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07.12.2023Training of the PAA’s employees in detection of radioactive materialsOn 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.
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06.12.2023An American company authorized by the President of the PAAToday 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.
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30.11.2023What does licensing a nuclear power plant involve? Learn more with the PAATake 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.
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14.11.2023From observer status to full membership – Poland in WENRAMembers 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.
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18.10.2023Safety features used in nuclear power plant design - learn more with the PAAThe 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.
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29.09.2023PAA at the 67th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy AgencyNumerous 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.
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26.09.2023PAA expands international cooperation - agreement with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission of the Republic of KoreaThe 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.
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15.09.2023After the IRRS Mission – foreign experts point out a good practice and major challenges for PolandThe 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.
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04.09.2023The Integrated Regulatory Review Service in Poland has begun20 foreign nuclear safety and radiation protection experts are participating in the second mission of the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS). For a fortnight, the specialists will assess the compliance of the national nuclear regulatory system with international standards. The IRRS mission came to Poland at the invitation of the Polish government. The official opening took place on Monday, September 4, 2023, at the PAA headquarters.
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01.09.2023What is a sievert? Is one sievert a lot or a little? – we encourage you to watch our new video (not only) about ionizing radiationThe new animated video is another part of the National Atomic Energy Agency's educational and informational campaign. Learn about the types of ionizing radiation, find out what the effective dose is, and see the basic principles of radiation protection. Learn more with the PAA – we encourage you to watch the material.