COUNCIL DECISION of 20 June 1989 adopting a specific research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1990 to 1991) (89/416/Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas, by its Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (3), as amended by Decision 88/193/EEC, Euratom (4), the Council adopted a framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991), providing, inter alia, for activities dealing with radiation protection;
Whereas the Scientific and Technical Committee has delivered a positive opinion on the programme proposal (1990 to 1991) from the Commission;
Whereas it is in the interest of the Community to supplement and broaden the knowledge and the scientific information needed for an objective study of human exposure to radiation and radioactivity, of the consequences of radiation exposure to man and of the assessment and management of its risks as identified in the document dealing with ´Community research needs in the field of radiation protection for the period 1990 to 1994';
Whereas advanced training, scientific cooperation and exchange of scientists and of scientific information are essential to radiation protection;
Whereas the research covered by this Decision is an appropriate way of pursuing such action,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1 A specific research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection, as defined in Annex I, is hereby adopted for a period of two years from 1 January 1990.
Article 2 The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme amount to ECU 21,2 million, including expenditure on a staff of 28.
An indicative allocation of these funds is set out in Annex I.
Article 3 Detailed rules for the implementation of the programme and the Community's rate of financial participation are set out in Annex II.
Article 4 1. After the end of the programme, an evaluation of the results achieved shall be conducted by the Commission, which shall report thereon to the European Parliament and the Council.
2. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be established having regard to the objectives and criteria set
out in Annex III to this Decision and in accordance with
Article 2 (2) of Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC.
Article 5 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the execution of the programme and shall be assisted in the implementation by the Management and Coordination Advisory Committee (CGC) on Radiation Protection, set up by Decision 84/338/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 29 June 1984 dealing
with structures and procedures for the management and coordination of Community research, development and demonstration activities (5).
2. Contracts concluded by the Commission shall govern the rights and obligations of each party, in particular arrangements for the dissemination, protection and exploitation of research results.
Article 6 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 1989.