Norway Project 2019-2024 » Obtained results
Activity 1
Prevention and reduction of nuclear and radiological risks and vulnerabilities
Results:
30 participants at experience exchange events, including training courses, workshops, technical meetings, consultancy meetings and scientific visits
80 staff from the national authorities and industry were formally trained in all the essential aspects of nuclear and radiological safety oversight
A1.1 Enhancement of the use of industry and regulatory experience feedback in the development of nuclear safety regulatory requirements and guidance
Results:
NSN 27 - rev. 1 Regulation on utilizing standards for ensuring, maintaining, reviewing and continuously improving nuclear safety: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/NSN/2021/Ordin-159-NSN.27-2021-rev.1.pdf
A1.2 Enhancement of CNCAN regulatory review and assessment capabilities in the area of nuclear safety
Results:
NSN 17 - rev.1 Nuclear safety requirements on ageing management for nuclear installations: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/NSN/2021/nsn17-ordin-17416112021.pdf
GSN 10 - Nuclear Safety Guide on the time limited ageing analyses: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/NSN/2020/GSN-10.pdf
A1.3 Enhancement of the CNCAN regulatory inspection program for nuclear installations
Results:
19 internal procedures
A1.4 Enhancement of the organizational basis for a healthy nuclear safety culture
A1.5 Enhancement of regulatory capabilities for the regulation, review and assessment, licensing and inspection of radiological installations and radiation sources used for medical applications
Results:
Regulation on licensing for cyclotrons, draft version
Activity 2
Nuclear security, non-proliferation, border control and prevention of illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials
Results:
180 staff from the national authorities and industry formally trained in all the essential aspects of nuclear security, nonproliferation, border control and prevention of illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials
25 participants at experience exchange events, including training courses, workshops, technical meetings, consultancy meetings and scientific visits
A2.1 Improvement of the regulatory capabilities for the review and inspection of computer security for nuclear installations, through development of guidance and delivery of training
Results:
NSC 01 - rev. 1 Regulation on the protection of nuclear installations against cyber threats: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/NSC/NSC-01Ordin-203-din-2021-NSC.pdf
13 inspection procedures
A2.2 Enhancement the national capabilities for response to events involving nuclear and other radioactive materials out of regulatory control
Results:
Acquisition of personal protection equipment and radiation monitoring devices for Romanian Gendermarie
A2.3 Enhancement of regulatory capabilities for the inspection of nuclear security of nuclear installations
A2.4 Enhancement of regulatory capabilities for the inspection of nuclear security of radioactive sources
Results:
A2.5 Enhancement of national capabilities for the monitoring of possession and use of nuclear and other radioactive material
Results:
Enhancement of the existing database of small users of nuclear material through software upgrades: http://www.cncan.ro/materiale-nucleare/asistent-de-completare-la-distanta-a-documentelor-suport-necesare-pentru-intocmirea-rapoarteloer-de-garantii-generate-din-baza-de-date-a-zonei-de-bilant-material-a-micilor-detinatori-de-materiale-nucleare-din-romania-wrmz/
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-helps-romania-enhance-exercises-on-transport-security
Implementation of a table-top exercise:
https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1838955
https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1838955
A2.6 Enhancement of the organizational basis for a healthy nuclear security culture
Results:
Regulatory guide on the enhancement of nuclear security culture, draft
Activity 3
Emergency preparedness and response
Results
20 participants at experience exchange events, including training courses, workshops, technical meetings, consultancy meetings and scientific visits
150 staff from the national authorities and industry formally trained in all the essential aspects of emergency preparedness and response
A3.1 Establishment of a new Emergency Operation, information and Training Centre for CNCAN
Results:
The construction process of the Emergency Operation, Training and Public Information Center of CNCAN is on-going, the feasibility study was carried out and the building permit was obtained.
A3.2 Updating of the legal framework in a systematic manner, taking into account recent international documents
Results:
Requirement regarding termination of emergency, evaluation and return to normal situation, draft
Guide regarding implementation of protective actions, draft
https://twitter.com/IAEAIEC/status/1494300735999205376
National workshop regarding specific requirement regarding implementation of protective actions and requirement regarding termination of emergency, evaluation and return to normal situation: http://www.cncan.ro/pregatirea-planificarea-si-interventia-in-caz-de-accident-nuclear-sau-urgenta-radiologica/seminarul-national-prezentarea-normelor-de-baz-privind-incheierea-unei-situa-ii-de-urgen-nuclear-sau-radiologic-i-ghidul-privind-implemenatrea-ac-iunilor-de-protec-ie-in-cazul-unei-situa-ii-de-urgen-nuclear-sau-radiologic/
A3.3 Revision of the National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response Plan
Results:
National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response Plan
A3.4 Developing of national training programme for nuclear and radiological emergency response staff at national and county levels
A3.5 Harmonization of emergency response procedures of involved response organizations and development of specific emergency response procedures for CNCAN use
A3.6 Development of a national public communication strategy
Results:
Basic regulations regarding public information and communication for nuclear or radiological emergency: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/NUR/Ordin-150-138-regulament-2021.pdf
A3.7 Organization and participation of international workshops and specific training on practical response to nuclear and radiological emergencies
Results:
National Workshop on Public Communication during Nuclear Emergency: http://www.cncan.ro/assets/Prima-pagina/2022/220922-Comunicat-de-presa-CNCAN-organizare-seminar-com-publica-1.pdf
Twitter links from IAEA, DSA, NNSA regarding implemented activities:
https://twitter.com/IAEAIEC/status/1534914652064342017?cxt=HHwWgoCzzcyvjs0qAAAA
https://twitter.com/Straalevernet/status/1534856156694433793?cxt=HHwWgsC-kdzi88wqAAAA
https://twitter.com/NNSANews/status/1534558760886222851
A3.8 The preparation, organization and conduct of a national exercise with a scenario involving a nuclear accident
Exercise website
A3.9 Development of monitoring and radiological consequences platform
Acquisition of the electronic platform with a dedicated software for data collection and integration, processing and reporting, a simulation module and Geographic Information System
Publicity events:
During the 67th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 25 to 29 September 2023 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented during the Side Event:
Enhancement of Nuclear Safety and Security in Romania and Beyond
This event, organized by Romania, covers the project Enhancement of Nuclear Safety and Security in Romania — Improvement of Disaster Resilience and Preparedness for Radiological and Nuclear Events, which was financed by the Norway grants. The general objective of this project was to improve Romania’s capabilities in preventing accidents or malicious acts in the nuclear and radiological field.
The main goals of the project included alignment of the national framework and regulatory practices with the latest international standards and European Union legislation in the field of nuclear safety and ionizing radiation protection.
During the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented at the EU open stand that had the title: Italy, Romania and EU Nuclear Safey and Security Activities.
During the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented at the EU open stand that had the title: Italy, Romania and EU Nuclear Safey and Security Activities.
During the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented at the EU open stand that had the title: Italy, Romania and EU Nuclear Safey and Security Activities.
During the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented at the EU open stand that had the title: Italy, Romania and EU Nuclear Safey and Security Activities.
During the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference, that was held from 26 to 30 September 2022 at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) in Vienna, Austria, the project was presented at the EU open stand that had the title: Italy, Romania and EU Nuclear Safey and Security Activities.
During the 14th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development through Nuclear Research and Education, NUCLEAR 2022, organized by the Institute for Nuclear Research Pitesti, that was held from 18 to 20 May 2022 in Mioveni, Romania, the project was presented in the poster sessions.
