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• setting up a group for monitoring the process of
complementary appraisals and analyses that will be
implemented to enable ASN to rule on themechanical
strength of the Flamanville EPR reactor vessel and
responding to Minister Ségolène Royal’s referral of
this matter to the High Committee.
The issues presented and discussed at theHighCommittee
meetings can be consulted on ASNconsiders
that the HCTISN plays an important consultative role
at national level and is very pleased that it resumed its
activities in 2015.
2.3.4 IRSN
IRSN reports on its activities in its bilingual (French-
English) annual report. This document is officially
communicated to IRSN’s supervisory Ministers, as well
as to theHCTISN, the FrenchHigh PublicHealthCouncil
(HCSP) and theWorking Conditions Guidance Council
(COCT). It is also available to the general public via the
IRSN’s website.
IRSN also implements a policy of information and
communication that is consistent with the objectives
agreement signedwith theGovernment. As in the previous
years, in 2015 IRSN made public all the results of its
research and development programs, with the exception
of those concerning national defence. In accordance with
the transparency approach initiated jointly with ASN
in 2010, IRSN published on its website at
more than 50 technical opinions produced and some
ten reports produced at the request of ASN.
The new exhibition for the general public on nuclear
and radiological risks has been completed. It was
presented at the Palace of Science and the Universe in
Cappelle-la-Grande near Dunkerque (see point 1.1.2).
Furthermore, exhibition modules in a lighter and more
readily transportable format were deployed in 12 high
schoolswithpresentations to the pupils, to the LilleDREAL
(Regional Directorate for the Environment, Planning
and Housing) and in major events such as the Nantes
University Scientific Days devoted to “Risks”. Lastly, this
new exhibition has also been presented to the major
risks instructors of the IFFO-RME and at the Festival
of Science in Saint-Tropez and Marseille. Although it is
impossible to give an exact figure, it is estimated that
more than 4,500 people have seen this exhibition.
Furthermore, throughout the year 2015, IRSNmaintained
its readiness to answer questions from the media and
the public, an area were the demand is growing strongly
given the wealth of news concerning the nuclear field.
Lastly, IRSN has integrated the rapid development of
the social networks and a multi-channel approach in
its information policy.
3. OUTLOOK
In2016, ASNwill actively contribute to implementing steps
to reinforce nuclear transparency in accordance with the
requirements of theEnergyTransition forGreenGrowthAct.
ASNwill further develop its information actions targeting
the general public inorder tomake the technical subjects it
presents clearer andmore accessible. It will thus continue
its approach topopularise and facilitate the understanding
of the information in its publications, with the aim of
playing amore educational rolewith its various audiences,
inparticular by increasing the number of videos available
on
It will reinforce transparency on the subjects under
its responsibility, together with the other players and
stakeholders. ASN will also improve the conditions in
whichmembers of the public can express their opinions on
the draft regulatory texts on . The setting up of
newexhibitions on nuclear safety and radiation protection
in its public information centre, the strengthening of ties
with schools and the National Education Authority, the
creation of new information media for the populations
situated in Off-site Emergency Plan (PPI) zones around
the nuclear installations are all actions designed tomake
the various audiences more aware of the culture of risk
and questions concerning nuclear safety and radiation
protection.
The campaign for informing anddistributing iodine tablets
to the populations living near the EDF nuclear power
plants will run in 2016. Coordinated by ASN, the aim
of the campaign is to inform the citizens of the nuclear
risk, of all the appropriate protection measures and, in
particular, the taking of iodine tablets.
ASN will continue its interchanges with elected officials
and stakeholders. It will continue its participation in the
debates on nuclear safety and radiation protection.
ASN will also organise a consultation with stakeholders
on the first results of the procedures enabling the public
to participate in the development of its resolutions.
ASN will continue to support CLI activities. It will also
continue its actions with respect to the Government and
Parliament, to ensure that theCLIs are given the resources
they need.
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ASN report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2015