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Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 199, 2 August 2011, pp. 48-56.
Subject
Energy, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive sets out a European Community framework for ensuring responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste with a view to preventing both workers and the general public from dangers arising from ionizng radiation. It lays down specific provisions concerning the management of radioactive waste, from generation to disposal. The Directive requires Member States to establish a national legislative, regulatory and organizational framework in this field.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Radiological Protection Act 1991 (Responsible and Safe Management of Radioactive Waste) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 320 of 2013).

Legislation | Ireland | 2013

Keyword: Radiation, Nuclear energy, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 102/2014 - Gestión responsable y segura del combustible nuclear gastado y los residuos radiactivos.

Legislation | Spain | 2014

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, Institution, Environmental audit, Early warning system, Environmental standards, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Special fund, Waste disposal, Waste management

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

Management of Radioactive Waste Regulations, 2019 (L.N. 123 of 2019).

Legislation | Malta | 2019

Keyword: Radiation, Public health, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management

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

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