Operation licenceThe Government issues the licence for the operation of the nuclear power plant. The application and hearing procedures of the licence are presented in detail in the Nuclear Energy Act and Decree. STUK makes a statement on the application for the operation licence. A safety assessment is attached to the operation licence. As regards the issues to be verified by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, STUK takes a stand on the fulfilment of the requirements set by the legislation. The requirements for granting the operation licence are prescribed in the section 20 of the Nuclear Energy Act. In Finland the operation licence of a nuclear power plant is granted only for a fixed term. Usually the period of validity of the licence is ten years. In considering the duration of the licence, special attention is paid on safety precautions and the estimated duration of operations. STUK can interrupt the operation of a nuclear power plant if it is necessary for ensuring safety. STUK supports the lengthening of the permit of the Loviisa nuclear power plantSTUK supports, on certain conditions, Fortum Power and Heat Oy's application for lengthening the permit of the Loviisa nuclear power plant. Lengthening has been applied for the validity of the permit term of the Loviisa Unit 1 until the end of 2027, and Unit 2 until the end of 2030. Press Release on 6th of July, 2007 Safety assessment of the Loviisa nuclear power plant STUK's statement and other appendices in Finnish: STUK´s statement (pdf) The Government granted operating licences referred to in the Nuclear Energy Act for the Loviisa 1 and Loviisa 2 nuclear power plant units of Fortum Power and Heat Oy (Fortum) on 26th July 2007. Press Release on 26th of July, 2007 The periodic safety review regarding Olkiluoto 1 and 2 nuclear power plant unitsThe Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) has reviewed the periodic safety review prepared by Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) on the nuclear power plant units operating in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. Based on the review and its own continuous oversight, STUK finds that the safety level of Olkiluoto 1 and 2 is good but it could be further improved with certain practical measures. The press release of STUK on 30 October 2009 STUK decision on the periodic safety review prepared by Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) on the nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 operating in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. Page updated 02/02/2010
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