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Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to visit Oslo

In connection with the arrival of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Oslo, the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) has conducted a thorough assessment of the application from the Norwegian Armed Forces and has set several safety and emergency preparedness requirements.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

​​​​​​​Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

DSA Participates in Unique Nuclear Disarmament Collaboration

In future nuclear disarmament agreements, it will be challenging to verify that nuclear weapons are actually being dismanted. Norway is one of four countries participating in a collaborative effort aimed at developing methods to verify that nuclear disarmament is taking place.

DSA has measured very low levels of radioactive cesium at Svanhovd and Viksjøfjell

The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) has measured elevated, but still low levels of radioactive cesium (Cs-137) at our air filter stations at Svanhovd (September 9-16) and Viksjøfjell (September 5-12).

Norway and the USA focused on minimizing highly enriched uranium

This week, Norway and the USA hosted an event in Vienna on minimizing highly enriched uranium. As one of the relatively few countries in the world, Norway possesses highly enriched uranium mixed with thorium.

DSA signed Cooperation Agreement with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

A new cooperation agreement facilitates the exchange of technical information and collaboration on nuclear safety between the Norwegian Directorate for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (DSA) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

DSA strengthens collaboration with the British nuclear regulator

Last week, representatives from the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) signed an agreement with the British Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and joined them for a site visit to Sellafield.

Ukrainian Nuclear Safety Authority Significantly Weakened

Director Per Strand of the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) met with his colleagues from the Ukrainian nuclear safety authority (SNRIU) this week. SNRIU has been significantly weakened due to the war and has lost many of its inspectors. This situation could impact the nuclear safety at all facilities in Ukraine. 

The British nuclear facility Sellafield and its possible consequences for Norway

In an article in the UK's The Guardian, the  newspaper mentions Norway's concerns for the safety of the British nuclear facility at Sellafield. On a general basis, Norway is concerned about potential accidents and emissions from facilities in all areas that could have consequences for Norwegian territories. In the context of the article in the Guardian, it is a local release that cannot have consequences for Norway.

Annual meeting between Norwegian and Ukrainian safety authorities

An annual meeting to review the cooperation between Norwegian and Ukranian nuclear safety authorities was carried out in Norway this week. The meeting also included participants from French and Finnish authorities.