Commentaries: Art. 20

An operating licence is granted if the following conditions are met:
1. the applicant is the owner of the nuclear installation in question;
2. all provisions pertaining to the general licence and construction licence have been met;
3. protection of humans and the environment is ensured;
4. the installation and planned type of operation meet the relevant nuclear safety and security requirements;
5. the requirements on personnel and organisation can be met;
6. appropriate measures have been prepared to secure quality assurance for all activities to be carried out within the installation;
7. appropriate measures for dealing with emergencies have been prepared;
8. the prescribed insurance cover exists in accordance with the Nuclear Energy Liability Act of 18 March 1983¹.
The operating licence may be granted at the same time as the construction licence if the requirements for safe operation can be assessed conclusively at the time of application.
The owner of a nuclear reactor may store nuclear materials in its installation before an operating licence has been granted, as long as it obtains a licence for this purpose from the Department. Articles 20 to 24 apply analogously to this licence.

Art. 20