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Act amending the Atomic Energy Act and other provisions.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 40, 8 September 2008, pp. 1793-1796.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Radiation Transport/storage Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Policy/planning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

Article 1 of the present Act introduces some amendments to the Atomic Energy Act of 15 July 1985 (BGBl. I p. 1565). In particular, the Act amends, inter alia, article 2 on Definitions; article 4 on Carriage of nuclear fuel; article 4a on Financial security for international carriage; article 12a on Enabling provision (decision of the Steering Committee); article 25 on Liability for nuclear installations; article 25a on Liability for nuclear ships; article 27 on Contributory fault of the injured person; article 32 on Limitation of actions; article 34 on Indemnification; articles 38 on Compensation from the Federation. Furthermore, the Act repeals articles 56 on Licences granted under LLANDER and article 57a on Transitional provision on the occasion of the unification of Germany.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Radiation Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2001 (2016)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Radiation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atomic Energy Cost Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1981 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Radiation, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atomic Energy Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1959 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Radiation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX