Nuclear Law Association’s 2nd Annual Conference

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Nuclear Law Association (NLA), India is organising its flagship event, the annual conference. Full details are here.

Nuclear energy development is witnessing a debate between pro and anti nuclear groups. Along with this, there are host of implementation issues in almost all the new projects that are being initiated.

Energy requirements remain a key factor; however, both the public & the business community feel that the optimism of policy makers must be practically grounded and legally and socially well conceived.

The Second Annual Conference planned as a confluence of lawyers, scientific community, researchers, policy makers’ and the business community aims to critically examine the legal and policy developments in the nuclear energy sector.

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Call for Papers

Papers must focus on law and policy relating to the nuclear energy sector and its implications for India. A critical and comparative analysis of process, policy and law is encouraged. The papers must be submitted under identified themes and sub-themes.

All accepted papers will be peer reviewed

The following should be submitted in a single document.

1. Abstract of not more than 150 words. 
2. Complete author profile
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Themes
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International dimension on nuclear energy projects 

  • International collaborative projects
  • Technology transfer and IPR
  • International legal obligation and comparative case studies
  • Export-important control & dual- use technology
  • Inter-governmental agreements versus domestic law – Russia seeking liability wavier

Law and policy relating to private sector participation 

  • Private sector participation in nuclear projects and associated activities – process and hurdles
  • Changes in atomic energy law
  • Comparative case studies

Nuclear Liability and Insurance: Impact on commercial viability of nuclear energy projects 

  • Extent of operator’s and suppliers liability under civil nuclear liability law
  • Nuclear insurance arrangement and pooling
  • International nuclear liability law

Regulatory and Stakeholder engagement in nuclear energy projects 

  • Regulatory and licensing requirements
  • Tools for public acceptance – Lessons from France, Japan, South Korea, US and other countries
  • Public Debate & Hearing – Does nuclear require a different approach to public hearing?
  • Case studies of public hearing of nuclear projects
  • Acceptability of nuclear energy: Socio-economic factors
  • Transparency in decision making and information sharing
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Important Dates

Submission of Abstract: 30 September 2012

Abstract Confirmation: 15 October 2012

Submission of paper: 30 December 2012

Peer review response: 15 January 2013

Submission of final paper: 30 January 2013

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Registration

Individual: Rs 2500/-
Group discount: Rs 6000 (3 participation)
Students : Rs 500/-
Registration deadline: 1 February 2013
Maximum Participants: 60

Registration amount waived for accepted papers and paper presenting participants.
NLA and INLA members are offered 25% discount

Full details are here.

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