THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas the conclusion on behalf of the European Economic Community of the Agreement establishing an International Science and Technology Centre between the United States of America, Japan, the Russian Federation and, acting as one Party, the European Atomic Energy Community and the European Economic Community will help to achieve the Community's objectives; whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Regulation, powers other than those of Article 235,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: