On June 20-21, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) held a 2-day regulatory development workshop in Estonia sponsored by the U.S. Department of State under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. Estonia is currently analyzing the potential for introducing nuclear power to Estonia, considering possible technologies, climate goals, economics, and legal and regulatory requirements. The workshop facilitated discussions among key stakeholders about the...
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The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (USNRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) supported the Intercontinental Nuclear Institute (INI) at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. The INI is a four-week training session developed in cooperation with the Czech Technical University in Prague and the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The INI is organized to promote long-term sustainability of nuclear power programs and infrastructure through capacity building, global dialogue and technical engagement...
From May 22-26, 2023, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (USNRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a workshop on “Research and Test Reactor Licensing” in Santiago, Chile. The workshop was hosted by the Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission (CCHEN). The audience included staff and management from CCHEN as well as staff from the RECH-1 reactor which has been in operation since 1974. This workshop was a follow-up to a virtual workshop held with CCHEN in 2022 focused on research reactor aging management.IRDP instructors, Mr. Al Adams...
On May 18, 2023, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (USNRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) held a meeting with the Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA). The meeting was held in Singapore and was conducted by Emily Larson, Senior International Relations Officer of the NRC’s Office of International Programs, and Stewart Magruder, Michael Scott and Mark Shaffer from NRC’s contractor, Advanced Systems Technology and Management, Inc. (AdSTM).The discussions included several topics related to licensing of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), and particularly...
On May 9-11, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a 3-day meeting with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA). The objective of the meeting was to support the preparations for a construction permit application for three Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.The meeting was held in Warsaw, Poland and was conducted by subject matter experts Ms. Sabrina Atack, Deputy Director of the NRC’s Office of International Programs, and Mr. Mark Tonacci, NRC contractor, Advanced Systems Technology and...
From May 1-9, 2023, the NRC’s International Regulatory Development Partnership conducted a virtual workshop for Jordan’s Energy & Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC). The overall purpose of the workshop was to provide EMRC with technical training in the area of radiation protection inspection activities for the Jordan Research & Training Reactor (JRTR). Several of the workshop participants asked insightful questions that indicated strong interest and engagement in the subject matter. The topics presented were tailored to EMRC needs – specifically, AdSTM subject matter experts...
From February 27 – March 3, 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) held a 5-day topical workshop for the Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA). The workshop was held in Accra, Ghana and focused on how to identify and assess the potential environmental impacts of a nuclear power plant. The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority and the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) helped to organize the event, which was hosted by the Ghana NRA.The workshop included technical presentations, facilitated discussions...
From February 6-8, 2023, the NRC’s Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) and International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) participated in the 14th Meeting of The Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators (ANNuR) in Hammamet, Tunisia. The NRC delivered two presentations describing past and present collaboration with ANNuR and the details of the NRC-funded Master’s Program in Radiation Protection. The meeting helped to strengthen the ongoing collaboration between the NRC and ANNuR as an organization, and it provided opportunities for the NRC to discuss bilateral engagements with...
On December 5-9, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) held a 5-day workshop on new reactor regulation with Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA). The objective of the workshop was to support the preparations for a construction permit application for three AP1000 reactors.The hybrid workshop was held in Warsaw, Poland, and was conducted by subject matter experts from NRC’s contractor, Advanced Systems Technology and Management, Inc. (AdSTM), Dr. Charles Miller, Mr. Mark Tonacci and Mr. Stewart Magruder. The...
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) International Regulatory Development Partnership (IRDP) conducted a virtual workshop on Nuclear Power Plant Construction Licensing with the Thailand Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP). This virtual workshop included the dates of September 20-23, November 7-11, November 14 and 15, and November 30 - December 2, 2022. During the workshop, eight IRDP instructors, along with five subject matter experts from the NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, discussed construction licensing topics for nuclear power plants. The workshop presentations...