89/416/Euratom: Council Decision of 20 June 1989 adopting a specific research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1990 to 1991)

COUNCIL DECISION of 20 June 1989 adopting a specific research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1990 to 1991) (89/416/Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),
Whereas, by its Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (3), as amended by Decision 88/193/EEC, Euratom (4), the Council adopted a framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991), providing, inter  alia, for activities dealing with radiation protection;
Whereas the Scientific and Technical Committee has delivered a positive opinion on the programme proposal (1990 to 1991) from the Commission;
Whereas it is in the interest of the Community to supplement and broaden the knowledge and the scientific information needed for an objective study of human exposure to radiation and radioactivity, of the consequences of radiation exposure to man and of  the assessment and management of its risks as identified in the document dealing with ´Community research needs in the field of radiation protection for the period 1990 to 1994';
Whereas advanced training, scientific cooperation and exchange of scientists and of scientific information are essential to radiation protection;
Whereas the research covered by this Decision is an appropriate way of pursuing such action,