MoU on COST research project "Characterisation of paper surfaces for improved printing paper grades" (link)

Brussels, 16 Oct 2002

Full text of Document 265/02

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Subject: Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as COST Action E32 "Characterisation of paper surfaces for improved printing paper grades"

Attached is the text of the abovementioned Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Brussels on 9 October 2002 by France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and on 10 October 2002 by Bulgaria.

The Signatories to this Memorandum of Understanding, declaring their common intention to participate in the concerted Action referred to above and described in the Technical Annex to the Memorandum, have reached the following understanding:

1. The Action will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of document COST 400/01 "Rules and Procedures for Implementing COST Actions", the contents of which the Signatories are fully aware of.

2. The main objective of the Action is to develop and improve methods for analysis of printing paper surfaces in order to improve print quality.

3. The economic dimension of the activities carried out under the Action has been estimated, on the basis of information available during the planning of the Action, at Euro 18 million in 2002 prices.

4. The Memorandum of Understanding will take effect on being signed by at least five Signatories.

5. The Memorandum of Understanding will remain in force for a period of four years, calculated from the date of first meeting of the Management Committee, unless the duration of the Action is modified according to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the document referred to in Point 1 above.

(TECHNICAL ANNEX) [...]

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