ArmInfo. On November 28, the Government of Armenia approved the funding between the Republic of Armenia and the European Commission on .
As stated in the explanatory note to the document, the Republic of Armenia has developed a roadmap to ensure the timely and full implementation of the measures defined by CEPA. In the field of nuclear and radiation safety regulation, the plan is to align with EU directives. Therefore, the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee of the Republic of Armenia has already initiated the development of a new draft nuclear law that considers the relevant EU directives, WENRA (Western European Nuclear Regulators Association) safety standards and the safety requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The implementation of the project within the specified funding agreement will enable the Republic of Armenia to establish an effective nuclear safety culture, create an infrastructure and legal framework for regulating nuclear and radiation safety in compliance with EU directives, and WENRA requirements. This will ensure that safety standards are met to the fullest extent possible, reflecting advanced European experience and international criteria.
As part of the specified agreement, a program is planned to be implemented with the goal of developing the capabilities of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Armenia and the Technical Support Center in reviewing the periodic safety review (PSR) of the 2nd power unit of the NPP. It is also planned to provide the necessary equipment for the environmental radiation laboratory. As stated in the document, the establishment of an environmental radiation laboratory in the territory of the Republic of Armenia will contribute to improving the national infrastructure for environmental radiation monitoring in Armenia. This includes emergency response systems, monitoring of radiation sources and acquiring modern international experience and knowledge to meet the requirements of relevant EU directives. To implement the tasks outlined in the agreement, the EU will provide a maximum of EUR 12,900,000 to Armenia.
