title: Amended proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multiannual programme of technological actions promoting the clean and efficient use of solid fuels - (1998-2002)

text: COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 20. 10. 1998 Brussels, 20. 10. 1998 COM(1998) 607 final COM(1998) 607 final 97/0302 (CNS) 97/0302 (CNS) 98/0233 (CNS) 98/0233 (CNS) 97/0369 (CNS) 97/0369 (CNS) 97/0372 (CNS) 97/0372 (CNS) 98/0234 (CNS) 98/0234 (CNS) Amended proposal for a Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION COUNCIL DECISION adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector in the energy sector (1998-2002) (1998-2002) and and CONNECTED MEASURES CONNECTED MEASURES (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 189 a (2) (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 189 a (2) of the EC-Treaty) of the EC-Treaty) Explanatory Memorandum The Commission presented on 18 November 1997 a proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998-2002) and connected measures (COM(97)550 final). On 15 July 1998 the Commission presented a complementary proposal on specific aspects (COM(98)423 final). two The European Parliament delivered on 8 October 1998 its opinion on the draft decision based on Article 235 CE and 203 EURATOM. The European Parliament's main considerations coincide with Commission. those of the The majority of the amendments adopted reinforce et and clarify the initial proposals, in particular with respect to the key objectives of improving coherence, co-ordination and transparency of actions undertaken in the energy sector. Therefore they have been accepted by the Commission. The Commission hereby presents the attached modified proposals which take into consideration most of the amendments adopted by the Parliament. 3L Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION adopting a MULTIANNUAL FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR ACTIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (1998-2002) ^ AMENDED PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION 97/0302 (CNS) ADOPTING A MULTIANNUAL FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR ACTIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (1998-2002) ORIGINAL TEXT AMENDED TEXT THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, particular Article 235 thereof, in Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, particular Article 235 thereof, in Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,1 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,1 Having regard European Parliament,2 to the opinion of the Having regard Economic and Social Committee,3 to the opinion of the Having regard Committee of the Regions,4 to the opinion of the Having regard European Parliament,2 to the opinion of the Having regard Economic and Social Committee,3 to the opinion of the Having regard Committee of the Regions,4 to the opinion of the Whereas the Commission communicated its views on the future of Community energy policy to the Council in its White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union" of 13 December 1995 ;5 Whereas the Commission communicated its views on the future of Community energy policy to the Council in its White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union " of 13 December 1995;5 COM(95)682, 13. 12. 1995. </ Whereas the Commission communicated to the Council in its White Paper of. 1997 its views on the implementation and monitoring of a Community strategy and action plan for renewable energy sources to the year 2010 with the aid of new technologies;6 Whereas the Commission communicated to the Council in its White Paper of. 1997 its views on the implementation and monitoring of a Community strategy and action plan for renewable energy sources to the year 2010 with the aid of new technologies;6 Whereas the Council adopted the SAVE II programme on 16 December 19967 to boost energy the Community with a view to reducing CO2 emissions; initiatives efficiency in Whereas the Council adopted the SAVE II programme on 16 December 19967 to boost energy the Community with a view to reducing CO2 emissions; initiatives efficiency in the the fourth field of development Whereas the Council and the European Parliament adopted a decision on 26 April 1994 concerning framework programme of European Community research, in activities technological and demonstration (1994-1998)8 and a decision of the same date concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community;9 whereas the Commission adopted a proposal on the 5th framework programme of research and technological development on 30 April 1997;io the field the fourth of development Whereas the Council and the European Parliament adopted a decision on 26 April 1994 concerning framework programme of European Community research, in activities technological and demonstration (1994-1998)8 and a decision of the same date concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community;9 whereas the Commission adopted a proposal on the 5th framework programme of research and technological development on 30 April 1997;10 Whereas the Commission adopted and transmitted to the Council a communication on the energy dimension of climate change on 14 May 1997;" Whereas the Commission adopted and transmitted to the Council a communication on the energy dimension of climate change on 14 May 1997;»» 6 COM(97) 7 Decision 737/96/EC, OJ No L 335, 24. 12,1996 8 Council and Parliament Decision 1110/94/EC. OJ No L 115. 6. 5. 1994. page 31 9 Council Decision 268/94 (Euratom). OJ No LI 15, 6. 5. 1994. page 31. 10 COM(97) 142 final 11 COM(97) 196 final ^ Whereas the use of cleaner technologies the contributes Community combat acidification;12 the objectives of strategy to to Whereas the use of cleaner technologies the contributes Community combat acidification;12 the objectives of strategy to to Whereas energy is' a vital factor in the economic and social development of the Community; Whereas energy is a vital factor in the economic and social development of the Community; Whereas the Community's dependence on external energy supplies is set to increase significantly in the years to come; Whereas the Community's dependence on external energy supplies is set to increase significantly in the years to come; Whereas the competitiveness of European business is heavily influenced by the level of energy costs; Whereas the competitiveness of European business is heavily influenced by the level of energy costs; Whereas for ensuring competitive energy prices it is essential to regularly monitor at EU level the implementation process of the liberalisation directives which have recently been adopted for the electricity and gas markets: two key administrations Whereas this monitoring process should be based on co-operation with Member State as regulators, facilitating the exchange of best practices and ensuring greater transparency along the lines of the model initiated by the Commission for the internal electricity market: as well Whereas it is necessary to the quality of life of citizens to ensure that the development of energy production and consumption is compatible with environmental protection objectives; Whereas it is necessary to the quality of life of citizens to ensure that the development of energy production and consumption is compatible with environmental protection objectives; Whereas CO2 emissions must be reduced; Whereas CO2 emissions must be reduced; Whereas, particularly in view of the political uncertainties involved in the external supply markets, the Community must implement a coherent, effective energy policy geared to the medium and long-term prospects for economic development; Whereas, particularly in view of the political uncertainties involved in the external supply markets, the Community must implement a coherent, effective energy policy geared to the medium and long-term prospects for economic development; 12 COM(97)88 final of 12. 3. 1997 G Whereas the actions taken under the energy policy should therefore be focused on specific priority objectives; Whereas the actions taken under the energy policy should therefore be focused on specific priority objectives; the Community, Whereas, in view of the strategic challenges these objectives facing should focus in particular on ensuring the security the integration of the energy markets, enhancing the competitiveness of European business and environmentally sustainable economic development; completing supplies, quest the for of the Community, Whereas, in view of the strategic challenges these objectives facing should focus in particular on ensuring the security of the integration of the energy markets, enhancing the competitiveness of European business and environmentally sustainable economic development; completing supplies, quest the for Whereas the balanced achievement of these objectives requires particular attention to be devoted to the transparency, coherence and coordination of all of the energy actions taken at Community level; Whereas the balanced achievement of these objectives requires particular attention to be devoted to the transparency, coherence and coordination of all of the energy actions taken at Community level; Whereas the Council stressed this need in its Resolution of 8 July 199613 on the White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union"; Whereas the Council stressed this need in its Resolution of 8 July 199613 on the White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union"; Whereas the Council, when it adopted the Regulation adopting • a programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector,14 considered that it would be opportune for the Commission to present a communication on all the Community programmes with an energy component, which could be followed by a proposal on the framework programme for energy; establishment of a Whereas the Council, when it adopted the Regulation adopting a programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector,14 considered that it would be opportune for the Commission to present a communication on all the Community programmes with an energy component, which could be followed by a proposal on the framework programme for energy; establishment of a Whereas the Commission presented a communication: "An overall view of energy policy and actions",15 from which it emerges that the Community is pursuing a great many actions, but that these are scattered either between different energy policy programmes or various Community policies; Whereas the Commission presented a communication: "An overall view of energy policy and actions",15 from which it emerges that the Community is pursuing a great many actions, but that these are scattered either between different energy policy programmes or various Community policies; 13 OJ No C224, 1. 8. 1996 14 Council Regulation (EC) No 701/97, OJ No L 104, 22. 4. 1997 15 COM(97)167 final. 23. 4. 1997 * it is necessary the Whereas management, complementarity and optimum use of budget resources; to ensure it is necessary the Whereas management, complementarity and optimum use of budget resources; to ensure Whereas only a truly integrated approach will enable proper account to be taken of all the aspects of the problems to be resolved; truly integrated and Whereas only a coordinated approach of Community actions in the energy field will enable the development of a coherent and effective energy policy which ensures that proper account is taken of all the aspects of the problems to be resolved; this coherent, coordinated Whereas approach must apply both to energy policy as such and to the energy components of other Community policies; this coherent, coordinated Whereas approach must apply both to energy policy as such and to the energy components of other Community policies; Whereas it is therefore necessary to define and establish a multiannual framework programme for the actions taken under the Community's energy policy; Whereas it is therefore necessary to define and establish a multiannual framework programme for the actions taken under the Community's energy policy; Whereas this framework programme should be implemented in the form of horizontal actions and thematic programmes; Whereas this framework programme should be implemented in the form of horizontal actions and thematic programmes; for are essential Whereas forward analyses and market monitoring the development of an adequate energy policy strategy for the medium and long term; whereas shared analyses with Member States and interested parties should be encouraged in this field; Whereas the horizontal actions cover forward analyses, market monitoring and international energy cooperation; Whereas the horizontal actions cover forward analyses, market monitoring and international energy cooperation; Whereas the thematic programmes concern the promotion of renewable energy sources and the implementation of a Community in this area, the promotion of strategy energy efficiency, promotion of solid fuels and the safe use of nuclear energy; Whereas the thematic programmes concern the promotion of renewable energy sources and the implementation of a Community strategy in this area, the promotion of energy efficiency, promotion of solid fuels and the safe use of nuclear energy; Whereas, in view of the context and the specific structures within which energy actions relating to trans-European networks the are conducted, manner are implemented must be maintained in the appropriate framework; the structures and actions in which such Whereas, in view of the context and the specific structures within which energy actions relating to trans-European networks the are conducted, are manner implemented must be maintained in the appropriate framework; the structures and actions in which such f Whereas in view of the context and the specific structures within which energy actions relating to RTD are conducted, the structures and the manner in which such actions are implemented will continue to and conform with procedures framework of programme; whereas, however, cooperation and coordination with the other structures must be enhanced; the the RTD arrangements Whereas in view of the context and the specific structures within which energy actions relating to RTD are conducted, the structures and the manner in which such actions are implemented will continue to conform with and procedures framework of programme; whereas, however, cooperation and coordination with the other structures must be enhanced; the the RTD arrangements Whereas the actions or programmes referred to above should be implemented where necessary by means of specific measures which, where appropriate, would replace the in instruments corresponding force; currently Whereas the actions or programmes referred to above should be implemented where necessary by means of specific measures which, where appropriate, would replace the in instruments corresponding force; currently of Whereas support for enlargement of the European Union should put a particular focus on energy, given its political, social and economic importance in most of the accession countries: whereas this should include support for the implementation co the energy acquis, greater of the ordination and cooperation energy international (SYNERGY) the programmes opening up of the energy saving (SAVE), renewables (ALTENER) and solid fuels programmes to the accession countries, as well as closer co-operation with European and financial institutions (EIB, EBRD, Worldbank) and the implementation of the Energy Charter Treaty; international PHARE and the principle of seeking the Whereas greatest possible coherence calls for the setting up of a single committee of an the advisory nature for framework programme and its constituent actions; the whole of the principle of seeking the Whereas greatest possible coherence calls for the setting up of a single committee of an the advisory nature for framework programme and its constituent actions; the whole of in view of the variety and Whereas, technical complexity of the questions to be addressed, the single committee and the Commission should seek the assistance of appropriate experts where necessary; in view of the variety and Whereas, technical complexity of the questions to be addressed, the single committee and the Commission should seek the assistance of appropriate experts where necessary; Whereas the single committee will assist the the greatest Commission ensuring in Whereas the single committee will assist the the greatest in ensuring Commission 3 possible transparency and the dissemination of information between all the parties concerned and ensure greater consistency of the energy actions taken under the various Community policies; possible transparency and the dissemination of information between all the parties concerned and ensure greater consistency of the energy actions taken under the various Community policies; Whereas on the basis of key energy policy indicators regular reports should be drawn up on the implementation of the framework programme; Whereas, notwithstanding a systematic, regular evaluation of the actions, the "energy" framework programme and its specific programmes should be the subject of a mid-term review by independent experts; Whereas, notwithstanding a systematic, regular evaluation of the actions, the "energy" framework programme and its specific programmes should be the subject of a mid-term review by independent experts; Whereas focusing the actions on the three major priority objectives of security of supply, competitiveness and protection of the environment will facilitate a more transparent and more efficient use of resources; Whereas focusing the actions on the three major priority objectives of security of supply, competitiveness and protection of the environment will facilitate a more transparent and more efficient use of resources; Whereas some additional funding could be decided in the light of the political choices and priorities adopted; Whereas the funding of actions carried out in the priority areas of promotion of renewables (ALTENER programme) and energy efficiency (SAVE programme) in particular could be reviewed when the next financial perspective is drawn up; that require Whereas the energy policy challenges which the European Union is facing in the next decade the budgetary appropriations for the energy framework programme be sufficient and that, in the context of the new financial perspectives, additional funding could be decided in the light of the political choices and priorities adopted; in 'the strategy Whereas in the light of the key role of for reducing energy greenhouse gas emissions, the funding of actions carried out in the priority areas of (ALTENER renewables promotion of programme) and energy efficiency (SAVE programme) in particular could be reviewed when financial perspective is drawn up, in addition to an increased coordination effort in these areas with other Community policies (e. g. and structural research); environment funds, next the Ajd Whereas, in keeping with the subsidiarity principle and the principle of proportionality pursuant to Article 3b of the Treaty, the above priority objectives of energy policy and the boosting and coordination of energy actions carried out under the energy policy proper and in the framework of other Community policies should, by their nature, be level; whereas this Decision is confined to the minimum required to achieve these goals; at Community implemented Whereas, in keeping with the subsidiarity principle and the principle of proportionality pursuant to Article 3b of the Treaty, the above priority objectives of energy policy and the boosting and coordination of energy actions carried out under the energy policy proper and in the framework of other Community policies should, by their nature, be level; whereas this Decision is confined to the minimum required to achieve these goals; at Community implemented whereas Whereas the Treaty does not provide powers for the adoption of this Decision, the purpose of which is the coordination of all aspects of energy policy, other than those in specific Article 235; programmes which will this framework programme will each be adopted on the appropriate legal basis, in particular where their objective is the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources referred to in Article 13 Or of the Treaty, the implement whereas Whereas the Treaty does not provide powers for the adoption of this Decision, the purpose of which is the coordination of all aspects of energy policy, other than those in specific Article 235; programmes which will this framework programme will each be adopted on the appropriate legal basis, in particular where their objective is the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources referred to in Article 13 Or of the Treaty, the implement HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Article 1 (1) (1) multiannual A framework programme for Community actions in the field of energy, hereinafter "framework referred programme", is hereby adopted for the period 1998-2002. to as the multiannual A framework programme for Community actions in the field of energy, hereinafter "framework referred programme", is hereby adopted for the period 1998-2002. to as the (2) The framework programme shall primarily contribute to the pursuit of the following priority objectives: (2) The framework programme shall primarily contribute to the pursuit of the following priority objectives: to guarantee the security of energy supplies; to guarantee the security of energy supplies; to ensure competitiveness; to ensure competitiveness; to promote the compatibility of the development of the energy market with protection objectives. environmental to promote the compatibility of the development of the energy market with protection objectives. environmental AA (3) (1) contribute to coherence The framework programme shall greater also and transparency, coordination of all. the Community's energy actions in the field of energy policy and ensure that they mesh effectively with the actions taken in the framework of other Community policies. (3) contribute to coherence The framework programme shall greater also and transparency, coordination of all the Community's energy actions in the field of energy policy and ensure that they mesh effectively with the actions taken in the framework of other Community policies. Article 2 Article 2 in energy conducted Notwithstanding the actions relating the to framework of research policy or networks trans-European framework respectively, programme shall be implemented through six specific programmes of a horizontal nature following corresponding actions: thematic the the or to (a) (b) for Development, in cooperation with the Member States, of a programme regular monitoring of the evolution of the energy markets and trends, political decisions relating to energy can be taken on the basis of a joint analysis; that so Reinforcement, within the area of competence of the framework programme, of international cooperation in the energy field in order to greater encourage, diversification energy secondly, sources and greater stability of the international gas and oil markets in particular; firstly, of transparency and, in energy conducted Notwithstanding the actions relating the to framework of research policy or networks trans-European framework respectively, programme shall be implemented through six specific programmes of thematic nature a horizontal or following to corresponding actions: the the (a) (b) for development, in cooperation with the Member States, of a programme regular monitoring of the evolution of the energy markets and trends, political decisions relating to energy can be taken on the basis of a joint analysis; that so reinforcement, within the ' area of competence of the framework programme, of international cooperation in the energy field in order to firstly, greater encourage, energy diversification secondly, sources and greater stability of the international gas and oil markets in particular; transparency and, of (1) /t«z_ (c) (d) (e) of new and promotion sources renewable energy implementation of a and and strategy Community action plan for renewable energy sources to the year 2010; encouragement of rational and efficient use of energy resources; regeneration of the coal sector, notably through the use environmentally compatible technologies; of (c) (d) (e) new of energy and promotion sources renewable implementation of a and and strategy Community action plan renewable for energy sources to the year 2010; encouragement of rational and efficient use of energy the resources; promotion combined heat and power ; including of the coal regeneration of sector, notably through the use environmentally compatible technologies; of (f) safer use of nuclear energy. (f) safer use of nuclear energy. (2) (3) specific programme, Each the duration of which will coincide with the period of application of this framework programme, shall set out the its implementation. arrangements for Implementation of the framework programme may give rise, within its area of competence, to additional Community and programmes programmes participation in several Member undertaken by States. to It may also cooperation with third countries or international organizations. lead (2) (3) (4) Ah specific programme, Each the duration of which will coincide with the period of application of this framework programme, shall set out the its implementation. arrangements for Implementation of the framework programme may give rise, within its area of competence, to additional Community and programmes participation programmes in several Member undertaken by States. to cooperation with third countries or international organizations. It may lead also relation strengthen take The Commission will the to initiatives coherence of the EU energy policy environmental to in policies, taxation, energy funds, research and structural development, the implementation of the partnership agreements Eastern with Central European the Treaty. Energy and countries, and Charter Moreover, the Commission will the co-operate international European (EEB, financial EBRD, World to implement the EU energy policy. closer with and institutions Bank) Article 3 Article 3 (1) (2) (1) (2) The annual appropriations shall be authorized budgetary authority within the constraints of the financial perspective. the by for The detailed financial rules participation by the Community in actions taken under the framework programme shall be laid down in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation applicable to the the general budget of European Communities. (1) (2) The annual appropriations shall be authorized budgetary authority within the constraints of the financial perspective. the by for The detailed financial rules participation by the Community in actions taken under the framework programme shall be laid down in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation applicable to the the general budget of European Communities. Article 4 Article 4 the implementation of and The Commission shall be responsible for the for programme framework drafting guidelines applicable to the actions and measures to be taken specific of each under programmes. the The Commission shall be assisted in the management of the framework programme by a committee of an advisory of representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. composed nature (1) (2) the implementation of and The Commission shall be responsible for the for programme framework drafting guidelines applicable to the actions and measures to be taken specific of each under programmes. the The Commission shall be assisted in the management of the framework programme by a committee of an advisory of representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. composed nature to of shall submit representative the The Commission the committee a draft of the measures to The. committee shall be taken. deliver its opinion within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. to of representative the The Commission shall submit the committee a draft of the measures to The committee shall be taken. deliver its opinion within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. ylq The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. shall The Commission the take the opinion utmost account of delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. shall The Commission take the the opinion utmost account of delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. Article 5 Article 5 (1) (2) programme to The Commission shall examine each year the state of implementation of the framework programme and its specific programmes. It shall assess the the overall effectiveness of framework its and the objectives of contribution It shall also Community policy. assess whether objectives, priorities and financial resources are the changing still appropriate it shall situation. adapt or submit proposals framework supplement programme specific programmes. to If necessary, the and/or the the to of this its proposals for of a programme, In the third year of the period of application framework programme and at all events before the submitting subsequent establishment framework v the Commission shall have an external assessment by independent experts of the overall implementation of the Community the actions The framework carried out programme. conducted under (1) (2) /<r programme to implementation of and The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a regular report on the the state of framework its programme specific programmes. It shall assess the the overall effectiveness of framework its and contribution the objectives of Community policy. On the basis of the the main indicators of energy policy, it shall also assess whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are the changing to still appropriate it shall situation. If necessary, adapt or submit proposals framework supplement programme specific programmes. the and/or evolution the of to of for this of a programme, In the third year of the period of application framework programme and at all events before submitting the its proposals subsequent establishment framework the Commission shall have an external assessment by independent experts of the overall implementation of the Community the actions The framework programme. out under conducted carried Commission shall communicate the conclusions thereof, together with its the European comments, Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. to the Council, Commission shall communicate the conclusions thereof, together with its the European comments, Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. to the Council, (3) The independent experts referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be chosen by the Commission in a balanced fashion. (3) The independent experts referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be chosen by the Commission in a balanced fashion. Article 6 Article 6 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, Done at Brussels, For the Council For the Council The President The President Jit Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION adopting a MULTIANNUAL PROGRAME OF STUDIES, ANALYSES, FORECASTS AND OTHER RELATED WORK IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (1998-2002) (ETAP programme) A% Amended proposal for a council decision adopting a 98/0233 (CNS) MULTIANNUAL PROGRAME OF STUDIES, ANALYSES, FORECASTS AND OTHER RELATED WORK IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (1998-2002) (ETAP programme) ORIGINAL TEXT AMENDED TEXT THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,1 Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,1 Having European Parliament,2 regard to the opinion of the Having regard European Parliament,2 to the opinion of the the White Paper entitled "An Whereas energy policy for the European Union"3 proposes a new approach to the monitoring of energy trends based on coopération with the Member States and which would give added and by encouraging the most effective methods, promoting a cooperative approach to studies and analyses and encouraging the exchange of know-how in the field in question; establishing benefits the White Paper entitled "An Whereas energy policy for the European Union"3 proposes a new approach to the monitoring of energy trends based on cooperation with the Member States and which would give added and by encouraging the most effective methods, promoting a cooperative approach to studies and analyses and encouraging the exchange of know-how in the field in question; establishing benefits Whereas in its resolution of 8 July 19964 on the above mentioned White Paper, the Council believes that energy decision making at Community level needs to be placed in the context of a shared analysis of the energy situation and of future trends and invites the Commission cooperation organise between the Member States; to Whereas in its resolution of 8 July 19964 on the above mentioned White Paper, the Council believes that energy decision making at Community level needs to be placed in the context of a shared analysis of the energy situation and of future trends and invites the Commission cooperation organise between the Member States; to Whereas, in its conclusions of 11 May 1998 on the Kyoto Conference Protocol, the Whereas, in its conclusions of 11 May 1998 on the Kyoto Conference Protocol, the COM(95)682 of 13. 12. 1995. OJNoC224, 1. 8. 1996. j8 Council welcomed the Commission's presentation on the energy policy options to respond to the climate change challenge and underlined the necessity to prepare a shared analysis of the economic impact of reducing greenhouse gases; Council welcomed the Commission's presentation on the energy policy options to respond to the climate change challenge and underlined the necessity to prepare a shared analysis of the economic impact of reducing greenhouse gases; in its conclusions, the Cardiff European Council Whereas the "Energy" invited Council to implement the integration of the environment and development in its areas of competence and invited the Council and the the Commission follow organisational arrangements necessary to advance this process: and that it is therefore desirable to define appropriate indicators to follow the progress accomplished in this respect; regularly to Whereas the Cardiff European Council the "Energy" invited in its conclusions, Council to implement the integration of the environment and development in its areas of competence and invited the Council and the the Commission follow organisational arrangements necessary to advance this process: and that it is therefore desirable to define appropriate indicators to follow the progress accomplished in this respect; regularly to Whereas the consolidation and monitoring of the internal energy market are priority tasks for the Community and for the Member States; whereas it is necessary in this connection for energy trends and questions to be analysed at Community level in collaboration with the energy sector; Whereas the consolidation and monitoring of the internal energy market are priority tasks for the Community and for the Member States; whereas it is necessary in this connection for energy trends and questions to be analysed at Community in collaboration with the energy sector; level in energy dependency of Whereas security of energy supplies is one of the key energy policy objectives; the context of growing whereas external the European Union, it is necessary to closely monitor and analyse energy market trends both within the Union and at world level; it is therefore desirable to Whereas, undertake within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 - 2002) a specific programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related actions in the energy sector; it is therefore desirable to Whereas, undertake within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998 - 2002) a specific programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related actions in the energy sector; Whereas it is desirable that these analyses, studies, forecasts and other related work should not unnecessarily duplicate similar work carried out by other international organisations and by the Member States; Whereas it is desirable that these analyses, studies, forecasts and other related work should not unnecessarily duplicate similar work carried out by other international organisations and by the Member States; A Whereas some of these activities should be open to participation by the international organisations responsible for energy matters, such as the International Energy Agency, the bodies representing the industry and certain third countries, in accordance with the rules governing the Community's relations with those organisations and countries; Whereas some of these activities should be open to participation by the international organisations responsible for energy matters, such as the International Energy Agency, the bodies industry, the environmental consumers, European organisations and associations, and certain third countries, in accordance with the rules governing the Community's relations with those organisations and countries; representing Whereas this set of actions should be coordinated with the other activities of the Community, third countries and international organisations; the Member States, Whereas this set of actions should be coordinated with the other activities of the Community, third countries and international organisations; the Member States, in Whereas it is politically and economically desirable to open up the programme to associated Central and Eastern European the countries, conclusions of the European Council held in Copenhagen in June 1994 and as stated in the communication on this subject presented to in the Council by the Commission May 1994, as well as to Cyprus; accordance with in Whereas it is politically and economically desirable to open up the programme to associated Central and Eastern European the countries, conclusions of the European Council held in Copenhagen in June 1994 and as stated in the communication on this subject presented to in May 1994, as well as to Cyprus; accordance with the Council by the Commission the Treaty the Whereas European Community does not provide powers for the adoption of this programme, other than those in Article 235. establishing the Treaty the Whereas European Community does not provide powers for the adoption of this programme, other than those in Article 235. establishing HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Article 1 (1) Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector, a specific programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work concerning the future development of European energy policy, hereinafter referred to as ETAP, shall be the implemented by the Community for period 1998-2002. (1) Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector, a specific programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work concerning the future development of European energy policy, hereinafter referred to as ETAP, shall be the implemented by the Community for period 1998-2002. Apart from the priority objectives (2) referred to in Article 1(2) of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector, the objectives of the ETAP programme shall be: (2) Apart from the priority objectives referred to in Article 1(2) of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector, the objectives of the ETAP programme shall be: to establish a level shared at to to studies, analyses, Community forecasts and other related work in the energy sector; approach -to a level shared at establish to studies, analyses, Community forecasts and other related work in the energy sector; approach to promote analysis of energy markets and policies at the level of the Community and the Member States; - to promote analysis of energy markets and policies at the level of the Community and the Member States; - to analyse and evaluate energy and competitiveness questions, in particular in the context of the implementation of the internal energy market; evaluate analyse and environmental questions, relation to climate change; energy notably and in to analyse and evaluate energy market trends in Europe and the world; - to analyse and evaluate energy and in notably environmental questions, relation to climate change; -to analyse and evaluate energy market trends in Europe and the world, notably as regards their impact on the security of energy supplies within the European Union; - to help identify and transfer the best analysis methods and practices; - to help transfer identify and analysis methods and practices; the best - to facilitate information networks in the - to facilitate information networks in the energy field; energy field; - to develop an active policy for dissemination of the results obtained. the - to develop an active policy for dissemination of the results obtained. the Article 2 Article 2 annual The determined by the constraints of within perspectives and budgetary discipline. appropriations be the budgetary authority financial shall the annual The determined by the constraints of within perspectives and budgetary discipline. appropriations be the budgetary authority financial shall the Article 3 Article 3 In order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1(2), the Community may undertake and/or promote, directly or in cooperation with interested parties, the and/or fund the following measures: In order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1(2), the Community may undertake and/or promote, directly or in cooperation with interested parties, the and/or fund the following measures: and the (1) observation, monitoring exchange of comparable information in the energy field as well as the completion of studies, analyses and forecasts on all energy aspects, trends, markets and prices; including and the (1) observation, monitoring exchange of comparable information in the energy field as well as the completion of studies, analyses and forecasts on all energy aspects, trends, markets and prices; including <H transfer provision " of technical to projects and (2) the in methodological assistance identify and the best order to practices in areas such as methods of analysis and forecasting, means of collecting energy data, access to and exchanges via electronic networks and any other measure which helps to achieve the general objective; of transfer provision technical and (2) the to projects in methodological assistance identify and the best order to practices in areas such as methods of analysis and forecasting, means of collecting energy data, access to and exchanges via electronic networks and any other measure which helps to achieve the general objective; (3) assistance for the development of links with energy producers, users, academics and administrative circles in order to promote research the policy and economic aspects of energy; into (3) assistance for the development of links with energy producers, users, academics and administrative circles in order to promote research the policy and economic aspects of energy; into initiative implementation of any (4) the contributing to the dissemination of the results obtained, including the preparation and publication the of organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences. reports and initiative implementation of any (4) the contributing to the dissemination of the results obtained, including the preparation and publication the of organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences. reports and Article 4 Article 4 (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the ETAP programme. (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the ETAP programme. (2) For the purposes of implementing the programme, shall be the Commission assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual for actions in the energy sector. framework programme (2) For the purposes of implementing the programme, shall be the Commission assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual for actions in the energy sector. programme framework (3) The Commission shall draw up each year a draft programme of actions to be undertaken during the following year, which will be submitted to the Committee referred to in paragraph 2. (3) The Commission shall draw up each year a draft programme of actions to be undertaken during the following year, which will be submitted to the Committee referred to in paragraph 2. Article 5 Article 5 The examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of this programme in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector5. shall be carried out The examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of this programme in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector. shall be carried out 5 Council Decision No. SL Article 6 Article 6 in (CEEC) laid down to The ETAP programme shall be open to participation by associated Central and Eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, the the Association additional protocols the Association Agreements to relating Agreements in Community programmes. participation The programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus, on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as to EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. or in themselves, those applied in (CEEC) laid down to The ETAP programme shall be open to participation by associated Central and Eastern European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, the the Association additional protocols the Association Agreements Agreements to relating in Community programmes. participation The programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus, on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as to EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. in or themselves, those applied Article 7 Article 7 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official European of Communities. Journal the This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official European of Communities. Journal the Article 8 Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, Done at Brussels, For the Council, The President For the Council, The President £3 AMENDED PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION adopting a MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (1998-2002) 8T(/ AMENDED PROPOSAL PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ADOPTING A MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE ENERGY SECTOR (SYNERGY PROGRAMME) ( 1998-2002) 97/0369 (CNS) ORIGINAL TEXT AMENDED TEXT THE COUNCIL OFTHE EUROPEAN UNION, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing in the European Community, and particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing in the European Community, and particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament2, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament2, of for reasons the Whereas, competitiveness of the Community's industries, supply and security of protection of the environment, energy matters must be an important element in the Community's international activities; of for reasons the Whereas, competitiveness of the Community's industries, supply and security of protection of the environment, energy matters must be an important element in the Community's international activities; framework Whereas a multiannual programme for actions in the energy sector is being implemented; framework Whereas a multiannual programme for actions in the energy sector is being implemented; Whereas the Community's accession to the Energy Charter Treaty and the Convention on Climate Change commits it international cooperation in the energy field; continue with to Whereas the Community's accession to the Energy Charter Treaty and the Convention on Climate Change commits it international cooperation in the energy field; continue with to Whereas the conclusions of the Council of Ministers for Development and Cooperation of 18 November 1992 on the guidelines for cooperation with the developing countries for clean and efficient energy technology stressed that of an energy cooperation with developing countries was the implementation of essential objective all Whereas the conclusions of the Council of Ministers for Development and Cooperation of 18 November 1992 on the guidelines for cooperation with the developing countries for clean and efficient energy technology stressed that of an energy cooperation with developing countries was the implementation of essential objective all 9"C effective energy policies; effective energy policies; for the Community are Whereas, as stressed in the Council resolution of 8 July 1996 on the White Paper "An energy policy the European Union", energy developments in increasingly influenced by external developments and to efforts must ensure that the Community develops a coherent and consistent approach to energy matters with third countries; therefore be made for the Community are Whereas, as stressed in the Council resolution of 8 July 1996 on the White Paper "An energy policy the European Union", energy developments in increasingly influenced by external developments and to efforts must ensure that the Community develops a coherent and consistent approach to energy matters with third countries; therefore be made Whereas the Community is engaged in international energy activities under various programmes; whereas, to ensure that these activities are consistent, they should be coordinated more closely; Whereas the Community is engaged in international energy activities under various programmes; whereas, to ensure that these activities are consistent, they should be coordinated more closely; of coordination the Whereas in the Community's other measures energy sector is necessary; whereas there must therefore be no duplication the with Community, of the Member States or of third international organisations in the field of energy policy; programmes countries other or of of coordination Whereas the in the Community's other measures energy sector is necessary; whereas there must therefore be no duplication the with Community, of the Member States or of third international organisations in the field of energy policy; programmes countries other of or Whereas, by reason of their wide- ranging nature, the principal objectives the the programme, particularly of coordination of the various programmes of international measures, can be attained best at Community level; Whereas, by reason of their wide- ranging nature, the principal objectives the the programme, particularly of coordination of the various programmes of international measures, can be attained best at Community level; Whereas it is necessary to establish a specific the Community's international cooperation activities in the field of energy policy; instrument legal for Whereas it is necessary to establish a specific the Community's international cooperation activities in the field of energy policy; instrument legal for to Whereas according the Council resolution on the White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union", political and trade relations are essential components of energy policy and, Community's the accordingly, international cooperation energy measures should be integrated more effectively in its external policy as a whole; to Whereas according the Council resolution on the White Paper "An energy policy for the European Union", political and trade relations are essential components of energy policy and, Community's the accordingly, international cooperation energy measures should be integrated more effectively in its external policy as a whole; 0^ of be improve Whereas the objectives of energy cooperation pursuant to the programme should the to competitiveness Community to enhance security of industries, supply, sustainable promote development and to improve energy efficiency; whereas such cooperation may be put into effect by cooperating in and co-financing projects; to to of be improve Whereas the objectives of energy cooperation pursuant to the programme should the competitiveness Community to enhance security of industries, supply, sustainable promote development and to improve energy efficiency; whereas such cooperation may be put into effect by cooperating in and co-financing projects; to Whereas such cooperation should be anchored in an indicative programme and may be the subject of agreements with the States concerned or with international networks of study and research centres; Whereas such cooperation should be anchored in an indicative programme and may be the subject of agreements with the States concerned or with international networks of study and research centres; the cooperation Whereas, since in question is external cooperation, it is governed by the special provisions laid down in Title IX of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, the cooperation Whereas, since in question is external cooperation, it is governed by the special provisions laid down in Title IX of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, HAS REGULATION: ADOPTED THIS HAS REGULATION: ADOPTED THIS Article 1 Article 1 Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector, a specific programme of cooperation with third countries in fields of mutual benefit, hereinafter referred to as "SYNERGY", shall the implemented Community. by be Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector, a specific programme of cooperation with third countries in fields of mutual benefit, hereinafter referred to as "SYNERGY", shall the implemented be Community. by This programme shall concern: This programme shall concern: • aid. with the definition, formulation and implementation of energy policy for third countries; • aid with the definition, formulation and implementation of energy policy for third countries; • promotion of industrial cooperation between third countries in the energy sector; the Community and • promotion of industrial cooperation between the Community and third countries in the energy sector; the coordination • closer Community's external activities in the energy field. of the coordination • closer Community's external activities in the energy field. of U Article 2 Article 2 SYNERGY shall be addressed to all States which are not members of the Community and first and foremost those countries considered priorities in the Community's external relations in terms of its political and economic interests and security of energy supply. regions and SYNERGY shall be addressed to all States which are not members of the Community and first and foremost those countries considered priorities in the Community's external relations in terms of its political and economic interests and security of energy supply. regions and Article 3 Article 3 Implementation 1. the SYNERGY programme shall start on 1 January 1998 and end on 31 December 2002. of Implementation 1. the SYNERGY programme shall start on 1 January 1998 and end on 31 December 2002. of 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the financial limits of the perspectives. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within financial limits of the perspectives. the Article 4 Article 4 for The programme 1. shall help achieve the Community's main energy objectives as described in the White Paper "An energy policy the European Union". To the same end, the Community may also maintain relations with international energy organisations. the to The measures programme in accordance with the rules set out in Article 4 of the Decision adopting the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector. No funding to may research, demonstration development • projects. implement adopted granted and shall be be for The programme 1. shall help achieve the Community's main energy objectives as described in the White Paper "An energy policy the European Union". To the same end, the Community may also maintain relations with international energy organisations. the to The measures programme in shall be accordance with the rules set out in Article 4 of the Decision adopting the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector. No funding to may research, demonstration development projects. implement adopted granted and be to In order achieve the Community these 2. shall objectives, contribute, in particular, to the financing of activities concerning: In order to achieve the Community these 2. shall objectives, contribute, in particular, to the financing of activities concerning: energy policy advice and energy policy advice and training; training; energy analyses and forecasting; energy analyses and forecasting; Si% closer dialogue and exchanges of information on energy policy, notably by means of organisation of conferences and seminars; closer dialogue and exchanges of information on energy policy, notably by means of organisation of conferences and seminars; support to regional support to regional transboundary cooperation; transboundary cooperation; improving the framework for improving the framework for industrial cooperation on energy; industrial cooperation on energy; coordination of the Community instruments for international action in the energy sector and other similar international programmes. coordination of the Community instruments for international action in the energy sector and other similar international programmes. to The cooperation shall also cover 3. the preparation, related costs and implementation, evaluation of performance of these operations, as well as costs concerning information. monitoring to The cooperation shall also cover 3. the preparation, related costs and implementation, evaluation of performance of these operations, as well as costs concerning information. monitoring Article 5 Article 5 1. Community contributions may take the form of grants which shall be projects tranches released materialise. as in 1. Community contributions may take the form of grants which shall be projects tranches released materialise. as in 2. SYNERGY programme funding shall be granted only after verification that the activities cannot qualify for financing from other programmes. 2. SYNERGY programme funding shall be granted only after verification that the activities cannot qualify for from other Community financing programmes, to avoid duplication. in order therefrom inter Financing decisions and any 3. shall contracts resulting for expressly provide, acceptance by the beneficiaries of supervision by the Commission and the Court of Auditors, which may be carried out on the spot if necessary. alia, therefrom inter Financing decisions and any 3. shall contracts resulting for expressly provide, acceptance by the beneficiaries of supervision by the Commission and the Court of Auditors, which may be carried out on the spot if necessary. alia, 24 Article 6 Article 6 An indicative programme 1. covering in to the period referred Article 3 is established in the Annex. This programme defines the principal objectives, guidelines and priorities of Community the indicative areas referred to in Article 4. cooperation in An referred indicative the period programme 1. covering in to Article 3 is established in the Annex. This programme defines the principal objectives, guidelines and priorities of Community the indicative areas referred to in Article 4. cooperation in 2. An action programme based on the indicative programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting a framework programme for actions in the energy sector. This action programme shall include a list of the main projects to be financed within the indicative areas referred to in Article 4. The content of the programme shall be determined so as to provide Member States with the relevant information to enable the committee set up under the abovementioned procedure to give its opinion. 2. An action programme based on the indicative programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting a framework programme for actions in the energy sector. This action programme shall include a list of the main projects to be financed within the indicative areas referred to in Article 4. The content of the programme shall be determined so as to provide Member States with the relevant information to enable the committee set up under the abovementioned procedure to give its opinion. in organisations, Specific agreements may be 3. third countries and concluded with international the framework and for the duration of the to in indicative programme referred paragraph 1, in order to define the main lines of cooperation with the countries consultation concerned procedures regarding implementation of the programme. and the in organisations, Specific agreements may be 3. third countries and concluded with international the framework and for the duration of the to in indicative programme referred paragraph 1, in order to define the main lines of cooperation with the countries consultation concerned procedures regarding implementation of the programme. and the also Contracts may be 4. concluded within the framework of the indicative programme referred to in paragraph 1 with international networks of study and research centres in order to these define contribution the networks the described objectives abovementioned indicative programme. achievement the of of to in also Contracts may be 4. concluded within the framework of the indicative programme referred to in paragraph 1 with international networks of study and research centres in order to these define contribution the networks the described objectives abovementioned indicative programme. achievement the of of to in 3^ Article 7 Article 7 The Commission shall 1. implement operations in accordance with the action programme referred to in Article 6(2). The Commission shall 1. implement operations in accordance with the action programme referred to in Article 6(2). 2. Service contracts shall, as a general rule, be awarded by restricted invitations to tender in conformity with Article 118 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 2. Service contracts shall, as a general rule, be awarded by restricted invitations to tender in conformity with Article 118 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. Negotiated contracts may be awarded for operations involving an amount below ECU 50 000. Negotiated contracts may be awarded for operations involving an amount below ECU 50 000. Supply contracts, where needed to supplement service contracts and limited to the objectives of SYNERGY, shall be awarded by means of open invitations to tender, except in the cases provided for in Article 116 of the Financial Regulation. Supply contracts, where needed to supplement service contracts and limited to the objectives of SYNERGY, shall be awarded by means of open invitations to tender, except in the cases provided for in Article 116 of the Financial Regulation. Participation in invitations to tender and contracts shall be open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons in the Member States and in the beneficiary States. Participation in invitations to tender and contracts shall be open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons in the Member States and in the beneficiary States. Participation by natural and legal persons from other countries may be authorised by the Commission on a case-by-case basis if the programmes or specific projects concerned forms of assistance specifically available in these countries. require Participation by natural and legal persons from other countries for the duration of the projects, funded from the appropriations earmarked for these activities may be authorised by the Commission on a case-by-case basis if the programmes or projects concerned require specific forms of assistance specifically available in these countries. 3. Taxes, duties and the purchase of immovable property shall not be funded by the Community. 3. Taxes, duties and the purchase of immovable property shall not be funded by the Community. tender 4. In the case of co-financing, the the participation of enterprises from third countries concerned in invitations to contracts may be authorised by the Commission on a case-by-case basis. The Commission shall render account in the report referred to in Article 9. thereof and 4. In the case of co-financing, the the participation of enterprises from third countries concerned in invitations to tender and contracts may be authorised by the Commission on a case-by-case basis. The Commission shall render account in the report referred to in Article 9. thereof M Article 8 Article 8 The Commission shall, together 1. with ensure the Member States, effective coordination of the expert assistance provided in the beneficiary States by the Community and individual Member States on the basis of the information supplied by the Member States The Commission shall, together 1. with ensure the Member States, effective coordination of the expert assistance provided in the beneficiary States by the Community and individual Member States on the basis of the information supplied by the Member States. Coordination and cooperation 2. financial the vyith institutions and other sources of funds shall be encouraged. international Coordination and cooperation 2. financial the with institutions and other sources of funds shall be encouraged. international programme, The Commission shall examine 3. ways of promoting co-financing by the SYNERGY bilateral cooperation from the Member States, the programmes of other international organisations and other Community programmes. in particular, It shall, contribute to closer coordination and complementarity the contributions made by SYNERGY and the other Community instruments for in international energy cooperation order to avoid duplication. It shall also ensure is avoided between the SYNERGY programme and any other programme or action of other international organisations in the field of energy. that duplication between It shall ensure programme, is avoided between The Commission shall examine 3. ways of promoting co-financing by the SYNERGY bilateral cooperation from the Member States, the programmes of other international organisations and other Community that programmes. the duplication SYNERGY programme and any other programme other international organisations in the field of energy. It shall also contribute to closer and coordination between complementarity other SYNERGY Community for international cooperation energy required to carry forward actions begun by SYNERGY, thus avoiding duplication. instruments action and the of or Article 9 Article 9 1. The Commission shall present a report by 31 December 2000 on the implementation specific of programme in the two previous financial years, based on an external assessment by independent experts. the 1. The Commission shall present a report by 31 December 2000 on the implementation specific of programme in the two previous financial years, based on an external assessment by independent experts. the *>l The Commission shall present a 2. report by 31 December 2002 on the implementation of the programme and the results obtained in third countries and Member States, accompanied by the external assessment by independent experts on which it is based. The Commission shall present a 2. report by 31 December 2002 on the implementation of the programme and the results obtained in third countries and Member States, accompanied by the external assessment by independent experts on which it is based. Each year the Commission shall 3. present a report on the implementation of the external energy activities under the various Community instruments. Each year the Commission shall 3. present a report on the implementation of the external energy activities under the various Community instruments. 4. These reports shall be addressed to the European Parliament and the Council. 4. These reports shall be addressed to the European Parliament and the Council. Article 10 Article 10 This Regulation annuls and replaces Council Regulation (EC) No / This Regulation annuls and replaces Council Regulation (EC) No / This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Brussels, Done at Brussels, For the Council The President For the Council The President % Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION adopting a MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF TECHNOLOGICAL ACTIONS PROMOTING THE CLEAN AND EFFICIENT USE OF SOLID FUELS (1998-2002) V<y Amended proposal for a Council Decision adopting a MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF TECHNOLOGICAL ACTIONS PROMOTING THE CLEAN AND EFFICIENT USE OF SOLID FUELS (1998-2002) 97/0372 (CNS) ORIGINAL TEXT AMENDED TEXT THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof; Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof; Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1; Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1; Having regard European Parliament2, to the opinion of the Having regard to European Parliament2, the opinion of the Having regard Economic and Social Committee; to the opinion of the Having regard Economic and Social Committee; to the opinion of the to the opinion of the Having regard European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee; the opinion of the Having regard to European Coal and Steel Community Consultative Committee; Having regard Committee of the Regions; to the opinion of the Having regard Committee of the Regions; to the opinion of the Having regard to the White Paper on Energy the energy policy objectives of economic competitiveness, indicating Having regard to the White Paper on Energy the energy policy objectives of economic competitiveness, indicating OJNo OJNo ?>Ç environmental control, security of supply and maintenance of employment; environmental control, security of supply and maintenance of employment; Whereas solid fuels are available in the Community and ready, abundant, the diverse sources of hard coal traded world wide ensure that such fuels are and will remain a low-cost energy source; Whereas solid fuels are available in the Community and ready, abundant, the diverse sources of hard coal traded world wide ensure that such fuels are and will remain a low-cost energy source; the promotion of clean and Whereas efficient fuels for technologies contributes to the diversification of primary energy resources and to the balance of Community energy policy objectives; solid the promotion of clean and Whereas efficient fuels for technologies contributes to the diversification of primary energy resources and to the balance of Community energy policy objectives; solid Whereas solid fuels will be increasingly utilised both in developed and emerging areas of the world, thereby contributing to emissions of pollutants and CO2; whereas every effort should be made to ameliorate such emissions by the promotion of clean and the efficient and (Best Available application of BAT Technologies) to existing and new plant using solid fuels; technologies Whereas solid fuels will be increasingly utilised both in developed and emerging areas of the world, thereby contributing to emissions of pollutants and CO2; whereas every effort should be made to ameliorate such emissions by the promotion of clean and the efficient and (Best Available application of BAT Technologies) to existing and new plant using solid fuels; technologies Whereas the manufacture and supply of equipment for the clean utilisation of coal, lignite and other forms of solid fuels, for use both within and outside the European Community, the maintenance of employment; contribute can to Whereas the manufacture and supply of equipment for the clean utilisation of coal, lignite and other forms of solid fuels, for use both within and outside the European Community, the maintenance of employment; contribute can to Whereas, pursuant to Article 13 Or of the Treaty on the European Union, action by the Community relating to the environment the should environment and ensure a prudent and rational utilization of natural resources, objectives which are furthered by the implementation of clean coal technologies; the quality of improve Whereas, pursuant to Article 130r of the Treaty on the European Union, action by the Community relating to the environment the should environment and ensure a prudent and rational utilization of natural resources, objectives which are furthered by the implementation of clean coal technologies; the quality of improve Whereas the promotion of more efficient clean solid fuel technologies can make a significant contribution to the reduction of polluting the traditional use of fossil fuels at European level; whereas use of cleaner Union technologies contributes to the objectives of combat the Community emissions strategy arising from to Whereas the promotion of more efficient clean solid fuel technologies can make a significant contribution to the reduction of polluting emissions the traditional use of fossil fuels at European level; whereas use of cleaner Union technologies contributes to the objectives of combat the Community strategy arising from to 1C acidification ;3 acidification ; Whereas the promotion of more efficient clean solid fuel technologies will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the danger of global climate change; whereas wide-ranging therefore co-operation is desirable to obtain significant results; in order Whereas the promotion of more efficient clean solid fuel technologies will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the danger of global climate change; whereas wide-ranging therefore co-operation desirable in order to obtain significant results; is Whereas it is necessarv to ensure that promotion of clean coal technologies should be applied equally to domestic and and commercial scale industrial boilers as well as large electrical power generation plant; small Whereas, since the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community does not to cover the provide for other powers energy aspects of the programme referred to in Article 2 below, Article 235 of the Treaty should be invoked; Whereas, since the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community does not provide for other powers to cover the energy aspects of the programme referred to in Article 2 below, Article 235 of the Treaty should be invoked; Whereas Council has adopted a White Paper defining lines of new the main Community energy policy objectives for coherence and convergence of the policies of the Member States; whereas this White Paper states that the contribution of new clean solid fuel technologies can enhance the use of a wide variety of fuels, so that they can continue to play a significant part in the overall energy balance sheet but with an improved environmental image; Whereas Council has adopted a White Paper defining lines of new the main Community energy policy objectives for coherence and convergence of the policies of the Member States; whereas this White Paper states that the contribution of new clean solid fuel technologies can enhance the use of a wide variety of fuels, so that they can continue to play a significant part in the overall energy balance sheet but with an improved environmental image; solid fuel advantages Whereas the promotion and exploitation of offers clean economic of employment opportunities with companies in the Union operating on a world-wide basis; technologies in terms solid fuel advantages Whereas the promotion and exploitation of offers clean economic of employment opportunities with companies in the Union operating on a world-wide basis; technologies in terms Whereas to sustain a cleaner environment, advanced clean solid technologies should be developed to achieve improved BAT (Best Available Technologies) at costs fuel Whereas to sustain a cleaner environment, advanced clean solid fuel technologies should be developed to achieve improved BAT (Best Available Technologies) at costs 3 COM(97)88 final, 12. 3. 97 ^ which can be afforded; which can be afforded; to become members of countries which are Whereas certain expected the European Union in the coming years are very strongly dependent on the production and use of solid fuels to meet their energy requirements; whereas those countries will need to modernise and improve their energy technologies to comply with European Union legislation relating to the protection of the environment; in order to become members of Whereas certain countries which are expected the European Union in the coming years are very strongly dependent on the production and use of solid fuels to meet their energy requirements; whereas those countries will need to modernise and improve their energy technologies to comply with European Union legislation relating to the protection of the environment; in order Whereas a number of Member States have their own clean solid technology programmes; whereas there should be an opportunity to co-ordinate with each other and with the relevant European Union programmes; those programmes fuel for Whereas a number of Member States have their own clean solid technology programmes; whereas there should be an opportunity to co-ordinate with each other and with the relevant European Union programmes; those programmes fuel for Whereas it is also important to promote the uptake of technologies developed with financing from the specific Research and Technical Development non-nuclear energy programme; Whereas it is also important to promote the uptake of technologies developed with financing from the specific Research and Technical Development non-nuclear energy programme; a multiannual Framework Whereas Programme for Actions in the energy field has been established; a multiannual Framework Whereas Programme for Actions in the energy field has been established; Whereas the European Parliament and EU industry have indicated their keen interest in pursuing a policy of developing clean coal technologies for use in the Union and elsewhere in the world; Whereas the European Parliament and EU industry have indicated their keen interest in pursuing a policy of developing clean coal technologies for use in the Union and elsewhere in the world; Whereas the Amsterdam European Council highlighted the importance of solid fuel Research and Development by its request that the research in that field currently supported under the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community should be continued after the expiry of the Treaty in 2002; Whereas the Amsterdam European Council highlighted the importance of solid fuel Research and Development by its request that the research in that field currently supported under the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community should be continued after the expiry of the Treaty in 2002; Whereas there is a need to transfer to the industry the results of the research funded the European Coal and Steel under Community, for whose need continuation has been acknowledged by the Amsterdam European Council; the Whereas there is a need to transfer to the industry the results of the research funded the European Coal and Steel under Community, for whose need continuation has been acknowledged by the Amsterdam European Council; the *& Whereas the promotion, demonstration and exploitation of clean solid fuel technologies throughout the Community are likely to strengthen social cohesion, as called for by Article 130a of the Treaty; economic and its Whereas the promotion, demonstration and exploitation of clean solid fuel technologies throughout the Community are likely to strengthen social cohesion, as called for by Article 130a of the Treaty; economic and its Whereas, to this end, it is appropriate to take account of the Community's indicative objectives and make provision for resources to further the attainment of those objectives, taking the particular into consideration conditions in each Member State; Whereas, to this end, it is appropriate to take account of the Community's indicative objectives and make provision for resources to further the attainment of those objectives, taking the particular into consideration conditions in each Member State; Whereas provision should be made for a five-year programme; Whereas provision should be made for a five-year programme; HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Article 1 States endeavour Member to shall contribute in their energy policies to the promotion of clean solid fuel technologies, where appropriate, so as to ensure that the best available technologies (BAT) are used in order to limit emissions from solid fuel use, including carbon dioxide emissions. Account shall be taken of the Community's indicative objectives relating to clean coal technologies. These objectives are to be reviewed with the Energy Committee (see Article 7. 2) on a year by year basis. endeavour Member States to shall contribute in their energy policies to the promotion of clean solid fuel technologies, where appropriate, so as to ensure that the best available technologies (BAT) are used in order to promote increased efficiency of combustion and to limit emissions from solid fuel use, including carbon dioxide emissions. Account shall be taken of the Community's indicative objectives relating to clean coal technologies. These objectives are the Energy Committee (see Article 7. 2) on a year by year basis. to be reviewed with Article 2 Article 2 the Framework Programme Within for Energy, the Community shall support a series of actions to promote the exploitation of clean solid fuel technologies within the context programme CARNOT (actions for greater penetration fuel and exploitation of clean technologies), hereinafter referred to as 'the programme'. specific solid the of the Framework Programme Within for Energy, the Community shall support a series of actions to promote the exploitation of clean solid fuel technologies within the context programme CARNOT (actions for greater penetration fuel and exploitation of clean technologies), hereinafter referred to as 'the programme'. specific solid the of ^ The programme shall last for five years, from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2002. The programme shall last for five years, from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2002. The annual appropriations are authorised by the budgetary authority within the ceiling of the financial perspectives. The annual appropriations are authorised by the budgetary authority within the ceiling of the financial perspectives. Article 3 Article 3 Two categories of actions on clean solid fuel technologies shall be financed under the programme, namely: Two categories of actions on clean solid fuel technologies shall be financed under the programme, namely: a) Measures to foster the creation of an information network aimed at promoting information better market and technical and between international the establishment of appropriate means for exchanging information, helping to remove barriers and evaluating the impact of the various actions provided for in this article: national, Community through activities a) Measures to foster the creation of an information network aimed at promoting information better market and technical and between international the activities establishment of appropriate means for exchanging information, helping to remove barriers and evaluating the impact of the various actions provided for in this article: national, Community through foster industrial to b) Measures strategic cooperation, such as business workshops and seminars, industrial on-site visits, studies, evaluations and concertation groupings, the industrial exploitation of clean technologies for energy purposes, in particular heat and power production. This will include the promotion of exports of European clean solid fuel technology. at promoting aimed foster industrial to b) Measures strategic cooperation, * such as business workshops and seminars, industrial on-site visits, studies, evaluations and concertation the groupings, industrial exploitation of clean technologies for energy purposes, in particular heat and power production. This will include the promotion of exports of European clean solid fuel technology. at promoting aimed Article 4 Article 4 All costs relating to the actions referred to in Article 3 a) shall be borne by the Community. All costs relating to the actions referred to in Article 3 a) shall be borne by the Community. The level of funding for the actions referred to in Article 3 b) shall be between 30 and 50% of their total cost. The level of funding for the actions referred to in Article 3 b) shall be between 30 and 50% of their total cost. The balance of the funding of the actions referred to in Article 3 b) may be made up from either public or private sources or from a combination of the two. The balance of the funding of the actions referred to in Article 3 b) may be made up from either public or private sources or from a combination of the two. kP Article 5 Article 5 The Commission shall establish guidelines for the support measures referred to in Article 3 b) each year, in consultation with the committee provided for in Article 7. 1. The Commission shall establish guidelines for the support measures referred to in Article 3 b) each year, in consultation with the committee provided for in Article 7. 1. to initiatives referred The proposed in Article 3 and the list of bodies which are to implement them shall be submitted annually by the Member States to the Commission, level and which shall decide on conditions funding according to the procedure provided for in Article 7. The Commission shall sign contracts relating to the support measures with those bodies. the Community of to initiatives referred The proposed in Article 3 and the list of bodies which are to implement them shall be submitted annually by the Member States to the Commission, level and which shall decide on conditions funding according to the procedure provided for in Article 7. The Commission shall sign contracts relating to the support measures with those bodies. the Community of Article 6 Article 6 The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the programme. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the programme. implementation of For the the actions referred to in Article 3 a) and b) the Commission shall apply the procedure laid down in Article 7. the implementation of For the actions referred to in Article 3 a) and b) the Commission shall apply the procedure laid down in Article 7. Article 7 Article 7 The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in article 4 of the Council decision setting up a multiannual Energy Framework Programme. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in article 4 of the Council decision setting up a multiannual Energy Framework Programme. Article 7 a During the first year of the programme to the the Commission shall report Parliament on the extent and type of existing solid fuels generating capacity. Article 8 Article 8 the During third year of 1. the programme, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results achieved. The report shall be accompanied by proposals for any amendments which might be necessary in the light of these results. the During 1. third year of. the programme, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results achieved. The report shall be accompanied by proposals for any amendments which might be necessary in the light of these results. 1*4 the shall 2. On expiry of the programme, the results Commission assess obtained, the application of this Decision and the consistency of national and Community actions. It shall present a report thereon to the European Parliament, the Social Council, Committee and the Regions. the Committee of the Economic and the shall 2. On expiry of the programme, the results Commission assess obtained, the application of this Decision and the consistency of national and Community actions. It shall present a report thereon to the European Parliament, the and Social Council, Committee and the Regions. the Committee of the Economic Article 9 Article 9 The programme shall be open to associated Central and East European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial arrangements, agreed on in the Additional Protocols to the Association Agreements, in Community programmes. The programme shall be open to Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the EFTA countries following procedures to be agreed on with the countries concerned. participation for The programme shall be open to associated Central and East European countries in accordance with the conditions, including financial arrangements, agreed on in the Additional Protocols to the Association Agreements, in Community programmes. The programme shall be open to Cyprus on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the EFTA countries following procedures to be agreed on with the countries concerned. participation for Article 10 Article 10 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, Done at Brussels, For the Council The President For the Council The President t/4 Amended proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION adopting a MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF ACTIONS IN THE NUCLEAR SECTOR, RELATING TO THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND TO SAFEGUARDS AND INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION TO PROMOTE SAFETY FEATURES OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS IN COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TACIS PROGRAMME (1998-2002). (SURE programme) cp Amended Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a 98/0234 (CNS) PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION ADOPTING A MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF ACTIONS IN THE NUCLEAR SECTOR, RELATING TO THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND TO SAFEGUARDS AND INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION TO PROMOTE SAFETY FEATURES OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS IN COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE TACIS PROGRAMME (1998-2002). (SURE programme) ORIGINAL TEXT AMENDED TEXT THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 203 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,* Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,^ Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 203 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 1 Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,^ Whereas the desire to promote safeguards for the use of nuclear materials as well as a high degree of safety are fundamental objectives of Community energy policy in the nuclear field; whereas a specific programme to promote certain actions related to nuclear safeguards and safety should therefore be implemented within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998- 2002); Whereas the use of nuclear energy to produce electricity and the increasing use of radioactive materials in the health sector, industry and research mean that more radioactive materials are being transported, whereas the desire to increase safety in the nuclear field must therefore lead to an improvement in the safety conditions under which radioactive materials are transported; Whereas the Community cannot disregard the situation prevailing in the nuclear sector in the countries participating in the TACIS programme; Whereas the desire to promote safeguards for the use of nuclear materials as well as a high degree of safety are fundamental objectives of Community energy policy in the nuclear field; whereas a specific programme to promote certain actions related to nuclear safeguards and safety should therefore be implemented within the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998- 2002); Whereas the use of nuclear energy to produce electricity and the increasing use of radioactive materials in the health sector, industry and research mean that more radioactive materials are being transported; whereas the desire to increase safety in the nuclear field must therefore lead to an improvement in the safety conditions under which radioactive materials are transported; Whereas the Community cannot disregard the situation prevailing in the nuclear sector in the countries participating in the TACIS programme; uu whereas it can help to ensure nuclear safeguards in those countries by passing on the benefits of its experience and to promote high safety standards for nuclear equipment design and maintenance by encouraging industrial cooperation; Whereas it is politically and economically desirable to open up the programme to associated Central and Eastern European countries, in accordance with the conclusions of the European Council held in Copenhagen in June 1994 and as stated in the communication on this subject presented to the Council by the Commission in May 1994, as well as to Cyprus; Whereas the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community does not provide powers for the adoption of this programme other than those in Article 203; whereas it can help to ensure nuclear safeguards in those countries by passing on the benefits of its experience and to promote high safety standards for nuclear equipment design and maintenance by encouraging industrial cooperation; Whereas the establishment of an. effective and reliable safeguards system and the compliance of nuclear equipment and installations with internationally recognised high safety standards are priority areas for the negotiations on enlargement of the European Union; Whereas it is politically and economically desirable to open up the programme to associated Central and Eastern European countries, in accordance with the conclusions of the European Council held in Copenhagen in June 1994 and as stated in the communication on this subject presented to the Council by the Commission in May 1994, as well as to Cyprus; Whereas it is important to improve public information in the areas covered by the programme and to regularly inform the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the programme; Whereas the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community does not provide powers for the adoption of this programme other than those in Article 203; HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Article 1 I. II. Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector a specific programme of actions in the nuclear sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote safety features of nuclear installations in countries participating in the TACIS programme, hereinafter referred to as "SURE", shall be implemented by the Community for the period 1998-2002. Apart from the priority objectives referred to in Article 1(2) of the Council decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector, the objectives of the SURE programme shall be: I. II. Within the framework programme for actions in the energy sector a specific programme of actions in the nuclear sector, relating to the safe transport of radioactive materials and to safeguards and industrial cooperation to promote safety features of nuclear installations in countries participating in the TACIS programme, hereinafter referred to as "SURE", shall be implemented by the Community for the period 1998-2002. Apart from the priority objectives referred to in Article 1(2) of the Council decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector, the objectives of the SURE programme shall be: kS" A. B. C. to improve the conditions for the safe transport of radioactive materials in the European Community; to help to establish in countries participating in the TACIS programme an effective and reliable system of safeguards through cooperation measures; to promote cooperation with those countries and exchange of know-how within the nuclear industry in order to help them meet the internationally recognised high safety standards for nuclear equipment and installations. A. B. C. to improve the conditions for the safe transport of radioactive materials in the European Community; to help to establish in countries participating in the TACIS programme an effective and reliable system of safeguards through cooperation measures; to promote cooperation with those countries and exchange of know-how within the nuclear industry in order to help them meet the internationally recognised high safety standards for nuclear equipment and installations. Article 2 Article 2 The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspectives. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspectives. Article 3 Article 3 In order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, the Community shall contribute in particular to the funding of actions which: In order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, the Community shall contribute in particular to the funding of actions which: 1. in the field of the safe transport of radioactive 1. in the field of the safe transport of radioactive materials: materials: - facilitates the functioning of the internal market by identifying those harmonisation measures which are called for: help to improve legislation further by developing experimentation and know-how; evaluate technically incidents which have occurred during transport and learn the lessons for the future; H6 - facilitates the functioning of the internal market by identifying those harmonisation measures which are called for; - help to increase safety standards by standardising requirements at a high level; - help to improve legislation further by developing experimentation and know-how; - help to improve cooperation and the exchange of information between the monitoring authorities in the EU and in the countries participating in the programme; - evaluate technically incidents which have occurred during transport and learn the lessons for the future; - propose a uniform, efficient system of obligations on the part of licence- holders to report to the monitoring authorities in the event of an incident; - make transport emergency procedures more consistent and give those involved more training; - cooperate with countries participating in the TACIS programme to help them improve transport safety in their own countries; improve public information, comprehension and awareness in this area. - - make transport emergency procedures more consistent and give those involved more training; - cooperate with countries participating in the TACIS programme to help them improve transport safety in their own countries; improve public information, comprehension and awareness in this area. - In the field of safeguards in countries participating in the TACIS programme: 2. In the field of safeguards in countries participating in the TACIS programme: A. training, familiarisation, testing, retraining and technological upgrading of experts from those countries in the matter of nuclear safeguards; B. cooperation on the implementation of accounting and control systems for nuclear materials; C. installation of modern logistical, evaluation and control equipment and the training relating thereto. A. training, familiarisation, testing, retraining and technological upgrading of experts from those countries in the matter of nuclear safeguards; B. cooperation on the implementation of accounting and control systems for nuclear materials; C. installation of modern logistical, evaluation and control equipment and the training relating thereto. 3. In the field of industrial cooperation on nuclear matters with the countries participating in the TACIS programme: 3. In the field of industrial cooperation on nuclear matters with the countries participating in the TACIS programme: A. analyse the industrial, administrative, legal and financial context specific to each of them; B. encourage industrial cooperation measures capable of transferring the European technologies for nuclear safety; C. facilitate the cooperation of partners from the European Community and countries participating in the TACIS programme in the development of joint industrial projects. A. analyse the industrial, administrative, legal and financial context specific to each of them; B. encourage industrial cooperation measures capable of transferring the European technologies for nuclear safety; C. facilitate the cooperation of partners from the European Community and countries participating in the TACIS programme in the development of joint industrial projects allowing the implementation of equivalent safety standards. Article 4 Article 4 The level of funding for the actions and measures referred to in Article 3 shall be between 80 and 100% of their total cost. The level of funding for the actions and measures referred to in Article 3 shall be between 80 and 100% of their total cost. 3 Council Decision no of. </7 Article 5 Article 5 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the SURE programme. 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the financial execution and implementation of the SURE programme. 2. To these ends, the Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector3. 2. To these ends, the Commission shall be assisted by the Committee referred to in Article 4 of the Council Decision adopting the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector*. 3. The Commission shall draw up each year a draft programme of actions to be undertaken during the following yean which is submitted to the Committee referred to in paragraph 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the programme; Article 6 Article 6 The examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of this programme shall be carried out in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector. The examination and internal and external assessment of the implementation of this programme shall be carried out in accordance with Article 5 of the Council Decision adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector. Article 7 Article 7 The SURE programme shall be open to participation by associated Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus, on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. The SURE programme shall be open to participation by associated Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) in accordance with the conditions, including financial provisions, laid down in the additional protocols to the Association Agreements or in the Association Agreements themselves, relating to participation in Community programmes. The programme shall also be open to participation by Cyprus, on the basis of additional appropriations, under the same rules as those applied to EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country. Article 8 Article 8 This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. k& Article 9 Article 9 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, For the Council The President Done at Brussels, For the Council The President (p<\ ISSN 0254-1475 COM(98) 607 final DOCUMENTS EN 12 15 10 01 Catalogue number : CB-CO-98-596-EN-C Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg <c, f'—Ï