Guidance

Importing and exporting nuclear-related items and the role of Nuclear Cooperation Agreements

Technical guidance for nuclear entities on reporting requirements related to Nuclear Cooperation Agreements.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Office for Nuclear Regulation
• Published: 27 June 2019
• Last updated: 21 February 2024 — See all updates

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Nuclear cooperation agreements between the United Kingdom and international partners: implementation guidelines for nuclear operators

PDF, 326 KB, 33 pages

UK-Euratom nuclear cooperation agreement - notice (December 2020)

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Details

This joint DESNZ / ONR guidance covers reporting requirements for nuclear entities, to allow the UK to comply with Nuclear Cooperation Agreements and other obligations arising from international trade following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom).

The guidance covers a number of areas, including:

• DESNZ and ONR expectations on operators relating to relevant provisions of the Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
• export licensing requirements

Published 27 June 2019
Last updated 21 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 21 February 2024

   Guidance updated to include other Nuclear Cooperation Agreements agreed as a result of the UK exiting the EU, and language simplified.

2. 24 December 2020

   The UK and Euratom have agreed a Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

3. 15 October 2019

   Document updated for clarity following comments from operators.

4. 27 June 2019

   First published.