International Conference on Research Reactors:
Safe Management and Effective Utilization

14-18 November 2011, Rabat, Morocco

This paper presents general structure of regulatory documents on research reactor nuclear safety in Russia along with the main directions of further activities. General regulatory approach realizing in this structure takes into account peculiarities of nuclear research installations. The main peculiarities include neutronics and thermal power of NRI. Within the regulatory approach general requirements significant for all nuclear facilities (including nuclear power plants and fuel cycle facilities) are extended to NRI, and some specific requirements are developed. These general requirements are primarily associated with such general issues as radiation safety standards (e.g., exposure rates) for workers and publics, siting requirements, strength requirements, etc. Specialized safety regulatory documents relate to nuclear and radiation safety, emergency preparedness. Hierarchical approach is used for the specialized NRI safety documents. General safety rules are applied to all NRI, and nuclear safety regulations are developed for research reactors, pulsed research reactors, critical and subcritical assemblies. Specific regulations concern decommissioning issues, emergency preparedness and response, requirements to SAR and investigation of events also.

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