ASN Report 2020

Adaptation of operation and ASN oversight methods • In the medical field Adaptation of examination and licensing procedures in the context of the health emergency to allow the use of equipment or premises not normally covered by the licenses for the possession and utilisation of radioactive sources: scanners in nuclear medicine or radiotherapy units, radiation protected rooms or brachytherapy rooms, used to accommodate persons suffering from Covid-19. • For the inspections carried out by ASN Relaxation of the inspections programme in the medical field (check on the ability of the departments to host the inspection). Rapid resumption of inspections on-site as soon as adequate health measures are finalised. Organisation of remote-inspections instead of, and then in addition, to on-site inspections. Adaptation of the inspection programme to the context, so that inspections on important subjects were carried out in 2020. This crisis was an opportunity to innovate and develop new inspection methods • In the medical field Exchanges on organisational changes regarding patient care, in the light of the health and radiation protection constraints. • For the nuclear installations Regular contacts with the licensees concerning the steps taken to adapt to the health context: check on the suitability of the adaptations selected. Postponement of deadlines for the transmission of certain documents, pursuant to the Health Emergency Act. SEE BOX PAGE 153 SEE BOX PAGE 211 ASN maintains links with the licensees and nuclear activity managers ASN was vigilant with regard to the steps taken to ensure the nuclear safety and radiation protection of the activities SEE BOX PAGE 211 SEE BOX PAGE 153 ASN Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2020 13