The municipalities were not consulted by the Belgian authorities in the renewal of the nuclear power plant in Doel, while there is a transboundary impact and risk. The municipality of Bergen op Zoom has Schoups Lawyers in Antwerp hired to file the complaint.
On June 28, 2015 was an amending law in Belgium adopted whereby the operating period of the nuclear reactors, Doel 1 and Doel 2 with ten-year extension. Different agencies like Federal Better Environment Flanders and Greenpeace Belgium have already appealed against the amendment.
The municipality of Bergen op Zoom has Schoups Association commissioned a study on the possibilities to link up with these bodies as a fist to counter the longer opening Objective 1 and Objective 2. the study shows that it is very difficult for example to hook up in the procedure of Greenpeace Belgium.
“the probability that the Council of State accepts the application to intervene is considered limited in the proceedings before the suspension request. in addition, the suspension procedure has been considerably advanced. “
European Commission
in addition, it appears from the investigation that the municipality may initiate proceedings before a civil court. “The chances of success are also assessed as low by the law firm as difficult to prove that there has been an unreasonable decision and effectively is a risk.”
The costs of the procedure are from 30,000 euros excluding office costs. Those cases shall set against each other ensure that the municipality will not take this step. The last option is to file a complaint with the European Commission.
“Because the church has not been consulted by the Belgian authorities, while there is a transboundary impact and risk.” The total cost is estimated at 15,000 euros excluding office costs. The complaint filed in late September. First place will still talks with some MEPs.
Security
After the summer break an administrative meeting is organized by the municipality of Bergen op Zoom. At this meeting, representatives of local authorities, MPs and provincial talking with each other about the security around nuclear power plants.
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