RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2017, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (3): 38-44.

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Introduction to EU Nuclear Emergency Laws and Regulations

Qi Cheng, Fang Jiangqi, Wang Jingdan, Zhang Wenfeng, Ni Weichong   

  1. Airborne Survey and Remote Sensing Center of Nuclear Industry, China National Airborne Monitoring Center for Nuclear Emergency, Shijiazhuang, 050002
  • Received:2017-03-14 Online:2017-06-20 Published:2021-11-30

Abstract: EU countries have long history in nuclear power development. In the aftermash of Chernobyl nuclear accident, radiationenvironmental monitoring has been enhanced by increased investment and improvedmonitoring network. At the same time, the legal building of nuclear emergency has been strengthened, forming the effective regulation system in practice. The article introduces the EU's nuclear emergency legal framework, reviews the relevant international conventions, the EU’s major nuclear emergency regulations, andthe legislation of each member country, with a view to providing reference forimproving the nuclear emergency legal system in China.

Key words: Nuclear Emergency, Laws and regulations, Nuclear safety, EU

CLC Number: 

  • X945