Recent Publications

Actinide and Fission Product Partitioning and Transmutation + CD-ROM Tenth Information Exchange Meeting, Mito, Japan, 6-10 October 2008 (2010)

Annual Report 2009 (2010)

Applying Decommissioning Experience to the Design and Operation of New Nuclear Power Plants (2010)

Brochure for the International School of Nuclear Law - 10th Anniversary (2010)

Comparing Nuclear Accident Risks with Those from Other Energy Sources (2010)

Cost Estimation for Decommissioning An International Overview of Cost Elements, Estimation Practices and Reporting Requirements (2010)

Decommissioning Considerations for New Nuclear Power Plants (2010)

Experiments and CFD Code Application to Nuclear Reactor Safety (XCFD4NRS) Workshop Proceedings, Grenoble, France, 10-12 September 2008 (2010)

GIF Annual Report 2009 (2010)

International Nuclear Data Evaluation Co-operation - CD-ROM Complete Collection of Published Reports as of January 2010 (2010)

International Nuclear Law: History, Evolution and Outlook 10th Anniversary of the International School of Nuclear Law (2010)

JANIS 3 - DVD A Java-based Nuclear Data Display Program - 2010 (2010)

JEFF Reports CD-ROM Complete Collection of JEFF Reports 1-22 (2010)

More than Just Concrete Realities: The Symbolic Dimension of Radioactive Waste Management (2010)

NEA News 28.1 (June 2010) (2010)

NUPEC BWR Full-size Fine-mesh Bundle Test (BFBT) Benchmark (Vol. II) Volume II: Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analyses of Void Distribution and Critical Power - Specification (2010)

National Programmes in Chemical Partitioning A Status Report (2010)

Nuclear Energy Technology Roadmap (2010)

Nuclear Fuel Behaviour under Reactivity-initiated Accident (RIA) Conditions State-of-the-art Report (2010)

Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 85 (June 2010) Volume 2010/1 (2010)

Nuclear Production of Hydrogen Fourth Information Exchange Meeting, Oakbrook, Illinois, United States, 13-16 April 2009 (2010)

Occupational Exposures at Nuclear Power Plants (2008) Eighteenth Annual Report of the ISOE Programme, 2008 (2010)

Occupational Radiological Protection Principles and Criteria for Designing New Nuclear Power Plants (2010)

Optimisation of Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste National and International Guidance and Questions for Further Discussion (2010)

Partnering for Long-term Management of Radioactive Waste Evolution and Current Practice in Thirteen Countries (2010)

Projected Costs of Generating Electricity 2010 Edition (2010)

Public Attitudes to Nuclear Power (2010)

Radioactive Waste Repositories and Host Regions: Envisaging the Future Together Synthesis of the FSC National Workshop and Community Visit, Bar-le-Duc, France, 7-9 April 2009 (2010)

Regulation and Guidance for the Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste A Review of the Literature and Initiatives of the Past Decade (2010)

Self-sealing of Fractures in Argillaceous Formations in the Context of Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Review and Synthesis (2010)

The Strategic Plan of the Nuclear Energy Agency - 2011-2016 (2010)

Towards Greater Harmonisation of Decommissioning Cost Estimates (2010)

Towards Transparent, Proportionate and Deliverable Regulation for Geological Disposal Workshop Proceedings, Tokyo, Japan, 20-22 January 2009 (2010)

Uranium 2009: Resources, Production and Demand (2010)

Detailed publications list by year

This publication is also available in French as: Evaluation de risques d'accidents nucléaires comparés à ceux d'autres filières énergétiques -

Synopsis

Nuclear accident risks are raised frequently in discussions of the acceptability of nuclear power generation, often framed in the context of the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl accidents. In reality, the safety record of nuclear power plants, by comparison with other electricity generation sources, is very good. This report describes how safety has been enhanced in nuclear power plants over the years, as the designs have progressed from Generation I to Generation III, and why it is important that safety remain the highest priority. This is illustrated by considering core damage frequencies and large radioactive release frequencies for each generation of nuclear power plants. It also compares severe accident data (those resulting in five or more fatalities) between different energy sources, both for immediate fatalities and for delayed (latent) fatalities, recognising that the latter data are often more difficult to estimate. Finally, it uses results of opinion surveys to analyse public confidence in nuclear operations and how this is correlated with trust in legislation and regulatory systems. It has been written for a general audience.

Synopsis

The government of Japan and the Japanese Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation (NUPEC) have released high-quality data, based on a series of void measurements using full-size mock-up tests for boiling water reactors (BWRs), with the aim of assisting the scientific community to advance its understanding of the two-phase flow (a system containing both gas and liquid) in BWR fuel bundles.

An international benchmark, based on the NUPEC data, has been defined to encourage advancement in the development of two-phase flow theory, which is of importance, for example, for the evaluation of the safety margins in a reactor. The benchmark specifications are being designed so that it systematically assesses and compares the capability of the numerical models to predict detailed void distributions and critical powers.

This report is the second in a series and describes the specification of the sensitivity and uncertainty analysis exercises undertaken to assess the accuracy of the results obtained when modelling basic thermal-hydraulics in a single channel relative to void fraction and critical power. Further volumes will be published, with a synthesis showing to what extent the most recent models are capable of predicting two-phase flow in BWR fuel bundles.

Synopsis

Global demand for electricity continues to grow and numerous new nuclear power plants (NPPs) are being planned or constructed in NEA member countries. Most of these new NPPs will be of the third generation, and will be designed for as long as 80 years of operation. The successful design, construction and operation of these plants will depend broadly on appropriately implementing the lessons from experience accumulated to date.

This case study introduces a policy and technical framework that may be used when formulating technical assistance and guidance for senior managers of NPPs, designers, manufacturers, contractors and authorities responsible for regulating occupational radiation exposure. It is aimed in particular at assisting design and license assessments of new NPPs. Although not targeting the needs of countries introducing nuclear power for the first time, this case study can also provide valuable input on occupational radiological protection issues for the implementation of new nuclear energy programmes.

This publication is also available in French as: Le droit nucléaire international : Histoire, évolution et perspectives - 10e anniversaire de l'Ecole internationale de droit nucléaire

Synopsis

This publication commemorates the International School of Nuclear Law which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2010. The purpose of the publication is to provide an overview of the international nuclear law instruments, their background, content and development over the years and to present an outlook on future needs in the field of international nuclear law. Renowned experts in the nuclear law field have contributed scholarly papers on the various aspects of international nuclear law, including international institutions, protection against ionising radiation, nuclear safety, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and safeguards, nuclear security, transport of nuclear material and fuel, management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, liability, compensation and insurance for nuclear damages, environmental protection and international trade in nuclear material and equipment. This publication is dedicated to the school’s 500+alumni from all around the world.

This publication is also available in French as: Uranium 2009 : Ressources, production et demande -

Synopsis

With several countries currently building nuclear power plants and planning the construction of more to meet long-term increases in electricity demand, uranium resources, production and demand remain topics of notable interest. In response to the projected growth in demand for uranium and declining inventories, the uranium industry – the first critical link in the fuel supply chain for nuclear reactors – is boosting production and developing plans for further increases in the near future. Strong market conditions will, however, be necessary to trigger the investments required to meet projected demand.

The “Red Book”, jointly prepared by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency, is a recognised world reference on uranium. It is based on information compiled in 40 countries, including those that are major producers and consumers of uranium. This 23rd edition provides a comprehensive review of world uranium supply and demand as of 1 January 2009, as well as data on global uranium exploration, resources, production and reactor-related requirements. It provides substantive new information from major uranium production centres around the world, as well as from countries developing production centres for the first time. Projections of nuclear generating capacity and reactor-related uranium requirements through 2035 are also featured, along with an analysis of long-term uranium supply and demand issues.

This publication is also available in French as: Bulletin de droit nucléaire n° 85 (Juin 2010) - Volume 2010/1

Synopsis

The Nuclear Law Bulletin is a unique international publication for both professionals and academics in the field of nuclear law. It provides subscribers with authoritative and comprehensive information on nuclear law developments. Published twice a year in both English and French, it features topical articles written by renowned legal experts, covers nuclear legislative developments worldwide and reports on relevant case law, bilateral and international agreements and regulatory activities of international organisations.

Feature articles in this issue address the independence of the nuclear regulator, the European nuclear safety directive, the nuclear renaissance in Italy and the Temelín case in the European Court of Justice.

This publication is also available in English as: AEN Infos 28.1 (Juin 2010) -

This publication is also available in French as: Le plan stratégique de l'Agence pour l'énergie nucléaire - 2011-2016 -

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Hydrogen has the potential to play an important role as a sustainable and environmentally acceptable energy carrier in the 21st century. This report describes the scientific and technical challenges associated with the production of hydrogen using heat and/or electricity from nuclear power plants, with special emphasis on recent developments in high-temperature electrolysis and the use of different chemical thermodynamic processes. Economics and market analysis as well as safety aspects of the nuclear production of hydrogen are also discussed.

Synopsis

This nuclear energy roadmap has been prepared jointly by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). Unlike most other low-carbon energy sources, nuclear energy is a mature technology that has been in use for more than 50 years. The latest designs for nuclear power plants build on this experience to offer enhanced safety and performance, and are ready for wider deployment over the next few years. Several countries are reactivating dormant nuclear programmes, while others are considering nuclear for the first time. In the longer term, there is great potential for new developments in nuclear energy technology to enhance the role of nuclear power in a sustainable energy future.

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Experience from decommissioning projects suggests that the decommissioning of nuclear power plants could be made easier if this aspect received greater consideration at the design stage and during operation of the plants. Better forward planning for decommissioning results in lower worker doses and reduced costs. When appropriate design measures are not taken at an early stage, their introduction later in the project becomes increasingly difficult. Hence, their early consideration may lead to smoother and more effective decommissioning operations. This report provides an overview of key decommissioning issues which are useful to consider when designing new nuclear power plants.

Synopsis

Disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel in engineered facilities, or repositories, located deep underground in suitable geological formations is being developed worldwide as the reference solution to protect humans and the environment both now and in the future. Assessing the long-term safety of geological disposal requires developing a comprehensive understanding of the geological environment. The transport pathways are key to this understanding. Of particular interest are fractures in the host rock, which may be either naturally occurring or induced, for example, during the construction of engineered portions of a repository. Such fractures could provide pathways for migration of contaminants.

In argillaceous (clay) formations, there is evidence that, over time, fractures can become less conductive and eventually hydraulically insignificant. This process is commonly termed “self-sealing”. The capacity for self-sealing relates directly to the function of clay host rocks as migration barriers and, consequently, to the safety of deep repositories in those geological settings.

This report – conducted under the auspices of the NEA Clay Club – reviews the evidence and mechanisms for self-sealing properties of clays and evaluates their relevance to geological disposal. Results from laboratory tests, field investigations and geological analogues are considered. The evidence shows that, for many types of argillaceous formations, the understanding of self-sealing has progressed to a level that could justify its inclusion in performance assessments for geological repositories.

Synopsis

The Information System on Occupational Exposure (ISOE) was created by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency in 1992 to promote and co-ordinate international co-operative undertakings in the area of occupational radiological protection at nuclear power plants. ISOE provides experts in occupational radiological protection with a forum for communication and exchange of experience.

At the end of 2008, the ISOE programme included 59 participating utilities in 26 countries (278 operating units and 32 shutdown units), as well as the regulatory authorities of 22 countries. The ISOE database, publications, annual symposia and ISOE Network website facilitate the exchange amongst participants of operational experience and lessons learnt in the optimisation of occupational radiological protection.

The Eighteenth Annual Report of the ISOE Programme summarises occupational exposure data trends and ISOE achievements made during 2008. Principal developments in ISOE participating countries are also described.

ISOE is jointly sponsored by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

ISOE Network: www.isoe-network.net

Synopsis

This report is based on a study carried out by the NEA Decommissioning Cost Estimation Group (DCEG) on decommissioning cost elements, estimation practices and reporting requirements. Its findings indicate that cost methodologies need to be updated continuously using cost data from actual decommissioning projects and hence, systematic approaches need to be implemented to collect these data. The study also concludes that changes in project scope may have the greatest impact on project costs. Such changes must therefore be identified immediately and incorporated into the estimate. Finally, the report notes that more needs to be done to facilitate the comparison of estimates, for example by providing a reporting template for national estimates.

This publication is also available in French as: Rapport annuel 2009 -

This publication is also available in French as: Intégration du retour d'expérience du démantèlement à la conception et l'exploitation des futures centrales nucléaires (WEB ONLY) -

Synopsis

Experience from decommissioning projects suggests that the decommissioning of nuclear power plants could be made easier if it received greater consideration at the design stage and during the operation of the plants. Better forward planning for decommissioning results in lower worker doses and reduced costs. When appropriate design measures are not taken at an early stage, their introduction later in the project becomes increasingly difficult. Hence, their early consideration may lead to smoother and more effective decommissioning.

It is now common practice to provide a preliminary decommissioning plan as part of the application for a licence to operate a nuclear facility. This means, in turn, that decommissioning issues are being considered during the design process. Although many design provisions aiming at improved operation and maintenance will be beneficial for decommissioning as well, designers also need to consider issues that are specific to decommissioning, such as developing sequential dismantling sequences and providing adequate egress routes. These issues and more are discussed in this report.

This publication is also available in French as: Au-delà des seules réalités concrètes : la dimension symbolique de la gestion des déchets radioactifs -

Synopsis

Key concepts of radioactive waste management, such as safety, risk, reversibility and retrievability, carry different meanings for the technical community and for non-technical stakeholders. Similarly, socio-economic concepts, including community, landscape and benefit packages, are interpreted differently by diverse societal groups. Opinions and attitudes are not simply a faithful reflection of decision making, actual events and communicated messages; perceptions and interpretations of events and objects also play a role. This report presents key issues and examples in order to build awareness of the importance of symbols and symbolism in communicating about perceptions and interpretations. It adds to the recognition that dialogue amongst stakeholders is shaped by dimensions of meaning that reach beyond dictionary definitions and are grounded in tradition and social conventions. A better understanding of these less obvious or conspicuous realities should help find additional ways of creating constructive relationships amongst stakeholders.

This publication is also available in French as: Stockage des déchets radioactifs et territoires d'accueil : envisager l'avenir ensemble - Synthèse de l'atelier du FSC et des rencontres avec les collectivités locales, Bar-le-Duc, France, 7-9 April 2009

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This 7th Forum on Stakeholder Confidence (FSC) workshop focused on the territorial implementation of France’s high-level and long-lived intermediate-level waste management programme. Sessions addressed the French historical and legislative context, public information, reversibility, environmental monitoring and the issue of memory. Amongst the participants were representatives of local and regional governments, civil society organisations, universities, waste management agencies, institutional authorities and delegates from 13 countries. This report provides a synthesis of the workshop deliberations.

This publication is also available in French as: Partenariats pour la gestion à long terme des déchets radioactifs - Evolution et pratique actuelle dans treize pays

Synopsis

National radioactive waste management programmes are in various phases of siting facilities and rely on distinct technical approaches for different categories of waste. In all cases, it is necessary for institutional actors and the potential or actual host community to build a meaningful, workable relationship. Partnership approaches are effective in achieving a balance between the requirements of fair representation and competent participation. With host community support, they also help ensure the desirable combination of a licensable site and management concept as well as a balance between compensation, local control and development opportunities. This report provides up-to-date information on experience with local partnership arrangements in 13 countries. The characteristics, advantages and aims of community partnerships are also described in addition to the concept's evolution over the past decade.

This publication is also available in French as: Coûts prévisionnels de production de l'électricité - Edition 2010

Synopsis

This joint report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) is the seventh in a series of studies on electricity generating costs. It presents the latest data available for a wide variety of fuels and technologies, including coal and gas (with and without carbon capture), nuclear, hydro, onshore and offshore wind, biomass, solar, wave and tidal as well as combined heat and power (CHP). It provides levelised costs of electricity (LCOE) per MWh for almost 200 plants, based on data covering 21 countries (including four major non-OECD countries), and several industrial companies and organisations. For the first time, the report contains an extensive sensitivity analysis of the impact of variations in key parameters such as discount rates, fuel prices and carbon costs on LCOE. Additional issues affecting power generation choices are also examined.

The study shows that the cost competitiveness of electricity generating technologies depends on a number of factors which may vary nationally and regionally. Readers will find full details and analyses, supported by over 130 figures and tables, in this report which is expected to constitute a valuable tool for decision makers and researchers concerned with energy policies and climate change.

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Considerable experimental and analytical work has been performed in recent years which has led to a broader and deeper understanding of phenomena related to reactivity-initiated accidents (RIAs). Further, newly designed fuels – such as mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel and rods with new cladding – have been introduced which might behave differently than those used previously, both under normal operating conditions and during transients. Compared with 20 years ago, fuel burn-up has been significantly increased. These and other factors have led the NEA Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) and its Working Group on Fuel Safety to produce this state-of-the-art report. The report should be of particular interest to nuclear safety regulators, nuclear plant operators and fuel researchers.

This publication is also available in French as: L'opinion publique et l'énergie nucléaire -

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Public attitudes to nuclear power are critical in shaping nuclear policies in OECD/NEA countries and the latter will only be able to make use of this energy source if a well-informed public considers that its benefits outweigh its risks. This report provides a number of insights into public attitudes towards nuclear power. Support for nuclear energy is generally correlated with the level of experience of and knowledge about nuclear power. Interestingly, while the public is generally aware of the contribution of nuclear power to ensuring security of energy supply, its potential contribution to combating climate change is less well recognised. Solving the waste disposal issue would also significantly increase the level of public support. Furthermore, OECD/NEA governments may wish to reflect carefully on how to react to these results as, according to the surveys, they are the least trusted source on energy issues, far behind regulators, non-governmental organisations and scientists.

This publication is also available in French as: Vers une harmonisation des estimations des coûts du déclassement -

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Currently, the format, content and practice of cost estimation vary considerably both within and between countries, which makes it very difficult to compare estimates, even for similar types of facilities. The reasons are largely due to different legal requirements in different countries and to historical custom and practice, leading to variations in basic assumptions such as the anticipated decommissioning strategy and end state of the site, and to different approaches to dealing with uncertainties. While attaining harmonisation across national approaches to cost estimation may be difficult to achieve, standardising the way decommissioning cost estimates are structured and reported will give greater transparency to the decommissioning process and will help build regulator and stakeholder confidence in the cost estimates and schedules.

This booklet highlights the findings of the NEA Decommissioning Cost Estimation Group (DCEG) which recently studied cost estimation practices in 12 countries.

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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is to an increasing extent being adopted in nuclear reactor safety (NRS) analyses as a tool that enables a better description of specific safety-relevant phenomena occurring in nuclear reactors. The NEA Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) has in recent years conducted important activities in the CFD area, including the organisation of two workshops. The “XCFD4NRS” workshop was the second in the series and was held in Grenoble, France in September 2008. A total of 147 experts from 22 countries took part. These proceedings contain the five keynote lectures, summaries of the activities of three CFD writing groups and the 59 technical papers presented at the workshop.

This publication is also available in French as: Optimisation des stockages géologiques de déchets radioactifs - Recommandations nationales et internationales et futurs thèmes de discussions

Synopsis

As national geological disposal programmes progress towards implementation, the concept of “optimisation” and related requirements are receiving increased attention. Exchanges within NEA expert groups have shown that both regulators and implementers would benefit from a review of the relevant concepts and available guidance and experience. This report summarises and reviews the concepts relevant to the “optimisation” of geological disposal systems as they are outlined in national and international guidance. It also presents a set of observations and key questions. Overall, the report shows that, when addressing “optimisation”, there is ample scope for clarifying concepts, facts and possibilities and for ensuring that regulatory guidance is sufficiently precise and implementable. The intention is that this report should serve as a basis for discussion within and beyond NEA committees and expert groups.

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Many countries have been performing a wide range of research on the partitioning and transmutation (P&T) of minor actinides and fission products. The aim is to provide greater flexibility in terms of radioactive waste management strategies and deploying advanced nuclear fuel cycles. This report describes recent and ongoing national research programmes related to chemical partitioning in the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Russian Federation, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. European Commission research programmes are also included.

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As part of its activities, the Regulators’ Forum of the NEA Radioactive Waste Management Committee has been examining the regulatory criteria for the long-term performance of geological disposal. In this context, it organised a workshop entitled “Towards Transparent, Proportionate and Deliverable Regulation for Geological Disposal”, which served to verify current status and needs. Participants included regulators, implementers, policy makers, R&D specialists and academics. Themes addressed included duties to future generations, timescales for regulation, stepwise decision making, roles of optimisation and best available techniques (BAT), multiple lines of reasoning, safety and performance indicators, recognition of uncertainties and the importance of stakeholder interactions. The workshop highlighted the significant amount of work accomplished over the past decade, but also identified important differences between national regulations even if these are not in contradiction with international guidance. Also highlighted was the importance of R&D carried out on behalf of the regulator. In addition to the contributed papers, these proceedings trace the numerous discussions that formed an integral part of the workshop. They constitute an important and unique documentary basis for researchers and radioactive waste management specialists.

This publication is also available in French as: Réglementation et lignes directrices pour l'évacuation des déchets radioactifs en formation géologique - Revue de la littérature et des initiatives de la dernière décennie

Synopsis

For the successful deployment of the advanced fuel cycle, it is important to apply partitioning and transmutation (P&T) technologies to radioactive waste management. In order to provide experts with a forum to present and to discuss the latest developments in partitioning and transmutation, the NEA has organised, since 1990, a series of biennial information exchange meetings on actinide and fission product P&T.

These proceedings contain all the technical papers and posters presented at the 10th Information Exchange Meeting, which was held on 6-10 October 2008 in Mito, Japan. The meeting addressed the following technical issues: the impact of P&T on waste management and geological disposal; transmutation fuels and targets; partitioning, waste forms and management; materials, spallation targets and coolants; transmutation physics experiments and nuclear data; and transmutation systems design, performance and safety.

This publication is also available in English as: Comparing Nuclear Accident Risks with Those from Other Energy Sources -

Synopsis

Les risques d'accidents nucléaires sont un sujet qui revient régulièrement dans les débats concernant l'acceptabilité de la production électronucléaire, souvent avec en toile de fond les accidents de Three Mile Island et de Tchernobyl. En fait, les performances en matière de sûreté nucléaire sont très bonnes comparées aux autres modes de production de l'électricité. Ce rapport décrit comment la sûreté des centrales nucléaires a progressé au fil des années, depuis la première génération jusqu'à la troisième, et montre pourquoi il est essentiel que la sûreté reste au premier rang des priorités. Ceci est illustré en analysant la fréquence des fusions du cœur et de rejets importants de radioactivité pour chaque génération de centrale nucléaire. Le rapport compare également les données sur les accidents graves (ayant provoqué la mort de cinq personnes ou plus) suivant les différents modes de production d'énergie, en comptabilisant tant les décès immédiats qu’ultérieurs, sachant que ces derniers sont souvent plus difficiles à évaluer. Enfin, à partir des résultats de sondages d'opinion, ce rapport analyse la confiance que le nucléaire inspire au public et sa corrélation avec le crédit accordé à la législation et au système réglementaire. Cet ouvrage s'adresse principalement à un public généraliste.

This publication is also available in English as: International Nuclear Law: History, Evolution and Outlook - 10th Anniversary of the International School of Nuclear Law

Synopsis

Cette publication commémore l’École internationale de droit nucléaire qui célèbre son 10e anniversaire en 2010. L’objectif de la publication est d’offrir une vue d’ensemble des instruments internationaux du droit nucléaire, leur contexte, leur contenu et leur développement au fil des années et de présenter un aperçu des besoins futurs dans le domaine du droit nucléaire international. Des experts de renom du droit nucléaire y ont contribué par des articles érudits sur les différents aspects du droit nucléaire international, dont les institutions internationales, la protection contre les rayonnements ionisants, la sûreté nucléaire, la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires et les garanties, la sécurité nucléaire, le transport de matières nucléaires et de combustible, la gestion du combustible usé et des déchets radioactifs, la responsabilité, l’indemnisation et l’assurance pour les dommages nucléaires, la protection de l’environnement et le commerce international des matières et des équipements nucléaires. Cette publication est dédiée aux Anciens élèves de l’École comprenant plus de 500 participants originaires des quatre coins du monde.

This publication is also available in English as: NEA News 28.1. (June 2010 -

This publication is also available in English as: Nuclear Law Bulletin No. 85 (June 2010) - Volume 2010/1

Synopsis

Le Bulletin de droit nucléaire est une publication internationale unique en son genre destinée aux juristes et aux universitaires en droit nucléaire. Ses abonnés bénéficient d’informations exhaustives qui font autorité sur les développements qui touchent ce droit. Publié deux fois par an en anglais et en français, il propose des articles thématiques rédigés par des experts juridiques renommés, rend compte du développement des législations à travers le monde et présente la jurisprudence et les accords bilatéraux et multilatéraux pertinents ainsi que les activités réglementaires des organisations internationales.

Les principaux articles de ce numéro portent sur l’indépendance des autorités de sûreté nucléaire, la directive européenne sur la sûreté nucléaire, la renaissance nucléaire en Italie et l’affaire de Temelín auprès de la Cour européenne de justice.

This publication is also available in English as: The Strategic Plan of the Nuclear Energy Agency - 2011-2016 -

This publication is also available in English as: Projected Costs of Generating Electricity - 2010 Edition

Synopsis

Ce rapport conjoint de l’Agence internationale de l’énergie (AIE) et de l’Agence de l'OCDE pour l’énergie nucléaire (AEN) est la septième d’une série d’études consacrées aux coûts de production d’électricité. Elle présente les données les plus récentes disponibles sur un large éventail d'énergies et de technologies, notamment le charbon et le gaz (avec et sans capture du carbone), le nucléaire, l’hydro-électrique, l’éolien (à terre et en mer), la biomasse, le solaire, l’énergie des vagues et l’énergie marémotrice, ainsi que la production combinée de chaleur et d’électricité. Elle indique les coûts moyens actualisés de l’électricité (LCOE, levelised costs of electricity) par MWe pour près de 200 centrales, sur la base de données couvrant 21 pays (dont quatre pays importants non-membres de l’OCDE), ainsi que plusieurs sociétés industrielles et organisations. Pour la première fois, le rapport contient une analyse de sensibilité approfondie de l’impact sur le LCOE de la variation des principaux paramètres, tels les taux d’actualisation, les prix des énergies et les coûts du carbone. D’autres impacts sur les choix en matière de production d’électricité sont également étudiés.

L’étude montre que la compétitivité des différentes technologies de production d’électricité dépend d’un certain nombre de facteurs qui peuvent varier d’un pays, voire d'une zone géographique à l’autre. Les lecteurs trouveront tous les détails et des analyses complètes, étayées par plus de 130 illustrations et tableaux, dans ce rapport qui devrait constituer un outil précieux pour les décideurs et les chercheurs intéressés par les politiques énergétiques et le changement climatique.

This publication is also available in English as: Work Management to Optimise Occupational Radiation Protection at Nuclear Power Plants -

Synopsis

Depuis 1992, le Système d’information sur les expositions professionnelles [Information System on Occupational Exposure (ISOE)] a mis en place un forum pour les professionnels de la radioprotection des installations électronucléaires et les autorités de réglementation nationales du monde entier pour discuter, promouvoir et coordonner des opérations coopératives internationales en faveur de la radioprotection des travailleurs dans les centrales nucléaires. L’objectif d’ISOE est d’améliorer la gestion des expositions professionnelles dans les centrales nucléaires à travers l’échange de données, d’informations et d’expériences pertinentes sur les méthodes permettant d’optimiser la radioprotection professionnelle.

Ce rapport sur l’organisation du travail constitue un guide pratique sur l’application des principes d’organisation du travail dans le cadre de l’optimisation de la radioprotection professionnelle. Il reconnaît que, bien que l’organisation du travail ne soit pas un concept nouveau, des efforts continus sont nécessaires pour maintenir un bon niveau de résultats, de performances et de tendances face aux défis actuels et futurs. Le but de ce rapport est donc de présenter les aspects essentiels de l’organisation du travail qui doivent être pris en compte par les personnels d’encadrement et d’exécution pour réduire les doses d’exposition ainsi que le temps et les coûts. Il s’appuie sur des exemples pratiques issus de la communauté ISOE.

ISOE est coparrainé par l’Agence de l’OCDE pour l’énergie nucléaire (AEN) et l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique (AIEA).

Réseau ISOE : www.isoe-network.net

This publication is also available in English as: Annual Report 2009 -

This publication is also available in English as: Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities (Update 2005 brochure) - It can and has been done

This publication is also available in English as: Applying Decommissioning Experience to the Design and Operation of New Nuclear Power Plants -

Synopsis

L’expérience des projets de démantèlement de centrales nucléaires laisse entendre que l'on pourrait simplifier ces opérations si l'on y accordait davantage d'attention au moment de la conception ou pendant l'exploitation de l'installation. Mieux planifier le démantèlement est en effet synonyme de doses réduites et de moindres coûts. Or les adaptations de la conception qui n'ont pas été effectuées dès l'origine sont difficiles à introduire ultérieurement. C'est pourquoi, leur prise en compte précoce est gage d'un démantèlement plus facile et plus efficace.

Il est dorénavant de pratique courante de produire un plan de démantèlement préliminaire avec la demande d'autorisation d’exploitation d'une centrale nucléaire. Cela signifie que les questions de démantèlement sont prises en compte pendant la conception. Toutefois, si les dispositions de conception adoptées pour l’exploitation et la maintenance améliorent souvent les conditions de démantèlement aussi, les concepteurs doivent également considérer les aspects spécifiques à ces opérations, établir des séquences d'opérations de démantèlement et prévoir des voies d'évacuation adaptées par exemple. Ce rapport approfondit ces questions et bien d'autres encore.

This publication is also available in English as: More than Just Concrete Realities: The Symbolic Dimension of Radioactive Waste Management -

Synopsis

Les concepts clés de la gestion des déchets radioactifs, tels la sûreté, le risque, la réversibilité et la récupérabilité, ont des connotations différentes pour la communauté scientifique et pour les parties prenantes de formation non technique. De manière similaire, des concepts socio-économiques, dont la communauté, le paysage et les avantages sociaux, sont interprétés différemment suivant les groupes sociaux. Les opinions et les comportements ne sont pas simplement une image fidèle de la prise de décision, des événements réels et des messages communiqués ; la perception et l’interprétation des événements et des objets jouent aussi un rôle. Ce rapport présente les questions clés et des exemples permettant de développer la prise de conscience de l’importance des symboles et du symbolisme dans la communication sur les perceptions et les interprétations. Il accentue le constat que la communication entre les parties prenantes est modelée par des dimensions qui vont au-delà du sens commun et sont fondées sur les traditions et les conventions sociales. Une meilleure compréhension de ces réalités moins évidentes ou flagrantes devrait aider à trouver des moyens additionnels pour créer des relations constructives entre les parties prenantes.

This publication is also available in English as: Radioactive Waste Repositories and Host Regions: Envisaging the Future Together - Synthesis of the FSC National Workshop and Community Visit, Bar-le-Duc, France, 7-9 April 2009

Synopsis

La thématique de ce 7e atelier du Forum sur la confiance des parties prenantes (FSC) concernait la mise en œuvre du programme français de gestion des déchets de haute activité et de moyenne activité à vie longue. Au cours des différentes sessions, ont été abordés le contexte historique et législatif français, l’information du public, la réversibilité, la surveillance de l’environnement ainsi que la conservation de la mémoire. Des représentants des collectivités locales et régionales, des représentants d’organisations de la société civile, des universités, des agences de gestion des déchets et des délégués de 13 pays y ont participé. Ce rapport présente une synthèse des délibérations de l’atelier.

This publication is also available in English as: Partnering for Long-term Management of Radioactive Waste - Evolution and Current Practice in Thirteen Countries

Synopsis

Les programmes nationaux de gestion des déchets radioactifs se trouvent à des phases diverses dans la recherche de sites d’implantation d’installations et se fondent sur des approches techniques distinctes adaptées aux différentes catégories de déchets. Dans tous les cas, il est nécessaire que les acteurs institutionnels et la communauté d’accueil, actuelle ou potentielle, établissent entre eux une relation sérieuse et viable. Les formules de partenariat permettent de réaliser un équilibre entre les exigences d’une représentation équitable et d’une participation éclairée. Avec l'appui de la communauté d’accueil, elles contribuent également à l'association souhaitable d’un site et d’un concept de gestion pouvant être autorisés au plan réglementaire ainsi qu'à un bon équilibre entre l'octroi de compensations, le contrôle local et les possibilités de développement. Ce rapport présente les informations les plus récentes sur les expériences de partenariat avec les communautés d’accueil dans 13 pays. Les caractéristiques, les avantages et les objectifs de telles formules de partenariat y sont décrits ainsi que l'évolution du concept sur les dix dernières années.

This publication is also available in English as: Towards Greater Harmonisation of Decommissioning Cost Estimates -

Synopsis

À l'heure actuelle, on observe une variabilité considérable dans le format, le contenu et les pratiques d'estimation des coûts, que ce soit à l'intérieur d'un même pays ou lorsque l'on franchit les frontières. Les comparaisons sont, de ce fait, extrêmement difficiles, même entre installations du même type. Les exigences de la réglementation sont principalement responsables de ces disparités, ainsi que les habitudes et pratiques historiques. Elles se répercutent sur les hypothèses de base, telles que la stratégie de démantèlement prévue et l'état final du site, mais aussi sur les méthodes de traitement des aléas. Il sera sans doute difficile d'harmoniser les approches nationales des estimations des coûts. On peut du moins recommander une structure et une présentation standard de nature à accentuer la confiance que l'autorité de contrôle et les parties prenantes pourront accorder aux estimations et aux calendriers de dépenses.

Cette brochure présente les conclusions du groupe d’estimation des coûts du démantèlement (DCEG), qui a récemment étudié la façon dont étaient estimés les coûts dans 12 pays.

This publication is also available in English as: Public attitudes to Nuclear Power -

Synopsis

Les réactions du public face à l’énergie nucléaire sont fondamentales pour la détermination des politiques nucléaires dans les pays de l’OCDE/AEN, et ces derniers ne pourront faire appel à cette source d’énergie que si un public éclairé estime que ses avantages l’emportent sur ses risques. Ce rapport offre un certain nombre d’enseignements concernant les réactions du public face à l’énergie nucléaire. Il existe d’ordinaire une corrélation entre l’adhésion au nucléaire et le niveau d’expérience et de connaissance de l’électronucléaire. Il est intéressant de noter que le public est généralement conscient de la contribution de l’électronucléaire à la sécurité des approvisionnements énergétiques, mais il se rend moins compte de sa contribution potentielle à la lutte contre le changement climatique. Une solution au problème du stockage définitif des déchets aurait aussi pour effet de renforcer notablement le niveau de soutien. Par ailleurs, les gouvernements des pays de l’OCDE/AEN voudront peut-être réfléchir soigneusement à l’attitude à adopter face à ces résultats car, d’après les sondages, ils représentent la source d’informations sur les questions énergétiques la moins fiable, loin derrière les autorités de sûreté, les organisations non gouvernementales et les scientifiques.

This publication is also available in English as: Optimisation of Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste - National and International Guidance and Questions for Further Discussion

Synopsis

Alors que les programmes nationaux de stockage géologique progressent vers leur mise en œuvre, le concept d’« optimisation » et les exigences réglementaires associées suscitent une attention accrue. Les échanges au sein des groupes d’experts de l’AEN ont montré que les régulateurs et les maîtres d’ouvrage pourraient ensemble tirer bénéfice d'un examen des concepts applicables ainsi que des recommandations et de l'expérience disponibles. Ce rapport récapitule et examine les concepts qui concernent l’« optimisation » des systèmes de stockage géologique tels qu'ils sont mis en avant dans les textes réglementaires nationaux et les recommandations internationales. Il présente également un certain nombre d'observations et de questions clés. De façon générale, il montre que, lorsque l’on traite de l’optimisation, il existe des marges substantielles pour clarifier les concepts, les faits et les options ainsi que pour s’assurer que les textes réglementaires sont suffisamment précis et applicables. L'objectif de ce rapport est de servir de base de discussions parmi et au delà des comités et des groupes d’experts de l’AEN.

This publication is also available in English as: Regulation and Guidance for the Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste - A Review of the Literature and Initiatives over the Past decade

This publication is also available in English as: The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants -

Synopsis

De nombreux pays en sont venus à reconnaître qu'un plus grand recours à l'énergie nucléaire pourrait contribuer utilement à réduire les émissions de dioxyde de carbone. Cependant, compte tenu des coûts élevés d’investissement et de la complexité des centrales nucléaires, le financement de leur construction reste souvent un défi de taille. Cela est particulièrement vrai lorsque ces financements sont laissés au secteur privé dans un contexte de concurrence des marchés de l’électricité.

Cette étude examine les risques financiers qu'implique l'investissement dans une nouvelle centrale nucléaire, les moyens de les atténuer et les façons de structurer les projets de telle sorte que les risques résiduels soient pris par ceux qui sont les plus à même de les gérer. Compte tenu du fait que l'expansion des programmes nucléaires exigera des aides substantielles et durables des pouvoirs publics, l'étude met en avant le rôle que peuvent jouer les États pour faciliter et encourager les investissements dans de nouvelles capacités de production.

Synopsis

原子力の科学技術の発展及び、現在または将来用いられるシステムや材料の評価のためには、それらの研究に利用可能な試験研究施設が必要不可欠である。しかしながら、経済的な負担や老朽化施設の閉鎖等により、原子力の科学技術の維持、発展に必要な研究を行う能力が現在、危機にさらされている。

OECD/NEA加盟国のうちの十ヵ国と国際原子力機関(IAEA)、欧州委員会(EC)からの代表者によって組織されたNEA専門家会合は、NEA原子力科学委員会(NSC)の所掌範囲に関係する試験研究施設の状況についてレビューを行った。対象とした試験研究施設は、核データ測定、原子炉開発、中性子散乱、中性子ラジオグラフィ、ADS、核変換、燃料、材料、安全性、放射化学、分離技術、水素製造のための核熱利用等に関係するものである。

このレポートにはNEA専門家会合による試験研究施設の現状に関する評価の詳細が述べられており、また高性能で近代的な施設の整備により、将来の発展がいかに担保できるかについて勧告がなされている。さらに専門家会合が整備した、約800の試験研究施設の情報を掲載したオンライン・データベースについても解説がなされている。

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