Environmental protection in new nuclear power programmes / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series ; v.NG-T-3.11 (Rev.1)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear energy--Law and legislation.

Nuclear energy.

Nuclear power plants--Design and construction--Law and legislation.

Nuclear power plants.

Nuclear power plants--Environmental aspects--International cooperation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2024]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides comprehensive guidelines for environmental protection in new nuclear power programmes. It details the Milestones approach, which outlines the phases and key activities required to ensure environmental safety in the development of nuclear power plants. The document covers legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks, environmental impact assessments, management of radioactive waste, and emergency planning. It aims to assist member states in implementing effective environmental protection measures throughout the lifecycle of nuclear power projects, from initial planning to decommissioning. The intended audience includes policymakers, regulatory bodies, and nuclear energy professionals. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

1.5. Users

2. THE MILESTONES APPROACH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NEW NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMMES

2.1. The Milestones approach

2.1.1. Phases in the Milestones approach

2.1.2. Key organizations

2.1.3. Infrastructure issues

2.2. Environmental protection within the Milestones approach

2.2.1. Phase 1

2.2.2. Phase 2

2.2.3. Phase 3

2.2.4. After Phase 3

2.3. Interaction with other infrastructure issues

2.3.1. National position

2.3.2. Nuclear safety

2.3.3. Management

2.3.4. Funding and financing

2.3.5. Legal and regulatory framework

2.3.6. Radiation protection

2.3.7. Electrical grid

2.3.8. Human resource development

2.3.9. Stakeholder engagement

2.3.10. Site and supporting facilities

2.3.11. Emergency planning

2.3.12. Nuclear fuel cycle

2.3.13. Radioactive waste management Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789201551238

9201551231

OCLC:

1433204346