IAEA Mission Says Belarus Committed to Nuclear Safety; Further Regulatory Strengthening Needed Ahead of Reactor Start

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of safety experts said Belarus should complete ongoing work to ensure effective regulatory oversight of its first nuclear power plant when it starts operating later this decade. The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team today concluded a 12-day mission to assess the regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in the Republic of Belarus, which the IAEA has called one of the most advanced nuclear “newcomer” countries. ….