On August 19-23, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership consulted with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) in Warsaw, Poland. The objective was to continue to support the PAA’s preparations for the anticipated receipt of a construction license application for three Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.The consultation was conducted by NRC Senior Managers Ms. Sabrina Atack and Mr. Brian Smith; NRC Team Leader from the Office of International Programs, Ms. Veronica Rodriguez Alfonso; and subject matter experts...
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On August 15, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership participated in a bilateral meeting held in Tallinn, Estonia to discuss future cooperation between NRC and Estonia on regulatory development. In June 2024, the Estonian Parliament adopted a decision supporting the preparation for the introduction of nuclear energy in Estonia and the creation of an appropriate legal framework. Given the Parliament’s decision, Estonia wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. government in the field of nuclear energy.The meeting was...
On August 13, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) participated in a bilateral meeting with the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration (SNSA) in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Slovenia is currently analyzing the potential for expanding its nuclear power capacity by considering possible technologies ranging from large power reactors to small modular reactors (SMRs). The meeting facilitated discussions in its preparations to receive applications for new nuclear power plants if the Slovenian government makes the decision to expand...
From July 15-19, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a workshop on radiation protection and nuclear safety for Singapore. The main objective of the workshop was to help the Singapore government enhance its capabilities in radiation protection and develop a better understanding of the regulation and safety of nuclear energy, including the wide ranging legal, organizational, and staffing considerations. Participants in the workshop included a wide range of representatives from numerous Singaporean stakeholder...
On June 11-13, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported a regional conference in the Republic of Korea sponsored by the U.S. Department of State under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. The conference was titled “South, Central, and East Asia FIRST Regional Conference on Advancing the Safe and Secure Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).” The conference objective was to help officials in the region better understand the role of nuclear energy...
From February 13-29, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a three-week consultation with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA). The objective of the consultation was to support PAA’s preparations for the anticipated receipt of a construction license application for three Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.The consultation, held in Warsaw, Poland, was conducted by senior NRC Managers, Ms. Sabrina Atack and Mr. Brian Smith, who were supported by virtual presentations from NRC staff; the NRC...
On February 19-23, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported a training course on small modular reactors (SMRs). The training course was hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and was titled, “Interregional Training Course on Safety Aspects of SMRs and other Innovative Reactors”. The purpose of the training course was to provide an overview of the safety aspects of five SMR and advanced technology types, namely, water cooled SMRs, high-temperature gas reactors, sodium fast reactors, lead fast...
On December 4-6, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the NRC’s International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported a regional conference in Chile sponsored by the U.S. Department of State under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. The conference was titled “FIRST Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Conference on Advancing the Safe and Secure Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)”. The conference objective was to help officials in the region better understand the role of nuclear...
On November 6-10, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a 5-day workshop with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA). The objective of the workshop was to support the preparations for a construction license application for three Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.The workshop, held in Warsaw, Poland, was conducted by: senior NRC Managers, Ms. Sabrina Atack and Mr. Brian Smith who were supported by virtual presentations from NRC staff; the NRC Desk Officer for Poland, Mr. Eric Thomas; and Dr....
From October 8-12, 2023, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (USNRC) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a workshop on “Research and Test Reactor Inspections – Health Physics” in Amman, Jordan. The workshop was hosted by the Jordanian Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC). The audience included nuclear regulators from several directorates associated with inspection and licensing. This workshop was a follow-up to a previous virtual workshop held in early 2023 for EMRC on general inspection considerations.IRDP instructors, Mr. Al Adams, and...