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3. Basic Principles Of Nuclear Safety
consideration comments from interested parties and experience feedback. Due account
shall also be taken of internationally recognized standards and recommendations, such as
the Agency’s Safety Standards Series publications.
3.7.5. Specific infrastructure
In order to safely derive the benefits from the exploitation of nuclear and radiation related
technologies, governments must provide for both an effective regulatory regime and an
appropriate supporting infrastructure. The regulatory regime has been addressed in the
preceding sections of this Safety Requirements publication. Requirements with respect to
the supporting infrastructure are presented in this section.
3.7.5.1. Infrastructure for emergency preparedness
Despite all of the precautions that are taken in the design and operation of facilities and
the conduct of activities, there is always a possibility that failures or accidents will lead to
emergencies. In some cases, such situations may lead to the release of radioactive
materials within facilities and/or into the public domain, which may necessitate
emergency response actions. These may include transport accidents. Adequate
preparations shall be established and maintained at local, national and, where agreed
between Member States, at the international level to deal with these situations.
The arrangements for emergency response actions both within and outside facilities, if
applicable, or elsewhere under the control of the operator, are dealt with through the
regulatory process. Government shall ensure that competent authorities have the
necessary resources and that they make preparations and arrangements to deal with any
consequences of accidents in the public domain, whether the accident occurs within or
beyond national boundaries. These preparations shall include the actions to be taken both