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22.6.2007 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 138/1 |
COMMISSION OPINION
of 21 June 2007
concerning the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant at the Tricastin site in France, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty
(only the French text is authentic)
(2007/C 138/01)
On 25 October 2006, the European Commission received from the French Government, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant.
On the basis of the General Data, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:
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The distance between the plant and the nearest point on the territory of another Member State, in this case Italy, is approximately 170 km. |
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The overall result of the planned modification will be to increase the discharge authorisation of airborne radioactive effluents in respect of tritium, carbon-14 and radionuclides produced during the treatment of effluents presenting a uranium reprocessing spectrum. |
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During normal operation, the planned modification will not cause an exposure liable to affect the health of the population in other Member States. |
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In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents resulting from an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the initial General Data, the planned modification will not give rise to doses in other Member States liable to affect the health of the population. |
In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the modified plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form from the SOCATRI decontamination and uranium recovery plant at the Tricastin site in France, both in normal operation and in the event of an accident of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in the radioactive contamination of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State.