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Press releases and news

The Russian Federation becomes an NEA member
On 1 January 2013, the Russian Federation became the latest member of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). Read about the accession

NEA Director-General addresses Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety
On 15 December 2012, NEA Director-General Luis Echávarri delivered an NEA Statement on the opening day of the Fukushima Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety being held in Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. The statement highlights NEA follow-up actions and international projects underway in response to TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. Read more...

Low-carbon systems of the future must take system costs into account
A new study just released by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) recommends that decision-makers should take full electricity system costs into account in energy choices and that such costs should be internalised according to a "generator pays" principle. Read more...

Nuclear safety defence-in-depth
In addition to approving the NEA Programme of Work for 2013-2014, at its 18-19 October meeting the NEA Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy held a policy debate on Nuclear Safety Defence-in-Depth. Speakers included Dr. C.S. Kang, Chairman of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (Republic of Korea), Dr. M. Weightman, HM Chief Inspector, Nuclear Installations Inspectorate (United Kingdom), Commissioner W.D. Magwood IV, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (United States) and Mr. L. Stricker, Chairman of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). Participants in the debate recognised that the concept of defence-in-depth is valid, but that issues have been raised post-Fukushima regarding its implementation which needs to be further reviewed and improved. They stressed that responsibility for safety lies with the operator, but that the regulator has an important role to play in ensuring that the barriers in place to protect the public and the environment remain effective. The fundamental importance of a robust safety culture was also highlighted.

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New publications and reports

Nuclear Power Plant Operating Experience
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Japan's Compensation System for Nuclear Damage
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Nuclear Energy Today: Second edition
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The Economics of Long-term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
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The Supply of Medical Radioisotopes: Market Impacts of Converting to Low-enriched Uranium Targets for Medical Isotope Production
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Nuclear Energy and Renewables: System Effects in Low-carbon Electricity Systems
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Nuclear Energy Data 2012
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