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Italian Senate passes bill authorizing sustainable nuclear energy development framework
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On September 23, the Italian Senate passed a 'sustainable nuclear energy' authorization bill, which had already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies in June. The bill authorizes the Italian government to establish a comprehensive legal framework for nuclear energy, including a national sustainable nuclear energy development plan, regulations for the construction and operation of new nuclear facilities, decommissioning of existing plants, and management of radioactive waste and spent fuel. It also mandates improvements in approval, safety oversight, and environmental protection systems. The Italian government stated that developing next-generation nuclear technology aims to diversify the energy mix, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and enhance energy security. Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said that under current plans, Italy could begin nuclear power generation as early as 2033-2034.
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On September 23, the Italian Senate passed the "Sustainable Nuclear Energy" authorization bill, which had previously been approved by the Chamber of Deputies in June of this year.
The bill authorizes the Italian government to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the nuclear energy sector, including:
- Formulating a national sustainable nuclear energy development plan
- Regulating the construction and operation of new nuclear facilities
- Managing the decommissioning of existing facilities
- Overseeing the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel
- Improving relevant approval, safety supervision, and environmental protection systems
The Italian government stated that the development of next-generation nuclear energy technologies aims to diversify the energy mix, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and enhance energy security.
According to Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, under current plans, Italy could potentially begin generating nuclear power as early as 2033 to 2034.
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