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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 190/2

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 190/02)

(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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 157/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 9 July 2007

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the NCS radioactive waste storage facility at the Hanau site in Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(only the German text is authentic)

(2007/C 157/01)

On 18 October 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 from the NCS facility at the site of Hanau.

On the basis of these data and the additional information requested by the Commission on 7 December 2006 and provided by the German Government on 31 January 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 France, is approximately 150 km.

2. During normal 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 from the production operations will be eliminated at an approved site.

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 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 from the operation of the NCS facility at the Hanau site 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 246/17

Corrigendum to Commission opinions within the framework of Article 17(5) of Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (‘The Working Time Directive’)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 245 of 13 October 2009 )

2009/C 246/10

The texts of documents 2009/C 245/01, 2009/C 245/02 and 2009/C 245/03, published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 245 of 13 October 2009 on pages 1, 6 and 10, should be considered as null and void.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 131/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 9 June 2009

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the 2nd decommissioning phase of the Bohunice A-1 Nuclear Power Station, located in the Slovak Republic, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the Slovak text is authentic)

2009/C 131/01

On 17 September 2008, the European Commission received from the Slovak 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 2nd decommissioning phase of the Bohunice A-1 Nuclear Power Station.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 16 October 2008 and on 28 November 2008, information that was provided by the Slovak Government on 4 December 2008 and on 25 February 2009, 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 the Czech Republic, is approximately 38 km. The Austrian and Hungarian borders are at distances of 55 km and 62 km respectively.

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. Low and intermediate level solid radioactive waste will be temporarily stored on-site before being transferred to a disposal facility authorised by the Slovak Government. High-level solid radioactive waste will be stored on-site until a national repository becomes available.

4. Non-radioactive solid waste or residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling. The Commission recommends the Slovak authorities to review the activity levels for release of such materials to the environment in the light of Community guidance, so as to ensure that the criteria for exemption laid down in Directive 96/29/Euratom are complied with.

5. 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, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the 2nd decommissioning phase of the Bohunice A-1 nuclear power plant in the Slovak Republic, 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 72/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 19 March 2010

relating to the plan to modify the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Magnox Fuel Handling Plant, established at the Sellafield site in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2010/C 72/01

On 17 September 2009, the European Commission received from the British 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 Magnox Fuel Handling Plant, established at the Sellafield site in the United Kingdom.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 17 September 2009 and provided by the British authorities on 14 December 2009, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the Magnox Fuel Handling Plant and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case Ireland, amounts to 180 km.

2. The planned modification will involve an increase in the authorised discharge limit for airborne Antimony-125 only.

3. During normal operating conditions, the planned modification will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State.

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 to modify the disposal of radioactive waste from the Magnox Fuel Handling Plant established on the Sellafield site 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 261/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 27 September 2010

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning and dismantling of the FRM Research Reactor, located at Garching in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the German text is authentic)

2010/C 261/01

On 5 May 2010, 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 FRM Research Reactor.

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 installation and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Austria, is 70 km.

2. During normal decommissioning and 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 in an on-site facility before final disposal in an approved repository. 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, 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 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 and dismantling of the FRM Research Reactor, located at Garching 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 374/3

COMMISSION OPINION

of 21 December 2011

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the New Low-level Waste Facilities, located adjacent to the Dounreay nuclear licensed site in Scotland, United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2011/C 374/02

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 29 June 2011, the European Commission received from the United Kingdom 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 New Low-level Waste Facilities, located adjacent to the Dounreay nuclear licensed site in Scotland, United Kingdom.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 11 July 2011 and provided by the United Kingdom authorities on 25 August 2011, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the New Low-level Waste Facilities and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case the Republic of Ireland is some 600 km.

2. During the New Low-level Waste Facilities’ operational period: — Radioactive waste will be emplaced in the New Low-level Waste Facilities without intention of retrieval. — The New Low-level Waste Facilities will not be subject to a discharge authorisation for liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents. Under normal operating conditions, radioactive gases and liquids will not be released from the New Low-level Waste Facilities. Under normal operating conditions the New Low-level Waste Facilities will not be liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State. — 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 would not be significant from the point of view of health.

3. Beyond the New Low-level Waste Facilities’ operational period: The measures envisaged for the final closure of the New Low-level Waste Facilities 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 New Low-level Waste Facilities located adjacent to the Dounreay nuclear licensed site in Scotland, United Kingdom, during its normal operational life and after its final closure, as well as in the event of accidents 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 6/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 10 January 2011

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the East Northants Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility, located in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

2011/C 6/01

On 3 June 2010, 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 East Northants Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 5 July 2010 and provided by the British authorities on 2 August 2010, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distances between the disposal facility and the nearest point on the territory of other Member States, in this case France and Belgium, are 220 km and 269 km respectively.

2. During the disposal facility's operational period: — radioactive waste will be stored in the disposal facility without intention of retrieval, — the disposal facility will not be subject to a discharge authorisation for liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents. However, radioactive gases will emanate from the disposal facility; these are not liable to affect the health of the population of another Member State, — 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.

3. After the disposal facility's operational period: The measures envisaged for the final closure of the disposal facility, 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 East Northants Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in the United Kingdom, during its normal operational life 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 the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
Council Resolution

of 12 February 2001

on the application of national fixed book-price systems

(2001/C 73/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

1. RECALLING that the Community should take cultural aspects into account in its actions, in particular in order to respect and to promote the diversity of its culture;

2. RECALLING that in its Decision of 21 August 1997 and later in its Resolution of 8 February 1999, echoed by the Cologne European Council on 3 and 4 June 1999, it recognised the dual character of books as the bearers of cultural values and as merchandise, and the need for a balanced assessment of the cultural and economic aspects of books;

3. RECALLING the freedom of each Member State, in its policy on books and reading, to decide whether or not to apply a national statutory or contractual book-price system;

4. CONSIDERING the attachment of several Member States to national fixed-price systems for books, as a way of taking into account the specific cultural and economic character of books and of giving readers access, under optimum conditions, to the widest possible supply;

5. RECALLING the Decisions and the positions taken by the Commission on the subject, and particularly the letter dated 12 November 1998 from the Members of the Commission responsible for culture and for competition to the Ministers of Cultural Affairs;

6. TAKING NOTE of the proceedings of the Conference on the Book Market in the European Cultural Area held in Strasbourg on 29 and 30 September 2000, which helped to delve deeper into the singular nature of books, developments in their distribution, ways of regulating book markets and the impact of digital technology on their economic aspects;

7. REAFFIRMS that homogeneous linguistic areas are an important area for distributing books and add a cross-border dimension to the book market, which needs to be taken into account;

8. CONSIDERS that the emergence of e-commerce, changing the legal and economic landscape of the book sector, may extend the dissemination of books but may also affect, inter alia, existing national fixed book-price systems;

9. CONSIDERS that, under these circumstances, achieving the cultural objectives pursued by the existing national fixed book-price systems requires account to be taken of the cross-border dimension of certain book markets, in accordance with Community law;

INVITES THE COMMISSION:

(a) when applying competition rules and rules on the free movement of goods, to take account of the specific value of the book as a cultural object and the importance of books in promoting cultural diversity, and of the cross-border dimension of the book market;

(b) when examining national rules and agreements on fixed book prices, insofar as they affect trade between the Member States, to pay particular attention to:

- the risk of the development of evasion,

- the consequences of the development of e-commerce,

- questions relating to imports between countries practising fixed book-price systems.
Council declaration concerning the priority to be given to third States and non-European Union-related bodies

The Council is of the understanding that the Management Board of Europol, in reaching its decision according to Article 3(1) in conjunction with Article 2(2) of the Council Decision of 27 March 2000, should give priority to the accession candidates, the Schengen cooperation partners (Iceland and Norway), Switzerland and Interpol.
Declarations concerning all of the preceding acts

1. Statement by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission

The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission would point out that the budget of the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation may include a financial contribution from the host Member State.

2. Statement

It is highly desirable that the competent bodies make every endeavour to settle the question of the definitive location of the new agencies as early as possible.

3. Statement by the European Parliament and the Council

The European Parliament and the Council request that the Commission, in the event of revision of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the General Financial Regulation, should first consult the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors. The Commission undertakes to submit its draft to them for their opinion.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 287/1

COUNCIL STATEMENT

Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission

2010/C 287/01

The Council has taken note of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission signed by the two Institutions on 20 October 2010.

The Council, which was not party to the negotiating of the Framework Agreement, points out that compliance with the founding Treaties of the Union, in the terms in which they have been ratified by the Member States, is the fundamental principle governing the existence and the functioning of the Union. The Treaties define exhaustively the respective powers conferred on the Institutions (Article 13(2) TEU). Those powers may not be modified or supplemented by the Institutions themselves either unilaterally or by agreement between them.

The Council notes that several provisions of the Framework Agreement have the effect of modifying the institutional balance set out in the Treaties in force, according the European Parliament prerogatives that are not provided for in the Treaties and limiting the autonomy of the Commission and its President. The Council is particularly concerned by the provisions on international agreements, infringement proceedings against Member States and transmission of classified information to the European Parliament.

The Framework Agreement cannot be applied to the Council. The Council will submit to the Court of Justice any act or action of the European Parliament or of the Commission performed in application of the provisions of the Framework Agreement that would have an effect contrary to the interests of the Council and the prerogatives conferred upon it by the Treaties.