37 Amendments of Michèle RIVASI related to 2011/0046(NLE)
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a decision
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The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The framework programme (2012- 2013) should take account of the impact, notably financial and budgetary, on the ITER programme of the Fukushima catastrophe and of the decisions made in its wake, in particular Germany’s decision to abandon its nuclear programme, and should therefore conduct an impact assessment.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Energy Policy for Europe recognises the potential contribution from nuclear power in the areas of competitiveness, CO2 emission reduction and security of supplBetween 1989 and the start of 2011, the number of reactors in the Union fell from 177 to 143; the amount of electricity generated by nuclear power stations has dropped steadily since 2003; France alone generates almost half of this electricity (46% in 2009). Four reactors in Fukushima have since exploded and Germany has decided to shut down its nuclear power stations. This proposal for a decision was adopted by the European Commission on 7 March 2011, i.e. four days before the Fukushima catastrophe and does not therefore take into account the events which have contributed to – and will contribute to – drastic changes in the EU’s energy policy. The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET- Plan) set out in the Communication from the Commission of 22 November 2007 entitled European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) – Towards a low carbon future is accelerating the development of a portfolio of low carbon technologiesneeds therefore to be reviewed with a view to accelerating the development of renewable energies and technologies that allow energy consumption to be reduced. Nuclear energy technologies are no longer included in this portfolio as they have the greatestdo not have any potential tofor meet the energy and climate objectives in both the short and longer term. ing the objectives of truly sustainable development.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The SET-Plan acknowledges that, iIn the field of nuclear fission, the key technology challenges for meeting the Union'’s agreed 2020 energy targets are to maintain competitiveness in fission technologies and to ensure long-term waste management solutions. In order to achieve the 2050 vision of a low-carbon society, the SET-Plan mandates the Community to complete the preparations for the demonstration of a new generation (Generation-IV) of fission reactors for increased sustainability. In particular, the SET-Plan has established a European Industrial Initiative in Sustainable Nuclear Fissionensure long-term waste management solutions and launch a vast programme to train experts in dismantling nuclear facilities. The polluter-pays principle shall be applied accordingly.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) TAlthough the SET-P plan, in the field of fusion, recognises the importance of ITER and, the need to involve industry early in preparing demonstration actions. DEMO, a ‘demonstration’ fusion power station, constitutes a long term strategic goal of fusion researchscientific community too agrees that it the 'fusion' sector cannot become commercially viable before the end of this century or even later. ITER will not supply the electricity grid with so much as a single kWh therefore.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Euratom has created a single and fully integrated fusion research programme that has taken a leading international role in the development of fusion as a source of energya role internationally but which, on the other hand, requires an ever increasing financial contribution from the EU public, to the detriment of other research and development programmes.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Council Conclusions on the need for skills Since the Treaty establishing the nuclear field, adopted at its meeting held on 1 and 2 December 2008, recognise that it is essential to maintain within the Community a high level of trainingEuropean Atomic Energy Community did not provide Parliament with co-decision powers in relation to nuclear matters, it is crucial that a new legal base be found for any future legislation in the nuclear field.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The realisation of ITER in Europe, in accordance with the Agreement of 21 November 2006 on the establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the joint implementation of the ITER project, should be the central feature of fusion research activities under the Framework Programme (2012-2013)reconsidered.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Joint Research Centre (JRC) should contribute to providing customer- driven scientific and technological support for the formulation, development, implementation and monitoring of the Union's policies. In this regard, the JRC should continue to function as an independent reference centre of science and technology in the Union in the areas of its specific competence.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The Framework Programme (2012- 2013) shall pursue the general objectives set out in Article 1 and Article 2(a) of the Treaty, while contributing towards the creation of the Innovation Union and building on the European Research Area.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
b) nuclear fission and radiation radioprotection, with the objective of enhancing resourcthe efficiency, cost-effectiveness and in particular the safety of nuclear fission and other of the uses of radiation in industry and medicine.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The maximum amount for the implementation of the Framework Programme (2012-2013) shall be EUR 2 560 27100 000 000. This amount shall be distributed as follows (in EUR):
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 2
– nuclear fission and radiation protection: 118 24560 000 000;
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1
– nuclear activities of the JRC: 233 21640 000 000.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The Framework Programme (2012-2013) is organised in two parts corresponding to the ‘indirect’ actions on fusion energy research andresearch into the dismantling of nuclear fissionacilities and radiation protection, and to the ‘direct’ research activities of the JRC.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I. A
Annex I – part I. A
Annex deleted
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B - title
Annex I – part I.B - title
I.B. NUCLEAR FISSIONDISMANTLING AND RADIATION PROTECTION
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 1
Annex I – part I.B – section 1
Establishing a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, enhancing in particular the safety, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness of nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable dismantling of nuclear facilities and the introduction of a robust system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 1
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 1
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 2
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 2
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 3
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 3
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 4
Annex I – part I.B – section 2 - paragraph 4
The Euratom Framework Programme (2012-2013) is characterised by an overriding concern to promote high levels of safety. It will also continue to supportthe dismantling of nuclear facilities under the safest conditions. It will accelerate initiatives to ensure that facilities, training and training opportunities in Europe remainin this field are appropriate in view of current orientations of nationalglobal trends towards programmes and ing the best interests of the Union as a wholeclosure of nuclear power stations. This, more than anything else, will ensure thatguarantee an appropriate safety culture is maintained.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 1
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 1
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 2
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 2
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 4
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 4
Support for the use and continued availability of, and cooperation between, key research infrastructures in the priority thematic areaareas of radioprotection and the dismantling of nuclear facilities.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 5
Annex I – part I.B – section 3 - point 5
Support for the retention and further development of scientific competence and human capacity in order to guarantee, as regards radioprotection and the dismantling of nuclear facilities, the availability of suitably qualified researchers, engineers and employees in the nuclear sector over the longer term.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – section 1
Annex I – part II – section 1
The JRC Nuclear Specific Programme aims at satisfying the R&D obligations of the Treaty and supporting both the Commission and Member States, in particular in the fields of safeguards and non-proliferation, waste management, safety of nuclear installations and fuel cycle, radioactivity in the environment and radiation protection. The JRC shall further strengthen its role of a European reference for the dissemination of information, training and education for professionals and young scientists.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – section 2 - paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – section 2 - paragraph 1
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – section 2 - paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – section 2 - paragraph 2
To fulfil this goal, there is a clear need for developing knowledge, skills and competence to provide the required scientific state of the art independent and reliable expertise in support to the Union's policies in the domains of nuclear reactor and fuel cycles safety, nuclear safeguards and security. The customer driven support to the Union's policy underlined in tsafeguards and security and the dismantling of nuclear facilities. The JRC's mission will be complemented with a proactive role within the European Research Area in undertaking high quality research activities in close contact with industry and other bodies and developing networks with public and private institutions in the Member States. Its role as the supplier of information to the public will be enhanced.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – section 3 - point 1
Annex I – part II – section 3 - point 1
1. Nuclear Waste Management and environmental impact, will focus on reducing uncertainties and solving open issues in waste disposal, in order to develop effective solutions for the management of high level nuclear waste following the two major options (direct disposal or partitioning and transmutation). Activities will also be developed to enhance the understanding and modelling of the physics, chemistry and fundamental properties of actinide materials, and the database of high accuracy nuclear reference data, for nuclear energy andMedical applications and environmental impact, will focus on non-nuclear applications (e.g. medical). To extend the radiological protection effort, further development of environmental models of radioisotope dispersion coupled with monitoring tests in environmental radioactivity in support to the harmonisation of the national monitoring process and systems, and with the provision to the public of data on environmental (air, water, soil) radioactivity levels, will be carried out.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – section 3 - point 2
Annex I – part II – section 3 - point 2
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – part 1
Annex II – part 1
Annex deleted