The Act of 13 June 2006 on Transparency and Security in the Nuclear Field defined not only the public’s right to be informed but also the nuclear players’ duty of transparency. To fulfil this duty, ASN – the French Nuclear Safety Authority – deploys its efforts in two directions: • ASN uses a wide range of means of involving its various audiences to fulfil its duty to inform and its goal of contributing to enlightened societal choices with regard to nuclear safety and radiation protection. Through this proactive and continuous approach, ASN is working to improve the understanding of the challenges and enriching its decision- making process by enhancing the participation of the stakeholders, as well as reinforcing the nuclear safety and radiation protection culture. ASN also conducts specific actions aimed at the professionals (publication of guides, organisation of conferences and seminars) to inform them of the regulations and enhance their awareness of safety and radiation protection issues. • ASN also replies to the many queries from the stakeholders, such as environmental associations, professionals, local authorities, etc. The ASN spokespersons also respond to numerous queries from the media. Each year, ASN is given a hearing before the Parliament on its activities and high-stake issues. It also contributes to the work of the Local Information Committees (CLIs). 1 Developing relations with the various audiences 1.1 The general public ASN works to ensure that citizens have reliable information on the nuclear risks and that they develop the appropriate radiation protection reflexes in all circumstances (particularly with respect to the risks of exposure of medical personnel and patients during medical activities involving ionising radiation, but also for people living close to nuclear installations). To this end, ASN develops relations with its stakeholders and uses diverse vectors: printed or digital publications, website, social networks, events communication, etc. Since 2022, ASN has participated in National resilience day (13 October) which aims to raise citizen awareness to natural and industrial risks. This national day brings together several nuclear sector actors (the National Association of Local Information Committees and Commissions – Anccli, EDF and the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety– IRSN) in order to raise public awareness of the nuclear risks and what to do in the event of a nuclear alert. In 2024, ASN mobilised six of its regional divisions which organised various actions (conferences, events, workshops). ASN participated more specifically in the “resilience village” in Belleville‑sur‑Loire (Cher département) which received nearly 900 visitors (see box next page). In its youth-focused work, ASN renewed its support for the “International High School Radiation Protection Meetings”, where French and foreign high school pupils can share the research work they have carried out during the academic year. On 3 and 4 April 2024, 110 high school pupils and their teachers gave a presentation at IRSN’s Fontenay-aux-Roses site of their work on protection against radiological risks. The Cahiers de l’ASN publications aim to provide an informative overview of major subjects relating to nuclear safety. With numerous illustrations (diagrams, photos, computer graphics) and short and airy texts, they are designed to make for easy reading. The Cahiers de l’ASN are distributed to nearly 6,000 subscribers and are available at asn.fr. Two new issues of the Cahiers de l’ASN were published in 2024: ∙Cahier #05 – 1,300 MWe nuclear reactors – Operation beyond 40 years: the issues of the 4th periodic safety review; ∙Cahier #06 - Radioactive waste: how to implement lasting solutions to protect human health and the environment? They supplement the existing collection of Cahiers: ∙Cahier #01 – Nuclear power plants going beyond 40 years: the issues of the 4th periodic safety review of the 900 MWe nuclear power reactors; ∙Cahier #02 – Nuclear power plants going beyond 40 years: what are the conditions for the continued operation of EDF’s 900 MWe reactors?; ∙Cahier #03 – 10 years after Fukushima: what safety improvements for nuclear facilities in France?; ∙Cahier #04 – The decommissioning challenges: ensuring the correct performance of this final phase in the life of a nuclear facility. In 2025, the collection will be renamed Cahiers de l’ASNR. A new cahier will be devoted to the conditions of continued operation of the 1,300 MWe nuclear reactors beyond 40 years. Furthermore, in 2023 ASN published a Cahier Histoire de l’ASN, devoted to nuclear accidents and developments in nuclear safety and radiation protection. ASN sends its two-monthly Lettre de l’Autorité de sûreté nucléaire (Nuclear Safety Authority Newsletter) to more than 5,000 subscribers. This publication provides a summary of the most noteworthy topical issues and information relative to ASN resolutions and actions. To receive the ASN newsletter free of charge, simply register on asn.fr. ASN Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2024 185 01 Informing and involving the various audiences 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 AP 02 03 04
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