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New Report: Sweden's Self-Evaluation on Meeting Joint Convention Obligations
Transparency and public participation in the final waste disposal programme, progress of Sweden's nuclear waste management program, and preparations for licensing of new nuclear reactors are some of the areas highlighted in the report presenting Sweden's self-assesment under the Joint Convention.
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IAEA IRRS-mission report to Sweden published
The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has reviewed Sweden’s framework for nuclear safety and radiation protection, the so-called IRRS review (Integrated Regulatory Review Service). The review is carried out every ten years by a group of international experts led by a team from the IAEA. Sweden’s second full-scope IRRS-review was carried out 14 – 25 November 2022. The report has now...
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Swedish Radiation Safety Authority submits proposals for existing and future nuclear power
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) has today finalized the assignment from the government to investigate how laws, regulations and other measures can be developed for existing and future nuclear power.
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International radiation safety course in Stockholm gives participants practical knowledge
With radiation protection experts from all over the world and a focus on practical exercises and case studies, International Radiological Protection School (IRPS) gives professionals from over 20 different countries the opportunity for increased understanding of international radiation protection issues.
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Sweden ready for upcoming IAEA IRRS-review
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has completed its reporting in preparation for the international peer-review on how Sweden complies with international guidelines on nuclear safety and radiation protection. The review is carried out by the IAEA and international experts and takes place in Sweden from 14 to 25 November 2022.
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Notification regarding the permanent closure of Ringhals 1
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has been notified by Ringhals AB that the reactor Ringhals 1 was permanently shut down on 31 December 2020.
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A step-wise review
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) prepares licence applications under the Swedish Act on Nuclear Activities to construct, possess and operate nuclear facilities. In our preparatory work, we assess whether applications meet our radiation safety requirements.
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Physical protection
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority imposes requirements for the physical protection of nuclear facilities and transports, for example protection against attacks and thefts of nuclear material. We monitor and check that the nuclear power industry complies with these requirements. We also help to ensure interaction between man, technology and organisation in a way so that physical...
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Radiation protection for personnel
Licensees of Swedish nuclear power plants are responsible for ensuring that no one is exposed to radiation levels that cause injury. The licensees must also guarantee that all workers at the facilities are exposed to as little radiation as possible viewed over an extended period of time. This implies that the level of safety must be high enough so that no accidents occur exposing the personnel...
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Decommissioning
When the operator of a nuclear facility (i.e. the licence holder) is to decommission the facility, this must be done in a way that protects people and the environment from radioactivity in the facility. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority issues regulations governing the planning and undertaking of dismantling activities; what’s more, the Authority performs checks to ensure that the...
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