The Law of Nuclear Energy, 3rd Edition

Author: Helen Cook
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414091207

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414055889
Published In: August 2022
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Whatever area in which you work – development, finance or research – this essential text can help you understand the ins and outs of The Law of Nuclear Energy.

Part 1: Offers a comprehensive overview of nuclear law and nuclear power projects, providing a foundation upon which countries can establish or develop legislative frameworks and regulate nuclear power projects.
Part 2: Covers the development of nuclear power projects, providing, amongst other things, guidance on producing a tender document evaluating tenders, a review of the key provisions of a nuclear construction contract and an introduction to nuclear finance. It also has chapters covering the front and back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Part 3: Discusses small modular nuclear reactors (“SMRs”) and future issues in international nuclear energy law.

The text:

Overviews the legal aspects of establishing a nuclear power programme
Discusses how to properly implement the obligations contained in the international conventions at a national level
Describes the primary components of national nuclear law and regulation, including licensing and permitting
Examines key areas of nuclear law, such as nuclear liability, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear safety and nuclear security
Considers how to develop nuclear power plant tenders and evaluate proposals
Describes different types of construction contracts and primary clauses, including dispute management and avoidance
Introduces nuclear finance and overviews nuclear power project risks and risk allocation
Describes the nuclear fuel cycle and discusses both the front and back ends of the cycle
Focuses on small modular nuclear reactors and their potential benefits and legal challenges

The 2nd edition has been updated throughout and features new chapters on:

Nuclear energy for policy makers, including in the context of climate change and sustainable development
Nuclear liability
Nuclear waste management, disposal and reprocessing