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Uranium Mining and Remediation Exchange Group, UMREG2012 Vienna 7 – 8 November 2012, DEVCO Nuclear Safety

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EU - Instrument for Nuclear Safety

Cooperation (INSC) in Central Asia

Overview and perspectives


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BACKGROUND – TACIS COOPERATION

European Commission first addressed the problem of legacy uranium mining sites in 1995 through a Technical Assistance to the Commonwealth Independent States (TACIS) project that covered uranium mines and mills in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, the Russian Federation and Ukraine. The project gave a first assessment of remediation options and their ranking.

Other TACIS funded studies followed which focused on specific sites and areas.An example is the 2003 TACIS project "Remediation of Uranium Mining and Milling Tailing in Mailuu-Suu District of Kyrgyzstan" that gave comprehensive analysis of measures for risk mitigation and proposed sustainable remediation options.


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Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC)

Budget for implementation 2007 - 2013: Euro 524 Million

Purpose and priority areas•the remediation of former nuclear sites and the protection against ionising radiation given off by radioactive materials•improving nuclear safety, particularly in terms of regulatory framework or management of nuclear plant safety (design, operation, maintenance, decommissioning), •the safe transport, treatment and disposal of radioactive waste, •promotion of international cooperation in the field of nuclear safety, •emergency preparedness (accident prevention as well as reaction in the event of an accident).

Promotion of a higher level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards in third countries. Replaces the TACIS Nuclear Safety Programme.


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Technical Baseline Document

•IAEA in cooperation with the European Commission and Central Asian countries developed comprehensive Technical Baseline Document, Oct 2009

•Provides a prioritized list of activities on a regional and site specific level for use for all interested parties

•Document endorsed by IAEA member states


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REGIONALINSC 2010 REG4.01/10 (Mongolia, Kyrgyz Republic,

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan)2,500,000 EUR

UZBEKISTANINSC 2010 UZ4.01/10

EIA and FS for legacy sites of Charkesar and Yangiabad

1,500,000 EUR

TAJIKISTANINSC 2011 TJ4.01-02/11

EIA and FS for legacy sites of Taboshar and Degmay

2,400,000 EUR

KYRGYZSTANINSC 2011 KG4.01/11EIA and FS for legacy site

of Min-Kush 600,000 EUR

KYRGYZSTANINSC 2012 KG4.01/12EIA and FS for legacy site

of Shefaktar1,500,000 EUR

IAEAINSC 2010 MC3.01/10

(Central Asia) 500,000 EUR

Funds allocated 2010 – 20129,000,000 EUR


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INSC funded support to site remediation projectsMC3.01/10: Contribution to IAEA Technical Cooperation and Nuclear

Installation Safety projects in non EU countries

Budget: Euro 4,000,000

Promote cooperation and common understanding of issues among affected countries, and coordination among international stakeholders

Provide expert services and advice to partner countries (support the development of comprehensive environmental impact assessments and feasibility studies)

Provide technical oversight and support in the field as needed Reinforce regulatory framework (develop guidelines/standards and setup

efficient regulatory processes, complementing project REG4.01/10)

STATUS: Project on-going

Component 1 (minimum Euro 500,000):

Provide expert advice to Central Asian countries affected by the legacy of uranium sites and reinforce regional and international cooperation in this matter


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INSC site remediation projects (1)

REG4.01/10: Establishment of a legislative and regulatory framework for the remediation of uranium mining legacy sites in Central Asia


Partners: Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Recommendations for a common legal and regulatory framework Design of a watershed monitoring system Analytical capacity building Establishment of laboratories Training in radiation protection, environmental monitoring and remediation

techniques Web-based regional database

STATUS: Financing agreements signed and draft ToR being prepared


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UZ4.01/10: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Feasibility Study (FS) for the management and remediation of the Charkesar and Yangiabad sites


Partner: Uzbekistan

Integrated environmental impact assessment for the maintenance and remediation activities of the sites

Feasibility study producing detailed technical specifications for the future remediation works

Determination of positive and negative immediate and long-term impacts Assessment of further needs Recommendations concerning the necessary institutional arrangements

STATUS: Final ToR adopted and international tender process started


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TJ4.01/11: Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Feasibility Study (FS) for the management and remediation of the uranium tailings facility of Degmay


Partner: Tajikistan

Integrated environmental impact assessment for the maintenance and remediation activities of the site



STATUS: EU funding approved and Financing Agreement to be signed


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TJ4.02/11: Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Feasibility Study (FS) for the management and remediation of the uranium legacy site of Taboshar


Partner: Tajikistan






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KG4.01/11: Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Feasibility Study (FS) for the management and remediation of the Min-Kush uranium legacy site

Budget: Euro 600,000

Partner: Kyrgyz Republic






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INSC site remediation projects (6)KG4.01/12: Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and

Feasibility Study (FS) for the management and remediation of the Shefaktar uranium legacy site


Partner: Kyrgyz Republic

Integrated environmental impact assessment for the maintenance and remediation activities of the sites





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INSC 2013: Emphasis on concrete remediation works projects for well-defined uranium remediation sites in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Budget: Indicative budget proposed Euro 15 million

Remediation works based on established EIA and FS studies incl. developed detailed technical specifications for the works contract

Major remediation works performed in well-defined phases / stages Acute remediation actions Regional approach and emphasis

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EC expert mission 12 - 22 November. Project proposals to be identified and formulated for EC INSC Annual Action Program 2013


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On-going discussion on INSC priorities and financial envelope

Remediation in Central Asia of uranium legacy sites is a focus area

Foresees significant increase in budget allocation for Central Asia uranium remediation actions

FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) 2014 - 2020


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