Time to Act: Integrating Safety, Security and Safeguards in the Design of Innovative Reactors
Increased international co-operation, harmonisation of legal and regulatory aspects, and a holistic approach for safety, security and safeguards in the design of small modular reactors (SMRs) were among the key issues discussed at a recent IAEA technical meeting
IAEA Initiative Sets Ambitious Goals to Support the Safe and Secure Deployment of SMRs
Enhanced harmonization of regulatory activities and the standardization of industrial approaches are expected as the outcome of a new IAEA initiative, which kicked off in June. Senior nuclear regulators and industry leaders met for the first time under the IAEA’s Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) on 23-24 June to discuss roadmaps to accelerate the safe and secure deployment of advanced nuclear reactors, with a particular focus on small modular reactors (SMRs).
Call for Papers for International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems: Submission Deadline 1 August 2022
Interested contributors have until 1 August 2022 to submit abstracts for the IAEA′s International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems, to be held from 13 to 16 February 2023 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
Now Available: New IAEA Safety Guide on Protection Against Internal and External Hazards for Nuclear Power Plants
Helping countries enhance measures and improve processes to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants against internal and external hazards is the focus of an IAEA Safety Guide issued last month.
How Safety and Security Regulators Addressed Challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Challenges faced and addressed by safety and security regulators during the COVID-19 outbreak were the focus of the discussion today at the annual Senior Safety and Security Regulators’ Meeting, held virtually on the sidelines of the 64th IAEA General Conference.