Virtual Consultation with the Office of Atoms for Peace in Thailand

March 9th, 2021 — 

On February 11, 2021, the NRC’s International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) met virtually with Thailand’s Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) to discuss and identify areas for further collaboration under the IRDP. Attendees at the meeting included technical experts from OAP, and US NRC and AdSTM representatives. Discussion was held on OAP’s ongoing regulatory activities and assistance needs as well as the IRDP’s activities and capabilities during the global pandemic. The meeting resulted in a successful discussion of OAP’s highest priority needs including training workshops on the topics of Computer Codes Used to Review License Applications, Construction Inspections, and Nuclear Quality Assurance. The US NRC and AdSTM will continue to consult with OAP about implementation of the activities discussed during the meeting.