Cooperation under this Regulation shall pursue the following specific objectives:

1. (1)

   the promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, and continuous improvement of nuclear safety;

2. (2)

   responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, namely transport, pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal, and the decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations;

3. (3)

   the establishment of frameworks and methodologies for the application of efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in third countries.