CELEX: 52005PC0445
Language: en
Date: 2005-09-21
Title: Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the specific Programme implementing the seventh Framework Programme (2007-2011) of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                                      Brussels, 21.9.2005
                                                      COM(2005) 445 final
                                                      2005/0190 (CNS)
                                         Proposal for a
                                   COUNCIL DECISION
   concerning the specific Programme implementing the seventh Framework Programme
      (2007-2011) of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear
                               research and training activities
                                (presented by the Commission)
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 ---pagebreak---                                  EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
   1.       CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSALS
   The Commission adopted its proposal1 for the 7th Framework Programme of the European
   Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to
   2011) on 6 April 2005. The Commission indicated that the activities were to be organised in
   two Specific Programmes corresponding to “indirect” actions on fusion energy research and
   nuclear fission and radiation protection and the “direct” research activities of the Joint
   Research Centre in the field of nuclear energy, and these are the subject of the present
   proposals. The Commission will be presenting proposals for the associated “Rules for
   Participation and Dissemination”.
   The policy context and objectives are those set out in the Communication “Building the ERA
   of knowledge for growth”2.
   The Specific Programmes of the 7th Euratom Framework Programme are designed to address,
   in combination with the necessary national and industrial efforts, the major issues and
   challenges in this field of research in Europe.
   Financial support at a European level offers opportunities to increase the excellence and
   effectiveness of research in a way that cannot be achieved at national level. The Specific
   Programmes of the 7th Euratom Framework Programme represent further consolidation of the
   European Research Area in this sector, achieving critical mass and structures in new areas of
   research and by new means, and further supporting the free movement of ideas, knowledge
   and researchers.
   Throughout the implementation of the Specific Programmes, the potential for European level
   actions to strengthen excellence in research will be utilised to the maximum. This implies
   identifying and supporting existing excellence in this field wherever it exists across the
   European Union as well as creating capacities for future research excellence.
   Where possible, the impact of the Specific Programmes will be enhanced through
   complementarities with other Community programmes, such as the Structural Funds. This is
   in conformity with the approach to be followed in the EC Capacities Specific Programme,
   since an important aspect of the Euratom Specific Programme for indirect actions will also be
   the support for research infrastructures, though in this case in the specific area of nuclear
   science and technology.
   2.       PRIOR CONSULTATION
   In the preparation of current proposals, as for the Framework Programme, the Commission
   has taken into account the views expressed by the other EU institutions and the Member
   States, as well as by many stakeholders in a broad consultation, including the scientific
   community and industry. In addition, the Specific Programme proposals draw from the in-
   1
           COM(2005) 119.
   2
           COM(2005) 118.
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 ---pagebreak---    depth impact assessment undertaken for the 7th Framework Programme proposal3 and the
   outcome of the five year assessment of the Framework Programme4.
   3.         LEGAL ASPECTS
   The present Specific Programme proposals cover the same period as the Framework
   Programme, 2007-2011, which in turn is based on Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty. In
   accordance with this Article, second paragraph, research programmes are drawn up for a
   period of not more than five years. Hence, the present proposals are not for the same duration
   as the EC Specific Programmes.
   The Commission proposes that, unless extenuating circumstances arise, these Specific
   Programmes will be renewed for the period 2012-2013, in accordance with the foreseen
   legislative procedure.
   4.         BUDGETARY IMPLEMENTATION
   The “legislative financial statement” attached to this Decision sets out the budgetary
   implications and the human and administrative resources, and also provides indicative figures
   for the period 2012-2013.
   The Commission intends to set up an executive agency which will be entrusted with certain
   tasks required to implement the specific programme of indirect actions5.
   5.         A COHERENT AND FLEXIBLE IMPLEMENTATION
   5.1.       Adapting to new needs and opportunities
   It is vital that the implementation of the Specific Programmes is sufficiently flexible to enable
   them to remain at the forefront of scientific and technological developments in the nuclear
   field in general and to respond to emerging industrial, policy or societal needs. For the
   indirect actions, this will be achieved primarily through the work programmes which will be
   updated on an annual basis with the assistance of the committees of Member State
   representatives and identify the topics for calls for proposals to be launched. Revisions may
   be made more rapidly in case of new priorities requiring an urgent response, in particular
   arising from unforeseen policy needs.
   This multi-annual programming will benefit from a wide range of inputs to ensure that the
   activities supported maintain direct relevance to the evolving research needs of industry and
   3
            SEC(2005) 430.
   4
            COM (2005) 387.
   5
            Article 54.2 (a) of the Financial Regulation (EC, Euratom) allows the Commission to entrust tasks of
            public authority to executive agencies. However, Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the
            statute for the executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community
            programmes, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004, on a standard financial regulation for
            executive agencies pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 58/2003, are EC Regulations which, consequently,
            would not apply in the Euratom field. The Commission intends to request the Council to extend the
            scope of these regulations to the Euratom Treaty.
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 ---pagebreak---    EU policies in the nuclear field. The external advisory group for energy established under the
   EC Cooperation Specific Programme, with effective multi-disciplinary membership and a
   balance of academic and industrial views, will provide one of these inputs.
   Additional external inputs may also be forthcoming from the technology platforms that it is
   envisaged could be established in certain thematic domains of the Specific Programmes in the
   near future.
   Other forums and groups, such as European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures
   (ESFRI), may provide the Commission with timely advice on opportunities and priorities with
   relevance to the Euratom research sector.
   5.2.     Cross-cutting issues
   Overall coherence in the implementation of the 7th Euratom Framework Programme will be
   ensured by the Commission. The work programmes across the Specific Programmes will be
   revised in a coordinated way to allow cross cutting issues to be fully taken into account.
   The committees of Member State representatives also have an important responsibility in
   assisting the Commission in the effective coherence and coordination of implementation
   across and within Specific Programmes. This implies a strong level of coordination within
   Member States between representatives of different committee configurations.
   Particular attention will be paid to those actions cutting across Euratom and EC Specific
   Programmes, for example the use of advanced reactors in the production of hydrogen, or the
   development of advanced materials. Where feasible in view of the difficulties posed by the
   existence of two Framework Programmes coming under separate Treaties, joint calls may be
   used building on the experience gained in the 6th Framework Programme.
   The following issues are of particular importance, and specific arrangements for a coordinated
   approach are foreseen:
   –        International cooperation: This is an important aspect of the Euratom programme
            and a strategic approach will be taken to promote actions in this respect and to
            address specific issues where there is a mutual interest and benefit.
   –        Research infrastructures: There needs to be close collaboration with the EC
            Capacities programme to ensure support for key nuclear research infrastructures with
            more general research applications.
   –        Link with Community policy: Arrangements for effective coordination within the
            Commission services will be put in place, in particular to ensure that activities
            continue to meet the needs of developments in EU policies. For this purpose, the
            multi-annual programming may draw on the help of user groups of different
            Commission services associated with the policies concerned.
   –        Dissemination and knowledge transfer: The need to foster the uptake of research
            results is a strong feature across the Specific Programmes, with a particular emphasis
            on transferring knowledge between countries, across disciplines and from academia
            to industry, including through the mobility of researchers.
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 ---pagebreak---    –        Science in society: This activity in the EC Capacities programme also has parallels in
            activities in the nuclear sector, and there is a clear potential for mutually beneficial
            cross-fertilisation in areas such as governance and stakeholder issues, especially
            those associated with the local acceptance of controversial facilities.
   6.       SIMPLIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT METHODS
   A significant simplification will be achieved in the implementation of the 7th Framework
   Programme, following the ideas presented in the Commission Working Document of 6 April
   2005 and the extensive dialogue on the basis of this document. Many of the proposed
   measures are to be presented in the Rules for Participation and Dissemination, notably to
   reduce “red tape” significantly and simplify the funding schemes and reporting requirements.
   Within the fission part of the Specific Programme for indirect actions, improvements will be
   proposed that are comparable with those foreseen for actions in the collaborative part of the
   EC programme.
   7.       CONTENT OF THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES
   7.1.     Nuclear research and training activities (indirect actions)
   This Specific Programme covers the following two thematic priorities:
   (i) Fusion energy research: 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:
            –      The realisation of ITER
            –      R&D in preparation of ITER operation
            –      Technology activities in preparation of DEMO
            –      R&D activities for the longer term
            –      Human resources, education and training
            –      Infrastructures
            –      Responding to emerging and unforeseen policy needs.
   (ii) Nuclear fission and radiation protection: to promote the safe use and exploitation of
   nuclear fission and other uses of radiation in industry and medicine. This thematic priority
   includes the following areas of activity:
            –      Management of radioactive waste
            –      Reactor systems
            –      Radiation protection
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 ---pagebreak---              –      Support for and access to research infrastructures
             –      Human resources and training including mobility.
   In general, this Specific Programme represents strong elements of continuity with previous
   framework programmes building on the demonstrated added value of European support of
   this type. There are, in addition, important novelties in this Specific Programme which require
   specific consideration for the implementation:
   –         A strengthened approach to the coordinating of national research programmes in the
             field of nuclear fission and radiation protection.
   –         The joint implementation of ITER in an international framework, the establishment
             of a Euratom Joint Undertaking for ITER, and a further strengthening of the co-
             ordination of the integrated European fusion energy research activities.
   –         A more targeted approach to international cooperation within each theme is foreseen
             with specific cooperation actions to be identified in the work programmes in line
             with the strategic approach for international cooperation foreseen.
   –         A component to allow a flexible response to emerging needs and unforeseen policy
             needs will be supported under each of the themes and the implementation will build
             on the experience of the Scientific Support for Policy and New and Emerging
             Science and Technology schemes introduced in the 6th Framework Programme, as
             well as the Future and Emerging Technology scheme in the ICT area.
   During the lifetime of this Specific Programme, and the foreseen extension to 2013,
   opportunities for the creation of effective Joint Undertakings may arise, for example in the
   field of radioactive waste management6. The Commission services will submit proposals for
   the creation of such undertakings to Council at the appropriate time.
   7.2.      JRC (direct actions)
   The JRC will implement its mission in taking into account the internal evolution within
   Commission services, as well as the European and worldwide context in the nuclear field.
   To this end, the strengthening of JRC relations with Member States research organisations
   will be systematically sought.
   In connection with the Lisbon agenda and upon request of most of JRC stakeholders, the JRC
   will make a significant effort on training and knowledge management. The JRC will pursue
   its R&D activities in areas linked to waste management and environmental impact.
   In nuclear safety, the most important changes are an answer to the Community policy
   developments, new needs expressed by Commission services and to the Community
   involvement in international initiatives, such as Generation IV.
   6
           See the Explanatory Memorandum to the Commission’s revised proposal for the “Nuclear Package” -
           COM(2004) 526, 8.9.2004.
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 ---pagebreak---    The JRC is involved in nuclear safety for 30 years, but the international context has
   significantly changed these very last years and the non-proliferation dimension is becoming
   more important. However, internal evolution of Commission Services also relies on JRC
   continuous support in more traditional areas.
   8.       BUILDING THE ERA OF KNOWLEDGE FOR GROWTH
   Achieving the necessary rapid progress towards a knowledge economy and society requires a
   new ambition and effectiveness in European research. All actors across the European Union –
   national governments, research establishments, industry – have their role.
   All Specific Programmes implementing the 7th Framework Programmes (EC and Euratom)
   are designed to maximise the leverage and impact of European-level research spending within
   the available budget. Key features are: the focus on the thematic priorities in the
   corresponding Specific Programmes with activities and means of implementation designed to
   meet these objectives; a strong element of continuity; a consistent focus on supporting
   existing excellence and creating the capacity for tomorrow’s research excellence; a
   streamlined and simplified management to ensure user friendliness and cost effectiveness; and
   an inbuilt flexibility such that the Framework Programme can respond to new needs and
   opportunities.
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 ---pagebreak---                                                            2005/0190 (CNS)
                                              Proposal for a
                                        COUNCIL DECISION
     concerning the specific Programme implementing the seventh Framework Programme
        (2007-2011) of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear
                                   research and training activities
                                      (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in
   particular the first paragraph of Article 7 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission7,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament8,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee9,
   Whereas:
   (1)     In accordance with Council Decision No xxx/Euratom concerning the seventh
           framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for
           nuclear research and training activities, (2007-2011) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the
           Framework Programme’), the Framework Programme is to be implemented through
           specific programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their
           duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.
   (2)     The Framework Programme is structured in two types of activities: (i) indirect actions
           in fusion energy research and research on nuclear fission and radiation protection, and
           (ii) direct actions for activities of the Joint Research Centre in the field of nuclear
           energy. The activities under (i) should be implemented by this specific programme.
   (3)     The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and
           for the dissemination of research results, for the Framework Programme (hereinafter
           referred to as ‘the rules for participation and dissemination’) should apply to this
           programme.
   (4)     The Framework Programme should complement other EU actions in the area of the
           research policy that are necessary for the overall strategic effort for the
   7
           OJ C , , p. .
   8
           OJ C , , p. .
   9
           OJ C , , p. .
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 ---pagebreak---         implementation of the Lisbon strategy, alongside in particular with those on education,
        training, competitiveness and innovation, industry, health, consumer protection,
        employment, energy, transport and environment.
   (5)  With reference to the Council Decision of 26 November 2004 amending the directives
        of negotiations on ITER10, the realisation of ITER in Europe, in a broader approach to
        fusion energy, will be the central feature of the activities on fusion research carried out
        under the Framework Programme.
   (6)  The EU activities to contribute to the realisation of ITER, and in particular those
        necessary for starting the construction of ITER at Cadarache and executing the ITER
        Technology R&D during the Framework Programme shall be steered by a joint
        undertaking within the meaning of Title II, Chapter 5 of the Treaty .
   (7)  Aspects of research and technological development in the field of nuclear fission
        science and technology may also be amenable to implementation through Joint
        Undertakings established under Title II, Chapter 5 of the Treaty.
   (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 into the world-wide research community. Therefore, this specific
        programme should be open to the participation of countries having concluded
        agreements to this effect and should be also open on the project level, and on the basis
        of mutual benefit, to the participation of entities from third countries and of
        international organisations for scientific cooperation.
   (9)  Research activities carried out within this programme should respect fundamental
        ethical principles, including those which are reflected in the Charter of Fundamental
        Rights of the European Union.
   (10) The Framework Programme should contribute towards promoting sustainable
        development.
   (11) Sound financial management of the Framework Programme and its implementation
        should be ensured in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, as well as
        ease of access for all participants, in compliance 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 and any future amendments.
   (12) Appropriate measures should also be taken to prevent irregularities and fraud and the
        necessary steps should 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 and
   10
        Not published in the OJ.
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 ---pagebreak---           any future amendments, Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18
          December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests11,
          (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 irregularities12 and
          Regulation (EC) No 1074/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council
          concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)13.
   (13)   Each thematic area should have its own budget line in the General Budget of the
          European Communities.
   (14)   In the implementation of this programme adequate attention needs to be paid to gender
          mainstreaming, as well as to, inter alia, the working conditions, transparency of
          recruitment processes, and career development as regards the researchers recruited on
          projects and programmes funded under the actions of this programme, for which the
          Commission Recommendation of 11 March 2005 on the European Charter for
          Researchers and on a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers14 offers a
          reference framework.
   (15)   The Scientific and Technical Committee has been consulted,
   HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
                                                Article 1
   The specific programme for nuclear research and training activities in the fields of Fusion
   Energy, Nuclear Fission and Radiation Protection under the 7th Euratom Framework
   Programme, hereinafter the “Specific Programme” is hereby adopted for the period from 1
   January 2007 to 31 December 2011.
                                                Article 2
   The Specific Programme shall support the activities for research and training on nuclear
   energy, supporting the whole range of research actions carried out in the following thematic
   areas:
          (a)      fusion energy research;
          (b)      research on nuclear fission and radiation protection.
   Within the field of Fusion energy research, a joint undertaking established under Title II,
   Chapter 5 of the Treaty shall be created for managing and administering the European
   contribution to ITER as well as complementary activities aimed at the fast realisation of
   fusion energy.
   11
           OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1.
   12
           OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.
   13
           OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.
   14
           C(2005) 576.
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 ---pagebreak---    The objectives and the broad lines of those activities are set out in Annex.
                                                 Article 3
   In accordance with Article 3 of the Framework Programme, the amount deemed necessary for
   the execution of the Specific Programme shall be EUR 2 553 million, of which 15 % shall be
   for the Commission’s administrative expenditure.
                   Fusion energy research                                         2 159
                   Nuclear Fission and radiation protection                       394
                                                 Article 4
   1.       All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out
            in compliance with fundamental ethical principles.
   2.       The following research shall not be financed under this programme:
            –      research activities that are prohibited in all the Member States,
            –      research activities to be carried out in a Member State where such research is
                   prohibited.
                                                 Article 5
   1.       The specific programme shall be implemented by means of the funding schemes
            established in Annex II to the Framework Programme.
   2.       The rules for participation and dissemination shall apply to this Specific Programme.
                                                 Article 6
   1.       The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the
            specific programme, setting out in greater detail the objectives and scientific and
            technological priorities set out in Annex, the funding schemes to be used for the topic
            on which proposals are invited, and the timetable for implementation.
   2.       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.
   3.       The work programme will specify the criteria on which proposals for indirect actions
            under the funding schemes shall be evaluated and projects selected. The criteria will
            be those of excellence, impact and implementation and within this framework
            additional requirements, weightings and thresholds may be further specified or
            complemented in the work programme.
   4.       The work programme may identify:
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 ---pagebreak---          (a)      organisations that receive subscriptions in the form of a membership fee;
         (b)      support actions for the activities of specific legal entities.
                                               Article 7
   1.      The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the specific
           programme.
   2.      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 to it shall be as laid down in Council Decision
           84/338/Euratom, ECSC, EEC of 29 June 1984 dealing with structures and procedures
           for the management and coordination of Community research, development and
           demonstration activities15. For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in
           the Council Decision of 16 December 1980 setting up a Consultative Committee for
           the fusion programme, as amended by Council Decision 2005/336/Euratom of 18
           April 200516.
   3.      The Commission shall regularly inform the committee of the overall progress of the
           implementation of the specific programme, and shall provide it with information
           about all RTD actions funded under this programme.
   This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
   Done at Brussels,
                                                 For the Council
                                                 The President
   15
          OJ L 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
   16
          OJ L 108, 29.4.2005, p. 64.
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 ---pagebreak---                                               ANNEX
      SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES, BROAD LINES OF THE
                                  THEMES AND ACTIVITIES
   1.     INTRODUCTION
          Nuclear power is the principal carbon-free source of base load electricity in the EU,
          totalling some 135GWe of installed capacity and accounting for one-third of current
          electricity generation. It therefore plays a key role in limiting the EU’s emissions of
          greenhouse gases, and makes an important contribution to improving the Union’s
          independence, security and diversity of energy supply.
          In the longer term, nuclear fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of
          clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this
          ultimate goal. The realisation of the ITER project therefore lies at the heart of the
          present EU strategy, though must be accompanied by a strong and focused European
          R&D programme to prepare for the exploitation of ITER and to develop the
          technologies and knowledge base that will be needed during its operation and
          beyond.
          On the other hand, nuclear fission remains a viable option for those Member States
          wishing to avail themselves of this technology for a balanced mix of their energy
          supplies. Research and training activities are of paramount importance in ensuring
          continued high levels of nuclear safety both now and in the future, maintaining the
          progress towards implementation of sustainable waste management solutions, and
          improving efficiency and competitiveness of the sector as a whole. Research in
          radiation protection constitutes an essential aspect of this policy, ensuring optimal
          safety of the public and workforce in all medical and industrial applications.
          In all domains, the right level of investment in research is essential if Europe is to
          remain competitive; for maximum effectiveness this requires a concerted approach at
          the EU level with continued co-operation between Member States and significant
          efforts to maintain infrastructures, competences and know-how. In general, research
          will also be needed to explore new scientific and technological opportunities and to
          respond in a flexible way to new policy needs that arise during the course of the
          Framework Programme.
   2.     THEMATIC AREAS OF RESEARCH
   2.1.   Fusion energy
          The construction of ITER at Cadarache in France, and of “Broader Approach”
          projects to accelerate the development of fusion energy, will take place within the
          framework of international co-operation. An international ITER agreement will
          establish the ITER Organisation. The construction of ITER and Broader Approach
          projects, and their exploitation together with other facilities in international
          collaboration will expand such collaboration to an unprecedented level. This will
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 ---pagebreak---    provide significant benefits to Europe, in particular in terms of efficiency and
   possible cost sharing.
   The Domestic Agency for ITER will be established as a Joint Undertaking under the
   EURATOM Treaty. It will provide the means for EURATOM to discharge its
   international obligations under the ITER Agreement and to ensure that EURATOM
   provides in an efficient and coherent manner the European contribution to ITER and
   to Broader Approach projects, including the R&D activities in support of these
   projects.
   Europe’s leading position in fusion energy research is due to the combination of a
   single and fully integrated European fusion programme of the European Research
   Area (ERA) type, strong continuous Community support, co-ordination by
   EURATOM, and the development of human capital in the EURATOM Fusion
   Associations. The Fusion Associations are centres of excellence in fusion research
   and have an extensive network of collaborations, largely based on their experimental
   facilities. The outstanding technology developments achieved by EURATOM in
   contributing to the ITER Engineering Design Activities and the successful
   exploitation of the JET facilities have contributed significantly to further enhancing
   the strong cohesion of the European fusion programme. This has also given Europe
   the knowledge and experience needed for broad collaborative efforts in all aspects of
   fusion energy research, including the realisation of ITER and Broader Approach
   projects. Building on these achievements, the organisation and management of FP7
   will ensure that the R&D will be effectively and efficiently co-ordinated for the
   fulfilment of the near and long term goals of the programme.
   The rapid development of fusion also requires a wide industrial base to ensure a
   timely deployment of fusion energy. European industry has already contributed
   substantially to the ITER Engineering Design Activities. During FP7, European
   industry, including SMEs, will play a leading role in the construction of ITER and
   will position itself to participate fully in the development of fusion power
   technologies for DEMO (a "demonstration" fusion power station) and future fusion
   power plants.
   ITER and the European fusion energy research programme will contribute to some of
   the urgent actions identified in the report of the High Level Group (“Kok Report”) as
   necessary to make progress in the Lisbon strategy. In particular, ITER will become a
   magnet for the best fusion scientists and engineers and high technology industries.
   This will create benefits for both the European fusion programme and the overall
   scientific and technical knowledge base. The skills and knowledge which will be
   acquired by European industry when building systems and components to meet the
   highly demanding technical requirements of the ITER device will help boost its
   competitiveness.
   Overall Objective
   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.
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 ---pagebreak---    Activities
   (i) The realisation of ITER
   This includes activities for the joint realisation of ITER as an international research
   infrastructure:
   – The EU will have a special responsibility within the ITER Organisation as the
       host of the project and will assume a leading role, in particular regarding site
       preparation, establishing the ITER Organisation, management and staffing, plus
       general technical and administrative support.
   – EU participation in ITER as a Party will include contributions to the construction
       of equipment and installations which are within the perimeter of the ITER site and
       necessary for its exploitation and support to 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.
   (ii) R&D in preparation of ITER operation
   A focused physics and technology programme will aim at consolidation of ITER
   project choices and preparation for a rapid start-up of ITER operation, reducing
   significantly the time and cost needed for ITER to achieve its baseline objectives. It
   will be executed through co-ordinated experimental, theoretical and modelling
   activities using the JET facilities and other devices in the Associations, it will ensure
   that Europe has the necessary impact on the ITER project, and it will prepare for a
   strong European role in its exploitation. This programme will include:
   – assessment of specific key technologies for ITER operation through the
       completion and exploitation of the JET Enhancements (first wall, heating systems,
       diagnostics);
   – exploration of ITER operating scenarios by means of targeted experiments on JET
       and other facilities, and co-ordinated modelling activities.
   During FP7, a review will be carried out of the facilities in the programme,
   examining the possibility of phasing out existing facilities, and considering the need
   for new devices in parallel to ITER exploitation. The review will be used as a basis
   for the possible support of new or upgraded devices in order to ensure that the
   programme will maintain an adequate set of fusion facilities for the relevant R&D.
   (iii) Technology activities in preparation of DEMO
   Key technologies and materials required for the licensing, construction and operation
   of the DEMO power plant will be further developed in 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:
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 ---pagebreak---    – establishment of a dedicated project team and implementation of the Engineering
      Validation and Engineering Design Activities (EVEDA) to prepare for the
      construction of the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF),
      which will be used for testing materials of a fusion power station - an essential
      pre-condition for the licensing of DEMO;
   – development, irradiation testing and modelling of low activation and radiation
      resistant materials; development of the key technologies required for fusion power
      plant operation; conceptual design activities of DEMO, including safety and
      environmental aspects.
   (iv) R&D activities for the longer term
   Building on the activities aimed specifically at ITER and DEMO, the fusion
   programme will develop competences and enlarge the knowledge base in fields
   which are strategically relevant to future fusion power stations. These research
   activities will lead to enhanced technical feasibility and economic viability of fusion
   power. Specific actions for these purposes in FP7 will include:
   – improved concepts for magnetic confinement schemes will be studied on those
      concepts offering a high reactor potential. Work will concentrate on completion of
      the W7-X stellarator; utilisation of existing devices for expansion of the
      experimental databases; and appraisal of the future perspectives for these
      configurations;
   – an experimental fusion physics programme will be carried out with the objective
      of realising a comprehensive understanding of fusion plasmas aimed at the
      optimisation of power station design;
   – theory and further modelling with the ultimate aim of a comprehensive
      understanding of reactor-grade fusion plasmas will be pursued;
   – studies of the sociological aspects and economics of fusion power generation will
      be undertaken, and actions aimed at the promotion of public awareness and
      understanding of fusion will be pursued;
   – the existing activity in Inertial Fusion Energy, which maintains a watching brief
      on Member States’ civil research activities on inertial confinement will continue.
   (v) Human resources, education and training
   Ensuring adequate human resources and a high level of cooperation within the
   programme, 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
      programme, in order to promote enhanced collaboration and integration of the
      programme, and to foster international co-operation;
   – high-level training for engineers and researchers at post-graduate and post-
      doctoral level, including the use of facilities in the programme as training
      platforms and dedicated seminars and workshops;
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 ---pagebreak---         – promotion of innovation and exchange of know-how with related universities,
            research institutes and industry.
        (vi) Infrastructures
        The realisation of ITER in Europe, in the international framework of the ITER
        Organisation, will be an element of the new research infrastructures with a strong
        European dimension.
        (vii) Responding to emerging and unforeseen policy needs
        A “fast track” fusion development programme could bring fusion energy earlier to
        the market, as part of a wider policy of addressing the issues of the security of
        Europe’s energy supply, climate change, and sustainable development. The primary
        objective and a major milestone of the “fast track” would be an earlier realisation of
        DEMO. In FP7, this would involve activities and projects embedded in the
        international Broader Approach to fusion energy, undertaken by EURATOM in
        collaboration with ITER partners.
   2.2. Nuclear fission and radiation protection
        Indirect actions will be undertaken in five principal areas of activity detailed below.
        However, important cross-cutting links exist throughout the programme, and
        interactions between different activities must be adequately accommodated. Crucial
        in this respect are support for training activities and research infrastructures. Training
        needs must constitute a key aspect of all EU-funded projects in this sector, and these
        together with support for infrastructures will be an essential component in addressing
        the nuclear competence issue.
        A common European view on key problems and approaches is required in
        accordance with the needs of strengthening the European Research Area. Links will
        be established among national programmes and networking will be promoted with
        international organisations and third countries including USA, NIS, Canada and
        Japan. Where there is a clear Community interest, EURATOM must play a full role
        in existing forums co-ordinating RTD (research and technological development)
        activities at the international level. Coordination will also be assured where
        appropriate with the programme of direct actions carried out by the JRC in this field
        as well as with indirect actions under fusion energy research.
        Equally important links must be established with research in the EC Framework
        Programme, in particular in the activities of European standards, education and
        training, environmental protection, material science, governance, common
        infrastructures, security, safety culture and energy. International collaboration will be
        a key feature of the activities in many of the thematic areas.
        (i) Management of radioactive waste
        Objectives
        Through implementation-oriented RTD, the activities aim 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, to
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 ---pagebreak---    underpin the development of a common European view on the main issues related to
   the management and disposal of waste, and to investigate ways of reducing the
   amount and/or hazard of the waste by partitioning and transmutation or other
   techniques.
   Activities
   – Geological disposal: RTD in the field of geological disposal of high-level and/or
       long-lived radioactive waste involving 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.
   – Partitioning & Transmutation: RTD in all technical areas of partitioning and
       transmutation (P&T) to develop pilot facilities and demonstration systems for the
       most advanced partitioning processes and transmutation systems, involving sub-
       critical and critical systems, with a view to reducing the volumes and hazard of
       high-level long-lived radioactive waste issuing from treatment of spent nuclear
       fuel. Research will also explore the potential of concepts that produce less waste
       in nuclear energy generation, including the more efficient use of fissile material in
       existing reactors.
   (ii) Reactor systems
   Objectives
   The aims of these actions are to ensure the continued safe operation of existing
   installations and, as a contribution to enhancing diversity and security of supply and
   combating global warming, to explore the potential of more advanced technology to
   deliver an even safer, more resource-efficient and more competitive exploitation of
   nuclear energy.
   Activities
   – Nuclear installation safety: RTD in operational safety of current and future
       nuclear installations, especially plant life assessment and management, safety
       culture, 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.
   – Sustainable nuclear systems: RTD to improve the efficiency of present systems
       and fuels and, in collaboration with the international efforts in this field such as
       the Generation IV International Forum, to investigate aspects of selected advanced
       reactor systems in order to assess their potential, proliferation resistance and long-
       term sustainability, including activities in the field of basic research (especially
       material science) and the study of the fuel cycle and innovative fuels.
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 ---pagebreak---    (iii) Radiation protection
   Objectives
   The safe use of radiation in medicine and industry relies on a sound radiation
   protection policy and its effective implementation. Research plays a key role in
   maintaining and improving the standards of protection, and this is a common
   objective of all activities in the programme. Research also has the important
   objectives of underpinning Community policies and their effective implementation
   and responding rapidly and effectively to emerging needs.
   A key objective of this research will be to help resolve the controversy over the risk
   from exposures to radiation at low and protracted doses. Resolution of this scientific
   and policy issue has potentially important cost and/or health implications for the use
   of radiation in both medicine and industry.
   Activities
   – Quantification of 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 from cellular and molecular biology research.
   – Medical uses of radiation: Enhance the safety and efficacy of medical uses of
       radiation in diagnosis and therapy (including nuclear medicine) 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 (including the rehabilitation of accidentally
       contaminated territories) in Europe through the development of common tools and
       strategies and demonstrate their efficacy in operational environments.
   – Malevolent uses of radiation or radioactive material: Develop robust and
       practicable approaches to manage the impact of malevolent uses (or threatened
       uses) of radiation or radioactive material including direct and indirect health
       effects and contamination of the environment, particularly inhabited areas and
       food and water supplies.
   – Other topics: National research activities in other areas (e.g. natural radiation,
       radioecology, protection of the environment, dosimetry, occupational exposure,
       risk governance, etc) will be more effectively integrated.
   (iv) Infrastructures
   Objectives
   Research infrastructures are an essential part of RTD in nuclear science and
   technology and the radiological sciences, ranging in size from very large and
   expensive plant and laboratory networks to much smaller facilities such as databases,
   numerical simulation tools and tissue banks. The objectives of the programme are to
   provide support for key infrastructures where there is clear EU added value,
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 ---pagebreak---    especially in order to establish critical mass and for the replacement of ageing
   facilities such as e.g. research reactors. This will consolidate the success of previous
   Community programmes, which have facilitated transnational access to such
   infrastructures, and contribute to maintaining the high standards of technical
   achievement, innovation and safety in the European nuclear sector.
   Infrastructures also make an important contribution to the training of scientists and
   engineers.
   Activities
   – Supporting infrastructures: Support for the design, refurbishment, construction
      and/or operation of key research infrastructures required in any of the above
      thematic areas; for example: underground laboratories for research on geological
      disposal of radioactive waste, pilot/test facilities for partitioning and transmutation
      devices, reactor components and systems, hot cells, facilities for severe accident
      testing and thermal hydraulic testing, material testing reactors, numerical
      simulation tools and radiobiology facilities, databases and tissue banks for use in
      radiation protection research.
   – Access to infrastructures: Facilitate transnational access to existing and future
      infrastructures by individual research workers and research teams.
   (v) Human resources and training
   Objectives
   Owing to the concern in all sectors of nuclear fission and radiation protection over
   maintaining the required high level of expertise and human resources, and the
   implications this may have especially on the ability to retain current high levels of
   nuclear safety, the objectives of the programme will be to support, through a variety
   of measures, the spreading of scientific competence and know-how throughout the
   sector. These measures aim to guarantee the availability of suitably qualified
   researchers and technicians, for instance through improved coordination between EU
   educational institutions in order to ensure qualifications are equivalent across all
   Member States, or by facilitating the training and mobility of students and scientists.
   Only a truly European approach can ensure the required incentives and harmonised
   levels of higher education and training, thus facilitating the mobility of a new
   generation of scientists and catering for the career-long training needs of engineers
   faced with tomorrow’s scientific and technological challenges in an increasingly
   integrated nuclear sector.
   Activities
   – Training: Co-ordination 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.
   – Mobility of research workers: Support principally through grants and
      fellowships for the increased mobility of scientists and engineers between
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 ---pagebreak---          different universities and institutes in Member States and also in countries outside
         the EU. Special assistance may be provided in the case of research workers from
         the NIS.
   3. ETHICAL ASPECTS
      During the implementation of this 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 EU, 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 Biomedicine 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 (BTWC), International Treaty on Plant
      Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, and the relevant World Health
      Organisation (WHO) resolutions.
      Account will also be taken to the opinions of the European Group of Advisers on the
      Ethical Implications of Biotechnology (1991-1997) 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
      that the Community pays full regard to the welfare requirements of animals in
      formulating and implementing Community policies including research. Council
      Directive 86/609/EEC 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 programme, scientific advances and national and international
      provisions will be regularly monitored by the Commission so as to take account of
      any developments.
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 ---pagebreak---                           LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
   1.       NAME OF THE PROPOSAL :
   Proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific programme for nuclear research and
   training activities under the 7th Euratom Framework Programme
   2.       ABM / ABB FRAMEWORK
            Fusion energy research:
            – The realisation of ITER
            – R&D in preparation of ITER operation
            – Technology activities in preparation of DEMO
            – R&D activities for the longer term
            – Human resources, education and training
            – Infrastructures
            – Responding to emerging and unforeseen policy needs
            Research on nuclear fission and radiation protection:
            – Management of radioactive waste
            – Reactor systems
            – Radiation protection
            – Infrastructures
            – Human resources and training
   3.       BUDGET LINES
   3.1.     Budget lines (operational lines and related technical and administrative
            assistance lines) including headings:
   08 11 01 01 Controlled thermonuclear fusion; 08 11 01 02 Management of radioactive
   waste; 08 11 01 03 Radiation protection; 08 11 02 Other activities in the field of nuclear
   technologies and safety
   (final budgetary nomenclature for FP7 will be established in due course)
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 ---pagebreak---    3.2.      Duration of the action and of the financial impact:
   2007-2011 subject to the approval of new financial perspectives framework
   3.3.      Budgetary characteristics (add rows if necessary):
                                                                              Contributions Heading in
      Budget                                                   EFTA
                  Type of expenditure         New                            from applicant  financial
       line                                                contribution
                                                                                countries   perspective
    08
                   Non-         Diff17/       YES               NO                YES        No [1a]
                   comp
   XX.01           Non-
                   comp          Non-          NO               NO                NO        No [ 1a…]
                                diff18
   XX.01.05
                   Non-          Non-         YES               NO                YES       No [ 1a…]
                   comp          diff
   17
            Differentiated appropriations.
   18
            Non-differentiated appropriations here after referred to as NDA.
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 ---pagebreak---    4.          SUMMARY OF RESOURCES
   4.1.        Financial Resources
   4.1.1.      Summary of commitment appropriations (CA) and payment appropriations (PA)19
                                                                                 EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
                              Section
                                no.
                                              2007        2008        2009       2010        2011        Total
        Expenditure type
      Operational expenditure20
      Commitment
      Appropriations (CA)
                                8.1      a   280,916       358,377    477,708    493,220      527,103  2.137,324
      Payment                                112,366       227,626    354,780    440,367    1.002,185  2.137,324
      Appropriations (PA)                b                                                          21
       Administrative expenditure within reference amount22
      Technical          &
      administrative           8.2.4     c
      assistance (NDA)                      177,503   190,795       197,945    203,300    184,645      954,188
                                            TOTAL REFERENCE AMOUNT
      Commitment
      Appropriations
                                 a+c         458,419       549,172    675,653    696,520      711,748  3.091,512
      Payment                                                                             1.186,830
      Appropriations
                                 b+c     289,869      418,421       552,725    643,667    23           3.091,512
      Administrative expenditure not included in reference amount24
      Human resources and
      associated              8.2.5 d
      expenditure (NDA)                  4,986        5,085        5,187       5,291     5,397         25,946
      Administrative costs,
      other than human
      resources         and
      associated costs, not
                              8.2.6 e
      included in reference
      amount (NDA)                             0,148        0,151       0,154     0,157         0,160       0,770
   Total indicative financial cost of intervention
   19
             These figures refer to the expenditure for the entire Euratom Framework Programme - see
             COM(2005) 119.
   20
             Expenditure that does not fall under Chapter xx 01 of the Title xx concerned.
   21
             Payment appropriations refers to 2011 and following years.
   22
             Expenditure within article xx 01 05 of Title xx.
   23
             Payment appropriations refers to 2011 and following years.
   24
             Expenditure within chapter xx 01 other than articles xx 01 05.
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 ---pagebreak---       TOTAL CA including           a+c
      cost      of      Human      +d
      Resources                     +e    463,553      554,408   680,994   701,968   717,305        3.118,228
      TOTAL PA including           b+c
      cost      of      Human      +d     295,003      423,657   558,066   649,115   1.192,38725
                                                                                                    3.118,228
      Resources                     +e
   Co-financing details
   If the proposal involves co-financing by Member States, or other bodies (please specify
   which), an estimate of the level of this co-financing should be indicated in the table below
   (additional lines may be added if different bodies are foreseen for the provision of the co-
   financing):
                                                                                EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
       Co-financing body
                                                                                      n + 5
                                                                                      and
                                            Year      n+1      n+2     n+3     n+4               Total
                                                                                      later
                                            n
       ……………………                       f
       TOTAL CA including co-        a+c
       financing                    +d+
                                     e+f
   4.1.2.     Compatibility with Financial Programming
              ⌧     Proposal is compatible with next financial programming (Commission’s
                    February 2004 Communication on the financial perspectives 2007-2013
                    COM (2004) 101).
                    Proposal will entail reprogramming of the relevant heading in the financial
              perspective.
                    Proposal may require application of the provisions of the Interinstitutional
              Agreement26 (i.e. flexibility instrument or revision of the financial perspective).
   4.1.3.     Financial impact on Revenue
                    Proposal has no financial implications on revenue
              ⌧     Proposal has financial impact – the effect on revenue is as follows:
   Certain Associated States may contribute to the funding of the framework programmes.
   25
            Payment appropriations refers to 2011 and following years.
   26
            See points 19 and 24 of the Interinstitutional agreement.
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 ---pagebreak---    In accordance with Article 161 of the Financial Regulation, the Joint Research Centre may
   benefit from revenue from various types of competitive activities and from other services
   provided for outside bodies.
   In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, certain revenue may be used to
   finance specific items.
                                                                         EUR million (to one decimal place)
                                                    Prior to              Situation following action
                                                     action
         Budget line          Revenue              [Year       [Yea [n+1] [n+2] [n+3 [n+4] [n+5]
                                                    n-1]        r n]                       ]
                     a) Revenue in absolute terms
                     b) Change in revenue           ∆
   4.2.      Human Resources FTE (including officials, temporary and external staff) –
             see detail under point 8.2.1.
       Annual requirements           2007         2008        2009      2010       2011
       Total number of 1.848                    1.848        1.848     1.848      1.848
       human resources27            (+ 15)      (+ 25)       (+ 15)    (+ 5)
   5.        CHARACTERISTICS AND OBJECTIVES
   5.1.      Need to be met in the short or long term
   This Specific Programme addresses the need to enhance the excellence and innovation and
   to ensure cooperation and effectiveness through support for research and training in the
   areas of (i) Fusion Energy Research and (ii) Nuclear Fission and radiation protection.
   5.2.      Value-added of Community involvement and coherence of the proposal with
             other financial instruments and possible synergy
   The value added of the support to be provided in this Specific Programme will be to
   strengthen nuclear research in the area (i) Fusion Energy Research and (ii) Nuclear Fission
   and radiation protection on Community level. Whenever appropriate, synergies and
   complementarity will be sought with other community policies and programmes.
   27
           Figures indicated in the table refer only to the staff financed by the establishment plan for all indirect
           actions under the responsibility of DGs RTD, INFSO, TREN, ENTR and FISH, including 60
           additional staff positions for ITER. Therefore these figures do not comprise the posts of the
           establishment plan from the operating budget and the posts from the JRC's establishment plan - see
           documents COM(2005) 439 & 445.
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 ---pagebreak---    5.3.     Objectives, expected results and related indicators of the proposal in the
            context of the ABM framework
   1. Fusion Energy Research: Developing the knowledge base for, and realising ITER asthe
   major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations which are safe,
   sustainable, environmentally responsible, and economically viable.
   2. Nuclear Fission and Radiation Protection: Establishing a sound scientific and technical
   basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived
   radioactive waste, promoting safer, more resource-efficient and competitive exploitation of
   nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man
   and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation.
   Performance indicators will be developed at three levels. Quantitative and qualitative
   indicators will be developed to show the path or direction of scientific and technical
   progress, such as new standards and tools, scientific techniques, patent applications and
   licence agreements for new products, process and services.
   Management indicators will be developed to monitor performance internally and support
   senior management decision making. These could include level of budget execution, time to
   contract and time to payment.
   Outcome (impact) indicators will be used to assess the overall effectiveness of the research
   against high level objectives. These could include assessment at the aggregate Framework
   Programme Level (e.g. impact on the achievement of the Lisbon, Goeteborg, Barcelona and
   other objectives) and assessment at the SP level (e.g. contribution made to the EU S&T and
   economic performance).
   5.4.     Method of Implementation (indicative)
            Show below the method(s) chosen for the implementation of the action.
                  ⌧ Centralised Management
                          ⌧       Directly by the Commission
                          ⌧       Indirectly by delegation to:
                                ⌧         Executive Agencies
                                ⌧         Bodies set up by the Communities as referred to in art.
                                          185 of the Financial Regulation
                                          National public-sector bodies/bodies with public-
                                          service mission
                  ‫ ٱ‬Shared or decentralised management
                              ‫ٱ‬   With Member states
                              ‫ٱ‬   With Third countries
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 ---pagebreak---                      ‫ ٱ‬Joint management with international organisations (please specify)
            The Commission proposes a centralised management of this programme, both
            directly by the Commission and indirectly by delegation to an Executive Agency or
            to structures created according to the Euratom Treaty.
              Part of the Programme will be executed through the European Legal Entity for
              ITER (Barcelona).
              For certain parts of the programme, where the link between the detailed follow-up
              of the actual projects funded and the development of S&T policy is clear, an
              executive agency will be entrusted with the administration of calls and evaluations
              and will perform such tasks as the reception and administrative management of
              proposals submitted, inviting and paying expert evaluators (chosen by the
              Commission), providing logistical support to proposal evaluation and possible
              further tasks, such as financial viability checking and provision of statistics. The
              continued possibility to sub-contract specific tasks to private companies (e.g. for
              the development, operation and support of IT tools) will not be ruled out. The
              evaluation, contracting and project management of the projects will be carried out
              by the Commission services, in order to maintain the close link between such
              activities and policy formulation.
   6.         MONITORING AND EVALUATION
   Monitoring and evaluation aspects are set out in the Legislative Financial Statement of the
   proposal of the 7th framework programme, COM(2005) 119 final.
   7.         ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES
   Appropriate measures should also be taken to prevent irregularities and fraud and the necessary
   steps should 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 Communities28, Commission Regulation (EC,
   Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of
   Council Regulation 1605/200229, Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December
   1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests30, (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 irregularities31 and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the
   Council concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)32.
   28
            OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.
   29
            OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.
   30
            OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1.
   31
            OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.
   32
            OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.
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 ---pagebreak--- 8.          DETAILS OF RESOURCES
8.1.        Objectives of the proposal in terms of their financial cost
                                                                                            Commitment appropriations in EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
(Headings        of     Year 2007        Year 2008       Year 2009       Year 2010         Year 2011       Year 2012        Year 2013          TOTAL
Objectives, actions                                                                                       (indicative)     (indicative)
and outputs should
be provided)        No.       Total  No.       Total No.       Total No.       Total   No.       Total No.       Total  No.       Total   No.     Total
                    outputs   cost   outputs   cost  outputs   cost  outputs   cost    outputs   cost  outputs   cost   outputs   cost    outputs cost
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVE No.1
33
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVE No.21
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVE No.31
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVE No.41
OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVE No51
33
          As described under Section 5.3.
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 ---pagebreak--- TOTAL COST 356,886 444,591 567,903 585,572 597,483 689,751 713,569 3.955,754
EN                                     30
 ---pagebreak---    8.2.     Administrative Expenditure
   8.2.1.   Number and type of human resources
                                         Staff to be assigned to management of the action using existing and/or
           Types of post
                                                      additional resources (number of posts/FTEs)
                                        Year 2007        Year 2008        Year 2009      Year 2010     Year 2011
            Officials or    A*/AD
             temporary
             staff34 (XX    B*,
                01 01)      C*/AST
           Staff financed35 by art.
           XX 01 02
           Other staff36    A*/AD
           financed by
           art. XX 01
           05
                            B*,
                            C*/AST
           TOTAL37                     1.848 (+ 15)    1.848 (+ 25)     1.848 (+ 15)    1.848 (+ 5)   1.848
   8.2.2.   Description of tasks deriving from the action
          Implementation of the Framework Programme
   8.2.3.   Sources of human resources (statutory)
   (When more than one source is stated, please indicate the number of posts originating from each of
   the sources)
            ⌧        Posts currently allocated to the management of the programme to be replaced or
                     extended
            ⌧        Posts pre-allocated within the APS/PDB exercise for year 2006
            ⌧        Posts to be requested in the next APS/PDB procedure
   34
          Cost of which is NOT covered by the reference amount.
   35
          Cost of which is NOT covered by the reference amount.
   36
          Cost of which is included within the reference amount.
   37
          Figures indicated in the table refer only to the staff financed by the establishment plan for all indirect actions
          under the responsibility of DGs RTD, INFSO, TREN, ENTR and FISH, including 60 additional staff positions
          for ITER. Therefore these figures do not comprise the posts of the establishment plan from the operating budget
          and the posts from the JRC's establishment plan - see documents COM(2005) 439 & 445.
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 ---pagebreak---    ⌧ Posts to be redeployed using existing resources within the managing service (internal
     redeployment)
     Posts required for year n although not foreseen in the APS/PDB exercise of the year
     in question
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 ---pagebreak---    8.2.4.       Other Administrative expenditure included in reference amount (XX 01 05 – Expenditure
                on administrative management)38
                                                                                  EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
   Budget line                           Year                   Year
                                                    Year                   Year    Year
                                                                                            TOTAL
                                                   2008                   2010     2011
   (number and heading)                  2007                  2009
                    Statutory staff
                       xx.01 05 01     132,100   137,665     142,206    145,659  141,128   698,758
                     External staff
                       xx.01 05 02     23,520    30,809      32,971     34,418   19,830    141,548
            Other administrative
                          expenses
                       xx.01 05 03     21,883    22,321      22,768     23,223   23,687    113,882
      Total      Technical     and
   administrative assistance           177,503   190,795     197,945    203,300  184,645   954,188
   8.2.5.       Financial cost of human resources and associated costs not included in the reference
                amount39
                                                                                  EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
                                         Year                  Year        Year
                                                   Year                              Year
      Type of human resources                                                                TOTAL
                                                   2008                              2011
                                         2007                  2009        2010
   Officials and temporary staff
   (08 0101 and )                     4,986      5,085       5,187      5,291      5,397     25,946
   Staff financed by Art XX 01
   02 (auxiliary, END, contract
   staff, etc.)
            Total cost of Human
       Resources and associated
        costs (NOT in reference
                          amount)     4,986      5,085       5,187      5,291      5,397     25,946
   Calculation– Administrative expenditures
   Have been calculated taking into account the following hypothesis:
   38
              These figures refer to the expenditure for the entire Euratom Framework Programme - see COM(2005)
              119.
   39
              These figures refer to the expenditure for the entire Euratom Framework Programme - see COM(2005)
              119.
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 ---pagebreak---       - the number of official staff on the ex part A of the budget remains at 2006 level
     - expenditures increased by the 2% each year according to the inflation foreseen such as
        indicated in Fiche 1 REV (working document of commission services related to the financial
        perspectives),
     - the assumption of 108 000 € for each official staff, and 70.000 € for the external staff(2004
        prices)
     Calculation– Staff financed under art. XX 01 02
     Reference should be made to Point 8.2.1, if applicable
            8.2.6 Other administrative expenditure not included in reference amount40
                                                                                EUR million (to 3 decimal places)
                                                     Year   Year     Year    Year    Year
                                                                                              TOTAL
                                                     2007   2008     2009    2010    2011
     XX 01 02 11 01 – Missions                      0,036  0,036    0,037   0,038   0,038    0,185
     XX 01 02 11 02 – Meetings & Conferences        0,001  0,001    0,001   0,001   0,001    0,005
     XX 01 02 11 03 – Committees41                  0,111  0,114    0,116   0,118   0,121    0,580
     XX 01 02 11 04 – Studies & consultations
     XX 01 02 11 05 - Information systems
   2         Total     Other      Management
       Expenditure (XX 01 02 11)
  3      Other       expenditure        of      an
       administrative         nature       (specify
       including reference to budget line)
  Total Administrative expenditure, other
    than human resources and associated
      costs (NOT included in reference
                     amount)                         0,148  0,151    0,154   0,157   0,160   0,770
     40
               These figures refer to the expenditure for the entire Euratom Framework Programme - see COM(2005)
               119.
     41
               CST Euratom.
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 ---pagebreak---    Calculation - Other administrative expenditure not included in reference amount
   These figures are estimated on the basis of the 2006 DG RTD requests increased of the 2% for
   the yearly foreseen inflation. (Fiche 1 REV)
   The needs for human and administrative resources shall be covered within the allocation
   granted to the managing DG in the framework of the annual allocation procedure. The
   allocation of posts should take into account an eventual reallocation of posts between
   departments on the basis of the new financial perspectives.
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