COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0MC91) 402 final - SYN 365 
Brussels, 15 November 1991 
Proposal for a 
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concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European 
Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and technological 
development programme in the fields of renewable raw materials: forestry and 
wood products (including cork), "FOREST" and the recyciing of waste, "REWARD". 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Sublect: Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of a 
Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and 
the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and technological development 
programme In the fields of renewable raw materials and recycling. 
1. By Its Decision of 20th November 1989^1^, the Council adopted a specific 
R&TD programme In the fields of raw materials and recycling (1990-1992). 
2. Article 8 of this Decision authorises the Commission to negotiate 
agreements with specified third countries, Including those European 
countries having concluded framework agreements for scientific and 
technical cooperation with the Community, with a view to associating them 
wholly or partly with the programme. 
3. In the context of the Implementation of the Framework Agreement for 
scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and 
Sweden, the conclusion of which on behalf of the EEC was approved by the 
Council Decision of 9th February 1987, this country has asked to 
part Id pate In two subprogrammes of the above mentioned Community 
programme, relating to both forestry and wood products (Including cork) 
as a renewable raw material (FOREST) and the recycling of waste (REWARD). 
4. European cooperation within the field of forestry and forest Industrial 
research Is Justified by the cross-border nature of siIviculture research 
problems and the need to unite the skills of scientists from various 
technological disci piInes In order to Improve the Industrial use of wood 
as a raw material. Only Joint efforts In promoting and adapting recent 
biotechnologlcal and technological findings within this sector can 
guarantee a significant contribution to the development of forestry and 
forest Industries Inside Europe. 
An International network of research teams Is the most efficient method 
for promoting the recycling of waste. The extension of the coordination 
of national efforts to Sweden will Improve the disséminât Ion of knowledge 
on the technologies Involved and ensure the role of the European 
laboratories In the Improvement of the technological know-how In this 
field where Sweden, in particular, plays an Important role In 
Scandinavia. 
Considering that the association of Sweden with the Implement at Ion of 
these Community subprogrammes can be of mutual advantage, the Commission 
negotiated with this country the attached draft Agreement. 
During the negotiations, Sweden accepted the bilateral agreement pattern 
proposed by the Commission and recently used for EFT A country 
participation In the environmental programme "STEP". This pattern 
Introduced a new element - the "Cooperation Committee" - which did not 
exist In the S & T cooperation agreements previously concluded between 
the EC and EFTA countries. 
(1) O.J. No. L 359, 8.12.1989, p.16. 
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6. The new pattern allows these countries to participate in the Community 
R&D programmes which are managed by committees laid down In the Council 
Decision 87/373/EEC of 13th July 1987 and takes Into account the three-
phase procedure described In the statements minuted at the Council 
meeting of 20th November 1989 at which the programme on raw materials and 
recyclIng was adopted. This procedure was detailed in paragraph 7 of the 
Commission Communication to the Council of 13th June 1990(2'. 
7. The Commission will endeavour to achieve consistency between the 
functions of the Cooperation Committee and the coordination requirement 
provided for In Article 3(4) of this proposed draft Agreement . 
Sweden having accepted as a fundamental criterion of reference the 
principle that raw materials and recycling was and has to remain a 
Community programme In which the Community Interests have to be 
safeguarded, a draft Agreement has been agreed. 
The draft Agreement, which is annexed to the attached proposal for a 
Council Decision, provides for: 
- the association of Sweden with the Implement at Ion of the above 
mentioned Community subprogrammes ; 
- a financial contribution from Sweden for the funding of the work to be 
carried out in the framework of research contracts and of the 
management and administrative operating expenditure for the Community 
subprogrammes; this financial contribution Is proportional to the 
gross domestic product (GDP) of Sweden; the funds paid will be 
credited to the Community budget (relevant budget heading 602) In 
conformity with the financial Annexes C and D; 
- the entitlement of persons and research bodies from Sweden to submit 
research proposals and to conclude the related research contracts with 
the Commission; 
- the establIshment of a Cooperation Committee with représentât Ives of 
the Community and Sweden, to ensure a proper implementation of the 
Agreement and mutual coordination and Informat Ion on the development 
of the "FOREST" and "REWARD" subprogrammes. The Committee shall adopt 
Its own rules of procedure. 
10. In view of the nature of the cooperation, any additional expenditure paid 
from the Community budget (relevant budget heading B6-8004) resulting 
from the Implement at Ion of this draft Agreement will be covered by the 
financial contribution from Sweden. 
11. The Commission proposes that the Council adopt the attached proposal for 
a Decision. 
(2) Communication to the Council "Cooperation In S & T with third countries' 
(COM (90) 256 final). 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European 
Economic Community and the Kingdom of Sweden on a research and technological 
development programme in the fields of renewable raw materials: forestry and 
wood products (including cork), "FOREST" and the recycling of waste, "REWARD". 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in 
particular Article 130 Q (2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), 
In cooperation with the European Parliament (2), 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), 
WHEREAS by Decision 89/626/EEC (4), the Council adopted a specific research and 
technological development programme in the fields of raw materials and recycling 
(1990-1992); whereas Article 8 of this Decision authorises the Commission to 
negotiate agreements with specified third countries, including those European 
countries having concluded framework agreements for scientific and technical 
cooperation with the Community, with a view to associating them wholly or partly 
with the programme; 
WHEREAS by Decision 87/177/EEC (5), the Council approved the conclusion, on 
behalf of the European Economic Community, of the Framework Agreements for 
scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and, among 
others, the Kingdom of Sweden; 
WHEREAS the Government of Sweden has asked to participate in two subprogrammes of 
the above mentioned Community research programme, relating to both forestry and 
wood products (including cork) as a renewable raw material (FOREST) and the 
recycling of waste (REWARD); 
(1) O.J. N* C 
(2) O.J. N- C 
(3) O.J. N* C 
(4) O.J. N* L 359, 8.12.1989, p. 16. 
(5) O.J. N* L 71, 14.03.1987, p. 29. 
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WHEREAS the Community and Sweden expect to obtain mutual benefit from 
coopérât ion, 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS : 
Article 1 
The Coopérât ion Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom 
of Sweden on the research and technological development programme in the fields 
of renewable raw materials and recycling is hereby approved on behalf of the 
Community. 
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. 
Article 2 
The President of the Council shall carry out the notification as provided for in 
Article 10 of the Agreement. 
Done at 
For the CounciI 
The President 
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COOPERATION AGREEMENT 
BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY 
AND THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN 
ON RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT 
IN THE FIELDS OF RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS AND RECYCLING: 
FORESTRY AND WOOD PRODUCTS (INCLUDING CORK) (FOREST) 
AND THE RECYCLING OF WASTE (REWARD) 
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY, hereinafter called "the Community" 
and 
"THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN", hereinafter called "Sweden" 
both hereinafter called the "ContractIng Parties" 
WHEREAS the Community and Sweden concluded a Framework Agreement for 
scientific and technical cooperation which entered Into force on 27 August 
1987; 
WHEREAS, by Decision of 20 November 1989, the Council of the European 
Communities, hereinafter called "the Council", adopted a RTD programme in the 
fields of raw materials and recycling (1990-1992), which Includes Inter alia 
two subprogrammes relating to both forestry and wood products (Including 
cork) as a renewable raw material (FOREST) and the recycling of waste 
(REWARD), hereinafter called "the Community subprogrammes"; 
WHEREAS the association of Sweden with the Community subprogrammes can help 
to Improve the efficacy of the research carried out by the Contract Ing 
Parties in the fields of forestry, wood products and the recycling of waste 
and can avoid the useless duplIcatlon of efforts; 
WHEREAS the ongoing talks, relating to a European Economic Area, between the 
Community and the EFTA countries are likely to lead to a result In the area 
of R & D, the Contracting Parties should endeavour to find solutions for the 
continued cooperation In the field of R & D In the raw materials and 
recycling sector which take this development Into considérât Ion; 
WHEREAS the Community and Sweden expect to obtain mutual benefit from 
Sweden's association with the Community subprogrammes. 
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS : 
ARTICLE 1 
Sweden Is hereby associated as from 20 November 1989 with the Implement at Ion 
of the Community subprogrammes as set out In Annex A. The Implement at Ion of 
the subprogrammes and the Community's rate of financial part Ici pat Ion are set 
out In Annex B. 
ARTICLE 2 
The financial contribution of Sweden, deriving from Its associât Ion with the 
Implementation of the Community subprogrammes, shall be establ/shed In 
proportion to the amount available each year In the general budget of the 
European Communities for appropriations covering commitments to meet 
financial obi/gâtions of the Commission of the European Communities, 
hereinafter referred to as "the Commission", resulting from work to be 
carried out In the framework of shared-cost research contracts necessary for 
the implement at Ion of the Community subprogrammes and from management and 
administrâtIve operating expenditure for the said subprogrammes. 
The proportional Ity factor governing Sweden's contribution shall be obtained 
by establIshlng the ratio between Sweden's gross domestic product (GDP), at 
market prices, and the sum of gross domestic products, at market prices, of 
the Member States of the Community and of Sweden. This ratio shall be 
calculated on the basis of the latest available statistical data of the 
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). 
The funds estimated as necessary to carry out the Community subprogrammes, 
the amount of Sweden's contribution and the timetable of the commitment 
estimates are set out in Annex C. 
The rules governing Sweden's financial contribution are set out In Annex D. 
ARTICLE 3 
For the purposes of the Agreement, a Coopérât Ion Committee to assist the 
Commission In the Implement at Ion of the research and technological 
development subprogrammes In the fields of renewable raw materials and 
recycling (1990-1992), adopted by Decision of the Council of the European 
Communities of 20 November 1989(J), hereinafter referred to as "the 
Committee", Is hereby establ/shed. 
The Committee shall consist of representatives of the Community and 
Sweden. 
(1) Council Decision 89/626/EEC. 
3. The Committee shall be consulted on all the matters concerning the 
Implementation of the Agreement. For this purpose, It shall make 
recommendat Ions. 
4. The representative of the Community shall take the appropriate steps to 
ensure coord InatIon between the Implement at Ion of this Agreement and the 
decisions taken by the Community In respect of the Implement at Ion of the 
Commun Ity subprogrammes. 
5. For the purpose of the proper Implementation of the Agreement, the 
Contracting Parties shall exchange Information and, at the request of 
either Party, shall hold consultations within the Committee. 
6. The Committee shall adopt Its own rules of procedure and It shall meet, 
at the request of either Contracting Party, In accordance with the 
conditions to be laid down In Its rules of procedure. 
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For Swedish research and development bodies and persons, the terms and 
conditions for the submission and evaluation of proposals and the terms and 
conditions for the granting and conclusion of contracts under the Community 
subprogrammes shall be limited to those arising from contracts under the same 
subprogrammes. In particular, the general provisions appl icable to research 
contracts within the Community shall apply subject to this article, mutatis 
mutandis, to research contracts with Swedish research and development bodies 
and persons as far as questions relating to taxation and customs duties and 
the utilization of research results are concerned. 
ARTICLE S 
The Commission shall send to Sweden a copy of the reports establ I shed in 
accordance with Article 4 of the above mentioned Decision of the Council of 
the European Communities. 
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Article e 
Each Contracting Party undertakes, In accordance with their respective rules 
and regulations, to fad IItate the movement and residence of research workers 
participating In Sweden and In the Community In the activities covered by 
this Agreement. 
Article 7 
The Commission, the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical 
Development (for subprogrammes "FOREST" and "REWARD") and the Swedish Council 
for Forestry and Agricultural Research (for subprogramme "FOREST" only) shall 
ensure the Implementation of this Agreement. 
Article g 
Annexes A,B,C and D to this Agreement shall be an Integral part thereof 
Article 9 
1. This Agreement shall be concluded for the duration of the Community 
subprogrammes. 
Should the Community revise the Community subprogrammes, the Agreement 
may be denounced under mutually agreed conditions. Sweden shall be 
notified of the exact content of the revised subprogrammes within one 
week of Its adoption by the Community. The Contract Ing Parties shall 
notify each other within three months after the Community decision has 
been adopted If a terminât Ion of the Agreement Is envisaged. 
2. Where the Community adopts a new R&D programme In the fields of 
forestry, wood products and/or the recycling of waste, this Agreement may 
be renegotiated or renewed under mutually agreed conditions. 
3. Subject to paragraph 1, either Contracting Party may at any time 
terminate the Agreement with six months notice. The projects and work In 
progress at the time of termination and/or expiry of this Agreement shall 
be continued until they are completed under the conditions laid down In 
this Agreement . 
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Article 10 
This Agreement shall be approved by the Contracting Parties In accordance 
with their existing procedures. 
it shall enter Into force on the date on which the Contract Ing Parties notify 
each other of the completion of the procedures necessary for this purpose. 
Article 11 
This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories In which the 
Treaty establIshing the European Economic Community is applied and under the 
conditions laid down In that Treaty and, on the other hand, to the territory 
of Sweden. 
Article n 
This Agreement shall be drawn up In duplicate In the Danish, Dutch, English, 
French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages, each of 
these texts being equally authentic. 
For the European For the Kingdom of Sweden 
Economic Community 
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ANNEX A 
COMMUNITY SUBPROGRAMMES IN THE FIELD 
OF RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS AND RECYCLING (1990-1992) 
The Community subprogrammes shall cover the following research areas, 
Indicative allocation of funds 
(ECU million) 
A. RENEWABLE RAW MATERIALS : FORESTRY AND 
WOOD PRODUCTS (INCLUDING CORK) ("FOREST") 
1. Forest resources 4 
1.1 Tree Improvement 
1.2 PIannIng and management 
1.3 Forest protection 
2. Wood and cork technologies 4 
2.1 Qua IIty assessment 
2.2 Processing technology 
3. Pulp and paper manufacturing 4 
3.1 Improvement In pulping and bleaching 
3.2 Improvement of paper manufacture and coating 
Total~Ï2 
B. RECYCLING OF WASTE ("REWARD") 
1. Sampling, analysis and classification of waste; 
waste statistics 1 
1.1 Household and urban waste 
1.2 Industrial waste 
1.3 Emissions and residues from waste processing 
2. Recycling technologies 4 
2.1 Separation and recovery 
2.2 Upgrading and use of reclaimed products 
2.3 Product ion of chemicals 
2.4 Prevention of emissions from recycling processes 
2.5 Upgrading of IIgnocelluloslc waste 
(COST Project 84) 
2.6 Composting 
3. Energy production from waste 1 
3.1 Product Ion and combust ion of refuse derived 
fuels (RDF) 
3.2 Pyrolysls and gaslfloat Ion 
Total 6 
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ANNEX B 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBPROGRAMMES AND 
THE COMMUNITY'S RATE OF FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION 
The subprogrammes shall be Implemented by means of: 
(I) shared-cost research contracts, 
(II) concerted actions, 
(III) coordination activities, 
(Iv) education and training activities and 
(v) studies and assessments. 
The subprogrammes are open to universities, research organ!sat Ions and 
industrial companies. Including small and medium-sized enterprises, 
individuals, or any combination thereof establI shed In the Community and In 
Sweden. As a rule, projects must be transnational and at least one partner 
In a project must be establ ished In the Community 
For shared-cost contracts, the Community participation shall not normally 
exceed 50% of the total expenditure, but this percentage may be varied 
according to the nature and the stage of development of the research. In 
respect of universities and research InstItutes carrying out projects In 
these subprogrammes, the Community may bear up to 100% of the additional 
expenditure Involved. 
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
1. According to the Council Decision adopting the FOREST and REWARD 
subprogrammes, the amount estimated as necessary to carry out these 
Community subprogrammes shall be 12,000,000 ecus for FOREST and 6,000,000 
ecus for REWARD. 
2. Sweden's financial contributions for Its association to the Community 
subprogrammes are estimated to be 454,534 ecus for FOREST and 227,267 
ecus for REWARD and shall be added, along with other possible 
contributions from third countries, to the above mentioned amounts, as 
foreseen In Article 2 of this Agreement. 
3. The Indicative timetable for the committment appropriations of the FOREST 
and REWARD subprogrammes and Sweden's contribution are as follows: 
FOREST (ECU) 
Community Committments 
Management and 
Administration 
Operations 
Contracts 
TOTAL 
Sweden's contribution 
Management and 
Administration 
Operations 
Contracts 
TOTAL 1990 
456,000 
2,644,000 
3,100,000 
17,272 
100,149 
117.421 1991 
510,000 
6,090,000 
6,600,000 
19,318 
230,676 
249,994 1992 
490,000 
1,810,000 
2,300,000 
18,560 
68,559 
87,119 TOTAL 
1,456,000 
10,544,000 
12,000,000 
55,150 
399,384 
454,534 
REVARD 
Community Committments 
Management and 
Administration 
Operations 
Contracts 
TOTAL 
Sweden's contribution 
Management and 
Administration 
Operations 
Contracts 
TOTAL 1990 
210.000 
1,490,000 
1,700,000 
7,954 
56,438 
64,392 7997 
230,000 
2,570,000 
2,800,000 
8,712 
97,346 
106,058 1992 
220,000 
1,280,000 
1,500,000 
8,333 
48,484 
56,877 TOTAL 
660,000 
5,340,000 
6,000,000 
24,999 
202,268 
227.267 
ANNEX D 
FINANCING RULES 
The Annex lays down the detailed rules governing Sweden's financial 
contribution referred to In Article 2 of the Agreement. 
2. At the beginning of each year, or whenever the Community subprogrammes 
are revised so as to Involve an Increase In the amount estimated as 
necessary for Its implement at ion, the Commission shall send to Sweden a 
call for funds corresponding to its contribution to the costs under the 
Agreement. 
This contribution shall be expressed both In ecus and In the Swedish 
currency, the composition of the ecu being defined in Council Regulation 
(EEC) No. 3180/78(1>, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No. 1971/89(2). 
The value In Swedish currency of the contribution In ecus shall be 
determined on the date of the call for funds. 
Sweden shall pay Its contribution to the annual cost under the Agreement 
at the beginning of each year and at the latest three months after the 
call for funds Is sent. Any delay in the payment of the contribution 
shall give rise to the payment of Interest by Sweden at a rate equal to 
the highest discount rate obtained In the Member States of the Community 
on the due date. The rate shall be Increased by 0.25 of a percentage 
point for each month of delay. 
The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. 
However, this interest shall be payable only If the contribution is paid 
more than three months after a call for funds has been made by the 
Commission. 
Travel costs of Swedish representatives and experts arising from their 
participation In the work of the Committee referred to In Article 3 of 
the Agreement shall be reimbursed by the Commission In accordance with 
the procedures currently In force for the représentât Ives and experts of 
the Member States of the Community and, In particular, in accordance with 
Decision no. 84/338/EURATOM, ECSC, EEC(3). 
(1) OJ No L 379, 30.12.1978,P.1. 
(2) OJ No L 189, 04.07.1989, P. 1. 
(3) OJ No L 177, 04.07.1984, P. 25. 
The funds paid by Sweden shalI be credited to the Community 
subprogrammes as budget receipts allocated to Its appropriate heading In 
the statement of revenue of the general budget of the European 
Communities. 
4. The Financial Regulation In force appiIcable to the general budget of the 
European Communities shall apply to the management of the appropriations. 
5. At the end of each year, a statement of appropriations for the Community 
subprogrammes shall be prepared and transmitted to Sweden for 
information. 
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