14. 3. 84 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 71/13 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 1 March 1984 revising the sectoral research and development programme in the field of environment (environmental protection and climatology) (indirect and concerted actions, 1981 to 1985) adopted by Decision 81/213/EEC (84/139/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Haw)ing regard to the Treaty establishing the Eurbpean Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal of the Commission ('), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (%), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (%), Whereas in its Decision 81/213/EEC (*) the Council adopted a multi-annual research and development programme in the environmental field (indirect and concerted actions, 1981 to 1985); Whereas Article 3 of the abovementioned Decision provides for a re-examination of the said programme, and, if necessary, for a revision ; Whereas it seems appropriate to revise the programme in the light of new research requirements and of the Council resolution of 25 July 1983 adopting the scientific and technical objectives of the European () OJ No C 274, 13. 10. 1983, p. 4. () Opinion delivered on 17 February 1984 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (*) Opinion delivered on 24 February 1984 (not yet published in the Official Journal). () OJ No L 101, 11. 4. 1981, p. 1. scientific and technical strategy framework programme 1984 to 1987 (9); Whereas the Committee of Scientific and Technical Research (Crest) has given its opinion on the Commission proposal, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 With effect from 1 January 1984 the Annex to Decision 81/213/EEC shall be amended as indicated in the Annex to this Decision. Article 2 The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the revised programme should be 49 300 000 ECU, including the Community contribution to the concerted actions listed in Part C of the Annex and including expenditure on a staff of 16. Done at Brussels, 1 March 1984. For the Council The President H. BOUCHARDEAU () OJ No C 208, 4. 8. 1983, p. 1.