Published on 29/03/2010 at 15:04

Internal contamination of an employee from a subcontracting company (AREVA NC)

On March 24, following a proposal by the operator, ASN reclassified to level 2 on the INES scale, the incident which occurred on 19 November 2009 in the MAU (Intermediate Level Uranium) workshop of nuclear facility no. 33, known as UP2-400, on the AREVA NC site at La Hague.

Published on 26/03/2010 at 15:36

ASN publishes report on operating experience feedback

On 20 March 2009, Strasbourg University Hospital reported a greater than normal number of side effects in patients being treated in a radiology department for arteriovenous malformations in the brain. To gain further information, ASN performed investigations and assessments from which it derives conclusions in a report now available at its website, www.asn.fr.

Published on 17/02/2010 at 10:43

Quarterly assessment of radiotherapy events (fourth quarter of 2009)

Between October 1 and December 31, 2009, 15 radiotherapy events were classified as level 1 on the ASN-SFRO scale[1]. These events, not expected to have any impact on patients’ health, are nonetheless analysed so as to determine the consequences thereof (particularly in terms of organisation) and to prevent them from recurring.

Published on 03/02/2010 at 11:00

ASN joins WENRA's discussion on safety objectives for new nuclear reactors

The Western European Nuclear Regulators’ Association (WENRA)[1] has published a report on safety objectives for new nuclear power reactors built in Europe. This report has been made public so that interested stakeholders may comment.

Published on 02/02/2010 at 10:54

French National Network of Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring (RNM)

Study and monitoring of radioactivity levels found in the environment are essential for evaluating the impact of radioactive substances on human health, the environment and economic resources (especially water and agriculture).

Published on 02/02/2010 at 06:00

EPR Reactor: Information Letter n°7

During the second half of 2009, ASN continued its inspection activities on the Flamanville 3 EPR construction site.

Published on 29/01/2010 at 15:19

ASN’s independence, international cooperation and European integration

On the occasion of the New Year, the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN), through its president, Mr André-Claude Lacoste, presented his best wishes to the press on 19 January.

Published on 30/12/2009 at 15:59

Report on the first conference on the radiological protection of patients

The ASN gives an overview of the first international conference on the radiological protection of patients during radiotherapy.

Published on 29/12/2009 at 14:56

Reduction in the threshold for taking stable iodine

On 18 August 2009, the nuclear safety authority adopted a decision reducing the intervention level for the taking of stable iodine (potassium iodide) in the event of a nuclear accident.

Published on 16/12/2009 at 14:50

Management of waste containing enhanced natural radioactivity

By application of the decree of 16 April 2008, setting out the instructions relating to the national plan for the management of radioactive waste (PNGMDR), ASN produced a report on management solutions for waste containing enhanced natural radioactivity.

Published on 30/11/2009 at 12:27

Quarterly report on Grade-1 radiotherapy events (third quarter of 2009)

Between 1 July and 30 September 2009, 9 events were classified as Grade 1 on the ASN-SFRO scale. These events, not expected to have health consequences for patients, are nonetheless analysed for lessons learned (particularly in terms of organisation) and to ensure they do not reoccur.

Published on 06/11/2009 at 12:10

Incident at EDF’s Tricastin nuclear power plant (Reactor No. 2)

Incident at EDF’s Tricastin nuclear power plant (Reactor No. 2)

Published on 03/11/2009 at 11:50

ASN authorises limited resumption of dismantling operations at the ATPu facility

On 3 November 2009, the ASN authorised the CEA to resume activity on 22 gloveboxes at the plutonium technology facility (ATPu) of the 220 which are still to be dismantled on the site.

Published on 02/11/2009 at 13:57

EPR Pressurised Water Reactor

1. The UK nuclear safety regulator (HSE’s ND), the French nuclear regulator (ASN), and the Finnish nuclear regulator (STUK) are currently working to assess the EPR Pressurised Water Reactor...

Published on 20/10/2009 at 14:51

Incident on the ATPu nuclear facility (Cadarache CEA site)

The incident that occurred at the ATPu (Plutonium Technology facility), a nuclear facility located at the Cadarache CEA (Atomic Energy Commission) site, and declared by the CEA on 6 October 2009, was rated as level 2 on the International Nuclear Event Scale (INES) – a scale with 7 severity levels – by ASN (French Nuclear Safety Authority) on 12 October 2009. The CEA holds the ATPu’s licence and AREVA runs the facility.

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