WENRA

WENRA is a network of Chief Regulators of EU countries with nuclear power plants and Switzerland as well as of other interested European countries which have been granted observer status.

The main objectives of WENRA are to develop a common approach to nuclear safety, to provide an independent capability to examine nuclear safety in applicant countries and to be a network of chief nuclear safety regulators in Europe exchanging experience and discussing significant safety issues.

Chairperson

  • Hans Wanner, Director General of the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI)
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Latest news

WGWD Decommissioning SRLs Report v2.1

June 18, 2013, 11:06 a.m.

After discussing Version 2.0 of its decommissioning report with stakeholder representatives and after evaluating all submitted written comments, WENRA has published the final Version 2.1 of the decommissioning report.

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WENRA Statement and Report on Safety of New NPP Designs

April 30, 2013, 11:58 a.m.

WENRA published in November 2010 a statement on safety objectives for new nuclear power plants. Based on these safety objectives ...

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WENRA Position Paper on Periodic Safety Reviews

April 5, 2013, 2:27 p.m.

One of the key aspects of nuclear safety and continuous improvement is a strong periodic safety review (PSR) process. WENRA reference revels (RLs) for existing nuclear power plants cover the topic of PSR in Issue P. According to the RLs, the PSR shall be made periodically, at least every ten years. The licensee has the prime responsibility for performing the PSR.

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