The procedures governing construction licences for nuclear installations and licences for geological investigations are governed by the APA1unless this Act provides otherwise.2
1bis. If compulsory purchases are required, the provisions of the Federal Act of 20 June 19303on Compulsory Purchase (CPA) also apply.4
The granting of a licence encompasses all requirements in accordance with federal legislation.
Cantonal licences and plans are not required. Cantonal legislation must be taken into account, insofar as this does not unduly compromise the project.
The Department shall consult the canton in which the installation is located before it grants a licence. If the canton should reject the application, but the Department nonetheless issues the licence, the canton shall be entitled to file an appeal.
A nuclear installation also encompasses all exploitation and installation sites associated with its construction and operation. Geological investigations and deep geological repositories also include sites for the use or storage of excavated, extracted and demolition material that are directly related to the project in spatial and functional respects.