IAEA Mission Sees Improved Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulation in Bulgaria, More Work Needed

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Bulgaria’s nuclear safety regulatory system has improved significantly in recent years, but added that the regulatory body’s high staff turnover remained a concern.
The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team today concluded a seven-day follow-up mission to assess the regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in Bulgaria, reviewing developments since a previous mission in 2013. …