The European Union plans to transfer control over the European Atomic Energy Community's (Euratom) radioactive materials stored on UK territory to London after Brexit, media reported Thursday, citing draft documents issued by EU chief negotiator for Brexit Michel Barnier.
London will become responsible for almost 130 tonnes of plutonium, among other nuclear materials, as part of the deal with Brussels on assuming ownership of the Sellafield site, which is Euratom's plutonium stockpile in Cumbria, the Financial Times newspaper said.
The United Kingdom's decision to exit Euratom is considered controversial as obtaining ownership of the Euratom's plant means that London will have to deal with the nuclear waste collected from across the European Union for recycling and, in addition, the access to EU nuclear market and skilled workers for the United Kingdom will be restricted.
The United Kingdom officially started process of withdrawing from the Euratom on March 29, on the same day when Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty was triggered.
Barakah Unit 1 construction completion a great achievement
Barakah Unit 1, the first nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates, has completed initial construction activities. World Nuclear Association Director General Agneta Rising said;
"The completion of initial construction of the first nuclear reactor at Barakah is a great achievement. I commend the efforts of all those involved in achieving this milestone."
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