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Commission Report (2002): Czech Republic
Preparation of the internal energy market has made progress in particular
as regards electricity, where a high level of alignment has been reached,
whilst in the gas sector further efforts are needed. There has also been
progress in aligning prices, in particular as regards electricity. The
National Regulatory Authority has recruited more staff, in line with the
Action Plan, but the Electricity Market Operator has yet to achieve the staff
increases envisaged in the Action Plan. Oil stock reserves of 80 days have
been achieved, in line with the aim to progressively comply with the acquis
level of 90 days. As regards energy efficiency and use of renewable energy,
there is a worrying downward trend in the amount of projects being supported
and efforts need to be stepped up, including through strengthening of the
Czech Energy Agency. Concerning nuclear safety, the Czech regulatory
authority, the SUJB, has continued to function smoothly. In accordance with
the Action Plan, the SUJB has increased its staff in 2002 by 10. The Czech
Republic has accepted the recommendations of the Council Report on Nuclear
Safety in the Context of Enlargement, and is currently implementing them,
paying particular attention to the issues of the bubbler-condenser systems at
Dukovany, and high energy pipe breaks and valves at Temelin. The priorities
of the Accession Partnership in the area of energy have been largely met.
Implementation of the measures under the Action Plan is on track.
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