Today, the Chernobyl NPP was visited by the nuclear regulator delegation of France headed by the Commission Agent Mr. Philippe Jamet. From Ukrainian part, the delegation was accompanied by the Chairman of State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine Mrs. Yelena Mikolaychuk.
The guests met with representatives of the Chernobyl NPP Administration. During the meeting, the issues relating to the status of NSC construction, nuclear safety of Chernobyl site, ChNPP decommissioning and radioactive waste management were discussed. During discussion, a specific attention was paid to the problems associated with overcoming the consequences of collapsed roof and wall structures of Unit 4 Turbine Hall occurred in February this year.
During the touring, the delegation visited the Industrial Complex for Solid Radwaste Management (ICSRM), the Shelter Observation Pavilion, the Arch assembling site, and Pripyat town. Mr. Jamet left a note in the Honorary Guests Book, where he thanked ChNPP for arranged visit and emphasized that he is delighted with courage and commitment of ChNPP personnel. “Let the largest accident in nuclear energy make its significant contribution to assuring safety in the whole world», said Mr. Jamet.