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Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective

Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective. Sami Tulonen, Director of Institutional Affairs, FORATOM Tallinn 26 February 2010. FORATOM – Who are we?. Brussels-based trade association for the nuclear energy industry in Europe

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Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective

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  1. Harmonisation of Nuclear Regulation in the EU: the Brussels Perspective Sami Tulonen, Director of Institutional Affairs, FORATOM Tallinn 26 February 2010

  2. 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…

  3. FORATOM Membership: 16 National Fora

  4. Mission in practice • ●Act as the voice of nuclear energy industry in the EU energy policy debate • ● Influencethe 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

  5. The Key European Nuclear Initiatives ENSREG (previously High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management) EU Nuclear Strategy Sustainable Nuclear Energy – Technology Platform (SNE-TP) European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF)

  6. ENEF Structure Opportunities Risks Transparency

  7. Added Value of the ENEF Process ● 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

  8. 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).

  9. Main areas of strategy focus • ● New Institutional environment (EP and EC) Legislational calendar • ● 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Low-carbon Strategy • President 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.”

  13. Thank you for your attention!

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