Decision 2006/977 - 2006/977/Euratom: Council Decision of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of Euratom (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) - Main contents

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Legal instrument	Decision
Number legal act	Decision 2006/977
Original proposal	COM(2005)444
CELEX number i	32006D0977

L 400/434 EN Official Journal of the European Union 30.12.2006

concerning the Specific Programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament¹,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee²,

Having consulted the Scientific and Technical Committee and the Board of Governors of the Joint Research Centre,

Opinion of 30 November 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal). OJ C 185, 8.8.2006, p. 10.

Whereas:

• (1) 

  In accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty, Council Decision 2006/975/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011) ¹ (hereinafter referred to as "the Framework Programme") is to be implemented through specific programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.

• (2) 

  The Joint Research Centre, hereinafter referred to as "the JRC", should implement the research and training activities carried out by means of the so-called Direct Actions under a JRC Specific Programme implementing the Euratom Framework Programme.

• (3) 

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

• (4) 

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

OJ L 400, 30.12.2006.

• (5) 

  This specific programme should be implemented in a flexible, efficient and transparent manner, taking into account the relevant need of JRC's user and Community polices, as well as respecting the objective of protecting the Community's financial interests. The research activities carried out under the programme should be adapted where appropriate to these needs and to scientific and technological developments and aim to achieve scientific excellence.

• (6) 

  The rules for participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results, for the EC Framework Programme (hereinafter referred as "the rules for participation and dissemination") relating to direct actions should also apply to the R&D activities carried out under this Specific Programme.

• (7) 

  For the purpose of implementing this programme, in addition to cooperation covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area or by an Association Agreement, it may be appropriate to engage in international cooperation activities, in particular on the basis of Articles 2h, 101 and 102 of the Treaty, with third countries and international organisations.

• (8) 

  In the context of enlargement and integration activities, the JRC aims at promoting the integration of New Member States' organisations and researchers in its activities in particular on the implementation of the S&T components of the EU acquis, as well as an increased...

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