Within the framework of the cross-border Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) concerning the construction of a new nuclear power
plant at Lithuania a report was elaborated on behalf of the
Umweltbundesamt. The report presents the results of a Bilateral
Consultation held on November 19th 2008 in Vilnius.
It contains a description of the procedures and requirements foreseen.
Additional presentations and information provided by
Lithuanian authorities and persons in charge for the EIA documentation
were assessed.
The Consultation Report concludes with recommendations related to
aspects of relevance for Austria such as: lack of technical information,
missing Lithuanian nuclear safety related regulations, missing information
about accident scenarios and possible releases under severe
accident conditions.
Documents for download: http://www.umweltbundesamt.at/uvpkkwlitauen/