Poland

Nuclear regulatory authority

This is the responsibility of the President of the National Atomic Energy Agency, which is a central organ of governmental administration with competence for nuclear safety and radiological protection issues. It is an independent authority regulating nuclear, radiation, transport and waste safety and safeguards as well as radiation emergency preparedness, under the administrative supervision of the Minister of Environment.

Nuclear activities

Poland has no nuclear power plants. There are two research reactors: MARIA is currently in operation, and EWA is undergoing decommissioning.

Radioactive waste and spent fuel management

There are spent fuel storage facilities, national Central RadWaste Repository, and over 3 500 registered activities with radiation potential for public exposure and radwaste.

Main legal instruments

The Act of Parliament of 29 November 2000 - Atomic Law (O.J. 2007, No 42, Item 276) and the Act of Parliament of 11 April 2008 amending the Atomic Law, 30 supporting regulations issued by the Council of Ministers. (The full text of the Atomic Law and relevant regulations is available on the NAEA website: www.paa.gov.pl).