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Acceptance

"Acceptance" or "approval" of a treaty express the consent of a state to be bound by a treaty and have the same legal effect as ratification. In the practice of certain states acceptance and approval have been used instead of ratification when, at a national level, constitutional law does not require the treaty to be ratified by the head of state.

Accession

"Accession" is the act whereby a state accepts the opportunity to become a party to a treaty which that state has not signed prior to its entry into force. Accession thus occurs after the treaty has entered into force and has the same legal effect as ratification, acceptance or approval. The conditions under which accession may occur and the procedure involved depend on the provisions of the treaty.

Accountability systems

Accountability systems should encourage the recognition that safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just the safety departments, or for that matter, the leaders.

ADDIE

Alternative acronym for systematic approach to training – analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Commonly used outside the nuclear industry.

ADDIE

Alternative acronym for systematic approach to training – analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Commonly used outside the nuclear industry.

ADDIE

Alternative acronym for systematic approach to training – analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Commonly used outside the nuclear industry.

ADDIE

Alternative acronym for systematic approach to training – analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Commonly used outside the nuclear industry.

ADDIE

Alternative acronym for systematic approach to training – analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Commonly used outside the nuclear industry.

Approval

"Acceptance" or "approval" of a treaty express the consent of a state to be bound by a treaty and have the same legal effect as ratification. In the practice of certain states acceptance and approval have been used instead of ratification when, at a national level, constitutional law does not require the treaty to be ratified by the head of state.

Basic assumptions

Basic assumptions lie are fundamental beliefs often taken for granted and subscribed to unconsciously by most people in a cultural group. Basic assumptions include general perceptions, thoughts and feelings and are the ultimate source of values and actions.

Behaviour

Behaviour is the observable and measureable outcome of culture. While behaviour can be altered by procedures and regulations, this will not fundamentally change a culture.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is the setting of standards of achievement against which similar processes and activities must be measured or judged.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is the setting of standards of achievement against which similar processes and activities must be measured or judged.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is the setting of standards of achievement against which similar processes and activities must be measured or judged.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is the setting of standards of achievement against which similar processes and activities must be measured or judged.

Benchmarking

Benchmarking is the setting of standards of achievement against which similar processes and activities must be measured or judged.

Bid evaluation

An appraisal to determine whether or not an invited bid is capable of producing the desired product or service of a stated quality and what rank may be assigned to it relative to other invited bids offered at the same time (from IAEA TRS-396).

Bid evaluation

An appraisal to determine whether or not an invited bid is capable of producing the desired product or service of a stated quality and what rank may be assigned to it relative to other invited bids offered at the same time (from IAEA TRS-396).

BIS

Bid invitation specification: A detailed description of equipment, components and services for a project, provided by the buyer to the prospective suppliers which are invited to bid. The information should be as complete as possible so that the suppliers obtain a clear understanding of what the buyer wishes to purchase, what its requirements are and what the conditions and circumstances are under which the suppliers’ tasks are expected to be performed. Furthermore, the specification is intended to present to the bidders the buyer’s request for information in a manner that will facilitate the buyer’s bid evaluation. Finally, the specification is intended to serve as the basis for the contract documents, which are drawn up with the successful bidder (adapted from IAEA TRS-396).

BIS

Bid invitation specification: A detailed description of equipment, components and services for a project, provided by the buyer to the prospective suppliers which are invited to bid. The information should be as complete as possible so that the suppliers obtain a clear understanding of what the buyer wishes to purchase, what its requirements are and what the conditions and circumstances are under which the suppliers’ tasks are expected to be performed. Furthermore, the specification is intended to present to the bidders the buyer’s request for information in a manner that will facilitate the buyer’s bid evaluation. Finally, the specification is intended to serve as the basis for the contract documents, which are drawn up with the successful bidder (adapted from IAEA TRS-396).

BIS

Bid Invitation Specification

BIS

Bid Invitation Specification

BIS

Bid invitation specification.

Capable faults

A fault shall be considered capable if one or more of the following conditions applies:

  1. It shows evidence of past movement or movements (significant deformations and/or dislocations) of a recurring nature within such a period that it is reasonable to infer that further movements at or near the surface could occur. In highly active areas, where both earthquake data and geological data consistently reveal short earthquake recurrence intervals, periods of the order of tens of thousands of years may be appropriate for the assessment of capable faults. In less active areas, it is likely that much longer periods may be required.
  2. A structural relationship with a known capable fault has been demonstrated such that movement of the one may cause movement of the other at or near the surface.
  3. The maximum potential earthquake associated with a seismogenic structure is sufficiently large and at such a depth that it is reasonable to infer that, in the geodynamic setting of the site, movement at or near the surface could occur. (Source: NS-R 3).

Capacity building

An umbrella concept consisting of four essential elements: education and training; human resource development; knowledge management; knowledge networks.

Capacity building

An umbrella concept consisting of four essential elements: education and training; human resource development; knowledge management; knowledge networks.

Capacity building

An umbrella concept consisting of four essential elements: education and training; human resource development; knowledge management; knowledge networks.

Capacity building

An umbrella concept consisting of four essential elements: education and training; human resource development; knowledge management; knowledge networks.

Capacity building

An umbrella concept consisting of four essential elements: education and training; human resource development; knowledge management; knowledge networks.

Cementation of radioactive waste

Cementation is the process of solidifying radioactive waste by using cement. See also solidification.

Cementation of radioactive waste

Cementation is the process of solidifying radioactive waste by using cement.

See also solidification.

Cementation of radioactive waste

Cementation is the process of solidifying radioactive waste by using cement. See also solidification.

Cementation of radioactive waste

Cementation is the process of solidifying radioactive waste by using cement. See also solidification.

Cementation of radioactive waste

Cementation is the process of solidifying radioactive waste by using cement. See also solidification.

Compaction of radioactive waste

Compaction is a treatment method where the bulk volume of a compressible material is reduced by application of external pressure – hence an increase in its density (mass per unit volume).

Compaction of radioactive waste

Compaction is a treatment method where the bulk volume of a compressible material is reduced by application of external pressure – hence an increase in its density (mass per unit volume).

Compaction of radioactive waste

Compaction is a treatment method where the bulk volume of a compressible material is reduced by application of external pressure – hence an increase in its density (mass per unit volume).

Compaction of radioactive waste

Compaction is a treatment method where the bulk volume of a compressible material is reduced by application of external pressure – hence an increase in its density (mass per unit volume).

Compaction of radioactive waste

Compaction is a treatment method where the bulk volume of a compressible material is reduced by application of external pressure – hence an increase in its density (mass per unit volume).

Competence (Competency)

Competence is the ability to put skills, knowledge and attitudes, into practice in order to perform activities or a job in an effective and efficient manner within an occupation or job position to identified standards. (Competency) may be developed through a combination of education, experience and training.

Competence (Competency)

Competence is the ability to put skills, knowledge and attitudes, into practice in order to perform activities or a job in an effective and efficient manner within an occupation or job position to identified standards. (Competency) may be developed through a combination of education, experience and training.

Competence (Competency)

Competence is the ability to put skills, knowledge and attitudes, into practice in order to perform activities or a job in an effective and efficient manner within an occupation or job position to identified standards. Competency may be developed through a combination of education, experience and training.

Competence (Competency)

Competence is the ability to put skills, knowledge and attitudes, into practice in order to perform activities or a job in an effective and efficient manner within an occupation or job position to identified standards. (Competency) may be developed through a combination of education, experience and training.

Competence (Competency)

Competence is the ability to put skills, knowledge and attitudes, into practice in order to perform activities or a job in an effective and efficient manner within an occupation or job position to identified standards. Competency may be developed through a combination of education, experience and training.

Comprehensive energy planning

Comprehensive energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of energy systems. It considers all energy supply technologies (fossil, renewable and nuclear) as well as the necessary fuels or flows and demand side management on a life cycle basis (including pre- and post-operational aspects such as decommissioning and waste disposal).

Comprehensive energy planning

Comprehensive energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of energy systems. It considers all energy supply technologies (fossil, renewable and nuclear) as well as the necessary fuels or flows and demand side management on a life cycle basis (including pre- and post-operational aspects such as decommissioning and waste disposal).

Comprehensive energy planning

Comprehensive energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of energy systems. It considers all energy supply technologies (fossil, renewable and nuclear) as well as the necessary fuels or flows and demand side management on a life cycle basis (including pre- and post-operational aspects such as decommissioning and waste disposal).

Comprehensive energy planning

Comprehensive energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of energy systems. It considers all energy supply technologies (fossil, renewable and nuclear) as well as the necessary fuels or flows and demand side management on a life cycle basis (including pre- and post-operational aspects such as decommissioning and waste disposal).

Comprehensive report

A report prepared by the NEPIO that evaluates the status of a country across all 19 infrastructure and related issues and provides a recommendation to the government about whether to proceed with the development of a nuclear power programme. If the report recommends a positive national decision, it will also define and justify a national strategy for nuclear power development.

Comprehensive report

A report prepared by the NEPIO that evaluates the status of a country across all 19 infrastructure and related issues and provides a recommendation to the government about whether to proceed with the development of a nuclear power programme. If the report recommends a positive national decision, it will also define and justify a national strategy for nuclear power development.

Comprehensive report

A report prepared by the NEPIO that evaluates the status of a country across all 19 infrastructure and related issues and provides a recommendation to the government about whether to proceed with the development of a Nuclear Power Programme. If the report recommends a positive national decision, it will also define and justify a national strategy for nuclear power development.

Comprehensive report

A report prepared by the NEPIO that evaluates the status of a country across all 19 infrastructure and related issues and provides a reccomendation to the government about whether to proceed with the development of a nuclear power programme. If the report recommends a positive national decision, it will also define and justify a national strategy for nuclear power development.

Conditioning of waste

Those operations that produce a waste package suitable for handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. Conditioning may include the conversion of the waste to a solid waste form, enclosure of the waste in containers, and, if necessary, providing an overpack. See also immobilization.

Conditioning of waste

Those operations that produce a waste package suitable for handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. Conditioning may include the conversion of the waste to a solid waste form, enclosure of the waste in containers, and, if necessary, providing an overpack. See also immobilization.

Conditioning of waste

Those operations that produce a waste package suitable for handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. Conditioning may include the conversion of the waste to a solid waste form, enclosure of the waste in containers, and, if necessary, providing an overpack. See also immobilization.

Conditioning of waste

Those operations that produce a waste package suitable for handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. Conditioning may include the conversion of the waste to a solid waste form, enclosure of the waste in containers, and, if necessary, providing an overpack. See also immobilization.

Conditioning of waste

Those operations that produce a waste package suitable for handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. Conditioning may include the conversion of the waste to a solid waste form, enclosure of the waste in containers, and, if necessary, providing an overpack. See also immobilization.

Confinement of waste

A barrier which surrounds the main parts of a facility containing radioactive materials and which is designed to prevent or mitigate the uncontrolled release of radioactive material to the environment. Confinement is similar in meaning to containment, but confinement is typically used to refer to the barriers immediately surrounding the radioactive material, whereas containment refers to the additional layers of defense intended to prevent the radioactive materials reaching the environment if the confinement is breached.

Confinement of waste

A barrier which surrounds the main parts of a facility containing radioactive materials and which is designed to prevent or mitigate the uncontrolled release of radioactive material to the environment. Confinement is similar in meaning to containment, but confinement is typically used to refer to the barriers immediately surrounding the radioactive material, whereas containment refers to the additional layers of defense intended to prevent the radioactive materials reaching the environment if the confinement is breached.

Confinement of waste

A barrier which surrounds the main parts of a facility containing radioactive materials and which is designed to prevent or mitigate the uncontrolled release of radioactive material to the environment. Confinement is similar in meaning to containment, but confinement is typically used to refer to the barriers immediately surrounding the radioactive material, whereas containment refers to the additional layers of defense intended to prevent the radioactive materials reaching the environment if the confinement is breached.

Confinement of waste

A barrier which surrounds the main parts of a facility containing radioactive materials and which is designed to prevent or mitigate the uncontrolled release of radioactive material to the environment. Confinement is similar in meaning to containment, but confinement is typically used to refer to the barriers immediately surrounding the radioactive material, whereas containment refers to the additional layers of defense intended to prevent the radioactive materials reaching the environment if the confinement is breached.

Confinement of waste

A barrier which surrounds the main parts of a facility containing radioactive materials and which is designed to prevent or mitigate the uncontrolled release of radioactive material to the environment. Confinement is similar in meaning to containment, but confinement is typically used to refer to the barriers immediately surrounding the radioactive material, whereas containment refers to the additional layers of defense intended to prevent the radioactive materials reaching the environment if the confinement is breached.

Construction

Construction is the process of manufacturing and assembling the components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and equipment, and the performance of associated tests.

Construction

Construction is the process of manufacturing and assembling the components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and equipment, and the performance of associated tests.

Construction

Construction is the process of manufacturing and assembling the components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and equipment, and the performance of associated tests.

Construction

Construction is the process of manufacturing and assembling the components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and equipment, and the performance of associated tests.

Construction

Construction is the process of manufacturing and assembling the components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and equipment, and the performance of associated tests.

Construction management

Construction management is the set up and implementation of a management system for the construction phase of a Nuclear Power Programme. The system identifies policies, standards and procedures for all individuals and organizations working on the applicable project.

Construction management

Construction management is the set up and implementation of a management system for the construction phase of a Nuclear Power Programme. The system identifies policies, standards and procedures for all individuals and organizations working on the applicable project.

Construction management

Construction management is the set up and implementation of a management system for the construction phase of a Nuclear Power Programme. The system identifies policies, standards and procedures for all individuals and organizations working on the applicable project.

Construction management

Construction management is the set up and implementation of a management system for the construction phase of a Nuclear Power Programme. The system identifies policies, standards and procedures for all individuals and organizations working on the applicable project.

Construction management

Construction management is the set up and implementation of a management system for the construction phase of a Nuclear Power Programme. The system identifies policies, standards and procedures for all individuals and organizations working on the applicable project.

Containment of waste

Methods or physical structures designed to prevent the dispersion of radioactive substances. Although approximately synonymous with confinement, containment is normally used to refer to methods or structures that prevent radioactive substances being dispersed in the environment if confinement fails. See confinement for a more extensive discussion.

Containment of waste

Methods or physical structures designed to prevent the dispersion of radioactive substances. Although approximately synonymous with confinement, containment is normally used to refer to methods or structures that prevent radioactive substances being dispersed in the environment if confinement fails. See confinement for a more extensive discussion.

Containment of waste

Methods or physical structures designed to prevent the dispersion of radioactive substances. Although approximately synonymous with confinement, containment is normally used to refer to methods or structures that prevent radioactive substances being dispersed in the environment if confinement fails. See confinement for a more extensive discussion.

Containment of waste

Methods or physical structures designed to prevent the dispersion of radioactive substances. Although approximately synonymous with confinement, containment is normally used to refer to methods or structures that prevent radioactive substances being dispersed in the environment if confinement fails. See confinement for a more extensive discussion.

Containment of waste

Methods or physical structures designed to prevent the dispersion of radioactive substances. Although approximately synonymous with confinement, containment is normally used to refer to methods or structures that prevent radioactive substances being dispersed in the environment if confinement fails. See confinement for a more extensive discussion.

Continual improvement

Continual improvement refers to the process of continually identifying reasons for improvement and implementing changes to improve processes.

Continual improvement

Continual improvement refers to the process of continually identifying reasons for improvement and implementing changes to improve processes.

Continual improvement

Continual improvement refers to the process of continually identifying reasons for improvement and implementing changes to improve processes.

Continual improvement

Continual improvement refers to the process of continually identifying reasons for improvement and implementing changes to improve processes.

Continual improvement

Continual improvement refers to the process of continually identifying reasons for improvement and implementing changes to improve processes.

Contract

An agreement between the buyer and the contractor(s), incorporating by reference the BIS and including modifications thereto as agreed from time to time by the parties to the agreement (from IAEA TRS-396).

Contract

An agreement between the buyer and the contractor(s), incorporating by reference the BIS and including modifications thereto as agreed from time to time by the parties to the agreement (from IAEA TRS-396).

Contractor

A bidder whose bid has been accepted by the buyer, with or without modifications, and which enters into a contract with the buyer (from IAEA TRS-396).

Contractor

A bidder whose bid has been accepted by the buyer, with or without modifications, and which enters into a contract with the buyer (from IAEA TRS-396).

Corrective and preventive actions

The causes of non-conformances must be determined and remedial actions taken to prevent their recurrence. Corrective actions for eliminating non-conformances must be determined and implemented. Preventive actions to eliminate the causes of potential non-conformances must also be determined and taken.

Corrective and preventive actions

The causes of non-conformances must be determined and remedial actions taken to prevent their recurrence. Corrective actions for eliminating non-conformances must be determined and implemented. Preventive actions to eliminate the causes of potential non-conformances must also be determined and taken.

Corrective and preventive actions

The causes of non-conformances must be determined and remedial actions taken to prevent their recurrence. Corrective actions for eliminating non-conformances must be determined and implemented. Preventive actions to eliminate the causes of potential non-conformances must also be determined and taken.

Counterfeit

Products that are intentionally manufactured, refurbished or altered to imitate original products or services without authorization in order to pass themselves off as genuine. (from IAEA NP-T-3.21).

Counterfeit

Products that are intentionally manufactured, refurbished or altered to imitate original products or services without authorization in order to pass themselves off as genuine. (from IAEA NP-T-3.21).

Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM calculates the longest path of planned activities from the beginning to the end of the project, incorporating the earliest and latest that each activity could start and finish without extending the project schedule.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM calculates the longest path of planned activities from the beginning to the end of the project, incorporating the earliest and latest that each activity could start and finish without extending the project schedule.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM calculates the longest path of planned activities from the beginning to the end of the project, incorporating the earliest and latest that each activity could start and finish without extending the project schedule.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM calculates the longest path of planned activities from the beginning to the end of the project, incorporating the earliest and latest that each activity could start and finish without extending the project schedule.

Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM calculates the longest path of planned activities from the beginning to the end of the project, incorporating the earliest and latest that each activity could start and finish without extending the project schedule.

Culture

Culture is the deepest, often unconscious part of a group and is therefore, less tangible and less visible than behaviours.

Culture for Safety

Culture for Safety refers to the general concept of culture in an organization and its influence on safety performance.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning represents the final phase in the lifecycle of a nuclear facility. It includes administrative and technical actions taken to allow the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility. This does not apply to a repository or to certain nuclear facilities used for mining and milling of radioactive materials, for which closure is used.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning represents the final phase in the lifecycle of a nuclear facility. It includes administrative and technical actions taken to allow the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility. This does not apply to a repository or to certain nuclear facilities used for mining and milling of radioactive materials, for which closure is used.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning represents the final phase in the lifecycle of a nuclear facility. It includes administrative and technical actions taken to allow the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility. This does not apply to a repository or to certain nuclear facilities used for mining and milling of radioactive materials, for which closure is used.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning represents the final phase in the lifecycle of a nuclear facility. It includes administrative and technical actions taken to allow the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility. This does not apply to a repository or to certain nuclear facilities used for mining and milling of radioactive materials, for which closure is used.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning represents the final phase in the lifecycle of a nuclear facility. It includes administrative and technical actions taken to allow the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility. This does not apply to a repository or to certain nuclear facilities used for mining and milling of radioactive materials, for which closure is used.

Decommissioning

Decommissioning refers to the steps leading to the release of a facility, other than a disposal facility, from regulatory control. These steps include the processes of decontamination and dismantling (Article 2.(b) of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on teh Safety of Radioactive Waste Management).

Deterministic Effects

Deterministic effects are the short-term effects of high-level radiation exposure. They include burns, nausea, redness of the skin, hair loss and decreased organ function. These effects become more severe as exposure is increased.

Deterministic Effects

Deterministic effects are the short-term effects of high-level radiation exposure. They include burns, nausea, redness of the skin, hair loss and decreased organ function. These effects become more severe as exposure is increased.

Deterministic Effects

Deterministic effects are the short-term effects of high-level radiation exposure. They include burns, nausea, redness of the skin, hair loss and decreased organ function. These effects become more severe as exposure is increased.

Deterministic Effects

Deterministic effects are the short-term effects of high-level radiation exposure. They include burns, nausea, redness of the skin, hair loss and decreased organ function. These effects become more severe as exposure is increased.

Deterministic Effects

Deterministic effects are the short-term effects of high-level radiation exposure. They include burns, nausea, redness of the skin, hair loss and decreased organ function. These effects become more severe as exposure is increased.

Disposal (of waste)

Disposal is the placement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention of retrieval. Radioactive waste disposal aims at emplacing waste in a facility which ensures long-term safety through a system of multiple natural and artificial barriers working together to prevent radioactivity from escaping.

Disposal (of waste)

Disposal is the placement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention of retrieval. Radioactive waste disposal aims at emplacing waste in a facility which ensures long-term safety through a system of multiple natural and artificial barriers working together to prevent radioactivity from escaping.

Disposal (of waste)

Disposal is the placement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention of retrieval. Radioactive waste disposal aims at emplacing waste in a facility which ensures long-term safety through a system of multiple natural and artificial barriers working together to prevent radioactivity from escaping.

Disposal (of waste)

Disposal is the placement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention of retrieval. Radioactive waste disposal aims at emplacing waste in a facility which ensures long-term safety through a system of multiple natural and artificial barriers working together to prevent radioactivity from escaping.

Disposal (of waste)

Disposal is the placement of waste in an appropriate facility without the intention of retrieval. Radioactive waste disposal aims at emplacing waste in a facility which ensures long-term safety through a system of multiple natural and artificial barriers working together to prevent radioactivity from escaping.

Disused radioactive source

Is a source no longer suitable for its intended purpose as a result of radioactive decay.

Disused radioactive source

Is a source no longer suitable for its intended purpose as a result of radioactive decay.

Disused radioactive source

Is a source no longer suitable for its intended purpose as a result of radioactive decay.

Disused radioactive source

Is a source no longer suitable for its intended purpose as a result of radioactive decay.

Disused radioactive source

Is a source no longer suitable for its intended purpose as a result of radioactive decay.

Disused source

A disused source is a radioactive source that is no longer used, and is not intended to be used, for the practice for which an authorization has been granted (Article I.1. of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources).

Domain

A Domain: an area of control or a sphere of knowledge. In the context of learning, a domain is a way to differentiate the individual types of learning (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).

Domain

A Domain: an area of control or a sphere of knowledge. In the context of learning, a domain is a way to differentiate the individual types of learning (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).

Domain

A Domain: an area of control or a sphere of knowledge. In the context of learning, a domain is a way to differentiate the individual types of learning (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).

Domain

A Domain: an area of control or a sphere of knowledge. In the context of learning, a domain is a way to differentiate the individual types of learning (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).

Domain

A Domain: an area of control or a sphere of knowledge. In the context of learning, a domain is a way to differentiate the individual types of learning (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor).

EAL - Emergency Action Level

An EAL is a predetermined observable criterion, which if met, triggers the appropriate classification of the emergency and corresponding response actions. EALs are based on the information that is observable by the control room operators and is indicative of the possibility of damage to the fuel in the reactor core or in the spent fuel pool.

EAL - Emergency Action Level

An EAL is a predetermined observable criterion, which if met, triggers the appropriate classification of the emergency and corresponding response actions. EALs are based on the information that is observable by the control room operators and is indicative of the possibility of damage to the fuel in the reactor core or in the spent fuel pool.

EAL - Emergency Action Level

An EAL is a predetermined observable criterion, which if met, triggers the appropriate classification of the emergency and corresponding response actions. EALs are based on the information that is observable by the control room operators and is indicative of the possibility of damage to the fuel in the reactor core or in the spent fuel pool.

EAL - Emergency Action Level

An EAL is a predetermined observable criterion, which if met, triggers the appropriate classification of the emergency and corresponding response actions. EALs are based on the information that is observable by the control room operators and is indicative of the possibility of damage to the fuel in the reactor core or in the spent fuel pool.

EAL - Emergency Action Level

An EAL is a predetermined observable criterion, which if met, triggers the appropriate classification of the emergency and corresponding response actions. EALs are based on the information that is observable by the control room operators and is indicative of the possibility of damage to the fuel in the reactor core or in the spent fuel pool.

ECA

Export Credit Agency.

ECA

Export Credit Agency.

ECA

Export Credit Agency.

ECA

Export Credit Agency.

ECA

Export Credit Agency.

EDA

Energy Demand Analysis

EDA

Energy Demand Analysis.

EDA

Energy Demand Analysis.

EDA

Energy Demand Analysis

EDA

Energy Demand Analysis.

Effective kilogram

"Effective kilogram" means a special unit used in safeguarding nuclear material. The quantity in "effective kilograms" is obtained by taking:

(a) For plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
(b) For uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1%) and above, its weight in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
(c) For uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1%) and above 0.005 (0.5 % ), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001; and
(d) For depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.595) or below, and for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.

Effective kilogram

"Effective kilogram" means a special unit used in safeguarding nuclear material. The quantity in "effective kilograms" is obtained by taking:

  1. For plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
  2. For uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1%) and above, its weight in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
  3. For uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1%) and above 0.005 (0.5%), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001; and
  4. For depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.595) or below, and for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.

Effective kilogram

"Effective kilogram" means a special unit used in safeguarding nuclear material. The quantity in "effective kilograms" is obtained by taking:

  1. For plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
  2. For uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1%) and above, its weight in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
  3. For uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1%) and above 0.005 (0.5%), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001; and
  4. For depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.595) or below, and for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.

Effective kilogram

"Effective kilogram" means a special unit used in safeguarding nuclear material. The quantity in "effective kilograms" is obtained by taking:

(a) For plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
(b) For uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1%) and above, its weight in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
(c) For uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1%) and above 0.005 (0.5 % ), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001; and
(d) For depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.595) or below, and for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.

Effective kilogram

"Effective kilogram" means a special unit used in safeguarding nuclear material. The quantity in "effective kilograms" is obtained by taking:

  1. For plutonium, its weight in kilograms;
  2. For uranium with an enrichment of 0.01 (1%) and above, its weight in kilograms multiplied by the square of its enrichment;
  3. For uranium with an enrichment below 0.01 (1%) and above 0.005 (0.5%), its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.0001; and
  4. For depleted uranium with an enrichment of 0.005 (0.595) or below, and for thorium, its weight in kilograms multiplied by 0.00005.

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment.

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment.

Emergency

Non-routine situation requiring prompt action to mitigate a hazard for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment.

Emergency

Non-routine situation requiring prompt action to mitigate a hazard for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment.

Emergency

Non-routine situation requiring prompt action to mitigate a hazard for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment.

Emergency

Non-routine situation requiring prompt action to mitigate a hazard for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment.

Emergency

Non-routine situation requiring prompt action to mitigate a hazard for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment.

Emergency planning

One of the infrastructure issues that needs to be considered during the siting process. Before a nuclear power plant can be commissioned, emergency planning provisions have to be fully in place. This includes protocols with local and national government, incorporating appropriate international arrangements.

Emergency Preparedness

The capability to take actions that will effectively mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment.

Emergency Preparedness

The capability to take actions that will effectively mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment.

Emergency Preparedness

The capability to take actions that will effectively mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment.

Emergency Preparedness

The capability to take actions that will effectively mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment.

Emergency Preparedness

The capability to take actions that will effectively mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment.

Emergency Response

The performance of actions to mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment. It may also provide a basis for the resumption of normal social and economic activity.

Emergency Response

The performance of actions to mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment. It may also provide a basis for the resumption of normal social and economic activity.

Emergency Response

The performance of actions to mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment. It may also provide a basis for the resumption of normal social and economic activity.

Emergency Response

The performance of actions to mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment. It may also provide a basis for the resumption of normal social and economic activity.

Emergency Response

The performance of actions to mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property and the environment. It may also provide a basis for the resumption of normal social and economic activity.

Enabling objective

A statement of intent, especially the expected outcome of a segment of training. Developed from individual or grouped knowledge skills and attitudes to describe the behaviour necessary for a trainee to fulfil or achieve the relevant terminal objectives.

Enabling objective

A statement of intent, especially the expected outcome of a segment of training. Developed from individual or grouped knowledge skills and attitudes to describe the behaviour necessary for a trainee to fulfil or achieve the relevant terminal objectives.

Enabling objective

A statement of intent, especially the expected outcome of a segment of training. Developed from individual or grouped knowledge skills and attitudes to describe the behaviour necessary for a trainee to fulfil or achieve the relevant terminal objectives.

Enabling objective

A statement of intent, especially the expected outcome of a segment of training. Developed from individual or grouped knowledge skills and attitudes to describe the behaviour necessary for a trainee to fulfil or achieve the relevant terminal objectives.

Enabling objective

A statement of intent, especially the expected outcome of a segment of training. Developed from individual or grouped knowledge skills and attitudes to describe the behaviour necessary for a trainee to fulfil or achieve the relevant terminal objectives.

Energy mix

The combination of sources of energy used by a country.

Energy mix

The combination of sources of energy used by a country.

Energy mix

The combination of sources of energy used by a country.

Energy mix

The combination of sources of energy used by a country.

Energy planning

Energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of a national energy system. It is a repetitive and interactive process used to analyse, develop, monitor and update a country’s energy mix.

Energy planning

Energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of a national energy system. It is a repetitive and interactive process used to analyse, develop, monitor and update a country’s energy mix.

Energy planning

Energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of a national energy system. It is a repetitive and interactive process used to analyse, develop, monitor and update a country’s energy mix.

Energy planning

Energy planning is the systematic analysis of all the factors that influence the evolution of a national energy system. It is a repetitive and interactive process used to analyse, develop, monitor and update a country’s energy mix.

Environmental impact assessment

An assessment of the impact of the various nuclear technologies on the local environment.

Environmental impact assessment

An assessment of the impact of the various nuclear technologies on the local environment.

Environmental impact assessment

An assessment of the impact of the various nuclear technologies on the local environment.

Environmental impact assessment

An assessment of the impact of the various nuclear technologies on the local environment.

Environmental Impact Assessment

An assessment of the impact of the various nuclear technologies on the local environment.

EPC

Engineering Procurement Construction.

EPC

Engineering Procurement Construction.

EPC

Engineering Procurement Construction.

EPC

Engineering Procurement Construction.

EPC

Engineering Procurement Construction.

EPR framework

A set of policies that define a State’s capability and actions to be taken in reaction to a radiation emergency.

EPR framework

A set of policies that define a State’s capability and actions to be taken in reaction to a radiation emergency.

EPR framework

A set of policies that define a State’s capability and actions to be taken in reaction to a radiation emergency.

EPR framework

A set of policies that define a State’s capability and actions to be taken in reaction to a radiation emergency.

EPR framework

A set of policies that define a State’s capability and actions to be taken in reaction to a radiation emergency.

Espoused values

Espoused values are the principles that are adopted, expressed and supported by a person or organization such as strategies, goals and philosophies.

Exclusionary criteria

Exclusionary criteria are decisive factors that help to narrow down impractical locations for siting.

Exempt waste (EW)

Exempt waste is released from regulatory control in accordance with exemption principles. Exempt waste contains such small concentrations of radionuclides that it does not require provisions for radiation protection, irrespective of whether the waste is disposed of in conventional landfills or recycled. Such material can be cleared from regulatory control and does not require any further consideration from a regulatory control perspective.

Exempt waste (EW)

Exempt waste is released from regulatory control in accordance with exemption principles. Exempt waste contains such small concentrations of radionuclides that it does not require provisions for radiation protection, irrespective of whether the waste is disposed of in conventional landfills or recycled. Such material can be cleared from regulatory control and does not require any further consideration from a regulatory control perspective.

Exempt waste (EW)

Exempt waste is released from regulatory control in accordance with exemption principles. Exempt waste contains such small concentrations of radionuclides that it does not require provisions for radiation protection, irrespective of whether the waste is disposed of in conventional landfills or recycled. Such material can be cleared from regulatory control and does not require any further consideration from a regulatory control perspective.

Exempt waste (EW)

Exempt waste is released from regulatory control in accordance with exemption principles. Exempt waste contains such small concentrations of radionuclides that it does not require provisions for radiation protection, irrespective of whether the waste is disposed of in conventional landfills or recycled. Such material can be cleared from regulatory control and does not require any further consideration from a regulatory control perspective.

Exempt waste (EW)

Exempt waste is released from regulatory control in accordance with exemption principles. Exempt waste contains such small concentrations of radionuclides that it does not require provisions for radiation protection, irrespective of whether the waste is disposed of in conventional landfills or recycled. Such material can be cleared from regulatory control and does not require any further consideration from a regulatory control perspective.

Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR)

A report required for the application process for an operating licence in the Siting process.

FOAK design

First-of-a-kind design. The first plant in a country should not be this type of design and instead should be based on a reference plant that is already in operation.

Fraudulent

Products that are intentionally misrepresented with intent to deceive. Fraudulent items include items provided with incorrect identification or falsified and/or inaccurate certification. They may also include items sold by entities that have acquired the legal right to manufacture a specified quantity of an item but produce a larger quantity than authorized and sell the excess as legitimate inventory. (from IAEA NP-T-3.21).

Fraudulent

Products that are intentionally misrepresented with intent to deceive. Fraudulent items include items provided with incorrect identification or falsified and/or inaccurate certification. They may also include items sold by entities that have acquired the legal right to manufacture a specified quantity of an item but produce a larger quantity than authorized and sell the excess as legitimate inventory. (from IAEA NP-T-3.21).

FS - Feasibility study

A Feasibility study is a justification document for the acquisition of a nuclear power plant to be integrated into the electrical power generation capacity of a state.

FS - Feasibility study

A Feasibility study is a justification document for the acquisition of a nuclear power plant to be integrated into the electrical power generation capacity of a state.

FS - Feasibility study

A Feasibility study is a justification document for the acquisition of a nuclear power plant to be integrated into the electrical power generation capacity of a state.

FS - Feasibility study

A Feasibility study is a justification document for the acquisition of a nuclear power plant to be integrated into the electrical power generation capacity of a state.

FS - Feasibility study

A Feasibility study is a justification document for the acquisition of a nuclear power plant to be integrated into the electrical power generation capacity of a state.

Fundamentals (Safety)

The Fundamental Safety Principles document incorporates the 10 principles of safety.

Fundamentals (Safety)

The Fundamental Safety Principles document incorporates the 10 principles of safety.

Fundamentals (Safety)

The Fundamental Safety Principles document incorporates the 10 principles of safety.

Fundamentals (Safety)

The Fundamental Safety Principles document incorporates the 10 principles of safety.

Fundamentals (Safety)

The Fundamental Safety Principles document incorporates the 10 principles of safety.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule. It illustrates the beginning and end dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. These elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. A Gantt chart also displays the dependency relationship between activities.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule. It illustrates the beginning and end dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. These elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. A Gantt chart also displays the dependency relationship between activities.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule. It illustrates the beginning and end dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. These elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. A Gantt chart also displays the dependency relationship between activities.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule. It illustrates the beginning and end dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. These elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. A Gantt chart also displays the dependency relationship between activities.

Gantt chart

A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, which illustrates a project schedule. It illustrates the beginning and end dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. These elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. A Gantt chart also displays the dependency relationship between activities.

Global nuclear safety framework

A framework for achieving the worldwide implementation of a high level of safety at nuclear installations. Its core is the activities undertaken by each country to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear installations within its jurisdiction. But national efforts are and should be augmented by the activities of a variety of international enterprises that facilitate nuclear safety such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational networks, international standards setting organizations and other stakeholders.

Global nuclear safety framework

A framework for achieving the worldwide implementation of a high level of safety at nuclear installations. Its core is the activities undertaken by each country to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear installations within its jurisdiction. But national efforts are and should be augmented by the activities of a variety of international enterprises that facilitate nuclear safety such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational networks, international standards setting organizations and other stakeholders.

Global nuclear safety framework

A framework for achieving the worldwide implementation of a high level of safety at nuclear installations. Its core is the activities undertaken by each country to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear installations within its jurisdiction. But national efforts are and should be augmented by the activities of a variety of international enterprises that facilitate nuclear safety such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational networks, international standards setting organizations and other stakeholders.

Global nuclear safety framework

A framework for achieving the worldwide implementation of a high level of safety at nuclear installations. Its core is the activities undertaken by each country to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear installations within its jurisdiction. But national efforts are and should be augmented by the activities of a variety of international enterprises that facilitate nuclear safety such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational networks, international standards setting organizations and other stakeholders.

Global nuclear safety framework

A framework for achieving the worldwide implementation of a high level of safety at nuclear installations. Its core is the activities undertaken by each country to ensure the safety and security of the nuclear installations within its jurisdiction. But national efforts are and should be augmented by the activities of a variety of international enterprises that facilitate nuclear safety such as intergovernmental organizations, multinational networks, international standards setting organizations and other stakeholders.

Graded approach

The approach by which the level of analysis, documentation and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with the level of safety or risk involved.

Graded approach

The approach by which the level of analysis, documentation and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with the level of safety or risk involved.

Graded approach

The approach by which the level of analysis, documentation and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with the level of safety or risk involved.

Graded approach

The approach by which the level of analysis, documentation and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with the level of safety or risk involved.

Graded approach

The approach by which the level of analysis, documentation and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with the level of safety or risk involved.

Grading

Grading can be used in management systems so as to deploy appropriate resources according to the significance or complexity of each activity.

Grading

Grading can be used in management systems so as to deploy appropriate resources according to the significance or complexity of each activity.

Grading

Grading can be used in management systems so as to deploy appropriate resources according to the significance or complexity of each activity.

Grading

Grading can be used in management systems so as to deploy appropriate resources according to the significance or complexity of each activity.

Grading

Grading can be used in management systems so as to deploy appropriate resources according to the significance or complexity of each activity.

GS-R-3

GS-R 3 is an IAEA safety guide containing the IAEA's requirements for management systems.

GS-R-3

GS-R 3 is an IAEA safety guide containing the IAEA's requirements for management systems.

GS-R-3

GS-R 3 is an IAEA safety guide containing the IAEA's requirements for management systems.

GS-R-3

GS-R 3 is an IAEA safety guide containing the IAEA's requirements for management systems.

GS-R-3

GS-R 3 is an IAEA safety guide containing the IAEA's requirements for management systems.

Guides (Safety)

The safety guides provide detailed guidance on how to meet certain requirements and what sources are available to help meet those requirements.

Guides (Safety)

The safety guides provide detailed guidance on how to meet certain requirements and what sources are available to help meet those requirements.

Guides (Safety)

The safety guides provide detailed guidance on how to meet certain requirements and what sources are available to help meet those requirements.

Guides (Safety)

The safety guides provide detailed guidance on how to meet certain requirements and what sources are available to help meet those requirements.

Guides (Safety)

The safety guides provide detailed guidance on how to meet certain requirements and what sources are available to help meet those requirements.

Half-life

Half-life is the time for the activity of a specified radionuclide to decrease to half its original value.

Half-life

Half-life is the time for the activity of a specified radionuclide to decrease to half its original value.

Half-life

Half-life is the time for the activity of a specified radionuclide to decrease to half its original value.

Half-life

Half-life is the time for the activity of a specified radionuclide to decrease to half its original value.

Half-life

Half-life is the time for the activity of a specified radionuclide to decrease to half its original value.

High level waste (HLW)

High level waste is defined to be waste that contains such large concentrations of both short and long lived radionuclides that, compared to ILW, a greater degree of containment and isolation from the accessible environment is needed to ensure long term safety. Such containment and isolation is usually provided by the integrity and stability of deep geological disposal, with engineered barriers. HLW generates significant quantities of heat from radioactive decay, and normally continues to generate heat for several centuries. Heat dissipation is an important factor that has to be taken into account in the design of geological disposal facilities.

High level waste (HLW)

High level waste is defined to be waste that contains such large concentrations of both short and long lived radionuclides that, compared to ILW, a greater degree of containment and isolation from the accessible environment is needed to ensure long term safety. Such containment and isolation is usually provided by the integrity and stability of deep geological disposal, with engineered barriers. HLW generates significant quantities of heat from radioactive decay, and normally continues to generate heat for several centuries. Heat dissipation is an important factor that has to be taken into account in the design of geological disposal facilities.

High level waste (HLW)

High level waste is defined to be waste that contains such large concentrations of both short and long lived radionuclides that, compared to ILW, a greater degree of containment and isolation from the accessible environment is needed to ensure long term safety. Such containment and isolation is usually provided by the integrity and stability of deep geological disposal, with engineered barriers. HLW generates significant quantities of heat from radioactive decay, and normally continues to generate heat for several centuries. Heat dissipation is an important factor that has to be taken into account in the design of geological disposal facilities.

High level waste (HLW)

High level waste is defined to be waste that contains such large concentrations of both short and long lived radionuclides that, compared to ILW, a greater degree of containment and isolation from the accessible environment is needed to ensure long term safety. Such containment and isolation is usually provided by the integrity and stability of deep geological disposal, with engineered barriers. HLW generates significant quantities of heat from radioactive decay, and normally continues to generate heat for several centuries. Heat dissipation is an important factor that has to be taken into account in the design of geological disposal facilities.

High level waste (HLW)

High level waste is defined to be waste that contains such large concentrations of both short and long lived radionuclides that, compared to ILW, a greater degree of containment and isolation from the accessible environment is needed to ensure long term safety. Such containment and isolation is usually provided by the integrity and stability of deep geological disposal, with engineered barriers. HLW generates significant quantities of heat from radioactive decay, and normally continues to generate heat for several centuries. Heat dissipation is an important factor that has to be taken into account in the design of geological disposal facilities.

Hydrology

Data on hydrology (access to water) need to be analysed as part of the site assessment.

IAEA Statute

A declaration a Member State voluntarily signs, in which they agree to adhere to use nuclear power in a peaceful manner. Through the statute, the IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.

IAEA Statute

A declaration a Member State voluntarily signs, in which they agree to adhere to use nuclear power in a peaceful manner. Through the statute, the IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.

IAEA Statute

A declaration a Member State voluntarily signs, in which they agree to adhere to use nuclear power in a peaceful manner. Through the statute, the IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.

IAEA Statute

A declaration a Member State voluntarily signs, in which they agree to adhere to use nuclear power in a peaceful manner. Through the statute, the IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.

IAEA Statute

A declaration a Member State voluntarily signs, in which they agree to adhere to use nuclear power in a peaceful manner. Through the statute, the IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world.

IGA

Intergovernmental Agreements.

Immobilization of waste

Conversion of waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. The aim is to reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. See also conditioning.

Immobilization of waste

Conversion of waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. The aim is to reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. See also conditioning.

Immobilization of waste

Conversion of waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. The aim is to reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. See also conditioning.

Immobilization of waste

Conversion of waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. The aim is to reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. See also conditioning.

Immobilization of waste

Conversion of waste into a waste form by solidification, embedding or encapsulation. The aim is to reduce the potential for migration or dispersion of radionuclides during handling, transport, storage and/or disposal. See also conditioning.

Incident

Any unintended event, including operating errors, equipment failures, initiating events, accident precursors, near misses or other mishaps, or unauthorized act, malicious or non-malicious, the consequences or potential consequences of which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety.

Incident

Any unintended event, including operating errors, equipment failures, initiating events, accident precursors, near misses or other mishaps, or unauthorized act, malicious or non-malicious, the consequences or potential consequences of which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety.

Incident

Any unintended event, including operating errors, equipment failures, initiating events, accident precursors, near misses or other mishaps, or unauthorized act, malicious or non-malicious, the consequences or potential consequences of which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety.

Incident

Any unintended event, including operating errors, equipment failures, initiating events, accident precursors, near misses or other mishaps, or unauthorized act, malicious or non-malicious, the consequences or potential consequences of which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety.

Incident

Any unintended event, including operating errors, equipment failures, initiating events, accident precursors, near misses or other mishaps, or unauthorized act, malicious or non-malicious, the consequences or potential consequences of which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety.

Indigenous

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; activities which are carried out by the workforce of a Member State.

Indigenous

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; activities which are carried out by the workforce of a Member State.

Indigenous

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; activities which are carried out by the workforce of a Member State.

Indigenous

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; activities which are carried out by the workforce of a Member State.

Indigenous

Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; activities which are carried out by the workforce of a Member State.

Industrial involvement

Industrial involvement is defined as the sum of the entire industrial capability needed to support a safe and reliable Nuclear Power Programme, of which a subset is ‘local industrial involvement’, provided by local or national organizations.

Infrastructure milestone

The term ‘infrastructure milestone’ refers to the conditions necessary to demonstrate that the phase has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is a description of a set of conditions and does not have specific time implications.

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)

A holistic IAEA coordinated peer review conducted by a team of international experts, and it covers the comprehensive infrastructure required for building a Nuclear Power Programme, and helps the Member States determine their status and identify further development needs.

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)

A holistic IAEA coordinated peer review conducted by a team of international experts, and it covers the comprehensive infrastructure required for building a Nuclear Power Programme, and helps the Member States determine their status and identify further development needs.

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)

A holistic IAEA coordinated peer review conducted by a team of international experts, and it covers the comprehensive infrastructure required for building a Nuclear Power Programme, and helps the Member States determine their status and identify further development needs.

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)

A holistic IAEA coordinated peer review conducted by a team of international experts, and it covers the comprehensive infrastructure required for building a Nuclear Power Programme, and helps the Member States determine their status and identify further development needs.

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR)

A holistic IAEA coordinated peer review conducted by a team of international experts, and it covers the comprehensive infrastructure required for building a Nuclear Power Programme, and helps the Member States determine their status and identify further development needs.

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)

A peer review service designed to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety, and the security of radioactive sources by offering an integrated approach to the review of common aspects of any state’s national, legal and governmental framework and regulatory infrastructure for safety.

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)

A peer review service designed to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety, and the security of radioactive sources by offering an integrated approach to the review of common aspects of any state’s national, legal and governmental framework and regulatory infrastructure for safety.

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)

A peer review service designed to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety, and the security of radioactive sources by offering an integrated approach to the review of common aspects of any state’s national, legal and governmental framework and regulatory infrastructure for safety.

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)

A peer review service designed to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety, and the security of radioactive sources by offering an integrated approach to the review of common aspects of any state’s national, legal and governmental framework and regulatory infrastructure for safety.

Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)

A peer review service designed to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of national regulatory infrastructure for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety, and the security of radioactive sources by offering an integrated approach to the review of common aspects of any state’s national, legal and governmental framework and regulatory infrastructure for safety.

Integrated Review of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS)

A methodology has been developed to support Member States in the self-assessment of their national Infrastructure for safety against the IAEA Safety Guide SSG-16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.

Integrated Review of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS)

A methodology has been developed to support Member States in the self-assessment of their national Infrastructure for safety against the IAEA Safety Guide SSG-16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.

Integrated Review of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS)

A methodology has been developed to support Member States in the self-assessment of their national Infrastructure for safety against the IAEA Safety Guide SSG-16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.

Integrated Review of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS)

A methodology has been developed to support Member States in the self-assessment of their national Infrastructure for safety against the IAEA Safety Guide SSG-16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.

Integrated Review of Infrastructure for Safety (IRIS)

A methodology has been developed to support Member States in the self-assessment of their national Infrastructure for safety against the IAEA Safety Guide SSG-16 Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.

Intelligent Customer

An organization (or individual) that has the competence to specify the scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

Intelligent Customer

An organization (or individual) that has the competence to specify the scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

Intelligent Customer

An organization (or individual) that has the competence to specify the scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

Intelligent Customer

An organization (or individual) that has the competence to specify the scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

Intelligent Customer

An organization (or individual) that has the competence to specify the scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

Intermediate level waste (ILW)

Intermediate level waste is defined as waste that contains long lived radionuclides in quantities that need a greater degree of containment and isolation from the biosphere than is provided by near surface disposal. Disposal in a facility at a depth of between a few tens and a few hundreds of metres is indicated for ILW. Disposal at such depths has the potential to provide a long period of isolation from the accessible environment if both the natural barriers and the engineered barriers of the disposal system are selected properly. In particular, there is generally no detrimental effect of erosion at such depths in the short to medium term. Another important advantage of disposal at intermediate depths is that, in comparison to near surface disposal facilities suitable for LLW, the likelihood of inadvertent human intrusion is greatly reduced. Consequently, long term safety for disposal facilities at such intermediate depths will not depend on the application of institutional controls.

Intermediate level waste (ILW)

Intermediate level waste is defined as waste that contains long lived radionuclides in quantities that need a greater degree of containment and isolation from the biosphere than is provided by near surface disposal. Disposal in a facility at a depth of between a few tens and a few hundreds of metres is indicated for ILW. Disposal at such depths has the potential to provide a long period of isolation from the accessible environment if both the natural barriers and the engineered barriers of the disposal system are selected properly. In particular, there is generally no detrimental effect of erosion at such depths in the short to medium term. Another important advantage of disposal at intermediate depths is that, in comparison to near surface disposal facilities suitable for LLW, the likelihood of inadvertent human intrusion is greatly reduced. Consequently, long term safety for disposal facilities at such intermediate depths will not depend on the application of institutional controls.

Intermediate level waste (ILW)

Intermediate level waste is defined as waste that contains long lived radionuclides in quantities that need a greater degree of containment and isolation from the biosphere than is provided by near surface disposal.

Disposal in a facility at a depth of between a few tens and a few hundreds of metres is indicated for ILW. Disposal at such depths has the potential to provide a long period of isolation from the accessible environment if both the natural barriers and the engineered barriers of the disposal system are selected properly. In particular, there is generally no detrimental effect of erosion at such depths in the short to medium term.

Another important advantage of disposal at intermediate depths is that, in comparison to near surface disposal facilities suitable for LLW, the likelihood of inadvertent human intrusion is greatly reduced. Consequently, long term safety for disposal facilities at such intermediate depths will not depend on the application of institutional controls.

Intermediate level waste (ILW)

Intermediate level waste is defined as waste that contains long lived radionuclides in quantities that need a greater degree of containment and isolation from the biosphere than is provided by near surface disposal.

Disposal in a facility at a depth of between a few tens and a few hundreds of metres is indicated for ILW. Disposal at such depths has the potential to provide a long period of isolation from the accessible environment if both the natural barriers and the engineered barriers of the disposal system are selected properly. In particular, there is generally no detrimental effect of erosion at such depths in the short to medium term.

Another important advantage of disposal at intermediate depths is that, in comparison to near surface disposal facilities suitable for LLW, the likelihood of inadvertent human intrusion is greatly reduced. Consequently, long term safety for disposal facilities at such intermediate depths will not depend on the application of institutional controls.

Intermediate level waste (ILW)

Intermediate level waste is defined as waste that contains long lived radionuclides in quantities that need a greater degree of containment and isolation from the biosphere than is provided by near surface disposal.

Disposal in a facility at a depth of between a few tens and a few hundreds of metres is indicated for ILW. Disposal at such depths has the potential to provide a long period of isolation from the accessible environment if both the natural barriers and the engineered barriers of the disposal system are selected properly. In particular, there is generally no detrimental effect of erosion at such depths in the short to medium term.

Another important advantage of disposal at intermediate depths is that, in comparison to near surface disposal facilities suitable for LLW, the likelihood of inadvertent human intrusion is greatly reduced. Consequently, long term safety for disposal facilities at such intermediate depths will not depend on the application of institutional controls.

Interval scaling

A techique used in the Siting process. This builds on the Ordinal Scaling method by giving a ‘value’ for each criteria and each site which reflects the judgement of its suitability.

Ionising Radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ionpairs in biological material(s) (from the IAEA Safety Glossary).

Ionizing radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ion pairs in biological material(s).

Ionizing radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ion pairs in biological material(s).

Ionizing radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ion pairs in biological material(s).

Ionizing radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ion pairs in biological material(s).

Ionizing radiation

For the purposes of radiation protection, radiation capable of producing ion pairs in biological material(s).

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a standard for management systems which can be used by any organization.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a standard for management systems which can be used by any organization.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a standard for management systems which can be used by any organization.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a standard for management systems which can be used by any organization.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is a standard for management systems which can be used by any organization.

ISSAS

The IAEA SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS) provides requesting national authorities with recommendations and suggestions for improvements to their State systems for accountancy and control (SSACs) of nuclear material. The missions evaluate the regulatory, legislative, administrative and technical components of the SSAC at both the State and facility level, and assess how the SSAC meets the obligations contained in the State’s safeguards agreement and additional protocol.

ISSAS

The IAEA SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS) provides requesting national authorities with recommendations and suggestions for improvements to their State systems for accountancy and control (SSACs) of nuclear material. The missions evaluate the regulatory, legislative, administrative and technical components of the SSAC at both the State and facility level, and assess how the SSAC meets the obligations contained in the State’s safeguards agreement and additional protocol.

ISSAS

The IAEA SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS) provides requesting national authorities with recommendations and suggestions for improvements to their State systems for accountancy and control (SSACs) of nuclear material. The missions evaluate the regulatory, legislative, administrative and technical components of the SSAC at both the State and facility level, and assess how the SSAC meets the obligations contained in the State’s safeguards agreement and additional protocol.

ISSAS

The IAEA SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS) provides requesting national authorities with recommendations and suggestions for improvements to their State systems for accountancy and control (SSACs) of nuclear material. The missions evaluate the regulatory, legislative, administrative and technical components of the SSAC at both the State and facility level, and assess how the SSAC meets the obligations contained in the State’s safeguards agreement and additional protocol.

ISSAS

The IAEA SSAC Advisory Service (ISSAS) provides requesting national authorities with recommendations and suggestions for improvements to their State systems for accountancy and control (SSACs) of nuclear material. The missions evaluate the regulatory, legislative, administrative and technical components of the SSAC at both the State and facility level, and assess how the SSAC meets the obligations contained in the State’s safeguards agreement and additional protocol.

Job

The duties and tasks identified for, and performed by, an individual. A job can consist of many tasks.

Job

The duties and tasks identified for, and performed by, an individual. A job can consist of many tasks.

Job

The duties and tasks identified for, and performed by, an individual. A job can consist of many tasks.

Job

The duties and tasks identified for, and performed by, an individual. A job can consist of many tasks.

Job

The duties and tasks identified for, and performed by, an individual. A job can consist of many tasks.

Job analysis

A method used to produce a detailed list of duties and tasks required to complete a specific job.

Job analysis

A method used to produce a detailed list of duties and tasks required to complete a specific job.

Job analysis

A method used to produce a detailed list of duties and tasks required to complete a specific job.

Job analysis

A method used to produce a detailed list of duties and tasks required to complete a specific job.

Job analysis

A method used to produce a detailed list of duties and tasks required to complete a specific job.

Job competency analysis

A type of analysis that concentrates on the education, experience and competence required to perform a job to required standards, more suited to knowledge based work.

Job competency analysis

A type of analysis that concentrates on the education, experience and competence required to perform a job to required standards, more suited to knowledge based work.

Job competency analysis

A type of analysis that concentrates on the education, experience and competence required to perform a job to required standards, more suited to knowledge based work.

Job competency analysis

A type of analysis that concentrates on the education, experience and competence required to perform a job to required standards, more suited to knowledge based work.

Job competency analysis

A type of analysis that concentrates on the education, experience and competence required to perform a job to required standards, more suited to knowledge based work.

Key measurement point (KMP)

"Key measurement point" means a location where nuclear material appears in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory. "Key measurement points" thus include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storages in material balance areas.

Key measurement point (KMP)

"Key measurement point" means a location where nuclear material appears in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory. "Key measurement points" thus include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storages in material balance areas.

Key measurement point (KMP)

"Key measurement point" means a location where nuclear material appears
in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory.
"Key measurement points" thus include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storages in material balance areas.

Key measurement point (KMP)

"Key measurement point" means a location where nuclear material appears in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory. "Key measurement points" thus include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storages in material balance areas.

Key measurement point (KMP)

"Key measurement point" means a location where nuclear material appears in such a form that it may be measured to determine material flow or inventory.

"Key measurement points" thus include, but are not limited to, the inputs and outputs (including measured discards) and storages in material balance areas.

Knowledge management

The integrated, systematic approach to identifying, managing and sharing an organization’s knowledge, and enabling persons to create new knowledge collectively and thereby help achieve the objectives of that organization.

Knowledge management

The integrated, systematic approach to identifying, managing and sharing an organization’s knowledge, and enabling persons to create new knowledge collectively and thereby help achieve the objectives of that organization.

Knowledge management

The integrated, systematic approach to identifying, managing and sharing an organization’s knowledge, and enabling persons to create new knowledge collectively and thereby help achieve the objectives of that organization.

Knowledge management

The integrated, systematic approach to identifying, managing and sharing an organization’s knowledge, and enabling persons to create new knowledge collectively and thereby help achieve the objectives of that organization.

Knowledge management

The integrated, systematic approach to identifying, managing and sharing an organization’s knowledge, and enabling persons to create new knowledge collectively and thereby help achieve the objectives of that organization.

KSAs

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a particular job.

KSAs

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a particular job.

KSAs

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a particular job.

KSAs

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a particular job.

KSAs

Knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a particular job.

Legally binding

When an international instrument is legally binging, States are bound under international law by the obligations arising out of such instruments. States normally become bound to legally binding multilateral instruments (e.g. conventions, treaties) by way of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. With this step, the State becomes a State Party or a Contracting Party of the relevant instrument and is bound by it in its relations with other State Parties or Contracting Parties. IAEA safety standards and codes of conduct are not legally binding but may become legally binding for a State upon incorporation into its national law.

Local authority

The agency that would respond to the information received from the operator of a nuclear power plant. This agency has the authority in local area and would render all support in preparedness and response to radiation emergencies locally.

Local authority

The agency that would respond to the information received from the operator of a nuclear power plant. This agency has the authority in local area and would render all support in preparedness and response to radiation emergencies locally.

Local authority

The agency that would respond to the information received from the operator of a nuclear power plant. This agency has the authority in local area and would render all support in preparedness and response to radiation emergencies locally.

Local authority

The agency that would respond to the information received from the operator of a nuclear power plant. This agency has the authority in local area and would render all support in preparedness and response to radiation emergencies locally.

Local authority

The agency that would respond to the information received from the operator of a nuclear power plant. This agency has the authority in local area and would render all support in preparedness and response to radiation emergencies locally.

Locations outside facilities (LOFs)

Location outside facilities means any installation or location, which is not a facility, where nuclear material is customarily used in amounts of one effective kilogram or less.

Locations outside facilities (LOFs)

Location outside facilities means any installation or location, which is not a facility, where nuclear material is customarily used in amounts of one effective kilogram or less.

Locations outside facilities (LOFs)

Location outside facilities means any installation or location, which is not a facility, where nuclear material is customarily used in amounts of one effective kilogram or less.

Locations outside facilities (LOFs)

Location outside facilities means any installation or location, which is not a facility, where nuclear material is customarily used in amounts of one effective kilogram or less.

Locations outside facilities (LOFs)

Location outside facilities means any installation or location, which is not a facility, where nuclear material is customarily used in amounts of one effective kilogram or less.

Low level waste (LLW)

Low level waste is above clearance levels, but with limited amounts of long lived radionuclides. Such waste requires robust isolation and containment for periods of up to a few hundred years and is suitable for disposal in engineered near surface facilities. This class covers a very broad range of waste. LLW may include short lived radionuclides at higher levels of activity concentration, and also long lived radionuclides, but only at relatively low levels of activity concentration. Low level waste is waste that is suitable for near surface disposal. This class covers a very wide range of radioactive waste. It ranges from radioactive waste with an activity content level just above the level that is, not requiring shielding or particularly robust containment and isolation, to radioactive waste with a level of activity concentration such that shielding and more robust containment and isolation are necessary for periods up to several hundred years.

Low level waste (LLW)

Low level waste is above clearance levels, but with limited amounts of long lived radionuclides. Such waste requires robust isolation and containment for periods of up to a few hundred years and is suitable for disposal in engineered near surface facilities. This class covers a very broad range of waste. LLW may include short lived radionuclides at higher levels of activity concentration, and also long lived radionuclides, but only at relatively low levels of activity concentration.

Low level waste is waste that is suitable for near surface disposal. This class covers a very wide range of radioactive waste. It ranges from radioactive waste with an activity content level just above the level that is, not requiring shielding or particularly robust containment and isolation, to radioactive waste with a level of activity concentration such that shielding and more robust containment and isolation are necessary for periods up to several hundred years.

Low level waste (LLW)

Low level waste is above clearance levels, but with limited amounts of long lived radionuclides. Such waste requires robust isolation and containment for periods of up to a few hundred years and is suitable for disposal in engineered near surface facilities. This class covers a very broad range of waste. LLW may include short lived radionuclides at higher levels of activity concentration, and also long lived radionuclides, but only at relatively low levels of activity concentration.

Low level waste is waste that is suitable for near surface disposal. This class covers a very wide range of radioactive waste. It ranges from radioactive waste with an activity content level just above the level that is, not requiring shielding or particularly robust containment and isolation, to radioactive waste with a level of activity concentration such that shielding and more robust containment and isolation are necessary for periods up to several hundred years.

Low level waste (LLW)

Low level waste is above clearance levels, but with limited amounts of long lived radionuclides. Such waste requires robust isolation and containment for periods of up to a few hundred years and is suitable for disposal in engineered near surface facilities. This class covers a very broad range of waste. LLW may include short lived radionuclides at higher levels of activity concentration, and also long lived radionuclides, but only at relatively low levels of activity concentration.

Low level waste is waste that is suitable for near surface disposal. This class covers a very wide range of radioactive waste. It ranges from radioactive waste with an activity content level just above the level that is, not requiring shielding or particularly robust containment and isolation, to radioactive waste with a level of activity concentration such that shielding and more robust containment and isolation are necessary for periods up to several hundred years.

Low level waste (LLW)

Low level waste is above clearance levels, but with limited amounts of long lived radionuclides. Such waste requires robust isolation and containment for periods of up to a few hundred years and is suitable for disposal in engineered near surface facilities. This class covers a very broad range of waste. LLW may include short lived radionuclides at higher levels of activity concentration, and also long lived radionuclides, but only at relatively low levels of activity concentration.

Low level waste is waste that is suitable for near surface disposal. This class covers a very wide range of radioactive waste. It ranges from radioactive waste with an activity content level just above the level that is, not requiring shielding or particularly robust containment and isolation, to radioactive waste with a level of activity concentration such that shielding and more robust containment and isolation are necessary for periods up to several hundred years.

Major radiological release

The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactivity are released.

Major radiological release

The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactivity are released.

Major radiological release

The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactivity are released.

Major radiological release

The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactivity are released.

Major radiological release

The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactivity are released.

Management oversight

Management oversight refers to the oversight reviews and assessments of the performance of activities that managers carry out in their day-to-day line management activities.

Management oversight

Management oversight refers to the oversight reviews and assessments of the performance of activities that managers carry out in their day-to-day line management activities.

Management oversight

Management oversight refers to the oversight reviews and assessments of the performance of activities that managers carry out in their day-to-day line management activities.

Management oversight

Management oversight refers to the oversight reviews and assessments of the performance of activities that managers carry out in their day-to-day line management activities.

Management oversight

Management oversight refers to the oversight reviews and assessments of the performance of activities that managers carry out in their day-to-day line management activities.

Management system

A Management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements (system) for establishing policies and objectives and enabling the objectives to be achieved in an efficient and effective way.

The management system integrates all elements of an organization into one coherent system to enable all of the organization’s objectives to be achieved. These elements include the structure, resources and processes.

Management system

A Management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements (system) for establishing policies and objectives and enabling the objectives to be achieved in an efficient and effective way.

The management system integrates all elements of an organization into one coherent system to enable all of the organization’s objectives to be achieved. These elements include the structure, resources and processes.

Management system

A Management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements (system) for establishing policies and objectives and enabling the objectives to be achieved in an efficient and effective way.

The management system integrates all elements of an organization into one coherent system to enable all of the organization’s objectives to be achieved. These elements include the structure, resources and processes.

Management system

A Management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements (system) for establishing policies and objectives and enabling the objectives to be achieved in an efficient and effective way.

The management system integrates all elements of an organization into one coherent system to enable all of the organization’s objectives to be achieved. These elements include the structure, resources and processes.

Management system

A Management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements (system) for establishing policies and objectives and enabling the objectives to be achieved in an efficient and effective way. The management system integrates all elements of an organization into one coherent system to enable all of the organization’s objectives to be achieved. These elements include the structure, resources and processes.

Master service agreement

A contract reached between parties, in which they agree to most of the terms that will govern future transactions or future agreements. An MSA allows for faster negotiation of future transactions or agreements, so that the same contract terms need not be repetitively negotiated, and to negotiate only the deal-specific items.

Master service agreement

A contract reached between parties, in which they agree to most of the terms that will govern future transactions or future agreements. An MSA allows for faster negotiation of future transactions or agreements, so that the same contract terms need not be repetitively negotiated, and to negotiate only the deal-specific items.

Material balance areas

"Material balance area" means an area in or outside of a facility such that:

(a) The quantity of nuclear material in each transfer into or out of each "material balance area" can be determined; and
(b) The physical inventory of nuclear material in each "material balance area" can be determined when necessary, in accordance with specified procedures, in order that the material balance for Agency safeguards purposes can be established.

Material balance areas

"Material balance area" means an area in or outside of a facility such that:

  • The quantity of nuclear material in each transfer into or out of each "material balance area" can be determined; and
  • The physical inventory of nuclear material in each "material balance area" can be determined when necessary, in accordance with specified procedures, in order that the material balance for Agency safeguards purposes can be established.

Material balance areas

"Material balance area" means an area in or outside of a facility such that:

(a) The quantity of nuclear material in each transfer into or out of each "material balance area" can be determined; and
(b) The physical inventory of nuclear material in each "material balance area" can be determined when necessary, in accordance with specified procedures, in order that the material balance for Agency safeguards purposes can be established.

Material balance areas

"Material balance area" means an area in or outside of a facility such that:

  • The quantity of nuclear material in each transfer into or out of each "material balance area" can be determined; and
  • The physical inventory of nuclear material in each "material balance area" can be determined when necessary, in accordance with specified procedures, in order that the material balance for Agency safeguards purposes can be established.

Material balance areas

"Material balance area" means an area in or outside of a facility such that: (a) The quantity of nuclear material in each transfer into or out of each "material balance area" can be determined; and (b) The physical inventory of nuclear material in each "material balance area" can be determined when necessary, in accordance with specified procedures, in order that the material balance for Agency safeguards purposes can be established.

Member State

A State which demonstrates acceptance of the IAEA Statute and which is determined to be willing and able to carry out the obligations of membership by the General Conference of the Agency.

Member State

A State which demonstrates acceptance of the IAEA Statute and which is determined to be willing and able to carry out the obligations of membership by the General Conference of the Agency.

Member State

A State which demonstrates acceptance of the IAEA Statute and which is determined to be willing and able to carry out the obligations of membership by the General Conference of the Agency.

Member State

A State which demonstrates acceptance of the IAEA Statute and which is determined to be willing and able to carry out the obligations of membership by the General Conference of the Agency.

Member State

A State which demonstrates acceptance of the IAEA Statute and which is determined to be willing and able to carry out the obligations of membership by the General Conference of the Agency.

Meteorology

Data on meteorology (weather conditions) need to be analysed as part of the site assessment.

Milestone

The conditions necessary to demonstrate that a Phase in the implementation of a nuclear power programme has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is therefore a description of a set of conditions, without specific time based implications.

Milestone

The conditions necessary to demonstrate that a Phase in the implementation of a Nuclear Power Programme has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is therefore a description of a set of conditions, without specific time based implications.

Milestone

The conditions necessary to demonstrate that a Phase in the implementation of a nuclear power programme has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is therefore a description of a set of conditions, without specific time based implications.

Milestone

The conditions necessary to demonstrate that a Phase in the implementation of a nuclear power programme has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is therefore a description of a set of conditions, without specific time based implications.

Milestone

The conditions necessary to demonstrate that a Phase in the implementation of a nuclear power programme has been successfully completed. The ‘infrastructure milestone’ is therefore a description of a set of conditions, without specific time based implications.

Multi-contract

A multi-contract approach sees the owner or an architect/engineer assume overall responsibility for detailed engineering and plant construction. The owner or architect/engineer issues and manages a large number of contracts. Newcomer countries A country considering embarking on a Nuclear Power Programme.

Multi-contract

A multi-contract approach sees the owner or an architect/engineer assume overall responsibility for detailed engineering and plant construction. The owner or architect/engineer issues and manages a large number of contracts.

Newcomer countries
A country considering embarking on a Nuclear Power Programme.

Multi-contract

A multi-contract approach sees the owner or an architect/engineer assume overall responsibility for detailed engineering and plant construction. The owner or architect/engineer issues and manages a large number of contracts.

Newcomer countries
A country considering embarking on a Nuclear Power Programme.

Multi-contract

A multi-contract approach sees the owner or an architect/engineer assume overall responsibility for detailed engineering and plant construction. The owner or architect/engineer issues and manages a large number of contracts.

Multi-contract

A multi-contract approach sees the owner or an architect/engineer assume overall responsibility for detailed engineering and plant construction. The owner or architect/engineer issues and manages a large number of contracts.

National coordinating authority

A coordinating authority acting as a responsible party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating the assessment of hazards within the Member State; ensuring clear assignment of functions and responsibilities among operators and response organizations; coordinating the resolution of differences and incompatible arrangements between the various response parties; and ensuring that arrangements are in place for achieving and enforcing compliance with the requirements.

National coordinating authority

A coordinating authority acting as a responsible party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating the assessment of hazards within the Member State; ensuring clear assignment of functions and responsibilities among operators and response organizations; coordinating the resolution of differences and incompatible arrangements between the various response parties; and ensuring that arrangements are in place for achieving and enforcing compliance with the requirements.

National coordinating authority

A coordinating authority acting as a responsible party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating the assessment of hazards within the Member State; ensuring clear assignment of functions and responsibilities among operators and response organizations; coordinating the resolution of differences and incompatible arrangements between the various response parties; and ensuring that arrangements are in place for achieving and enforcing compliance with the requirements.

National coordinating authority

A coordinating authority acting as a responsible party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating the assessment of hazards within the Member State; ensuring clear assignment of functions and responsibilities among operators and response organizations; coordinating the resolution of differences and incompatible arrangements between the various response parties; and ensuring that arrangements are in place for achieving and enforcing compliance with the requirements.

National coordinating authority

A coordinating authority acting as a responsible party at the national level. It is responsible for coordinating the assessment of hazards within the Member State; ensuring clear assignment of functions and responsibilities among operators and response organizations; coordinating the resolution of differences and incompatible arrangements between the various response parties; and ensuring that arrangements are in place for achieving and enforcing compliance with the requirements.

National infrastructure

National infrastructure includes organizational, regulatory, social, technological, economic, manpower, governmental, industrial, legal, educational and training infrastructure.

National infrastructure

National infrastructure includes organizational, regulatory, social, technological, economic, manpower, governmental, industrial, legal, educational and training infrastructure.

National infrastructure

National infrastructure includes organizational, regulatory, social, technological, economic, manpower, governmental, industrial, legal, educational and training infrastructure.

National infrastructure

National infrastructure includes organizational, regulatory, social, technological, economic, manpower, governmental, industrial, legal, educational and training infrastructure.

National infrastructure

National infrastructure includes organizational, regulatory, social, technological, economic, manpower, governmental, industrial, legal, educational and training infrastructure.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National nuclear power infrastructure

An infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the Nuclear Power Programme throughout its life cycle.

National Position

A national position for a nuclear power programme is the outcome of a process that establishes the governmental strategy and commitment to develop, implement and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. This process will result in a national decision that clearly communicates the country’s national policy, as well as the country’s commitment to proceed according to international obligations of the country, and international norms and standards. .

National Position

A national position for a nuclear power programme is the outcome of a process that establishes the governmental strategy and commitment to develop, implement and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. This process will result in a national decision that clearly communicates the country’s national policy, as well as the country’s commitment to proceed according to international obligations of the country, and international norms and standards.

National Position

A national position for a nuclear power programme is the outcome of a process that establishes the governmental strategy and commitment to develop, implement and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. This process will result in a national decision that clearly communicates the country’s national policy, as well as the country’s commitment to proceed according to international obligations of the country, and international norms and standards.

National Position

A national position for a Nuclear Power Programme is the outcome of a process that establishes the governmental strategy and commitment to develop, implement and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable Nuclear Power Programme. This process will result in a national decision that clearly communicates the country’s national policy, as well as the country’s commitment to proceed according to international obligations of the country, and international norms and standards.

National priorities

National priorities play a large role in the development of a national energy policy and may include, among others: energy security, energy reliability, development of indigenous energy resources, access to affordable energy services and environmental protection.

National priorities

National priorities play a large role in the development of a national energy policy and may include, among others: energy security, energy reliability, development of indigenous energy resources, access to affordable energy services and environmental protection.

National priorities

National priorities play a large role in the development of a national energy policy and may include, among others: energy security, energy reliability, development of indigenous energy resources, access to affordable energy services and environmental protection.

National priorities

National priorities play a large role in the development of a national energy policy and may include, among others: energy security, energy reliability, development of indigenous energy resources, access to affordable energy services and environmental protection.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

NEPIO (The)

Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization. An organization that will be formed by the Government to study and initially promote the development of the Nuclear Power Programme, producing a comprehensive study of the issues and conditions necessary for the successful implementation of nuclear power in the country.

Newcomer countries

A country considering embarking on a Nuclear Power Programme.

Newcomer countries

A country considering embarking on a Nuclear Power Programme.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are products and processes that do not conform to the specified requirements and should therefore be identified, segregated, controlled, recorded and reported to an appropriate level of management within the organization.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are products and processes that do not conform to the specified requirements and should therefore be identified, segregated, controlled, recorded and reported to an appropriate level of management within the organization.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are products and processes that do not conform to the specified requirements and should therefore be identified, segregated, controlled, recorded and reported to an appropriate level of management within the organization.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are products and processes that do not conform to the specified requirements and should therefore be identified, segregated, controlled, recorded and reported to an appropriate level of management within the organization.

Non-conformances

Non-conformances are products and processes that do not conform to the specified requirements and should therefore be identified, segregated, controlled, recorded and reported to an appropriate level of management within the organization.

NREP

National Radiation Emergency Plan

NREP

National Radiation Emergency Plan.

NREP

National Radiation Emergency Plan

NREP

National Radiation Emergency Plan

NREP

National Radiation Emergency Plan.

NSSS

Nuclear steam supply system.

NSSS

Nuclear steam supply system.

NSSS

Nuclear Steam Supply System

NSSS

Nuclear steam supply system.

NSSS

Nuclear steam supply system.

Nuclear Activities

As used in this e-learning module, the term "nuclear activities" refers to any activities involving the use of nuclear and other radioactive material; the production, use, import and export of radiation sources for industrial, research and medical purposes; the transport of radioactive material; the siting, construction, commisioning, operation and decommissioning of nuclear and other facilities; radioactive waste management activities and site rehabilitation.

Nuclear Facility

"Nuclear facility" is "a facility (including associated buildings and equipment) in which nuclear material is produced, processed, used, handled, stored or disposed od, if damage to or interference with such facility could lead to release of significant amounts of radiation or radioactive material" (Article 3.(d) of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material).

Nuclear Facility

A site where nuclear power programme activities take place.

Nuclear Incident

"Nuclear incident" means "any occurrence or series of ocurrences having the same origin which causes nuclear damage or, but only with respect to preventive measures, creates a grave and imminent threat of causing such damage" (Article 2.3 of the Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage, Article I.(i) of the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage).

Nuclear Installation

(1)"Nuclear Installation" means for each Contracting Party any land-based civil nuclear power plants under its jurisdiction including such storage, handling and treatment facilities for radioactive materials as are on the same site and are directly related to the operation of the nuclear power plant (Article 2(i) of the Convention on Nuclear Safety). (2)"Nuclear installation" means: (i) any nuclear reactor other than one with which a means of sea or air transport is equipped for use as a source of power, whether for propulsion thereof or for any other purpose; (ii) any factory using nuclear fuel for the production of nuclear material or any factory for the processing of nuclear material, including any factory for the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuel; (iii) any facility where nuclear material is stored, other than storage incidental to the carriage of such material; (from Article I.1(j) of the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage and Article I.(b) of the Annex to Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage).

Nuclear Island

The Nuclear Island consists of many systems which relate to nuclear safety such as the Primary System. It is different to the Conventional Island which is mainly related to power generation.

Nuclear Liability

Nuclear liability refers to liability for nuclear damage caused by a nuclear incident in a nuclear installation or during transport of nuclear material to and from such an installation.

Nuclear Licence

A legal document issued by a nuclear regulatory body once the suitability of a site has been proven.

Nuclear or Radiological Emergency

A nuclear or radiological emergency is an emergency in which there is, or is perceived to be, a hazard due to (a) the energy resulting from a nuclear chain reaction or from the decay of the products of a chain reaction; or (b) radiation exposure (from the IAEA Safety Glossary).

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management. A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management. A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management. A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management.

A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management. A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear Power Programme

All the activities and projects aimed at developing nuclear power and activities entailing sustained attention to many interrelated activities over a long duration and involving a commitment of at least 100 years throughout the installation, planning, preparation, construction, operation, decommissioning and waste disposal management. A Nuclear Power Programme will require the establishment of a sustainable national infrastructure that provides governmental, legal, regulatory, managerial, technological, human and industrial support for the programme, throughout its life cycle.

Nuclear safety

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Nuclear safety

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Nuclear safety

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Nuclear safety

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Nuclear safety

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Nuclear security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Nuclear security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Nuclear security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Nuclear security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Nuclear security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Offtaker

An electricity buyer via a pre-negotiated offtake agreement. An offtake agreement is an agreement between a producer of a resource and a buyer of a resource to purchase/sell portions of the producer's future production. An offtake agreement is normally negotiated prior to the construction of a facility to secure a market for the future output of the facility. If lenders can see the company will have a purchaser of its production, it makes it easier to obtain financing to construct a facility.

Offtaker

An electricity buyer via a pre-negotiated offtake agreement. An offtake agreement is an agreement between a producer of a resource and a buyer of a resource to purchase/sell portions of the producer's future production. An offtake agreement is normally negotiated prior to the construction of a facility to secure a market for the future output of the facility. If lenders can see the company will have a purchaser of its production, it makes it easier to obtain financing to construct a facility.

Offtaker

An electricity buyer via a pre-negotiated offtake agreement. An offtake agreement is an agreement between a producer of a resource and a buyer of a resource to purchase/sell portions of the producer's future production. An offtake agreement is normally negotiated prior to the construction of a facility to secure a market for the future output of the facility. If lenders can see the company will have a purchaser of its production, it makes it easier to obtain financing to construct a facility.

Offtaker

An electricity buyer via a pre-negotiated offtake agreement. An offtake agreement is an agreement between a producer of a resource and a buyer of a resource to purchase/sell portions of the producer's future production. An offtake agreement is normally negotiated prior to the construction of a facility to secure a market for the future output of the facility. If lenders can see the company will have a purchaser of its production, it makes it easier to obtain financing to construct a facility.

Offtaker

An electricity buyer via a pre-negotiated offtake agreement. An offtake agreement is an agreement between a producer of a resource and a buyer of a resource to purchase/sell portions of the producer's future production. An offtake agreement is normally negotiated prior to the construction of a facility to secure a market for the future output of the facility. If lenders can see the company will have a purchaser of its production, it makes it easier to obtain financing to construct a facility.

OILs

Operational Intervention Levels In an emergency, predetermined OILs are used immediately and directly (without further assessment) to determine the appropriate protective actions and other response actions.

OILs

Operational Intervention Levels In an emergency, predetermined OILs are used immediately and directly (without further assessment) to determine the appropriate protective actions and other response actions.

OILs

Operational Intervention Levels
In an emergency, predetermined OILs are used immediately and directly (without further assessment) to determine the appropriate protective actions and other response actions.

OILs

Operational Intervention Levels
In an emergency, predetermined OILs are used immediately and directly (without further assessment) to determine the appropriate protective actions and other response actions.

OILs

Operational Intervention Levels
In an emergency, predetermined OILs are used immediately and directly (without further assessment) to determine the appropriate protective actions and other response actions.

Operational Safety Assessment Review Team (OSART)

A service to review operational safety performance at a nuclear power plant to assist Member States in enhancing the operational safety of specific nuclear power plants and to promote the continuous development of operational safety within all Member States through the dissemination of information on IAEA safety standards and good practices.

Operational Safety Assessment Review Team (OSART)

A service to review operational safety performance at a nuclear power plant to assist Member States in enhancing the operational safety of specific nuclear power plants and to promote the continuous development of operational safety within all Member States through the dissemination of information on IAEA safety standards and good practices.

Operational Safety Assessment Review Team (OSART)

A service to review operational safety performance at a nuclear power plant to assist Member States in enhancing the operational safety of specific nuclear power plants and to promote the continuous development of operational safety within all Member States through the dissemination of information on IAEA safety standards and good practices.

Operational Safety Assessment Review Team (OSART)

A service to review operational safety performance at a nuclear power plant to assist Member States in enhancing the operational safety of specific nuclear power plants and to promote the continuous development of operational safety within all Member States through the dissemination of information on IAEA safety standards and good practices.

Operational Safety Assessment Review Team (OSART)

A service to review operational safety performance at a nuclear power plant to assist Member States in enhancing the operational safety of specific nuclear power plants and to promote the continuous development of operational safety within all Member States through the dissemination of information on IAEA safety standards and good practices.

Operational stage

The stage of the Siting process that continues site evaluation including monitoring and periodic site review during the nuclear power plant operation.

Operational Waste

Operational waste is radioactive waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant. Whilst the radioactivity of this waste is much lower than that found in spent fuel, the volume of this waste is far larger.

Operational Waste

Operational waste is radioactive waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant. Whilst the radioactivity of this waste is much lower than that found in spent fuel, the volume of this waste is far larger.

Operational Waste

Operational waste is radioactive waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant. Whilst the radioactivity of this waste is much lower than that found in spent fuel, the volume of this waste is far larger.

Operational Waste

Operational waste is radioactive waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant. Whilst the radioactivity of this waste is much lower than that found in spent fuel, the volume of this waste is far larger.

Operational Waste

Operational waste is radioactive waste generated during the operation of a nuclear power plant. Whilst the radioactivity of this waste is much lower than that found in spent fuel, the volume of this waste is far larger.

Operator (The)

Any organization or person applying for authorization or authorized and/or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed persons, etc.

Operator (The)

Any organization or person applying for authorization or authorized and/or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed persons, etc.

Operator (The)

Any organization or person applying for authorization or authorized and/or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed persons, etc.

Operator (The)

Any organization or person applying for authorization or authorized and/or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed persons, etc.

Operator (The)

Any organization or person applying for authorization or authorized and/or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed persons, etc.

Ordinal scaling

A technique used in the Siting process which seeks to put the sites in an order of preference based on readily available information.

Organization

Company, firm, enterprise, association or other legal entity, whether incorporated or not, or a public body (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Organization

Company, firm, enterprise, association or other legal entity, whether incorporated or not, or a public body (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Organizational culture

Organizational culture encompasses physical manifestations (behaviours, words, and symbols) as well as invisible aspects (norms, values, thoughts, feelings and assumptions) that are shared by people in an organization and that influence the way people interact with each other inside and outside the organization.

Orphan source

An orphan source is a radioactive source which is not under regulatory control, either because it has never been under regulatory control or because it has been abandoned, lost, misplaced, stolen or otherwise transferred without proper authorization (Article I.1. of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources).

Periodic Safety Report

This document considers siting aspects periodically throughout the operation of the facility.

Personnel

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking.

  1. Site Personnel
    All persons working in the site area of an authorized facility, either permanently or temporarily.
  2. Operating personnel
    Individual workers engaged in the operation of an authorized facility.

Personnel

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking.

1 Site personnel
All persons working in the site area of an authorized facility, either permanently or temporarily.

2 Operating personnel
Individual workers engaged in the operation of an authorized facility.

Personnel

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking.

  1. Site Personnel
    All persons working in the site area of an authorized facility, either permanently or temporarily.
  2. Operating Personnel
    Individual workers engaged in the operation of an authorized facility.

Personnel

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking.

1 Site personnel
All persons working in the site area of an authorized facility, either permanently or temporarily.

2 Operating personnel
Individual workers engaged in the operation of an authorized facility.

Personnel

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking. 1 Site personnel All persons working in the site area of an authorized facility, either permanently or temporarily. 2 Operating personnel Individual workers engaged in the operation of an authorized facility.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Phase

The period during which the specific conditions required are completed in order to reach a Milestone.

Plume

A long cloud of smoke or vapour extending from a point of origin.

Plume

A long cloud of smoke or vapour extending from a point of origin.

Plume

A long cloud of smoke or vapour extending from a point of origin.

Plume

A long cloud of smoke or vapour extending from a point of origin.

Plume

A long cloud of smoke or vapour extending from a point of origin.

Policy (for radioactive waste management)

National policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management is important for every country that produces radioactive waste. It is particularly vital in countries which are in the early stages of introducing nuclear power to enable development of safe, technically optimal and cost effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Policy (for radioactive waste management)

National policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management is important for every country that produces radioactive waste. It is particularly vital in countries which are in the early stages of introducing nuclear power to enable development of safe, technically optimal and cost effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Policy (for radioactive waste management)

National policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management is important for every country that produces radioactive waste. It is particularly vital in countries which are in the early stages of introducing nuclear power to enable development of safe, technically optimal and cost effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Policy (for radioactive waste management)

National policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management is important for every country that produces radioactive waste. It is particularly vital in countries which are in the early stages of introducing nuclear power to enable development of safe, technically optimal and cost effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Policy (for radioactive waste management)

National policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management is important for every country that produces radioactive waste. It is particularly vital in countries which are in the early stages of introducing nuclear power to enable development of safe, technically optimal and cost effective management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Pre-feasibility Study

Document that provides the detailed analysis necessary for a government to make an informed decision to adopt nuclear power.

Pre-feasibility Study

Document that provides the detailed analysis necessary for a government to make an informed decision to adopt nuclear power.

Pre-operational stage

A stage in the Siting process that includes the formal confirmation of the suitability of the site and the submission of a nuclear licence application to the nuclear regulatory body.

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)

PDM is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram using nodes (boxes) to represent activities and their dependencies, using connecting arrows.

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)

PDM is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram using nodes (boxes) to represent activities and their dependencies, using connecting arrows.

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)

PDM is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram using nodes (boxes) to represent activities and their dependencies, using connecting arrows.

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)

PDM is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram using nodes (boxes) to represent activities and their dependencies, using connecting arrows.

Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)

PDM is a method of constructing a project schedule network diagram using nodes (boxes) to represent activities and their dependencies, using connecting arrows.

Prefeasibility Study

A prefeasibility study evaluates the potential of introducing nuclear power into a country’s energy mix. The prefeasibility study does not evaluate the option of a specific nuclear power plant project (this is the role of the feasibility study) but rather analyses the role of a new nuclear power programme in a country’s overall energy system and economy. Any prefeasibility studies conducted by a country will provide valuable information and input for the final comprehensive report.

Prefeasibility Study

A prefeasibility study evaluates the potential of introducing nuclear power into a country’s energy mix. The prefeasibility study does not evaluate the option of a specific nuclear power plant project (this is the role of the feasibility study) but rather analyses the role of a new nuclear power programme in a country’s overall energy system and economy. Any prefeasibility studies conducted by a country will provide valuable information and input for the final comprehensive report.

Prefeasibility Study

A prefeasibility study evaluates the potential of introducing nuclear power into a country’s energy mix. The prefeasibility study does not evaluate the option of a specific nuclear power plant project (this is the role of the feasibility study) but rather analyses the role of a new Nuclear Power Programme in a country’s overall energy system and economy. Any prefeasibility studies conducted by a country will provide valuable information and input for the final comprehensive report.

Prefeasibility Study

A prefeasibility study evaluates the potential of introducing nuclear power into a country’s energy mix. The prefeasibility study does not evaluate the option of a specific nuclear power plant project (this is the role of the feasibility study) but rather analyses the role of a new nuclear power programme in a country’s overall energy system and economy. Any prefeasibility studies conducted by a country will provide valuable information and input for the final comprehensive report.

Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR)

A Report required for the application process for a construction licence in the Siting process.

Process

A process can be defined as any activity or group of activities that takes an input, adds value to it, and provides an output.

Process

A process can be defined as any activity or group of activities that takes an input, adds value to it, and provides an output.

Process

A process can be defined as any activity or group of activities that takes an input, adds value to it, and provides an output.

Process

A process can be defined as any activity or group of activities that takes an input, adds value to it, and provides an output.

Process

A process can be defined as any activity or group of activities that takes an input, adds value to it, and provides an output.

Process owner

The designated individual who has the authority and responsibility for each process is often referred to as the process owner.

Process owner

The designated individual who has the authority and responsibility for each process is often referred to as the process owner.

Process owner

The designated individual who has the authority and responsibility for each process is often referred to as the process owner.

Process owner

The designated individual who has the authority and responsibility for each process is often referred to as the process owner.

Process owner

The designated individual who has the authority and responsibility for each process is often referred to as the process owner.

Procurement

Process which creates, manages and fulfills contracts relating to the provision of goods, services and engineering and construction works or disposals, or any combination thereof (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Procurement

Process which creates, manages and fulfills contracts relating to the provision of goods, services and engineering and construction works or disposals, or any combination thereof (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Procurement document

Documentation used to initiate or conclude (or both) a contract (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Procurement document

Documentation used to initiate or conclude (or both) a contract (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Procurement strategy

Selected packaging, contracting, pricing and targeting strategy, and procurement procedure for a particular procurement (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Procurement strategy

Selected packaging, contracting, pricing and targeting strategy, and procurement procedure for a particular procurement (from ISO 10845-1:2010 (E)).

Programme (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT is a statistical tool designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in a project. Commonly used in conjunction with CPM, PERT is able to incorporate uncertainty by scheduling a project when precise details and durations of all activities may not be known.

Programme (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT is a statistical tool designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in a project. Commonly used in conjunction with CPM, PERT is able to incorporate uncertainty by scheduling a project when precise details and durations of all activities may not be known.

Programme (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT is a statistical tool designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in a project. Commonly used in conjunction with CPM, PERT is able to incorporate uncertainty by scheduling a project when precise details and durations of all activities may not be known.

Programme (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT is a statistical tool designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in a project. Commonly used in conjunction with CPM, PERT is able to incorporate uncertainty by scheduling a project when precise details and durations of all activities may not be known.

Programme (or Project) Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

PERT is a statistical tool designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in a project. Commonly used in conjunction with CPM, PERT is able to incorporate uncertainty by scheduling a project when precise details and durations of all activities may not be known.

Project management

Managing a project in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Project management

Managing a project in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Project management

Managing a project in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Project management

Managing a project in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Project management

Managing a project in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance means the implementation of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item, process, or service will satisfy given requirements for quality; for example, those specified in the license.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance means the implementation of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item, process, or service will satisfy given requirements for quality; for example, those specified in the license.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance means the implementation of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item, process, or service will satisfy given requirements for quality; for example, those specified in the license.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance means the implementation of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item, process, or service will satisfy given requirements for quality; for example, those specified in the license.

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance means the implementation of planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that an item, process, or service will satisfy given requirements for quality; for example, those specified in the license.

Quality Control

Quality Control activities are intended to verify that products, structures, systems and components correspond to predetermined requirements.

Quality Control

Quality Control activities are intended to verify that products, structures, systems and components correspond to predetermined requirements.

Quality Control

Quality Control activities are intended to verify that products, structures, systems and components correspond to predetermined requirements.

Quality Control

Quality Control activities are intended to verify that products, structures, systems and components correspond to predetermined requirements.

Quality Control

Quality Control activities are intended to verify that products, structures, systems and components correspond to predetermined requirements.

Radiation

When used in IAEA publications, the term radiation normally refers only to ionizing radiation (see definition). The IAEA has no statutory responsibilities in relation to non-ionizing radiation.

Radiation

When used in IAEA publications, the term radiation normally refers only to ionizing radiation (see definition). The IAEA has no statutory responsibilities in relation to non-ionizing radiation.

Radiation

When used in IAEA publications, the term radiation normally refers only to ionizing radiation (see definition). The IAEA has no statutory responsibilities in relation to non-ionizing radiation.

Radiation

When used in IAEA publications, the term radiation normally refers only to ionizing radiation (see definition). The IAEA has no statutory responsibilities in relation to non-ionizing radiation.

Radiation

When used in IAEA publications, the term radiation normally refers only to ionizing radiation (see definition). The IAEA has no statutory responsibilities in relation to non-ionizing radiation.

Radiation exposure

Radiation exposure is the state or condition of being subject to irradiation. IAEA safety standards distinguish between three types of exposure situations: planned exposure situations, emergency exposure situations and existing exposure situations. There are three categories of exposure: occupational exposure, public exposure and medical exposure.

Radiation source

As used in this e-learning module, a radiation source is a radiation generator, or a radioactive source or other radioactive material outside the nuclear fuel cycles of research and power reactors.

Radioactive Decay

The nucleus of a radioisotope is unstable. In an attempt to reach a more stable arrangement of its protons and neutrons, the nucleus will spontaneously decompose. This decomposition of the nucleus is referred to as radioactive decay. During radioactive decay an unstable nucleus spontaneously decomposes to form a different nucleus, giving off radiation in the form of atomic particles or high energy rays. This decay occurs at a constant, predictable rate that is referred to as half-life. A stable nucleus will not undergo this kind of decay and is thus non-radioactive.

Radioactive Decay

The nucleus of a radioisotope is unstable. In an attempt to reach a more stable arrangement of its protons and neutrons, the nucleus will spontaneously decompose. This decomposition of the nucleus is referred to as radioactive decay.

During radioactive decay an unstable nucleus spontaneously decomposes to form a different nucleus, giving off radiation in the form of atomic particles or high energy rays. This decay occurs at a constant, predictable rate that is referred to as half-life. A stable nucleus will not undergo this kind of decay and is thus non-radioactive.

Radioactive Decay

The nucleus of a radioisotope is unstable. In an attempt to reach a more stable arrangement of its protons and neutrons, the nucleus will spontaneously decompose. This decomposition of the nucleus is referred to as radioactive decay.

During radioactive decay an unstable nucleus spontaneously decomposes to form a different nucleus, giving off radiation in the form of atomic particles or high energy rays. This decay occurs at a constant, predictable rate that is referred to as half-life. A stable nucleus will not undergo this kind of decay and is thus non-radioactive.

Radioactive Decay

The nucleus of a radioisotope is unstable. In an attempt to reach a more stable arrangement of its protons and neutrons, the nucleus will spontaneously decompose. This decomposition of the nucleus is referred to as radioactive decay.

During radioactive decay an unstable nucleus spontaneously decomposes to form a different nucleus, giving off radiation in the form of atomic particles or high energy rays. This decay occurs at a constant, predictable rate that is referred to as half-life. A stable nucleus will not undergo this kind of decay and is thus non-radioactive.

Radioactive Decay

The nucleus of a radioisotope is unstable. In an attempt to reach a more stable arrangement of its protons and neutrons, the nucleus will spontaneously decompose. This decomposition of the nucleus is referred to as radioactive decay.

During radioactive decay an unstable nucleus spontaneously decomposes to form a different nucleus, giving off radiation in the form of atomic particles or high energy rays. This decay occurs at a constant, predictable rate that is referred to as half-life. A stable nucleus will not undergo this kind of decay and is thus non-radioactive.

Radioactive material

As used in this e-learning module, radioactive material refers to any material that needs to be subject to regulatory control because of its radioactivity, including nuclear material.

Radioactive source

(1) A radioactive source is radioactive material that is permanently sealed in a capsule or closely bonded, in a solid form and which is not exempt from regulatory control. It also means any radioactive material released if the radioactive source is leaking or broken, but does not mean material encapsulated for disposal, or nuclear material within the nuclear fuel cycles of research and power reactors (Article I.1. of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources). (2) A radioactive source is a source containing radioactive material that is used as a source of radiation (from the IAEA Safety Glossary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste means radioactive material in gaseous, liquid or solid form for which no further use is foreseen (from the IAEA Safety Glossary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste is waste that contains or is contaminated with radionuclides at concentrations or activities greater than clearance level (e.g. activity concentration, above which regulatory control is necessary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste is waste that contains or is contaminated with radionuclides at concentrations or activities greater than clearance level (e.g. activity concentration, above which regulatory control is necessary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste is waste that contains or is contaminated with radionuclides at concentrations or activities greater than clearance level (e.g. activity concentration, above which regulatory control is necessary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste is waste that contains or is contaminated with radionuclides at concentrations or activities greater than clearance level (e.g. activity concentration, above which regulatory control is necessary).

Radioactive waste

Radioactive waste is waste that contains or is contaminated with radionuclides at concentrations or activities greater than clearance level (e.g. activity concentration, above which regulatory control is necessary).

Radioactive waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.all activities, including decommissioning activities, that relate to the handling, pretreatment, treatment, conditioning, storage, or disposal of radioactive waste, excluding off-site transportation. It may also involve discharges (Article 2.(i) of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radiaoctive Waste Management).

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity (from the IAEA Safety Glossary).

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity.

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity.

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity.

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity.

Radioactivity

Radioactivity is the phenomenon whereby atoms undergo spontaneous random disintegration, usually accompanied by the emission of radiation. In IAEA publications, radioactivity should be used only to refer to the phenomenon. To refer to the physical quantity or to an amount of a radioactive substance, use activity.

Radiological environment

Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard.
Regulatory body (The). An authority or a system of authorities designated by the government of a State as having legal authority for conducting the regulatory process, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety.

Radiological environment

Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard.

Radiological environment

Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard. Regulatory body (The). An authority or a system of authorities designated by the government of a State as having legal authority for conducting the regulatory process, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety.

Radiological environment

Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard.

Radiological environment

Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard. Regulatory body (The). An authority or a system of authorities designated by the government of a State as having legal authority for conducting the regulatory process, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety.

Radionuclides

A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by their mass and atomic number.

Radionuclides

A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by their mass and atomic number.

Radionuclides

A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by their mass and atomic number.

Radionuclides

A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by their mass and atomic number.

Radionuclides

A nucleus (of an atom) that possesses properties of spontaneous disintegration (radioactivity). Nuclei are distinguished by their mass and atomic number.

Ranking

This is the second step in site selection process. The purpose of this step is to identify and rank a relatively small number of sites using a more detailed study.

Ratification

Ratification defines the international act whereby a state indicates its consent to be bound to a treaty. In the case of multilateral treaties, the usual procedure is for the depositary to collect the ratifications of all states, keeping all parties informed of the situation. The period of time between signature and ratification grants states the necessary opportunity to seek the required approval for the treaty on the domestic level and to enact the necessary legislation to give domestic effect to that treaty.

Regulatory body (The)

An authority or a system of authorities designated by the government of a State as having legal authority for conducting the regulatory process, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety.

Regulatory body (The)

An authority or a system of authorities designated by the government of a State as having legal authority for conducting the regulatory process, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating nuclear, radiation, radioactive waste and transport safety.

Regulatory body requirements

Requirements related to nuclear safety which are often shaped by the first build's country of origin.

Requirements (Safety)

The safety requirement documents relate to the safety requirements which should be considered and used in designing, operating and commissioning nuclear facilities. The requirements are not mandatory, however, they are recommended.

Requirements (Safety)

The safety requirement documents relate to the safety requirements which should be considered and used in designing, operating and commissioning nuclear facilities. The requirements are not mandatory, however, they are recommended.

Requirements (Safety)

The safety requirement documents relate to the safety requirements which should be considered and used in designing, operating and commissioning nuclear facilities. The requirements are not mandatory, however, they are recommended.

Requirements (Safety)

The safety requirement documents relate to the safety requirements which should be considered and used in designing, operating and commissioning nuclear facilities. The requirements are not mandatory, however, they are recommended.

Requirements (Safety)

The safety requirement documents relate to the safety requirements which should be considered and used in designing, operating and commissioning nuclear facilities. The requirements are not mandatory, however, they are recommended.

Response organization

An organization whose function, among others, is to respond to a radiation emergency in accordance with national or local radiation emergency plan.

Response organization

An organization whose function, among others, is to respond to a radiation emergency in accordance with national or local radiation emergency plan.

Response organization

An organization whose function, among others, is to respond to a radiation emergency in accordance with national or local radiation emergency plan.

Response organization

An organization whose function, among others, is to respond to a radiation emergency in accordance with national or local radiation emergency plan.

Response organization

An organization whose function, among others, is to respond to a radiation emergency in accordance with national or local radiation emergency plan.

Risk

The effect of uncertainty on objectives (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk

The effect of uncertainty on objectives (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to risk (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk management plan

Scheme within the risk management framework specifying the approach, the management components and resources to be applied to the management of risk (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk management plan

Scheme within the risk management framework specifying the approach, the management components and resources to be applied to the management of risk (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk register

A record of information about identified risks (from ISO 73:2009).

Risk register

A record of information about identified risks (from ISO 73:2009).

Safeguards

An agreement between the IAEA and one or more Member States which contains an undertaking by one or more of those States not to use certain items in such a way as to further any military purpose and which gives the IAEA the right to observe compliance with such undertaking.

Safeguards

Safeguards refer to measures to ensure that States' undertakings to use nuclear material only for peaceful purposes are upheld.

Safeguards

An agreement between the IAEA and one or more Member States which contains an undertaking by one or more of those States not to use certain items in such a way as to further any military purpose and which gives the IAEA the right to observe compliance with such undertaking.

Safeguards

An agreement between the IAEA and one or more Member States which contains an undertaking by one or more of those States not to use certain items in such a way as to further any military purpose and which gives the IAEA the right to observe compliance with such undertaking.

Safeguards

An agreement between the IAEA and one or more Member States which contains an undertaking by one or more of those States not to use certain items in such a way as to further any military purpose and which gives the IAEA the right to observe compliance with such undertaking.

Safeguards

An agreement between the IAEA and one or more Member States which contains an undertaking by one or more of those States not to use certain items in such a way as to further any military purpose and which gives the IAEA the right to observe compliance with such undertaking.

Safety

Safety refers to the protection of people and the environment against radiation risks, and the safety of facilities and activities that give rise to radiation risks.

Safety (nuclear)

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Safety (nuclear)

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Safety (nuclear)

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Safety (nuclear)

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Safety (nuclear)

The achievement of proper operating conditions, prevention of accidents or mitigation of accident consequences, resulting in protection of workers, the public and the environment from undue radiation hazards.

Safety culture

The assembly of characteristics and attitudes in organizations and individuals which establishes that, as an overriding priority, protection and safety issues receive the attention warranted by their significance.

Safety culture

The assembly of characteristics and attitudes in organizations and individuals which establishes that, as an overriding priority, protection and safety issues receive the attention warranted by their significance.

Safety culture

The assembly of characteristics and attitudes in organizations and individuals which establishes that, as an overriding priority, protection and safety issues receive the attention warranted by their significance.

Safety culture

The assembly of characteristics and attitudes in organizations and individuals which establishes that, as an overriding priority, protection and safety issues receive the attention warranted by their significance.

Safety culture

The assembly of characteristics and attitudes in organizations and individuals which establishes that, as an overriding priority, protection and safety issues receive the attention warranted by their significance.

Safety Guides

Safety Guides provide recommendations and guidance on how to comply with the safety requirements, indicating an international consensus that it is necessary to take the measures recommended (or equivalent alternative measures). The Safety Guides present international good practices, and increasingly they reflect best practices, to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The recommendations provided in Safety Guides are expressed as ‘should’ statements.

Safety Guides

Safety Guides provide recommendations and guidance on how to comply with the safety requirements, indicating an international consensus that it is necessary to take the measures recommended (or equivalent alternative measures). The Safety Guides present international good practices, and increasingly they reflect best practices, to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The recommendations provided in Safety Guides are expressed as ‘should’ statements.

Safety Guides

Safety Guides provide recommendations and guidance on how to comply with the safety requirements, indicating an international consensus that it is necessary to take the measures recommended (or equivalent alternative measures). The Safety Guides present international good practices, and increasingly they reflect best practices, to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The recommendations provided in Safety Guides are expressed as ‘should’ statements.

Safety Guides

Safety Guides provide recommendations and guidance on how to comply with the safety requirements, indicating an international consensus that it is necessary to take the measures recommended (or equivalent alternative measures). The Safety Guides present international good practices, and increasingly they reflect best practices, to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The recommendations provided in Safety Guides are expressed as ‘should’ statements.

Safety Guides

Safety Guides provide recommendations and guidance on how to comply with the safety requirements, indicating an international consensus that it is necessary to take the measures recommended (or equivalent alternative measures). The Safety Guides present international good practices, and increasingly they reflect best practices, to help users striving to achieve high levels of safety. The recommendations provided in Safety Guides are expressed as ‘should’ statements.

Safety infrastructure

A framework through which this safety is achieved, and described as the set of institutional, organizational and technical elements and conditions established in a Member state to provide a sound foundation for ensuring a sustainable high level of nuclear safety.

Safety infrastructure

A framework through which this safety is achieved, and described as the set of institutional, organizational and technical elements and conditions established in a Member state to provide a sound foundation for ensuring a sustainable high level of nuclear safety.

Safety infrastructure

A framework through which this safety is achieved, and described as the set of institutional, organizational and technical elements and conditions established in a Member state to provide a sound foundation for ensuring a sustainable high level of nuclear safety.

Safety infrastructure

A framework through which this safety is achieved, and described as the set of institutional, organizational and technical elements and conditions established in a Member State to provide a sound foundation for ensuring a sustainable high level of nuclear safety.

Safety infrastructure

A framework through which this safety is achieved, and described as the set of institutional, organizational and technical elements and conditions established in a Member state to provide a sound foundation for ensuring a sustainable high level of nuclear safety.

Safety Requirements

An integrated and consistent set of Safety Requirements establishes the requirements that must be met to ensure the protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future. The requirements are governed by the objective and principles of the Safety Fundamentals. If the requirements are not met, measures must be taken to reach or restore the required level of safety. The format and style of the requirements facilitate their use for the establishment, in a harmonized manner, of a national regulatory framework. The safety requirements use ‘shall’ statements together with statements of associated conditions to be met. Many requirements are not addressed to a specific party, the implication being that the appropriate parties are responsible for fulfilling them.

Safety Requirements

An integrated and consistent set of Safety Requirements establishes the requirements that must be met to ensure the protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future. The requirements are governed by the objective and principles of the Safety Fundamentals. If the requirements are not met, measures must be taken to reach or restore the required level of safety. The format and style of the requirements facilitate their use for the establishment, in a harmonized manner, of a national regulatory framework. The safety requirements use ‘shall’ statements together with statements of associated conditions to be met. Many requirements are not addressed to a specific party, the implication being that the appropriate parties are responsible for fulfilling them.

Safety Requirements

An integrated and consistent set of Safety Requirements establishes the requirements that must be met to ensure the protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future. The requirements are governed by the objective and principles of the Safety Fundamentals. If the requirements are not met, measures must be taken to reach or restore the required level of safety.

The format and style of the requirements facilitate their use for the establishment, in a harmonized manner, of a national regulatory framework. The safety requirements use ‘shall’ statements together with statements of associated conditions to be met. Many requirements are not addressed to a specific party, the implication being that the appropriate parties are responsible for fulfilling them.

Safety Requirements

An integrated and consistent set of Safety Requirements establishes the requirements that must be met to ensure the protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future. The requirements are governed by the objective and principles of the Safety Fundamentals. If the requirements are not met, measures must be taken to reach or restore the required level of safety.

The format and style of the requirements facilitate their use for the establishment, in a harmonized manner, of a national regulatory framework. The safety requirements use ‘shall’ statements together with statements of associated conditions to be met. Many requirements are not addressed to a specific party, the implication being that the appropriate parties are responsible for fulfilling them.

Safety Requirements

An integrated and consistent set of Safety Requirements establishes the requirements that must be met to ensure the protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future. The requirements are governed by the objective and principles of the Safety Fundamentals. If the requirements are not met, measures must be taken to reach or restore the required level of safety.

The format and style of the requirements facilitate their use for the establishment, in a harmonized manner, of a national regulatory framework. The safety requirements use ‘shall’ statements together with statements of associated conditions to be met. Many requirements are not addressed to a specific party, the implication being that the appropriate parties are responsible for fulfilling them.

Safety-related risk

A multi-attribute quantity expressing hazard, danger or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with actual or potential exposures. It relates to quantities such as the probability that specific deleterious consequences may arise and the magnitude and character of such consequences.

Safety-related risk

A multi-attribute quantity expressing hazard, danger or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with actual or potential exposures. It relates to quantities such as the probability that specific deleterious consequences may arise and the magnitude and character of such consequences.

Safety-related risk

A multi-attribute quantity expressing hazard, danger or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with actual or potential exposures. It relates to quantities such as the probability that specific deleterious consequences may arise and the magnitude and character of such consequences.

Safety-related risk

A multi-attribute quantity expressing hazard, danger or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with actual or potential exposures. It relates to quantities such as the probability that specific deleterious consequences may arise and the magnitude and character of such consequences.

Safety-related risk

A multi-attribute quantity expressing hazard, danger or chance of harmful or injurious consequences associated with actual or potential exposures. It relates to quantities such as the probability that specific deleterious consequences may arise and the magnitude and character of such consequences.

SAT

Systematic Approach to Training

SAT

Systematic Approach to Training

SAT

Systematic Approach to Training.

SAT

Systematic Approach to Training

SAT

Systematic Approach to Training

SDRs

SDRs means "Special Drawing Rights", the unit of account defined by the International Monetary Fund and used by it for its own operations and transactions (from Article 2.4 of the Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage and Article I.(c) of the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage).

SEA

Strategic Environmental Assessment – assesses the consequences of the policies and programs created for a new nuclear power plant.

SEA

Strategic Environmental Assessment – assesses the consequences of the policies and programs created for a new nuclear power plant.

SEA

Strategic Environmental Assessment – assesses the consequences of the policies and programs created for a new nuclear power plant.

SEA

Strategic Environmental Assessment – assesses the consequences of the policies and programs created for a new nuclear power plant.

SEA

Strategic Environmental Assessment – assesses the consequences of the policies and programs created for a new nuclear power plant.

Sealed radioactive source

A sealed radioactive source is a container of encapsulated radioactive material, which usually has the appearance of a small, harmless piece of metal. The capsule or material of a sealed source is strong enough to maintain leak tightness under the conditions of use for which the source was designed, and also under foreseeable mishaps. In more technical terms, it is radioactive material, used as a source of radiation, that is

  • permanently sealed in a capsule or
  • closely bonded and in a solid form.
  • The source is designed to contain the radioactive material under normal operating conditions and usually has high concentration of radioactive material in a small volume.

Sealed radioactive source

A sealed radioactive source is a container of encapsulated radioactive material, which usually has the appearance of a small, harmless piece of metal. The capsule or material of a sealed source is strong enough to maintain leak tightness under the conditions of use for which the source was designed, and also under foreseeable mishaps. In more technical terms, it is radioactive material, used as a source of radiation, that is

  • permanently sealed in a capsule or
  • closely bonded and in a solid form.
The source is designed to contain the radioactive material under normal operating conditions and usually has high concentration of radioactive material in a small volume.

Sealed radioactive source

A sealed radioactive source is a container of encapsulated radioactive material, which usually has the appearance of a small, harmless piece of metal. The capsule or material of a sealed source is strong enough to maintain leak tightness under the conditions of use for which the source was designed, and also under foreseeable mishaps. In more technical terms, it is radioactive material, used as a source of radiation, that is

  • permanently sealed in a capsule or
  • closely bonded and in a solid form.
  • The source is designed to contain the radioactive material under normal operating conditions and usually has high concentration of radioactive material in a small volume.

Sealed radioactive source

A sealed radioactive source is a container of encapsulated radioactive material, which usually has the appearance of a small, harmless piece of metal. The capsule or material of a sealed source is strong enough to maintain leak tightness under the conditions of use for which the source was designed, and also under foreseeable mishaps. In more technical terms, it is radioactive material, used as a source of radiation, that is

  • permanently sealed in a capsule or
  • closely bonded and in a solid form.
The source is designed to contain the radioactive material under normal operating conditions and usually has high concentration of radioactive material in a small volume.

Sealed radioactive source

A sealed radioactive source is a container of encapsulated radioactive material, which usually has the appearance of a small, harmless piece of metal. The capsule or material of a sealed source is strong enough to maintain leak tightness under the conditions of use for which the source was designed, and also under foreseeable mishaps. In more technical terms, it is radioactive material, used as a source of radiation, that is

  • permanently sealed in a capsule or
  • closely bonded and in a solid form.
The source is designed to contain the radioactive material under normal operating conditions and usually has high concentration of radioactive material in a small volume.

Security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Security

Security refers to the prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Security

The prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities.

Seismology

Data on the likelihood of earthquakes need to be analysed as part of the site assessment.

Site assessment

The site assessment takes the chosen site from the selection stage to confirm that it is acceptable from a nuclear safety perspective.

Site Evaluation Report

This document is the main output of the site assessment stage. This is a required step for the nuclear licence application and is an important step for the Technical Specification (used for bidding or negotiating), providing detailed observations on the selected site.

Site selection

The process of assessing candidate sites by further screening and ranking, leading to preferred candidate sites and the final site selection by the utility. Ranking is based on a wide range of criteria covering safety, environmental, socio-economic, engineering and cost issues.

Site survey

The process of identifying candidate sites for a nuclear installation after the investigation of potential regions and potential sites, and the rejection of unsuitable sites through some screening analysis.

Siting

Siting is the whole process of selecting a suitable site for a nuclear facility, and justifying its ongoing use. The process can be broken down into the key stages of site survey, site selection, site assessment, pre-operational and operational.

SMART

Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Targeted, as applied to training objectives.

SMART

Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Targeted, as applied to training objectives.

SMART

Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Targeted, as applied to training objectives.

SMART

Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Targeted, as applied to training objectives.

SMART

Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant and Targeted, as applied to training objectives.

SME

Subject matter expert

SME

Subject matter expert

SME

Subject matter expert.

SME

Subject matter expert.

SME

Subject Matter Expert

Solidification of radioactive waste

Immobilization of gaseous, liquid or liquid-like materials by conversion into a solid waste form, usually with the intent of producing a physically stable material that is easier to handle and less dispersible. Calcination, drying, cementation, bituminization and vitrification are some of the typical ways of solidifying liquid waste. See also conditioning; immobilization.

Solidification of radioactive waste

Immobilization of gaseous, liquid or liquid-like materials by conversion into a solid waste form, usually with the intent of producing a physically stable material that is easier to handle and less dispersible. Calcination, drying, cementation, bituminization and vitrification are some of the typical ways of solidifying liquid waste. See also conditioning; immobilization.

Solidification of radioactive waste

Immobilization of gaseous, liquid or liquid-like materials by conversion into a solid waste form, usually with the intent of producing a physically stable material that is easier to handle and less dispersible. Calcination, drying, cementation, bituminization and vitrification are some of the typical ways of solidifying liquid waste. See also conditioning; immobilization.

Solidification of radioactive waste

Immobilization of gaseous, liquid or liquid-like materials by conversion into a solid waste form, usually with the intent of producing a physically stable material that is easier to handle and less dispersible. Calcination, drying, cementation, bituminization and vitrification are some of the typical ways of solidifying liquid waste. See also conditioning; immobilization.

Solidification of radioactive waste

Immobilization of gaseous, liquid or liquid-like materials by conversion into a solid waste form, usually with the intent of producing a physically stable material that is easier to handle and less dispersible. Calcination, drying, cementation, bituminization and vitrification are some of the typical ways of solidifying liquid waste. See also conditioning; immobilization.

Spent fuel

Nuclear fuel is removed from a reactor following irradiation. This material, known as spent fuel, is no longer efficient mainly due to the depletion of fissile material and a build-up of neutron absorbing fission products.

Spent fuel

Speant fuel means nuclear fuel that has been irradiated in and permanently removed from a reactor core (Article 2.(n) of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management).

Spent fuel

Nuclear fuel is removed from a reactor following irradiation. This material, known as spent fuel, is no longer efficient mainly due to the depletion of fissile material and a build-up of neutron absorbing fission products.

Spent fuel

Nuclear fuel is removed from a reactor following irradiation. This material, known as spent fuel, is no longer efficient mainly due to the depletion of fissile material and a build-up of neutron absorbing fission products.

Spent fuel

Nuclear fuel is removed from a reactor following irradiation. This material, known as spent fuel, is no longer efficient mainly due to the depletion of fissile material and a build-up of neutron absorbing fission products.

Spent fuel

Nuclear fuel is removed from a reactor following irradiation. This material, known as spent fuel, is no longer efficient mainly due to the depletion of fissile material and a build-up of neutron absorbing fission products.

Spent fuel management

All activities that related to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transport. It may also involve discharges.

Spent fuel management

All activities that related to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transport. It may also involve discharges.

Spent fuel management

All activities that related to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transport. It may also involve discharges.

Spent fuel management

All activities that related to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transport. It may also involve discharges.

Spent fuel management

Speant fuel management means all activities that relate to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transportation. It may also involve discharges (Article 2.(o) of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management).

Spent fuel management

All activities that related to the handling or storage of spent fuel, excluding off-site transport. It may also involve discharges.

Split package

A split package contract means the technical responsibility is divided between a relatively small number of contractors, each building a large section of the plant (for example, the nuclear island or balance of plant).

Split package

A split package contract means the technical responsibility is divided between a relatively small number of contractors, each building a large section of the plant (for example, the nuclear island or balance of plant).

Split package

A split package contract means the technical responsibility is divided between a relatively small number of contractors, each building a large section of the plant (for example, the nuclear island or balance of plant).

Split package

A split package contract means the technical responsibility is divided between a relatively small number of contractors, each building a large section of the plant (for example, the nuclear island or balance of plant).

Split package

A split package contract means the technical responsibility is divided between a relatively small number of contractors, each building a large section of the plant (for example, the nuclear island or balance of plant).

Stakeholders

Any actor-institution, group or individual with an interest in or a role to play in the societal decision making process.

Stakeholders

Any actor-institution, group or individual with an interest in or a role to play in the societal decision making process.

Stakeholders

Any actor-institution, group or individual with an interest in or a role to play in the societal decision making process.

Stakeholders

Any actor-institution, group or individual with an interest in or a role to play in the societal decision making process.

Stakeholders

Any actor-institution, group or individual with an interest in or a role to play in the societal decision making process.

Standards for operator

The standards that apply to the licence granted by the regulatory body.

Stochastic Effects

Stochastic effects associated with the long-term effects of low-level radiation exposure. They include cancer, leukemia and genetic defects. Increased levels of exposure will make these health effects more likely to occur, but will not influence the type or severity of the effect.

Stochastic Effects

Stochastic effects associated with the long-term effects of low-level radiation exposure. They include cancer, leukemia and genetic defects. Increased levels of exposure will make these health effects more likely to occur, but will not influence the type or severity of the effect.

Stochastic Effects

Stochastic effects associated with the long-term effects of low-level radiation exposure. They include cancer, leukemia and genetic defects. Increased levels of exposure will make these health effects more likely to occur, but will not influence the type or severity of the effect.

Stochastic Effects

Stochastic effects associated with the long-term effects of low-level radiation exposure. They include cancer, leukemia and genetic defects. Increased levels of exposure will make these health effects more likely to occur, but will not influence the type or severity of the effect.

Stochastic Effects

Stochastic effects associated with the long-term effects of low-level radiation exposure. They include cancer, leukemia and genetic defects. Increased levels of exposure will make these health effects more likely to occur, but will not influence the type or severity of the effect.

Storage (for spent fuel or radioactive waste)

In this context, storage refers to the holding of spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for its containment with the intention of retrieval. Storage is by definition an interim measure (for a limited period of time) contrasted with disposal, which is a permanent solution for radioactive waste.

Storage (for spent fuel or radioactive waste)

In this context, storage refers to the holding of spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for its containment with the intention of retrieval. Storage is by definition an interim measure (for a limited period of time) contrasted with disposal, which is a permanent solution for radioactive waste.

Storage (for spent fuel or radioactive waste)

In this context, storage refers to the holding of spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for its containment with the intention of retrieval. Storage is by definition an interim measure (for a limited period of time) contrasted with disposal, which is a permanent solution for radioactive waste.

Storage (for spent fuel or radioactive waste)

In this context, storage refers to the holding of spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for its containment with the intention of retrieval. Storage is by definition an interim measure (for a limited period of time) contrasted with disposal, which is a permanent solution for radioactive waste.

Storage (for spent fuel or radioactive waste)

In this context, storage refers to the holding of spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for its containment with the intention of retrieval. Storage is by definition an interim measure (for a limited period of time) contrasted with disposal, which is a permanent solution for radioactive waste.

Strategy (for radioactive waste management)

The national strategy details the way in which the policy will be implemented. It specifies the arrangements for managing each of the waste streams created by the nuclear power plant. This includes the required facilities for waste processing, storage and disposal. It also sets out a time frame for the implementation of each waste management stage.

Strategy (for radioactive waste management)

The national strategy details the way in which the policy will be implemented. It specifies the arrangements for managing each of the waste streams created by the nuclear power plant. This includes the required facilities for waste processing, storage and disposal. It also sets out a time frame for the implementation of each waste management stage.

Strategy (for radioactive waste management)

The national strategy details the way in which the policy will be implemented. It specifies the arrangements for managing each of the waste streams created by the nuclear power plant. This includes the required facilities for waste processing, storage and disposal. It also sets out a time frame for the implementation of each waste management stage.

Strategy (for radioactive waste management)

The national strategy details the way in which the policy will be implemented. It specifies the arrangements for managing each of the waste streams created by the nuclear power plant. This includes the required facilities for waste processing, storage and disposal. It also sets out a time frame for the implementation of each waste management stage.

Strategy (for radioactive waste management)

The national strategy details the way in which the policy will be implemented. It specifies the arrangements for managing each of the waste streams created by the nuclear power plant. This includes the required facilities for waste processing, storage and disposal. It also sets out a time frame for the implementation of each waste management stage.

Suitability scaling

A technique used in the Siting process, where for each criteria the site is simply ascribed a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. This is a simple method that will reject some sites.

Super turnkey

Where a single contract covers the entire plant design and construction.

Super turnkey

Where a single contract covers the entire plant design and construction.

Super turnkey

Where a single contract covers the entire plant design and construction.

Super turnkey

Where a single contract covers the entire plant design and construction.

Super turnkey

Where a single contract covers the entire plant design and construction.

Supplier

Person or organization supplying materials or products (from ISO 6707-1 (EN))

Supplier

Person or organization supplying materials or products (from ISO 6707-1 (EN)).

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is the IAEA recommended approach to competence management, which is generally accepted by all nuclear organizations. The SAT process identifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary required to perform a particular job to a specified standard and enables the development of training programmes to support this requirement.

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is the IAEA recommended approach to competence management, which is generally accepted by all nuclear organizations. The SAT process identifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary required to perform a particular job to a specified standard and enables the development of training programmes to support this requirement.

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is the IAEA recommended approach to competence management, which is generally accepted by all nuclear organizations. The SAT process identifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary required to perform a particular job to a specified standard and enables the development of training programmes to support this requirement.

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is the IAEA recommended approach to competence management, which is generally accepted by all nuclear organizations. The SAT process identifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary required to perform a particular job to a specified standard and enables the development of training programmes to support this requirement.

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is the IAEA recommended approach to competence management, which is generally accepted by all nuclear organizations. The SAT process identifies the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary required to perform a particular job to a specified standard and enables the development of training programmes to support this requirement.

Task

A measurable, well-defined unit of work with an identifiable beginning and end. A task can be split into sub-tasks.

Task

A measurable, well-defined unit of work with an identifiable beginning and end. A task can be split into sub-tasks.

Task

A measurable, well-defined unit of work with an identifiable beginning and end. A task can be split into sub-tasks.

Task

A measurable, well-defined unit of work with an identifiable beginning and end. A task can be split into sub-tasks.

Task

A measurable, well-defined unit of work with an identifiable beginning and end. A task can be split into sub-tasks.

Task analysis

Formal identification of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform a task.

Task analysis

Formal identification of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform a task.

Task analysis

Formal identification of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform a task.

Task analysis

Formal identification of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform a task.

Task analysis

Formal identification of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to competently perform a task.

Terminal objective

In the training context, a statement on the purpose or goal of a particular training session, course or programme. It describes the measurable performance a trainee should be able to demonstrate on completion of a training intervention.

Terminal objective

In the training context, a statement on the purpose or goal of a particular training session, course or programme. It describes the measurable performance a trainee should be able to demonstrate on completion of a training intervention.

Terminal objective

In the training context, a statement on the purpose or goal of a particular training session, course or programme. It describes the measurable performance a trainee should be able to demonstrate on completion of a training intervention.

Terminal objective

In the training context, a statement on the purpose or goal of a particular training session, course or programme. It describes the measurable performance a trainee should be able to demonstrate on completion of a training intervention.

Terminal objective

In the training context, a statement on the purpose or goal of a particular training session, course or programme. It describes the measurable performance a trainee should be able to demonstrate on completion of a training intervention.

The ESPOO Convention

Informal name for the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

The ESPOO Convention

Informal name for the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

The ESPOO Convention

Informal name for the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

The ESPOO Convention

Informal name for the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

The ESPOO Convention

Informal name for the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

Training objective

A statement of the expected performance of a trainee, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, on completion of a particular part of a training programme, to what standards and under what conditions.

Training objective

A statement of the expected performance of a trainee, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, on completion of a particular part of a training programme, to what standards and under what conditions.

Training objective

A statement of the expected performance of a trainee, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, on completion of a particular part of a training programme, to what standards and under what conditions.

Training objective

A statement of the expected performance of a trainee, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, on completion of a particular part of a training programme, to what standards and under what conditions.

Training objective

A statement of the expected performance of a trainee, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes, on completion of a particular part of a training programme, to what standards and under what conditions.

Transactional leaders

Transactional leaders are managers; they set objectives, monitor performance, and make corrections as needed.

Transformational leaders

Transformational leaders have a vision, and inspire people to go above and beyond their mere self-interest to achieve it.

TSOs

Technical Support Organizations.

Turnkey

Where a single contract covers most plant construction, but the owner/operator manages the civil and infrastructure works.

Turnkey

Where a single contract covers most plant construction, but the owner/operator manages the civil and infrastructure works.

Turnkey

Where a single contract covers most plant construction, but the owner/operator manages the civil and infrastructure works.

Turnkey

Where a single contract covers most plant construction, but the owner/operator manages the civil and infrastructure works.

Turnkey

Where a single contract covers most plant construction, but the owner/operator manages the civil and infrastructure works.

UNECE

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

UNECE

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

UNECE

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

UNECE

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

UNECE

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

User

Organization, person, animal, or object for which a building or other construction works is designed (from ISO 6707-1 (EN))

User

Organization, person, animal, or object for which a building or other construction works is designed (from ISO 6707-1 (EN)).

Vendor (The)

The vendor is the entity responsible for supplying all (or part) of the Nuclear Power Plant, according to the contract specifications of the Member State. They are responsible for ensuring that adequate safety standards, consistent with international safety standards, are integrated into the design of the nuclear power plant.

Vendor (The)

The vendor is the entity responsible for supplying all (or part) of the Nuclear Power Plant, according to the contract specifications of the Member State. They are responsible for ensuring that adequate safety standards, consistent with international safety standards, are integrated into the design of the nuclear power plant.

Vendor (The)

The vendor is the entity responsible for supplying all (or part) of the Nuclear Power Plant, according to the contract specifications of the Member State. They are responsible for ensuring that adequate safety standards, consistent with international safety standards, are integrated into the design of the nuclear power plant.

Vendor (The)

The vendor is the entity responsible for supplying all (or part) of the Nuclear Power Plant, according to the contract specifications of the Member State. They are responsible for ensuring that adequate safety standards, consistent with international safety standards, are integrated into the design of the nuclear power plant.

Vendor (The)

The vendor is the entity responsible for supplying all (or part) of the Nuclear Power Plant, according to the contract specifications of the Member State. They are responsible for ensuring that adequate safety standards, consistent with international safety standards, are integrated into the design of the nuclear power plant.

Very low level waste (VLLW)

Waste that does not necessarily meet the criteria of EW, but that does not need a high level of containment and isolation and, therefore, is suitable for disposal in near surface landfill type facilities with limited regulatory control. Such landfill type facilities may also contain other hazardous waste. Typical waste in this class includes soil and rubble with low levels of activity concentration. Concentrations of longer lived radionuclides in VLLW are generally very limited.

Very low level waste (VLLW)

Waste that does not necessarily meet the criteria of EW, but that does not need a high level of containment and isolation and, therefore, is suitable for disposal in near surface landfill type facilities with limited regulatory control. Such landfill type facilities may also contain other hazardous waste. Typical waste in this class includes soil and rubble with low levels of activity concentration. Concentrations of longer lived radionuclides in VLLW are generally very limited.

Very low level waste (VLLW)

Waste that does not necessarily meet the criteria of EW, but that does not need a high level of containment and isolation and, therefore, is suitable for disposal in near surface landfill type facilities with limited regulatory control. Such landfill type facilities may also contain other hazardous waste. Typical waste in this class includes soil and rubble with low levels of activity concentration. Concentrations of longer lived radionuclides in VLLW are generally very limited.

Very low level waste (VLLW)

Waste that does not necessarily meet the criteria of EW, but that does not need a high level of containment and isolation and, therefore, is suitable for disposal in near surface landfill type facilities with limited regulatory control. Such landfill type facilities may also contain other hazardous waste. Typical waste in this class includes soil and rubble with low levels of activity concentration. Concentrations of longer lived radionuclides in VLLW are generally very limited.

Very low level waste (VLLW)

Waste that does not necessarily meet the criteria of EW, but that does not need a high level of containment and isolation and, therefore, is suitable for disposal in near surface landfill type facilities with limited regulatory control. Such landfill type facilities may also contain other hazardous waste. Typical waste in this class includes soil and rubble with low levels of activity concentration. Concentrations of longer lived radionuclides in VLLW are generally very limited.

Very short lived waste (VSLW)

Waste that can be stored for decay over a limited period of up to a few years and subsequently cleared from regulatory control according to arrangements approved by the regulatory body, for uncontrolled disposal, use or discharge. This class includes waste containing primarily radionuclides with very short half-lives often used for research and medical purposes.

Very short lived waste (VSLW)

Waste that can be stored for decay over a limited period of up to a few years and subsequently cleared from regulatory control according to arrangements approved by the regulatory body, for uncontrolled disposal, use or discharge. This class includes waste containing primarily radionuclides with very short half-lives often used for research and medical purposes.

Very short lived waste (VSLW)

Waste that can be stored for decay over a limited period of up to a few years and subsequently cleared from regulatory control according to arrangements approved by the regulatory body, for uncontrolled disposal, use or discharge. This class includes waste containing primarily radionuclides with very short half-lives often used for research and medical purposes.

Very short lived waste (VSLW)

Waste that can be stored for decay over a limited period of up to a few years and subsequently cleared from regulatory control according to arrangements approved by the regulatory body, for uncontrolled disposal, use or discharge. This class includes waste containing primarily radionuclides with very short half-lives often used for research and medical purposes.

Very short lived waste (VSLW)

Waste that can be stored for decay over a limited period of up to a few years and subsequently cleared from regulatory control according to arrangements approved by the regulatory body, for uncontrolled disposal, use or discharge. This class includes waste containing primarily radionuclides with very short half-lives often used for research and medical purposes.

Vitrification

The process of incorporating materials into a glass or glass-like form. Vitrification is commonly applied to the solidification of liquid high level waste from the reprocessing of spent fuel. The vitreous product that results from incorporating waste into a glass.

Vitrification

The process of incorporating materials into a glass or glass-like form.

Vitrification is commonly applied to the solidification of liquid high level waste from the reprocessing of spent fuel. The vitreous product that results from incorporating waste into a glass.

Vitrification

The process of incorporating materials into a glass or glass-like form.
Vitrification is commonly applied to the solidification of liquid high level waste from the reprocessing of spent fuel. The vitreous product that results from incorporating waste into a glass.

Vitrification

The process of incorporating materials into a glass or glass-like form. Vitrification is commonly applied to the solidification of liquid high level waste from the reprocessing of spent fuel. The vitreous product that results from incorporating waste into a glass.

Vitrification

The process of incorporating materials into a glass or glass-like form.
Vitrification is commonly applied to the solidification of liquid high level waste from the reprocessing of spent fuel. The vitreous product that results from incorporating waste into a glass.

WANO

World Association of Nuclear Operatives.

WANO

World Association of Nuclear Operatives

WANO

World Association of Nuclear Operatives.

WANO

World Association of Nuclear Operatives

WANO

World Association of Nuclear Operatives.

Waste classification

A method used to group various types of radioactive waste according to their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics. The IAEA General Safety guide GSG 1 recommends the main radioactive waste classes. The IAEA waste classification is based primarily on considerations of long term safety, and thus, by implication, disposal of the waste.

Waste classification

A method used to group various types of radioactive waste according to their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics. The IAEA General Safety guide GSG 1 recommends the main radioactive waste classes.

The IAEA waste classification is based primarily on considerations of long term safety, and thus, by implication, disposal of the waste.

Waste classification

A method used to group various types of radioactive waste according to their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics. The IAEA General Safety guide GSG 1 recommends the main radioactive waste classes.

The IAEA waste classification is based primarily on considerations of long term safety, and thus, by implication, disposal of the waste.

Waste classification

A method used to group various types of radioactive waste according to their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics. The IAEA General Safety guide GSG 1 recommends the main radioactive waste classes.

The IAEA waste classification is based primarily on considerations of long term safety, and thus, by implication, disposal of the waste.

Waste classification

A method used to group various types of radioactive waste according to their physical, chemical and radiological characteristics. The IAEA General Safety guide GSG 1 recommends the main radioactive waste classes.

The IAEA waste classification is based primarily on considerations of long term safety, and thus, by implication, disposal of the waste.

Waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Waste management

All activities, administrative and operational, that are involved in the handling, pre-treatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Waste Management Organization (WMO)

The waste management organization is body responsible for safe disposal (ultimate solution) of RW and SF. In some countries this body could take also responsibility for some pre-disposal RW/SF activities.

Waste Management Organization (WMO)

The waste management organization is body responsible for safe disposal (ultimate solution) of RW and SF. In some countries this body could take also responsibility for some pre-disposal RW/SF activities.

Waste Management Organization (WMO)

The waste management organization is body responsible for safe disposal (ultimate solution) of RW and SF. In some countries this body could take also responsibility for some pre-disposal RW/SF activities.

Waste Management Organization (WMO)

The waste management organization is body responsible for safe disposal (ultimate solution) of RW and SF. In some countries this body could take also responsibility for some pre-disposal RW/SF activities.

Waste Management Organization (WMO)

The waste management organization is body responsible for safe disposal (ultimate solution) of RW and SF. In some countries this body could take also responsibility for some pre-disposal RW/SF activities.

Waste segregation

An activity where types of waste or material (radioactive or exempt) are separated or are kept separate on the basis of radiological, chemical and/or physical properties, to facilitate waste handling and/or processing.

Waste segregation

An activity where types of waste or material (radioactive or exempt) are separated or are kept separate on the basis of radiological, chemical and/or physical properties, to facilitate waste handling and/or processing.

Waste segregation

An activity where types of waste or material (radioactive or exempt) are separated or are kept separate on the basis of radiological, chemical and/or physical properties, to facilitate waste handling and/or processing.

Waste segregation

An activity where types of waste or material (radioactive or exempt) are separated or are kept separate on the basis of radiological, chemical and/or physical properties, to facilitate waste handling and/or processing.

Waste segregation

An activity where types of waste or material (radioactive or exempt) are separated or are kept separate on the basis of radiological, chemical and/or physical properties, to facilitate waste handling and/or processing.

Weighting

A methodology used in Siting that also allows different weightings to be considered in order to see the sensitivity of particular factors to the overall decision.

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is a breakdown of a project into smaller components, based on specific project deliverables. It defines and groups projects, which helps organize and define the total work scope. It also helps to provide a necessary framework for cost estimation and control, and provides guidance for schedule development and control.

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is a breakdown of a project into smaller components, based on specific project deliverables. It defines and groups projects, which helps organize and define the total work scope. It also helps to provide a necessary framework for cost estimation and control, and provides guidance for schedule development and control.

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is a breakdown of a project into smaller components, based on specific project deliverables. It defines and groups projects, which helps organize and define the total work scope. It also helps to provide a necessary framework for cost estimation and control, and provides guidance for schedule development and control.

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is a breakdown of a project into smaller components, based on specific project deliverables. It defines and groups projects, which helps organize and define the total work scope. It also helps to provide a necessary framework for cost estimation and control, and provides guidance for schedule development and control.

Work breakdown structure (WBS)

WBS is a breakdown of a project into smaller components, based on specific project deliverables. It defines and groups projects, which helps organize and define the total work scope. It also helps to provide a necessary framework for cost estimation and control, and provides guidance for schedule development and control.

Workforce planning

The systematic identification and analysis of what an organization (and a country) is going to need in terms of the size, type and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives. It determines what mix of experience and competencies are expected to be needed, and identifies the steps that should be taken to get the right number of the right people in the right place at the right time.

Workforce planning

The systematic identification and analysis of what an organization (and a country) is going to need in terms of the size, type and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives. It determines what mix of experience and competencies are expected to be needed, and identifies the steps that should be taken to get the right number of the right people in the right place at the right time.

Workforce planning

The systematic identification and analysis of what an organization (and a country) is going to need in terms of the size, type and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives. It determines what mix of experience and competencies are expected to be needed, and identifies the steps that should be taken to get the right number of the right people in the right place at the right time.

Workforce planning

The systematic identification and analysis of what an organization (and a country) is going to need in terms of the size, type and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives. It determines what mix of experience and competencies are expected to be needed, and identifies the steps that should be taken to get the right number of the right people in the right place at the right time.

Workforce planning

The systematic identification and analysis of what an organization (and a country) is going to need in terms of the size, type and quality of workforce to achieve its objectives. It determines what mix of experience and competencies are expected to be needed, and identifies the steps that should be taken to get the right number of the right people in the right place at the right time.