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German view on nuclear energy (NE), nuclear safety and environmental protection (i)
After Fukushima clear decision to phase-out NE use in Germany (decision was taken because of public nonacceptance, not necessary from technical point of view) We accepting the right of each country to decide whether to use or not NE. But Using NE require to accept as guiding principle nuclear and radiation safety first (ensure the most robust level of nuclear safety)
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German view on nuclear energy (NE), nuclear safety and environmental protection (ii)
Further reduction of environmental and health impacts a major objective Transparent exchange of information and discussion Independent verification and review of the safety case by national NRA and their TSO National and international peer review as regular tools to improve the safety and to reduce the ecological impact 5 Atomexpo, Roundtable EnvSaf, 27.06. 2013,St.Petersburg, Russia 27.06.2013
1. Further reduction of environmental and health impacts - a major objective (i) The overall safety objective known by definitions in IAEA Safety Fundamentals, in national atomic laws and in SARs are very general by nature and do not reflect latest developments. The movements are provided much more in the stringent specific objectives Important changes or clarifications comes from:
Latest WENRA requirements and new draft EU NS-Directive F/G technical requirements for the next generation NPPs Discussions to amend the Russian OPB Fukushima lessons learned and outcome of the IAEA NSAP IAEA and INSAG activities, discussions in frame of the CNS
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2. Transparent exchange of information and discussion of all public concerns relating to NE use
A key lesson learned - the importance of enhancing transparency on nuclear safety and environmental protection matters. identify the type of information that should be provided, as a minimum by different actors as part of their wider transparency strategies. Information should be released up to date and in a timely manner. Information on safety and environmental impact should be also made public in accordance with national legislation and international obligations. Appropriate transparency provisions, with prompt and regularly updated release of information. to be more transparent is even a challenge for Russia: more open information sharing is required (especially licensing documentation)
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3. Independent verification and review of the safety case by national NRA and their TSO
Well-known lessons learned from accidents decades ago have not been taken up voluntarily by parts of the industry and not been sufficiently enforced by regulators
The licence holders should ensure, to regularly assess and continuously improve, as far as reasonably achievable, the nuclear safety and environmental protection of their installations. The licencing applicant is required to prepare and update a detailed demonstration of safety. The safety case scope and level of detail shall be adequate. The regulatory authority should supervise above activities.
It shall be reviewed by the competent regulatory authority and their TSO in accordance with clearly defined procedures.
independent verification of the safety case is even a challenge for Russia: more
information sharing with licensees, NRA/TSO
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4. National and international Peer Reviews as regular tools (and perhaps peer pressure)
The European stress tests demonstrated the key role of enhanced cooperation and coordination between all parties having responsibilities for nuclear safety.
National and international peer review activities, including peer reviews of nuclear installations, could become a regular tools to improve the safety and to reduce the ecological impact Regulatory and Expert Groups could contribute with their expertise to identifying relevant safety topics and in carrying out peer reviews.
Appropriate follow-up mechanisms with a kind of peer pressure could be established to ensure the implementation of the peer-reviews outcome.
active participation in peer reviews is even a challenge for Russia: more information sharing with other peers
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Established global, regional and thematic networks are an excellent platform and should be used more intensively.
Trustful and proven information exchange at all possible levels and at each step in the decision making processes and in the implementation phases. Participation in cross boarder negotiation processes in frame of ESPOO, CNS and other relevant legislation important, to be practiced more intensively. Fruitful relation between GRS and our Russian partners in cooperation. We are looking forward to continuously improve our trustful partnership relations lets use the challenges for all of us
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