#DEVR1601524ADecree of January 15, 2016 Regarding Objective Costs for Long-Term Management of High and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste
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The law establishes an objective cost of 25 billion euros for the long-term management of high and intermediate-level radioactive waste in France, calculated over a period of 140 years starting from 2016. This figure is based on economic conditions as of December 31, 2011, the year when cost evaluations began. The law mandates close cooperation between the National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management and nuclear facility operators, aligned with safety standards set by the Nuclear Safety Authority.
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Key Changes
- Establishes a fixed objective cost for radioactive waste management.
- Requires cooperation between agencies for effective implementation.
- Allows for updates to the cost based on project evolution and regulatory feedback.
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and implement long-term management solutions for high and intermediate-level radioactive waste within a 140-year timeframe starting from 2016
Ensure the objective cost for long-term radioactive waste management does not exceed 25 billion euros (calculated at December 31, 2011 economic conditions)
Establish close cooperation between the National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management and nuclear facility operators in the implementation of waste management solutions
Comply with all nuclear safety standards and regulations established by the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) when implementing radioactive waste management solutions
Update the objective cost estimate as needed based on updated proposals from the National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management and in consideration of project evolution