Article 1 
1. In accordance with Decision 2002/668/Euratom on the framework programme 2002-2006 (hereinafter referred to as "the framework programme"), a specific programme related to direct action of research and training activities to be carried out by the JRC (hereinafter referred to as "the specific programme") is hereby adopted for the period from 30 September 2002 to 31 December 2006. 2. The objectives and scientific and technological priorities for the specific programme are set out in Annex I. Article 2 In accordance with Annex II to [Decision 2002/668/Euratom] the framework programme, the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 290 million. An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II to this Decision. Article 3 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the specific programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented in accordance with the specific rules set out in Annex III. Article 4 1. The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, which shall be made available to all interested parties, setting out in greater detail the objectives and priorities, the timetable for implementation and the implementation arrangements. 2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated States, European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate. Article 5 1. For the purposes of implementing the specific programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC shall be consulted by the Commission in accordance with Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom. 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this specific programme. Article 6 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 2 
In accordance with Annex II to [Decision 2002/668/Euratom] the framework programme, the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 290 million. An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II to this Decision. Article 3 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the specific programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented in accordance with the specific rules set out in Annex III. Article 4 1. The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, which shall be made available to all interested parties, setting out in greater detail the objectives and priorities, the timetable for implementation and the implementation arrangements. 2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated States, European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate. Article 5 1. For the purposes of implementing the specific programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC shall be consulted by the Commission in accordance with Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom. 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this specific programme. Article 6 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 3 
1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the specific programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented in accordance with the specific rules set out in Annex III. Article 4 1. The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, which shall be made available to all interested parties, setting out in greater detail the objectives and priorities, the timetable for implementation and the implementation arrangements. 2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated States, European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate. Article 5 1. For the purposes of implementing the specific programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC shall be consulted by the Commission in accordance with Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom. 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this specific programme. Article 6 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 4 
1. The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, which shall be made available to all interested parties, setting out in greater detail the objectives and priorities, the timetable for implementation and the implementation arrangements. 2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated States, European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate. Article 5 1. For the purposes of implementing the specific programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC shall be consulted by the Commission in accordance with Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom. 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this specific programme. Article 6 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 5 
1. For the purposes of implementing the specific programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC shall be consulted by the Commission in accordance with Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom. 2. The Commission shall regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this specific programme. Article 6 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 6 
1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent assessment provided for in Article 5 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 7 The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 7 
The Commission may request the JRC to execute, on the basis of the criterion of mutual benefit, projects with legal entities established in third countries when this contributes effectively to the execution of direct actions. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council The President B. Bendtsen (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (2) Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 221, 17.9.2002, p. 97. (4) OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. (5) OJ C 201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (6) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. (7) OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57. (8) OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12.
Article 8 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002