21 Amendments of Michèle RIVASI related to 2018/0245(NLE)
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 0
Title 0
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a European Instrument for Nuclear Safety complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Communityon the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and in particular Articles 2039, 212 and 322(1) thereof,
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The objective of the present Programme "European Instrument for Nuclear Safety complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty" should be to promote the establishment of effective and efficient nuclear safety, radiation protection, and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in third countries, building on its own activities within the Union.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) This Regulation forms part of the framework devised for the planning of cooperation and should complement those nuclear cooperation measures that are financed under [the Regulation NDICI] which is falling under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular ist Articles 209, 212 and 322(1).
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Instrument should provide for actions in support of those objectives and build on the actions previously supported under Regulation (Euratom) No 237/201424 concerning nuclear safety, safe management of radioactive waste, safe decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear-related sites and nuclear safeguards in third countries, in particular in acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as in the Neighbourhood area within the meaning of [Regulation NDICI] ('the Neighbourhood area'). __________________ 24 Council Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 of 13 December 2013 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 77 15.3.2014 p 109.)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) This Instrument should provide for actions concerning environmentally safe uranium mining, uranium and thorium safeguards as well as safe remediation of former uranium mines- related sites in third countries, in particular in Central Asia and in Africa where currently some 18% of the global supply of uranium comes from South Africa, Niger and Namibia.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be based on consultation, where relevant, with the relevant authorities of the Member States, and on a dialogue with the partner countries. Where such dialogue fails to resolve Union's concerns over nuclear safety, the external funding under this Regulation, [Regulation NDICI] and[Regulation IPA III] should not be granted.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) As part of this Instrument, the Community might support nuclear regular bodies in performing stress tests, based on the Union acquis within the field of the nuclear safety, as well as subsequent implementation measures, in particular related to the nuclear power plants being built in acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, as well as in the Neighbourhood area.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Whenever possible and appropriate, tThe results of the Community's external action should be monitored and assessed on the basis of pre- defined, transparent, country-specific and measurable indicators, adapted to the specificities and objectives of the Instrument and preferably based on the results framework of the partner country.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of this Regulation is to complement those nuclear cooperation activities that are financed under [the Regulation NDICI], in particular in order to support the promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, the implementation of highest standards of transparency, public information and participation in the decision-making process, and the application of effective and efficient safeguards of nuclear materials in third countries, building on the activities within the Community and in line with the provisions of this Regulation. Cooperation provided by the Union in the field of nuclear safety and safeguards under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture and implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, and continuous improvement of nuclear safety; the early closure when the nuclear facility or installation cannot be upgraded to meet international accepted nuclear safety standards fully;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installationradioactive waste, including spent fuel, (i.e. pre-treatment, treatment, processing, storage and disposal), and the safe decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations as well as legacy sites related to uranium mining or sunken radioactive objects and materials;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) establishing efficient and, effective safeguard systemsand transparent safeguards for nuclear material.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) the promotion of overall transparency and openness on issues relating to the safety of nuclear installations and effective radioactive waste management practices;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) giving the general public relevant information and the appropriate opportunities to participate effectively in the decision-making process related to nuclear installations, in accordance with relevant international conventions and instruments.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(c c) providing direct technical assistance to local civil society to carry out independent and direct measurements of the radiation rate in ambient air or at ground level;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) action plans, individual measures and support measures, for which the Union's funding does not exceed EUR 105 million;
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) special measures for which the Union's funding does not exceed EUR 105 million;
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) increases or reductions of the budget of action plans and measures by not more than 20 % of the initial budget and not exceeding EUR 105 million;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Union's funding and support referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be conditional on the respect by the country concerned of the criteria set out in Article 11 bis of this Regulation.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Criteria applying to Instrument of Nuclear Safety Cooperation 1. A common understanding and a reciprocal agreement between the third country and the Union shall be confirmed through a formal request to the Commission committing the respective Government. 2. Third countries wishing to cooperate with the Union shall fully respect: - democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights, which constitute an essential element thereof, - the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Additional Protocols thereto, - the relevant international Conventions within the Framework of the IAEA, - the Espoo and the Aarhus Conventions and their subsequent amendments. 3. In order to ensure and to monitor compliance with the cooperation objectives of this Regulation, the third country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken. This evaluation shall allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the agreed objectives. 4. In the event of violation of any of the objectives referred to in Article 2 of this Regulation or the above mentioned principles, treaties or conventions, the Union will reconsider any action foreseen under this Regulation, [Regulation NDICI] and [Regulation IPA III], in particular the discontinuation of the Union contribution.