Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective
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Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective
Sami Tulonen, Director of Institutional Affairs, FORATOM
Tallinn 26 February 2010
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FORATOM – Who are we?
Brussels-based trade association for the
nuclear energy industry in Europe
● 16 national nuclear fora
● ca. 800 companies: major utilities, suppliers, transporters, fuel cycle companies, waste management organisations…
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FORATOM Membership: 16 National Fora
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Mission in practice
● Act as the voice of nuclear energy industry in the EU energy policy debate
● Influence the course of relevant EU legislation
● Enhance relations between the industry and the EU Institutions
● Deliver information on nuclear energy to the EU Institutions, the media and the public
● Inform members about the developments emerging from the EU Institutions
● Interact with international organisations● Communicate latest science and technology, in
co-operation with ENS
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The Key European Nuclear Initiatives
EU Nuclear Strategy
ENSREG(previously High Level Group on
Nuclear Safety and Waste Management)
Sustainable Nuclear Energy – Technology Platform (SNE-TP)
European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF)
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ENEF Structure
Risks
Opportunities
Transparency
SG Competitiveness
SG Legal Roadmap
SG Financing
SG Smart Grids
SG Nuclear Installation Safety
SG Waste Management
SG Education & Training
SG Non-Proliferation
Core group
TF Communication issues
TF Good practices
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● Stakeholders’ involvement in designing stable and not politically-conditioned low-carbon energy policy with nuclear playing an important role
● Dialogue beyond the nuclear community
● Provides a channel to help shaping future EU nuclear legislation (safely, waste, decommissioning, licensing, transport, liability...)
● The word “nuclear” is not a taboo anymore
● ENEF - Prepares factual information - Promotes increased transparency - Demonstrates availability of technical solutions in areas of public concern, such as waste
Added Value of the ENEF Process
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European Nuclear Safety Regulators● High-Level Group on nuclear safety and waste management
(currently called ENSREG - European Nuclear Safety Regulators) launched on 17 July 2007.
● In charge of analysing matters such as the safety and decommissioning of nuclear installations and management of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.
● Works in collaboration with other bodies dealing with nuclear energy issues, the European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) and the Sustainable Nuclear Energy- Technology Platform (SNE-TP).
● Members are 27 senior officials from national regulatory or nuclear safety authorities, and their deputies, as well as a Commission representative (countries with and without nuclear power equally take part in the group).
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Main areas of strategy focus● New Institutional environment (EP and EC) Legislational
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● Low-carbon energy policy (security of supply, climate change, competitiveness), nuclear investment
● European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF)
● European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG)
● Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP)
● Communications – problem of “NIMBY” in MSs
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EU Issues and nuclear in 2009
● European Parliamentary Elections
● Lisbon Treaty adoption
● Debate on the New European Commission
● EU Nuclear Safety Directive
● Technology Platform for Implementing Geological Disposal (IGD-TP) launched
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Forthcoming EU Legislation
Proposals in the pipeline 2010-12:
● Regulation on Nuclear Transport Carrier Registration
● Radioprotection Standards
● Nuclear Liability ?
● Regulation on notification of energy investments
● Directive on radioactive waste management
● Euratom Trade Agreements with Russia, Canada, S Africa
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Low-carbon StrategyPresident Barroso in his speech to the EP, 3 September 2009
“The Europe I believe in is a Europe that…keeps world leadership in fighting climate change and promoting energy security, while helping European technology and European companies to pioneer the development of a low carbon economy”
“The next Commission needs to maintain the momentum towards a low emission economy, and in particular towards decarbonising our electricity supply and the transport sector.”
“ But this is not just about doing the right thing for the future of the planet – Europe stands to benefit enormously from investing in new low carbon technologies for future jobs and growth. Fighting climate change and the move towards a low carbon economy provide huge opportunities and will enhance our energy security.”
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Thank you for your attention!