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Title in national language: 
Закон Российской Федерации от 21.11.1995 №170-ФЗ "Об использовании атомной энергии" (в ред. от 30.04.2021 г.)
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Draft Year: 
1995
Effective Start Year: 
2019
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Act
Economic Sector: 
Energy
Energy Types: 
Nuclear
Issued by: 
State Duma - Lower House of the Federal Assembly
Notes: 
No English translation available
Overall Summary: 
In line with efforts taken to promote integrated approaches to the development of energy sector in the Russian Federation, the Act establishes a comprehensive framework for the sustainable use of nuclear energy. The policy covers three mutually reinforcing pillars: environmental sustainability / prevention of radioactive contamination, deployment of innovative technology and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It is underscored that proposed measures will not hinder the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Environment
Energy environmental priorities: 
The policy takes a serious view of Russia’s obligations to prevent nuclear contamination and disposal of radioactive waste materials. ---Comprehensive framework is established to ensure environmental sustainability of nuclear power plants operation.