Sittings · Document
Draft report (COM(2025)0476 – 2025/0268(NLE)) 2026-03-26
Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2021/101
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Amendment 28
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) In accordance with its obligations under the Act of Accession and with Union assistance, Lithuania shut down the two units within the respective deadlines and made significant progress towards their decommissioning. Further work is necessary in order to continue the decrease of the level of radiological hazard. Based on the available estimates, additional financial resources are required for this purpose beyond 2027. | (2) In accordance with its obligations under the Act of Accession and with Union assistance, Lithuania shut down the two units within the respective deadlines and made significant progress towards their decommissioning. Further work is necessary in order to continue the decrease of the level of radiological hazard. Based on the available estimates and taking into account the limited amount of own resources, additional financial resources are required for this purpose beyond 2027. |
Or. en
Amendment 29
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) The decommissioning of the nuclear power plant covered by this Regulation is to be carried out in accordance with Union legislation on nuclear safety, namely Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom2 , and waste management, namely Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom3 . Pursuant to this legislation, the ultimate responsibility for nuclear safety and for the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management remains with Lithuania. | (3) The decommissioning of the nuclear power plant covered by this Regulation is to be carried out in accordance with Union legislation on nuclear safety, namely Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom2 , and waste management, namely Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom3 . Pursuant to this legislation, the ultimate responsibility for nuclear safety and for the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management remains with Lithuania. However, it is essential to ensure that Lithuania does not bear this responsibility alone, particularly as addressing potential security threats benefits the EU as a whole, not only Lithuania. |
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| 2 Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj). | 2 Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj). |
| 3 Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 48, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/70/oj). | 3 Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 48, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/70/oj). |
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Amendment 30
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (6) In implementing the Programme, consistency, coherence and synergies with relevant Union policies and programmes, in particular with the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning established by Council Regulation [XXX]4 , should be ensured. | (6) In implementing the Programme, consistency, coherence and synergies with relevant Union policies and programmes, in particular with the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning established by Council Regulation [XXX]4, and with relevant Union and national policies and programmes supporting the social and economic transition of the Visaginas region, should be ensured. |
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| 4 COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) …/… establishing the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for the period 2028-2034 and repealing Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 (OJ, …, … ELI: …). | 4 COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) …/… establishing the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for the period 2028-2034 and repealing Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 (OJ, …, … ELI: …). |
Or. en
Amendment 31
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Angelika Winzig, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of the Programme, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in European Parliament resolutions, and Council conclusions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (7) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of the Programme, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in European Parliament resolutions, and Council conclusions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. In this context, particular attention should be paid to the protection of critical infrastructure, including nuclear decommissioning sites, against evolving security threats, including hybrid threats, and to strengthening preparedness, risk awareness and preventive measures. |
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Amendment 32
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 , Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/957 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/968 , and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19399 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union's financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, EPPO, and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. | (9) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 , Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/957 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/968 , and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19399 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union's financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, EPPO, and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Any such person or entity might also duly report to the European Parliament and notify it of any concerns, deficiencies or breaches that may be identified. |
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| 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). | 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). |
| 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). | 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). |
| 8 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.96, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). | 8 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.96, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). |
| 9 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). | 9 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). |
| 10 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). | 10 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 33
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 , Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/957 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/968 , and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19399 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union's financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, EPPO, and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. | (9) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 , Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/957 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/968 , and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19399 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including a clear breakdown of the budget, the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council10 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union's financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, EPPO, and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. |
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| 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). | 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). |
| 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). | 7 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). |
| 8 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.96, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). | 8 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.96, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). |
| 9 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). | 9 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). |
| 10 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). | 10 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). |
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Amendment 34
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) The Programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council11 [Performance Regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. | (10) The Programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council11 [Performance Regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. The Programme implementation should be guided by clear targets and milestones and a cost-efficient and transparent spending of the budget. |
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Amendment 35
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) The Programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council11 [Performance Regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. | (10) The Programme is to be implemented overall in accordance with the principles of safety and cost-effectiveness as well as specifically in accordance with Regulation (EU) [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council11 [Performance Regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for economy, efficiency, effectiveness, monitoring regarding the achievement of results with performance indicators and reporting referred to in Article 33(1), points (a), (b) and (c) and in Article 33(2), points (a), (b) and (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. |
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Amendment 36
Angelika Winzig
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning. | (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning. Union funding should be strictly limited to activities that demonstrably reduce radiological risks and should not support measures that could extend or indirectly promote the use of nuclear energy. |
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Amendment 37
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning. | (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning, and the financial needs have to be documented in a transparent way. |
Or. en
Amendment 38
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning. | (12) The financing pursuant to this Regulation should concentrate on activities implementing the safety objectives of the decommissioning and mitigating risks. |
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Amendment 39
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. | (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience, with the objective of retaining such knowledge and expertise within the Union to strengthen its industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and, where appropriate, beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the development of nuclear skills, the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. |
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Amendment 40
Angelika Winzig
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. | (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. Such activities should be limited to decommissioning and radioactive waste management and should not contribute to the promotion of nuclear energy as a sustainable or strategic energy source. |
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Amendment 41
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. | (13) The Programme should - not least with a view to the further development of modern and safe nuclear technology - involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience and – if possible and appropriate – the reuse of material. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. |
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Amendment 42
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. | (13) The Programme should involve the creation of knowledge and the sharing of experience. Knowledge and experience gained and lessons learnt under the Programme with regard to the nuclear decommissioning process and waste management should be disseminated across the Union and beyond without disclosing any sensitive information of undertakings, in coordination and synergy with the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, as such measures bring the greatest Union added value and contribute to the safety of the workers and the general public as well as protection of the environment. The scope, procedure and economic aspects of cooperation should be detailed in multiannual work programmes and could also be subject to agreements between the Member States or between the Member States and the Commission. |
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Amendment 43
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Angelika Winzig, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13 a) Given the potentially severe and long-term risks associated with nuclear installations and the management of radioactive waste, it is essential that all activities under the Programme ensure the highest standards of protection of workers, the general public and the environment, in full respect of the precautionary principle and avoid undue burdens for future generations. |
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Amendment 44
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The JRC should facilitate the dissemination of knowledge on nuclear decommissioning among different Union stakeholders in a coordinated way, for example by carrying out market analysis, reviews and assessments of knowledge needs in the Union and, where relevant, third countries, identifying potential directions for cooperation, interested stakeholders and spheres in which knowledge created in the implementation of the Programme would bring the greatest added value, and developing formats for knowledge sharing. The dissemination of knowledge created should be financed by the JRC. Any Member State should be able to initiate the development of ties and exchanges for knowledge dissemination. Where relevant, such exchanges could involve third countries, in consistency and complementarity with actions carried out under Regulation [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 [Global Europe] and Council Regulation [XXX]13 [INSC-D]. | (14) The JRC should facilitate the dissemination of knowledge on nuclear decommissioning among different Union stakeholders in a coordinated way, for example by carrying out market analysis, reviews and assessments of knowledge needs in the Union and, where relevant, third countries, identifying potential directions for cooperation, interested stakeholders and spheres in which knowledge created in the implementation of the Programme would bring the greatest added value, and developing formats for knowledge sharing. The dissemination of knowledge created should be financed by the JRC. Any Member State should be able to initiate the development of ties and exchanges for knowledge dissemination. Where relevant, such exchanges could involve third countries, in consistency and complementarity with actions carried out under Regulation [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 [Global Europe] and Council Regulation [XXX]13 [INSC-D]. Any dissemination beyond the Union should be duly controlled and subject to appropriate confidentiality requirements, ensuring the protection of the Union’s security interests, intellectual property, and technological leadership. |
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Amendment 45
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The JRC should facilitate the dissemination of knowledge on nuclear decommissioning among different Union stakeholders in a coordinated way, for example by carrying out market analysis, reviews and assessments of knowledge needs in the Union and, where relevant, third countries, identifying potential directions for cooperation, interested stakeholders and spheres in which knowledge created in the implementation of the Programme would bring the greatest added value, and developing formats for knowledge sharing. The dissemination of knowledge created should be financed by the JRC. Any Member State should be able to initiate the development of ties and exchanges for knowledge dissemination. Where relevant, such exchanges could involve third countries, in consistency and complementarity with actions carried out under Regulation [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 [Global Europe] and Council Regulation [XXX]13 [INSC-D]. | (14) The JRC should facilitate the dissemination of knowledge on nuclear decommissioning among different Union stakeholders in a coordinated way, for example by carrying out market analysis, reviews and assessments of knowledge needs in the Union and, where relevant, third countries, identifying potential directions for cooperation, interested stakeholders and spheres in which knowledge created in the implementation of the Programme would bring the greatest added value, and developing formats for knowledge sharing. The dissemination of knowledge created should be financed by the JRC. Any Member State should be able to initiate the development of ties and exchanges for knowledge dissemination. Where relevant, such exchanges could involve third countries, where such cooperation aligns with the Union’s strategic interests and priorities, in consistency and complementarity with actions carried out under Regulation [XXX] of the European Parliament and of the Council12 [Global Europe] and Council Regulation [XXX]13 [INSC-D]. |
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Amendment 46
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Angelika Winzig, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (15) The decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant should be carried out with recourse to the best available technical expertise, and with due regard to the nature and technological specifications of the installations to be decommissioned, in order to ensure safety and the highest possible efficiency, taking into account international best practices. | (15) The decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant should be carried out with recourse to the best available technical expertise, and with due regard to the nature and technological specifications of the installations to be decommissioned, in order to ensure safety and the highest possible efficiency, taking into account European and international best practices, ensuring the highest level of nuclear safety and environmental protection, and taking into account the need to minimise risks throughout the entire lifecycle of decommissioning activities. |
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Amendment 47
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (15) The decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant should be carried out with recourse to the best available technical expertise, and with due regard to the nature and technological specifications of the installations to be decommissioned, in order to ensure safety and the highest possible efficiency, taking into account international best practices. | (15) The decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant should be carried out with recourse to the best available technical expertise, and with due regard to the nature and technological specifications of the installations to be decommissioned, while ensuring the protection of workers, the general public and the environment in order to ensure health and safety and the highest possible efficiency, taking into account international best practices. |
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Amendment 48
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Angelika Winzig, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (15 a) In an increasingly volatile geopolitical and security environment, it is essential to ensure that nuclear decommissioning sites are adequately protected against evolving threats, including hybrid threats and attacks on critical infrastructure. The Programme should therefore support measures aimed at strengthening preparedness, risk awareness, and prevention capacities, in order to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of such threats. |
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Amendment 49
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. | (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate and gradual reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be managed in a gradual way that ensures the health and safety of the workforce and the public at all times. The total reduction of the workforce, after completion of the outsourcing process, could be one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. It is important to ensure that this process is coupled with adequate policies for retraining and re-skilling, as well, as regional development, job creation, sustainable growth and innovation. |
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Amendment 50
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. | (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved through enhanced organisation, innovation and productivity gains, without reducing the workforce engaged in decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034, including the outsourcing of the dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, appropriate measures should be taken to ensure the upskilling and reskilling of the existing workforce. Dedicated training programmes should support the redeployment of personnel to higher value-added tasks, thereby preserving employment, strengthening expertise, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of the decommissioning process. |
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Amendment 51
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. | (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024 provided that safety considerations are not overlooked. |
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Amendment 52
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. | (16) Increased efficiency of the Programme implementation should be achieved via a proportionate reduction of the workforce operating on decommissioning activities at the Ignalina nuclear power plant, without prejudice to high safety objectives. In view of the dismantling activities to be performed during 2028-2034 and considering the choice of the Ignalina nuclear power plant to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities should be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. |
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Amendment 53
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16 a) The Programme should ensure the highest standards of protection for workers involved in decommissioning activities, including health and safety measures, skills development, and fair working conditions, in line with Union laws and standards. |
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Amendment 54
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) An effective monitoring and control of the evolution of the decommissioning process should be ensured by Lithuania and the Commission in order to ensure the highest Union added value of the funding allocated under this Regulation, although the ultimate responsibility for the decommissioning remains with Lithuania. The monitoring and control include effective measurement of progress, and the enacting of corrective measures where necessary. To that end, as part of work programmes adopted in accordance with Article 9 of Council Regulation (EU) 2021/10114 , a committee with monitoring and information functions has been established and co-chaired by a representative of the Commission and of Lithuania. | (17) An effective monitoring and control of the evolution of the decommissioning process should be ensured by Lithuania and the Commission in order to ensure the highest Union added value of the funding allocated under this Regulation, with full transparency and accountability regarding the use of Union resources, although the ultimate responsibility for the decommissioning remains with Lithuania. The monitoring and control include effective measurement of progress, and the enacting of corrective measures where necessary. To that end, as part of work programmes adopted in accordance with Article 9 of Council Regulation (EU) 2021/10114 , a committee with monitoring and information functions has been established and co-chaired by a representative of the Commission and of Lithuania. |
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| 14 Council Regulation (EU) 2021/101 of 25 January 2021 establishing the nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1369/2013 (OJ L 34, 1.2.2021, p. 6, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/101/oj). | 14 Council Regulation (EU) 2021/101 of 25 January 2021 establishing the nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1369/2013 (OJ L 34, 1.2.2021, p. 6, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/101/oj). |
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Amendment 55
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) It should be possible to review the amount of the appropriations allocated to the Programme as well as the programming period based on the results of an implementation report. | (18) It should be possible to review the level of the appropriations allocated to the Programme, as well as its duration, on the basis of a comprehensive implementation report, taking into account evolving risks, including those related to the protection of critical infrastructure, in order to safeguard the Union’s security interests and ensure the resilience of the decommissioning process. |
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Amendment 56
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) It should be possible to review the amount of the appropriations allocated to the Programme as well as the programming period based on the results of an implementation report. | (18) It should be possible to review the amount of the appropriations allocated to the Programme as well as the programming period based on the results of an implementation report. However, any such review should take due regard of maintaining nuclear safety at all times. |
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Amendment 57
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) Activities under the Programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort by the Union and Lithuania. A maximum Union co-financing threshold has been established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economy, from the inception of the Programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co-financing rate should be no higher than 86% of eligible costs. The remaining co-financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, such as international financial institutions and other donors. | (20) Activities under the Programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort by the Union and Lithuania. A maximum Union co-financing threshold has been established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economy, from the inception of the Programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co-financing rate should be no higher than 86% of eligible costs. The remaining co-financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, such as international financial institutions and other donors. The challenges faced by the city as a result of the closure of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, notwithstanding that such a closure is undertaken for safety reasons, are hereby acknowledged; however, funding under this Programme should not be used to address those challenges which might, when necessary, be supported by resources from other funds. |
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Amendment 58
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) Activities under the Programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort by the Union and Lithuania. A maximum Union co-financing threshold has been established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economy, from the inception of the Programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co-financing rate should be no higher than 86% of eligible costs. The remaining co-financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, such as international financial institutions and other donors. | (20) Activities under the Programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort by the Union and Lithuania, ensuring transparency and public trust in the use of funds. A maximum Union co-financing threshold has been established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economy, from the inception of the Programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co-financing rate should be no higher than 86% of eligible costs. The remaining co-financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, such as international financial institutions and other donors. |
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Amendment 59
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) The methods of implementation and the forms of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | (24) The methods of implementation and the forms of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, high level of safety, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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Amendment 60
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) The methods of implementation and the forms of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | (24) The methods of implementation and the forms of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to most efficiently achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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Amendment 61
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) ‘decommissioning plan’ means a document containing detailed information on the proposed decommissioning and covering the selected decommissioning strategy; the schedule, type and sequence of decommissioning activities; the waste management strategy applied, including clearance; the proposed end state; the storage and disposal of the waste from decommissioning; the timeframe for decommissioning; the cost estimates for the completion of decommissioning; and the objectives, expected results, milestones, target dates, as well as the corresponding key decommissioning indicators, including earned value based indicators. The plan is prepared by the nuclear facility license holder and is reflected in the multiannual work programmes of the Programme. | (2) ‘decommissioning plan’ means a document containing detailed information on the proposed decommissioning and covering the selected decommissioning strategy; the schedule, type and sequence of decommissioning activities; the waste management strategy applied, including clearance; the proposed end state; the storage, disposal and – if possible and applicable – reuse of the waste from decommissioning; the timeframe for decommissioning; the cost estimates for the completion of decommissioning; and the objectives, expected results, milestones, target dates, as well as the corresponding key decommissioning indicators, including earned value based indicators. The plan is prepared by the nuclear facility license holder and is reflected in the multiannual work programmes of the Programme. |
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Amendment 62
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to assist Lithuania in implementing the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant, with specific emphasis on managing the radiological safety challenges and optimising the efficiency of the programme implementation via a proportionate reduction of workforce; | (a) to assist Lithuania in implementing the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant, with specific emphasis on managing the radiological safety challenges and optimising the efficiency of the programme implementation through improved organisation, innovation and the upskilling and reskilling of the workforce; |
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Amendment 63
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to assist Lithuania in implementing the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant, with specific emphasis on managing the radiological safety challenges and optimising the efficiency of the programme implementation via a proportionate reduction of workforce; | (a) to assist Lithuania in implementing the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant, with specific emphasis on managing the radiological safety challenges and optimising the efficiency of the programme implementation via a proportionate and gradual reduction of workforce; |
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Amendment 64
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to create knowledge on the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, delivering explicit knowledge products on decommissioning and waste management governance issues, managerial best practices, and technological challenges. | (b) to create knowledge on the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, delivering explicit knowledge products on decommissioning and waste management governance issues, managerial best practices, health and safety protocols for workers and the general public and technological challenges, with a particular focus on preventing environmental contamination and adverse health effects from radioactive materials. |
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Amendment 65
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to create knowledge on the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, delivering explicit knowledge products on decommissioning and waste management governance issues, managerial best practices, and technological challenges. | (b) to create knowledge – not least with a view to the further development of safe and efficient nuclear technology in the Union – on the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, delivering explicit knowledge products on decommissioning and waste management governance issues, managerial best practices, and technological challenges. |
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Amendment 66
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The knowledge referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall be disseminated at Union level, and beyond, in all relevant areas, developing potential Union synergies, under programme Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (INSC-D), as set out in Article [X] of Regulation (Euratom) [XXX]. | The knowledge referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall be disseminated at Union level and, where appropriate, beyond, in all relevant areas, developing potential Union synergies, under programme Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (INSC-D), as set out in Article [X] of Regulation (Euratom) [XXX]. |
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Amendment 67
Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Joint Research Centre shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge, referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), to Member States and, when relevant, third countries. Those activities shall be financed under the INSC-D programme and funded by the Union at 100% of eligible costs. | 2. The Joint Research Centre shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge without disclosing any sensitive information of undertakings, referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), to Member States and, when relevant, third countries. Those activities shall be financed under the INSC-D programme. In cases where a third country is granted access to the knowledge or training provided under this programme, such access shall be subject to an appropriate financial contribution, to be agreed between the Union and the third country. |
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Amendment 68
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Joint Research Centre shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge, referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), to Member States and, when relevant, third countries. Those activities shall be financed under the INSC-D programme and funded by the Union at 100% of eligible costs. | 2. The Joint Research Centre shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge, referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (b), to Member States and, when relevant, third countries. Those activities shall be financed under the INSC-D programme and funded by the Union at 100% of eligible costs. Any dissemination beyond the Union shall be duly controlled and subject to appropriate confidentiality requirements, ensuring the protection of the Union’s security interests, intellectual property, and technological leadership. |
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Amendment 69
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste. | 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste. Taking into consideration increasingly volatile geopolitical and security environment, nuclear decommissioning sites shall be adequately protected against evolving threats, including hybrid threats and attacks on critical infrastructure. The Programme shall support measures aimed at strengthening preparedness, risk awareness, and prevention capacities, in order to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of such threats. |
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Amendment 70
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste. | 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, ensuring the highest standards of radiation protection for workers, the general public and the environment and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste, while preventing long-term environmental harm and adverse health effects. |
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Amendment 71
Mariateresa Vivaldini
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste. | 3. The specific objective of the Programme shall be to carry out the engineering, dismantling and decontamination of the Ignalina equipment and reactor shafts in accordance with the decommissioning plan, including the management of radioactive waste resulting from the decommissioning activities, and to continue with the safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste and of the spent nuclear fuel. |
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Amendment 72
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The detailed description of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article is set out in the Annex. The Commission may amend, by means of implementing acts, the Annex. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(2). | 4. The detailed description of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article is set out in the Annex. The Commission may amend, by means of implementing acts, the Annex. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(2). The implementation of the Programme and its specific objectives shall be guided by clear targets and milestones and a focus on cost-efficient and transparent spending of the budget. |
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Amendment 73
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The detailed description of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article is set out in the Annex. The Commission may amend, by means of implementing acts, the Annex. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(2). | 4. The detailed description of the specific objective referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article is set out in the Annex. The Commission may amend, by means of delegated acts, the Annex. |
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Amendment 74
Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Only activities implementing the objectives set out in Article 3 shall be eligible for Union funding. | 1. Only activities implementing the objectives set out in Article 3 shall be eligible for Union funding. Compliance with these rules shall be duly monitored, and in the event of any irregularities, appropriate corrective measures shall be taken. |
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Amendment 75
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point I – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (I) Dismantling of reactor shafts: | (I) Dismantling of reactor shafts, while ensuring the highest standards of radiation protection for workers, the general public and the environment: |
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Amendment 76
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point I – point 3 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) graphite cores (called zone R3): | (3) reactor cores (called zone R3): |
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Amendment 77
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point I – point 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4) demolition of relevant buildings. | deleted |
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Amendment 78
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point I a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (I a) Implementation of the building demolition programme. Progress made in respect of this objective is to be measured by the quantity of demolished buildings as well as through earned value. |
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Amendment 79
Eero Heinäluoma, Tsvetelina Penkova
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point II
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (II) The Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) reorganisation and proportionate reduction of workforce (employees) involved in the decommissioning programme. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and considering the choice of the INPP to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities shall be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. Progress has to be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. | (II) The Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) reorganisation and proportionate reduction of workforce (employees) involved in the decommissioning programme. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and considering the choice of the INPP to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities shall be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. Progress has to be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. The reduction of the workforce shall be coupled with adequate policies for retraining and re-skilling, as well as regional development including job creation, sustainable growth and innovation. |
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Amendment 80
Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Tomáš Kubín
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point II
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| (II) The Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) reorganisation and proportionate reduction of workforce (employees) involved in the decommissioning programme. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and considering the choice of the INPP to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities shall be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. Progress has to be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. | (II) The Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) reorganisation and proportionate reduction of workforce (employees) involved in the decommissioning programme. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and considering the choice of the INPP to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities shall be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024 provided that safety considerations are not overlooked. Progress has to be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. |
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Amendment 81
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point II
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (II) The Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) reorganisation and proportionate reduction of workforce (employees) involved in the decommissioning programme. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and considering the choice of the INPP to outsource the full dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, the reduction of the workforce involved in the decommissioning activities shall be at least one third compared to the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) at the end of 2024. Progress has to be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. | (II) The reorganisation of the Ignalina nuclear power plant (INPP) shall enhance the efficiency of the decommissioning programme through improved organisation and the optimal use of human resources, while maintaining the workforce involved. In view of the scheduled dismantling activities and the outsourcing of the dismantling of reactor shaft central zones, targeted upskilling, reskilling and training measures shall be implemented to support the adaptation and redeployment of personnel. Progress shall be measured with respect to specific Key Performance Indicators approved in the implementing work programmes. |
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Amendment 82
Mariateresa Vivaldini
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point III
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (III) Safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste up to interim storage or to disposal (depending on the waste category), including the completion of the waste management infrastructure, and near surface repository. It has to be accomplished in accordance with the decommissioning plan, in its final revision. Progress has to be measured by the quantity and type of waste safely stored or disposed of, as well as through earned value. | (III) Safe management of the decommissioning and legacy waste up to interim storage or to disposal (depending on the waste category), including the completion of the waste management infrastructure, and near surface repository. It has to be accomplished in accordance with the decommissioning plan, in its final revision. Progress has to be measured by the quantity and type of waste safely stored or disposed of, as well as through earned value. Furthermore, a dedicated study shall be conducted on spent nuclear fuel to assess, from a risk reduction perspective, the feasibility of reprocessing and the potential reuse of nuclear materials. |
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Amendment 83
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Andrea Wechsler, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point IV a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (IV a) The adequate protection of nuclear decommissioning sites against evolving threats, including hybrid threats and attacks on critical infrastructure, as well as strengthening of preparedness, risk awareness, and prevention capacities. |
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Amendment 84
Paulius Saudargas, Inese Vaidere, Jan Farský, Matej Tonin, Christian Ehler
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The specific objective set out in Article 3(3) shall not cover the disposal of spent fuel and radioactive waste in a deep geological repository and the funding for the realisation of a deep geological repository. | deleted |
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