Compensating for severe nuclear accidents: An expert elucidation

William J. Nuttall; Stephen F. Ashley; Raphael J. Heffron

doi:10.1016/j.psep.2016.12.008

Compensating for severe nuclear accidents: An expert elucidation

William J. Nuttall (Lead / Corresponding author), Stephen F. Ashley, Raphael J. Heffron

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Abstract

We present the results of a structured discussion held in London in July 2014 involving a panel of experts drawn from three communities: specialists on aspects of risk and insurance; lawyers concerned with issues of nuclear law; and safety and environmental regulators. The discussions were held on the basis of participant anonymity. The process emphasised three considerations: conceptions of loss arising from a severe nuclear accident; the specifics of the Fukushima-Daiichi accident and what it means for policy and strategy going forward; and the future of liability regimes. We observe some stoicism from those closest to implementation of policies and procedures associated with nuclear risks, but a lower level of certainty and confidence among those concerned with nuclear energy regulation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	131-142
Number of pages	12
Journal	Process Safety and Environmental Protection
Volume	112
Issue number	Part A
Early online date	20 Nov 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2016.12.008
Publication status	Published - Nov 2017

Keywords

Expert elicitation
Fukushima-Daiichi
Nuclear energy safety
Nuclear insurance
Nuclear regulation
Nuclear risk

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
General Chemical Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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