title: 1999/171/EC: Council Decision of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme on confirming the international role of Community research (1998 to 2002)

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text: L 64/78 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 COUNCIL DECISION of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme on confirming the international role of Community research (1998 to 2002) (1999/171/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130i(4) thereof, Having regard Commission (1), to the proposal from the Having regard to the opinion of Parliament (2), the European Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), of fifth framework programme (1) Whereas by Decision No 182/1999/EC (4), the European Parliament and the Council adopted the the European Community (hereinafter referred to as the fifth framework programme) for research, technological development and demonstration (hereinafter activities for the period 1998 to 20002 setting out the general outlines and scientific and technological objectives of the activities to be carried out in the field of international RTD cooperation; referred to as RTD) the framework through programme specific (2) Whereas Article 130i(3) of the Treaty stipulates be shall that programmes implemented developed within each activity under the framework programme, and that each specific programme shall define the detailed rules for implementing it, fix its duration and provide for the means deemed necessary; (3) Whereas, Decision No 1110/94/EC of in accordance with Article 4(2) of the European (1) OJ C 260, 18. 8. 1998, p. 65. (2) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 407, 28. 12. 1998, p. 123. (4) OJ L 26, 1. 2. 1999, p. 1. research, technological development the Council Decisions on the Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (5) and Article 4(2) of specific programmes implementing the fourth framework programme, the Commission has arranged for an external assessment to be conducted which it has transmitted to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions together with its conclusions and comments; (4) Whereas, in accordance with Article 130j of the 1999/65/EC of Treaty, Council Decision 22 December 1998 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results for the implementation of the the European fifth framework programme of (hereinafter Community for participation referred to as rules to this and dissemination’) applies specific programme; whereas rules allow the these participation of the Joint Research Centre in the indirect specific covered programme; (1998 to 2002) (6) actions (cid:28)the this by (5) Whereas, for the purpose of implementing the international cooperation activities under this programme, cooperation in addition to the covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area, it may be appropriate to engage in or international organisations, in particular on the basis of Article 130m of the Treaty; agreements with countries third (6) Whereas RTD is of action special developing significance countries, should in achieving improved levels of quality of life in and whereas many Community special significance in its contribution to improving the in the countries living standards of citizens the concerned, environment, and sustainable development; their health and the state of prosperity, improved be of (5) OJ L 126, 18. 5. 1994, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision No 2535/97/EC (OJ L 347, 18. 12. 1997, p. 1). (6) OJ L 26, 1. 2. 1999, p. 46. 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/79 (7) Whereas scientific information networks can have a particular impact on the various aspects of international RTD cooperation; for carrying out the specific programme is EUR 475 million, the Commission’s administrative expenditure. including a maximum of 9,8 % for (8) Whereas implementation of this programme will also comprise activities and mechanisms aimed at stimulating, disseminating and exploiting RTD results, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and activities to stimulate the mobility and training of researchers; particular vis-a` -vis small in An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex I. 2. Of the amount in paragraph 1 — EUR 78 million is for the period 1998 to 1999, (9) Whereas the equal opportunities policy of the Community must be taken into account in the implementation of this programme; and (10) Whereas efficient and transparent management contributes to a more effective and user-friendly programme; (11) Whereas administrative expenditure should be included in the Community budget in a transparent fashion; — EUR 397 million is for the period 2000 to 2002. In the case referred to in Article 2(1)(c) of the fifth framework programme, the Council shall adapt the latter figure in accordance with Article 2(1)(c), second indent of the fifth framework programme. Pending a decision by the Council, this specific programme shall not be implemented beyond the provision of the first indent. (12) Whereas the implementation of this programme should be monitored with a view to adapting it, where appropriate, to scientific and technological developments; whereas there should also be an assessment of progress with the programme by independent experts; in due course (13) Whereas the Scientific and Technical Research Committee has been consulted on the scientific and specific content programmes, technological the of HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The budgetary authority shall, 3. in compliance with the scientific and technological objectives and the laid down in this Decision, priorities appropriations for each financial year taking into account resources within the multiannual financial perspective. the availability of set Article 3 the The general outlines, and 1. technological objectives and the priorities for the specific programme are set out in Annex II. They are consistent with the principles and the three categories of selection criteria indicated in Annex I to the fifth framework programme. scientific In accordance with Article 3(1) of the fifth framework programme, the specific programme on confirming the international role of Community research (hereinafter referred to as the specific programme) is adopted for the period from 25 January 1999 to 31 December 2002. Article 2 2. In accordance with these principles and criteria the selection criteria indicated in Article 10 of the rules for participation and dissemination shall be applied for the selection of the RTD activities to be carried out. All these criteria shall be complied with in the implementation of the programme, including the work programme referred to in Article 5(1), although they may be weighted differently. In accordance with Annex III 1. to the fifth framework programme, the amount deemed necessary The rules for participation and dissemination 3. shall apply to the specific programme. L 64/80 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 4. The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the specific programme are those referred to in Article 4 of the fifth framework programme. 3. The work programme shall be updated where appropriate and be made available by the Commission to all in a user-friendly form, including in electronic form. interested parties indirect RTD actions The specific programme are defined in Annexes II and IV to the fifth framework programme. under the Article 6 Specific rules for implementing the programme are set out in Annex III to this Decision. The Commission shall be responsible for the 1. implementation of this specific programme. Article 4 The procedure laid down in Article 7 shall apply 2. for the adoption of the following measures: In the light of the criteria referred to in Article 3, and the and priorities set out in Annex II, the Commission: technological objectives scientific and — the drawing-up and updating of the work programme referred to in Article 5(1), including regarding the content of calls for proposals, (a) shall monitor, with appropriate assistance from independent external experts, the implementation of the specific programme and, where appopriate, for adapting it, submit proposals to Council the fifth in accordance with Article 5(1) of framework programme; — approval of RTD actions proposed for funding, from third including participation by entities countries, where the estimated amount of the Community contribution under this programme is equal to or more than EUR 0,3 million, in Article 5(2) of (b) shall arrange for the external assessment provided fifth framework conducted concerning the in the fields covered by for programme activities carried out the specific programme. to be the — the drawing-up of the terms of reference for the external assessment provided for in Article 5(2) of the fifth framework programme, — any adjustment to the indicative breakdown of the amount as set out in Annex I. Article 5 The Commission shall draw up a work 1. programme specifiying: Article 7 (a) in greater detail, the objectives and RTD priorities of Annex II; (b) the indicative timetable for the implementation of the specific programme; (c) the coordination arrangements set out in Annex III; (d) where necessary, the selection criteria and the arrangements for applying them for each type of indirect RTD action. 2. The work programme shall serve as a basis for implementing the indirect RTD actions according to the procedures set out in the rules for participation and dissemination. shall The Commission 1. a programme committee (hereinafter referred to as (cid:28)the committee’) the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. representatives of composed of assisted by be In the cases referred to in Article 6(2), the Commission shall submit the 2. representative of to the committee a draft of measures to be taken. The its opinion on the draft committee shall deliver measures referred to above within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote. 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/81 3(a) The Commission shall adopt the measures they are in accordance with the envisaged if opinion of the committee. (b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance the committee, or if no with the opinion of opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority. If, on expiry of a period of nine weeks from the referral of the matter to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission. of the The Commission shall 4. regularly inform the the overall committee implementation of the specific programme, and shall in particular provide it with information about the progress of all RTD actions this programme. funded under progress of Article 8 In accordance with Article 5(4) of the fifth framework programme, the Commission shall regularly inform the the Council and the European Parliament of overall progress of the implementation of the programme, including on the participation of SMEs and the simplification of admininistrative procedures. Article 9 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 25 January 1999. For the Council The President J. FISCHER L 64/82 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 ANNEX I INDICATIVE BREAKDOWN OF THE AMOUNT DEEMED NECESSARY Type of activity Cooperation with third countries — Pre-accession States — NIS and other CEECs — Mediterranean partners — Developing countries — Emerging economy countries and industrialised countries Training of researchers Coordination Total (million EUR) Amount 26 112 (of which 70 for INTAS) 55 210 5 15 52 475 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/83 ANNEX II THE GENERAL OUTLINES, THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES AND THE PRIORITIES INTRODUCTION The main objectives of this horizontal theme are: to promote S/T cooperation internationally; to reinforce Community capacities in the fields of science and technology; to generally support the achievement of scientific excellence within the wider international framework, and to contribute to the implementation of the Community’s external policy also with the accession of new members in mind. Strategic objectives and approach of the programme — to promote scientific and technological cooperation between undertakings, organisations and researchers from third countries and from the Community, likely to produce significant, mutual and balanced benefits, taking into account the different needs and circumstances of individual groups of countries and regions while respecting the protection of intellectual property, — to facilitate access for research centres and undertakings established in the Community to scientific and technological knowledge available outside the Community and useful to the Community’s interests, — to enhance the position and role of Community research in the international scientific and technological arena and to promote a European scientific and technological culture, taking account of the social and cultural needs of the countries with which it is cooperating, — to prepare for the accession of new Member States, e. g. by encouraging their full association with the framework programme; to contribute to the stabilisation of the RTD potential of the CEECs in general and of the new independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS), to support and develop the Euro-Mediterranean partnership and to contribute to the sustainable economic, social and scientific development of developing countries, — to help European research players acquire information and gain experience of research capacity, activity and priorities of industrialised third countries and (cid:28)emerging economy’ countries, so as to make Community industry more competitive and enhance its presence on new markets. International RTD cooperation will be pursued in two forms in the fifth framework programme: firstly, through this specific programme and secondly, through the other specific programmes, and in close coordination with them. The specific actions provided for in this programme are as follows: — to pursue strategically defined activities aimed at the accession candidate countries, other central and east European countries (CEECs), the new independent States of the former Soviet Union (NIS) the Mediterranean partner countries and developing countries. In order to exploit fully the opportunities for cooperation and optimise the added-value at European level, this programme will also facilitate cooperation with certain industrialised and emerging economy countries, (excluding the Baltic States) and Mongolia, — to increase the opportunities for training of researchers, — to ensure coordination with other programmes of the framework programme, with other Community initiatives and policies, in particular external policies, as well as with policies and programmes of Member States, international organisations and cooperation schemes such as COST and Eureka. L 64/84 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 The second form of international cooperation to be pursued will be the participation of partners from outside the Union (without funding from this specific programme) in projects of the other programmes in accordance with the participation and dissemination rules. 1. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES IN THE PROGRAMME This programme will finance only specific RTD activities which are relevant to certain third countries or regions and which are not addressed by the other parts of the framework programme. Research priorities will be identified through a strengthened dialogue and cooperation with the regions concerned, taking into account any cooperation agreements and the diversity of their economic and sociocultural situations and needs. Support will focus on research and technological development cooperation rather than on technical assistance or technology transfer which can be better achieved through Community external relations programmes. In the implementation of this programme, the concerns of industry and in particular of small and medium-sized enterprises will be taken into account. A. COOPERATION WITH CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF THIRD COUNTRIES A. 1. States in the pre-accession phase Rationale and objectives The period covered by the fifth framework programme will coincide with the preparation for membership of the European Union by the accession candidate countries. In the context of Agenda 2000, the objective of this programme is thus to help accelerate the reform in their science structures, while safeguarding the highly qualified human resources and enhancing their RTD potential. This will be pursued by encouraging these countries to become associated with the specific programmes and to the reinforced participate in projects under similar conditions to Member States. pre-accession strategy proposed under Agenda 2000, this association with the framework programme could be facilitated by a reduced, but progressively increasing, financial contribution required from these countries (1) and by making use, where so decided, of other relevant Community instruments. In view of Activities — Specific activities will be undertaken to promote existing centres of excellence in these countries in order to put their research capabilities at the service of the economic and social needs of their region and in conformity with the interests of the Union as a whole. The centres to be supported should bring together theoretical and applied research, including research in the natural, social and economic sciences, where possible using a multi-disciplinary approach. They should link local expertise and international excellence and should also serve young researchers as training centres. Support will be provided for schemes consisting of measures such as networking, conference and workshop organisation and visiting scientists. This will enable cooperation with western scientists in situ, and the establishment of programmes and events to highlight the (cid:28)supraregional’ relevance of the centres, thus strengthening their attraction for neighbouring countries, — In addition, accompanying measures will be developed to strengthen the participation of these countries in other programmes of the framework programme (e. g. dissemination of information on opportunities offered by the framework programme), making use also of cooperation networks. A. 2. NIS and CEECs not in the pre-accession phase Rationale and objectives Closer relationships between these countries and the Union in science and technology will help these countries have made maintain and stimulate their economic development. A number of substantial efforts to consolidate the existing scientific potential and to provide new administrative (1) The 10 countries of central and eastern Europe plus Cyprus. 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/85 structures more suitable to research needs. The Union’s objectives in scientific cooperation with these countries are to support efforts to develop a pluralistic scientific and technological system and to preserve and develop their research excellence by building on existing expertise in order to help them solve some of their major economic and societal problems. Activities This programme will undertake joint research projects and concerted actions in areas not covered by the other specific programmes, in two forms: — support for their research and technological development potential and promotion of cooperation with the European scientific community, including through the International Association for the Promotion of Cooperation with Scientists from the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (INTAS) for the NIS, provided that a new agreement is reached between its members on its continuation. These activities will be carried out in the fields where these countries have a recognised excellence and valuable cooperation potential. In this context, whilst respecting its legal status, INTAS intends also to explore, where appropriate, the possibilities of the exploitation of project results, — cooperation in areas of mutual interest will be continued both with these CEECs and with the NIS, building on the experience already gained in the Copernicus programme. Research will include the following areas: regional problems linked to the environment and health; structural problems of transition and socioeconomic development; sustainable use of natural resources such as: desertification, rehabilitation of land-locked sea areas and large lakes, consequences of past approaches to energy production and use, Arctic environment management, exposure of humans to environmental agents, air pollution and water quality, prevention and control of re-emerging diseases, reform of the health services system, satellite application, sustainable forestry; they may also address problems concerning the reorientation of the science and technology sector including the reorientation of socioeconomic research. A. 3. Mediterranean partner countries Rationale and objectives In addition to their participation in the other specific programmes and in the specific action for research for development of this programme, certain specific actions will be undertaken with the Mediterranean partner countries in order to strengthen the research and technology dimension of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, improving where appropriate their research and technological development capabilities and promoting innovation. Activities Without prejudice to the possibilities for cooperation with other specific programmes and taking into account the continuous dialogue with these countries (e. g. in the context of the (cid:28)Barcelona process’), specific activities will be undertaken concerning regional aspects of in particular the following areas: integrated coastal zone management in the Mediterranean (including environmental aspects); water management (including water/energy interactions); natural resource management in the context of sustainable development of tourism; the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage; development in the context of socioeconomic modernisation (including innovation, the urban dimension, health, transport and support for the establishment of a Euro-Mediterranean information society). A. 4. Research for development Rationale and objectives The objective of this part of the programme is to tackle, jointly with developing country scientists, research problems linked directly to development challenges in the long-term mutual interest. The selection of topics to be covered will be based on policy dialogues and cooperation with groups of L 64/86 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 countries and regions concerning their RTD needs, priorities and specific socioeconomic requirements, taking also into account development policy objectives of the Community and internationally agreed development targets, as well as the experience gained in the fourth framework programme. Activities Specific activities will be undertaken in the following areas: — Mechanisms and socioeconomic and policy conditions for sustainable development: — analysis of the factors facilitating the adoption of existing innovations. In addition to the main areas below, this will cover sectoral and intersectoral areas such as the global information society, energy, transport, population, gender-related issues and urbanisation, — Sustainable management and use of natural resources: — promotion of a sustainable relationship between population pressure, food security and the use the productivity of renewable natural improvement of and management of ecosystems; resources and prevention of their degradation, — analysis of the evolution in demand for agricultural products in these countries and research on ways of meeting this demand; improvement of the efficiency of agricultural production chains with particular reference to quality and health, — Health improvement: — research on equitable, efficient health systems and their impact; the influence of structural and policy aspects; coverage of vulnerable groups; quality of care and its acceptability and affordability; understanding of the major health problems in these countries and the development of instruments for prevention and control of the predominant diseases. A. 5. Emerging economy and industrialised countries Rationale and objectives These countries are both competitors and partners for the Union in the global market place. This part of the programme will promote: — bilateral as well as multilateral (e. g. G7, OECD) policy dialogue in research in order to facilitate and monitor cooperation as well as to identify priorities of mutual interest, — access to research know-how and opportunities available in these countries, thereby contributing to the improvement of the performance of European research and the competitiveness of the Union in the global economy, — the sharing of the costs and benefits of global endeavours (e. g. human genome, information society and activities covered by the agreement on intelligent manufacturing systems, IMS), — cooperation aimed at the solution of worldwide problems (e. g. global climate change). Activities In order to facilitate and enhance access to the research potential which exists outside the Union, for the benefit of the programmes’ key actions and generic activities, this programme will implement scientific and technological cooperation agreements in certain areas with certain non-Union industrialised countries. This instrument could also be extended to cooperation in certain areas with 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/87 some of the major emerging economy countries, i. e. certain developing countries which represent important markets, and which have developed to the point that in specific scientific and technological areas they are at par with industrialised countries. B. TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS A fellowship scheme will be established to allow a limited number of young doctoral level researchers from developing countries, including Mediterranean and emerging economy countries, to work in European laboratories on projects of the framework programme. This will further contribute to the reinforcement of the scientific potential in these countries, while allowing Community research to benefit from their expertise. Another fellowship scheme will be provided enabling a limited number of young Community researchers to work in industrially-oriented laboratories of the highest quality in non-Union countries in areas of particular interest to the Community. The Community’s equal opportunities policy will be taken into account in the implementation of these fellowship schemes. C. COORDINATION Coordination of activities within the framework programme and with other Community programmes In order to define and implement international research cooperation policy, this programme will take into account the policies, instruments, initiatives, interests and capabilities of other actors in this field. A key objective is therefore to ensure coordination with the other specific programmes and with other Community policies and instruments. — Coordination with the other specific programmes will focus on ensuring consistency of approach to partners from outside the Union across the specific programmes, on monitoring and analysing (in terms of mutual benefit and utility) the participation of non-Union entities or international organisations in the other programmes, and on studying participation trends by country and by programme. In addition, where there are opportunities for international research cooperation of mutual interest, this programme will help the other programmes in establishing effective cooperation, including the organisation of events aimed at providing information on the rules and policies applicable to Community RTD in general, and to participation of non-Union country entities and international organisations in particular, — Coordination with the Community’s external technical assistance programmes such as PHARE, TACIS, MEDA, EDF and the programmes for Asia and Latin America will increase the synergy between their actions and the work carried out under research policy. This could provide effective support for the scientific and technological sector in the countries concerned. Coordination with COST, Eureka and international organisations — COST: COST, which extends far beyond the Union, is a useful instrument to foster cooperation and stimulate mutual coordination of national and international activities on a very broad scale, both thematically and geographically, as well as to stimulate the participation of researchers from pre-accession countries into pan-European activities. Its flexibility will continue to be used to intensify exploration of new ideas and fields of scientific and technological endeavour. Improved methods of ensuring complementarity beween COST and the framework programme activities will be developed, in order to exploit better the potential for synergy between the two instruments, particularly as concerns the implementation of the key actions and generic activities of the framework programme. The programme will provide technical and financial support for COST administration, L 64/88 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 — Eureka: framework programme and Eureka activities are complementary. The aim is to maximise, around a limited number of priority themes of common interest, the coordinated use of the two instruments. Simple and efficient ways of linking the fifth framework programme and Eureka will be developed and applied primarily to strategic projects within the key actions of the thematic programmes the framework programme. Information and coordination mechanisms will be enhanced, so as to foster a positive development of these projects, while maintaining the distinct roles of Eureka and the framework programme as well as their specificities and financial means, in conformity with the selection criteria and procedures of — international organisations: closer cooperation between the Community and international organisations involved in research activities and S/T policy development and their participation in activities of the fifth framework programme will strengthen the overall coherence of research in scientific infrastructures. The Europe and optimise the use and exploitation of Europe’s Commission will, where appropriate, in these organisations in particular through encouraging coordination between and with the Member States. intensify the Community’s involvement Coordination with Member States The international research cooperation activities of the Community and the Member States often address similar or related issues. In full respect of the principle of subsidiarity, there is both scope and need for increased coordination in certain areas which would lift the individual efforts above critical mass and enhance overall effectiveness, flexibility and visibility of Community and Member States’ activities. Building on the experience of initiatives such as the (cid:28)European initiative on agricultural research for development’, coordination activities can be supported through this programme in public and industrial research areas where a need has been identified. 2. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PURSUED THROUGH THE OTHER FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES The second form of international RTD cooperation referred to in the introduction concerns participation of third country entities and international organisations in the other specific programmes of the framework programme without funding from this specific programme. The rules for such participation are set out in the Decision pursuant to Article 130j of the Treaty. This programme will monitor the extent of this participation and its benefit to the Community as well as its conformity with the Community’s external policy also with the accession of new members in mind. It will also assess whether such participation should be subject to the conclusion of an international agreement in order to provide equitable access for Community researchers to high quality RTD programmes in the third countries concerned and/or to ensure adequate arrangements for intellectual property rights. 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/89 ANNEX III SPECIFIC RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAMME The specific programme will be implemented through the indirect RTD actions defined in Annexes II and IV to the fifth framework programme. In addition, the following rules specific to this programme will apply: 1. Accompanying measures The accompanying measures will comprise in particular: — studies in support of the specific programme, including the preparation of future activities, — the exchange of information, conferences, seminars, workshops and scientific and technical meetings, — recourse to external expertise, includingaccess to scientific databases, in particular forthe purposes of the fifth frameworkprogramme, the external assessment provided for inArticle 5(2) of the fifth framework programmeand the evaluation of indirect RTD actions and themonitoring of their implementation, the specific programmeprovided for in Article 5(1) of the monitoring of — dissemination, information and communicationactivities, including scientific publications, andactivities for the exploitation of results, — training schemes related to RTD activitiescovered by the specific programme, — support for schemes to provide informationand assistance for research players, including SMEs, — support for initiatives to promote centresof excellence. 2. Exceptions from the financial participation rates In the case of legal entities established in non-associated CEECs, Mediterranean partner countries, NIS and developing countries: — funding of RTD projects under the fifth framework programme may exceeded 50 % of the eligible total costs in order to ensure the quality of their materials and research equipment, — the expenditure on staff and equipment set out in the detailed rules for participation and dissemination may be extended in the case of participation in the RTD projects on the basis of eligible additional costs, in accordance with the objectives of the specific programme. 3. Coordination arrangements The Commission will endeavour to ensure complementarity between the indirect RTD actions within the programme, in particular by grouping them around a common objective, and to avoid duplication, while respecting the legitimate interests of proposers of indirect RTD actions. Coordination will also be ensured between actions under the specific programme and those carried out in: — other specific programmes implementing the fifth framework programme, L 64/90 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 — the research and training programmes implementing Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (1), — other European research frameworks such as Eureka and COST and by international organisations, — other Community research-related instruments such as PHARE, TACIS, MEDA, EDF, the programmes for Asia and Latin America, the EIF, the Structural Funds and the EIB. It will comprise: (i) the identification of common themes or priorities, resulting in particular in: — the exchange of information, — the carrying out of work decided on jointly, entailing in particular the joint initiation of one of the procedures referred to in Article 9 of the rules for participation and dissemination, (ii) the reassignment of proposals for indirect RTD actions between specific programmes or between a specific programme and a research and training programme. (iii) support for the Eureka secretariat and for the COST secretariat (2) and activities. (1) OJ L 26, 1. 2. 1999, p. 34. (2) Given the nature of COST, expenditure relating to the secretariat (non-statutory staff, missions, meetings, information, etc. ) will be treated as operating expenditure


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text: 02/9 t. LT Europos Sąjungos oficialusis leidinys 145 31999R0169 L 19/6 EUROPOS BENDRIJŲ OFICIALUSIS LEIDINYS 1999 1 26 KOMISIJOS REGLAMENTAS (EB) Nr. 169/1999 1999 m. sausio 25 d. dėl tam tikrų prekių klasifikavimo Kombinuotojoje nomenklatūroje EUROPOS BENDRIJŲ KOMISIJA, atsižvelgdama į Europos bendrijos steigimo sutartį, atsižvelgdama į 1987 m. liepos 23 d. Tarybos reglamentą (EEB) Nr. 2658/87 dėl tarifų ir statistikos nomenklatūros bei dėl Bend- rojo muitų tarifo (1) su paskutiniais pakeitimais, padarytais Komi- sijos reglamentu (EB) Nr. 2248/98 (2), ypač į jo 9 straipsnį, kadangi, siekiant užtikrinti, kad minėto reglamento priede pateikta Kombinuotoji nomenklatūra būtų taikoma vienodai, būtina patvirtinti priemones, susijusias su šio reglamento priede nurodytų prekių klasifikavimu; kadangi Reglamente (EEB) Nr. 2658/87 nustatytos bendrosios Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros aiškinimo taisyklės taip pat tai- komos bet kuriai kitai specialiomis Bendrijos teisės aktų nuosta- tomis įteisintai nomenklatūrai, kuri visiškai ar iš dalies parengta pagal Kombinuotąją nomenklatūrą arba pagal kurią ji papildomai detalizuojama atsižvelgiant į tarifų ir kitų su prekyba susijusių priemonių taikymo poreikius; kadangi laikantis minėtų bendrųjų taisyklių šio reglamento priede pateiktos lentelės 1 skiltyje aprašytos prekės turi būti klasifikuo- jamos priskiriant KN kodus, nurodytus 2 skiltyje, remiantis 3 skil- tyje išdėstytais motyvais; muitinės kodeksą (3), su paskutiniais pakeitimais, padarytais Euro- pos Parlamento ir Tarybos reglamentu (EB) Nr. 82/97 (4), 12 straipsnio 6 dalies nuostatomis, valstybių narių muitinių išduo- tos privalomosios informacijos dėl prekių klasifikavimo Kombi- nuotojoje nomenklatūroje, kuri neatitinka šiuo reglamentu nus- tatytų teisių, turėtojas gali dar tris mėnesius ja remtis; kadangi šiame reglamente numatytos priemonės atitinka Muitinės kodekso komiteto Tarifų ir statistikos nomenklatūros skyriaus nuomonę, PRIĖMĖ ŠĮ REGLAMENTĄ: 1 straipsnis Šio reglamento priede pateiktos lentelės 1 skiltyje aprašytos prekės klasifikuojamos priskiriant minėtos lentelės 2 skiltyje nurodytus KN kodus. Kombinuotojoje nomenklatūroje 2 straipsnis Remiantis Reglamento (EEB) Nr. 2913/92 12 straipsnio 6 dalies nuostatomis, valstybių narių muitinių išduota privalomąja tarifine informacija, kuri neatitinka šiuo reglamentu nustatytų teisių, dar galima remtis tris mėnesius. 3 straipsnis kadangi pripažįstama, kad, remiantis 1992 m. spalio 12 d. Tary- bos reglamento (EEB) Nr. 2913/92, nustatančio Bendrijos Šis reglamentas įsigalioja dvidešimt pirmą dieną po jo paskelbimo Europos Bendrijų oficialiajame leidinyje. Šis reglamentas yra privalomas visas ir tiesiogiai taikomas visose valstybėse narėse. Priimta Briuselyje, 1999 m. sausio 25 d. Komisijos vardu Mario MONTI Komisijos narys (1) OL L 256, 1987 9 7, p. 1. (2) OL L 282, 1998 10 20, p. 55. (3) OL L 302, 1992 10 19, p. 1. (4) OL L 17, 1997 1 21, p. 1. 146 LT Europos Sąjungos oficialusis leidinys 02/9 t. PRIEDAS Klasifikacija (KN kodas) 2 1101 00 90 Prekių aprašymas 1 1. Ruginei duonai kepti skirtas miltų mišinys, kurį sudaro (masės procentais): — ruginiai miltai: 50,0 — kvietiniai miltai: 48,6 — kviečių glitimas: 1,4 2. Įvairių grūdų duonai kepti skirtas miltų mišinys, kurį sudaro (masės procentais): 1101 00 15 — paprastųjų kviečių miltai: 78,5 — ruginiai miltai: 7,0 — avižiniai miltai: 4,0 — ryžiniai miltai: 4,0 — miežiniai miltai: 2,0 — malti gemalai: 1,0 — kviečių glitimas: 3,5 3. Duonai kepti skirti miltai, kuriuos sudaro (masės procen- tais): 1101 00 15 — paprastųjų kviečių miltai: 99,85 — druska: 0,15 ir labai nedidelis amilazės bei antioksidanto (E300) kiekis 4. Kaimiškai duonai kepti skirtas miltų produktas, kurį sudaro (masės procentais): 1901 20 00 — paprastųjų kviečių miltai: 88 — ruginiai miltai: 10 — džiovintas ruginis raugas: 1 — kepimo mielės, emulsiklis: 1 ir labai nedidelis amilazės bei antioksidanto (E300) kiekis 5. 550 mg tabletės, kurių sudėtyje yra 200 mg kalcio askor- bato (vitamino C druskos), 342 mg pagalbinės medžiagos, sudarytos iš kalcio hidrofosfato, mikrokristalinės celiuliozės, erdvinės struktūros natrio karboksimetilceliuliozės ir stea- rino rūgšties bei 8 mg magnio stearato, kuris apsaugo nuo sukepimo 6a. Pasta, daugiausia sudaryta iš sidabro (didelės koncentraci- jos), kurios sudėtis: 3207 30 00 — sidabras: 72,0 % — kadmio junginys: 8,9 % — švino junginys: 8,9 % 6b. Pasta, daugiausia sudaryta iš sidabro (vidutinės koncentra- cijos), kurios sudėtis: — sidabras: 45,0 % — kadmio junginys: 3,5 % — švino junginys: 3,5 % Produktai naudojami elektroninėms grandinėms sujungti su emaliuoto plieno lakštais karštuoju būdu. kaip priemonės Motyvai 3 Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 1101 00 ir 1101 00 90 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis, 3 bendrosios aiški- nimo taisyklės b punktu bei KN kodus 1101 00 ir 1101 00 15 atitinkančiais prekių aprašymais. Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 1101 00 ir 1101 00 15 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 1901 ir 1901 20 00 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Kepimo mielių ir ruginio raugo pridėjimas reiškia, kad produktas turi kepinių gamybai skirtų mišinių, klasifikuojamų 1905pozici- joje, savybių ir, remiantis 11 skirsnio 1 pastabos b punktu, jis šiame skirsnyje neklasifikuojamas. 2106 90 92 Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 2106, 2106 90 ir 2106 90 92 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Atsižvelgiant į tai, kad produkto sudėtyje yra priedų, nenurodytų 29 skirsnio 1 pastabos f ir g punktuose, ir į Suderintos sistemos paaiškinimų 2936 pozicijos paaiškinimų paskutiniosios pastrai- pos d punktą, jis neklasifikuojamas 2936 pozicijoje. Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis, 71 skirsnio 3 pasta- bos c punktu bei KN kodus 3207 ir 3207 30 00 atitinkančiais- prekių aprašymais. Taip pat žr. Suderintos sistemos paaiškinimų 7106 pozicijos paaiškinimus. 02/9 t. LT Europos Sąjungos oficialusis leidinys 147 Prekių aprašymas 1 7. Dažomieji milteliai, turintys magnetinių savybių, naudojami kaip ryškalas fotokopijavimo aparatuose. Sudėtis: — stireno ir butilakrilato kopolimeras: 40 % — polipropilenas: 3 % — magnetitas: 56 % — silicio dioksidas: < 1 % Klasifikacija (KN kodas) 2 3707 90 30 Motyvai 3 Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 3707, 3707 90 ir 3707 90 30 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Taip pat žr. Suderintos sistemos paaiškinimų 3215 pozicijos paaiškinimų a punktą ir 3707 pozicijos paaiškinimų 2 punktą. 8. Riebūs balti milteliai, sudaryti iš montomorilonito, į kurį pridėta 30 % stearilamino. 3824 90 95 Šie milteliai yra organofiliniai, lengvai susimaišo su organi- niais tirpikliais, pakaitinti prie 600 °C praranda 35 % masės. Klasifikuojama vadovaujantis Kombinuotosios nomenklatūros 1 ir 6 bendrosiomis aiškinimo taisyklėmis bei KN kodus 3824, 3824 90 ir 3824 90 95 atitinkančiaisprekių aprašymais. Šis produktas nelaikytinas aktyvintu, kaip apibrėžta 3802 pozi- cijoje. Taip pat žr. Suderintos sistemos paaiškinimų 3824 pozicijos paaiškinimų 40 punktą


title: 1999/90/EG: Beschikking van de Commissie van 25 januari 1999 betreffende de procedure voor de conformiteitsverklaring van voor de bouw bestemde producten overeenkomstig artikel 20, lid 2, van Richtlijn 89/106/EEG van de Raad met betrekking tot membranen (kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(1999) 114) (Voor de EER relevante tekst)

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Community certification
EU trade mark
building insulation
building materials
producer's liability
product safety
production control
quality label
resistance of materials
technical specification

text: L 29/38 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen 3. 2. 1999 BESCHIKKING VAN DE COMMISSIE van 25 januari 1999 betreffende de procedure voor de conformiteitsverklaring van voor de bouw bestemde producten overeenkomstig artikel 20, lid 2, van Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG van de Raad met betrekking tot membranen (kennisgeving geschied onder nummer C(1999) 114) (Voor de EER relevante tekst) (1999/90/EG) DE COMMISSIE VAN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAPPEN, Gelet op het Verdrag tot oprichting van de Europese Gemeenschap, Gelet op Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG van de Raad van 21 december 1988 betreffende de onderlinge aanpassing van de wettel¶ke en bestuursrechtel¶ke bepalingen der lidstaten inzake voor de bouw bestemde producten (1), gew¶zigd b¶ Richtl¶n 93/68/EEG (2), inzonderheid op artikel 13, lid 4, Overwegende dat de Commissie b¶ de keuze tussen de lid 3, van Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG twee in artikel 13, bedoelde procedures voor de conformiteitsverklaring van een product de „minst kostbare veiligheidsconforme procedure” moet kiezen; dat dit inhoudt dat het noodza- kel¶k is vast te stellen of voor een bepaald product of bepaalde familie van producten het bestaan van een onder de verantwoordel¶kheid van de fabrikant vallend produc- tiecontrolesysteem in de fabriek een noodzakel¶ke en toereikende voorwaarde is voor een conformiteitsverkla- ring, dan wel of daarvoor, om redenen die verband houden met de naleving van de in artikel 13, lid 4, genoemde criteria, een erkende certificatie-instantie moet worden ingeschakeld; Overwegende dat artikel 13, lid 4, voorschr¶ft dat de aldus gekozen procedure in de mandaten en technische specifi- caties moet worden genoemd; dat het derhalve wensel¶k is het in de mandaten en technische specificaties gebruikte begrip producten of families van producten vast te leggen; product of elke familie van producten duidel¶k de methoden voor de toepassing van de twee procedures aan te geven, onder verw¶zing naar genoemde b¶lage III, daar b¶lage III aan bepaalde systemen de voorkeur geeft; Overwegende dat de procedure van artikel 13, lid 3, onder a), overeenkomt met de systemen die in mogel¶kheid 1 zonder permanente bewaking en in de mogel¶kheden 2 en 3 van punt 2, onder ii), van b¶lage III z¶n vastgelegd en dat de procedure van artikel 13, lid 3, onder b), over- eenkomt met de systemen die in punt 2, onder i), van b¶lage III en in mogel¶kheid 1 met permanente bewa- king van punt 2, onder ii), van b¶lage III z¶n vastgelegd; Overwegende dat de in deze beschikking vervatte maatre- gelen in overeenstemming zijn met het advies van het Permanent Comité voor de bouw, HEEFT DE VOLGENDE BESCHIKKING GEGEVEN: Artikel 1 De conformiteit van de in b¶lage I genoemde producten en families van producten wordt vastgesteld aan de hand van een procedure waarb¶ de fabrikant als enige verant- woordel¶k is voor een productiecontrolesysteem in de fabriek dat waarborgt dat de producten in overeenstem- ming z¶n met de desbetreffende technische specificaties. Artikel 2 Overwegende dat de twee procedures van artikel 13, lid 3, in b¶lage III bij Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG z¶n nader beschreven; dat het derhalve noodzakel¶k is voor elk (1) PB L 40 van 11. 2. 1989, blz. 12. (2) PB L 220 van 30. 8. 1993, blz. 1. De conformiteit van de in b¶lage II genoemde producten wordt vastgesteld aan de hand van een procedure waarb¶, naast een door de fabrikant uitgevoerd productiecontrole- systeem in de fabriek, b¶ de beoordeling en de bewaking van de productiecontrole of van het product zelf een erkende certificatie-instantie wordt ingeschakeld. 3. 2. 1999 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen L 29/39 Artikel 3 De procedure voor de conformiteitsverklaring overeenkomstig b¶lage III wordt vermeld in de mandaten voor geharmoniseerde normen. Deze beschikking is gericht tot de lidstaten. Artikel 4 Gedaan te Brussel, 25 januari 1999. Voor de Commissie Martin BANGEMANN Lid van de Commissie L 29/40 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen 3. 2. 1999 B(cid:246)LAGE I Vochtdichte bekledingen: Dakbeschot: Waterdampregelende lagen: Voor gebruik in gebouwen, met uitsluiting van gebruik dat onder brandprestatievoorschriften voor producten van materialen van de klassen A (1), B (1), C (1) valt. B(cid:246)LAGE II Vochtdichte folie: Dakfolie: Voor gebruik in gebouwen. Vochtdichte bekledingen: Dakbeschot: Waterdampregelende lagen: Voor gebruik dat onder brandprestatievoorschriften voor producten van materialen van de klassen A (1), B (1) C (1) valt. (1) Materialen waarvoor de brandprestaties t¶dens de productie kunnen veranderen (in het algemeen materialen die onder- hevig z¶n aan chemische verandering, b¶v. brandvertragende middelen, of waarb¶ veranderingen in de samenstelling tot veranderingen in de brandprestaties kunnen leiden). 3. 2. 1999 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen L 29/41 B(cid:246)LAGE III Opmerking: Voor producten met meer dan een van de in de onderstaande families beoogde gebruiksmogel¶k- heden z¶n de taken van de erkende instantie, voortvloeiend uit het desbetreffende systeem van verklaring van overeenstemming, cumulatief. PRODUCTFAMILIE MEMBRANEN (1/3) 1. Systemen van verklaring van overeenstemming Het CEN/Cenelec wordt verzocht om in de desbetreffende geharmoniseerde norm(en) voor de onder- staande producten en het beoogde gebruik daarvan het volgende systeem van verklaring van overeenstem- ming te vermelden: Product Beoogd gebruik Vochtdichte bekledingen Dakbeschot Waterdampregelende lagen Vochtdichte folie Dakfolie In gebouwen In gebouwen Niveau(s) of klasse(n) Systeem van verklaring van overeenstemming — — 3 2+ Systeem 2+: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), eerste mogelijkheid, met onder meer certificatie van de in de fabriek uitgevoerde productiecontrole door een erkende instantie op basis van een initiële inspectie van de fabriek en van de productiecontrole in de fabriek alsmede van permanente bewaking, beoordeling van de productiecontrole in de fabriek. Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), tweede mogelijkheid. Systeem 3: De specificatie van het systeem dient zodanig te z¶n dat het kan worden toegepast zelfs wanneer de prestatie ten aanzien van een bepaalde eigenschap niet behoeft te worden vastgesteld, omdat minstens één lidstaat voor een dergel¶ke eigenschap geen wettel¶k voorschrift heeft (zie artikel 2, lid 1, van Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG en, wanneer van toepassing, punt 1. 2. 3 van de basisdocumenten). In die gevallen is de verificatie van een dergel¶ke eigenschap voor de fabrikant niet verplicht indien h¶ in dit opzicht niets over de prestatie van dit product wenst mee te delen. L 29/42 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen 3. 2. 1999 PRODUCTFAMILIE MEMBRANEN (2/3) 1. Systemen van verklaring van overeenstemming Het CEN/Cenelec wordt verzocht om in de desbetreffende geharmoniseerde norm(en) voor de onder- staande producten en het beoogde gebruik daarvan het volgende systeem van verklaring van overeenstem- ming te vermelden: Product Beoogd gebruik Vochtdichte folie Vochtdichte bekledingen Dakbeschot Dakfolie Waterdampregelende lagen Voor gebruik dat onder brand- prestatievoorschriften valt Niveau(s) of klasse(n) Systeem van verklaring van overeenstemming A (1), B (1), C (1) A (2), B (2), C (2) A (3), D, E, F 1 3 4 Systeem 1: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, i), zonder steekproefsgewijze controle van monsters. Systeem 3: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), tweede mogelijkheid. Systeem 4: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), derde mogelijkheid. (1) Materialen waarvoor de brandprestaties tijdens de productie kunnen veranderen (in het algemeen materialen die onderhevig zijn aan chemische verandering, bijv. brandvertragende middelen, of waarbij veranderingen in de samenstel- ling tot veranderingen in de brandprestaties kunnen leiden). (2) Materialen waarvoor de brandprestaties tijdens de productie niet kunnen veranderen. (3) Materialen van klasse A die volgens Beschikking 96/603/EG niet op brandprestaties dienen te worden getest. De specificatie van het systeem dient zodanig te z¶n dat het kan worden toegepast zelfs wanneer de prestatie ten aanzien van een bepaalde eigenschap niet behoeft te worden vastgesteld, omdat minstens één lidstaat voor een dergel¶ke eigenschap geen wettel¶k voorschrift heeft (zie artikel 2, lid 1, van Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG en, wanneer van toepassing, punt 1. 2. 3 van de basisdocumenten). In die gevallen is de verificatie van een dergel¶ke eigenschap voor de fabrikant niet verplicht indien h¶ in dit opzicht niets over de prestatie van dit product wenst mee te delen. 3. 2. 1999 NL Publicatieblad van de Europese Gemeenschappen L 29/43 PRODUCTFAMILIE MEMBRANEN (3/3) 1. Systemen van verklaring van overeenstemming Het CEN/Cenelec wordt verzocht om in de desbetreffende geharmoniseerde norm(en) voor de onder- staande producten en het beoogde gebruik daarvan het volgende systeem van verklaring van overeenstem- ming te vermelden: Product Beoogd gebruik Niveau(s) of klasse(n) Systeem van verklaring van overeenstemming Dakbeschot Dakfolie gebruik Voor brandprestatievoorschriften voor buiten valt dat onder die Producten moeten worden getest die Producten test zonder „geacht worden te voldoen” (1) 3 4 Systeem 3: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), tweede mogelijkheid. Systeem 4: Zie Richtlijn 89/106/EEG, bijlage III, punt 2, ii), derde mogelijkheid. (1) Te bevestigen in gesprekken met de Groep „Brandwerende middelen”. De specificatie van het systeem dient zodanig te z¶n dat het kan worden toegepast zelfs wanneer de prestatie ten aanzien van een bepaalde eigenschap niet behoeft te worden vastgesteld, omdat minstens één lidstaat voor een dergel¶ke eigenschap geen wettel¶k voorschrift heeft (zie artikel 2, lid 1, van Richtl¶n 89/106/EEG en, wanneer van toepassing, punt 1. 2. 3 van de basisdocumenten). In die gevallen is de verificatie van een dergel¶ke eigenschap voor de fabrikant niet verplicht indien h¶ in dit opzicht niets over de prestatie van dit product wenst mee te delen


title: 1999/176/Euratom: Council Decision of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002)

eurovoc_concepts:
Joint Research Centre
nuclear fission
nuclear safety
research programme
teaching curriculum

text: L 64/154 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 COUNCIL DECISION of 25 January 1999 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (1998 to 2002) (1999/176/Euratom) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof, Having regard Commission (1), to the proposal from the Having regard to the opinion of Parliament (2), the European Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), (1) Whereas, by Decision 1999/64/Euratom (4), the Council adopted a fifth framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy the period 1998 to 2002 Community for (hereinafter referred to as the fifth framework programme) setting out the general outlines and the scientific and technological objectives of activities Joint Research Centre (JRC) for the European Atomic Energy Community; implemented by the to be (2) Whereas Article 3 of stipulates through fifth framework be shall programme implemented programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty, one programme of which concerning in particular the JRC; the that specific it (3) Whereas, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April framework the 1994 programme of the European Atomic Energy Community activities in the field of research and concerning fourth (1) OJ C 236, 28. 7. 1998, p. 20. (2) Opinion delivered on 15 December 1998 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ C 407, 28. 12. 1998, p. 123. (4) OJ L 26, 1. 2. 1999, p. 34. on the training (1994 to 1998) (5) and Article 7(3) of specific the Council Decisions programmes implementing the direct actions of the the fourth Commission has an external assessment conducted which it has the transmitted to the European Parliament, Council and the Economic and Social Committee together with its conclusions and comments; arranged for programme, framework to be (4) Whereas Council Decision 1999/66/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the the European fifth framework programme of Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) (1998 to 2002) (6) allows the participation of the Joint Research Centre in indirect actions; (5) Whereas, for the purpose of implementing this programme, it may be appropriate to engage in international cooperation activities, in particular on the basis of Chapter X of the Treaty, with third countries or international organisations; (6) Whereas implementation of this programme will also comprise activities aimed at stimulating, disseminating and exploiting research results, in particular and medium-sized small enterprises (SMEs), and activities to stimulate the mobility and training of researchers; vis-a` -vis (7) Whereas the fifth research activities under framework programme should also be geared towards innovation in order to contribute, inter alia, to the objectives of the first action plan for innovation; whereas the JRC should actively pursue activities in innovation and technology transfer; (8) Whereas the equal opportunities policy of the Community must be taken into account in the implementation of this programme; (5) OJ L 115, 6. 5. 1994, p. 31. Decision as last amended by Decision 96/253/Euratom (OJ L 86, 4. 4. 1996, p. 72). (6) OJ L 26, 1. 2. 1999, p. 56. 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/155 (9) Whereas the Joint Research Centre (JRC) should the research and training activities implement carried out by means of direct action, in particular the tasks entrusted to the Commission by the Treaty; whereas the Commission should undertake the tasks incumbent on it in the area of nuclear fission, making use of the technical expertise particular attention should be paid to the safety of the nuclear fuel cycle and its impact on man and the environment; JRC; whereas the of (10) Whereas the implementation of this programme should be monitored with a view to adapting it, where appropriate, to scientific and technological developments and needs; whereas in due course there should also be an assessment of progress with the programme by independent experts; (11) Whereas, in of the implementation this programme, the Board of Governors of the JRC is consulted by the Commission in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Commission Decision concerning the organisation of the JRC; whereas the current provisions are set out in Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom (1); (12) Whereas the Scientific and Technical Committee and the Board of Governors of the JRC have been and technological content of this specific programme, consulted scientific the on HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 In accordance with Article 3(1) of the fifth framework programme, a specific programme related to direct actions of research and training activities to be carried out by the JRC (hereafter referred to as the specific programme) is hereby adopted for the period from 25 January 1999 to 31 December 2002. An indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex I. 2. Of the amount in paragraph 1: — EUR 71,8 million is for the period 1998 to 1999, and — EUR 209,2 million is for the period 2000 to 2002. In the case referred to in Article 2(1)(c) of the fifth framework programme, the Council shall adapt the latter figure in accordance with Article 2(1)(c), second indent of the fifth framework programme. Pending a decision by the Council, this specific programme shall not be implemented beyond the provision of the first indent. The budgetary authority shall, in compliance 3. with the scientific and technological objectives and priorities the laid down in this Decision, appropriations for each financial year taking into resources within the account multiannual financial perspective. the availability of set Article 3 the The general outlines, and 1. for the technological objectives and the priorities programme are set out in Annex II. They are consistent with the principles and the three categories of selection criteria indicated in Annex I to the fifth framework programme. scientific The detailed rules for financial participation by 2. the Community in the specific programme are those referred to in Article 4 of the fifth framework programme. Direct actions are defined in Annexes II and III to the fifth framework programme. Specific rules for implementing the programme are set out in Annex III to this Decision. Article 2 Article 4 1. The amount deemed necessary for the execution of direct actions by the JRC under this programme is EUR 281 million. In the light of the criteria referred to in Article 3(1), and the scientific and technological objectives and priorities set out in Annex II, the Commission: (1) OJ L 107, 30. 4. 1996, p. 12. (a) shall monitor, with appropriate assistance from independent external experts, the implementation L 64/156 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 of the specific programme and, where appropriate, submit proposals to the Council for adapting it, in accordance with Article fifth framework programme; 5(1) the of in Article 5(2) of (b) shall arrange for the external assessment provided fifth framework for programme conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme. to be the Article 5 The Commission shall draw up a work 1. programme specifying: (a) in greater detail, the objectives and priorities of Annex II; (b) the indicative timetable for the implementation of the specific programme. This work programme shall be updated where 2. appropriate and be made available by the Commission to all in a user-friendly form, including in electronic form. interested parties Commission decision concerning the organisation of the JRC. The Commission shall 3. regularly inform the Board of Governors of the implementation of this 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 In accordance with Article 5(4) of the fifth framework programme, the Commission shall regularly inform the the Council and the European Parliament of overall progress of the implementation of the programme. Article 9 Article 6 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. 1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of this programme, carried out by the JRC. 2. referred to as the Board of Governors) consulted by the Commission in this accordance with the The Board of Governors of the JRC (hereinafter shall be in task, the relevant provisions of Done at Brussels, 25 January 1999. For the Council The President J. FISCHER 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/157 ANNEX I INDICATIVE BREAKDOWN OF THE AMOUNT DEEMED NECESSARY Type of activity Nuclear fission safety Nuclear safeguards Decommissioning and waste management (million EUR) Amount 122 138 21 Total 281 (1) (2) (1) Of which approximately 6 % may be allocated to exploratory research and up to 2 % for exploitation of own JRC results and technology transfer. (2) This total includes the JRC’s budget contribution necessary for its participation in shared-cost actions. L 64/158 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 GENERAL OUTLINES, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES ANNEX II A. THE MISSION OF THE JRC The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of Community policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Community. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of commercial or national interests. Carrying out specific high-level research in close contact with industry and other bodies, the JRC supports the policy maker in addressing the concerns of improving the the individual citizen, interaction between man and the environment and promoting sustainable development. In implementing its mission, the JRC will endeavour to coordinate research and training activities carried out in the Member States. Its work depends on intensive networking with public and private institutions in the Member States through, for example, research networks, joint projects or staff exchanges. This is important because the JRC’s mission is complementary to the indirect action part of the fifth framework programme; while the indirect actions will continue to be the main mechanism for developing and testing new ideas, the JRC’s role is to help apply them in the service of the policy maker. B. OBJECTIVE: MAINTAINING A VIGILANT APPROACH Nuclear energy continues to supply about a third of the Community’s electricity and vigilance is still required to ensure a continuation of the Community’s outstanding safety record, to maintain efforts to avoid proliferation and to efficiently manage the processing and long-term storage of waste. New challenges include a reactor park whose average age is increasing, an enlargement of the Community to include countries with a different safety culture and the coming into safeguards of material arising from the disarmament process. The Commission has specific Treaty obligations in nuclear energy and it has always relied on the JRC to provide a technical support that can keep up with technological developments and face new challenges. JRC’s objective is therefore: — to support the Commission in its Treaty obligations, — to remain vigilant so as to maintain the Community’s excellent record in safety and safeguards, — to prepare to face the new challenges. The two selection criteria for JRC activities are: — relevance to Community policies. An understanding of the policy agenda allows JRC research to be timely and support the formulation of policy where it is most needed, — subsidiarity. This has two aspects. Firstly the research must be in an area where Community involvement is appropriate and secondly it should be appropriate for this involvement to be through the JRC. Thus the JRC only operates where its unique pan-European identity provides an 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/159 added-value. In the nuclear area its action is justified by the cross-border aspects of nuclear safety and safeguards and by public concern about the issues. C. THE JRC PROGRAMME The JRC’s specific programme for the fifth framework programme is shaped in a view to focus activities in areas where they have a high European added-value or which correspond to tasks entrusted to the Commission by the Euratom Treaty. These activities aim to optimise, in a European, or even international framework, the use of the JRC’s special facilities and core competencies, in particular in areas where the JRC has acquired a level of excellence and is the unique holder of European knowledge. Activities on fission safety will take advantage of the JRC’s unique facilities and will focus on areas where the JRC is considered a reference centre for the Community such as actinides and areas of public concern such as severe accidents and the handling of waste. Work on ageing of reactor materials will increase to reflect the increasing importance of this issue for safety authorities and industry. The needs of the enlargement countries will be given some priority. Work on control of nuclear materials will continue at the same level in order to meet the present and future needs of inspectors. This will include measurement, analysis and monitoring techniques and the training of inspectors. Some prospective studies will be carried out in order to foresee the safeguards implications of proposed changes in the fuel cycle and to determine whether remote sensing can be used for the detection of illicit activities. Lastly, wastes issued from nuclear activities have to be properly managed and some obsolete facilities will be decommissioned. This programme should not to be considered a blueprint for the work programme over the next four years but rather a general outline that reflects the current view of the policy agenda and priorities. Changes to the JRC programme are to be expected as science and technology advance and the policy agenda and the priorities of the customer change. 1. NUCLEAR FISSION 1. 1. Nuclear fission safety Even if nuclear fission is today considered a mature technology both the safety of nuclear installations and the management of the fuel cycle, notably the management of waste, require continued efforts as they are matters of public concern. Also public authorities maintain vigilance and push for continuous improvement and industry maintain a strong interest in new technologies and further improvements. The JRC supports these efforts which are at the core of its mission. It also offers unique facilities and traditional competence and scientific excellence while concentrating on activities where the added value by its support is unquestioned. They concern: — the ageing of materials and components: determination of the residual lifespan of reactors and their main components, improvement and qualification of in-service inspection techniques through the evaluation of structural integrity and the development of methodologies and the qualification of non-destructive examination techniques, — the fuel cycle safety: basic research on actinides is an area where the JRC is regarded as the centre of excellence, and in which it will produce detailed knowledge of the properties of these elements. This is essential to the whole fuel cycle safety and efficiency (basic properties of new fuel and waste, licensing and industrial operations such as reprocessing, processing, storage and disposal of waste and spent fuel), in particular it allows detailed studies of the phenomena occurring during irradiation of nuclear fuel, as well as the optimisation of those fuels to enhance both safety and efficiency (e. g. studies on partitioning and transmutation will focus on lowering the radiotoxicity of waste by reducing, or even eliminating, irradiation, advanced fuels); increase rate of L 64/160 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 the presence of actinides and other long-lived radioactive elements in the fuel cycle, on the development of appropriate techniques for processing these materials, — study of irradiated fuels with a view to direct disposal, the examination of in particular the characterisation of long-term behaviour under storage and final disposal irradiated fuels, conditions, and the determination of the risks associated with their radiotoxicity, — the study of severe accidents, including the operation in a European network and with the support of international partners, of the FARO facility, the only one of its kind in the world, to allow the study of in-vessel and ex-vessel phenomena following core meltdown using real materials and representative configurations. The JRC will host in its large installations, in particular FARO, research teams from research organisms from Member States and reciprocally, it will contribute to European or international projects. 1. 2. Nuclear safeguards The scientific and technical support necessary to implement safeguards pursuant to Chapter VII of the Treaty and the obligations arising from the Non-proliferation Treaty and the implementation of the Commission’s IAEA support programme is part of a dual process: — to meet the technological challenges of the large fuel cycle facilities, and — to meet the new challenges arising following major international decisions, as well as the incorporation of new, more efficient technologies. The JRC’s impartiality is essential to support actions to combat illicit trafficking in nuclear materials and damage to the environment involving radioactive materials. The JRC’s activities in this field are an integral part of a process both of European cooperation, as reflected in the European Safeguards Research and Development Association network, and of international cooperation with the United States, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and Canada. JRC activities will focus on: — development and improvement of measurement, monitoring and analytical techniques with emphasis on automation: destructive and non-destructive testing and analytical techniques (including the development of high-performance analysis to detect traces of radioactive materials in the environment), sealing and confinement techniques, quality control; these activities concern in particular large reprocessing plants and the plutonium cycle, including MOX fuel, and will include the monitoring of performance in real operating conditions of industrial equipment and the study of its conformity with international standards, — development of dedicated information technologies (processing techniques for the analysis and detection of anomalies between declarations and verifications; three-dimensional laser techniques for the monitoring of very sensitive areas); assessment of remote sensing as a method of detecting illicit nuclear activities; establishment of the requisite infrastructure for implementation for control purpose, — evaluation with regard to controls on fissile materials, of certain innovative concepts in the field of reactors and the fuel cycle; preparation of an approach that is adequate in terms of control, — development of analytical trafficking and environmental damage involving radioactive materials (e. g. illicit dumping): research on analysis of specific properties of fissile materials such as isotopic composition, purity and granulation to techniques adapted to the fight against illicit 12. 3. 1999 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 64/161 evaluate intended use, date of fabrication, etc. and development of a database to collate these characteristics; development of ultra-sensitive analysis to make it possible to identify the routing of materials up to their place of seizure, — training of inspectors and operators, in particular in new technologies. 2. DECOMMISSIONING OF JRC INSTALLATIONS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT The JRC will undertake and intensify work on decommissioning and dismantling of its installations used for nuclear activities which have not been in use for some time and are becoming obsolete. This will include the treatment and management including disposal of waste resulting from this work. This is of vital importance not only to protect the environment but also for the protection of workers and the eventual reduction of operational costs as it will reduce the need for monitoring and surveillance as nuclear activities are being reduced and concentrated. — Establishment of a long term plan in order to ensure future and continuous implementation of these activities, — Construction of an installation for the treatment of liquid wastes, — Starting of decommissioning and dismantling operation of obsolete facilities and management of wastes arising from these activities. L 64/162 EN Official Journal of the European Communities 12. 3. 1999 ANNEX III SPECIFIC RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAMME 1. The Commission, after consulting the Board of Governors of the JRC, shall implement the direct action on the basis of the scientific objectives and contents described in Annex II. The activities relating to this action shall be performed in the relevant institutes of the Joint Research Centre (JRC). 2. In the implementation of its activities, the JRC will, whenever appropriate and feasible, participate in or organise networks of public and private laboratories in the Member States or European research consortia. Particular attention shall be paid to cooperation with industry, especially with small and medium-sized enterprises. Research bodies established in third countries may also cooperate on projects, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 7 and, where applicable, of agreements for scientific and technological cooperation between the Community and the third countries concerned. Particular attention will be paid to cooperation with research laboratories and institutes in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The knowledge gained through implementation of the projects will be disseminated by the JRC itself (taking into account possible limitations due to confidentiality issues). 3. The accompanying measures shall include: — the organisation of visits to JRC institutes of grant holders, visiting scientists and seconded experts, — organisation of the secondment of JRC staff to national laboratories, industrial laboratories and universities, — systematic exchange of information, through, inter alia, the organisation of scientific seminars, workshops and colloquiums and scientific publications, — specialised training with the emphasis on multidisciplinarity, — the independent scientific and strategic evaluation of the performance of the projects and programmes


title: Odločba Komisije z dne 25. Januarja 1999 o postopku za potrjevanje skladnosti gradbenih proizvodov v skladu s členom 20(2) Direktive Sveta 89/106/EGS v zvezi z vrati, okni, naoknicami, roloji, vhodnimi vrati in ustreznim stavbnim okovjem (notificirano pod dokumentno številko K(1999) 117)Besedilo velja za EGP.

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text: 13/Zv. 23 SL Uradni list Evropske unije 223 31999D0093 L 29/51 URADNI LIST EVROPSKIH SKUPNOSTI 3. 2. 1999 ODLOČBA KOMISIJE z dne 25. Januarja 1999 o postopku za potrjevanje skladnosti gradbenih proizvodov v skladu s členom 20(2) Direktive Sveta 89/106/EGS v zvezi z vrati, okni, naoknicami, roloji, vhodnimi vrati in ustreznim stavbnim okovjem (notificirano pod dokumentno številko K(1999) 117) (Besedilo velja za EGP) (1999/93/ES) KOMISIJA EVROPSKIH SKUPNOSTI JE ob upoštevanju Pogodbe o ustanovitvi Evropske skupnosti, ker ustreza postopek iz točke (a) člena 13(3) sistemom brez stal- nega nadzora, ki so predloženi v prvi možnosti ter v drugi in tretji možnosti točke (ii) oddelka 2 Priloge III, in ker postopek iz točke (b) člena 13(3) ustreza sistemom stalnega nadzora, ki so predlo- ženi v točki (i) oddelka 2 Priloge III, in v prvi možnosti, s stalno kontrolo, točke (ii) oddelka 2 Priloge III; Sveta upoštevanju Direktive ob dne 21. decembra 1988 o približevanju zakonov in drugih predpisov držav članic, ki se nanašajo na gradbene proizvode (1), kakor je bila spremenjena z Direktivo Sveta 93/68/EGS (2), in zlasti člena 13(4) Direktive, 89/106/EGS z ker so ukrepi, predvideni s to odločbo, v skladu z mnenjem Stal- nega odbora za gradbeništvo, ker mora Komisija po členu 13(3) Direktive Sveta 89/106/EGS med dvema postopkoma za potrjevanje skladnosti proizvoda izbrati „najmanj težavni postopek sploh, ki izpolnjuje zahteve po varnosti“; ker to pomeni, da je nujno odločiti, ali je za dani pro- izvod ali družino proizvodov obstoj sistema kontrole proizvod- nje, za katerega je odgovoren proizvajalec, potreben in zadosten pogoj za potrditev skladnosti ali pa je iz razlogov, povezanih z izpolnjevanjem meril iz člena 13(4), treba vključiti certifikacijski organ; SPREJELA NASLEDNJO ODLOČBO: Člen 1 ker člen 13(4) zahteva, da je tako opredeljeni postopek naveden v mandatih in tehničnih specifikacijah; ker je torej zaželeno, da se opredeli pojem proizvodov ali družine proizvodov, kakor se uporabljajo v mandatih in tehničnih specifikacijah; Skladnost proizvodov in družin proizvodov, ki so navedene v Prilogi I, se potrjuje po postopku, po katerem je za sistem nadzora tovarniške proizvodnje, ki zagotavlja, da je proizvod skladen z ustreznimi tehničnimi specifikacijami, odgovoren izključno proizvajalec. ker sta postopka, ki sta predvidena v členu 13(3), podrobno opi- sana v Prilogi III k Direktivi Sveta 89/106/EGS, je torej nujno jasno opredeliti metode za izvajanje teh dveh postopkov za vsak proizvod ali družino proizvodov skladno s Prilogo III, saj ta daje prednost nekaterim sistemom; (1) UL L 40, 11. 2. 1989, str. 12. (2) UL L 220, 30. 8. 1993, str. 1. Člen 2 Skladnost proizvodov, ki so navedeni v Prilogi II, se potrjuje po postopku, po katerem je poleg proizvajalca, ki upravlja sistem nadzora tovarniške proizvodnje, v oceno in nadzor kontrole proizvodnje ali samega proizvoda vključen tudi certifikacijski organ. 224 SL Uradni list Evropske unije 13/Zv. 23 Postopek za potrjevanje skladnosti, kakršnega predpisuje Priloga III, bo naveden v mandatih za smernice za harmonizirane standarde. Člen 3 Ta odločba je naslovljena na države članice. V Bruslju, 25. januarja 1999 Člen 4 Za Komisijo Martin BANGEMANN Član Komisije 13/Zv. 23 SL Uradni list Evropske unije 225 PRILOGA I Vrata in vhodna vrata (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega): — samo za notranjo komunikacijo, — za posebej deklarirano uporabo in/ali uporabo, za katero veljajo posebne zahteve, zlasti hrup, energija, tesnost in varnost uporabe, ki niso navedeni v Prilogi II k tej odločbi. Okna (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega): — za uporabo, ki ni navedena v Prilogi II k tej odločbi. Naoknice in roloji (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega): — za zunanjo uporabo. 226 SL Uradni list Evropske unije 13/Zv. 23 PRILOGA II Vrata in vhodna vrata (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega): — za zajezitev ognja/dima in na izhodnih poteh. Okna (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega): — za zajezitev ognja/dima in na izhodnih poteh. Stavbno okovje, ki ustreza vratom in vhodnim vratom: — za zajezitev ognja/dima in na izhodnih poteh. 13/Zv. 23 SL Uradni list Evropske unije 227 PRILOGA III DRUŽINA PROIZVODOV VRATA, OKNA, NAOKNICE, ROLOJI, VHODNA VRATA IN USTREZNO STAVBNO OKOVJE (1/1) 1. Sistemi potrjevanja skladnosti Za proizvod(-e) in predvideno(-e) uporabo(-e), navedeno(-e) spodaj, mora CEN/CENELEC imenovati naslednji(-e) sistem(-e) preverjanja skladnosti v ustreznem usklajenem(-ih) standardu(-ih): Proizvod(-i) Predvidena(-e) uporaba(-e) Raven(-ni) ali razred(-i) Sistem(-i) potrjevanja skladnosti Vrata in vhodna vrata (z ustreznim okov- jem ali brez njega) Zajezitev ognja/dima in izhodne poti Drugo posebej deklarirano uporabo in/ali uporabe, za katere veljajo drugačne posebne zahteve, zlasti hrup, energija, tesnost in varnost uporabe Samo za notranjo komunikacijo Ustrezno stavbno okovje, ki ustreza vratom in vhodnim vratom Zajezitev ognja/dima in izhodne poti Okna (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega) Zajezitev ognja/dima in izhodne poti Naoknice in roloji (z ustreznim okovjem ali brez njega) Zunanja uporaba Drugo Sistem 1: Glej Direktivo 89/106/EGS, Priloga III(2)(i), brez inšpekcijskega preizkusa vzorcev. Sistem 3: Glej Direktivo 89/106/EGS, Priloga III(2)(ii), druga možnost. Sistem 4: Glej Direktivo 89/106/EGS, Priloga III(2)(ii), tretja možnost. — — — — — — — 1 3 4 1 1 3 4 Specifikacija za sistem mora omogočati izvajanje sistema tudi, kadar ni treba opredeliti obnašanja za neko lastnost, ker v vsaj eni državi članici sploh ni pravne zahteve za tako lastnost (glej člen 2(1) Direktive 89/106/EGS in, kjer je ustrezno, določbo 1. 2. 3 razlagalnih dokumentov). V teh primerih se proizvajalcu ne sme naložiti preverjanja take lastnosti, če ne želi navesti tovrstnega obnašanja izdelka