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