Amendment to the Regulation on Independent Inspection Activities at Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Facilities
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This amendment expands Turkey’s independent inspection framework for nuclear facilities to also cover radioactive waste facilities. Operators that plan, apply for approval for, or run these facilities now fall more clearly within the same oversight system, with updated definitions and references across the regulation. The change also strengthens independence rules for independent inspection companies. These companies may set their own inspection checkpoints, carry out unannounced inspections, and must not rely on calls or procedures that fall outside the operator’s formal communication process. Equipment manufacturing rules, however, will not apply to radioactive waste facilities.
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Key Changes
- Extends independent inspection rules from nuclear facilities to radioactive waste facilities
- Updates definitions and scope so operators of radioactive waste facilities are covered
- Allows independent inspection companies to set control points independently and conduct unannounced inspections
Obligations
What this law requires
Operators of radioactive waste facilities that notify intent to establish a facility, apply for approval or authorization, or operate under regulatory control must comply with the independent inspection oversight framework applicable to nuclear facilities.
Independent inspection companies must maintain independence from facilities where their shareholders or board members have ownership interests or serve on boards.
Independent inspection companies must not base inspection activities on calls or procedures outside the operator’s formal communication process.
Entities establishing, seeking authorization for, or operating nuclear or radioactive waste facilities must treat the facility as subject to regulatory control once they notify intent, apply for approval or authorization, or receive authorization.