ASN Report 2015

SN has 11 regional divisions

through which it carries out its regulatory

responsibilities nationwide and in the French overseas

départements

and

collectivities.

The activities of the ASN regional divisions are carried out under the authority

of the regional ASN representatives (see chapter 2 - point 2.3.2).

The ASN regional divisions carry out direct inspections on the Basic Nuclear Installations

(BNIs), on radioactive substances transport and on small-scale nuclear activities and

investigate most of the licensing applications submitted to ASN by the nuclear activity

licensees within their regions. The regional divisions check application within these

installations of the regulations relative to nuclear safety and radiation protection, to

pressure equipment and to Installations Classified on Environmental Protection grounds

(ICPEs). They ensure the labour inspection in the nuclear power plants.

In radiological emergency situations, the regional divisions assist the Prefect of the

département

, who is responsible for protection of the public, and check the measures

taken on the site by the licensee to make the installation safe. To ensure preparedness for

these situations, they take part in preparing the emergency plans drafted by the Prefects

and in periodic exercises.

The ASN regional divisions contribute to the public information duty. They for example

take part in the meetings of the Local Information Committees (CLIs) of the BNIs, and

maintain regular relations with the local media, elected officials, associations, licensees

and local administrations. The purpose of this chapter is to present, in addition to ASN’s

overall assessment of nuclear safety and radiation protection for each major activity and

main licensee, an assessment of the situation observed by the ASN regional divisions.

Each section addresses the nuclear safety and radiation protection aspects of the nuclear

facilities on the sites in a particular region. It also provides insight into the local issues and

identifies certain initiatives that are particularly representative of ASN’s regional action,

particularly in terms of communication and cross-border relations.

THE REGIONAL ORGANISATION

of ASN

* The Overseas

départements

and regions and the Overseas communities (DROM-COM)

are under the responsibility of the Paris division.

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CHAPTER 08 :

REGIONAL OVERVIEW OF NUCLEAR SAFETY AND RADIATION PROTECTION

ASN report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2015