18.2.2012 Official Journal of the European Union L 471 II (Non-legislative acts) REGULATIONS COUNCIL REGULATION (EURATOM) No 139/2012 of 19 December 2011 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 7 and 10 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regu- lation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (°). X ) I . 3) The Framework Programme should also be implemented submltFed after consultation of the Scientific and Technical in accordance with the State aid rules, in particular the Committee, rules on State aid for research and development, currently the Community framework for state aid for . e Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament ('), research and development and innovation (‘). Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and (4)  The Framework Programme retains the overall scope and Social Committee (2), principles as regards the Seventh Framework Programme of the Community adopted by Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning Having regard to the Opinion of the Court of Auditors, the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (). Whereas: (5)  The rules for the participation of undertakings, research 1) The Framework Programme of the European Atomic centres and universities should provide a coherent, Energy Community for nuclear research and training comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure activities  (2012-2013)  (hereinafter ‘the Framework the most efficient implementation possible, taking into Programme’), was adopted by Council Decision account the need for easy access for all participants 2012/93/Euratom (). It is the responsibility of the through simplified procedures, in accordance with the Commission to ensure the implementation of the principle of proportionality. Framework Programme and its specific programmes, including the related financial aspects. (6)  The Framework Programme should benefit from the (2)  The Framework Programme should be implemented in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (¥) (hereinafter ‘the Financial Regulation’) and Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) (") Opinion of 15 November 2011 (not yet published in the Official Journal). Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation. (3 OJ C 318, 29.10.2011, p. 127. Opinion delivered following non- compulsory consultation. (}) See page 25 of this Official Journal. (9 OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. Commission initiative to simplify the implementation of the research framework programmes included in the Commission Decision C(2011) 174 of 24 January 2011 on three measures for simplifying the implementation of Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom. This Commission Decision modifies the model grant agreement adopted under Decision 2006/970/Euratom. 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1. oJ L 0] C 323, 30.12.2006, p. 1. oJL 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60.