Reviewing the Safety of Existing Nuclear Power Plants - IAEA

This technical volume contains the proceedings from a high-level symposium organized in cooperation with OECD/NEA in Vienna. Held from October 8-11, 1996, this gathering served as a vital follow-up to the 1991 International Conference on The Safety of Nuclear Power: Strategy for the Future. Readers will find detailed documentation regarding the progress made in implementing recommendations from the 1991 conference. This specific symposium acted as the initiating force behind the Convention on Nuclear Safety, which officially entered into force on October 24, 1996. The content is designed to provide essential information to everyone involved in the maintenance and oversight of nuclear power plant safety. It offers a historical and technical look at the evolution of safety standards and the regulatory progress achieved during this period.