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Commission opinion

of 4 April 2002

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Berkeley Power Station located in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2002/C 86/08)

(Only the English text is authentic)

On 5 October 2001, 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 dismantling of the Berkeley Power Station.

On the basis of these data, 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 of another Member State, in this case France, is approximately 220 km.

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

(c) Solid intermediate level radioactive wastes are stored at the site. Low level radioactive wastes are stored at the site before being transported off-site for disposal 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 dismantling of the Berkeley 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

of 22 January 2004

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

(2004/C 18/03)

(Only the English text is authentic)

On 1 August 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 Bradwell 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:

(a) The distance between the plant and the nearest neighbour Member State, in this case France, is approximately 110 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 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 UK. 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 Bradwell 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, 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 195/3

COMMISSION OPINION

of 3 August 2005

concerning the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste at the Aube Storage Centre located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 195/03)

(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 Aube Storage Centre.

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 Belgium and Luxembourg, is approximately 150 km.

2. The modification envisaged results from developments in French national law which require certain installations at the storage centre to have an authorisation for release of gaseous and liquid radioactive effluents.

3. Solid radioactive waste is stored at the site or, if it is very low level waste, is transferred to an approved storage site.

4. In normal operation, the modification envisaged will not cause an exposure that is significant from the point of view of health for the population of another Member State.

5. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the 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 modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form at the Aube Storage Centre 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.
(3)

On 5 July 2004, the Council decided that an excessive deficit existed in Slovakia and recommended that this be corrected by 2007. The programme update aims at reducing the deficit to the 3 % of GDP reference value in 2007, in line with the Council recommendation under Article 104 (7) (excluding the contributions to the funded pension scheme estimated at 0.4 % of GDP in 2005, 1.0 % in 2006 and 1.1 % in 2007). The reduction of the headline and primary general government deficits is back-loaded: both are envisaged to stay basically constant at, respectively, around 3.8 % and 1.5 % of GDP until 2006 and their planned overall adjustment by 0.8 percentage points is postponed to 2007. Even net of the impact resulting from the introduction of a funded pension pillar in 2005, most of the deficit reduction takes place in the last two years. Compared to the May 2004 programme, when the adjustment was expenditure-based, the update plans a correction of the deficit through expenditure retrenchment and revenue increases. In spite of a more favourable macroeconomic scenario, the update broadly confirms the planned adjustment path of the previous programme and looks therefore less ambitious. Notwithstanding the considerable past consolidation achievements and the pension reform impact, accelerating the deficit reduction, in particular in 2005, would help the implementation of Slovakia's euro adoption strategy, enhance fiscal credibility in an ERM2 context, foster counter-cyclicality, and could assist in stemming appreciation pressures. It would also pave the way to a structural budgetary position of close to balance or in surplus and to attain a sufficient safety margin against breaching the 3 % of GDP Treaty reference value for the deficit criterion with normal macroeconomic fluctuations.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 169/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 19 July 2007

concerning the amended plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Dampierre nuclear power station in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the French text is authentic)

(2007/C 169/01)

On 17 November 2006, the European Commission received from the Government of France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the amended plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Dampierre 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 plant and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Belgium, is approximately 275 km.

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 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 to the fuel management system 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 amended plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form from the Dampierre nuclear power station, 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 154/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 6 June 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the José Cabrera Nuclear Power Station, located in Spain, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Spanish text is authentic)

2009/C 154/01

On 24 November 2008, the European Commission received from the Spanish 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 José Cabrera Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 6 February 2009 and provided by the Spanish authorities on 23 March 2009, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the nuclear power station and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Portugal, is 315 km. France is the next nearest Member State at a distance of 320 km.

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. Irradiated fuel elements, as well as solid radioactive waste that cannot be disposed off at the El Cabril national storage facility for low and intermediate level waste, will temporarily be stored on-site in a purpose-built dry storage building, awaiting the commissioning of a planned long-term repository. 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 (Directive 96/29/Euratom).

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 José Cabrera Nuclear Power Station 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 of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 94/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 13 April 2010

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from Quotient Bioresearch (Radiochemicals) Ltd at Trident Park in Cardiff in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2010/C 94/01

On 13 November 2009, 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 Quotient Bioresearch (Radiochemicals) Ltd.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 30 November 2009 and provided by the British authorities on 4 January 2010, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distances between the facility and the nearest point of another Member State are 210 km for France and 230 km for Ireland.

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

3. Solid radioactive waste will be temporarily stored on site before being transferred to authorised treatment or storage facilities within the United Kingdom.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents 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 from Quotient Bioresearch (Radiochemicals) Ltd, located at Trident Park in Cardiff, 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 349/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 December 2010

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Buffer Store for very low-level radioactive waste, located on the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant site in Lithuania, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Lithuanian text is authentic)

2010/C 349/01

On 8 June 2010, 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 Buffer Store for very low-level radioactive waste, located on the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant site.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 9 July 2010 and provided by the Lithuanian authorities on 16 August 2010, 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. Belarus, as neighbouring country, is at a distance of 5 km.

2. Under normal operational conditions, the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents are not liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State or neighbouring countries.

3. Secondary solid radioactive waste will be temporarily stored in the installation before being transferred to the appropriate onsite waste treatment facility. Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials that 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 (Directive 96/29/Euratom).

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 or neighbouring countries 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 Buffer Store for very low-level radioactive waste located on the site of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania, 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 374/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 December 2011

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Penly EPR reactor (unit 3), located in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2011/C 374/01

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 15 April 2011, 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 Penly EPR reactor (unit 3), located in France.

On the basis of these data and the complementary information provided by French Government representatives at the meeting of the Group of Experts on 28 and 29 September 2011, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance from the site to the nearest Member States is 106 km for the United Kingdom and 139 km for Belgium.

2. Under normal operating conditions, the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population of another Member State that is significant from the point of view of health.

3. Solid radioactive waste will be temporarily stored on site before its transfer to disposal facilities authorised by the French Government. Spent fuel elements will be temporarily stored on site, awaiting their transport to the reprocessing plant at La Hague.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents, 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 another Member State 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 Penly EPR reactor (unit 3), 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 a 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 381/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 24 October 2014

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the DIADEM facility, located on the Marcoule site in France

(Only the French text is authentic)

2014/C 381/01

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 (1).

On 5 June 2014, 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 DIADEM facility.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 19 June 2014 and provided by the French authorities on 16 July 2014, 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 border with another Member State, in this case Italy is 170 km.

2. During normal operating conditions the discharges of liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health.

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

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population in another Member State 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 DIADEM facility on the Marcoule site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of the accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

Done at Brussels, 24 October 2014. For the Commission Günther OETTINGER Vice-President

(1) For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.