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2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.1 International action
In 2015 the Marseille division hosted four inspectors
from the Polish nuclear regulator PAA
(Panstwowa Agencja
Atomistyki
or National Atomic Energy Agency), who
were able to share ASN’s experience in the oversight
of facilities in the design and construction phase.
They thus participated in an inspection of the RJH
construction site.
The Marseille division also accompanied inspectors from
the United States NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
during a visit to the Mélox facility on the Marcoule site
in order to discuss the safety requirements of MOX
fabrication facilities.
2.2 Informing the public
Press conferences
In May 2015, ASN held three press conferences in
Marseille, Montpellier and Nice on the state of nuclear
safety and radiation protection which addressed the
restarting of the Centraco melting furnace.
Work with the Local Information
Committees (CLIs)
The Marseille division continued to support the CLIs
in 2015 by participating in several dozen meetings of
the CLIs of Cadarache, ITER and Gard-Marcoule, and
by making contributions at public meetings organised
by these CLIs. ASN underlines the dynamism of these
CLIs and the degree of investment of their members
on the national scale.
The Cadarache CLI will initiate several studies in 2016
following the study of the radiological status of the
Durance River, the conclusions of which were presented
at the public meeting of 12th November 2015. ASNwill
contribute to the funding of these studies.
2.3 The other notable events
Emergency situation preparedness
ASN was mobilised during two emergency exercises
concerning the CEACadarche centre. These two exercises
covered the occurrence of accident situations in several
BNIs simultaneously. The initial feedback is positive
for both the licensee and the public authorities. The
mobilisation of the various actors involved will enable
the lessons to be fully drawn from the exercises.
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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