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operators are licensed by the regulatory authority of the country. The operation crew undergo frequent periodical retraining to refresh them of emergency procedures and heighten their emergency response capability; (Ref : 2.4.2; 2.4.8; 3.2.8; 4.3.1; 4.3.2)
emergency
in the US, near-site and off-site
response services centre's аге set up by the nuclear power companies to give technical support to the operation crew in case of emergency. A clear line of communication is set up and there is a clear chain of command to ensure that an emergency is handled properly; (Ref: 3.3.25)
(10) all nuclear power plants visited by the delegations are security tight. Access and exist of all persons must be authorised and are computer controlled and recorded. Site boundaries are monitored by closed circuit cameras and stringent precautions are taken against sabotage; (Ref : 2.3.47; 3.1.34)
(11) the relationship between utility companies, government and the public in the countries visited are very open. General information about nuclear energy and the design and
and operation of nuclear power plants is made easily available. The public participate in public hearings, visit the plants
and get involved in emergency planning. (Ref :
2.6.2-6; 3.4.16; 3.6.1; 4.6.4; 4.7.13)
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