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NORWEGIAN-RUSSIAN COOPERATION IN NUCLEAR LEGACY REGULATION: CONTINUING EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS
Malgorzata K Sneve1, Natalya Shandala2, Alexey Titov2
1Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, N-1332 Østerås, Norway.
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
|November 26, 2016
Summary
Safe management of nuclear legacies requires effective regulatory supervision. This study details progress and lessons learned from remediating the Andreeva Bay site, offering insights for international nuclear legacy management standards.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection
- Environmental Remediation
- Regulatory Cooperation
Background:
- Safe management of nuclear legacies is crucial for public confidence in radioactive material use.
- Effective regulatory supervision is essential for successful nuclear legacy management.
- International cooperation is vital for addressing transboundary nuclear safety challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of remediation progress at the Andreeva Bay site.
- To identify and present radiation protection issues encountered during legacy site remediation.
- To share lessons learned for the development of international standards for nuclear legacy management.
Main Methods:
- Review of bilateral regulatory cooperation projects between the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority and Russian Federation authorities.
- Case study analysis of remediation activities at the Site of Temporary Storage for spent fuel and radioactive waste at Andreeva Bay.
- Identification and discussion of radiation protection challenges and solutions based on practical experience.
Main Results:
- Substantial progress has been achieved in the remediation of the Andreeva Bay site.
- Specific radiation protection issues and practical solutions have been identified.
- The experience gained provides valuable insights for improving remediation strategies.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral cooperation is effective in advancing nuclear legacy management.
- Lessons learned from Andreeva Bay remediation can inform international best practices.
- Continued development of international recommendations and standards is necessary for safe nuclear legacy management.
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