Einde inhoudsopgave
Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management
Article 1 Objectives
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 18-06-2001
- Bronpublicatie:
05-09-1997, Trb. 1999, 164 (uitgifte: 03-09-1999, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
18-06-2001
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
22-06-2001, Trb. 2001, 111 (uitgifte: 01-01-2001, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Milieurecht / Straling
Milieurecht / Energie
Energierecht (V)
The objectives of this Convention are:
- (i)
to achieve and maintain a high level of safety worldwide in spent fuel and radioactive waste management, through the enhancement of national measures and international co-operation, including where appropriate, safety-related technical co-operation;
- (ii)
to ensure that during all stages of spent fuel and radioactive waste management there are effective defenses against potential hazards so that individuals, society and the environment are protected from harmful effects of ionizing radiation, now and in the future, in such a way that the needs and aspirations of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs and aspirations;
- (iii)
to prevent accidents with radiological consequences and to mitigate their consequences should they occur during any stage of spent fuel or radioactive waste management.