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

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Early warning system Inspection Nuclear energy Hazards Monitoring Pollution control Radiation
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
On 1 January 2012. The latest consolidated version of the Decree entered into force on 1 May 2014.
Abstract

This Decree applies to nuclear establishments, installations and components already existing or to be built in the territory of Hungary, to activities related to, and operators working in, nuclear establishments. Public administrative duties falling under this Decree must be carried out by the National Atomic Energy Office (nuclear safety authority). Requirements common to all nuclear establishments are laid down in Chapter II. Chapter III sets out provisions regarding official control (licensing, approval, control and validation, procedures). Chapter IV provides rules on the obligations of licensees (general responsibilities, reporting on and evaluation of safety). Chapter V provides for periodic (every ten-years period) verification of safety. Chapter VI regards investigation of events and the utilization of past experiences to increase safety. Chapter VII contains rules regarding the preparation for the event of malfunctioning, nuclear danger and nuclear incident, and preventive measures. Regulations on Nuclear Safety are comprised in Annexes 1-9.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

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

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

Legislation | European Union | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX