18 June 1981. An Act concerning the financing and future expenditure for spent nuclear fuel etc

This Act came into force on 1st July 1981. Under the Act, a nuclear operator is responsible for the safe handling and disposal of the spent fuel and radioactive waste produced by the facility operated by him and he must also ensure that such facility is decommissioned and dismantled safely. His responsibilities include the financing of costs arising from these activities. The Act also provides that expenditure for the necessary measures must be covered by income from the energy production giving rise to these costs, and that the State has overall responsibility for the long-term management and disposal of radioactive waste. (NEA)