Work of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency on safety and licensing of nuclear installations
The acceleration of nuclear power programs in OECD Member countries is reflected in the emphasis given by OECD/NEA to its activities in nuclear safety and regulatory matters. Particular effort is devoted to work on radiation protection and radioactive waste management, safety of nuclear installations and nuclear law development. A Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations reviews the state of the art and identifies areas for research and co-ordination of national programs. A Sub-Committee on Licensing collates information and data on licensing standards and practices of different countries with a view to considering problems of common interest. Comparative studies of various licensing systems and discussions between licensing authorities should help to improve regulatory control of nuclear installations for which there appears to be a need for internationally accepted standards in the long run. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, Paris
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-028260
- OSTI ID:
- 4072007
- Country of Publication:
- IAEA
- Language:
- English
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