S.L. 549.51 Art. 21Shipment failure.

(1) The competent authorities of the Member State of origin, the competent authorities of the Member State of destination, the competent authority as competent authority of the Member State of transit, and the competent authorities of the other Member States of transit, if any, may decide that the shipment may not be completed if the conditions for shipment are no longer complied with in accordance with these regulations, or are not in accordance with the authorisations or consents given pursuant to these regulations: Provided that such Member State shall forthwith inform the competent authorities of the other Member States involved in the shipment of this decision.

(2) Where a shipment cannot be completed or if the conditions for shipment are not complied with in accordance with these regulations, the competent authorities of the Member State of origin shall ensure that the radioactive waste or the spent fuel in question is taken back by the holder, unless an alternative safe arrangement can be made: Provided that these competent authorities shall ensure that the person responsible for the shipment takes corrective safety measures where necessary.

(3) The holder shall be liable for costs arising in cases where the shipment cannot or may not be completed.