Application of a Graded Approach in Regulating Nuclear Installations

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

IAEA-TECDOC-1980

English IAEA-TECDOC-1980 | 978-92-0-132021-6

332 pages | 29 figures | € 18.00 | Date published: 2021

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This publication addresses the basics of the application of a graded approach in the regulatory oversight of nuclear installations, describes the approaches currently implemented by several regulatory bodies around the world and, based on these examples, proposes a generic methodology for application of a graded approach to regulation of nuclear installations. The publication provides practical examples and information on developing and implementing strategies and processes for all regulatory functions.

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Graded Approach, Nuclear Installation, Regulatory Oversight, Regulatory Body, Methodology, Application, Regulation, Nuclear, Practical Example, Strategy, Regulatory Function, Developing, Implementing, Process, Safety, Security, Systematic Application, Management System, Resource, Resource Optimization, Optimization, Decision Making, Risk, Legal Framework, Regulatory Framework, Safety Standards, Review, Assessment, Inspection, Enforcement

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