Regulatory Alerts2017-06-23
Austrian Federal Act on Civil Liability for Damage Caused by Radioactivity (Atomic Liability Act 1999)
The Austrian Federal Government enacted the Atomic Liability Act 1999 to establish strict civil liability for damages caused by ionising radiation from nuclear facilities, nuclear material, and radionuclides. The legislation mandates that operating companies, transporters, and keepers maintain specific liability insurance coverage and defines the scope of compensation for personal injury, property damage, and environmental restoration. It further outlines procedural rules regarding presumed causation, information rights, limitation periods, and the direct claims of injured parties against insurers.
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