Article 1 
The specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (hereinafter the ‘specific programme’), is adopted for the period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013.
Article 2 
The specific programme shall establish the activities for the nuclear actions of the JRC, supporting the whole range of research actions carried out in trans-national cooperation in the following thematic areas: (a) nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge; (b) nuclear safety of reactor systems of relevance to Europe; (c) nuclear security (including nuclear safeguards, non-proliferation, combating illicit trafficking and nuclear forensics). The objectives and broad lines of the activities referred to in the first paragraph are set out in the Annex.
Article 3 
In accordance with Article 3 of Decision 2012/93/Euratom, the maximum amount for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 233 216 000.
Article 4 
All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles.
Article 5 
The specific programme shall be implemented by means of direct actions as established in Annex II to Decision 2012/93/Euratom.
Article 6 
1. The Commission shall draw up a multiannual work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, setting out in greater detail the objectives and scientific and technological priorities set out in the Annex, and the timetable for implementation. 2. The multiannual 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.
Article 7 
The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring, assessment and review provided for in Article 6 of Decision 2012/93/Euratom to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme.
Article 8 
This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .