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Take a look at the following animated video, in which we explain the basics of nuclear power plant licensing. This is a process in which, upon application of an investor, a license is issued by the nuclear regulatory authority for the safe operation of a nuclear facility. The license can be issued only after a thorough assessment, carried out by nuclear safety and radiation protection experts.

Members of the Western European Association of Nuclear Regulators (WENRA) have endorsed Poland's application to join the Association. Until now, our country has had an observer status. Poland's application for full membership was approved by all the countries making up the Association at the WENRA plenary meeting, which is being held in Paris on November 13-15th.

The National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) is one of the key institutions in the government's nuclear power plant construction programme. The PAA is to oversee the construction process and then the operation of the power plant. The President of the PAA will decide whether to issue a licence for the construction of the facility. The most important criterion for the Agency is nuclear safety. What safety features are used in nuclear power plants? We encourage you to watch another educational video of the PAA.

Numerous meetings with representatives of foreign regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection, development of cooperation and talks on possible measures to strengthen nuclear safety. This week a delegation of the National Atomic Energy Agency headed by its President, Andrzej Głowacki, attended the 67th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.

The head of the polish nuclear regulatory authority of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Głowacki, and Gukhee YOO, chairman of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission of the Republic of Korea, signed a cooperation agreement. As part of the cooperation, the nuclear regulatory authorities will exchange knowledge and experience in the field of nuclear safety.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team has completed a 12-day mission to Poland. Foreign experts recognize that the National Atomic Energy Agency is a competent regulatory authority.

20 foreign nuclear safety and radiation protection experts are participating in the second mission of the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS). For a fortnight, the specialists will assess the compliance of the national nuclear regulatory system with international standards. The IRRS mission came to Poland at the invitation of the Polish government. The official opening took place on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the PAA headquarters.

The new animated video is another part of the National Atomic Energy Agency's educational and informational campaign. Learn about the types of ionizing radiation, find out what the effective dose is, and see the basic principles of radiation protection. Learn more with the PAA – we encourage you to watch the material.

On 21 August, the President of the National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA), Andrzej Głowacki, held talks with the President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Rumina Velshi. The meeting took place at the PAA headquarters. The conversation was part of the development of cooperation between the Canadian and Polish nuclear regulators.

The Institute of Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (French: Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire - IRSN) became the first foreign entity authorized by the PAA President. The decision on the authorization was handed over by the head of the Polish nuclear regulatory authority, Andrzej Głowacki. The meeting with the French delegation took place on July 11 at the PAA headquarters.