National Atomic Energy Agency

The National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) is joining the second phase of the Joint Early Review (JER) of the NUWARD SMR project. The JER is an international initiative to review the key assumptions and safety features of the NUWARD small modular reactor project.

On Monday, employees of the National Atomic Energy Agency began a training on the use of the RSI (Radiation Solutions Inc.) system used to detect radioactive materials. The state-of-the-art RSX-1 detectors that are included in this system will become part of the PAA’s equipment.

Today the president of NUMARK Associates, Incorporated has received the decision on granting authorization from the head of the National Atomic Energy Agency. The authorization paves the way to apply for the role of a technical support organization for the PAA in the process of licensing and supervision of the construction of nuclear power plants.

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.