Problems and experience of regulatory inspection in Finland during construction of nuclear power plants

With a reference to the organization and practices of the inspecting authority and to the requirements set for various control phases, typical problems affecting the regulatory inspection work have been touched upon. One key problem area has appeared to be the availability, sufficient coverage and consistency of regulations at an early enough stage of the planned nuclear power plant project. Another big problem area has proved to be the availability and sufficiency of information at various inspection phases for a well found and timely decision or statement concerning the item to be reviewed