ASN Report 2017

202 ASN report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2017 Regional overview of nuclear safety and radiation protection A SN has 11 regional divisions through which it carries out its regulatory responsibilities throughout metropolitan France and in the French overseas départements and collectivities. Several ASN regional divisions can be required to coordinate their work in a given administrative region. As at 31st December 2017, the ASN regional divisions totalled 225 employees, including 159 inspectors. Under the authority of the regional representatives (see chapter 2, point 2.3.2), the ASN regional divisions carry out on-the-ground inspections of the Basic Nuclear Installations (BNIs), of radioactive substance transport operations and of small-scale nuclear activities; they examine the majority of the licensing applications submitted to ASN by the persons/entities responsible for nuclear activities within their regions. They check application within these installations of the regulations relative to nuclear safety and radiation protection, to pressure equipment and to Installations Classified for Protection of the Environment (ICPEs). They ensure the labour inspection in the nuclear power plants. In radiological emergency situations, the ASN divisions check the on-site measures taken by the licensee to make the installation safe and assist the Prefect of the département, who is responsible for protection of the population. To ensure preparedness for these situations, they help prepare the emergency plans drafted by the Prefects and take part in the periodic exercises. The ASN regional divisions contribute to the public information duty. They for example take part in the meetings of the Local Information Committees (CLIs) of the BNIs, and maintain regular relations with the local media, elected officials, associations, licensees and local administrations. This chapter presents ASN’s overall assessment by broad sector of activity and its assessment of nuclear safety and radiation protection in each region. It also reports on the local issues and procedures that are particularly representative of the regional action of ASN, especially with regard to informing the public and cross-border relations. Chapter 08  - Regional overview of nuclear safety and radiation protection