The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority's safety assessment and statement on the operating licence application for spent nuclear fuel will not be completed this year. This is stated in the second tertial supervisory report for 2023
Preparedness for radiation hazards
Although the likelihood of a serious radiation hazard situation in Finland is small, preparations have been made, as an accident cannot be completely ruled out. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) maintains preparedness for abnormal radiation situations and receives all radiation-related notifications at all times of the day.
26.9.2023
Press release
STUK assesses the safety of small nuclear power plants together with the French and Czech authorities
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), together with the nuclear safety authorities of France and the Czech Republic (SÚJB and ASN), has assessed the safety solutions designed for small nuclear reactors (SMR). The assessment was carried out for the purposes of future licencing procedure...