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Commission opinion

of 21 June 2002

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications at the site of the Grafenrheinfeld Nuclear Power Station KKG in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2002/C 151/06)

(only the German text is authentic)

On 13 December 2001, 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 resulting from modifications at the site of the Grafenrheinfeld Nuclear Power Station KKG.

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

(a) The planned modifications require no changes to the existing authorised limits for gaseous and liquid discharges.

(b) The planned modifications have no consequences in relation to the solid radioactive waste arising from the operation of the existing plant.

(c) The planned modifications have no consequences in relation to the unplanned discharges of radioactive substances, 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 in whatever form resulting from modifications at the site of the Grafenrheinfeld Nuclear Power Station KKG, 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 radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
Commission opinion

of 20 October 2003

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of nuclear facilities including research reactors and hot cells at Risø National Laboratories on the island of Zealand in Denmark, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2003/C 253/08)

(Only the Danish text is authentic)

On 7 April 2003 the European Commission received from the Danish 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 nuclear facilities including research reactors and hot cells at Risø National Laboratories.

On the basis of these data and additional information provided by the Danish Government on 3 July 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 Sweden, is 63 km while Rügen in Germany is 137 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 treatment of waste will be stored in a facility on site and finally removed to future sites in Denmark. 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 nuclear facilities including research reactors and hot cells at Risø National Laboratories on the island of Zealand in Denmark, 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 293/40

COMMISSION OPINION

of 24 November 2005

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications at the site of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant located in the Czech Republic, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 293/08)

(Only the Czech text is authentic)

On 23 March 2005, the European Commission received from the Government of the Czech Republic, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications at the site of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant.

On the basis of these General Data, the Commission has taken into consideration that the storage facility for irradiated fuel resulting from these modifications is mainly designed to store the spent nuclear fuel that will be generated by the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant during thirty years of operation and that the storage period will be limited to approximately 60 years. Following consultation with the group of experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the plant and the nearest neighbour Member States, in this case Austria and Germany, is approximately 45 km.

2. Under normal operating conditions, the planned modifications are not liable to cause an exposure, significant from the point of view of health, of the population in other Member States.

3. In the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the planned modifications are not liable to cause an exposure, significant from the point of view of health, of the population in other Member States.

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 modifications at the site of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Czech Republic, 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 168/53

COMMISSION OPINION

of 1 July 2005

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications of Building 131X (Pamela) at Site-1 of Belgoprocess plc in Belgium, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 168/14)

(Only the Dutch text is authentic)

On 6 December 2004, the European Commission received from the Belgian Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from modifications of Building 131X (Pamela) at Site-1 of Belgoprocess plc.

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

1. The planned modifications relate to Building 131X in which the Pamela installation will be converted into a multi-functional processing and conditioning unit for intermediate and high level radioactive waste containing alpha radioactivity. The modified Pamela building will only entail gaseous effluents which are channelled to the Main Stack-120X. For the discharges originating from the Pamela building specific discharge limits are envisaged. However, existing regulatory limits for the Main Stack-120X releases will not be changed.

2. The distance between the Building 131X and the nearest neighbour Member State, in this case the Netherlands, is 11 km.

3. During normal operation, discharges of gaseous effluent from Building 131X will not cause an exposure of the population in other Member States that is significant from the point of view of health.

4. Liquid and solid radioactive waste resulting from the operation of the Pamela Installation will be treated, conditioned and stored on-site.

5. 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 resulting from modifications of Building 131X (Pamela) at Site-1 of Belgoprocess plc in Belgium, 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.
(3)

After an initially unplanned surplus in 2004, reflecting stronger than expected receipts, including from one-off factors, and some shortfall in budgeted expenditure, the strategy in the update envisages a modest and broadly stable deficit from 2005 onwards. Both expenditure and revenue ratios are on a declining trend over the programme period, although the former increases in 2005 as a result of recent budgetary measures. At the same time, a significant programme of public investment is being implemented, which results in an average general government investment ratio over the programme period of just below 4 % of GDP (equivalent to just below 5 % of GNP). Adjusting for the estimated impact of the cycle using the common methodology, the cyclically-adjusted balance is in surplus throughout the projection period, with the exception of a small deficit in 2005. It should nevertheless be noted that the estimation of the output gap and hence of the cyclically-adjusted balances presents unusually high margins of uncertainty due to the special features of the Irish economy. Compared with the previous programme, the current update envisages stronger general government balances against a more favourable macroeconomic scenario.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 90/30

Notice for the attention of those persons, entities and bodies that have been included by the Council on the list of persons, entities and bodies to which Article 7(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 423/2007 applies (Annex V)

(2007/C 90/11)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons, entities and bodies that appear in the Annex to Council Decision 2007/242/EC of 23 April 2007 (1).

The Council of the European Union has determined that the persons, entities and bodies that appear on the above-mentioned list fulfil the criteria set out in Article 7(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 423/2007 of 19 April 2007 concerning restrictive measures against Iran (2), and they have consequently been included, by the decision referred to above, in Annex V of that Regulation. That Regulation provides for a freezing of all funds, other financial assets and economic resources belonging to the persons, entities or bodies concerned and that no funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be made available to them, whether directly or indirectly.

The attention of the persons, entities and bodies concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated in the web-sites in Annex III of the Regulation, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Regulation).

The persons, entities or bodies concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned list should be reconsidered.

Any such requests should be sent to the following address: Council of the European Union, General Secretariat, Rue de la Loi 175, B-1048 Brussels.

The attention is also drawn to the possibility for each person, entity or body concerned of challenging the Council's decision before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 230 (4) and (5) of the Treaty establishing the European Community.

(1) OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 51.

(2) OJ L 103, 20.4.2007, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 311/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 20 December 2007

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

(Only the French text is authentic)

(2007/C 311/01)

On 6 July 2007, 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 Penly 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 the United Kingdom, is 106 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 Penly 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 7/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 11 January 2008

relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the decommissioning of the Oldbury power station, located in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2008/C 7/01)

On 1 February 2007, 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 Oldbury 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 France, is approximately 220 km. Ireland is the next nearest Member State, located at approximately 270 km.

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

3. Irradiated fuel elements and solid low level radioactive wastes will be stored at the site before being transported off-site for reprocessing respectively disposal in facilities within the United Kingdom. Solid intermediate level radioactive wastes will be stored at the site awaiting government decisions regarding the choice of a long term repository solution. 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. 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 that may follow an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses received in other Member States 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 Oldbury 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 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 251/1

COMMISSION OPINION

of 20 October 2009

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

(Only the French text is authentic)

2009/C 251/01

On 20 April 2009, 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 Chooz-B 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 distances from the power station to the nearest Member States are: 3,5 km for Belgium, 70 km for Luxembourg, 95 km for Germany, 97 km for the Netherlands and 270 km for the United Kingdom.

2. The planned modifications will involve an overall reduction in the limits for gaseous and liquid discharges, except in the case of liquid tritium, for which an increase is foreseen.

3. During normal operating conditions, the planned modifications 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 initial General Data, the planned modifications to the fuel management system will not be liable to affect the health of the population in another Member State. However, in the occurrence of a more severe accident situation, the doses to the population could reach levels requiring countermeasures to be carried out by the competent authorities. The proximity of the Belgian territory entails that the relevant Belgian authorities receive as rapidly and in as much detail as the French authorities the specific data necessary for the information and protection of the population. The Commission notes that a site-specific bilateral cooperation agreement in the case of incidents or accidents has been signed by the French and Belgian governments on 8 September 1998, thus achieving compliance with the recommendation to that effect made in the initial Commission Opinion of 1994.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Chooz-B 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 282/2

COMMISSION OPINION

of 18 October 2010

relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the Georges Besse II enrichment facility, located at the Tricastin site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(Only the French text is authentic)

2010/C 282/02

On 27 April 2010, 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 Georges Besse II enrichment facility.

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 border with another Member State, in this case Italy, is approximately 175 km. The next nearest Member State is Spain, at a distance of approximately 250 km.

2. The planned modifications concern an increase of the discharge limits for airborne radioactive effluents as well as an increase of the transfer limits for liquid radioactive effluents to onsite waste treatment plants.

3. During normal operations, the planned modifications are not liable to affect the health of the population of 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 modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form arising from the Georges Besse II enrichment facility, located 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.