《修订1963年维也纳核损害民事责任公约的议定书》
技术法规类型:欧盟Eurlex法规 来源:tbtmap
EURLEX ID:22013A0817(01)
OJ编号:OJ L 220, 17.8.2013, p. 3-11
中文标题:《修订1963年维也纳核损害民事责任公约的议定书》
原文标题:Protocol to amend the 1963 Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage
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文件类型:外部关系 Agreement, opinion|协议、意见
生效日期:0001-01-01
废止日期:2058-12-31
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| 17.8.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 220/3 |
PROTOCOL
to amend the 1963 Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage
THE STATES PARTIES TO THIS PROTOCOL,
CONSIDERING that it is desirable to amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage of 21 May 1963, to provide for broader scope, increased amount of liability of the operator of a nuclear installation and enhanced means for securing adequate and equitable compensation,
HAVE AGREED as follows,
Article 1
The Convention which the provisions of this Protocol amend is the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage of 21 May 1963, hereinafter referred to as the ‘�963 Vienna Convention‘�
Article 2
Article I of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | Paragraph 1(j) is amended as follows:
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| 2. | Paragraph 1(k) is replaced by the following text:
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| 3. | Paragraph 1(l) is replaced by the following text:
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| 4. | After paragraph 1(l) four new paragraphs 1(m), 1(n), 1(o) and 1(p) are added as follows:
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| 5. | Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. An Installation State may, if the small extent of the risks involved so warrants, exclude any nuclear installation or small quantities of nuclear material from the application of this Convention, provided that:
The criteria for the exclusion of nuclear installations and the maximum limits for the exclusion of small quantities of nuclear material shall be reviewed periodically by the Board of Governors.‘�/p> |
Article 3
After Article I of the 1963 Vienna Convention two new Articles I A and I B are added as follows:
‘楢rticle I A
1. This Convention shall apply to nuclear damage wherever suffered.
2. However, the legislation of the Installation State may exclude from the application of this Convention damage suffered:
| (a) | in the territory of a non-Contracting State; or |
| (b) | in any maritime zones established by a non-Contracting State in accordance with the international law of the sea. |
3. An exclusion pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article may apply only in respect of a non-Contracting State which at the time of the incident:
| (a) | has a nuclear installation in its territory or in any maritime zones established by it in accordance with the international law of the sea; and |
| (b) | does not afford equivalent reciprocal benefits. |
4. Any exclusion pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article shall not affect the rights referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 2 of Article IX and any exclusion pursuant to paragraph 2(b) of this Article shall not extend to damage on board or to a ship or an aircraft.
Article I B
This Convention shall not apply to nuclear installations used for non-peaceful purposes.‘�/p>
Article 4
Article II of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | At the end of paragraph 3(a) the following text is added: ‘楾he Installation State may limit the amount of public funds made available per incident to the difference, if any, between the amounts hereby established and the amount established pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article V.‘�/p> |
| 2. | At the end of paragraph 4 the following text is added: ‘楾he Installation State may limit the amount of public funds made available as provided for in sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 3 of this Article.‘�/p> |
| 3. | Paragraph 6 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. No person shall be liable for any loss or damage which is not nuclear damage pursuant to sub-paragraph (k) of paragraph 1 of Article I but which could have been determined as such pursuant to the provisions of that sub-paragraph.‘�/p> |
Article 5
After the first sentence in Article III of the 1963 Vienna Convention the following text is added:
‘楬owever, the Installation State may exclude this obligation in relation to carriage which takes place wholly within its own territory.‘�/p>
Article 6
Article IV of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | Paragraph 3 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. No liability under this Convention shall attach to an operator if he proves that the nuclear damage is directly due to an act of armed conflict, hostilities, civil war or insurrection.‘�/p> |
| 2. | Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. The operator shall not be liable under this Convention for nuclear damage:
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| 3. | Paragraph 6 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. Compensation for damage caused to the means of transport upon which the nuclear material involved was at the time of the nuclear incident shall not have the effect of reducing the liability of the operator in respect of other damage to an amount less than either 150 million SDRs, or any higher amount established by the legislation of a Contracting Party, or an amount established pursuant to sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 1 of Article V.‘�/p> |
| 4. | Paragraph 7 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. Nothing in this Convention shall affect the liability of any individual for nuclear damage for which the operator, by virtue of paragraph 3 or 5 of this Article, is not liable under this Convention and which that individual caused by an act or omission done with intent to cause damage.‘�/p> |
Article 7
1. The text of Article V of the 1963 Vienna Convention is replaced by the following text:
1.‘�. The liability of the operator may be limited by the Installation State for any one nuclear incident, either:
| (a) | to not less than 300 million SDRs; or |
| (b) | to not less than 150 million SDRs provided that in excess of that amount and up to at least 300 million SDRs public funds shall be made available by that State to compensate nuclear damage; or |
| (c) | for a maximum of 15 years from the date of entry into force of this Protocol, to a transitional amount of not less than 100 million SDRs in respect of a nuclear incident occurring within that period. An amount lower than 100 million SDRs may be established, provided that public funds shall be made available by that State to compensate nuclear damage between that lesser amount and 100 million SDRs. |
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of this Article, the Installation State, having regard to the nature of the nuclear installation or the nuclear substances involved and to the likely consequences of an incident originating therefrom, may establish a lower amount of liability of the operator, provided that in no event shall any amount so established be less than 5 million SDRs, and provided that the Installation State ensures that public funds shall be made available up to the amount established pursuant to paragraph 1.
3. The amounts established by the Installation State of the liable operator in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and paragraph 6 of Article IV shall apply wherever the nuclear incident occurs.‘�/p>
2. After Article V, four new Articles V A, V B, V C and V D are added as follows:
‘楢rticle V A
1. Interest and costs awarded by a court in actions for compensation of nuclear damage shall be payable in addition to the amounts referred to in Article V.
2. The amounts mentioned in Article V and paragraph 6 of Article IV may be converted into national currency in round figures.
Article V B
Each Contracting Party shall ensure that persons suffering damage may enforce their rights to compensation without having to bring separate proceedings according to the origin of the funds provided for such compensation.
Article V C
1. If the courts having jurisdiction are those of a Contracting Party other than the Installation State, the public funds required under sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of Article V and under paragraph 1 of Article VII, as well as interest and costs awarded by a court, may be made available by the first-named Contracting Party. The Installation State shall reimburse to the other Contracting Party any such sums paid. These two Contracting Parties shall agree on the procedure for reimbursement.
2. If the courts having jurisdiction are those of a Contracting Party other than the Installation State, the Contracting Party whose courts have jurisdiction shall take all measures necessary to enable the Installation State to intervene in proceedings and to participate in any settlement concerning compensation.
Article V D
1. A meeting of the Contracting Parties shall be convened by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to amend the limits of liability referred to in Article V if one-third of the Contracting Parties express a desire to that effect.
2. Amendments shall be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Contracting Parties present and voting, provided that at least one-half of the Contracting Parties shall be present at the time of the voting.
3. When acting on a proposal to amend the limits, the meeting of the Contracting Parties shall take into account, inter alia, the risk of damage resulting from a nuclear incident, changes in the monetary values, and the capacity of the insurance market.
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5. For each Contracting Party accepting an amendment after it has been accepted but not entered into force or after its entry into force in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article, the amendment shall enter into force 12 months after its acceptance by that Contracting Party.
2.6. A State which becomes a Party to this Convention after the entry into force of an amendment in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Article shall, failing an expression of a different intention by that State:
| (a) | be considered as a Party to this Convention as so amended; and |
| (b) | be considered as a Party to the unamended Convention in relation to any State Party not bound by the amendment.‘�/p> |
Article 8
Article VI of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following text:
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| 2. | Paragraph 2 is deleted. |
| 3. | Paragraph 3 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. Rights of compensation under the Convention shall be subject to prescription or extinction, as provided by the law of the competent court, if an action is not brought within three years from the date on which the person suffering damage had knowledge or ought reasonably to have had knowledge of the damage and of the operator liable for the damage, provided that the periods established pursuant to sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article shall not be exceeded.‘�/p> |
Article 9
Article VII is amended as follows:
| 1. | In paragraph 1, the following two sentences are added at the end of the paragraph and the paragraph so amended becomes sub-paragraph (a) of that paragraph: ‘榃here the liability of the operator is unlimited, the Installation State may establish a limit of the financial security of the operator liable, provided that such limit is not lower than 300 million SDRs. The Installation State shall ensure the payment of claims for compensation for nuclear damage which have been established against the operator to the extent that the yield of the financial security is inadequate to satisfy such claims, but not in excess of the amount of the financial security to be provided under this paragraph.‘�/p> |
| 2. | A new sub-paragraph (b) is added to paragraph 1 as follows:
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| 3. | In paragraph 3, the words ‘or sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 of Article V‘�are inserted after the words ‘of this Article‘� |
Article 10
Article VIII of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | The text of Article VIII becomes paragraph 1 of that Article. |
| 2. | A new paragraph 2 is added as follows: ‘�. Subject to application of the rule of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 1 of Article VI, where in respect of claims brought against the operator the damage to be compensated under this Convention exceeds, or is likely to exceed, the maximum amount made available pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article V, priority in the distribution of the compensation shall be given to claims in respect of loss of life or personal injury.‘�/p> |
Article 11
In Article X of the 1963 Vienna Convention, a new sentence is added at the end of the Article as follows:
‘楾he right of recourse provided for under this Article may also be extended to benefit the Installation State insofar as it has provided public funds pursuant to this Convention.‘�/p>
Article 12
Article XI of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | A new paragraph 1bis is added as follows: ‘�bis. Where a nuclear incident occurs within the area of the exclusive economic zone of a Contracting Party or, if such a zone has not been established, in an area not exceeding the limits of an exclusive economic zone, were one to be established, jurisdiction over actions concerning nuclear damage from that nuclear incident shall, for the purposes of this Convention, lie only with the courts of that Party. The preceding sentence shall apply if that Contracting Party has notified the Depositary of such area prior to the nuclear incident. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted as permitting the exercise of jurisdiction in a manner which is contrary to the international law of the sea, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.‘�/p> |
| 2. | Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following text: ‘�. Where a nuclear incident does not occur within the territory of any Contracting Party, or within an area notified pursuant to paragraph 1bis, or where the place of the nuclear incident cannot be determined with certainty, jurisdiction over such actions shall lie with the courts of the Installation State of the operator liable.‘�/p> |
| 3. | In paragraph 3, first line, and in sub-paragraph (b), after the figure ‘�‘� insert ‘� 1bis‘� |
| 4. | A new paragraph 4 is added as follows: ‘�. The Contracting Party whose courts have jurisdiction shall ensure that only one of its courts shall have jurisdiction in relation to any one nuclear incident.‘�/p> |
Article 13
After Article XI a new Article XI A is added as follows:
‘楢rticle XI A
The Contracting Party whose courts have jurisdiction shall ensure that in relation to actions for compensation of nuclear damage:
| (a) | any State may bring an action on behalf of persons who have suffered nuclear damage, who are nationals of that State or have their domicile or residence in its territory, and who have consented thereto; and |
| (b) | any person may bring an action to enforce rights under this Convention acquired by subrogation or assignment.‘�/p> |
Article 14
The text of Article XII of the 1963 Vienna Convention is replaced by the following text:
‘楢rticle XII
1. A judgment that is no longer subject to ordinary forms of review entered by a court of a Contracting Party having jurisdiction shall be recognized, except:
| (a) | where the judgment was obtained by fraud; |
| (b) | where the party against whom the judgment was pronounced was not given a fair opportunity to present his case; or |
| (c) | where the judgment is contrary to the public policy of the Contracting Party within the territory of which recognition is sought, or is not in accord with fundamental standards of justice. |
2. A judgment which is recognised under paragraph 1 of this Article shall, upon being presented for enforcement in accordance with the formalities required by the law of the Contracting Party where enforcement is sought, be enforceable as if it were a judgment of a court of that Contracting Party. The merits of a claim on which the judgment has been given shall not be subject to further proceedings.‘�/p>
Article 15
Article XIII of the 1963 Vienna Convention is amended as follows:
| 1. | The text of Article XIII becomes paragraph 1 of that Article. |
| 2. | A new paragraph 2 is added as follows: ‘�. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of this Article, insofar as compensation for nuclear damage is in excess of 150 million SDRs, the legislation of the Installation State may derogate from the provisions of this Convention with respect to nuclear damage suffered in the territory, or in any maritime zone established in accordance with the international law of the sea, of another State which at the time of the incident, has a nuclear installation in such territory, to the extent that it does not afford reciprocal benefits of an equivalent amount.‘�/p> |
Article 16
The text of Article XVIII of the 1963 Vienna Convention is replaced by the following text:
‘楾his Convention shall not affect the rights and obligations of a Contracting Party under the general rules of public international law.‘�/p>
Article 17
After Article XX of the 1963 Vienna Convention a new Article XX A is added as follows:
‘楢rticle XX A
1. In the event of a dispute between Contracting Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention, the parties to the dispute shall consult with a view to the settlement of the dispute by negotiation or by any other peaceful means of settling disputes acceptable to them.
2. If a dispute of this character referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article cannot be settled within six months from the request for consultation pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article, it shall, at the request of any party to such dispute, be submitted to arbitration or referred to the International Court of Justice for decision. Where a dispute is submitted to arbitration, if, within six months from the date of the request, the parties to the dispute are unable to agree on the organization of the arbitration, a party may request the President of the International Court of Justice or the Secretary-General of the United Nations to appoint one or more arbitrators. In cases of conflicting requests by the parties to the dispute, the request to the Secretary-General of the United Nations shall have priority.
3. When ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Convention, a State may declare that it does not consider itself bound by either or both of the dispute settlement procedures provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article. The other Contracting Parties shall not be bound by a dispute settlement procedure provided for in paragraph 2 of this Article with respect to a Contracting Party for which such a declaration is in force.
4. A Contracting Party which has made a declaration in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article may at any time withdraw it by notification to the depositary.‘�/p>
Article 18
1. Articles XX to XXV, paragraphs 2, 3 and paragraph number ‘�.‘�of Article XXVI, Articles XXVII and XXIX of the 1963 Vienna Convention are deleted.
2. The 1963 Vienna Convention and this Protocol shall, as between the Parties to this Protocol, be read and interpreted together as one single text that may be referred to as the 1997 Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage.
Article 19
1. A State which is a Party to this Protocol but not a Party to the 1963 Vienna Convention shall be bound by the provisions of that Convention as amended by this Protocol in relation to other States Parties hereto, and failing an expression of a different intention by that State at the time of deposit of an instrument referred to in Article 20 shall be bound by the provisions of the 1963 Vienna Convention in relation to States which are only Parties thereto.
2. Nothing in this Protocol shall affect the obligations of a State which is a Party both to the 1963 Vienna Convention and to this Protocol with respect to a State which is a Party to the 1963 Vienna Convention but not a Party to this Protocol.
Article 20
1. This Protocol shall be open for signature by all States at the Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna from 29 September 1997 until its entry into force.
2. This Protocol is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by States which have signed it.
3. After its entry into force, any State which has not signed this Protocol may accede to it.
4. The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who shall be the depositary of this Protocol.
Article 21
1. This Protocol shall enter into force three months after the date of deposit of the fifth instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval.
2. For each State ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Protocol after the deposit of the fifth instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval, this Protocol shall enter into force three months after the date of deposit by such State of the appropriate instrument.
Article 22
1. Any Contracting Party may denounce this Protocol by written notification to the depositary.
2. Denunciation shall take effect one year after the date on which the notification is received by the depositary.
3. As between the Parties to this Protocol, denunciation by any of them of the 1963 Vienna Convention in accordance with its Article XXVI shall not be construed in any way as denunciation of the 1963 Vienna Convention as amended by this Protocol.
4. Notwithstanding a denunciation of this Protocol by a Contracting Party pursuant to this Article, the provisions of this Protocol shall continue to apply to any nuclear damage caused by a nuclear incident occurring before such denunciation takes effect.
Article 23
The depositary shall promptly notify States Parties and all other States of:
| (a) | each signature of this Protocol; |
| (b) | each deposit of an instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession; |
| (c) | the entry into force of this Protocol; |
| (d) | any notification received pursuant to paragraph 1bis of Article XI; |
| (e) | requests for the convening of a revision conference pursuant to Article XXVI of the 1963 Vienna Convention and for a meeting of the Contracting Parties pursuant to Article V D of the 1963 Vienna Convention as amended by this Protocol; |
| (f) | notifications of denunciations received pursuant to Article 22 and other pertinent notifications relating to this Protocol. |
Article 24
1. The original of this Protocol, of which Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the depositary.
2. The International Atomic Energy Agency shall establish the consolidated text of the 1963 Vienna Convention as amended by this Protocol in the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages as set forth in the annex to this Protocol.
3. The depositary shall communicate to all States the certified true copies of this Protocol together with the consolidated text of the 1963 Vienna Convention as amended by this Protocol.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorised thereto, have signed this Protocol.
Done at Vienna, the twelfth day of September, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven.
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