[en] The article describes development of nuclear power management in Litrhuania after restoration of independence in 1990. Safe operation of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant became a great concern of the Government of Lithuania. Nuclear safety regulatory body - VATESI was established in 1991. In solving these problems Lithuania was not left alone: a broad international cooperation is going on. Main programes starting from 1992 are presented in the article. Sweden should be mentioned as one of the most active partner in this process

[en] The historical aspects of development of the Ignalina nuclear power plant are described as well as the issues of promotion of safety culture there

[en] The Lithuanian presentation expresses its approach to nuclear power plants safety self-assessment and the role of international cooperation with this respect

[en] Co-operation must be directed towards long-range support with due regard for Lithuania's economic and energy situation. In this respect the establishment of long-term friendship between Lithuania and Japan is highly desirable. Cooperation between Ignalina NPP and PESCO, Ltd. (Japan) on safety upgrades is described

[en] The presentation discusses role of the government and the owner in ensuring safety culture at nuclear power plants

[en] Brief overview of the factors influencing current status of nuclear power development and the future in Lithuania is presented. Among these environmental aspects, energy demand, financial capabilities and international climate are of great importance. Particular the last one is crucial, Lithuania is facing strong pressure from countries of European Union, G-24 group to shutdown both units of Ignalina NPP despite great achievements in its safety upgrading

[en] Description of present status of nuclear power in Lithuania and prospects for future are presented. Lithuania operate two reactors of RBMK-1500 type. Since regaining of independence in 1990 Lithuania made a great efforts in developing legal framework for nuclear power regulation and improving safety of both reactors at Ignalina NPP. The main ideas of the draft of a new energy strategy are summarized. As regards nuclear power development in Lithuania there are two scenarios in the draft strategy: operation of the plant till the end of its design lifetime and operation of the plant till the gap closure between fuel channel and graphite and non re channeling of the reactors. Comparison of the cost and implications to the country's economy of both scenarios is discussed

[en] Public acceptance is one of most serious conditions for nuclear power introduction or successful operation of nuclear power plants. After restoring it's independence, Lithuania inherited large nuclear power plant RBMK type reactors widely known as Chernobyl type reactors. Several small case studies of dealing with the media on nuclear matters are presented and efforts to adopt an active attitude on different levels are described. (author)

[en] In this communication are grouped the reports submitted by participants from central and eastern European countries and the new independent states, concerning their government legislation relative to the nuclear liability in the event of a nuclear accident. (N.C.)