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The report gives an overview of the risk and environmental impact assessments received through the Norwegian-Russian decommissioning project of RTGs in NW Russia. A number of 180 RTGs have been removed from NW Russia between 2001–2009.

With the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the NRPA has initiated a regional regulatory cooperation project with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to improve regulations on nuclear safety, radiation protection and environmental issues, and assist the countries in remediating radioactively contaminated sites.

All 180 RTGs in Northwest Russia have now been removed and secured as a consequence of Norwegian-Russian cooperation and funding from Norway. The removal and safe disposal of RTGs and their replacement with solar panel technology in Northwest Russia is a priority area under the Norwegian Nuclear Action Plan. Norwegian cooperation and funding requires Risk and Environmental Impact Assessments during the planning phase. The role of the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority (NRPA) is to perform a review and quality assurance of such assessments.

All 180 RTGs in Northwest Russia have now been removed and secured as a consequence of Norwegian-Russian cooperation and funding from Norway. The removal and safe disposal of RTGs and their replacement with solar panel technology in Northwest Russia is a priority area under the Norwegian Nuclear Action Plan. Norwegian cooperation and funding requires Risk and Environmental Impact Assessments during the planning phase. The role of the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority (NRPA) is to perform a review and quality assurance of such assessments.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority is responsible for a nationwide network of 28 stations that continuously measure background radiation levels. The network was established in the years following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, and was upgraded to a new and modern network in the period 2006-2008. The purpose of the monitoring network is to provide an early warning if radioactive emissions reach Norway. The measurements from the network will also form an important part of the decision base for the Crisis Committee for Nuclear Preparedness in an early phase, once the news of the emissions has reached Norway.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority is responsible for a nationwide network of 28 stations that continuously measure background radiation levels. The network was established in the years following the Chernobyl accident in 1986, and was upgraded to a new and modern network in the period 2006-2008. The purpose of the monitoring network is to provide an early warning if radioactive emissions reach Norway. The measurements from the network will also form an important part of the decision base for the Crisis Committee for Nuclear Preparedness in an early phase, once the news of the emissions has reached Norway.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority currently has five air filter stations located at various sites throughout Norway. The stations are important for surveying airborne radioactivity, and for the assessment and composition of any emissions in the case of mishaps and accidents. There are similar stations throughout Europe, and the inter-state collaboration makes it possible to track any emissions of radioactive substances.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority currently has five air filter stations located at various sites throughout Norway. The stations are important for surveying airborne radioactivity, and for the assessment and composition of any emissions in the case of mishaps and accidents. There are similar stations throughout Europe, and the inter-state collaboration makes it possible to track any emissions of radioactive substances.

The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority uses several systems for mobile surveys. One of the systems consists of detectors that can be fitted on the roof of a car. Mobile systems can be used to survey radioactive pollution in large areas in a short time, for reference measurements and for searching for missing sources. The systems can be fitted onto vehicles or used in helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft.