Setting up an opinion barometer is an important step for the ASN in its public information role. This barometer is designed to quantify the level of recognition of the ASN and the degree of satisfaction with its information action and should enable the ASN regularly to assess the relevance and quality of the information actions it carries out. Subsequent surveys following on from that of 2005 will be conducted and the results will help the ASN enhance its institutional image and raise its profile and the perception of its functions.

Changes to the www.asn.gouv.fr website are also an important project for the ASN in 2006. To better inform the public about what it is doing and about the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France, in particular in the local nuclear sector, the new site will enable the web user to access all subjects that interest him or her, easily and rapidly.

Along the lines of the information brochures it distributed regarding supervision of nuclear power plants, the ASN wishes to expand its information programmes aimed at the general public.

The ASN will also continue its policy of stakeholder consultation when drafting regulatory texts of general scope. It aims to make it increasingly possible for web users to find out about these projects and comment on them.

The ASN goal is to be recognised, both nationally and internationally, as an effective, legitimate and credible regulator. This to a large extent depends on its ability to disseminate information, to involve other stakeholders and to report on its actions. All of the ASN's current and future actions in the field of public information and transparency are designed to achieve this goal.