Consultation on the standardised reporting of radioactive discharges
The UK, in common with other EU Member States, regularly provides the European Commission with data on radioactive discharges in accordance with the requirements of Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty. In December 2003, the Commission published a Recommendation under Article 37 on standardised information on radioactive airborne and liquid discharges into the environment from nuclear power reactors and reprocessing plants in normal operation (2004/2/Euratom).
The Government carried out a limited consultation by way of a questionnaire and stakeholder workshops during 2005.
We are now inviting wider views on the Government’s proposed approach, contained in the consultation document, in implementing this Recommendation.
The ultimate aim of the Recommendation is to standardise reporting across EU Member States, such that accurate and meaningful comparisons of discharges across the Community can be made. The UK's proposed approach is intended to establish reporting requirements on a secure statistical basis, such that instances of over- and under-reporting of radioactive discharges are minimised and to ensure that the regulatory approach across the UK and industry is consistent.
Responses are requested on specific questions contained within the body of the consultation document. In addition, we are particularly interested in any information you can provide on the costs and benefits that you see resulting from the implementation of these proposals. An initial impact assessment is included as an annex to the consultation document.
Responses should be received no later than Friday 23 November 2007.
- Consultation letter
- List of consultees
- Consultation document including Impact Assessment (PDF 550 KB)
- Summary of responses (PDF 70 KB)
Further information
Further information or enquiries on this consultation can be obtained by writing to Yvette Bosworth or Tony Brown at:
Radioactive Substances Division
Area 4C
Ergon House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR
limitsofdetection@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Page published: 22 August 2007