In the first such mission held virtually, an International Atomic Energy Agency team said Lithuania had strengthened its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in recent years, but warned that work needs to be done finalising arrangements for regulating the management of radioactive waste and its eventual disposal.
The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) team, which on 2 December concluded a 17-day follow-up mission to Lithuania, said the authorities showed a strong commitment to nuclear and radiation safety and have taken steps to address recommendations and suggestions identified in during an mission in 2016.
Integration of IAEA safety standards into the legal framework on radiation protection has been improved and the framework amended to increase public involvement in regulatory decision-making, the IAEA team said.
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