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**Proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the participation of the Union in a European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research jointly undertaken by several Member States /\* COM/2013/0497 final - 2013/0242 (COD) \*/**

  

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1.           CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL

1.1         Objectives of the proposal

This proposal concerns the participation by
the European Union in the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and
Research (EMPIR) undertaken by several Member States.

In line with the Europe 2020 strategy, the
Innovation Union flagship initiative and the European Research Area and Horizon
2020, the overarching goal of this initiative is to address the challenges
faced by the European Metrology Research System and to maximise the benefits of
improved measurement solutions for Europe. The overall objectives of EMPIR are
to:

·
Provide integrated and fit-for-purpose metrology
solutions supporting innovation and industrial competitiveness and measurement
technologies to tackle societal challenges such as health, environment and
energy including support to policy development and implementation;

·
Create an integrated European Metrology Research
system with critical mass and active engagement at regional, national, European
and international level.

1.2         Grounds for the proposal

Metrology, the science of measurement, is
the central nerve in the spine of our high-tech world. Every aspect of our
daily lives is affected by metrology and ever more precise and reliable
measurements are essential to drive innovation and economic growth within our
knowledge-based economy. What we cannot measure, we do not understand properly,
and cannot control, manufacture or process reliably. Thus, advances in
metrology have a profound impact on our understanding of and ability to shape
the world around us.

Reliable and traceable measurement allows
the wider scientific community to build better instruments and do better
science. It opens up new territory for industry, creating space and opportunity
to innovate. It crucially underpins and advances understanding and agreement in
global challenges such as energy, health care and climate change.

All governments in technologically advanced
countries support a metrology infrastructure because of the benefits it brings
and its strong character as a public good that justifies public intervention.
Major economic powers in the world are increasing their investment in metrology
research and related infrastructures. Given the level of investment in
metrology and its role in promoting scientific excellence and industrial
competitiveness, individual Member States or a few acting together could not
compete globally.

The current European metrology research
programme (EMRP) is a joint initiative[1]
implemented by 22 national metrology institutes. It is based on Article 185 of
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which, in
implementing the multiannual Framework Programme, makes it possible to
coordinate national research programmes. The interim evaluation has recognised
the value of the initiative. The main achievement of EMRP is strong integration
by jointly programming 50 % of dedicated national funding for metrology
research in Europe. It has reduced fragmentation, avoided unnecessary
duplication and helped achieve critical mass by concentrating resources on key
areas through close collaboration with the best researchers. EMRP projects
deliver European measurement solutions for major societal challenges and
provide common European inputs into standards and regulations.

Although substantial progress has been
achieved under the EMRP, it has become evident that the system needs to tackle
several challenges in order to increase the impact of metrology research on
growth and on solving socio-economic challenges.

EMPIR, the successor programme, will
contribute to a number of flagship initiatives under EUROPE 2020 that are
affected by metrology research, including ‘Innovation Union’, ‘A digital agenda
for Europe’, ‘Resource-efficient Europe’ and ‘An industrial policy for the
globalisation era’. It will do this by developing innovative solutions for the
management of natural resources, by supporting the standardisation process that
enables global trade opportunities for new products and services and by
allowing the efficient testing of communication satellites, for example. EMPIR
will strongly contribute to achieving the objectives of Horizon 2020 by
supporting topics of direct relevance for a number of Horizon 2020 priorities.

2.           RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS
WITH THE INTERESTED PARTIES AND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

2.1         Consultation on the future
of the European Metrology Research Programme

The Commission has carried out extensive
consultations on a future European Metrology Research Programme. 624 respondents reacted to the online public
consultation carried out in 2012. They expressed
their views on the relevance of metrology research, identified problems the
European Metrology Research system is facing and assessed a number of policy
options. 72 % of responses came from organisations and 28 % from
individuals. The main contributions from organisations were received from
research organisations (32 %) and businesses (16 %, of which 69 %
SMEs). The consultation highlighted a number of problems, including
insufficient industrial exploitation, the lack of cooperation of National
Metrology Institutes (NMIs) with the wider science base, huge capacity gaps
between EU Member States, insufficient mobility of researchers within the NMIs and
the lack of engagement with European standardisation.

An expert panel
carried out an interim evaluation of the EMRP after three years of running of
the programme. The Commission adopted its report in April 2012. The interim
evaluation recognised the value of the initiative and indicated considerable
progress on coordination of research. The Panel shared the view that ‘EMRP
is a well-managed joint European research programme that has already achieved a
relatively high level of scientific, management and financial integration after
only two years of implementation.’ and that ‘EMRP has certainly been
successful in creating a Metrology ERA (European Research Area)’.

The interim
evaluation was more critical of the lack of progress on opening the system to
the best science and capacity building structures. It suggested introducing
dedicated instruments to support innovation and regulatory/standardisation
roadmaps in any future initiative to increase the socio-economic impacts of metrology research.

The Commission also consulted its services
through the Impact Assessment Steering Group meetings in 2012, which
contributed to the plan and roadmap for the preparation of the impact
assessment report, in particular the problem statement and the relevance of the
EMPIR to other Directorate Generals of the European Commission.

2.2         The policy options

The final version of the impact
assessment report included the following options:

Under Option 1 (‘No
dedicated EU action’), EU participation in the EMRP would be discontinued after
the end of its current funding phase in 2013. No dedicated provision would be
made in EU research policies, programmes or funding to support EMRP objectives.
Access to EU funding would be limited to competition for ad-hoc project funding
through Horizon 2020 for topics that include aspects of metrology.

Option 2 (‘Business
as usual — EMRP2’) would continue with an identical initiative focused entirely
on coordination and integration of fundamental and challenge driven research.
This would include some calls on topics relevant to the industry.

Option 3 (‘Improved
Article 185 initiative — EMPIR’ would build on the success of the EMRP by
implementing a more ambitious and inclusive Article 185 initiative that is
aligned with the Europe 2020 objectives. The scope of the programme would be
broadened by including dedicated modules on industrial research and
exploitation, on support for standardisation and on capacity building. Due to
the change of scope, the name of the programme would change from ‘European
Metrology Research programme’ to European Metrology Programme for Research and
Innovation’. This option would also involve the stakeholders more and also
directly involve the broader research community. The level of EU financing from
Horizon 2020 would increase compared to FP7 due to the resources needed to compensate
for the increased scope and the increased duration of the programme. The number
of participating states would increase from 22 to [28].

2.3         Results of the impact
assessment

The impact assessment
report concluded that Option 3 is clearly the preferred option, considering its
effectiveness in achieving the objectives, efficiency and consistency across
all criteria. This is fully supported by the results of the public consultation
(93 % of responses rate the option ‘very suitable’ or ‘appropriate’). The option
will build on the previous achievements of EMRP by continuing the current
activities while integrating additional activities right from the start to
address the problems that could not be addressed under the setup of the current
initiative. In February 2013, the Impact Assessment Board reviewed and approved
the report. In its opinion it requested improvements of the impact assessment
report, which have been taken into account. In particular, the report now
better explains the specific problems, the underlying drivers and the relation
between objectives and targets. The description of the new programme compared
to the current initiative was improved in order to better clarify how the new
programme will tackle the identified weaknesses.

3.           LEGAL ELEMENTS OF THE
PROPOSAL

3.1         Legal basis

The proposal for EMPIR is based on Article
185 of the TFEU, concerning the participation of the European Union in research
and development programmes undertaken by several Member States, including
participation in the structures created for the execution of those programmes.

3.2         Subsidiarity principle

The subsidiarity principle applies as the
proposal does not fall under the exclusive competence of the European Union.
Subsidiarity is safeguarded by basing the proposal on Article 185 of the TFEU,
which explicitly provides for the participation of the Union in research
programmes undertaken by several Member States.

The objectives of the proposal cannot be
sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone as the scale and complexity of
metrology requirements require investments that go beyond the core research
budgets of the European NMIs. The excellence required for research and
development of cutting-edge metrology solutions is spread across national
borders and hence cannot be brought together at national level only. Without a
consistent approach at European level with critical mass, there is a high risk
of duplication of efforts, with the consequence of increased costs.

The added-value of public intervention at
EU level lies in the EU’s capacity to bring together compartmentalised national
research programmes, help design common research and funding strategies across
national borders, and achieve a critical mass of actors and investments
required to tackle the challenges the metrology research system faces, while
raising the efficiency of public spending. The EU is expected to contribute 50 %
of total funding.

3.3         Proportionality principle

Art. 185 of the TFEU invites the Union to
“make provision, in agreement with the Member States concerned, for
participation in research and development programmes undertaken by several
Member States, including participation in the structures created for the
execution of those programmes”. Member States are the driving force of the
initiative.

The proposal complies with the
proportionality principle as Member States will be responsible for developing
their joint programme and all operational aspects. The dedicated implementation
structure EURAMET e.V. has already demonstrated for the current initiative
EMRP that it can implement the programme efficiently and effectively. The Union
will provide incentives for improved coordination, ensure synergies with and
contribution to EU policies and to the priorities of Horizon 2020, monitor
implementation of the programme and ensure the protection of the EU’s financial
interests.

3.4         Choice of the instrument

The proposed initiative EMPIR will be based
on Article 185 of the TFEU. The conclusions of the interim evaluation and an
analysis of the options in the impact assessment have demonstrated that Article
185 is the most appropriate means for achieving the objectives of EMPIR.

3.5         Derogations from the rules
for participation

In EMPIR, funding contributed by
participating states mainly represents resources allocated as direct
expenditure in the selected projects via institutional funding of the National
Metrology Institutes (NMI) and Designated Institutes (DI) participating in the
projects. Institutional funding of the NMI and DI covers the share of their overheads allocated to the projects
(indirect costs of the projects) and not reimbursed in EMPIR.

The EU contribution for NMI and DI must
match the contribution made by the participating states, taking into account
not only the institutional funding as described above, but also the cash
contribution of participating states to the administrative costs (up to EUR 30
million) and the proportion of Union funding allocated to other entities (about
EUR 90 million). It is therefore expected that the EU contribution for NMI and
DI will be EUR 210 million (43,75%) and the contribution from participating
states to NMI and DI will be EUR 270 million (56,25%).

Compliance with the matching principle will
be ensured by adapting the EU contribution and setting a lower flat rate for the
EU financing of indirect costs for NMI and DI compared to that set by the
Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation. Considering that data from NMI and DI
participating in EMRP projects on the basis of full indirect costs show that
their indirect eligible costs amount to 140% of the direct eligible costs of
the projects in accordance with FP7 rules for participation, NMIs and DIs will
declare indirect eligible costs on the basis of a flat rate of 5% of their
direct eligible costs. Other legal entities participating in the projects will
be funded according to Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation.

This entails derogation from Article 24 for
NMI and DI.

The proposal provides safeguards to ensure
that the principles of equal treatment and transparency are respected by the
dedicated implementation structure when providing financial support to third
parties, and the EU’s financial interests are protected. It also provides for
detailed provisions to this effect in an agreement to be concluded by the Union
and the dedicated implementation structure.

4.           BUDGETARY IMPLICATION

The Legislative Financial Statement
presented with this decision sets out the indicative budgetary implications.
The maximum Union’s financial contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to EMPIR
shall be EUR 300 million in current prices for the duration of the Horizon 2020
Framework Programme. The contributions will be made from the following
challenges and themes[2]:

·
Leadership in nanotechnologies, advanced
materials, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and processing (EUR 52,5
million)

·
Leadership in information and communications
technology (EUR 37,5 million)

·
Improving lifelong health and wellbeing (EUR 60
million)

·
Improving food security, developing sustainable
agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bio-economy (EUR 15 million)

·
Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable
and competitive energy system (EUR 60 million)

·
Achieving a European transport system that is
resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and seamless (EUR 22,5
million)

·
Achieving a resource-efficient and climate
change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials (EUR 52,5
million)

The provisions of the Decision and of the
delegation agreement to be concluded between the Commission and the dedicated
implementation structure must ensure that the EU financial interests are
protected.

5.           OPTIONAL ELEMENTS

5.1         Simplification

The proposal will simplify the
administrative procedures for public authorities and bodies (EU or national)
and for private parties.

The EU will deal directly with the
dedicated implementation structure of EMPIR, which will be in charge of
allocating, monitoring and reporting on the use of the EU’s contribution.

5.2         Review/revision/sunset
clause

The proposal includes a review clause for
an interim review not later than 2018.

5.3         European Economic Area

The proposed act concerns an EEA matter and
should therefore extend to the European Economic Area.

2013/0242 (COD)

Proposal for a

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND OF THE COUNCIL

on the participation of the Union in a
European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research jointly undertaken by
several Member States

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE
COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the
Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 185 and the second
paragraph of Article 188 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the
European Commission,

After transmission of the draft legislative
act to the national Parliaments,

Having regard to the opinion of the European
Economic and Social Committee[3],

Acting in accordance with the ordinary
legislative procedure,

Whereas:

(1)       In its Communication Europe
2020 A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth[4] the Commission underscores the
need to develop favourable conditions for investment in knowledge and
innovation so as to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in the
Union. Both European Parliament and Council have endorsed that strategy.

(2)       Horizon 2020 - The
Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) established by Regulation (EU) No …/2013 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of … 2013[5]
(hereinafter "Horizon 2020 Framework Programme") aims at achieving a greater impact on
research and innovation by contributing to the strengthening of public-public
partnerships, including through Union participation in programmes undertaken by
several Member States in accordance with Article 185 of the Treaty.

(3)       By Decision No 912/2009/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on the
participation by the Community in a European metrology research and development
programme undertaken by several Member States[6],
the Community decided to make a financial contribution to the European
Metrology Research Programme (hereinafter "EMRP") matching that of
the participating states but not exceeding EUR 200 million, for the duration of
the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research,
technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) established
by Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2006[7].

(4)       In April 2012, the
Commission communicated to the European Parliament and the Council a report on
Interim Evaluation of the European Metrology Research Programme – EMRP[8]. That evaluation was carried
out by an expert panel three years after the beginning of the programme. The
overall opinion of the expert panel was that EMRP is a well-managed joint
European research programme that has already achieved a relatively high level
of scientific, management and financial integration. The expert panel noted,
however, limited industrial exploitation, limited opening to excellent science
outside the metrology institutes and insufficient capacity building. The expert
panel was also of the opinion that a more inclusive European metrology research
area could be built by implementing EMRP.

(5)       According to Council
Decision … /2013/EU of … 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing
Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)[9] further support may be provided
to the European Metrology Research Programme.

(6)       The European Metrology
Programme for Innovation and Research (hereinafter "EMPIR"), aligned
with the Europe 2020 strategy and the related flagship initiatives, in
particular ‘Innovation Union’[10],
‘A Digital Agenda for Europe’[11],
‘Resource-efficient Europe’[12]
and ‘An industrial Policy for the Globalisation Era’[13], will be a more ambitious and
inclusive programme implemented for ten years (2014-2024) by [28] participating states. As part of the
improvements from the previous programme, EMPIR will include activities on
innovation and industrial exploitation, on research for norms and standards and
on capacity building.

(7)       The participating states
intend to contribute to implement EMPIR during the period covered by EMPIR
(2014-2024).

(8)       A ceiling should be
established for the Union’s participation in EMPIR for the duration of the
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. Within that ceiling, the Union contribution
should be equal to the contribution of the participating states to EMPIR in
order to achieve a high leverage effect and ensure a stronger integration of
participating states programmes.

(9)       In line with the
objectives of Regulation (EU) No …/2013, any Member State and any country
associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should be entitled to
participate in EMPIR.

(10)     The Union’s financial
contribution should be subject to formal commitments from the participating
states to contribute to the implementation of EMPIR and fulfilment of those
commitments. Participating states’ contributions to EMPIR should include a contribution
to administrative costs within a ceiling of 5% of the budget of EMPIR. Participating
states should commit to increase, if necessary, their contribution to EMPIR by
a reserve funding capability of 50 % to ensure that they are able to fund their
national entities (National Metrology Institutes and Designated Institutes)
participating in the selected projects.

(11)     The joint implementation of
EMPIR requires an implementation structure. The participating states have
agreed on the implementation structure for EMRP and set up in 2007 EURAMET e.V.
(hereinafter "EURAMET"), the European Regional Metrology Organisation
and a non-profit association under German law. EURAMET also has tasks and
obligations related to the wider European and global harmonisation of
metrology. Membership of EURAMET is open to all European National Metrology
Institutes (NMI), as members, and to Designated Institutes (DI), as associates.
Membership in EURAMET is not conditional upon existence of national metrology
research programmes. Given that, according to the Report on Interim Evaluation
of EMRP, the governance structure of EURAMET has proved to be efficient and of
high quality for the implementation of the EMRP, EURAMET should also be used
for the implementation of EMPIR. EURAMET should be the recipient of
the Union’s financial contribution.

(12)     In order to achieve the
objectives of EMPIR, EURAMET should provide financial support mainly in the
form of grants to participants in actions selected at the level of EURAMET. Those
actions should be selected following calls for proposals under the
responsibility of EURAMET. The ranking list should be binding as regards the
selection of proposals and the allocation of funding from the Union’s financial
contribution and from the contributions from participating states for EMPIR
projects.

(13)     The Union’s financial
contribution should be managed in accordance with the principle of sound
financial management and with the rules on indirect management set out in
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of
the Union[14]
and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the
rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[15].

(14)     In order to protect the
Union's financial interests, the Commission should have the right to reduce,
suspend or terminate the Union’s financial contribution if EMPIR is implemented
inadequately, partially or late, or if the participating states do not
contribute, or contribute partially or late, to the financing of EMPIR. Those
rights should be provided for in the delegation agreement to be concluded
between the Union and EURAMET.

(15)     Participation in indirect
actions funded by EMPIR is subject to Regulation (EU) No … /2013 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 laying down the rules for the
participation and dissemination in 'Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for
Research and Innovation (2014-2020)'[16].
However, due to specific operating needs of EMPIR it is necessary to provide
for derogations from that Regulation in accordance with Article 1(3) of that Regulation
[Rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020].

(16)     The contribution from
participating states mainly represents institutional funding of the NMI and DI
participating in the selected projects. The contribution from participating
states should also include a cash contribution to the administrative costs of
EMPIR. A proportion of the Union’s contribution should be allocated to entities
other than NMI and DI participating in the selected projects. The calculation
of the Union’s financial contribution for NMI and DI participating in EMPIR
projects should ensure that the Union’s contribution to EMPIR does not exceed
the contribution of the participating states. Considering that the
institutional funding of the NMI and DI by participating states corresponds to
the overheads allocated to the EMPIR projects and not reimbursed by the Union’s
contribution, the flat rate for the financing of the eligible indirect costs of
the NMI and DI should be adapted compared to that set in the Regulation (EU) No
… /2013 [laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in
‘Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
(2014-2020)’]. This flat rate should be determined on the basis of the full
indirect costs declared as eligible by NMI and DI participating in EMRP
projects, which are stable and constitute a reliable approximation of the
indirect costs to be incurred by NMI and DI participating in EMPIR projects.
Since those indirect costs amount to 140% of the total direct eligible costs of
NMI and DI, except those for subcontracting and in kind contributions free of
charge not used on their premises, the flat rate for the financing of indirect
costs of NMI and DI should be lowered from [20%] in accordance with Regulation
(EU) No … /2013 to 5%. It is thus appropriate to provide for derogation from
Article 24 of that Regulation for NMI and DI. Other entities participating in
EMPIR projects should be funded in accordance with that Regulation.

(17)     The appropriateness of the
funding model with regard to the matching principle between Union and non-Union
funds should be re-assessed at the time of the interim evaluation of EMPIR.

(18)     Audits of recipients of
Union funds provided in accordance with this Decision should ensure a reduction
of administrative burden, in compliance with Regulation (EU) No …/2013
[the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme].

(19)     The Union’s financial
interests should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the
expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of
irregularities, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used
and, where appropriate, administrative and financial penalties in accordance
with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

(20)     The Commission should
conduct an interim evaluation assessing in particular the quality and
efficiency of EMPIR, progress towards the objectives set and a final evaluation
and prepare a report on those evaluations.

(21)     Upon request from the
Commission, EURAMET and the participating states should submit any information
the Commission needs to include in the reports on the evaluation of EMPIR.

(22)     The objective of the
decision is the Union participation in EMPIR, namely to support the provision
of appropriate, integrated and fit-for-purpose metrology solutions and the
creation of an integrated European Metrology Research system with critical mass
and active engagement at regional, national, European and international level
that cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone. The scale and
complexity of metrology requirements calls for investments that go beyond the
core research budgets of the National Metrology Institutes and their Designated
Institutes. The excellence required for research and development of
cutting-edge metrology solutions is spread across national borders and hence
cannot be brought together at national level only. Since the objective can
therefore be better achieved at Union level by integrating national efforts
into a consistent European approach, by bringing together compartmentalised
national research programmes, by helping design common research and funding
strategies across national borders, and by achieving the critical mass of
actors and investments required, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance
with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on
European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out
in that Article, this decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to
achieve those objectives,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Participation in the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research

1.           The Union shall
participate in the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research
(hereinafter "EMPIR") jointly undertaken by Belgium, Bulgaria, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France,
Croatia, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, as well as [Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey] (hereinafter "participating
states"), in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision.

2.           Any other Member State and
any other country associated to the Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for
Research and Innovation (2014-2020) established by Regulation (EU) No …/2013 … (hereinafter
"Horizon 2020 Framework Programme") may participate in EMPIR provided
it fulfils the condition set out in Article 3(1)(c) of this Decision. Those
Member States and associated countries that fulfil the conditions set out in
Article 3(1)(c) of this Decision shall be regarded as Participating States for
the purposes of this Decision.

Article 2
Union’s financial contribution

1.           The maximum Union’s
financial contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to EMPIR shall be EUR 300
million. The contribution shall be paid from appropriations in the general
budget of the Union allocated to the relevant parts of the Specific Programme,
implementing Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, established by Decision …
/2013/EU, in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(vi) and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation
(EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

2.           Without exceeding the
maximum amount set out in paragraph 1, the Union’s contribution shall be equal
to the contributions of the Participating States to EMPIR excluding the
contributions of the Participating States to administrative costs exceeding 5%
of EMPIR budget.

3.           The Union’s contribution
shall not be used to cover the administrative costs of EMPIR.

Article 3
Conditions for the Union’s financial contribution

1.           The
Union’s financial contribution shall be conditional upon the following:

(a)
the demonstration by the Participating States
that EMPIR is set up in accordance with Annexes I and II;

(b)
the designation by the Participating States, or National
Metrology Institutes (NMI) designated by Participating States, of
EURAMET e.V. (hereinafter "EURAMET"), as the structure responsible
for implementing EMPIR and for receiving, allocating and monitoring the Union’s
financial contribution;

(c)
the commitment by each participating state to
contribute to the financing of EMPIR and to establish a reserve funding
capability of 50% of the amount of the commitment;

(d)
the demonstration by EURAMET of its capacity to
implement EMPIR, including receiving, allocating and monitoring the Union’s
contribution in the framework of indirect management of the Union budget in
accordance with Articles 58, 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012;

(e)
the establishment of a governance model for
EMPIR in accordance with Annex III;

2.           During the implementation
of EMPIR, the Union contribution shall also be conditional upon the following:

(a)
the implementation by EURAMET of EMPIR objectives
set out in Annex I and activities set out in Annex II in accordance with
the rules for the participation and dissemination referred to in Article 5;

(b)
the maintenance of an appropriate and efficient
governance model in accordance with Annex III;

(c)
the compliance by EURAMET with the reporting
requirements set out in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012;

(d)
the fulfilment of the commitments referred to in
point (c) of paragraph 1.

Article 4
Contributions from Participating States

Contributions from the Participating States
shall consist of the following:

(a)
contributions through institutional funding of
the NMI and the Designated Institutes (DI) participating in EMPIR projects;

(b)
financial contributions to the administrative
costs of EMPIR.

Article 5
Rules for participation and dissemination

1.           For the purposes of Regulation
(EU) No … [Rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020] EURAMET
shall be considered a funding body and shall provide financial support to
indirect actions in accordance with Annex II to this Decision.

2.           By way of derogation from
Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) No … [Rules for the participation and
dissemination in Horizon 2020], indirect eligible costs of NMI and DI participating in projects funded by EMPIR shall
be determined by applying a flat rate of 5% of their total direct eligible
costs, excluding direct eligible costs for subcontracting and the costs of
resources made available by third parties which are not used on the premises of
the beneficiary, as well as financial support to third parties.

3.           The interim evaluation of
EMPIR referred to in Article 12 shall include an assessment of the full
indirect costs of the NMI and the DI participating in EMPIR projects and of the
corresponding institutional funding.

4.           On the basis of this
assessment and for the purpose of Article 2(2), EURAMET may reduce the flat
rate set out in paragraph 2.

5.           If not sufficient, EURAMET
may, by way of derogation from Article 22(3) of Regulation (EU) No … [Rules for
the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020], apply a lower
reimbursement rate to the eligible costs of the NMI and the DI participating in
projects funded by EMPIR.

Article 6
Implementation of EMPIR

1.           EMPIR shall be implemented
on the basis of annual work plans.

2.           EURAMET shall provide
financial support mainly in the form of grants to participants following calls
for proposals.

Before identifying the topics of each call for
proposals, EURAMET shall invite interested individuals or organisations from
the metrology research community and users to suggest potential research
topics.

Article 7
Agreements between the Union and EURAMET

1.           Subject to a positive
ex-ante assessment of EURAMET in accordance with Article 61(1) of Regulation
(EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the Commission, on behalf of the Union, shall
conclude a delegation agreement and annual transfer of funds agreements with
EURAMET.

2.           The delegation agreement
referred to in paragraph 1 shall be concluded in accordance with Articles
58(3), 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and in Article 40 of Delegated
Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012. It shall also set out the following:

(a)
the requirements for EURAMET’s contribution
regarding the performance indicators set out in Annex II to Decision (EU) No …
[the Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme];

(b)
the requirements for EURAMET’s contribution to
the monitoring referred to in Annex III to Decision (EU) No … [the Specific
Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme];

(c)
the specific performance indicators related to
the functioning of EURAMET;

(d)
the requirements for EURAMET regarding the
provision of information on administrative costs and of detailed figures
concerning the implementation of EMPIR;

(e)
the arrangements regarding the provision of data
necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to meet its dissemination and
reporting obligations.

Article 8
Termination, reduction or suspension of the Union’s financial contribution

If EMPIR is not implemented or is
implemented inadequately, partially or late, the Commission may terminate,
proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution in line
with actual implementation of EMPIR.

If the Participating States do not
contribute, contribute partially or late to the financing of the EMPIR the Commission
may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial
contribution, taking into account the amount of funding allocated by the
Participating States to implement EMPIR.

Article 9
Ex-post audits

1.           Ex-post
audits of expenditure on indirect actions shall be carried out by EURAMET in
accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EU) No … [the
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme].

2.           The
Commission may decide to carry out the audits referred
to in paragraph 1 itself.

Article 10
Protection of the financial interests of the Union

1.           The Commission shall take
appropriate measures ensuring that, when actions financed under this Decision
are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the
application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other
illegal activities, by effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by
the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective,
proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties.

2.           EURAMET
shall grant Commission staff and other persons
authorised by it, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and
premises and to all the information, including information in electronic
format, needed in order to conduct their audits.

3.           The European Anti-fraud
Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and
inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in
Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council[17] and Council Regulation
(Euratom, EC) No 2185/96[18]
with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other
illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union in connection
with a grant agreement or grant decision or a contract funded in accordance
with this Decision.

4.           Contracts, grant agreements
and grant decisions, resulting from the implementation of this Decision shall
contain provisions expressly empowering the Commission, EURAMET, the Court of Auditors and OLAF to conduct such audits
and investigations, according to their respective competences.

5.           In implementing EMPIR, the
Participating States shall take the legislative, regulatory, administrative and
other measures necessary for protecting the Union’s financial interests, in
particular, to ensure full recovery of any amounts due to the Union in
accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Delegated Regulation
(EU) No 1268/2012.

Article 11
Communication of information

1.           At the request of the
Commission, EURAMET shall send any information necessary for the preparation of
the reports referred to in Article 12.

2.           The Participating States
shall submit to the Commission, through EURAMET, any information requested by
the European Parliament, the Council or the Court of Auditors concerning the
financial management of EMPIR.

3.           The Commission shall
include the information referred to in paragraph 2 in the reports referred to
in Article 12.

Article 12
Evaluation

1.           By 31 December 2017 the
Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of EMPIR. The Commission shall
prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the
evaluation and observations by the Commission. The Commission shall send that
report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June 2018.

2.           At the end of the Union’s
participation in EMPIR, but no later than 31 December 2024, the Commission
shall conduct a final evaluation of EMPIR. The Commission shall prepare a
report on that evaluation which includes results of that evaluation. The
Commission shall send that report to the European Parliament and the Council.

Article 13
Entry into force

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

Article 14
Addressees

This Decision is addressed to the Member
States.

Done at Brussels,

For the European Parliament                       For
the Council

The President                                                 The
President

ANNEX I

Objectives
of EMPIR

EMPIR shall pursue the following general objectives:

(a)
provide appropriate, integrated and
fit-for-purpose metrology solutions supporting innovation and industrial
competitiveness as well as measurement technologies addressing societal
challenges such as health, environment and energy including support to policy
development and implementation;

(b)
create an integrated European Metrology Research
system with critical mass and active engagement at regional, national, European
and international level.

ANNEX II

Indirect
actions supported by EMPIR

1.           EMPIR may support the
following indirect actions in the area of joint research and technological
development:

1.1.        scientific-technical actions
supporting fundamental scientific metrology laying the basis for all successive
steps including applied metrology research and development and metrology
related services;

1.2.        metrology research to
provide solutions for societal challenges focusing on contributions for energy,
environment and health;

1.3.        research in order to
develop novel measurement instrumentation aiming at industrial take-up of
metrological technologies to stimulate innovation in industry;

1.4.        pre-normative and
co-normative metrology research and development for priority documentary
standards aiming to use the expertise of metrology institutes of the
participating states to support policy implementation and accelerate
innovative products and services to market;

1.5.        metrology capacity-building
activities on different technological levels aiming to achieve a balanced and
integrated metrology system in the participating states.

2.           EMPIR may support further
actions for the dissemination and exploitation of results of metrology
research.

EMPIR may support other actions specifically
addressing metrology institutes which have no or limited scientific
capabilities, by supporting them in using other European Union, national or
regional programmes for training and mobility, cross-border cooperation or
investment in metrology infrastructure.

3.           EMPIR may support organisation
of networking activities to promote EMPIR and maximise its impact.

4.           The indirect actions referred
to in point 1 shall be carried out by NMI and DI. However, EMPIR shall encourage
and support the participation of other entities. This approach is expected to
lead to around 15% of the budget of EMPIR going to those entities.

ANNEX III

Implementation
and governance of EMPIR

I           Role of EURAMET

1.           EURAMET shall be
responsible for implementing EMPIR, subject to Article 3. It shall
manage the Union’s financial contribution to EMPIR and shall be responsible for
preparing and implementing the annual work plan, the organisations of calls for
proposals, the handling of proposal evaluation and ranking and any other
activities resulting from the annual work plan. EURAMET shall be responsible
for grant management including signature of grant agreements, the receipt,
allocation and monitoring of the use of the Union’s financial contribution and
payments to EMPIR participants in the selected projects.

The monitoring of the Union’s financial
contribution shall cover all the activities of control and audit, ex-ante
and/or ex-post control, necessary to carry out the tasks delegated to EURAMET
by the Commission. Those activities shall aim to gain reasonable assurance on
the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, and on the
eligibility of the costs declared under grant agreements.

2.           EURAMET may entrust certain
administrative and logistical tasks in implementing EMPIR to the participating
states.

II         The organisational structure
of EURAMET involved in implementing EMPIR

1.           The EMPIR Committee shall
be EMPIR’s decision-making body.

The EMPIR Committee shall be composed of
representatives of EURAMET members from the participating states. The voting
weights shall be calculated from the national commitments according to a square
root rule.

It shall take in particular decisions on the
strategic research and innovation agenda, the planning of calls for proposals,
the evaluation review procedure, the selection of the projects to be funded
according to the ranking lists and the monitoring of progress of the funded
projects. It shall adopt the annual work plan after obtaining approval from the
Commission.

The Commission shall have observer status in
the meetings of the EMPIR Committee. However, the adoption of the annual work
plan by the EMPIR Committee shall require the prior consent of the Commission.
The EMPIR Committee shall invite the Commission to its meetings and send the
Commission the relevant documents. The Commission may take part in the
discussions in the EMPIR Committee.

2.           The Chairperson of the
EMPIR committee and his/her deputy shall be elected by the EMPIR Committee. The
Chairperson of the EMPIR committee shall be one of the two vice-chairpersons of
EURAMET. The Chairperson of the EMPIR committee shall represent EURAMET in
matters related to EMPIR.

3.           The Research Council shall
be composed of high-level experts from industry, research, academia and
international stakeholder organisations. It shall provide independent strategic
advice on the annual work plan of EMPIR. The members of the Research Council shall
be appointed by the EURAMET General Assembly.

4.           The Secretariat of EURAMET
providing general administrative support for EURAMET shall keep the bank
accounts for EMPIR.

5.           The Management support
unit shall be established as part of the Secretariat of EURAMET and shall be
responsible for the implementation and the day-to-day management of EMPIR.

LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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.    Objectives

              1.5.    Grounds
for the proposal/initiative

              1.6.    Duration
and financial impact

              1.7.    Management
mode(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
contributions

              3.3.    Estimated impact on revenue

LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

1.           FRAMEWORK OF THE
PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE

1.1.        Title of the
proposal/initiative

Participation of the European Union in a European Metrology
Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR) jointly undertaken by several
Member States

1.2.        Policy area(s) concerned
in the ABM/ABB structure[19]

Research and Innovation: Horizon 2020 Framework Programme

1.3.        Nature of the
proposal/initiative

¨ The proposal/initiative relates to a new action

¨ The proposal/initiative relates to a new action
following a pilot project/preparatory action[20]

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

X 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 overall objectives of EMPIR are to:

(1) Provide integrated and fit-for-purpose metrology solutions
supporting innovation and industrial competitiveness as well as measurement
technologies addressing societal challenges such as health, environment and
energy including support to policy development and implementation.

(2) Create an integrated European Metrology Research system with
critical mass and active engagement at regional, national, European and
international level.

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

The main operational objective of this legislative proposal,
namely the Union’s participation in a Joint R&D and Innovation Programme
undertaken between several Member States in the field of metrology, is already
provided for in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for RTD.

The specific objective associated with this operational objective is
the establishment and operation of EMPIR with R&D projects as the main
output.

1.4.3.     Expected result(s) and
impact

Specify the effects
which the proposal/initiative should have on the beneficiaries/groups targeted.

EMPIR will combine Union and national investments
in metrology research in order to provide appropriate, integrated and fit-for-purpose
metrology solutions supporting innovation and industrial competitiveness as
well as measurement technologies addressing societal challenges such as health,
environment and energy.

This will support the creation of an integrated
European Metrology Research system with critical mass and active engagement at
regional, national, European and international level.

1.4.4.     Indicators of results and
impact

Specify the
indicators for monitoring implementation of the proposal/initiative.

The following results are expected that will be measured through
related indicators:

Boost industrial uptake and improve standardisation

Indicators: (a) turnover from new or significantly improved products
and services that can be attributed to the research activities of EMPIR and its
predecessors [target: EUR 400 million], (b) share of industry-driven research
projects [target: 20 %], (c) value of business investment in EMPIR
projects, (d) share of dedicated normative research [target: 10 %], (e)
CEN/CENELEC/ISO/IEC Technical Committees and equivalent standardisation bodies
with potential to benefit directly from EMPIR projects engaging with the
programme.

Underpin a coherent, sustainable and integrated European metrology
landscape to fully exploit the EU potential.

Indicators: (f) share of dedicated national metrology research
investments in Europe coordinated or influenced via the programme [target: 50 %],
(g) participation of non-NMI/DI scientists in the programme [target: double
compared to EMRP] (h) level of investments from Structural Funds and other
European, national or regional programmes in metrology-related activities (i)
European leadership in international metrology committees.

Programme efficiency

Indicators: (j) quality of the proposal submission, evaluation and
selection procedure, (k) time to grant, (l) running costs for operating EMPIR
[target: ≤ 5 %].

Significant socio-economic benefits and contribution to key policy
objectives

This will be assessed as part of the independent interim and final
evaluation, in addition to the other indicators.

1.5.        Grounds for the
proposal/initiative

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

EMPIR will combine Union and national resources and ensure that
metrology research has a greater impact on growth and solving socio-economic
challenges and address the on-going fragmentation and structural weaknesses of
the European metrology research and innovation system.

1.5.2.     Added value of EU
involvement

The added-value of public intervention at EU level lies in the EU’s
capacity to bring together compartmentalised national research programmes, help
design common research and funding strategies across national borders, and
achieve a critical mass of actors and investments required to tackle the
challenges the metrology research system is facing while raising the efficiency
of public spending.

EMPIR will enhance measurement capabilities with strategic impact
for Europe. This will be done in a coherent and non-fragmented way with higher
critical mass and lead to more cost-effective and interoperable solutions.

1.5.3.     Lessons learned from
similar experiences in the past

The interim evaluation of the predecessor EMRP operated under FP7
identified certain shortcomings that have been addressed in the design of EMPIR
(Dedicated support to innovation, standardisation, capacity building and
opening the programme to the best science).

1.5.4.     Compatibility and possible
synergy with other appropriate instruments

EMPIR will contribute to a number of flagship initiatives under
EUROPE 2020 which are affected by metrology research, including ‘Innovation
Union’, ‘A digital agenda for Europe’, ‘Resource-efficient Europe’ and ‘An
industrial policy for the globalisation era’.

EMPIR will strongly contribute to achieving the objectives of Horizon
2020 by supporting topics of direct relevance to Horizon 2020 priorities.

1.6.        Duration and financial
impact

X Proposal/initiative of limited
duration

–
Proposal/initiative in effect from 1/1/2014 to
31/12/2024

–
Financial impact from 2014 to 2020 for commitment
appropriations and 2014 – 2024 for payment appropriations

¨ Proposal/initiative of unlimited
duration

–
Implementation with a start-up period from YYYY
to YYYY,

–
followed by full-scale operation.

1.7.        Management mode(s)
envisaged[21]

¨ Centralised direct management by the Commission

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

–
¨  executive agencies

–
¨  bodies set up by the Communities[22]

–
X  national public-sector bodies/bodies with
public-service mission

–
¨  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

¨ Shared management with the Member States

¨ Decentralised management with third countries

¨ Joint management with international organisations (to be specified)

If more than one
management mode is indicated, please provide details in the ‘Comments’ section.

Comments

A dedicated
implementation structure entitled EURAMET (hereinafter EURAMET) has been
established and is governed by the participating states for managing the
initiative. The Union’s financial contribution to the initiative will be
provided through this organisation.

2.           MANAGEMENT MEASURES

2.1.        Monitoring and reporting
rules

Specify frequency
and conditions.

Once established, the EMPIR will be monitored through annual reports
provided by EURAMET.

This will be accompanied by an interim evaluation conducted not
later than 2017. At the end of the Union’s participation in EMPIR, and not
later than 2024, an independent final evaluation will review the achievement of
objectives, outcomes and impacts.

2.2.        Management and control
system

2.2.1.     Risk(s) identified

1) Capacity of the dedicated implementation structure EURAMET.
to manage the Union’s budget and to protect the EU’s financial interests.

2) Capacity of participating states to finance their contributions
to the programme.

2.2.2.     Control method(s) envisaged

Risk 1: see chapter 2.3.

Risk 2: EU funds only can be released upon evidence of national
financial commitments, both at annual financing agreement level and at the
level of payments towards national participants in the projects. Another
safeguard is that EU funding cannot exceed 50 % of the total public funding
provided in the programme and EU funding cannot cover administrative
expenditure.

2.2.3.     Costs and benefits of
controls and probable non-compliance rate

The control system set up for implementation of the programme will
be designed so as to provide reasonable assurance of achieving adequate
management of the risks relating to the effectiveness and efficiency of the
operations as well as the legality and regularity of the underlying
transactions, taking due account the special nature of EMPIR as public-public
partnership. The control system must strike a balance between trust and
control, taking into account administrative and other costs of controls at all
levels, especially for participants, so that it can best contribute to
achieving the objectives of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

2.3.        Measures to prevent fraud
and irregularities

Specify existing or
envisaged prevention and protection measures.

Article 3 of the Decision establishing EMPIR states that the Union’s
contribution is conditional upon the compliance by EURAMET with the reporting
requirements set out in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
According to Article 8, the Commission may terminate, reduce or suspend its
contribution.

The delegation agreement to be concluded between the Commission and
EURAMET in compliance with Article 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No
966/2012 will provide for the Commission to supervise the activities of
EURAMET, in particular by carrying out audits.

3.           ESTIMATED FINANCIAL
IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE

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

· Existing budget lines in order of multiannual financial
framework headings and budget lines. TABLE TO BE UPDATED AFTER AGREEMENT

Heading of multiannual financial framework || Budget line || Type of expenditure || Contribution

Number [Description ………………………...……….] || Diff./non-diff. ([23]) || from EFTA countries[24] || from candidate countries[25] || from third countries || within the meaning of Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation

1A || 08.0204 Horizontal activities of Horizon 2020 || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 02 01 Leadership in nanotechnologies, advanced materials, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and processing || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 03 01 Improving lifelong health and wellbeing || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 03 02 Improving food security, developing sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bio-economy || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 03 03 Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 03 04 Achieving a European transport system that is resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and seamless || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 08 02 03 05 Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

1A || 09 04 02 01 Leadership in information and communications technology || Diff./non-diff. || YES || YES || YES || YES

3.2.        Estimated impact on
expenditure

3.2.1.     Summary of estimated impact
on expenditure

EUR million (to three decimal places)

Heading of multiannual financial framework: || Number 1A || Heading 1A Competitiveness for growth and jobs

DG: RTD,CNECT || || || Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || Year 2021-2024 || TOTAL[26]

 Operational appropriations || || || || || || || || ||

08 02 02 01 Leadership in nanotechnologies, advanced materials, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing and processing || Commitments || (1) || 5,000 || 8,000 || 8,500 || 8,500 || 8,000 || 7,500 || 7,000 || || 52,500

Payments || (2) || || 0,500 || 5,300 || 8,050 || 8,500 || 8,450 || 7,950 || 13,750 || 52,500

08 02 03 01 Improving lifelong health and wellbeing || Commitments || (1a) || 5,714 || 9,143 || 9,714 || 9,714 || 9,143 || 8,572 || 8,000 || || 60,000

Payments || (2a) || || 0,571 || 6,057 || 9,200 || 9,714 || 9,658 || 9,086 || 15,714 || 60,000

08 02 03 02 Improving food security, developing sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bio-economy || Commitments || (1b) || 1,429 || 2,285 || 2,429 || 2,429 || 2,285 || 2,143 || 2,000 || || 15,000

Payments || (2b) || || 0,143 || 1,514 || 2,300 || 2,429 || 2,414 || 2,271 || 3,929 || 15,000

08 02 03 03 Making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system || Commitments || (1c) || 5,714 || 9,144 || 9,714 || 9,714 || 9,143 || 8,571 || 8,000 || || 60,000

Payments || (2c) || || 0,572 || 6,057 || 9,200 || 9,714 || 9,657 || 9,086 || 15,714 || 60,000

08 02 03 04 Achieving a European transport system that is resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and seamless || Commitments || (1d) || 2,143 || 3,428 || 3,643 || 3,643 || 3,429 || 3,214 || 3,000 || || 22,500

Payments || (2d) || || 0,214 || 2,272 || 3,450 || 3,643 || 3,621 || 3,407 || 5,893 || 22,500

08 02 03 05 Achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy and a sustainable supply of raw materials || Commitments || (1e) || 5,000 || 8,000 || 8,500 || 8,500 || 8,000 || 7,500 || 7,000 || || 52,500

Payments || (2e) || || 0,500 || 5,300 || 8,050 || 8,500 || 8,450 || 7,950 || 13,750 || 52,500

TOTAL appropriations for DG RTD || Commitments || =1+1a - e || 25,000 || 40,000 || 42,500 || 42,500 || 40,000 || 37,500 || 35,000 || || 262,500

Payments || =2+2a - e || || 2,500 || 26,500 || 40,250 || 42,500 || 42,250 || 39,750 || 68,750 || 262,500

09 04 02 01 Leadership in information and communications technology || Commitments || (1f) || || || 5,000 || 5,000 || 7,500 || 10,000 || 10,000 || || 37,500

Payments || (2f) || || || || 0,500 || 5,000 || 5,250 || 7,750 || 19,000 || 37,500

TOTAL appropriations for DG CNECT || Commitments || =1f || || || 5,000 || 5,000 || 7,500 || 10,000 || 10,000 || || 37,500

Payments || =2f || || || || 0,500 || 5,000 || 5,250 || 7,750 || 19,000 || 37,500

|| || (3) || || || || || || || || ||

TOTAL appropriations for DG RTD, CNECT || Commitments || =1+1a - f || 25,000 || 40,000 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 45,000 || || 300,000

Payments || =2+2a – f || || 2,500 || 26,500 || 40,750 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 87,750 || 300,000

 TOTAL operational appropriations || Commitments || (4) || 25,000 || 40,000 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 45,000 || || 300,000

Payments || (5) || || 2,500 || 26,500 || 40,750 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 87,750 || 300,000

 TOTAL appropriations of an administrative nature financed from the envelope for specific programmes(08 01 05) || (6) || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || || 0,975

TOTAL appropriations under HEADING 1A of the multiannual financial framework || Commitments || =4+ 6 || 25,131 || 40,134 || 47,636 || 47,639 || 47,642 || 47,645 || 445,148 || || 300,975

Payments || =5+ 6 || 0,131 || 2,634 || 26,636 || 40,889 || 47,642 || 47,645 || 47,648 || 87,750 || 300,975

This table shows
the annual source of financing of EMPIR. However, the budget for EMPIR will be
implemented by the budget line 08.0204 Horizontal activities of Horizon 2020.

Heading of multiannual financial framework || 1A || Heading 1A Competitiveness for growth and jobs ‘Administrative expenditure’

EUR million (to three decimal places)

|| || || Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || TOTAL

DG: RTD || ||

 Human resources || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

 Other administrative expenditure || || || || || || || ||

TOTAL DG RTD || Appropriations || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

TOTAL appropriations for HEADING 1A of the multiannual financial framework || (Total commitments = Total payments) || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

EUR million (to three decimal places)

|| || || Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || Year 2021 - 2024 || TOTAL

TOTAL appropriations under HEADINGS 1 to 5 of the multiannual financial framework || Commitments || 25,131 || 40,134 || 47,636 || 47,639 || 47,642 || 47,645 || 445,148 || || 300,975

Payments || 0,131 || 2,634 || 26,636 || 40,889 || 47,642 || 47,645 || 47,648 || 87,750 || 300,975

3.2.2.     Estimated impact on
operational appropriations

–
¨  The proposal/initiative does not require the use of operational
appropriations

–
X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of
operational appropriations, as explained below:

Commitment appropriations in EUR million (to three
decimal places)

Indicate objectives and outputs ò || || || Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || || TOTAL

|| ||

Type || Average cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Number || Cost || Total Number || Total Cost

Establishment and operation of the EMPIR || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||

Output\*, \*\* || R&D projects || || 25 || 50,000 || 40 || 80,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 90,000 || 300 || 600,000

Subtotal for specific objective No 1 || 25 || 50,000 || 40 || 80,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 90,000 || 300 || 600,000

TOTAL COST || 25 || 50,000 || 40 || 80,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 95,000 || 47 || 90,000 || 300 || 600,000

1 The EU contribution to the total costs shall not
exceed EUR 300 million.

(\*) The administrative costs of EURAMET e.V.
for the implementation of EMPIR, within a ceiling of EUR 30 million [5 %],
will be covered by the participating States. without any Union contribution.

(\*\*) An average cost of EUR 2 million is assumed for
each EMPIR project. The overall programme budget of EUR 600 million is
estimated to fund approximately 300 projects.

3.2.3.     Estimated impact on
appropriations of an administrative nature

3.2.3.1.  Summary

–
¨  The proposal/initiative does not require the use of appropriations
of an administrative nature

–
X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of
appropriations of an administrative nature, as explained below:

EUR million (to
three decimal places)

|| Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || TOTAL

HEADING 5 of the multiannual financial framework || || || || || || || ||

Human resources || || || || || || || ||

Other administrative expenditure || || || || || || || ||

Subtotal HEADING 5 of the multiannual financial framework || || || || || || || ||

Outside HEADING 5[27] of the multiannual financial framework || || || || || || || ||

Human resources || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

Other expenditure of an administrative nature || || || || || || || ||

Subtotal outside HEADING 5 of the multiannual financial framework || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

TOTAL || 0,131 || 0,134 || 0,136 || 0,139 || 0,142 || 0,145 || 0,148 || 0,975

The administrative
appropriations required will be met by the appropriations of the DG which are
already assigned to management of the action and/or which 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,

3.2.3.2.  Estimated requirements of
human resources

–
¨  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 time
equivalent units

|| Year 2014 || Year 2015 || Year 2016 || Year 2017 || Year 2018 || Year 2019 || Year 2020 || TOTAL

 Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary agents)

08 01 01 01 (Headquarters and Commission’s Representation Offices) || || || || || || || ||

XX 01 01 02 (Delegations) || || || || || || || ||

08 01 05 01 (Indirect research) || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 7

10 01 05 01 (Direct research) || || || || || || || ||

 External personnel (in Full Time Equivalent unit: FTE)[28]

XX 01 02 01 (CA, INT, SNE from the ‘global envelope’) || || || || || || || ||

XX 01 02 02 (CA, INT, JED, LA and SNE in the delegations) || || || || || || || ||

XX 01 04 yy[29] || - at headquarters || || || || || || || ||

- in delegations || || || || || || || ||

XX 01 05 02 (CA, SNE, INT — Indirect research) || || || || || || || ||

10 01 05 02 (CA, SNE, INT — Direct research) || || || || || || || ||

Other budget lines (specify) || || || || || || || ||

TOTAL || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 7

The human
resources required will be met by staff from DG Research & Innovation 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:

Officials: Participation in meetings of the EMPIR committee and the meetings of the EMPIR Research Council as well as workshops and dissemination events Observer in EMPIR proposal evaluations Negotiation and preparation of agreement with the DIS Preparation of annual financing decision and related payments Approval of the annual work plan Monitoring of implementation based on the yearly reports, and coordination of the interim and final evaluations Financial and legal auditing of the implementation of EMPIR

External staff n/a ||

3.2.4.     Compatibility with the
current multiannual financial framework

–
X  Proposal/initiative is compatible with the
current multiannual financial framework,

–
¨  Proposal/initiative will entail reprogramming of the relevant
heading in the multiannual financial framework,

– ¨  Proposal/initiative
requires application of the flexibility instrument or revision of the
multiannual financial framework,

3.2.5.     Third-party contributions

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

Appropriations in EUR million (to three decimal
places)

|| 2014 || 2015 || 2016 || 2017 || 2018 || 2019 || 2020 || Total

Participating States || 25,000 || 40,000 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 45,000 || 300,000

TOTAL appropriations co-financed || 25,000 || 40,000 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 47,500 || 45,000 || 300,000

Co-financing details

A maximum European Union contribution of up to
EUR 300 million shall be provided, subject to a contribution of at least EUR
300 million by the participating states between 2014-2024 from national budgets
to EMPIR.

3.3.        Estimated impact on
revenue

–
X  Proposal/initiative has no financial impact
on revenue,

–
¨  Proposal/initiative has the following financial impact:

–
¨         on own resources

–
¨         on miscellaneous revenue

[1]               Decision No 912/2009/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on the participation by the Community
in a European metrology research and development programme undertaken by
several Member States (OJ L 257 of 30.9.2009).

[2]               The amount is indicative and will depend on the final
amount for DG RTD and DG CNECT under the above mentioned challenge(s)
/theme(s).

[3]               OJ C … [ESC opinion]

[4]               COM(2010)2020 final of 3 March 2010.

[5]               OJ … [H2020 FP]

[6]               OJ L 257, 30.9.2009, p. 12.

[7]               OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

[8]               COM(2012) 174 final of 16 April 2012.

[9]               OJ … [H2020 SP]

[10]             COM(2010) 546 final of 6
October 2010.

[11]             COM(2010) 245 final/2 of 26 August 2010

[12]             COM(2011) 21 of 26 January 2011

[13]             COM(2012) 582 final of 10 October 2012

[14]             OJ L 298 of 26.10.2012.

[15]             OJ L 362 of 31.12.2012.

[16]             OJ … [H2020 RfP]

[17]             OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

[18]             OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.

[19]             ABM: Activity-Based Management — ABB: Activity-Based
Budgeting.

[20]             As referred to in Article 49(6)(a) or (b) of the Financial Regulation.

[21]             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.

[22]             As referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation.

[23]             Diff. = Differentiated appropriations / Non-Diff. = Non-differentiated
appropriations.

[24]             EFTA: European Free Trade Association.

[25]             Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential
candidate countries from the Western Balkans.

[26]             The amount is indicative and will depend on the final
amount for DG RTD and DG CNECT under the above mentioned challenge(s)
/theme(s).

[27]             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.

[28]             CA= Contract Agent; LA = Local
Agent; SNE = Seconded National Expert; INT = agency staff (‘Intérimaire’); JED= ‘Jeune Expert
en Délégation’ (Young Experts
in Delegations).

[29]             Sub-ceiling
for external staff covered by
operational appropriations (former ‘BA’ lines).

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