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Grossi says Zaporizhzhia principles 'step in right direction'

Grossi says Zaporizhzhia principles 'step in right direction'

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has outlined to the UN Security Council five principles - "the bare minimum" - to help protect Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Regulation & Safety 31 May 2023

IAEA finds Fukushima water sampling meets requirements

IAEA finds Fukushima water sampling meets requirements

Tokyo Electric Power Company has demonstrated its capabilities for accurate and precise measurements of the radionuclides present in the treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi site, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency report.

Regulation & Safety 31 May 2023

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IAEA team completes Czech regulatory review

IAEA team completes Czech regulatory review

The Czech Republic is committed to maintaining and strengthening its robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. The Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission team identified areas for possible improvements.

Regulation & Safety 30 May 2023

IAEA strengthens cooperation with China

IAEA strengthens cooperation with China

Several agreements were signed between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Chinese entities during the opening day of IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi's first official visit to China since taking office in 2019.

Corporate 23 May 2023

Fresh concerns for Zaporizhzhia after external power lost again

Fresh concerns for Zaporizhzhia after external power lost again

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says agreement on protecting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is needed urgently, saying "this situation cannot continue" after its link to external power supplies was lost for most of the morning on Monday and it was forced to rely on emergency diesel generators for a seventh occasion.

Regulation & Safety 22 May 2023

Impact of evacuations on Zaporizhzhia 'closely monitored' by IAEA

Impact of evacuations on Zaporizhzhia 'closely monitored' by IAEA

The evacuation of people from the town of Energodar, where many of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's staff and their families live, is being closely monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency, with its director general warning the situation in the area was "increasingly unpredictable".

Regulation & Safety 09 May 2023

IAEA commends Sweden's management of radioactive waste

IAEA commends Sweden's management of radioactive waste

Sweden demonstrates a solid commitment to ensuring the safe implementation of nuclear radioactive waste and used fuel management activities, including its efforts towards establishing a deep geological facility, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded.

Waste & Recycling 09 May 2023

IAEA assesses regulatory preparedness for Fukushima water release

IAEA assesses regulatory preparedness for Fukushima water release

An International Atomic Energy Agency task force reviewing the safety of Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea has released its fifth report. The report is focused on Japan's domestic regulatory review of the water release.

Regulation & Safety 05 May 2023

IAEA says increased military activity underlines need to protect Zaporizhzhia

IAEA says increased military activity underlines need to protect Zaporizhzhia

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says agency staff stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant "were again forced to shelter after missile attack warnings, with the sound of continued shelling in the distance as military activity continues" in the region.

Regulation & Safety 28 April 2023

Maintenance impacted at Zaporizhzhia, says IAEA

Maintenance impacted at Zaporizhzhia, says IAEA

The current situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is having a significant impact on the plant's maintenance capability, the International Atomic Energy Agency said.

Regulation & Safety 24 April 2023