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EnergyEnergy
Nuclear Nuclear
transparency transparency ––
EU frameworkEU framework
ACN RoundtableACN Roundtable
Brussels, 5 December 2012Brussels, 5 December 2012
Massimo GarribbaMassimo Garribba
Head of UnitHead of Unit
DirectorateDirectorate--General for EnergyGeneral for Energy
European CommissionEuropean Commission
EnergyEnergy
• No specific provisions on openness/transparencyin the Euratom Treaty
• Access to information is regulated
• The Commissionapplies goodpractices:
� Example:notifications ofinvestment projects
Euratom TreatyEuratom Treaty
EnergyEnergy
• The Commission has developeda transparency approach:� Publication of documents (online)
� Involvement of stakeholders
� Public consultations
• Example: stress tests(together with ENSREG):� All reports published
� Two public meetings with stakeholders(17 January and 8 May)
� Interactive web pages dedicated to public engagement (possibility to submit suggestions)
Transparency approachTransparency approach
EnergyEnergy
• Web pages for transparency andpublic involvement
• Working group on nuclear safety and transparency:
� Guidance for national regulators on opennessand transparency (February 2011)
� Transparency aspects of stress tests(publication of documents, public meetings…),Nuclear Waste Directive…
• European Nuclear Safety Conferences(June 2011 and June 2013)
Transparency approach Transparency approach -- ENSREGENSREG
EnergyEnergy
• Platform for a broad discussion by stakeholders on transparency andopportunities & risks of nuclear energy
• Working Group "Transparency"(2 Task Forces: "Definitions and good practices" and "Public Relations/Communication")
� Establish a roadmap on better informationand transparency in the nuclear field
� Develop an appropriate consultative process
� Initiate stakeholder dialogues beyond the Forum meetings to broaden the discussion basis
Transparency approach Transparency approach -- ENEFENEF
EnergyEnergy
Nuclear Safety Directive (Nuclear Safety Directive (20092009))
● EU-wide legally binding framework
● Obligation to inform (principles):
� inform the public about the procedures andthe results of the surveillance activitieson nuclear safety
� ensure that the regulatorybodies effectively informthe public
� ensure access to information(in accordance with nationaland international obligations)
EnergyEnergy
Nuclear Waste Directive (Nuclear Waste Directive (20112011))
● Obligation to inform and involve in thedecision-making process:
� Ensure effective public information
� Give opportunities to all stakeholders,including local authorities andthe public, to participatein the decision-makingprocesses
● Legally binding obligationfor Member States
EnergyEnergy
Revision of the EU frameworkRevision of the EU framework
• New Nuclear safety Directive:
• public consultation(from December 2011 to February 2012)
• 2013: Commission proposal addressing:
� technical safety requirements
� nuclear safety governance: role,independence and powers ofregulatory authorities
�� openness openness andand transparencytransparency
� monitoring and verification
EnergyEnergy
New Safety Directive ProposalNew Safety Directive Proposal
• Possible improvements in the transparencyof regulatory decision-making:
� Provisions on the information to the public are extended and the type of information is specified
� Information to be released in a timely manner, particularly on safety-related events and in accident conditions, including by operators
� Results of periodic safety reviews and international peer reviews should be made public
� The regulatory authority must provide information on its activities, decisions and reasoning
EnergyEnergy
Perspectives for nuclearPerspectives for nuclear
• Further developmentis contingent on:
� high level of nuclear safetyand security
� Member States positions onnuclear
� investment conditions
� attitude towards climate targets
�� publicpublic acceptance, closely relatedacceptance, closely related
to to opennessopenness and and transparencytransparency
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