COUNCIL DECISION of 14 March 1989 adopting a research and technological development programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of the decommissioning of nuclear installations (1989 to 1993) (89/239/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 proposal from the Commission, submitted after consulting the Scientific and Technical Committee (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas certain parts of nuclear installations inevitably become radioactive during operation; whereas it is therefore essential to find effective solutions which are capable of ensuring the safety and protection of both mankind and the environment against the potential hazards involved in the decommissioning of these installations;
Whereas the research programme concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations, adopted by Decision 84/60/Euratom (4), has yielded positive results and opened up encouraging prospects;
Whereas the scientific and technical basis necessary to strengthen the safety and protection aspects and the economic evaluation of decommissioning should be further reinforced, namely by demonstration of relevant techniques;
Whereas the experience to be gained from the dismantling of the first large-scale nuclear installation in the Community should be made available to all Member States, subject to the provisions of Title Two, Chapter II, of the Treaty;
Whereas, by its Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (5), as amended by Decision 88/193/EEC, Euratom (6), the Council adopted a framework programme for Community research and technological development (1987 to 1991) which, inter alia, acknowledged the need for a further action on the decommissioning of nuclear installations,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1 A research and technological development programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of the decommissioning of nuclear installations, as defined in Annex I, is hereby adopted for a period of five years from 1 January 1989.
Article 2 The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme shall amount to ECU 31,5 million, including expenditure on a staff of five.
The indicative internal allocation of these funds is set out in Annex I.
Article 3 The detailled rules for the implementation of the programme and the rate of the Community's financial participation are set out in Annex II.
Article 4 The Commission shall be responsible for the execution of the programme. It shall be assisted by the Management and Coordination Advisory Committee CGC6 ´Nuclear fission energy - Fuel cycle/processing and storage of waste', set up by Council Decision 84/338/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 29 June 1984 dealing with structures and procedures for the mangagement and coordination of Community research, development and demonstration activities (7).
The 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 5 In the third year of the programme, the Commission shall undertake a review of the programme and shall report to
the European Parliament, the Council, and the Economic
and Social Committee on the results thereof, together,
if necessary, with a proposal for modification or prolongation.
At 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.
The reports referred to in the first and second subparagraphs shall be established having regard to the criteria set out in Annex III to this Decision and in conformity with Article 2 (2) of Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC.
Article 6 The Commission is authorized to negotiate, in accordance with Article 101 of the Treaty, agreements or contracts with
a third State, an international organization or a national of a third State, with a view to associating them wholly or partly with this programme.
Article 7 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 14 March 1989.