Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013)
Date: 2011-03-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EAEC, EU financing, EU programme, Joint Research Centre, nuclear energy, nuclear research

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION 

Brussels, 7.3.2011 
COM(2011) 73 final 

2011/0043 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, 
implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community 
for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

{COM(2011) 71 final} 
{COM(2011) 72 final} 
{COM(2011) 74 final} 
{SEC(2011) 204 final} 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

1. 

CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL 

The  proposal  accompanying  this  memorandum  is  for  the  adoption  of  a  Council  Decision 
concerning  the  specific  programme,  to  be  carried  out  by  means  of  indirect  actions, 
implementing  the  Framework  Programme  of  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community  for 
nuclear research and training activities (2012 – 2013). It concerns research in fusion, fission 
and  radiation  protection.  The  principal  aim  is  to  ensure  the  continuation  of  EU-funded 
research  in  these  fields  for  a  further  two  years  in  line  with  the  activities  carried  out 
successfully during 2007-2011. To this end, the proposal explains in more details the scope of 
the R&D activities.  

2. 

CONTENT OF THE EURATOM SPECIFIC PROGRAMME  

This Specific Programme for indirect actions covers the following two thematic priorities: 

2.1. 

FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH 

The  objective  of  this  thematic  priority  is  to  develop  the  knowledge  base  for,  and  to  realise 
ITER as the major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations that are 
safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible and economically viable. This thematic priority 
includes the following areas of activity:  

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Realisation of ITER 

R&D to prepare for ITER operation 

Activities to prepare for DEMO  

R&D activities for the longer term 

Human resources, education and training 

Infrastructures 

Technology transfer, industry involvement and innovation. 

2.2. 

NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION 

The objectives of this thematic priority are to establish a sound scientific and technical basis 
in  order  to  accelerate  practical  developments  for  the  safer  management  of  long-lived 
radioactive  waste,  to  enhance  in  particular  the  safety,  resource  efficiency  and  cost-
effectiveness  of  nuclear  energy  and  to  ensure  a  robust  and  socially  acceptable  system  of 
protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation. This thematic 
priority includes the following areas of activity:  

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Geological disposal  

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Reactor systems and safety 

Radiation protection  

Support for and access to research infrastructures 

Human resources and training. 

2.3. 

THE MAIN AIMS OF THIS SPECIFIC PROGRAMME ARE TO: 

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provide continuing support for activities under the SET-Plan, 

support and complement national research programmes in nuclear fission and 
radiation  protection  through  collaborative  research  and  networking  activities, 
thereby  maximising  EU  added  value  in  line  with  overall  Union's  policy  on 
energy and health protection,  

improve the implementation of the fusion research activities carried under the 
European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA),  

foster  international  cooperation  through  specific  actions  on  both  fusion  and 
fission, complementing the strategic approach of the programme, 

ensure  adequate  ITER  and  F4E  governance  and  management,  including  cost 
containment and risk management (technical, industrial, financial, legal). 

ITER  and  F4E  will  require  a  more  flexible  organisational  structure  to  enable  the  resulting 
innovation  and  technological  progress  to  be  swiftly  transferred  to  industry,  thus  enabling 
European industry to become more competitive. This will be addressed by: 

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promotion of innovation and exchange of know-how with related universities, 
research institutes and industry,  

encouragement for the generation of patents, 

promotion  of  the  Fusion  Industry  Innovation  Forum,  which  will  develop  a 
fusion technology roadmap and human resource development initiatives, with 
an  emphasis  on  innovation  and  potential  for  providing  new  products  and 
services. 

2.4. 

EXISTING PROVISIONS IN THE AREA OF PROPOSAL 

Under  Article  7  of  the  Euratom  Treaty,  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  is  the 
Community’s  main  instrument  for  supporting  and  complementing  Member  States’  activities 
in  nuclear  R&D.  The  existing  provisions  (Council  decisions  establishing  7th  Euratom 
Framework for 2007-20111) will expire at the end of 2011.  

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Council Decision on the Euratom Framework Programme (2006/970/EURATOM) OJ L54, 22.2.2007, 
p.21;  Council  Decision  on  the  Specific  Programme  for  indirect  actions  (2006/976/Euratom)  OJ  L54, 
22.2.2007, p.139; Council Regulation on the rules for participation (1908/2006) OJ L54, 22.2.2007, p.4; 

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CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION 

R&D  activities  supported  by  this  Specific  Programme  are  entirely  consistent  with  the 
objectives of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan). It also supports the objectives 
outlined  in  major  EU  policy  initiatives  such  as  the  European  2020  Strategy,  the  related 
Innovation Union and the Energy 2020 Communication.  

3. 

RESULTS OF THE CONSULTATIONS WITH INTERESTED PARTIES AND 
THE IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 

3.1. 

CONSULTATIONS WITH INTERESTED PARTIES 

In accordance with the Euratom Treaty, the Commission has consulted the Euratom Scientific 
and Technical Committee (STC).  

3.2. 

COLLECTION AND USE OF EXPERTISE 

The  Commission  has  used  various  sources  for  preparing  the  specific  programme  proposal, 
including: 

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Euratom FP7 Interim Evaluations carried out by independent panels of experts;  

a report for the European Fusion Development  Agreement (EFDA) following 
an ad-hoc study group on the future of the fusion R&D programme;  

input  on  the  extension  of  Euratom  FP7  and  the  preparation  of  FP8  from 
Euratom's Scientific and Technical Committee (STC)  

reports  such  as  vision  documents  and  strategic  research  agendas  prepared  by 
the  Technology  Platforms  in  the  nuclear  field  –  Sustainable  Nuclear  Energy 
Technology  Platform 
Implementing  Geological  Disposal 
Technology  Platform  (IGD-TP)  and  Multidisciplinary  European  Low  Dose 
Initiative (MELODI). 

(SNETP), 

3.3. 

IMPACT ASSESSMENT 

In  accordance  with  Article  21  of  the  Implementing  Rules  for  the  Financial  Regulation 
(Commission  Regulation  N°.  2342/2002),  the  Commission  has  prepared  an  ex  ante 
evaluation.  Since  this  proposal  aims  to  continue  the  activities  of  the  Euratom  Framework 
Programme for 2012-13 under the same financial perspectives, the requirement for an Impact 
Assessment has been waived.  

Council Decision on the specific programme for direct actions carried out by JRC (2006/977/Euratom), 
OJ L54 , 22.2.2007, p.149; 

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4. 

LEGAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSAL 

The legal basis for this Specific Programme is provided for by Articles 1, 2, 4 and 7 of the 
Euratom Treaty.  

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BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS 

The “legislative financial statement” attached to this proposal for a Council Decision sets out 
the budgetary implications and the human and administrative resources needed. 

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2011/0043 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, 
implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community 
for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

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 European Commission,  

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament2, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee3, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

Joint national and European efforts in the area of research and training are essential to 
promote and ensure economic growth and the well-being of citizens in Europe. 

In  accordance  with  Council  Decision  (XXX/XXX/EURATOM)  concerning  the 
Framework  Programme  of  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community  for  nuclear 
research and training activities (2012 -2013)4, hereinafter 'the Framework Programme 
(2012  -  2013)’,  the  Framework  Programme  (2012  -  2013)  is  to  be  implemented 
through  specific  programmes  that  define  detailed  rules  for  their  implementation,  fix 
their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.  

The Framework Programme (2012 - 2013) comprises two types of activities: indirect 
actions  in  fusion  energy  research  and  research  on  nuclear  fission  and  radiation 
protection, and direct actions for activities of the Joint Research Centre in the field of 
nuclear  energy.  The  indirect  actions  should  be  implemented  by  this  specific 
programme. 

The  rules  for  the  participation  of  undertakings,  research  centres  and  universities  and 
for  the  dissemination  of  research  results  under  the  Framework  Programme  (2012  - 
2013) should apply to this specific programme. 

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Opinion delivered on xxx 
OJ C xxx 
OJ L xxxx 

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(6) 

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(8) 

In accordance with Article 101 of the Treaty, the Community has concluded a number 
of international agreements in the field of nuclear research, and efforts should be made 
to strengthen international research cooperation with a view to further integrating the 
Community  within  the  world-wide  research  community.  Bilateral  international 
cooperation is based on a solid legal framework of Cooperation Agreements between 
the  Community  and  third  countries.  The  Framework  Programme  (2012  -  2013)  is 
fundamental  to  the  implementation  of  those  Agreements.  Therefore,  this  specific 
programme  should  be  open  to  the  participation  of  countries  that  have  concluded 
agreements to this effect and should be also open at project level, and on the basis of 
mutual benefit, to the participation of entities from third countries and of international 
organisations for scientific cooperation.  

This  specific  programme  should  contribute 
development.  

towards  promoting  sustainable 

Sound  financial  management  of  this  specific  programme  and  its  implementation 
should  be  ensured  in  an  effective  and  user-friendly  manner,  while  ensuring  legal 
certainty and the accessibility of that programme to all participants, in accordance with 
Council  Regulation  (EC,  Euratom)  No  1605/2002  of  25  June  2002  on  the  Financial 
Regulation  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European  Communities5  and 
Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down 
detailed  rules  for  the  implementation  of  Council  Regulation  (EC,  Euratom)  No 
1605/2002  on  the  Financial  Regulation  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the 
European Communities6.  

Appropriate  measures  –  proportionate  to  the  Union's  financial  interests  –  should  be 
taken  to  monitor  both  the  effectiveness  of  the  financial  support  granted  and  the 
effectiveness  of  the  utilisation  of  these  funds  in  order  to  prevent  irregularities  and 
fraud. The necessary steps should also be taken to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or 
incorrectly  used,  in  accordance  with  Regulation  (EC,  Euratom)  No  1605/2002, 
Regulation  (EC,  Euratom)  No  2342/2002,  Council  Regulation  (EC,  Euratom)  No 
2988/95  of  18  December  1995  on  the  protection  of  the  European  Communities' 
financial  interests7,  Council  Regulation  (Euratom,  EC)  No  2185/96  of  11  November 
1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in 
order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other 
irregularities8 and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of 
the  Council  of  25  May  1999  concerning  investigations  conducted  by  the  European 
Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)9. 

(9) 

Each  thematic  area  should  have  its  own  budget  line  in  the  general  budget  of  the 
European Union. 

(10)  Research  activities  carried  out  within  this  specific  programme  should  respect 
fundamental  ethical  principles  and  observe  the  principles  recognised  in  particular  by 
the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. 

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OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. 
OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1. 
OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1. 
OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2. 
OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1. 

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(11)  The Commission has consulted the Euratom Scientific and Technical Committee, 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  

Article 1 

The  specific  programme,  to  be  carried  out  by  means  of  indirect  actions,  implementing  the 
Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and 
training  activities  (2012  -  2013),  hereinafter  the  ‘specific  programme’,  is  adopted  for  the 
period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013. 

Article 2 

The specific programme shall support activities for research and training on nuclear energy, 
covering  the  whole  range  of  indirect  research  actions  carried  out  in  the  following  thematic 
areas:  

a) 

fusion energy research (including ITER); 

b) 

research on nuclear fission and radiation protection. 

The objectives and broad lines of the activities referred to in the first paragraph are set out in 
the Annex. 

Article 3 

In accordance with Article 3 of Decision [Reference of Euratom FP Council Decision to be 
added  when  adopted],  the  amount  deemed  necessary  for  the  execution  of  the  specific 
programme  is  EUR  2  327  054  000,  of  which  up  to  15  %  shall  be  for  the  Commission's 
administrative expenditure. This amount is allocated as follows (in EUR):  

a) 

b) 

fusion energy research 

2 208 809 000; 

nuclear fission and radiation protection  118 245 000. 

All  research  activities  carried  out  under  the  specific  programme  shall  be  carried  out  in 
compliance with fundamental ethical principles. 

Article 4 

Article 5 

1. 

2. 

The  specific  programme  shall  be  implemented  by  means  of  the  funding  schemes 
established in Annex II to Decision [Reference of Euratom FP Council Decision to 
be added when adopted]  

The rules for participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for 
the  dissemination  of  research  results  relating  to  indirect  actions  set  out  in  Council 

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Regulation  (Euratom)  No  [Reference  of  Council  Regulation  to  be  added  when 
adopted]10 shall apply to this specific programme. 

Article 6 

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2. 

3. 

The Commission shall draw up an annual work programme for the implementation 
of the specific programme, setting out in greater detail the objectives and scientific 
and technological priorities set out in the Annex, the funding schemes to be used for 
the topics on which proposals are invited, and the timetable for implementation. 

The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by 
the Member States, associated states and European and international organisations. It 
shall be updated where appropriate. 

The  work  programme  shall  specify  the  criteria  on  which  proposals  for  indirect 
actions  under  the  funding  schemes  are  to  be  evaluated  and  projects  selected.  The 
criteria  shall  be  those  of  excellence,  impact  and  implementation.  Additional 
requirements, weightings and thresholds may be further  specified or  complemented 
in the work programme. 

4. 

The work programme may identify the following: 

a) 

organisations that receive subscriptions in the form of a membership fee; 

b) 

actions to support the activities of specific legal entities.  

1. 

2. 

3. 

Article 7 

The  Commission  shall  be  responsible  for  the  implementation  of  the  specific 
programme. 

For the purposes of implementing the specific programme the Commission shall be 
assisted  by  a  consultative  committee.  The  members  of  this  committee  can  vary 
according  to  the  different  subjects  on  the  committee's  agenda.  For  fission-related 
aspects,  the  composition  of  this  committee  and  the  detailed  operational  rules  and 
procedures  applicable 
in  Council  Decision 
84/338/Euratom, ECSC, EEC  11. For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid 
down  in  Council  Decision  of  16  December  1980  setting  up  a  Consultative 
Committee for the fusion programme12. 

it  shall  be  as 

laid  down 

to 

The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the overall progress of the 
implementation  of  the  specific  programme,  and  shall  provide  it  with  timely 
information on all actions proposed or funded under this specific programme.  

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OJ L 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25. 
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Article 8 

The  Commission  shall  arrange  for  the  independent  monitoring,  assessment  and  review 
provided for in Article 6 of Decision [Reference of Euratom FP Council Decision to be added 
when adopted] be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the 
specific programme.  

Article 9 

This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official 
Journal of the European Union.  

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 
The President 

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SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES, BROAD LINES OF THE THEMES AND 
ACTIVITIES 

ANNEX 

I. 

Thematic areas of research 

I.A 

Fusion energy research 

Overall objective 

Developing  the  knowledge  base  for,  and  realising  ITER  as  a  major  step  towards,  the  creation  of 
prototype  reactors  for  power  stations  that  are  safe,  sustainable,  environmentally  responsible,  and 
economically viable.  

Activities 

1. 

Realisation of ITER 

The Community has a special responsibility within the ITER Organisation as the host of the project 
and  has  a  leading  role,  particularly  regarding  the  governance  of  the  ITER  International 
Organisation, management and staffing, plus general technical and administrative support.  

Community participation in ITER as a Party will include further contributions to the construction of 
equipment and installations needed at the ITER site, and to support the project during construction. 

The R&D activities in support of ITER construction will be carried out in the Fusion Associations 
and  European  industries.  They  will  include  the  development  and  testing  of  components  and 
systems. 

2. 

R&D in preparation of ITER operation 

A  focused  physics  and  technology  programme  will  aim  to  consolidate  ITER  project  choices  and 
prepare  for  the  rapid  start-up  of  ITER  operation.  It  will  be  carried  out  through  coordinated 
experimental,  theoretical  and  modelling  activities  using  the  JET  facilities  and  other  magnetic 
confinement devices. It will ensure that Europe has the necessary impact on the ITER project, and 
will prepare for a strong European role in its exploitation. It will include: 

–  assessment  of  specific  key  technologies  for  ITER  operation  through  exploitation  of  the  JET 

Enhancements (ITER-like first wall, heating systems, diagnostics), 

–  exploration  of  ITER  operating  scenarios  by  means  of  targeted  experiments  on  JET  and  other 

facilities, and coordinated modelling activities. 

3. 

Limited technology activities to prepare for DEMO 

Key technologies and materials required for the licensing, construction and operation of the DEMO 
power plant will be further developed in the Fusion Associations and industry in order to test them 
in ITER and to position European industry to be able to construct DEMO and develop future fusion 
power plants. The following activities will be implemented: 

–  further  work  by  the  dedicated  project  team  on  the  Engineering  Validation  and  Engineering 
Design Activities to prepare for the construction of the International Fusion Materials Irradiation 
Facility, which will be used to test materials for a fusion power station, 

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–  development,  irradiation  testing  and  modelling  of  low  activation  and  radiation-resistant 
materials;  development  of  the  key  technologies  required  for  fusion  power  plant  operation, 
including blankets; conceptual design activities for DEMO, including safety and environmental 
aspects. 

4. 

R&D activities for the longer term 

Building  on  the  activities  specifically  concerning  ITER  and  DEMO,  the  specific  programme  will 
develop competences and enlarge the knowledge base in fields strategically relevant to future fusion 
power  stations.  These  research  activities  will  enhance  the  technical  feasibility  and  economic 
viability  of  fusion  power.  Specific  actions  under  the  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  will 
include limited activities as follows: 

–  study of improved concepts for magnetic confinement schemes, including stellarators. Work will 
concentrate  on  preparation  for  the  operation  of  the  W7-X  stellarator,  utilisation  of  existing 
devices  for  expansion  of  the  experimental  databases,  and  appraisal  of  the  future  prospects  for 
these configurations, 

–  experiment,  theory  and  further  modelling  with  the  ultimate  aim  of  a  comprehensive 

understanding of reactor-grade fusion plasmas, 

–  studies  of  the  sociological  aspects  and  economics  of  fusion  power  generation,  and  actions  to 

promote public awareness and understanding of fusion. 

5. 

Human resources, education and training - building the “ITER Generation” 

Ensuring adequate human resources and a high level of cooperation within the fusion thematic area, 
both for the immediate and medium term needs of ITER, and for the further development of fusion, 
will be addressed by:  

–  support  for  the  mobility  of  researchers  between  organisations  participating  in  the  specific 
programme, in order to promote enhanced collaboration and integration of the research activities, 
and to foster international cooperation,  

–  high-level  training  for  engineers  and  researchers  at  post-graduate  and  post-doctoral  level, 
including  the  use  of  facilities  as  training  platforms,  dedicated  seminars  and  workshops,  and 
fostering cooperation between participants in higher education. 

6. 

Infrastructures 

The  realisation  of  ITER  in  Europe,  within  the  international  framework  provided  by  the  ITER 
Organisation, will add to the new research infrastructures with a strong European dimension. 

7. 

Technology transfer, industry involvement and innovation 

ITER  will  require  a  new  and  more  flexible  organisational  structure  to  enable  the  resulting 
innovation and technological progress to be swiftly transferred to industry, thus enabling European 
industry to become more competitive. This will be addressed by: 

–  promotion of innovation and exchange of know-how with related universities, research institutes 

and industry,  

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–  promotion  of  the  Fusion  Industry  Innovation  Forum,  which  will  develop  a  fusion  technology 
roadmap  and  human  resource  development  initiatives,  with  an  emphasis  on  innovation  and 
potential for providing new products and services. 

I.B 

Nuclear fission and radiation protection 

The  overall  objective  is  to  enhance  in  particular  the  safety,  performance,  resource  efficiency  and 
cost-effectiveness of nuclear fission and uses of radiation in industry and medicine. Indirect actions 
in  nuclear  fission  and  radiation  protection  will  be  undertaken  in  five  principal  areas  of  activity 
detailed below. There are important links with research in the Seventh Framework Programme of 
the Union adopted by Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council13, 
in  particular  in  the  areas  of  energy,  European  standards,  education  and  training,  environmental 
protection,  health,  material  science,  governance,  common  infrastructures,  security  and  safety 
culture.  International  collaboration  will  be  a  key  feature  of  the  activities  in  many  of  the  activity 
areas,  in  particular  advanced  nuclear  systems  that  are  being  investigated  in  the  Generation  IV 
International Forum. 

1. 

Geological disposal 

Objectives 

Through  implementation-oriented  research,  to  establish  a  sound  scientific  and  technical  basis  for 
demonstrating  the  technologies  and  safety  of  disposal  of  spent  fuel  and  long-lived  radioactive 
wastes in geological formations, and to underpin the development of a common European view on 
the main issues related to the management and disposal of waste. 

Activities 

Geological  disposal:  Engineering  studies  and  demonstration  of  repository  designs,  in  situ 
characterisation  of  repository  host  rocks  (in  both  generic  and  site-specific  underground  research 
laboratories), understanding of the repository environment, studies on relevant processes in the near 
field  (waste  form  and  engineered  barriers)  and  far-field  (bedrock  and  pathways  to  the  biosphere), 
development of robust methodologies for performance and safety assessment and  investigation of 
governance and societal issues related to public acceptance. 

2. 

Reactor systems 

Objectives 

To  underpin  the  safe,  efficient  and  more  sustainable  operation  of  all  relevant  reactor  systems 
(including fuel cycle facilities) in use or under development in Europe, and to investigate ways of 
reducing the amount and/or hazard of the waste.  

Activities  

Nuclear installation safety: Operational safety of current and future nuclear installations, especially 
plant  life  assessment  and  management,  safety  culture  (minimising  the  risk  of  human  and 
organisational  error),  advanced  safety  assessment  methodologies,  numerical  simulation  tools, 
instrumentation  and  control,  and  prevention  and  mitigation  of  severe  accidents,  with  associated 
activities to optimise knowledge management and maintain competences.  

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Advanced  nuclear  systems:  Improved  efficiency  of  present  systems  and  fuels  and  the  study  of 
advanced reactor systems in order to assess their potential, proliferation resistance and impacts on 
long-term sustainability, including basic and key cross-cutting research activities (such as material 
science)14 and the study of the fuel cycle, innovative fuels and waste management aspects, including 
partitioning and transmutation the more efficient use of fissile material in existing reactors. 

3. 

Radiation protection 

Objectives 

Through  research,  maintaining  and  improving  the  standards  of  radiation  protection,  in  the  Union 
and  resolving  the  controversy  over  the  risk  from  exposure  to  ionising  radiation  at  low  and 
protracted doses.  

Activities 

–  Risks for low and protracted exposures: Better quantification of the risks to health for low and 
protracted  exposures,  including  individual  variability,  through  epidemiological  studies  and  an 
improved understanding of the mechanisms through cellular and molecular biology research.  

–  Medical uses of radiation: Enhance the safety and efficacy of medical uses of radiation through 
new technological developments and achieving a proper balance between the benefits and risks 
of such uses. 

–  Emergency management and rehabilitation: Improve the coherence and integration of emergency 
management  in  Europe  through  the  development  of  common  tools  and  strategies  and 
demonstrate their efficacy in operational environments. 

–  Other  topics:  National  research  activities  in  other  areas  will  be  more  effectively  integrated  as 

considered necessary in order to fulfil the overall objective.  

4. 

Infrastructures 

Objectives 

To provide support for key infrastructures where there is clear European added value especially in 
order to establish critical mass and to ensure appropriate access.  

Activities 

Support for the design, refurbishment, construction and/or operation of key research infrastructures 
required in any of the above thematic areas, including facilitating the access to existing and future 
infrastructures by individual research workers and research teams. 

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It  is  understood  that  the  ERC  is  responsible  for  supporting  frontier  research  in  all  areas  of  science  and 
technology. 

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5. 

Human resources and training15 

Objectives 

To  support  the  creation  and  spreading  of  scientific  competences  and  know-how  throughout  the 
sector,  thereby  guaranteeing  the  earliest  possible  availability  of  suitably  qualified  researchers, 
engineers  and  technicians, and to improve coordination between Union  educational institutions in 
order to ensure qualifications are equivalent across all Member States.  

Activities 

Human  resources  and  training:  Coordination  of  national  programmes  and  provision  for  general 
training  needs  in  nuclear  science  and  technology  through  a  range  of  instruments,  including 
competitive ones, as part of general support to human resources in all thematic domains. Includes 
support for training courses and training networks, and measures to make the sector more attractive 
to young scientists and engineers.  

II. 

Ethical aspects 

During the implementation of this specific programme and in the research activities arising from it, 
fundamental ethical principles are to be respected. These include, inter alia, the principles reflected 
in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the following: protection of 
human dignity and human life, protection of personal data and privacy, as well as animals and the 
environment  in  accordance  with  Community  law  and  the  latest  versions  of  relevant  international 
conventions, guidelines and codes  of conduct, e.g.  the [Helsinki Declaration?], the Convention of 
the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Bio-medicine signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and its 
Additional Protocols, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Universal Declaration on 
the  human  genome  and  human  rights  adopted  by  UNESCO,  UN  Biological  and  Toxin  Weapons 
Convention,  International  Treaty  on  Plant  Genetic  Resources  for  Food  and  Agriculture,  and  the 
relevant World Health Organisation resolutions.  

Account  will  also  be  taken  to  the  opinions  of  the  European  Group  of  Advisers  on  the  Ethical 
Implications of Biotechnology (1991 to 1997) and the opinions of the European Group on Ethics in 
Science and New technologies (as from 1998).  

In compliance with the principle of subsidiarity and the diversity of approaches existing in Europe, 
participants in research projects must conform to current legislation, regulations and ethical rules in 
the countries where the research will be carried out. In any case, national provisions apply and no 
research  forbidden  in  any  given  Member  State  or  other  country  will  be  supported  by  Community 
funding to be carried out in that Member State or country. 

Where  appropriate,  those  carrying  out  research  projects  must  seek  the  approval  of  the  relevant 
national or local ethics committees prior to the start of the RTD activities. An ethical review will 
also  be  implemented  systematically  by  the  Commission  for  proposals  dealing  with  ethically 
sensitive issues or where ethical aspects have not been adequately addressed. In specific cases an 
ethical review may take place during the implementation of a project.  

The Protocol on protection and welfare of animals annexed to the Treaty requires the Community to 
pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals in formulating and implementing Community 

15 

It is understood that responsibility for mobility of researchers between all areas of science and technology rests 
with the People Programme under the EU Framework Programme. 

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policies including research. Council Directive 86/609/EEC16 on the protection of animals used for 
experimental  and  other  scientific  purposes  requires  that  all  experiments  be  designed  to  avoid 
distress and unnecessary pain and suffering to the experimental animals; use the minimum number 
of animals; involve animals with the lowest degree of neurophysiological sensitivity; and cause the 
least pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm. Altering the genetic heritage of animals and cloning of 
animals may be considered only if the aims are ethically justified and the conditions are such that 
the  animals'  welfare  is  guaranteed  and  the  principles  of  biodiversity  are  respected.  During  the 
implementation  of  this  specific  programme,  scientific  advances  and  national  and  international 
provisions  will  be  regularly  monitored  by  the  Commission  so  as  to  take  account  of  any 
developments.

16 

OJ L 358, 18.12.1986, p. 1. 

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LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PROPOSALS 

1. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

1.1.  Title of the proposal/initiative  

1.2.  Policy area(s) concerned in the ABM/ABB structure 

1.3.  Nature of the proposal/initiative  

1.4.  Objective(s)  

1.5.  Grounds for the proposal/initiative  

1.6.  Duration and financial impact  

1.7.  Management method(s) envisaged  

2. 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES  

2.1.  Monitoring and reporting rules  

2.2.  Management and control system  

2.3.  Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities  

3. 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

3.1.  Heading(s)  of  the  multiannual  financial  framework  and  expenditure  budget  line(s) 
affected  

3.2.  Estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.1. Summary of estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.2. Estimated impact on operational appropriations  

3.2.3. Estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature 

3.2.4. Compatibility with the current multiannual financial framework 

3.2.5. Third-party participation in financing  

3.3.  Estimated impact on revenue

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LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PROPOSALS 

1. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

1.1. 

Title of the proposal/initiative  

Proposal  for  a  Council  decision  concerning  the  specific  programme,  to  be  carried  out  by 
means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic 
Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

1.2. 

Policy area(s) concerned in the ABM/ABB structure17  

Research  (indirect  actions)  and  Direct  Research  (to  be  carried  out  by  the  Joint  Research 
Centre) 
08 20 Euratom Fusion  
08 21 Euratom Nuclear Fission and Radiation Protection 
08  22  04  Appropriations  accruing  from  contributions  from  third  parties  to  research  and 
technological development  
08 01 Administrative expenditure Research policy areas 
08 01 04 40 European Joint undertaking (F4E) Expenditure on Administrative management 
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for Research 

1.3. 

Nature of the proposal/initiative  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to a new action  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to a new action following a pilot project/preparatory action18  

XX The proposal/initiative relates to the extension of an existing action  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to an action redirected towards a new action  

1.4. 

Objectives 

1.4.1.  The Commission's multiannual strategic objective(s) targeted by the proposal/initiative  

The Specific Programme is one of the building blocks of the European energy research policy 
and the EU 2020 strategy, especially the Innovation Union. The Specific Programme enhances 
competition  for  scientific  excellence  and  supports  innovation  in  the  nuclear  energy  field  to 
tackle the challenges presented by energy and climate change. The current proposal addresses 
in detail the period 2012-13, but the activities remain fully consistent with the key milestones 
for  technological  development  in  the  nuclear  field  over  the  next  decade  as  laid  out  in  the 
European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan). 

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18 

ABM: Activity-Based Management – ABB: Activity-Based Budgeting. 
As referred to in Article 49(6)(a) or (b) of the Financial Regulation. 

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1.4.2. 

Specific objective(s) and ABM/ABB activity(ies) concerned  

Specific  objective  No.1  Developing  the  knowledge  base  for,  and  realising  ITER  as  a  major 
step  towards,  the  creation  of  prototype  reactors  for  power  stations  that  are  safe,  sustainable, 
environmentally responsible, and economically viable.  

Specific  objective  No.2  Establishing  a  sound  scientific  and  technical  basis  in  order  to 
accelerate  practical  developments  for  the  safer  management  of  long-lived  radioactive  waste, 
enhancing in particular the safety, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness of nuclear energy 
and  ensuring  a  robust  and  socially  acceptable  system  of  protection  of  man  and  the 
environment against the effects of ionising radiation. 

1.4.3.  Expected result(s) and impact 

The proposed Specific Programme will have the following impacts: 

Euratom nuclear fission and radiation protection: Impacts can be expected in many fields, 
including  furthering  the  safe  and  more  sustainable  exploitation  of  nuclear  energy,  further 
significant  steps  towards  safe  implementation  of  geological  disposal  of  high-level  and  long-
lived  nuclear  waste,  and  ensuring  more  robust  regulation  of  industrial and  medical practices 
involving the use of ionising radiation. 

Euratom  Fusion:  The  construction  and  operation  of  ITER  is  a  long  term  project  and  will 
deliver results over the forthcoming decades. Successful construction and exploitation of ITER 
accompanied  by  appropriate  R&D  programme  will  lead  to  the  possibility  of  constructing  a 
demonstration fusion reactor.  

1.4.4. 

Indicators of results and impact  

Euratom Fusion:  

ITER  construction:  number  of  milestones  met  by  the  Joint  Undertaking  Fusion  for  Energy 
(F4E). 

JET facility: number of scientific publications on JET  

EFDA  coordinated  activities:  completion  of  deliverables  under  EFDA  Task  Agreements, 
number of fusion researchers and engineers trained for the needs of ITER and the Fusion R&D 
programme  

Mobility Agreement: Level of researcher mobility in fusion R&D 

Euratom Nuclear Fission and Radiation protection:  

Percentage  of  projects'  proposals  which:  (i)  successfully  addressed  the  criteria  of  scientific 
and/or  technological  excellence  (ii)  achieved  their  objectives  and  technical  goals  and  have 
even  exceeded  expectations  (iii)  addressed  the  criterion  of  dissemination  and  use  of  project 
results  (iv)  showed  evidence  that  they  will  produce  significant  scientific,  technical, 
commercial, social or environmental impacts.  

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1.5. 

Grounds for the proposal/initiative  

1.5.1.  Requirement(s) to be met in the short or long term  

The  proposed  Specific  Programme  will  address  different  scientific  and  technological 
challenges in order to meet short and long term goals of the SET-Plan. For more details please 
refer to the ex ante evaluation. 

1.5.2.  Added value of EU involvement 

The added value of Euratom involvement in nuclear research is linked to cross border effects 
and economies of scale. Some nuclear research activities are of such a scale that few Member 
State could provide the necessary resources and expertise. Euratom projects in fission, fusion 
and radiation protection provide ‘critical mass’, lowering commercial risk and levering private 
investment.  Euratom  actions  help  to  transfer  skills  and  knowledge  across  frontiers,  by 
enhancing R&D capabilities, quality and competition, and improving human capacity through 
training,  mobility  and  career  development.  For  more  details  please  refer  to  the  ex  ante 
evaluation.  

1.5.3.  Lessons learned from similar experiences in the past 

The  current  7th  Euratom  Framework  Programme  (2007-2011)  was  subject  to  the  interim 
evaluation carried out by panel of independent experts. For more details please refer to the ex 
ante evaluation. 

1.5.4.  Coherence and possible synergy with other relevant instruments 

Proposed Specific Programme is coherent with the objectives of the SET-Plan and EU 2020 
Strategy.  For  more  details  please  refer  to  the  ex  ante  evaluation  and  explanatory 
memorandum. 

1.6. 

Duration and financial impact  

X Proposal/initiative of limited duration  

–  X  Proposal/initiative in effect from [01/01]2012 to [31/12]2013 

–  X  Financial impact from 2012 to 2022 (estimated end of projects) 

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1.7.  Management mode(s) envisaged19  

X Centralised direct management by the Commission  

X Centralised indirect management with the delegation of implementation tasks to: 

–  (cid:133) executive agencies  

–  X  bodies set up by the Communities20  

–  (cid:133) national public-sector bodies/bodies with public-service mission  

–  (cid:133) persons entrusted with the implementation of specific actions pursuant to Title V of the 
Treaty  on  European  Union  and  identified  in  the  relevant  basic  act  within  the  meaning  of 
Article 49 of the Financial Regulation  

2. 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES  

2.1.  Monitoring and reporting rules  

The  Commission  will  continually  and  systematically  monitor  the  implementation  of  the 
Euratom  Framework  Programme  and  its  specific  programmes  and  regularly  report  and 
disseminate  the  results  of  this  monitoring.  Following  the  completion  of  the  Framework 
Programme and its specific programmes, the Commission will launch, not later than two years 
after  its  completion  (2015)  an  external  evaluation  by  independent  experts  of  its  rationale, 
implementation and achievements.  

2.2.  Management and control system  

2.2.1.  Risk(s) identified  

In line  with the Commission  requirements, a risk assessment  exercise  is performed annually 
for  identifying  the  risks  and  indicating  the  corrective  actions  proposed.  The  identified  risks, 
the corrective measures and the indicative timetable are taken up as part of the Commission's 
Management Plan. 

2.2.2.  Control method(s) envisaged  

Several  control  methods  are  applied,  as  was  the  case  throughout  Euratom  7th  Framework 
Programme (2007-2011), including ex-ante control measures and randomly selected biannual 
ex-post  verifications  in  the  framework  of  the  internal  control  scheme.  Moreover,  the 
requirement for audit certificates and the performance of regular independent external audits 
help  to  ensure  sound  financial  management,  including  regularity  and  legality  of  the 
transactions performed.  

19 

20 

Details  of  management  modes  and  references  to  the  Financial  Regulation  may  be  found  on  the  BudgWeb  site: 
http://www.cc.cec/budg/man/budgmanag/budgmanag_en.html 
As referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation. 

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2.3.  Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities  

Appropriate measures will be taken to prevent irregularities and fraud and the necessary steps 
shall  be  taken  to  recover  funds  lost,  wrongly  paid  or  incorrectly  used  in  accordance  with 
Council  Regulation  (EC,  EURATOM)  No  1605/2002  of  25  June  2002  on  the  Financial 
Regulation  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European  Communities,  Commission 
Regulation (EC, EURATOM) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules 
for  implementation  of  the  Financial  Regulation,  Council  Regulations  (EC,  Euratom)  No 
2988/95  of  18  December  1995  on  the  protection  of  the  European  Communities  financial 
interests, (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and 
inspections  carried  out  by  the  Commission  in  order  to  protect  the  European  Communities’ 
financial interests against fraud and other irregularities and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of 
the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  concerning  investigations  conducted  by  the 
European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). 

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3. 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

3.1. 

Heading(s)  of  the  multiannual  financial  framework  and  expenditure  budget  line(s) 
affected  

•  Existing expenditure budget lines  
In order of multiannual financial framework headings and budget lines. 

Heading of 
multiannual 
financial 
framework 

1 a 

Budget line 

Type of  
expenditure

Contribution  

Number  
[Description……………………
…...……….] 

08 20 Euratom Fusion Energy 
08 21 Euratom Nuclear Fission 
and Radiation Protection 
08 22 04 Appropriations accruing 
from contributions from third 
parties to research and 
technological development 

08  01  Administrative  expenditure 
Research 
08 01 04 40 European Joint 
Undertaking for ITER (F4E) 
administrative management  
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to 
Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for 
Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management 
expenditure for Research 

DA/NDA 
(21) 

from 
EFTA22 
countries 

from 
candidate 
countries23 

from third 
countries 

within the meaning 
of Article 18(1)(aa) 
of the Financial 
Regulation  

DA 

NO 

YES/N
O * 

YES 

YES 

NDA 

NO 

YES/N
O * 

YES 

NO 

* discussions with Turkey related to Nuclear Research are ongoing. 

•  New budget lines requested  

Not applicable 

21 
22 
23 

DA= Differentiated appropriations / DNA= Non-Differentiated Appropriations 
EFTA: European Free Trade Association.  
Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential candidate countries from the Western Balkans. 

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3.2. 

Estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.1. 

Summary of estimated impact on expenditure 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Heading of multiannual financial 
framework:  

Indirect Research  

(cid:121) Operational appropriations  

Number of budget line: 08 2x total 

Number of budget line: 08 20 

Number of budget line: 08 21 

Appropriations 
 from the envelop of specific programs24  
08 01 xx xx total  

an 

of 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

administrative 

nature 

(1) 

(2) 

(1) 

(2) 

(1) 

(2) 
financed 

1 a 

Competitiveness for Growth and Employment 

Year 

2012 

Year 

2013 

Year 

≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

1,183.379 
436.422 
1,129.274 
401.822 
54.105 
34.600 

992.804 
898.164 
936.965 
863.164 
55.839 
35.000 

0 
841.597 
0 
801.253 
0 
40.344 

2,176.183 
2,176.183 
2,066.239 
2,066.239 
109.944 
109.944 

74.054 

76.817 

0 

150.871 

39.000 
23.456 
1.637 
9.961 

39.780 
25.230 
1.555 
10.252 

(3) 

Commitments 

=1+1a +3 

74.054 

1,257.433 

76.817 

1,069.621 

150.871 

0 

2,327.054 

Payments 

=2+2a+3 

510.476 

974.981 

841.597 

2,372.054 

08 01 04 40 European Joint undertaking (F4E) 
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure Research 

Number of budget line: 08 01  

TOTAL appropriations 
for DG Research & Innovation 

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EN 

Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct 
research. 

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1,183.379 

436.422 

74.054 

992.804 

898.164 

76.817 

1,257.433 

1,069.621 

841,597 

0 

0 

2,176.183 

2,176.183 

150.871 

2,327.054 

510.476 

974.981 

841.597 

2,327.054 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADING 1 a 
of the multiannual financial framework 

Commitments 

Payments 

If more than one heading is affected by the proposal / initiative: 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 4 
of the multiannual financial framework 
(Reference amount) 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

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Heading of multiannual financial framework: 

5 

" Administrative expenditure " 

DG: Research & Innovation / Direct Research 

(cid:121) Human resources  
(cid:121) Other administrative expenditure  

TOTAL DG <…….> 

Appropriations  

TOTAL appropriations 
under HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

(Total 
= Total payments) 

commitments  

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Year 
≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

Commitments 

Payments 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

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0 

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3.2.2.  Estimated impact on operational appropriations  

–  (cid:133) The proposal/initiative does not require the use of operational appropriations  
–  X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of operational appropriations, as explained below: 

Year 2012 

Year 2013 

TOTAL 

Commitment appropriations in EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Indicate objectives and outputs  

OUTPUTS 

(cid:216) 

Type of 
output25 

Average 
cost  
of the 
output 

r
e
b
m
u
N

s
t
u
p
t
u
o

f
o

Cost 

r
e
b
m
u
N

s
t
u
p
t
u
o

f
o

Cost 

Total number of 
outputs 

Total  
cost 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 126… 

- Output – EURATOM Fusion 

** 

** 

- Output – EURATOM Fission  

Sub-total for specific objective N°1 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 2… 

Sub-total for specific objective N°2 

50* 

20* 

70* 

1,129.274 

54.105 

1,183.379 

50* 

20* 

70* 

936.965 

55.839 

992.804 

100* 

40* 

140* 

2,066.239 

109.944 

2,176.183 

TOTAL COST 

1,183.379 

992.804 

2,176.183 

(*) estimated number of outputs 
(**) usual output of a research grant is a report describing facts, findings and results. The output of the ITER project will be annual activity reports provided by F4E (Barcelona 
agency). 
The average costs are not shown. Such information would be not useful given the amounts at stake in our running projects (ITER).  

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26 

Outputs are products and services to be supplied (e.g.: number of student exchanges financed, number of km of roads built, etc.). 
As described in Section 1.4.2. "Specific objective(s)…" 

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3.2.3.  Estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature 

3.2.3.1.  Summary  

–  (cid:133) The  proposal/initiative  does  not 

require 

the  use  of  administrative 

appropriations  

–  X  The  proposal/initiative  requires  the  use  of  administrative  appropriations,  as 

explained below: 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 - N 27 

Year 
2013 - N+1 

TOTAL 

HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework 

Human resources  

Other administrative expenditure  

Subtotal HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

Outside HEADING 528 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

Human resources  

Other expenditure  
of an administrative nature 

Subtotal  
outside HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

Indirect Research 

Indirect Research 

Indirect Research 

58.863 

15.191 

61.230 

15.587 

120.093 

30.778 

74.054 

76.817 

150.871 

TOTAL 

74.054 

76.817 

150.871 

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Year N is the year in which implementation of the proposal/initiative starts. 
Technical  and/or  administrative  assistance  and  expenditure  in  support  of  the  implementation  of  EU 
programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct research. 

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3.2.3.2.  Estimated requirements of human resources  

–  (cid:133) The proposal/initiative does not require the use of human resources  

–  X  The  proposal/initiative  requires  the  use  of  human  resources,  as  explained 

below: 

Estimate to be expressed in full amounts (or at most to one decimal place) 

Year 
2012 - N 

Year 
2013 - N+1 

(cid:121) Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary agents) 

X 01 01 01 (Headquarters and Commission’s 
Representation Offices) 

xx 01 01 02 (Delegations) 

08 01 05 01 (Indirect research) 

10 01 05 01 (Direct research) 

(cid:121) External personnel (in Full Time Equivalent unit: FTE)29 

XX 01 02 01 (CA, INT, SNE from the "global 
envelope") 

XX 01 02 02 (CA, INT, JED, LA and SNE in the 
delegations) 
08 01 04 40 30 

- at Headquarters31 

- in delegations (F4E 
Barcelona agency-
ITER): 

- officials and 
temporary agents 

- CA GFI-IV 

- SNE 

08 01 05 02 (CA, INT, SNE - Indirect research) 

01 05 02 (CA, INT, SNE - Direct research) 

Other budget lines (specify) 

TOTAL 

190 

190 

262 

150 

10 

40 

652 

262 

150 

10 

40 

652 

XX is the policy area or budget title concerned. 

The human resources required will be met by staff from the DG who are already assigned to 
management of the action and/or have been redeployed within the DG, together if necessary 
with any additional allocation which may be granted to the managing DG under the annual 
allocation procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 

Description of tasks to be carried out: 

29 

30 
31 

CA= Contract Agent; INT= agency staff ("Intérimaire"); JED= "Jeune Expert en Délégation" (Young 
Experts in Delegations); LA= Local Agent; SNE= Seconded National Expert;  
Under the ceiling for external personnel from operational appropriations (former "BA" lines). 
Essentially  for  Structural  Funds,  European  Agricultural  Fund  for  Rural  Development  (EAFRD)  and 
European Fisheries Fund (EFF). 

EN 

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   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                 
Officials and temporary agents 

External personnel 

Tasks  derived  from  the  nuclear  research/direct  and  indirect 
research  specific  programme,  in  particular  related  to  nuclear 
waste management, nuclear safety and nuclear safeguards and 
security. 

EN 

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   EN 

 
3.2.4.  Compatibility with the current multiannual financial framework  

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative is compatible the current multiannual financial framework. 

–  X  Proposal/initiative  will  entail  reprogramming  of  the  relevant  heading  in  the 

multiannual financial framework. 

The proposals for the Euratom Framework Programme 2012-2013 provides a general 
framework  for  research  activities  in  the  nuclear  field  and  an  appropriate  budget. 
However,  the  draft  appropriations  initially  foreseen  for  the  nuclear  research  in  the 
Multiannual  Financial  Framework  for  2007-2013  (Mff)  are  insufficient  due  to  the 
substantial  cost  increase  of  the  ITER  project.  The  Commission  proposes  that  the 
legislative process concerning proposals for Euratom FP for 2012-13 will be carried 
out in parallel to the on-going discussion on the budget for ITER as well as the new 
2012  budgetary  procedure.  Agreement  on  additional  funding  through  redeployment 
between Headings and within the Heading (in accordance with the table that follows) 
will allow for swift adoption of the Euratom research programme in 2011. 

Transfer between Headings € 
Million 

Redeployment within heading 
1A € Million 

Total 

2012 
2013 
Total  

650 
190 
840 

100 
360 
460 

750
550
1300

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative requires application of the flexibility instrument or revision 

of the multiannual financial framework32. 

Not applicable 

3.2.5.  Third-party contributions  

–  The proposal/initiative does not provide for co-financing by third parties  

–  X  The proposal/initiative provides for the co-financing estimated below: 

Appropriations in EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Specify the co-financing body  

Third countries associated to the programme 

TOTAL appropriations co-financed * 

pm 

* Third party contributions are not fixed yet; they will be added at a later stage 

32 

See points 19 and 24 of the Inter institutional Agreement. 

EN 

31 

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3.3. 

Estimated impact on revenue  

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative has no financial impact on revenue. 

–  X  Proposal/initiative has the following financial impact: 

– 

– 

(cid:133) 

X 

on own resources  

on miscellaneous revenue 

Budget 
revenue line: 

Appropriations available 
for the ongoing budget 
exercise 

Item 6011* 

Item 6012* 

Item 6031* 

Year 
2012 

 pm 

pm 

pm 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Impact of the proposal/initiative33 

Year 
2013 

pm 

pm 

pm 

* The agreements on the Swiss contribution as well as on the JET Joint Fund contribution are not yet 
finalised. Discussions with Turkey related to cooperation in Nuclear Research are ongoing. 

For miscellaneous assigned revenue, specify the budget expenditure line(s) affected. 

08 22 04 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic 
Area) third parties to research and technological development 

Specify the method for calculating the impact on revenue. 

Certain  associated  states  may  contribute  to  a  supplementary  funding  of  the 
framework  programme  through  association  agreements.  The  method  of  calculation 
has been agreed in these Association Agreements and is not necessarily the same in 
all agreements. Mostly the calculations are based on the GDP of the Associates State 
compared  to  the  GDP  of  the  Member  States  whilst  applying  this  percentage  to  the 
overall operational budget. 

33 

As regards traditional own resources (customs duties, sugar levies), the amounts indicated must be net 
amounts, i.e. gross amounts after deduction of 25% for collection costs. 

EN 

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   EN