Syria
Radiological and Nuclear Regulatory Office (RNR)
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The AECS formed the Radiological and Nuclear Regulatory Office (RNR) in 1998, to which it delegated regulatory functions. 1 2 The RNR Office is responsible for preparing and enforcing regulations, carrying out nuclear and radiological inspections, and ensuring emergency preparedness and safety/risk assessment. 3 The RNR Office consists of the following sections: Licensing and Inventory, Medical Inspections, Industrial Inspections, Border Control, Nuclear Safety, and Studies and Safety Assessment. 4
Glossary
- Radioactivity
- Radioactivity: The spontaneous emission of radiation, generally alpha or beta particles, often accompanied by gamma rays, from the nucleus of an unstable isotope.
Sources
- R. Shweikani, H. Suman, and I. Othman, “Towards Optimal Use of Available Technical Resources for Regulatory Purposes: The Syrian Experience,” AECS, p. 2, www.iaea.org.
- IAEA General Conference, Fifty-First (2007) Regular Session, “Plenary: Record of the Fifth Meeting,” held in Vienna, Austria, 19 September 2007, p. 13, www.iaea.org.
- R. Shweikani, H. Suman, and I. Othman, “Towards Optimal Use of Available Technical Resources for Regulatory Purposes: The Syrian Experience,” AECS, p. 2, www.iaea.org.
- R. Shweikani, H. Suman, and I. Othman, “Towards Optimal Use of Available Technical Resources for Regulatory Purposes: The Syrian Experience,” AECS, p. 2, www.iaea.org.