Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - June 2021

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

June21

African Union	Africa in position to further global nuclear nonproliferation, but competing interests hamper efforts
Australia	Radioactive storage bill amendments welcomed by traditional owners, pave way for legal challenges
Australia	Australia Lines Up Honeymoon Uranium Mine as Nuclear Momentum Builds
Canada	Médecine nucléaire : Québec aura sa chaire de recherche en théranostique
Canada	vSMRs could solve decarbonisation challenges at Canada’s remote northern mines: study
Canada	Comment: Rediscovering a secret science lab
Canada	New study to explore nuclear power’s role in supporting the Canadian hydrogen economy
Canada/United Kingdom	Amanda Levete designs Oxfordshire nuclear fusion plant
China	Leading Chinese nuclear scientist dies in fall from building
China	As Chinese Nuclear Incident Unfolds, Expert Falls Off Building & Dies
Global	China’s nuclear safety queried over Taishan reactor, but it wants to lead world by 2050
Global	China builds bunker to test whether nuclear waste can be dumped underground
China/Korea/Japan	China, ROK voice concern over Japan's decision to discharge nuclear wastewater into sea
Chine	Nucléaire chinois: la bévue incroyable de Framatome
España	Tres municipios de Almería con agua radioactiva
France	Intrusion de militants de Greenpeace dans une centrale nucléaire : pas d’état de nécessité
France	Essais nucléaires : « La Polynésie a besoin de voir ses souffrances reconnues »
France	Nucléaire : le Sénat relance le débat sur la fermeture des centrales
Ghana	Ghana is on top of radioactive safety and security
Ghana	Radiological and Medical Sciences Institute working to reduce Ghana’s cancer burden
Ghana	Ghana shortlists vendors for nuclear power plant
Ghana	Nuclear energy offers stable, reliable power
Global	How to deal with radioactive wastes safely
IAEA	Nuclear Law in Africa: Issues and Challenges Discussed at IAEA Virtual Workshop
IAEA	IAEA Nuclear Verification Continued During the COVID
Global	IAEA Launches Workshop Series on Economics of Emerging and Existing Reactor Technologies
IAEA	IAEA explains fuel cladding failures
IAEA	Call for Papers: IAEA Net Zero Challenge
IAEA	Nuclear and Renewables Complementary in Fighting Climate Change: IAEA's Grossi at Ministerial Thematic Forums
IAEA and NEA	OECD Discuss Key Nuclear Power Developments During Annual Meeting
IAEA	The IAEA’s Response and Assistance Network Grows to 36 Countries
IAEA	Promoting Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: 20 Years of the Joint Convention
IAEA	United States Supports IAEA Cancer Activities with US $5 Million Contribution
IAEA	IAEA commends JAEA's back
Iran	Iran reportedly foils sabotage attack on civilian nuclear facility
Iran	Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA monitoring deal after expiry
Iran	Iran: la centrale nucléaire de Bouchehr à l'arrêt, apparemment pour maintenance
Kenya	Is Kenya ready to produce nuclear energy?
KSA	Saudi Arabia’s FM and IAEA chief discuss Iran’s nuclear program
Japan	Aging Japanese nuclear reactor restarted after a decade
Japan	As Japan reboots ageing Mihama nuclear reactor, experts express concern
Japan	Japan's aged Mihama nuke plant goes online despite 40
Japon	Nucléaire : pour la première fois depuis Fukushima, le Japon rallume un réacteur de plus de 40 ans
Netherlands/Canada/Global	USNC fuel to be qualified in Dutch reactor
Pakistan	IAEA awards Pakistani nuclear institution, scientists
PGA	Africa \| Engaging Female and Male Parliamentarians in Promoting Nuclear and Radiological Security
Russian Federation	How did Bellona help rid Russia of its most radioactive ship? It started over lunch
Russian Federation	Kola II construction to start in 2028
Russian Federation	Rosatom’s Angarsk facility wins contract for decommissioning projects
Global	The security of advanced reactors
United Kingdom	Decommissioning agreement reached on advanced gas cooled reactor (AGR) nuclear power stations
United Kingdom	Sellafield HR boss tells tribunal mistrust ended contract
United Kingdom	Rescue robot set for Sellafield nuclear site
United Kingdom	IGas to dump radioactive waste in South Downs National Park
UK/Ireland	Radioactive material ‘moving around Irish sea’ due to unsafe disposal, says report
Ukraine	Tchernobyl?: un regain d’activité surprenant
United States	Construction Accident At Nuclear Plant Knocks Out Power Along Jersey Shore
United States	Federal Licensing Board Considers Challenge To Wisconsin's Last Nuclear Plant
United States	U.S. NRC launches investigation at Southern Georgia Vogtle 3 nuclear unit
United States	DOE Invests $61 Million in Advanced Nuclear Energy R&D Projects Across America
United States	Attorney General's Office opposes uranium mining company motion
United States	United States medical preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergencies
United States	Mahoning County prosecutors called to open criminal investigation into radioactive pollution in waterways
United States	Still no Ohio rules for bringing sanctions against oil and gas drilling waste
United States	Scott Williams: Utah governors have a 50
United States	If we want to fight the climate crisis, we must embrace nuclear power
United States	Company Opens First Radioactive Waste Repository in ND
United States	Company: Yankee nuclear plant demolition remains in budget
United States	Apollo official says it's safe to park RVs at former nuke site
United States	UIPE protective gear completes ground compatibility testing
United States	US selects new cleanup contractor for Idaho nuclear site
United States	Testimony as Delivered by Secretary Granholm Before the Senate Armed Services Committee
United States	Manhattan Project Doctor Was Pioneer In Radiobiology Field
United States	The ‘Atomic Marines’ of America’s botched Bikini Atoll nuclear test demand justice
United States	Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute

June17

African Union	PGA organized a Regional African Parliamentary Webinar engaging female and male Parliamentarians in promoting Nuclear and Radiological Security
Cameroun	Radioprotection : Les ambitions nucléaires de Madeleine Tchuinte
Canada	Canadian institute launches nuclear hydrogen feasibility study
Canada	Renewables need nuclear to be effective, says Gorman
China	Global Concerns And Questions Grow As China Admits Fuel Rods At Nuclear Plant Are Damaged
China	Fuel rods damaged at nuclear plant, radiation not leaking
China	‘Imminent radiological threat’: ‘Performance issue’ at China’s Taishan nuclear facility
Chine	Fuite radioactive à l’EPR de Taishan : la Chine se tait
Chine	Chine : les USA ont été avertis concernant une « menace » nucléaire
Chine	Nucléaire. La Chine mise sur l’atome pour rayonner
Chine	Deux réacteurs nucléaires secrets inquiètent les scientifiques
France/China	Company warns of 'imminent radiological threat' after Chinese nuclear plant leak: report
France	Condamnation définitive pour les intrus de Cattenom
IAEA	IAEA Develops First of its Kind Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for Medical Physicists
IAEA/China	China Informs IAEA that Taishan NPP is in Normal Condition, Says No Radiation Release or Environmental Concern
IAEA/Kenya	IAEA Reviews Progress of Kenya’s Nuclear Infrastructure Development
IAEA/Iran	Nuclear deal must await new Iran gov't -IAEA chief tells paper
Irak	L'Irak veut construire huit réacteurs nucléaires d'ici 2030
Iran	Iran says it produced 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to 60%
Japan	Japan - 70 US civic groups sign letter to condemn Fukushima water release
Kenya	Kenya : des progrès significatifs en matière de développement nucléaire
Maroc	Sûreté radiologique en Afrique, Le Maroc engagé à partager son expérience
Norway/Russian Federation	Nuclear Safety is Still a High Priority in Norway's Cooperation with Russia
Norway/Russia	Norway, Russia celebrates 25 years of successful nuclear safety cooperation, but NGOs worried about transparency
Roumanie	La Roumanie mise sur le nucléaire : une voie à suivre dans l'UE ?
United Kingdom	Nuclear energy: Fusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK
United States	Biden administration eyes step toward Trump-era proposal for uranium reserve
United States	Use of Radioactive Materials in Commercial Applications Has Increased by 30 Percent, Raising Security Risks
United States	Tribune editorial: Radioactive waste site a positive step
United States	U.S. nuclear regulator approves fuel for next-generation reactors

June14

Afrique	L’impact des activités minières sur l’environnement
Algérie/France	Les Algériens victimes des essais nucléaires de la France pourraient être indemnisés
Canada	NAYGN’s Chalk River Chapter Recognized for Excellence in Public Engagement
Global	Cheers! A doomsday drinking guide
China/India	Will China's artificial sun compel India to develop its own fusion reactor?
Croatia/BiH	Croatian, BiH ministers discuss cooperation, nuclear waste storage
Spain	Europa amenaza con llevar a España al TUE por fallos en los estándares de seguridad nuclear
España	Un problema con un alternador obliga a la central nuclear de Ascó a realizar una parada no programada
España	El CSN aprueba cambiar tres especificaciones técnicas de la central de Vandellòs II (Tarragona)
España	Encuentran tres equipos radioactivos en San Sebastián de los Reyes
Finlandia	la enorme y costosa red de túneles que el país usará como "tumba nuclear" y que debe durar 100.000 años
France	Stockage des déchets nucléaires : l’Autorité de sûreté nucléaire presse la France de prendre des décisions
France	Un réacteur de la centrale nucléaire de Chooz à l’arrêt à cause d’une anomalie inédite en France
France	"Cette décision d’arrêt de quatre réacteurs nucléaires est irresponsable"
France	La construction des chaufferies nucléaires du futur porte-avions français a débuté
France/Germany	German nuclear waste to remain in France after years of talks
Iran	US and Europe dismiss IAEA warning in hope of reviving Iran nuclear deal
IAEA	IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors
IAEA/Iran	IAEA urges Iran to explain uranium particles at undeclared sites
IAEA/North Korea	IAEA: North Korea's suspected uranium enrichment facility active
IAEA	Nuclear Science for Ocean Health
IAEA	World Oceans Day: Harnessing the Power of ‘Blue Carbon’ in Mitigating Climate Change
IAEA	Supporting the Development of Curricula for Nuclear Science Students in Indonesia
IAEA	IAEA Reviews Uzbekistan’s Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development
IAEA	Companies Called to Support the IAEA through the Nuclear Saves Partnerships
IAEA	Clean Energy Ministerial Focuses on Nuclear Future
IAEA	Renovating IAEA Nuclear Applications Laboratories Well Underway, Needs More Support
IMO	IMO environmental meeting opens with storm over dumped Fukushima water
India	Material seized in Jharkhand isn''t uranium, not radioactive: DAE
India, Pakistan	India blasts Pakistan for making unsubstantiated claim on seizure of 'radioactive' material
Indonesia, Japan	Indonesian activists protest against plan to dump Fukushima nuclear waste in Pacific
Iraq	Energy shortages: Baghdad focuses on nuclear power
Japan	Feature: Fukushima farmers hoping for boost from French chefs' endorsements
Japan	Fukushima Farming: Kōriyama Vegetable Growers Find Ways to Add Value
Japan	31 highly radioactive waste containers at Fukushima Daiichi nuke plant past lifespans
Japan	Opposing discharge plan shouldn't be taken lightly
Maroc	Sûreté et sécurité nucléaires et radiologiques : L’expérience marocaine mise en avant lors d’une rencontre régionale
Niger	Nucléaire : le niveau de sécurité du Niger conforme aux règles internationales (AIEA)
Nigeria	Russia, China Seek Areas of Collaboration with Nigeria’s Atomic Body
Germany	Nuclear Forensics & It’s applications
Russian Federation	Russia brings back largest global uranium project
Russian Federation	In a landmark moment, all spent nuclear fuel has left Russia’s most radioactive ship
Russian Federation	Russia begins pilot production of Remix fuel assemblies
Global	The safety of nuclear's future
United Kingdom	NNL launches strategic plan on nuclear science benefits
United Kingdom, Australia	Nuclear test veterans: 'My dad was treated like a guinea pig'
United Kingdom	Chernobyl’s ‘dark legacy’ sees new UK nuclear plant ‘built to withstand aircraft impact'
Ukraine	Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone
Ukraine	The story of ‘Joker’, the German robot that was sent to clean up Chernobyl and died almost immediately
US/Iran/IAEA	U.S. to Iran: mess with IAEA monitoring and put talks on deal at risk
US/Morocco	US-Moroccan African Lion 2021 drills kick off in Agadir
United States	Preparing to demolish one of Y-12's largest contaminated buildings
United States	Biden aims to boost LANL cleanup cash
United States	Speech: Why I invest in nuclear innovation
United States	Using a mineral 'sponge' to catch uranium
United States	More than 8 million Californians live within 50 miles of stored radioactive waste
United States	Big changes at Hanford
United States	Ex-Hanford contractor to pay $3M to settle fraud allegations
United States	C-10's meeting to focus on radiological monitoring
United States	Uranium mill tailings legacy continues
United States	White House Cautiously Embraces Nuclear Power to Meet Green Goals
United States	Fate of Illinois nuclear plants in balance after 3 fail to clear PJM auction and subsidy plan stalls

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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - June 2021