ASN recommendations in the event of a transport accident The response by the public authorities in the event of a transport accident comprises three phases: ∙The emergency services reach the site and initiate “reflex” measures to limit the consequences of the accident and protect the population. The radioactive nature of the substances involved is discovered during this phase. ∙The entity coordinating the emergency response confirms that the substances are indeed radioactive, alerts ASN and IRSN and gives more specific instructions to the responders, pending activation of the national Emergency Centres. ∙Once the ASN and IRSN Emergency Centres are operational, a more detailed analysis of the situation is performed in order to advise the person in charge of the emergency operations. During the first two phases, the emergency services must manage the situation without the support of the national experts. In 2017, with the assistance of IRSN and the national Nuclear Risk Management Aid commission, ASN produced a document to help direct the actions of the emergency services. It contains general information about radioactivity, general recommendations for the emergency services so that their response can take account of the specific nature of radioactive substance transports, plus sheets organised per type of substance, providing more detailed information and advice for the emergency response coordinator during phase 2. This document will be updated in 2025. 2.6 Regulations governing the transport operations within the perimeter of nuclear facilities Dangerous goods transport operations can take place on the private roads of nuclear sites, in what are referred to as “on-site transport operations”. Such operations are not subject to the regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods, which only apply on public roads. However, these operations present the same risks and detrimental effects as dangerous goods transports on the public highway. The safety of these operations must thus be overseen with the same rigour as for any other risk or detrimental effect present within the perimeter of BNIs. This is why the on-site transport of dangerous goods is subject to the requirements of the Order of 7 February 2012 setting out the general rules applicable to BNIs. This Order requires that on-site transport operations be incorporated into the baseline safety requirements for BNIs. The Environment Code, supplemented by ASN resolution 2017-DC-0616 of 30 November 2017, defines the on-site transport operations for which authorisation must be requested from ASN. In addition, ASN published Guide No. 34 providing the licensees with recommendations for implementing the regulatory requirements concerning on-site transport operations. Reinforcing the safety of on-site transports at La Hague Operation of the Orano Recyclage facility at La Hague requires the on-site transport of dangerous materials and waste between the various units. The facility thus has Mobile Docking Chambers for Material Removal (EMEM) to carry samples, but also irradiating technological waste, used parts replaced for safety reasons (ventilation filters, valves, pumps, etc.). ASN ordered Orano Recyclage to improve this transport system, specifically concerning radiological protection and containment in incident and accident situations, including in the event of a collision. In response, Orano Recyclage reinforced the safety of these transports in 2024 by notably adding mechanical protection around the EMEM, and using a new and appropriate transport trailer. Overview of the trailer with mechanical protection of the EMEM docking device ASN Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2024 285 10 Transport of radioactive substances 09 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 11 12 13 14 15 AP
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