IRDP Meeting with NNR

August 2nd, 2016 — 

US NRC, supported by AdSTM, met with the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) of South Africa to discuss technical and regulatory cooperation. The topical areas discussed are reflective of current and upcoming issues facing both regulators: steam generator replacement, life extension, spent fuel storage, and new reactor siting. Additional topics included code sharing and personnel exchanges. AdSTM will continue to assist NNR in developing an Inspector Qualification program. Participants discussed various RSRP topics related to potential oversight responsibility over radiation sources.