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OPINION OF THE COMMISSION

of 20 July 1987

concerning the Belleville Nuclear Power Station (France)

(Only the French text is authentic)

(87/427/Euratom)

The General Data concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from Belleville Nuclear Power Station (units 1 and 2) were provided by the French Government to the Commission, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, by letter received 18 November 1986.

In the course of the meeting of the Group of Experts set up pursuant to the Treaty, which took place on 12 March 1987, in Luxembourg, the representatives of the French Government provided further complementary information and details.

On the basis of the data thus obtained and having consulted the Group of Experts, the Commission drew up the following opinion:

1. The distance from the power station of Belleville to the closest point on the territory of another Member State, Belgium, is approximately 285 kilometres; the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is some 310 kilometres distant.

2. In normal operation, the liquid and gaseous effluent discharges of the station are not liable to give rise to significant exposure, from the health point of view, of the population of other Member States.

3. Solid radioactive wastes are to be stored only temporarily on the power station site prior to transport to a storage facility under state supervision.

Similarly, irradiated fuel elements are to be stored at the plant site prior to transfer to a reprocessing plant. Their transfer outside French territory is not foreseen.

4. In the case of an unplanned release of radioactive effluents which could be occasioned by an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, doses liable to be received in other Member States will not be significant from the health point of view.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Belleville nuclear power station is not liable, either in normal operation or in the case of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data to result in the radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.

This opinion is addressed to the Republic of France.

Done at Brussels, 20 July 1987.

For the Commission

Stanley CLINTON DAVIS

Member of the Commission
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COMMISSION OPINION

of 14 September 1989

to the Government of France concerning a draft decree on the activities of freight forwarders

(Only the French text is authentic)

(89/527/EEC)

In accordance with Article 1 of Council Decision of 21 March 1962 instituting a procedure for prior examination and consultation in respect of certain laws, regulations and administrative provisions concerning transport proposed in Member States (1), as amended by Decision 73/402/EEC (2), the French Government has sent to the Commission for its opinion a draft decree concerning the activities of freight forwarders.

By virtue of Article 2 (1) of the Council Decision, the Commission hereby gives the following opinion:

1. The Commission notes with interest the draft decree which the French Government has forwarded to it. This decree is intended to apply Article 8-I of law No 82-1153 of 30 December 1982 on inland transport, the draft of which was the subject of a Commission opinion of 15 December 1982 (3).

2. The Commission notes that the measures envisaged in this draft have as their aim:

- to simplify, facilitate and liberalize the conditions for exercising the activities of freight forwarder whilst reinforcing the conditions for professional competence and management, and

- to extend the scope of the legislation previously in force, which applied to transport auxiliaries organizing or arranging road or rail and road transport, to inland waterway, air and sea transport.

3. Moreover the draft decree would transpose into French law Council Directive 82/470/EEC of 29 June 1982 on measures to facilitate the effective exercise of freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services in respect of activities of self-employed persons in certain services incidental to transport and travel agencies (ISIC group 718) and in storage and warehousing (ISIC group 720) (4).

In this context the Commission would like to draw the attention of the French Government to the obligation imposed on each Member State to inform the other Member States of the authorities and other competent bodies which it has designated to deliver the documents referred to in Articles 4 and 7 of Directive 82/470/EEC.

With regard to Article 9 of the draft decree, the Commission wishes to bring to the attention of the French Government the fact that Article 7 (3) of Directive 82/470/EEC, which is an indispensable complement to Article 6, has not been transposed.

The Commission has no observations on the other measures envisaged in the draft decree which has been submitted to it as regards compatibility with the abovementioned Directive.

4. The Commission is sending the other Member States a copy of this opinion.

Done at Brussels, 14 September 1989.

For the Commission

Karel VAN MIERT

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No 23, 3. 4. 1962, p. 720/62.

(2) OJ No L 347, 17. 12. 1973, p. 48.

(3) OJ No L 361, 22. 12. 1982, p. 27.

(4) OJ No L 213, 21. 7. 1982, p. 1.
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COMMISSION OPINION

of 18 April 1990

concerning the facility for intermediate storage of spent fuel in Ahaus (Federal Republic of Germany)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(90/202/Euratom)

The general data concerning the plan for the discharge of radioactive effluents from the facility for intermediate storage of spent fuel in Ahaus were provided by the German Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, to the Commission by letter dated 18 October 1989, received 24 October 1989.

On the basis of the data thus obtained for this facility, which is located at some 14 km from the frontier with The Netherlands, and having consulted for group of experts, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan is not liable, either in normal operation or in case of accident, to result in the radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soll or airspace of another Member State.

This opinion is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 18 April 1990.

For the Commission

Carlo RIPA DI MEANA

Member of the Commission
COMMISSION OPINION of 7 November 1994 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the Konrad radioactive waste repository at Salzgitter (Germany) in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (Only the German text is authentic) (94/747/Euratom)

On 5 May 1994 the Commission of the European Communities received from the German Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, general data relating to the plan for the disposed of radioactive waste resulting from the operation of the Konrad radioactive waste repository at Salzgitter.

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 repository and the nearest territory of another Member State, namely the Netherlands, is 220 km (Denmark is 280 km and Belgium 340 km distant).

(b) Under normal storage and monitoring conditions, gaseous and liquid effluent discharges will not lead to an exposure, significant from the point of view of health, of members of the population of other Member States.

(c) In the event of unplanned discharges of radioactive effluents which could result from an accident on a scale taken into account in the general data, doses liable to be received by the population of another Member State will not be significant from the health point of view.

(d) The measures to be taken after closure of the plant, the natural features of the site and the limits placed on the amount of radioactivity stored, ensure that the above conclusions remain valid in this long term.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste resulting from the operation of the Konrad radioactive waste repository is not liable, either in normal operation or in the accident conditions considered in the general data, to result in significant radioactive contamination from the health point of view of the waters, soil or airspace of another Member State.

This opinion is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

For the Commission

Yannis PALEOKRASSAS

Member of the Commission
Commission opinion

of 22 October 2001

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the modification of the Emsland nuclear power station KKE in the Federal Republic of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2001/C 319/07)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 21 March 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 from the modification of the Emsland nuclear power plant.

On the basis of these data, the Commission has considered that the plan concerned a modification to an existing plan on which an opinion had already been given. The Commission has further taken into consideration that the intermediate storage facility for irradiated fuel resulting from that modification 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 modification requires no changes to the existing authorised limits for gaseous and liquid discharges.

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

(c) The planned modification has no consequences in relation to 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 resulting from the modification of the Emsland nuclear power station KKE, located in the Federal Republic of Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the magnitude considered in the general data, is not liable to result in radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
Commission Opinion

of 20 February 2001

concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the dismantling of the Würgassen nuclear power plant located in North-Rhine Westphalia in the Federal Republic of Germany

(2001/C 72/02)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 13 July 2000 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 resulting from the dismantling of the Würgassen nuclear power plant.

On the basis of these data and clarifications subsequently provided by the German Government, and following consultation with the group of experts, the Commision has drawn up the following opinion:

(a) The distance between the plant and the nearest point of another Member State, in this case The Netherlands, 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) Radioactive waste arising from the dismantling operations will be stored or disposed of in licensed sites in Germany; 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, resulting from the dismantling of the Würgassen 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, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.
Commission Opinion

of 24 April 2002

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

(2002/C 105/03)

(only the German text is authentic)

On 10 October 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 Brokdorf Nuclear Power Station KBR.

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 Brokdorf Nuclear Power Station KBR, 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.
Notice as provided for in Article 7(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1148/2001 relating to the establishment of administrative cooperation between the Czech Republic and the European Commission

(Published under Article 7(8) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1148/2001 (OJ L 156, 13.6.2001, p. 9))

(2002/C 182/08)

The Commission hereby states that the Czech Republic has sent all the relevant information on checking operations under the administrative cooperation provided for in Article 7(8) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1148/2001, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2379/2001, and established between the Czech Republic and the European Community.

In accordance with Article 4 thereof, Commission Regulation (EC) No 902/2002 shall apply from the date this Notice is published in the C Series of the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Commission opinion

of 1 October 2003

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

(2003/C 238/02)

(Only the German text is authentic)

On 6 May 2003, 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 Philippsburg Nuclear Power Station KKP.

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 Philippsburg Nuclear Power Station KKP, 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.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 282/8

Commission opinion of 14 November 2005 concerning the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the operation of the nuclear licensed site and the decommissioning of three nuclear reactors at Winfrith in Dorset in the United Kingdom, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty

(2005/C 282/07)

(Only the English text is authentic)

On 12 April 2005, 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 operation of the nuclear licensed site and the decommissioning of three nuclear reactors at Winfrith.

On the basis of the General Data and additional information requested by the Commission on 5 July 2005 and provided by the Government of the United Kingdom on 18 July 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 France, is approximately 100 km.

2. During normal operating conditions, the discharges of liquid and gaseous effluents are not liable to cause an exposure, significant from the point of view of health, of the population in other Member States.

3. Low and intermediate level solid radioactive waste arising from the operations will be stored on-site. Following authorisation, low level solid radioactive waste will be transferred later to Drigg or to other disposal facilities. 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 all cases 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 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 operation of the nuclear licensed site and the decommissioning of three nuclear reactors at Winfrith 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.
(18)

The valve of the model NEW-ISO-HV-80 with serial number ISO 20277101 which was removed from M/T ‘Orahope’, was in effect measured by Force Technology in Denmark to carry a booster disc of 150 mm. Likewise, the valve model NEW-ISO-HV-80 with serial number ISO 20528101, tested by Force Technology in Denmark at the request of Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd., was reported to carry a booster disc of 150 mm in diameter. As can be seen from the reported markings in these units' plates, the marks on these valves were affixed in 2002. In contrast, the valve of the model NEW-ISO-HV-80 with serial number ISO 1841203, which was removed from M/T ‘Nord Africa’ had been constructed with a booster disc of 156 mm in diameter as measured by Force Technology, falling within the tolerance relative to the type applied by the manufacturer, which should be considered reasonable; the mark of this valve was affixed in 2003.
(4)

The risks to the budgetary projections in the programme appear broadly balanced. In particular, the Belgian government has not yet announced what measures it will take in order to keep the 2006 budget in balance, despite the decrease by 0.3 % of GDP as a result of the continued implementation of the 2001 direct tax reform and the fact that the 2005 budget benefits from a series of smaller one-off operations (in total about 0.2 % of GDP). Also, while the macroeconomic scenario is plausible, the Belgian government balance remains relatively sensitive to changes in economic growth (sensitivity of 0.6). Finally, there is also some risk as regards the control of primary expenditure, mainly at the level of the social security system. The overrun recorded in the health care system in 2004 (despite the already high annual real growth target of 4.5 %) suggests continued strong growth of these expenditures. New measures were announced near the end of 2004 to reduce costs in health care (in total 0.2 % of GDP), but their effectiveness is still difficult to evaluate. On the other hand, for the larger part of 2005 the minister of social affairs has been given a mandate to take necessary measures without prior parliamentary (or other) consultation, to enable a quick response to a possible further overrun. More generally, the Belgian government has gained credibility for keeping its commitment to take measures to maintain a balanced budget.