Specific research programmes (Euratom) to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre, 1988-1991
Reorganized in 1988, the JRC consists of a Directorate-General in Brussels, two support units at Ispra and nine scientific institutes with facilities at Ispra, Karlsruhe, Petten and Geel.
The JRC's four-fold mission during the 1988-1991 period was to:
- Undertake specific programmes as part of the second Framework programme ;
- Perform services at the request of outside bodies and individuals;
- Provide scientific and technical support to Commission departments;
- Carry out research in preparation for new activities.
To help provide the data and methods needed to monitor ionizing radiation and radioactivity and prevent them from having harmful effects, to establish nuclear reference methods and measurements, to enhance the safety of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion technology, and to increase industrial competitivity by accelerating the transfer of JRC technology to industry.
- Evaluation and monitoring of radioactivity;
- Nuclear measurements and reference materials;
- Reactor safety;
- Radioactive waste management;
- Safeguarding and management of fissile materials;
- Nuclear fuels and actinides research;
- Fusion technology and safety;
- Exploratory research.
The Commission, assisted by the Board of Governors of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), was responsible for implementing the programmes and, to this end, called upon the services of the JRC.
In cooperation with the Board of Governors, the Commission ensured that periodic consultation was maintained with the relevant management and coordination advisory committees or equivalent committees with a view to ensuring coordination and consistency of approach between shared-cost actions and JRC activities in the same areas.
The Commission submitted annual reports and a final report on the implementation of the programmes to the European Parliament and the Council.