Explanatory Memorandum to COM(2010)90 - Conclusion of the Agreement between Euratom (Euratom) and the Department of the Energy of the USA (USDOE) in the field of nuclear security research and development

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dossier COM(2010)90 - Conclusion of the Agreement between Euratom (Euratom) and the Department of the Energy of the USA (USDOE) in the field of ...
source COM(2010)90 EN
date 17-03-2010
On November 4th, 2008, the Council adopted the Commission proposal for negotiation directives authorizing the Commission to negotiate an agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the Department of Energy of the United States of America (USDOE) in the field of nuclear security research and development.[1]

The Council Decision stipulated that 'this Agreement will amend and replace the agreement signed on 6 January 1995'.

A first explanatory talk took place in Washington DC on April 21st, 2008 and the first negotiation round has taken place in connection with the meeting of the Steering Committee (PCG) of the existing agreement in Lawrence Livermore on March 10, 2009. A final negotiation round took place in Brussels on Wednesday November 4th, 2009. Both Parties agreed on a final text that was presented to the Council Working Party on Monday November 23rd.

As agreed, the Council was closely kept informed and the various drafts resulting from these rounds have been systematically presented to its appropriate Working Party.

In light of the above, the Commission calls the Council to adopt the annexed proposal approving the conclusion of the Agreement.