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Commission opinion

of 20 October 2003

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Hinkley Point A Power Station located in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2003/C 253/06)

(Only the English text is authentic)

On 30 April 2003 the European Commission received from the Government of the United Kingdom, 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 Hinkley Point A Power Station.

On the basis of these data and additional information provided by the Government of the United Kingdom on 14 August 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 neighbour Member State, in this case France, is approximately 180 km.

(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 intermediate level radioactive wastes are stored at the site. Low level radioactive wastes and irradiated fuel elements are stored at the site before being transported off-site for disposal or reprocessing in facilities within the United Kingdom. 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 all cases complying 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 of the Hinkley Point A 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, 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 Policy Committee

(2003/C 127/07)

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 20 May 2003, on a revision of the Composition and the Statutes of the Economic Policy Committee, which are currently set in the Council Decision of 29 September 2000 (2000/604/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 Member States, the Commission and the European Central Bank shall each appoint two instead of four members to the Committee.

The Commission considers that the proposed revision of the Statutes is appropriate. The revision has no impact on the role of the Commission in the Committee.
Commission opinion

of 20 April 2004

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Stade Nuclear Power Plant in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2004/C 100/03)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 24 July 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 of the Stade Nuclear Power Plant.

On the basis of these data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 23 October 2003 and provided by the German Government on 17 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 Denmark is 150 km while Poland is 300 km away.

(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 will be stored in a facility on site. 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 (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 of the Stade Nuclear Power Station 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 190/6

COMMISSION OPINION

of 3 August 2005

concerning the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 190/04)

(Only the French text is authentic)

On 13 December 2004, the European Commission received from the Government of France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte site.

On the basis of the General Data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 3 March 2005 and provided by the French authorities on 5 April 2005, 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 175 km.

2. Among the modifications to the TU5 facility described in the General Data, it is noted that since 2002 the facility converts uranyl nitrate from the COGEMA Marcoule site causing discharges of 3H and 14C in the gaseous and liquid effluents.

3. During normal operation, the gaseous and liquid effluents released from the modified TU5 installation including 3H and 14C will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the 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 modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form at the TU5 Facility on the COGEMA Pierrelatte 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, 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 120/3

Notice from the Commission in accordance with points 8(b) and 8(d) of Annex IID to Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of the Council

(2007/C 120/02)

Catch limits for sandeel in ICES zone IIIa and in EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV are provisionally laid down in Annex IA to Council Regulation (EC) No 41/2007 of 21 December 2006 fixing for 2007 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (1).

Pursuant to point 8 of Annex IID to Regulation (EC) No 41/2007, the Commission shall revise the TAC and quotas for 2007 for sandeel in the zones in question based on advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) on the size of the 2006 year class of North Sea sandeel.

Where ICES and STECF estimate the size of the 2006 year class of North Sea sandeel to be greater than 150 000 million individuals at age 1, the TAC (in 1 000 t) shall be established according to the function TAC2007 = - 597+(4,073 * N1) as laid down in point 8(b) of Annex IID to Regulation (EC) No 41/2007.

On 16 May 2007 the Commission received the scientific advice from ICES and STECF, which estimates the strength of the 2006 year-class to be greater than 150 000 million individuals at age 1. The TAC for sandeel in ICES zones IIIa and IV and in EC waters of ICES zone IIa shall therefore correspond to 170 000 tonnes.

A Commission Regulation on the revision of the TAC and quotas for sandeel in ICES zone IIIa and in EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV will be adopted as soon as possible. Pursuant to point 8(d) of Annex IID to Regulation (EC) No 41/2007, the Commission Regulation on the revision of the TAC and quotas for sandeel in ICES zone IIIa and in EC waters of ICES zones IIa and IV shall be applicable retroactively from the date of publication of this notice by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.

(1) OJ L 15, 20.1.2007, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 138/3

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 June 2007

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the modification of the discharge authorisations of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents for the dismantling of INB 91 and the change of the missions of INB 141 at the Creys-Malville Nuclear Power Plant in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the French text is authentic)

(2007/C 138/03)

On 6 September 2006, the European Commission received from the Government of France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the modification of the discharge authorisations of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents for the dismantling of INB 91 and the change of the missions of INB 141 at the Creys-Malville Nuclear Power Plant.

On the basis of these data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 15 January 2007 and provided by the French authorities on 13 February 2007, 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 96 km.

2. During normal operation, taking into account the requested new discharge authorisations, the discharges of gaseous and liquid effluents will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States.

3. Solid radioactive waste arising from the operations is either stored on site or transported to specific waste treatment facilities in France. The experts recommend that checks on conventional waste, that are carried out as a precautionary measure to confirm the absence of contamination, be such that at the same time compliance with the clearance criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards (Directive 96/29/EURATOM) is ensured.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive waste, resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the planned changes 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 plan for the disposal of radioactive waste relating to the modification of the discharge authorisations of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents for the dismantling of INB 91 and the change of the missions of INB 141 at the Creys-Malville Nuclear Power Plant, 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 93/2

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 April 2009

relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Civaux Nuclear Power Station, located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2009/C 93/02

On 24 November 2008, 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 arising from the Civaux 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 from the power station to the closest point in a neighbouring country, namely Jersey (the Channel Islands, British Crown Dependencies), is approximately 360 km. For the Member States, the distance is approximately 400 km for Spain and approximately 470 km for the United Kingdom and Belgium.

2. 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.

3. During normal operation, the planned modification will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State or a neighbouring country.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents which may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the initial General Data, the planned modification to the fuel management system will not give rise to doses liable to affect the health of the population of another Member States or a neighbouring country.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Civaux 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 radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State or a neighbouring country.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 275/2

COMMISSION OPINION

of 12 November 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station, located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2009/C 275/02

On 5 June 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 dismantling of the Chooz-A 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 Belgium, is 3 km. Luxembourg is the next nearest Member State at a distance of 70 km. Germany and The Netherlands are at distances of 95 km and 97 km respectively.

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

3. Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before being transferred to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in France. There are no plans to export radioactive waste out of France.

4. In the event 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 dismantling of the Chooz-A Nuclear Power Station 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 319/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 23 November 2010

relating to the plan to modify the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Comurhex II conversion facility, located at Malvési in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2010/C 319/01

On 11 May 2010, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan to modify the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Comurhex II conversion facility at Malvési.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 8 June 2010 and provided by the French authorities on 29 July 2010, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the facility and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Spain, is 80 km. The next nearest Member State is Italy at a distance of some 340 km.

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

3. Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before transfer to licensed treatment or disposal facilities located in France.

4. In the event 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 to modify the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the Comurhex II conversion facility located at Malvési 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 373/3

COMMISSION OPINION

of 20 December 2011

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Very Low-level Waste Repository located adjacent to the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant site in Lithuania, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Lithuanian text is authentic)

2011/C 373/02

The assessment below is carried out under the provisions of the Euratom Treaty, without prejudice to any additional assessments to be carried out under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the obligations stemming from it and from secondary legislation.

On 16 June 2011, the European Commission received from the Lithuanian 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 Very Low-level Waste Repository, located adjacent to the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant site in Lithuania.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 6 July 2011 and provided by the Lithuanian authorities on 1 August 2011, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the installation and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case Latvia, is 8 km. The next nearest Member State is Poland at some 250 km. The Republic of Belarus, as neighbouring country, is at a distance of 5 km.

2. During the operational period of the repository: — Radioactive waste will be emplaced in the repository without intention of retrieval. — The repository will not be subject to a discharge authorisation for liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents. Under normal operational conditions, radioactive gases will emanate and radioactive leachates may escape from the repository in minute amounts; these will however not be liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State or a neighbouring country. — In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents, that may follow the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in another Member State or in a neighbouring country, would not be significant from the point of view of health.

3. After the final closure of the repository:

The measures envisaged for the final closure of the repository as described in the General Data provide reliance that the conclusions under point 2 above will remain valid in the long-term.

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 Very Low-level Waste Repository located adjacent to the site of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania, during its normal operational period and after its final closure, as well as in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State or a neighbouring country.