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1 Title written in CAPITAL letters, broken into 2 lines, if it fits with the length of the words Optional: Cover this area with photo. Proportions are approx 2*1 (24,46 * 11,65 cm) Fixed text margin Minimum clear margin for text UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK Context and Background for Uranium Production in Greenland and the Existing Regulatory Framework. Jørgen Gammelgaard, MFA

2 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Background Government Commission (1) Debate on possible lifting of moratorium on exploration, extraction, mining, export etc of uranium. Government Commission mandate (February 2013): Overall - Map the consequences of a possible lifting of the moratorium. Focus on mapping the international obligations (both legally and more politically binding) guiding all phases in the uranium fuel cycle; Determine to what extent these obligations are in force (ratified) in Denmark and in Greenland, Mapping the existing regulatory and institutional framework in Denmark including Greenland, identify gaps. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 2

3 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Background Government Commission (2) Assessment of new tasks linked to the special character of uranium as compared to other metalliferous resources and making assessment of the additional costs. Joint report published 7 October 2013 Greenland lifts its moratorium on 24 October 2013 UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 3

4 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Uranium report of October 2013: Key elements Joint Greenlandic-Danish basis for future work. Point of departure – unique characteristics of uranium: Radioactive with possible implications for environment, health, safety and security. Dual use product – civilian as well as military uses. Possible implications for foreign, security or defence policy. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 4

5 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Uranium report of October 2013: Contents Chapter 3 Uranium and mining Chapter 4: Foreign, defense and security implications of extraction and export of uranium Chapter 5: Regulation concerning foreign policy Chapter 6: International guidelines on extraction and export of uranium Chapter 7: Experience of other countries Chapter 8: Legislation and regulation Chapter 9: Tasks of public institutions and authorities Chapter 10: Conclusions and recommendations UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 5

6 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Mineral deposits containing uranium UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 6

7 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Regulation and legislation (chapter 8) Framework Applicable legislation/regulation is a function of existing Danish and Greenlandic regulatory framework - depending on competences. Complication: EU legislation/regulation legal basis in Danmark. Greenland not at member of EU. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 7

8 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Regulation and legislation (chapter 8) Outlines in detail existing legislation in Denmark and Greenland on export control, safeguards, radiation safety, nuclear security, crisis preparedness, transport and environment. Recommendations for additional legislation, regulation and administrative systems. Gaps in particular regarding export control, safeguards and radiation safety. Main legislation in Greenland the law on natural resources – a framework legislation. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 8

9 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Regulation and legislation (chapter 8) Overview Export control: Not specifically regulated. Existing DK/EU system not applicable. Safeguards: Danish regulation of 1972 in force but additional protocol not covered. Radiation protection/safety (all types of exposure): Extensive EU/DK regulation only partly applicable; no specific legislation/regulation or admin. system in Greenland regarding radiation safety. Transport: Existing DK legislation applicable. Environment: Within 3-nautic mile zone regulated by Greenlandic Law on Natural Resources. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 9

10 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Conclusions and recommendations Extraction and export of uranium should meet highest international standards, A Danish-Greenland political cooperation agreement should be agreed with regard to extraction and export of uranium. Gaps exist with regard to international obligations and the national regulatory framework: Export control and the IAEA safeguards system under the Comprehensive Safeguards system and the Additional protocol but also with regard to radiation safety standards. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 10

11 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Conclusions and recommendations (2) Further explore the exact structure and division of labour with regard to regulatory framework and administrative systems for export control and safeguards. That additional cooperation is needed with regard to regulation and administrative issues regarding radiation safety. That a further scrutiny of the budgetary consequences is needed. Additional competence building needed. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 11

12 Minimum clear margin for text Fixed margin Keep heading in CAPITALS Conclusions and recommendations Next steps and timelines Cooperation agreemeent to be agreed in second half of 2014. Supplementary report to be drafted in second half of 2014. All necessary supplementary legislation/regulation to be in place within 2 years, including establishment and capacity to maintain a national State System of Accounting for and control of nuclear material. UDENRIGSMINISTERIET, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK 12

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