Decree of the Czechoslovak Atomic Energy Commission No. 4 as of 31 March 1979 on general nuclear safety criteria for the siting of constructions that involve nuclear power facilities

The Decree specifies general nuclear safety criteria applicable to the siting of constructions involving nuclear power facilities, including their environmental impacts. Excluding criteria of 2 degrees are given. Sites exhibiting 1st degree criteria are absolutely excluded from candidate sites, whereas sites exhibiting 2nd degree criteria may be conditionally selected provided that an economically feasible technical solution to the unfavorable conditions is found and applied or exemption from valid regulations is obtained or the priorities of the site utilization are reassessed. Additional criteria serving the comparison of suitable sites are also given. The Decree entered into force on 1 April 1979. (J.B.)