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Commission opinion

of 20 October 2003

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning and dismantling of the nuclear power plant KMK and the storage of radioactive wastes in the on-site storage facility at Mülheim-Kärlich in Rhineland-Palatinate in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2003/C 253/07)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 6 May 2003 the European Commission received from the German Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning and dismantling of the nuclear power plant KMK and the storage of radioactive wastes in the on-site storage facility at Mülheim-Kärlich.

On the basis of these data and additional information provided by the German Government on 22 July 2003, and following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

(a) The distance between the plant and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State is approximately 90 km to Belgium.

(b) During normal operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluent will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

(c) Solid radioactive waste arising from the dismantling operations will be stored in the on-site storage facility (interim storage facility on the same site). Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials and materials which are released from regulatory control will be released for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Directive 96/29/Euratom).

(d) In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in other Member States would not be significant from the point of view of health.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the decommissioning and dismantling of the nuclear power plant KMK and the storage of radioactive wastes in the on-site storage facility at Mülheim-Kärlich in Rhineland-Palatinate in the Federal Republic of Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
Commission Opinion

on the draft Council Decision on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee

(2003/C 130/04)

In accordance with Article 209 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Council shall, after receiving an Opinion of the Commission, determine the rules governing the Committees. The Council requested the Opinion of the Commission, in a letter dated 23 April 2003, on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC), which are currently set in the Council Decision of 31 December 1998 (1999/8/EC).

The proposed revision aims at accommodating the forthcoming enlargement of the European Union to 25 Member States. In order to continue working efficiently, the draft Council Decision proposes that the EFC will work in two formations: a restricted one, where only members from national administrations, the Commission and the ECB participate, and the full one where all members, including the members from national central banks, will take part.

For that purpose, it is being proposed to introduce a new article and to modify two articles. Specifically:

- Article 4 of the proposal (new Article) establishes the 2 formations,

- Article 5 of the proposal (corresponding to Article 4 of the current Statutes) clarifies that national central banks members cannot claim to attend all discussions on questions on which the Council may subsequently take a decision,

- Article 10 of the proposal (corresponding to Article 9 of the current Statutes) has been modified to increase the minimal number of members needed for calling a meeting, from two to four.

The Commission considers that the proposed revision of the Statutes is appropriate. This change recognises that members from national administrations have particular responsibilities on matters where the Council takes decisions. However, the expertise and analytical insight of the central bankers will still be used when appropriate. The revision has no impact on the role of the Commission in the Committee.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that:

- Article 2, second indent of the proposal should be amended to reflect the current Treaty numbering. Accordingly, the reference to Article 151 should be replaced by a reference to Article 207 EC,

- Article 5 of the proposal could be made clearer by saying: "However, when advice or an opinion is given on questions on which the Council may subsequently take a decision, members from national central banks, when they are present, the ECB and the Commission may participate fully in the discussion but shall not participate in a vote".
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 115/24

COMMISSION OPINION

of 29 April 2004

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2004/C 115/11)

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

On 19 May 2003, the European Commission received from the Government of Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT.

On the basis of these data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 12 August 2003 and provided by the Spanish authorities on 5 December 2003, and following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

(a) The distance between the installation and the nearest border with another Member State, which is Portugal, is 265 km.

(b) During normal operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

(c) Solid radioactive waste arising from the dismantling will be stored in a facility on site and finally transferred to the storage facility at El Cabril. Non-radioactive solid waste and materials which are released from regulatory control subject to compliance with clearance levels will be released for disposal as conventional waste or for recycling or reuse. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Directive 96/29/EURATOM).

(d) In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in other Member States would not be significant from the point of view of health.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the dismantling of various installations at CIEMAT in Spain, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 256/4

COMMISSION OPINION

of 22 June 2004

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from the modification of authorisations for discharges of liquid radioactive effluent from the Cattenom nuclear power station in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2004/C 256/04)

(Only the French text is authentic)

On 6 January 2004, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, general data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from the modification of authorisations for discharges of liquid radioactive effluent from the Cattenom nuclear power station.

On the basis of these data and the memo addressed to the European Commission by the Permanent Representation of France on 5 April 2004, and following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

(a) the distance from the installation to the nearest town on the territory of another Member State is 11 km to Burmerange in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: Perl in Germany is 14 km away;

(b) the planned modification will lead to a general decrease of the gaseous and liquid discharge limits except for liquid tritium for which an increase is foreseen;

(c) during normal operation, the planned modification will not cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that is significant from the point of view of health;

(d) in the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the initial general data, the planned modification will not give rise to any significant effect from the point of view of health on the population of another Member State.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form resulting from the modification of authorisations of discharges of liquid radioactive effluents from the Cattenom nuclear power station, located in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the general data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
(4)

The risks to the budgetary projections in the update appear broadly balanced. In particular, the main downside macroeconomic risks are the economic outlook in the US and the EU (notably the UK and Germany, main tourist source countries), tensions in the Middle East, and oil price developments (2). The update further indicates that several planned measures for 2005 onward are to be ‘studied’ further, which leaves some uncertainty. On the other hand, the estimated deficit outcome for 2004 has been better than expected. This positive result was achieved despite delays in a number of consolidation measures originally planned for 2004. These are now to be implemented in 2005, the budgetary impact of which is prudently considered as a safety margin for 2005 in case of e.g. delays in other measures, to keep the target of 2,9 % of GDP as an ‘upper limit’ while at the same time expenditure is to be kept under strict control. Although expenditure overruns were a main problem in the past, the consolidation measures now emphasize structural expenditure control, especially on government consumption. In addition, several of the planned measures for 2005 have now been successfully negotiated with the social partners. The Commission services autumn 2004 forecast projected a deficit of 3,0 % of GDP for 2005, given a slightly lower GDP growth forecast for that year. However, the update reiterates that ‘additional measures’ will be taken if lower growth would risk leading to a higher deficit in 2005. All this would facilitate the adjustment to 2,9 % of GDP for 2005. All in all, the planned deficit reduction for 2005 looks challenging but increasingly feasible. For the period 2006-2007 the adjustment path is slightly tightened to reach lower deficits compared to the previous May 2004 programme. However, it is not clear how this tightening will be achieved, given that the planned measures and GDP growth path have broadly remained the same. The adjustment path has to be underpinned by measures of a permanent nature.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 138/2

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 June 2007

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Obrigheim nuclear power plant, located in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the German text is authentic)

(2007/C 138/02)

On 18 September 2006, the European Commission received from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Obrigheim nuclear power plant.

On the basis of these data, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the plant and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case France, is approximately 80 km.

2. During normal decommissioning operation, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States.

3. Solid radioactive waste produced during decommissioning will be stored in a facility on site before final disposal in an agreed storage facility. Non-radioactive solid waste and materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for recycling or reuse. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Council Directive 96/29/Euratom).

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive waste, which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in other Member States would not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the decommissioning of the Obrigheim nuclear power plant, located in the Federal Republic of Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 138/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 June 2007

concerning the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant at the Tricastin site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the French text is authentic)

(2007/C 138/01)

On 25 October 2006, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant.

On the basis of the General Data, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the plant and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Italy, is approximately 170 km.

2. The overall result of the planned modification will be to increase the discharge authorisation of airborne radioactive effluents in respect of tritium, carbon-14 and radionuclides produced during the treatment of effluents presenting a uranium reprocessing spectrum.

3. During normal operation, the planned modification will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the initial General Data, the planned modification will not give rise to doses in other Member States liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant at the Tricastin site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 275/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 10 November 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the German text is authentic)

2009/C 275/01

On 28 May 2009, the European Commission received from the German Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data, the Commission has considered that the plan concerned a modification to an existing plan on which an opinion had already been given on 21 June 2007. The Commission has further taken into consideration that the intermediate storage facility for irradiated fuel resulting from this modification is designed to operate up to 40 years and could remain in operation after decommissioning and dismantling of the existing power station. Following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The planned modification does not require adjustment of the existing authorised discharge limits for gaseous and liquid discharges.

2. The planned modification has no consequences in relation to solid radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the power station.

3. The planned modification has no consequences in relation to unplanned discharges of radioactive effluents which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data of the existing plan.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from a modification at the site of the Obrigheim KWO Nuclear Power Station, located in the Federal Republic of Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 97/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 27 April 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, located in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2009/C 97/01

On 20 November 2008, the European Commission received from the British Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Wylfa Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the power station and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Ireland, is 110 km. France and Belgium are the next nearest Member States, their borders being located at 450 km and 540 km respectively,

2. During normal decommissioning operations, discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State,

3. Irradiated fuel elements and solid low level radioactive waste are stored at the site before being transported off-site for reprocessing respectively disposal to licensed facilities within the United Kingdom. Solid intermediate level radioactive waste will be stored on-site awaiting government decisions regarding the choice of a long term repository solution. Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials which are released from regulatory control will be released for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling, in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Council Directive 96/29/Euratom),

4. In the case of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the decommissioning of the Wylfa Nuclear Power Station in the United Kingdom, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 67/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 14 January 2010

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Conditioning and Storage Facility for Activated Waste ICEDA, located on the Bugey site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2010/C 67/01

On 13 July 2009, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Conditioning and Storage Facility for Activated Waste ICEDA, located on the Bugey site in France.

On the basis of these data and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the ICEDA facility and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Italy, is 117 km. Germany is the next nearest Member State at a distance of 266 km.

2. Under normal operating conditions, the discharges of gaseous effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State.

3. Solid radioactive waste will temporarily be stored on site before being transferred to a treatment or storage facility authorised by the French Government.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluent which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in another Member State will not be liable to affect the health of the population.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the Conditioning and Storage Facility for Activated Waste ICEDA, located on the Bugey site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.