Article 1 
1. In accordance with the framework programme, a specific programme for research and training on nuclear energy (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 the framework programme, the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 940 million, including a maximum of 16,5 % for the Commission's administrative expenditure. An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II to this decision. Article 3 All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles. Article 4 1. The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the specific programme shall be those referred to in Article 2(2) of the framework programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of instruments defined in Annex III. 3. The rules for participation shall apply to the specific programme. Article 5 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 I, the timetable for implementation and the instruments to be used. 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 6 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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 2 
In accordance with Annex II to the framework programme, the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 940 million, including a maximum of 16,5 % for the Commission's administrative expenditure. An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II to this decision. Article 3 All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles. Article 4 1. The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the specific programme shall be those referred to in Article 2(2) of the framework programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of instruments defined in Annex III. 3. The rules for participation shall apply to the specific programme. Article 5 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 I, the timetable for implementation and the instruments to be used. 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 6 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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 3 
All research activities carried out under the specific programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles. Article 4 1. The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the specific programme shall be those referred to in Article 2(2) of the framework programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of instruments defined in Annex III. 3. The rules for participation shall apply to the specific programme. Article 5 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 I, the timetable for implementation and the instruments to be used. 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 6 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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 4 
1. The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the specific programme shall be those referred to in Article 2(2) of the framework programme. 2. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of instruments defined in Annex III. 3. The rules for participation shall apply to the specific programme. Article 5 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 I, the timetable for implementation and the instruments to be used. 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 6 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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 5 
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 I, the timetable for implementation and the instruments to be used. 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 6 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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 6 
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 activities(8). For the fusion-related aspects they shall be as laid down in the Commission Decision of 16 December 1980 dealing with the consultative committee for the fusion programme. Article 7 1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 7 
1. The Commission shall regularly report on the overall progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in accordance with Article 5(2) of the framework programme, information on financial aspects shall be included. 2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. Article 8 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002. For the Council B. Bendtsen The President (1) OJ C 181 E, 30.7.2002, p. 112. (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 177, 4.7.1984, p. 25.
Article 8 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 30 September 2002