Council Directive 2009/71/EURATOM establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen.

Keyword

Nuclear energy Energy conservation/energy production Radiation Pollution control

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive sets out a legislative framework for the continuous improvement of nuclear safety within the European Union. The aim is to ensure the protection of human health against the dangers arising from ionizing radiations from nuclear installations. Member States are required to establish a national legislative, regulatory and organizational framework in this field, in accordance with the general principles and rules set out under this Directive.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act No. CXVI of 1996 on atomic energy.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2013)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Energy conservation/energy production, Registration, Special fund, Transport/storage, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 185 implementing Directive 2009/71/EURATOM establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Decree No. 118 of 2011 (VII.11.) on nuclear safety requirements of nuclear establishments and on public administrative duties related to it.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Inspection, Nuclear energy, Hazards, Monitoring, Pollution control, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 60 adapting the Greek legislative framework to the provisions of Council Directive 2009/71/EURATOM establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations.

Legislation | Greece | 2012

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 112 of 2011 (VII. 4.) Korm. of the Government concerning European and international obligations in the field of nuclear energy of the National Atomic Energy Office and its related duties, on the appointment of technical authorities collaborating with the Office in its proceedings, on the measure of fines leviable, and on the scientific board which assists the Office in its work.

Legislation | Hungary | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Nuclear energy, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal portant prescriptions de sûreté des installations nucléaires.

Legislation | Belgium | 2011

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Radiation Safety and Nuclear Safety (2000)

Legislation | Latvia | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Radiation, Public health, Procedural matters, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atomic Law No. 263/2016.

Legislation | Czechia | 2016

Keyword: Radiation, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Basic legislation, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nuclear Safety Regulations, 2018 (L.N. 323 of 2018).

Legislation | Malta | 2018

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, International relations/cooperation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Act (2016)

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Radiation, Public health, Environmental standards, Governance, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Residues, Transport/storage, Emissions, Standards, Protection of environment, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Council Directive 2014/87/EURATOM amending Directive 2009/71/Euratom establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Radiation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX