Spain
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Nuclear legislation

Nuclear Legislation in OECD and NEA Countries: Spain         FRENCH
Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Nuclear Activities
This country profile provides a detailed review of a full range of nuclear law topics, including: the general regulatory regime, including mining; radioactive substances and equipment; nuclear installations; trade in nuclear materials; radiation protection; radioactive waste management; non-proliferation and physical protection; transport; and nuclear third party liability. This profile was last updated in 2010.

Primary nuclear legislation

Secondary nuclear legislation

  • Sixth additional provision of Law 54/1997, of 27 November, on the Electricity Sector [Spanish]
  • Law 12/2011, of 27 May, on third party liability for nuclear damage or damage caused by radioactive materials [Spanish and English courtesy translation]
  • Law 21/2013, of 9 December, on Environmental Assessment [Spanish]

Royal Decrees

  • Royal Decree 1836/1999, of 3 December, approving the Regulation on Nuclear and Radioactive Facilities [Spanish]
  • Royal Decree 1029/2022, of 20 December, approving the Regulation on Sanitary Protection against Risk arising from Exposure to Ionising Radiations [Spanish]
  • Royal Decree 1308/2011, of 26 September, on physical protection of installations, radioactive materials and radioactive sources [Spanish]
  • Royal Decree 102/2014, of 21 February, on the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste [Spanish]
  • Royal Decree 1400/2018, of 23 November, approving the Regulation on Nuclear safety in nuclear facilities [Spanish]

Related links

OECD and NEA Member Country Participation: Spain
Includes country-specific information on the status of adherence to the multilateral agreements of highest import to international nuclear law.

IAEA Country Fact Sheet: Spain
Includes country-specific information on the status of adherence to treaties under IAEA auspices.

IEA Country Profile: Spain
Includes country-specific energy data and statistics, reports, analyses, policies, and news and events.

Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in NEA Member Countries:

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