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Legal Basis Euratom Treaty A 007
Activites
- 2012/02/18 Final act published in Official Journal
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2011/12/19
Council Meeting
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2011/12/19
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2011/12/19
Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament
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2011/11/15
Results of vote in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament
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T7-0483/2011
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The European Parliament adopted by 501 votes to 106, with 26 abstentions, a resolution amending the proposal for a Council decision concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013). The main amendments are as follows: Implementation of the Framework Programme (2012 - 2013): this should be based on the principles of simplicity, stability, transparency, legal certainty, consistency, excellence and trust following the recommendations of the European Parliament in its resolution on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes. Work programme: Members consider that the work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by as industry as well as the Member States, associated states and European and international organisations. The work programme shall specify the criteria on which proposals for indirect actions under the funding schemes are to be evaluated and projects selected. The criteria shall be those of excellence, impact and implementation. Additional requirements, weightings and thresholds that are clearly justified may be further specified or complemented in the work programme. Consultative committee: the composition of the committee shall in each case be such as to ensure a reasonable balance between men and women and between Member States undertaking research and training activities in the nuclear field. Annex - Fusion energy Research: the resolution states that the R&D activities in support of ITER construction will include the development, testing, validation and reliability verification of components and dependable systems. With regard to R&D in preparation of ITER operation, Members add that the focused physics and technology programme must include the planning of a new satellite experiment under the 8thFramework Programme which can complement ITER experimentation, with a view to ensuring the facilities required while limiting risks and operational costs, and can also cover the study of key aspects of the DEMO technologies. On R&D activities for the longer term, particular attention will be given to ensuring that the right information is communicated to the public, and specific actions will be used for communication and outreach programme efficiency. With regard to infrastructure, Parliament states that the realisation of ITER in Europe, within the international framework provided by the ITER Organisation, will entail, in the context of the complementary European programme, the creation of a new research infrastructure in support of the ITER experiment. Annex - Nuclear fission and radiation protection: Parliament states that the typical design lifetime of the current generation of nuclear plants in operation in Europe is 40 years, and possible additional life extensions are envisaged. Gen III and future-safe Gen IV aim for 60 years or a longer lifetime while minimising operation and maintenance costs due to ageing. In addition, there is a clear need to enhance the collaboration with IAEA on Safety Standards applicable to all nuclear facilities and activities. These standards should be broadly applied by designers, manufacturers, operators in power generation, medicine, industry, research and education. With regard to geological disposal, Members state that to secure more effective confinement of radioactive substances in case of unanticipated events, it is necessary to implement robust systems maintaining the service with downgraded modes of operation. On nuclear installation safety, Members add that additional work to be undertaken as a consequence of the Fukushima accident should include: improved seismic resistance, redefinition of ‘beyond design basis’ accidents, analysis of common failure modes, better emergency management, avoidance of hydrogen accumulation from hot metal/steam reactions, hydrogen recombination, design of filter/scrubber systems able to withstand gas overpressure. Advanced nuclear systems: Improved efficiency of present systems and fuels and the study of advanced reactor systems in order to assess their potential, proliferation resistance and impacts on long-term sustainability, including basic and key cross-cutting research activities (such as material science) and the study of the fuel cycle, innovative fuels and waste management aspects, including partitioning and transmutation the more efficient use of fissile material in existing reactors.The above activities should be geared to supporting the European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative (ESNII), launched at the Strategic Energy Technology Plan conference of the Belgian Presidency in November 2010, including the design of the key research demonstrators ASTRID, ALLEGRO, ALFRED and MYRRHA. Lastly, a new recital states that the design and implementation of the Framework Programme (2012 - 2013) should be based on the principles of simplicity, stability, transparency, legal certainty, consistency, excellence and trust following the recommendations of the European Parliament in its Report on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes.
- 2011/10/17 Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/10/06
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/03/24
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/03/07
Legislative proposal published
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COM(2011)0073
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PURPOSE: to adopt the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013). PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision. BACKGROUND: joint national and European efforts in the area of research and training are essential to promote and ensure economic growth and the well-being of citizens in Europe. Under Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty, the Euratom Framework Programme is the Community’s main instrument for supporting and complementing Member States’ activities in nuclear research and development (R&D). The existing provisions are contained in Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom on the Euratom Framework Programme and they will expire at the end of 2011. The principal aim of this proposal is to ensure the continuation of EU-funded research in these fields for a further two years in line with the activities carried out successfully during 2007-2011. In accordance with the Council Decision concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013), the Framework Programme (2012-2013) is to be implemented through specific programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary. The Framework Programme (2012 - 2013) comprises two types of activities: indirect actions in fusion energy research and research on nuclear fission and radiation protection, and direct actions for activities of the Joint Research Centre in the field of nuclear energy.The indirect actions should be implemented by this specific programme.It should be noted that this proposal is closely linked to the proposal on the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research (2012 -2013), the proposal on the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme (see NLE/2011/0045)and the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions, implementing the Framework Programme.IMPACT ASSESSMENT: in accordance with Article 21 of the Implementing Rules for the Financial Regulation (Commission Regulation N° 2342/2002), the Commission has prepared an ex ante evaluation. Since this proposal aims to continue the activities of the Euratom Framework Programme for 2012-13 under the same financial perspectives, the requirement for an Impact Assessment has been waived. LEGAL BASIS: Article 7 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). CONTENT: this proposal concerns the adoption of the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme (2012 - 2013). The programme is to be adopted for the period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013.This Specific Programme for indirect actions covers the following two thematic priorities: a) fusion energy research (including ITER); and b) research on nuclear fission and radiation protection.Fusion energy research: the objective of this thematic priority is to develop the knowledge base for, and to realise ITER as the major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations that are safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible and economically viable. This thematic priority includes the following areas of activity: realisation of ITER;R&D to prepare for ITER operation;activities to prepare for DEMO;R&D activities for the longer term;human resources, education and training;infrastructures;technology transfer, industry involvement and innovation.Nuclear fission and radiation protection: the objectives of this thematic priority are to establish a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, to enhance in particular the safety, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness of nuclear energy and to ensure a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation. This thematic priority includes the following areas of activity: geological disposal;reactor systems and safety;radiation protection;support for and access to research infrastructures;human resources and training.The main aims of the specific programme are to:provide continuing support for activities under the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan);support and complement national research programmes in nuclear fission and radiation protection through collaborative research and networking activities, thereby maximising EU added value in line with overall Union's policy on energy and health protection;improve the implementation of the fusion research activities carried under the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA);foster international cooperation through specific actions on both fusion and fission, complementing the strategic approach of the programme;ensure adequate ITER and F4E governance and management, including cost containment and risk management (technical, industrial, financial, legal). ITER and F4E will require a more flexible organisational structure to enable the resulting innovation and technological progress to be swiftly transferred to industry, thus enabling European industry to become more competitive. This will be addressed by: promotion of innovation and exchange of know-how with related universities, research institutes and industry;encouragement for the generation of patents;promotion of the Fusion Industry Innovation Forum, which will develop a fusion technology roadmap and human resource development initiatives, with an emphasis on innovation and potential for providing new products and services.BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the proposal states that the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 2 327 054 000, of which up to 15 % shall be for the Commission's administrative expenditure. This amount is allocated as follows: a) fusion energy research EUR 2 208 809 000; b) nuclear fission and radiation protection EUR118 245 000.
- DG {'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/research/home.cfm', 'title': 'Research and Innovation'}, GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Máire
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2011)0073
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A7-0358/2011
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0483/2011
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- : OJ L 047 18.02.2012, p. 0033
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2011/0043(NLE)
2011/09/19
ITRE
26 amendments...
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The design and implementation of the Framework Programme (2012 - 2013) should be based on the principles of simplicity, stability, transparency, legal certainty, consistency, excellence and trust following the recommendations of the European Parliament in its Report on simplifying the implementation of the Research Framework Programmes.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 (6) This specific programme should contribute towards impro
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) Appropriate measures – proportionate to the Union's financial interests – should be taken to monitor both the effectiveness of the financial support granted and the effectiveness of the utilisation of these funds in order to prevent irregularities and fraud. Special attention should be paid to the development of contractual arrangements that reduce the risk of failure to perform as well as the reallocation of risks and costs over time. The necessary steps should also be taken to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used, in accordance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests7 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities8 and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)9 .
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The specific programme shall support activities for research and training on nuclear energy, covering the whole range of indirect research actions carried out in the
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 In accordance with Article 3 of Decision [Reference of Euratom FP Council Decision to be added when adopted], the amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme is EUR 2
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) (2a) The membership of the committees on the fission and fusion aspects shall in each case be such as to ensure a reasonable balance between men and women and between Member States undertaking research and training activities in the nuclear field and associated states;
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.A The whole of section I.A is deleted.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.A – point 1 – paragraph 3 The R&D activities in support of ITER construction will be carried out in the Fusion Associations and European industries. They will include the development
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – exploration of ITER operating scenarios by means of targeted experiments
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new) – planning of a new satellite experiment under the 8th FP which can complement ITER experimentation, with a view to ensuring the facilities required while limiting risks and operational costs, and can also cover the study of key aspects of the DEMO technologies;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.A – point 6 The realisation of ITER in Europe, within the international framework provided by the ITER Organisation, will add to the new research infrastructures with a strong European dimension, and will entail, in the context of the complementary European programme, the creation of a new research infrastructure in support of the ITER experiment.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B - title I.B.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – paragraph 1 Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – paragraph 1 The overall objective is to enhance in particular the safety, performance, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness of nuclear fission and uses of radiation in industry and medicine. Indirect actions in nuclear fission and radiation protection will be undertaken in five principal areas of activity detailed below. There are
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 1 Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 1 – paragraph 2 Geological disposal: Engineering studies and demonstration of repository designs, in situ characterisation of repository host rocks (in both generic and site-specific underground research laboratories), understanding of the repository environment, studies on relevant processes in the near field (waste form and engineered barriers) and far-field (bedrock and pathways to the biosphere), development of robust methodologies for performance and safety assessment and investigation of governance and societal issues related to public acceptance. To secure more effective confinement of radioactive substances in case of unanticipated events, it is necessary to implement robust systems maintaining the service with downgraded modes of operation.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 2 Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 2 – paragraph 2 Nuclear installation safety: Operational safety of current and future nuclear installations, especially plant life assessment and management, safety culture (minimising the risk of human and organisational error), advanced safety assessment methodologies, numerical simulation tools, instrumentation and control, and prevention and mitigation of severe accidents, with associated activities to optimise knowledge management and maintain competences. Additional work to be undertaken as a consequence of the Fukushima accident should include: improved seismic resistance, redefinition of ‘beyond design basis’ accidents, analysis of common failure modes, better emergency management, avoidance of hydrogen accumulation from hot metal/steam reactions, hydrogen recombination, design of filter/scrubber systems able to withstand gas overpressure.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 2 – paragraph 2 Nuclear installation safety: Operational safety of current and future nuclear installations, taking into account particularly the research implications of the Fukushima accident, especially plant life assessment and management, safety culture (minimising the risk of human and organisational error), advanced safety assessment methodologies, numerical simulation tools, instrumentation and control, and prevention and mitigation of severe accidents, with associated activities to optimise knowledge management and maintain competences.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 2 – paragraph 3 Advanced nuclear systems: Improved efficiency of present systems and fuels and the study of advanced reactor systems in order to assess their potential, proliferation resistance and impacts on long-term sustainability, including basic and key cross-cutting research activities (such as material science)14 and the study of the fuel cycle, innovative fuels and waste management aspects, including partitioning and transmutation the more efficient use of fissile material in existing reactors. The above activities should be geared to supporting the European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative (ESNII), launched at the Strategic Energy Technology Plan conference of the Belgian Presidency in November 2010, including the design of the key research demonstrators ASTRID, ALLEGRO, ALFRED and MYRRHA.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 5 – paragraph 1 To support the creation and spreading of scientific competences and know-how
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision Annex – part I – section I.B – point 5 – paragraph 2 Human resources and training: Coordination of national programmes and provision for general training needs in
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