside influence.

               —

               Members will be appointed to ensure, as far as possible, an adequate balance in terms of:

                           —

                           range of competencies;

                           —

                           geographical origin;

                           —

                           gender.

               —

               The Group will include experts from the following categories:

                           —

                           memory organisations (libraries, archives, museums);

                           —

                           authors, publishers and content providers;

                           —

                           ICT industry (e.g. search engines, technology providers);

                           —

                           scientific and research organisations, academia.

               —

               Members may not designate an alternate to replace them.

               —

               Members are appointed for a two year renewable mandate. They shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced or their mandate ends.

               —

               Members who are no longer able to contribute effectively to the group’s deliberations, who resign or who do not respect the conditions set out in the first or fifth indent of this paragraph or Article 287 of the Treaty establishing the European Community may be replaced for the remaining period of their mandate.

               —

               Members shall each year sign an undertaking to act in the public interest and a declaration indicating the absence or existence of any interest which may undermine their objectivity.

               —

               The names of members are published on the Internet site of the DG ‘Information Society and Media’. The names of members are collected, processed and published in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

         Article 4
   Operation
   1.   The group is chaired by a representative of the Commission.
   2.   In agreement with the Commission, sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions under terms of reference established by the group; they shall be disbanded as soon as their tasks have been fulfilled.
   3.   The Commission’s representative may ask experts or observers with specific competence on a subject on the agenda to participate in the group’s or sub-group’s deliberations if this is useful and/or necessary.
   4.   Information obtained by participating in the group’s or sub-group’s deliberations may not be divulged if the Commission indicates that this relates to confidential matters.
   5.   The group and its sub-groups normally meet on Commission premises in accordance with the procedures and schedule established by it. The Commission provides secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend these meetings.
   6.   The group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure adopted by the Commission (4).
   7.   The Commission may publish, in the original language of the document concerned, any résumé, conclusion, or partial conclusion or working document of the group.
   Article 5
   Meeting expenses
   The Commission may reimburse travel and subsistence expenses for members, experts and observers in connection with the group’s activities in accordance with the provisions in force at the Commission. The members shall not be paid for their duties.
   Article 6
   Entry into force
   The decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It is applicable until 31 December 2008. The Commission shall decide on a possible extension before that date.

      Done at Brussels, 27 February 2006.

            For the Commission

         Viviane REDING

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  COM(2005) 229 final.

      (2)  COM(2005) 465 final.

      (3)  COM(2006) 35 final.

      (4)  SEC(2005) 1004, Annex III.


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31998D1127(02)

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Official Journal C 367 , 27/11/1998 P. 0002 - 0003

COUNCIL DECISION of 16 November 1998 appointing the members and alternates of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training (98/C 367/02)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Council Decision 77/454/EEC of 27 June 1977 setting up an Advisory Committee on Nursing Training (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Having regard to the Act of Accession of 1994, and in particular Article 165(1) thereof,Whereas, under Article 3 of the Decision, the Committee consists of three experts from each Member State and an alternate for each member; whereas, under Article 4 of that same Decision, the term of office of these members and alternates is three years;Whereas, by its Decision of 6 July 1998 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternates of the Committee for the period from 6 July 1998 to 5 July 2001;Whereas the Irish Government has submitted a list of candidates for the appointment, replacement or renewal of the term of office of the members and alternates,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article The following are hereby appointed members and alternates of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training for the period from 16 November 1998 to 5 July 2001:A. >TABLE>B. >TABLE>C. >TABLE>Done at Brussels, 16 November 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. FARNLEITNER(1) OJ L 176, 15.7.1977, p. 11.(2) OJ C 219, 15.7.1998, p. 1.


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31992D0094

92/94/EEC: Commission Decision of 5 February 1992 allocating import quotas for halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1, 1, 1trichloroethane and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1992

Official Journal L 035 , 12/02/1992 P. 0031 - 0033

COMMISSION DECISION  of 5 February 1992  allocating import quotas for halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 for the period 1 January to 31 December 1992   (92/94/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 594/91 of 4 March 1991 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1),  Whereas Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 594/91 states that the release into free circulation of halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 imported into the  Community from third countries is to be subject to quantitative limits and that these quantitative limits may be modified;  Whereas a sufficient supply of carbon tetrachloride cannot be ensured in 1992 after the closure of a plant producing this substance in the Community;  Whereas the import into the Community of halons from third countries not Parties to the Protocol is prohibited in accordance with Article 5 of the aforesaid Regulation;  Whereas the Commission has published a notice to importers in the European Community of controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer (2) regarding the same Regulation and has thereby received applications for import quotas;  Whereas the applications for the import quotas of halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 exceed the import quotas available for each group of substances by 510 %,  160 %, 95 % and 190 % respectively;  Whereas the Commission consequently cannot fully satisfy the applications and has to allocate import quotas to the applicants, taking primarily their individual background in importing the respective substances and the amounts applied for into  consideration;  Whereas some companies which have applied for an important import quota for 1992 did not import any of these substances before, while others imported large quantities of substances in the reference year and/or in the following years;  Whereas the applications from some companies substantially exceed the quantities imported by them in the previous years, sometimes by as much as 1 000 % and more;  Whereas the allocations of the individual quotas to the applicants must be based on the principles of continuity, equality and proportionality;  Whereas Article 12 of the same Regulation sets out the procedure according to which decisions can be taken concerning the implementation of the Regulation;  Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the committee referred to in Article 12 of the same Regulation,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The amount of carbon tetrachloride which may be released into free circulation in the European Community in 1992 and which is imported from sources outside the Community shall be increased by 8,162 ODP-weighted tonnes.  Article 2  The allocation of import quotas for halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 controlled by the Regulation (EEC) No 594/91 and indicated in the Groups II  to V of Annex 1 thereto during the period 1 January to 31 December 1992 shall be as indicated in the Annex hereto. Done at Brussels, 5 February 1992. For the Commission  Carlo RIPA DI MEANA  Member of the Commission   (1) OJ No L 67, 14. 3. 1991, p. 1. (2) OJ No C 218, 21. 8. 1991, p. 2.    ANNEX  Import quotas of other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons than 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 allocated to importers regarding Regulation (EEC) No 594/91.      Importer  Quantity (1)     Aldrich Chemical Co., Ltd  0,20  Dupont de Nemours (Ned.) BV  8  Galex SA  2  Kali Chemie AG  3,80    (1) Quantities are expressed in weighted tonnes according to the ozone depleting potentials (ODPs) specified  in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 594/91. This is equivalent to the calculated levels mentioned in the same Regulation.   Import quotas of halons allocated to importers regarding Regulation (EEC) No 594/91.      Importer  Quantity (1)     Aldrich Chemical Co., Ltd  6  Atochem SA  120  Galex SA  8  Great Lakes Chemical Europe Ltd  350  Guido Tazzetti &  C., SpA  25  ICI Chemicals &  Polymers  140  Proquisa Internacional Lda  45    (1) Quantities  are expressed in weighted tonnes according to the ozone depleting potentials (ODPs) specified in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 594/91. This is equivalent to the calculated levels mentioned in the same Regulation.   Import quotas of carbon tetrachloride allocated to importers regarding Regulation (EEC) No 594/91.      Importer  Quantity (1)     Aldrich Chemical Co., Ltd  5,83  Chemiewerk Nuenchritz  9 058  Kali Chemie AG  3 566  Rhône-Poulenc Chemicals  2 200    (1) Quantities are expressed in weighted tonnes according to the ozone depleting potentials  (ODPs) specified in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 594/91. This is equivalent to the calculated levels mentioned in the same Regulation.   Import quotas of 1,1,1-trichloroethane allocated to importers regarding Regulation (EEC) No 594/91.      Importer  Quantity (1)     Aldrich Chemical Co., Ltd  0,19  Atochem SA  40  Brugés SA  5  Caldic Chemie BV  525  Disachim  69  Dow Europe SA  200  Gamma Chimica SpA  207  Gormaso Química SA  7,60  Helm AG  19  ICI Chemicals &  Polymers  60   Ilario Ormezzano SpA  4,60  Kloeckner &  Co., AG  215  Lambert Rivière SA  71  MSB Metron Semiconductors Benelux  0,20  MSD Metron Semiconductors Deutschland  0,20  MSF Metron Semiconductors France  0,02  Petrasol BV  450  Petrochem UK Ltd  50   Quimidroga SA  7,10  RCN Recycling - Chemie Niederheim  49  Samuel Banner &  Co., Ltd  215  Società Approvvigionamenti Industriali  4,60  SGS Thomson Microelectronics  0,01  UDD Inter a/s  1,70  Xyma AE  4,10    (1) Quantities are expressed in  weighted tonnes according to the ozone depleting potentials (ODPs) specified in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 594/91. This is equivalent to the calculated levels mentioned in the same Regulation.


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++++( 1 ) OJ NO C 257 , 10 . 11 . 1975 , P . 32 .  COUNCIL DECISION OF 16 DECEMBER 1975 ON A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE INSTITUTE IN ANKARA  ( 75/776/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 43 THEREOF ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ( 1 ) ;  WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY SHOULD TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO ENSURE ITS PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISK OF EXOTIC STRAINS OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH VIRUS APPEARING ON ITS TERRITORY ; WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY'S LIVESTOCK IS NOT IMMUNIZED BY VACCINATION AGAINST THESE VIRUSES ;  WHEREAS TO THIS END THE COMMUNITY HAS UNDERTAKEN , AND CONTINUES TO UNDERTAKE , ACTION DESIGNED TO CONTAIN OUTBREAKS OF THIS TYPE OF DISEASE FAR FROM ITS FRONTIERS BY HELPING AFFLICTED COUNTRIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR PREVENTIVE MEASURES ; WHEREAS FOR THIS PURPOSE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY SUBSIDIES HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRANTED TO THE COUNTRIES OF SOUTH EAST EUROPE THROUGH THE FAO AND A CERTAIN QUANTITY OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH VACCINE DRAWN FROM COMMUNITY RESERVES HAS ALSO BEEN SUPPLIED TO THESE COUNTRIES ;  WHEREAS THESE MEASURES HAVE UNQUESTIONABLY MADE AN EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROTECTION OF COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK , ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF BUFFER VACCINATION ZONES IN TURKISH THRACE ;  WHEREAS , HOWEVER , IN THE OPINION ALSO OF THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES , THE MEASURES SO FAR IMPLEMENTED MUST BE REINFORCED IF THE FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE OF ERADICATING THE DISEASE FROM THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS TO BE ACHIEVED ;  WHEREAS , IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS AIM , SUBSTANTIAL WORK HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN AT THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE INSTITUTE IN ANKARA IN ORDER TO INCREASE SUBSTANTIALLY THE PRODUCTION OF VACCINE BY THAT INSTITUTE ;  WHEREAS THIS WORK MUST BE APPROVED BECAUSE IT SHOULD MAKE TURKEY SELF-SUFFICIENT IN COMBATTING AND ERADICATING FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE WHICH SHOULD ENSURE BETTER PROTECTION FOR COMMUNITY ;  WHEREAS THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES HAVE ASKED THE COMMUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INSTALLATION COSTS OF THE ANKARA INSTITUTE ;  WHEREAS A FAVOURABLE REPLY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THIS REQUEST BY GRANTING A MAXIMUM SUBSIDY OF ONE MILLION US DOLLARS TO TURKEY , HAVING REGARD IN PARTICULAR TO THE UNDERTAKING GIVEN BY THAT COUNTRY TO ESTABLISH A BUFFER ZONE ON ITS EASTERN FRONTIER AND COMPLETELY ERADICATE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE ; WHEREAS SINCE THIS SUBSIDY IS INTENDED TO FINANCE INSTALATIONS WHICH ARE TO BE ACQUIRED PROGRESSIVELY AS THE WORK IS CARRIED OUT , IT IS DESIRABLE TO MAKE THE PAYMENT IN SEVERAL INSTALMENTS ON SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE PROVING THE UTILITY OF THE EXPENSE ;  WHEREAS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SHOULD BE ACCORDED TO TURKEY ;  WHEREAS IT IS ALSO NECESSARY TO KEEP THE MEMBER STATES REGULARLY INFORMED OF THE PROGRESS OF THE WHOLE OF THE PROJECT UNDERTAKEN ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  1 . FOR THE PERIOD UP TO 31 DECEMBER 1980 THE COMMUNITY SHALL CONTRIBUTE A MAXIMUM OF ONE MILLION US DOLLARS FOR THE FINANCING OF A PROJECT IN FAVOUR OF THE FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE INSTITUTE IN ANKARA .  2 . OF THE SUM REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 A MAXIMUM OF 100 000 US DOLLARS IS INTENDED TO FINANCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY COMMUNITY EXPERTS IN TURKEY AND THE TRAINING OF TURKISH STAFF IN THE COMMUNITY .  THE REST OF THE SUM IS INTENDED TO FINANCE THE COST OF NEW INSTALLATIONS IN THE INSTITUTE IN ANKARA AND MAY ONLY BE PAID ON SUBMISSION BY THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE PROVING IN PARTICULAR THAT THE INSTALLATIONS IN QUESTION ENABLE THE AIM REFERRED TO IN THIS DECISION TO BE ACHIEVED .  ARTICLE 2  THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THE USE OF THE MONEY REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 AND SHALL REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION .  AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER STATES WITHIN THE STANDING VETERINARY COMMITTEE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 16 DECEMBER 1975 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  G . MARCORA


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94/55/ECSC: Commission Decision of 20 December 1993 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community of the Additional Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community and Bulgaria and to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and Bulgaria

Official Journal L 025 , 29/01/1994 P. 0037 - 0037 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 28 P. 0048  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 28 P. 0048

COMMISSION DECISION of 20 December 1993 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community of the Additional Protocol to the interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and  the European Coal and Steel Community and Bulgaria and to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States and Bulgaria (94/55/ECSC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 95 thereof,  Having regard to the conclusions of the European Council which has taken place in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993,  Whereas the Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Communities an Additional Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters and to the Europe Agreement with Bulgaria;  Whereas it is necessary to approve this Additional Protocol;  Whereas the conclusion of the Additional Protocol is necessary to attain the objectives of the Community set out in particular in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community;  Whereas the Treaty did not make provision for all the cases covered by this Decision;  Having consulted the Consultative Committee and with the unanimous assent of the Council,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The Additional Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and Bulgaria, of the other part and to the Europe Agreement between  the European Communities and their Member States of the one part and Bulgaria of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.  This text is attached to this Decision (1).   Article 2  The President of the Commission shall give the notification provided for in Article 8 of the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.  Done at Brussels, 20 December 1993.  For the Commission The president Jacques DELORS  (1) See page 27 of this Official Journal.


title: 2012/95/Euratom: Council Decision 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)

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               18.2.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 47/40

         COUNCIL DECISION
   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)
   (2012/95/Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission submitted after consultation of the Scientific and Technical Committee,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2012/93/Euratom of 19 December 2011 concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for research and training activities (2012-2013) (3) (hereinafter ‘the Framework Programme’) the Framework Programme is to be implemented through specific programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.

               (2)

               The Framework Programme comprises two types of activities: indirect actions in fusion energy research and research on nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, and direct actions for activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in the field of nuclear waste management, environmental impact, safety and security, especially related to nuclear events and taking into account lessons learned from previous experiences. The direct actions should be implemented by this specific programme.

               (3)

               The JRC should implement the research and training activities to be carried out by means of direct actions under this specific programme.

               (4)

               In implementing its mission, the JRC should provide customer-driven scientific and technical support to the Union policymaking process, ensuring support for the implementation and monitoring of existing policies and responding to new policy demands. In order to achieve its mission, the JRC should carry out research of the highest European quality, including by maintaining its own level of scientific excellence.

               (5)

               In implementing this specific programme, emphasis should be given to promoting the mobility and training of researchers and promoting innovation, in the Union. In particular, the JRC should provide appropriate training in nuclear safety and security.

               (6)

               This specific programme should be implemented in a flexible, efficient and transparent manner, taking into account the relevant needs of the JRC users and Union policies, while protecting the Union financial interests. The research activities carried out under this specific programme should be adapted where appropriate to these needs and to scientific and technological developments and aim to achieve scientific excellence.

               (7)

               For implementing this specific programme, cooperation under the Agreement on the European Economic Area or under an Association Agreement may be complemented by international cooperation, in particular on the basis of Article 2(h), Article 101 and Article 102 of the Treaty, with third countries and international organisations.

               (8)

               In the context of enlargement and integration activities, the JRC aims to promote the integration of the organisations and researchers of new Member States within its activities in particular for implementing of the science and technology components of the Union acquis, as well as increased cooperation with organisations and researchers from accession and candidate countries. A progressive opening should also be envisaged towards the neighbouring countries, specifically on priority topics of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

               (9)

               The JRC should continue to generate additional resources through competitive activities. These include participation in the indirect actions of the Framework Programme, third-party work and, to a lesser extent, the exploitation of intellectual property.

               (10)

               Sound financial management of this specific programme and its implementation should be ensured in an effective and user-friendly manner, while ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the results of the programme for all participants, 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 (4) and Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5).

               (11)

               Appropriate measures — proportionate to the Union’s financial interests — should be taken to monitor both the effectiveness of the financial support granted and the effectiveness of the utilisation of these funds in order to prevent irregularities and fraud. The necessary steps should be taken to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used in accordance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (6), Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (7) and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (8).

               (12)

               The Commission should in due course arrange for an independent assessment to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by this specific programme.

               (13)

               Research activities carried out within this specific programme should respect fundamental ethical principles, including those reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (hereinafter the ‘specific programme’), is adopted for the period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013.
   Article 2
   The specific programme shall establish the activities for the nuclear actions of the JRC, supporting the whole range of research actions carried out in trans-national cooperation in the following thematic areas:

               (a)

               nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge;

               (b)

               nuclear safety of reactor systems of relevance to Europe;

               (c)

               nuclear security (including nuclear safeguards, non-proliferation, combating illicit trafficking and nuclear forensics).

         The objectives and broad lines of the activities referred to in the first paragraph are set out in the Annex.
   Article 3
   In accordance with Article 3 of Decision 2012/93/Euratom, the maximum amount for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 233 216 000.
   Article 4
   All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles.
   Article 5
   The specific programme shall be implemented by means of direct actions as established in Annex II to Decision 2012/93/Euratom.
   Article 6
   1.   The Commission shall draw up a multiannual work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, setting out in greater detail the objectives and scientific and technological priorities set out in the Annex, and the timetable for implementation.
   2.   The multiannual work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, associated states and European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate.
   Article 7
   The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring, assessment and review provided for in Article 6 of Decision 2012/93/Euratom to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme.
   Article 8
   This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 19 December 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. KOROLEC

      (1)  Opinion of 15 November 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation.

      (2)  OJ C 318, 29.10.2011, p. 127. Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation.

      (3)  See page 25 of this Official Journal.

      (4)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

      (6)  OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1.

      (7)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.

      (8)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         SPECIFIC PROGRAMME OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

      1.   Objective
      The overall objective of the specific programme is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support to the Union policy concerning nuclear energy, and to meet the obligations of the Treaty. To achieve this goal, knowledge, skills and competence need to be continuously updated, in order to provide the required state-of-the-art expertise in the domains of nuclear reactor safety and nuclear safeguards and security.
      2.   Approach
      The nuclear activities of the JRC aim to meet the research and development (R & D) obligations of the Treaty and to support both the Commission and Member States in the fields of safeguards and non-proliferation, waste management, safety of nuclear installations and the fuel cycle, radioactivity in the environment, and radiation protection. In the light of the reinforced emphasis on nuclear safety contributing to reorientation of nuclear research, the area of non-proliferation shall receive the greatest possible attention.
      For the Framework Programme, research and support activity will continue to focus on:

                  (a)

                  nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge;

                  (b)

                  nuclear safety of reactor systems of relevance to Europe;

                  (c)

                  nuclear security (including nuclear safeguards, non-proliferation, combating illicit trafficking, and nuclear forensics).

            Moreover, the JRC will further strengthen its role as a European reference for the dissemination of information, training and education for young scientists.
      3.   Activities
      3.1.   Nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge
      3.1.1.   Spent fuel and high-level waste characterisation, storage and disposal
      The management of spent fuel and nuclear high-level waste involves their processing, conditioning, transport, interim storage and geological disposal. The ultimate goal is to prevent the release of radio-nuclides into the biosphere during all these stages over their very long decay time scale. The design, assessment and functioning of engineered and natural containment barrier systems over the relevant time scales are key to achieving these objectives and depend among other things on fuel and/or waste behaviour in the geological environment. Such studies are covered by this specific programme.
      3.1.2.   Partitioning and transmutation
      The main strategy considered for nuclear energy systems includes closing the nuclear fuel cycle, with the aim of reducing the long-term radio-toxicity of the nuclear waste and enhancing the safe and efficient use of resources. The major challenges for this concept remain the optimisation of partitioning techniques, to separate selected long-lived radio-nuclides from the spent fuel, and the fabrication and qualification of safe and reliable fuels for actinide transmutation. Experimental work on partitioning at the JRC includes research on both aqueous dissolution and pyro-metallurgical processes (in salt media).
      3.1.3.   Basic actinide research
      To maintain competence and a leading position in the field of civil nuclear technology, it is essential to foster interdisciplinary basic research on nuclear materials as a resource from which new technological innovations can emerge. In turn, this requires knowledge of the response of the so-called ‘5f electronic layer elements’ (i.e. the actinides) and compounds to (usually extreme) thermodynamic parameters. Because of the small experimental database and the intrinsic complexity of modelling, our current knowledge of these mechanisms is limited. Basic research addressing these issues is crucial for understanding the behaviour of these elements and to remain at the forefront of contemporary condensed matter physics. Developments in advanced modelling and simulation will be leveraged to boost the impact of the experimental programmes.
      The JRC’s basic actinide research programme will remain at the forefront of actinide physics and chemistry, the main goal being to provide world-class experimental facilities to scientists from universities and research centres. These will allow them to investigate the properties of actinide materials, in order to complete their education and to contribute to advances in nuclear sciences.
      3.1.4.   Nuclear data
      The proposed designs for dedicated minor actinide burners and advanced concepts for nuclear energy production result in new demands for nuclear data with significantly improved accuracy. The quality of experimental data is a key issue for better safety standards and reduced error margins, and hence cost effectiveness in the design and construction of new reactor systems. The data files used, including those of OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, by industry and research laboratories have to be complete, accurate and validated by well-defined quality assurance procedures.
      The JRC will produce internationally required data and will also continue the safe operation of the Van de Graaff and GELINA linear accelerators.
      3.1.5.   Medical applications from nuclear research
      New cancer therapies called targeted alpha therapy (TAT), are taking advantage of the unique physical properties of alpha particle radiation (in particular its high energy and short path length in human tissue) to selectively target and destroy diseased cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. These techniques can be used for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases.
      The JRC will continue to support the development of TAT in close cooperation with national organisations with a special focus on alternative processes for the production of alpha emitters and the radio-biological testing of radio-labelled bio-molecules, assessing their efficiency and feasibility and making these new applications available for implementation by hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry.
      3.1.6.   Monitoring of radioactivity in the environment
      Title II, Chapter 3, of the Treaty provides for the establishment of basic safety standards for the health protection of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation. Articles 31 to 38 of the Treaty provide rules on the role of the Member States and the Commission with regard to the protection of human health, the control of levels of radioactivity in the environment, release into the environment, and nuclear waste management. This will also include key aspects related to accident management. Under Article 39 of the Treaty, the JRC provides assistance to the Commission in carrying out this task.
      In view of the new limits for radio-nuclides in drinking water and food ingredients, the JRC will develop analytical techniques and produce corresponding reference materials. Inter-laboratory comparisons will be organised with the monitoring laboratories of the Member States to assess the comparability of the reported monitoring data under Articles 35 and 36 of the Treaty, and to support the harmonisation of the radioactivity monitoring systems with reference test materials.
      3.1.7.   Knowledge management, training and education
      It is important to maintain and deepen the nuclear knowledge of the new generations of nuclear scientists and engineers, through dissemination of experiments, results, interpretations and skills acquired in research and applied programmes.
      The JRC will contribute to making this knowledge readily available, properly organised and well documented and to supporting higher education activities in Europe for both operating and innovative Generation IV reactors. Furthermore, the JRC will develop the European Nuclear Human Resources Observatory to analyse the trends in Europe and provide scientific support for the Union policy making. The JRC will also continue to contribute to better communication on nuclear issues, in particular regarding public acceptability and more globally on strategies for overall energy awareness. The long experience and unique facilities for nuclear data measurements are also an excellent opportunity for the education and training of nuclear scientists and engineers, supplementing education at universities by giving hands-on access to nuclear installations.
      3.2.   Nuclear safety
      3.2.1.   Nuclear reactor safety
      In order to maintain and improve the safety level of nuclear power plants, advanced and refined safety assessment methodologies and corresponding analytical tools have to be extended and validated. Targeted experimental investigations are carried out at the JRC to improve the understanding of the underlying physical phenomena and processes in order to enable validation and verification of deterministic and probabilistic safety assessments, based on advanced modelling of plant processes (reactivity and thermal-hydraulic), of components under operational loads/ageing, and of human and organisational factors. The JRC will also continue to play a central role in the establishment and operation of the European Clearinghouse for Operational Experience Feedback for the benefit of all Member States. It will provide topical reports on specific plant issues and facilitate the efficient sharing and implementation of operational experience feedback to improve the safety of nuclear power plants, both for the benefit of all European regulators and in order to minimise the probability of nuclear accidents. It will carry out research programmes in support to the development of safety requirements and advanced evaluation methods for reactor systems of relevance to nuclear safety. It will also include key aspects of research on decommissioning of reactors and their infrastructures (methodologies, training, scientific background).
      3.2.2.   Nuclear fuel safety in power reactors operating in the Union
      Generation II and III light-water reactors will probably operate throughout the 21st century. In order to maximise their safety, an improved understanding of the in-pile behaviour of the fuel rod system (fuel and cladding) must be ensured, especially in relation to extended operation schemes, covering normal, incidental and accidental conditions. The two main aspects of this research are the mechanical integrity of the fuel rods during reactor lifetime and the fuel response to transient conditions (including severe reactor accident conditions up to core meltdown).
      Ultimately, experiment and theory on well-defined physical and chemical mechanisms must be incorporated into multi-scale models and eventually fuel performance codes.
      JRC research will also be devoted to improving the experimental benchmark for UO2 and MOX fuel behaviour at high burn-up.
      3.2.3.   Safe operation of advanced nuclear energy systems
      New reactor concepts for increased safety, safeguards and sustainability are considered worldwide to be a new research topic, in particular within the Generation IV International Forum (GIF). The JRC has been given a mandate by the Member States to act as the Implementing Agent for the participation of the Community in GIF. As such, the JRC will further coordinate the European contributions (through direct or indirect actions, or via the Member States) in the various GIF projects.
      The studies performed in JRC laboratories primarily cover the safety aspects of new innovative designs and innovative fuel cycles, in particular the characterisation, irradiation testing and post-irradiation examination of new fuel types, as well as innovative structural and cladding materials characterisation and qualification. Furthermore, studies are being carried out into the safety requirements of the new generation of reactors, and the advanced evaluation of relevant nuclear systems. The aim is to support the establishment of a common European approach to the safety evaluation of new innovative designs. In this regard synergies with SNETP will be sought as appropriate.
      3.3.   Nuclear security
      3.3.1.   Nuclear safeguards
      Due to the enhanced role played by nuclear energy in the production of electricity in Europe, and in the world, the handling of nuclear materials in the fuel cycle is continuously increasing. To prevent any diversion of these materials from their intended use, a strong and reliable system of nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation is crucial. Technical innovations and improvements continue to be required to implement the evolving safeguards policy. Today’s challenge is to implement increased automation and better tools for information analysis to reduce both inspector workload and the burden on the nuclear industry. New and innovative safeguards approaches will also be applied for reactor systems of relevance to Europe and their corresponding fuel cycles.
      3.3.2.   Additional Protocol
      The Additional Protocol aims to prevent undeclared nuclear operations. Its implementation requires a number of techniques different from (or more evolved than) those used in verifying nuclear material accountancy. Increased work is anticipated for checking the completeness of declarations, which will require more R & D on methods to detect clandestine programmes, in some cases by using the same techniques as in nuclear forensics. Major efforts will be needed to improve methods of trace particle analysis for the verification of declared activities or for the detection of undeclared activities.
      3.3.3.   Open-source information collection on nuclear non-proliferation
      With the aim of supporting Commission services and collaborating with IAEA and Member State authorities, the JRC will continue to systematically collect and analyse information from a variety of sources (Internet, specialised literature, databases) on nuclear non-proliferation issues. This information will be used to produce country reports to closely monitor the evolution of nuclear activities and the import and/or export of direct and dual-use nuclear equipment and technology in selected countries. In addition, the JRC will follow the technical evolution of export control regimes and will provide technical support to relevant Commission services.
      3.3.4.   Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear materials, including nuclear forensic analysis
      The concerns arising from illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material, the proliferation risks associated with it and the threat of nuclear terrorism call for a set of measures to address prevention, detection and response. Nuclear security is getting increased attention at all levels, ranging from international initiatives (Global Initiative on Combating Nuclear Terrorism, Proliferation Security Initiative, UNSC 1540, and others) to multilateral cooperation and technical developments. Training of staff is of key importance for the implementation of nuclear security measures. The JRC shares with the Member States and with international organisations its experience and expertise in the nuclear area in general and in the nuclear security area in particular.
      To this end, different training programmes need to be developed or improved and the associated training modules have to be produced or updated. The JRC is going to establish a European Security Training Centre, which will initially focus on nuclear and radiological security.
      4.   Ethical aspects
      During the implementation of this specific programme and in the research activities arising from it, fundamental ethical principles are to be respected. These include the principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
      In compliance with the principle of subsidiarity and given the diversity of approaches in Europe, participants in research projects must conform to the current legislation, regulations and ethical rules in the countries where the research will be carried out. In any case, national provisions apply and no research forbidden in any given Member State or other country will be supported by Euratom funding in that Member State or country.
      Where appropriate, those carrying out research projects must seek the approval of the relevant national or local ethics committees prior to the start of the activities. An ethical review will also be undertaken systematically by the Commission for proposals dealing with ethically sensitive issues or where ethical aspects have not been adequately addressed. In specific cases, an ethical review may be held during the implementation of a project.
      Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires the Union and the Member States to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals in formulating and implementing Union’s policies including research.


title: 2012/401/EU: Council Decision of 10 July 2012 on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms

text:
               18.7.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 188/6

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 10 July 2012
   on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms
   (2012/401/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 189, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

               (2)

               Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, among others, Protocol 31 thereto.

               (3)

               Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement contains provisions and arrangements concerning cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.

               (4)

               It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013) (3).

               (5)

               Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (6)

               The position of the Union in the EEA Joint Committee should be based on the attached draft Decision,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement shall be based on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 10 July 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         V. SHIARLY

      (1)  OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

      (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

      (3)  OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1.

      DRAFT
      DECISION No …/2012 OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
      of
      amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms
      THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
      Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as amended by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Articles 86 and 98 thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement was amended by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No …/… of … (1).

                  (2)

                  A comprehensive earth monitoring system is of central importance to the sustainable management of Northern Europe and the Arctic.

                  (3)

                  Norway has contributed to the development of the European Earth Monitoring programme (GMES), both in the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and as member of the European Space Agency.

                  (4)

                  It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013) (2).

                  (5)

                  Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2012,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Article 1 of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  Paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘6.   Evaluation and major direction of activities in the framework programmes of Union activities in the field of research and technological development referred to in paragraphs 5, 8a, 8c, 9 and 10 shall be governed by the procedure referred to in Article 79(3) of the Agreement.’.

                  (2)

                  The following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 8b:

                              ‘8c.

                                          (a)

                                          The EFTA States shall, as from 1 January 2012, participate in the activities which may result from the following Union act:

                                                      —

                                                         32010 R 0911: Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013) (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).

                                          (b)

                                          The EFTA States shall contribute financially to the activities referred to under (a) in accordance with Article 82(1)(a) of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

                                          (c)

                                          The EFTA States shall participate fully, without the right to vote, in all the Union committees which assist the European Commission in the management, development and implementation of the activities referred to under (a), namely the GMES Committee, the Security Board and the User Forum.

                                          (d)

                                          This paragraph shall not apply to Liechtenstein.

                                          (e)

                                          With regard to Iceland, this paragraph shall be suspended until otherwise decided by the EEA Joint Committee.’.

            Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the day following the last notification to the EEA Joint Committee under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement (3).
      It shall apply from 1 January 2012.
      Article 3
      This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

         Done at …, …

               For the EEA Joint Committee

               The President

               The Secretaries to the EEA Joint Committee

         (1)  OJ L …

         (2)  OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1.

         (3)  [No constitutional requirements indicated.] [Constitutional requirements indicated.]