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Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA)MandateThe CNRA shall be responsible for the programme of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) concerning the regulation, licensing and inspection of nuclear installations with regard to safety. The CNRA shall constitute a forum for the exchange of information and experience among regulatory organisations. To the extent appropriate, the CNRA shall review developments which could affect regulatory requirements with the objective of providing members with an understanding of the motivation for new regulatory requirements under consideration and an opportunity to offer suggestions that might improve them or avoid unwarranted disparities among Member countries. In particular it shall review current practices and operating experiences with a view to disseminating lessons learned. The CNRA shall promote co-operation among Member countries to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the regulatory process and to maintain an adequate level of capability and competence. The CNRA shall focus primarily on existing power reactors and other nuclear installations; it may also consider the regulatory implications of new designs of power reactors and other types of nuclear installations. Furthermore, it shall examine any other matters referred to it by the Steering Committee. The CNRA shall collaborate with, and assist, as appropriate, other international organisations for co-operation among regulators and consider, upon request, issues raised by these organisations. The CNRA shall organise its own activities. In implementing its programme, the CNRA shall establish co-operative mechanisms with the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations, the Committee on Radiation Protection and Public Health and the Radioactive Waste Management Committee to work on matters of common interest and to promote sharing of information and resources avoiding unnecessary duplication. It may sponsor specialist meetings and working groups to further its objectives. To implement its mission, the CNRA relies upon a membership of senior representatives of the national nuclear regulatory authorities of the Member countries, authorised to present their national nuclear regulatory and safety policies.
Related linksThe CNRA Strategic Plan has been written to provide guidance for the CNRA in fulfilling its mandate. CNRA members' area (password-protected) Nuclear
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