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Order No. 181 on the prolongation of the operation of the power-generating units of atomic power-plants in the post-project period following the reassessment of safety standards.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Radiation Emissions EIA
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Abstract

The present Order consists of 5 sections dealing with: (a) general provisions (sect. 1); (b) preparation for the functioning in the post-project period (sect. 2); (c) general prescriptions relating to obsolescent power-generating units (sect. 3); (d) general requirements for the periodical reassessment (sect. 4); (e) general requirements as to reporting periodical reassessment of the power-generating units (sect. 5). Furthermore, the present Order establishes mandatory requirements for the prolongation of the operation of the power-generating units of atomic power-plants in the post-project period to be achieved through the introduction of load aging management programs and periodical revaluation of safety standards. Specified periods of operation of the power-generating units are aimed at ensuring compliance with safety criteria. Post project operation shall be authorized only after the modification of operational licensing conditions . Operating organizations must carry out periodical reassessment of safety criteria of each power-generating unit at least once in ten years. Revaluation of safety standards shall include environmental impact assessment. Reassessment shall ensure safe functioning of equipment under adverse environmental conditions such as natural disasters, electro-magnetic pollution, radiation, etc. Inspection shall also ascertain the compliance with the designed emissions of radioactive substances into the environment within the maximum established limits. Annual and quarterly reports shall record the amount of radioactive substances discharged into the environment.

Full text
Ukrainian
Website
www.rada.kiev.ua