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(C) Inspection and Licensing

The

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The procedures for inspection and licensing of nuclear

power plants are modelled along the procedures adopted in

countries which are more advanced in nuclear energy development.

These procedures are embodied in the "Safety Management of Nuclear Installations Regulations". It is stipulated that for

each nuclear installation in China, the operating unit has to

obtain a construction licence and operation licence.

operation staff have to

have to be tested for their knowledge and skill

in nuclear technology before a licence is issued to each of

them. Operator licences are subject to periodical renewal

processes. The scrutinization of applications for these licences is one of the major functions of the NNSA. The aim is to ensure

safe construction and operation of nuclear power plants.

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The licensing process, like that of many

countries, is divided into several stages:-

developed

(a) before construction, the operating unit has to

submit an application for construction of a

Preliminary

(b)

Safety

and

all related

be

prepared only

specific Plant

a

If after detailed

nuclear power plant, a

Analysis Report (PSAR)

information. The PSAR can

after a specific site and

design are chosen for study. scrutiny the application

construction licence will be

operating unit can then proceed with the

construction of the nuclear plant;

is

approved, a

issued.

The

before the first fuel-loading and test-running

of a new nuclear plant, the operating unit has to submit a Final Safety Analysis Report. When

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