Evolution of regulatory requirements for HWRS in Romania

The CNCAN, as safety authority of Romania, established an appropriate strategy for the integration of Canadian regulatory experience and practices into the Romanian licensing process for Cernavoda NPPs. Some important factors were taken into consideration by CNCAN in evolving the Romanian regulatory environment in the context of the post-accession process in the European Union, after 1st January 2007. The regulatory approach for the units 3 and 4 of the Cernavoda NPP will continue in the same manner as for the previous units 1 and 2. Future amendments to the licensing process will consider the compliance with the safety standards and guides, which are anticipated for 2014-2015 at the international level. (author)