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Nuclear Safety
Country Agency Date Started Date Ended Fund Level Description
Argentina NRC Jun 28, 1995 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified CAMP agreement between the NRC and the Argentine Ente Nacional Regulador Nuclear (ENREN).
Argentina NRC Nov 30, 1990 Sep 16, 2001 Funding not specified MOU with ENREN for information exchange and general technical cooperation regarding the safety of operating civil power and research reactors.
Austria NRC Nov 27, 1989 Nov 27, 1994: ; renewal under renegotiation. Funding not specified Source Term Research and Application with OEFZS.
Belgium NRC Jun 6, 1978 May 2, 1993: ; extension through Dec. 1996. Funding not specified Formal renewal under negotiation; extension through Dec., 1996 accomplished through exchange of diplomatic notes. Information exchange and general technical cooperation with Belgian Government.
Belgium NRC Feb 1, 1983 Termination date: Indefinite Funding not specified Severe accident research with BNL and CEN/SCK. New agreement under negotiation.
Brazil NRC May 20, 1976 Sep 20, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with CNEN.
Bulgaria NRC Feb 11, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified CAMP agreement between NRC and the Bulgarian Atomic Energy Commission (BCAE).
Canada NRC Jun 21, 1989 Aug 15, 2001 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with AECB.
China NRC Oct 17, 1981 Jan 11, 1998 Funding not specified Protocol on Information exchange and general technical cooperation with NNSA.
Czech Republic NRC Apr 14, 1989 Nov 10, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Czech Republic State Office for Nuclear Safety.
Czech Republic NRC Feb 1, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified CAMP agreement between NRC and the Czech Republic State Office for Nuclear Safety.
Egypt NRC Jun 8, 1981 Oct 17, 1991 Funding not specified Renewal under negotiation. Information exchange and general technical cooperation with AEA.
European Union NRC Sep 20, 1984 Sep 20, 1989 Funding not specified Renewal under negotiation. Agreement between NRC and the European Union in the field of nuclear safety research.
Finland NRC Sep 26, 1980 Apr 9, 2001 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with STUK.
Finland NRC Dec 10, 1992 Aug 31, 1997
Renewal under negotiation. Agreement on Thermal Hydraulic Code Applications and Maintenance (CAMP) between the NRC and the VTT. Funding not specified.
Finland NRC Jan 1, 1994 Jan 1, 1996
Renewal under negotiation. Participation in Severe Accident Research Program with STUK and VTT. Funding not specified.
France NRC Oct 23, 1996 Oct 23, 2001 Funding not specified Severe Accident Research agreement with the CEA.
France NRC Jul 25, 1988 Jul 24, 1994 Funding not specified New agreement under negotiation. Assessment of Long Term Cable Aging Degradation with CEA.
France NRC Oct 23, 1996 Oct 23, 2001 Funding not specified Agreement between the USNRC and the CEA relating to CEA participation in the NRC Program of Severe Accident Research.
France NRC Jun 15, 1984
Funding not specified Termination date: Indefinite. Provides for classified safety information exchange with the Ministry of Industry (MI).
France NRC Jun 20, 1995 Jun 19, 2000 Funding not specified Agreement for NRC Participation in the High Burnup Fuel Behavior Program of the Institute for Protection and Nuclear Safety (IPSN).
France NRC Oct 1, 1990 Sep 30, 1996 Funding not specified Agreement between NRC and CEA relating to NRC participation in the Phebus Fission Product Program Phase II.
France NRC Jun 28, 1974 Sep 4, 1995 Funding not specified Renewal under negotiation. Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Ministry of Industry (MI).
France NRC May 22, 1995 May 22, 2000 Funding not specified Light water reactor safety research umbrella agreement with CEA.
Germany NRC Jul 6, 1981 Termination date: Indefinite Funding not specified Provides for classified safety information exchange with the BMU.
Germany NRC Oct 1, 1975 Oct 19, 2000 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with BMU.
Germany NRC Dec 13, 1995 Dec 12, 2000 Funding not specified Reactor safety research program; umbrella agreement with BMFT.
Greece NRC Oct 18, 1978 Apr 7, 1998 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with GAEC.
Hungary NRC Aug 31, 1993 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal Hydraulic Code Applications and Maintenance (CAMP) between NRC and the HAEC.
Hungary NRC Sep 24, 1990 Sep 12, 2001 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with HAEC.
Indonesia NRC Oct 28, 1992 Oct 27, 1997 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with Indonesia's National Atomic Energy Agency (BATAN).
Israel NRC Jul 11, 1988 Jul 30, 1998 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Israel AEC.
Italy NRC Dec 22, 1988 Nov 15, 1998 Funding not specified Safety and Licensing of Future Nuclear Power Plants with ENEA.
Italy NRC Sep 28, 1988 Nov 15, 1998 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with ENEA.
Italy NRC Mar 18, 1993 Mar 18, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement relating to ENEA participation in the NRC program of severe accident research with ENEA.
Italy NRC Mar 31, 1993 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on thermal hydraulic research with ENEA (CAMP).
Japan NRC Jan 1, 1993 Dec 31, 1996: ; renewal under negotiation. Funding not specified Severe Accident Research with JAERI.
Japan NRC Jun 25, 1991 Mar 31, 1997 Funding not specified High Temperature Hydrogen Combustion research agreement with MITI.
Japan NRC Oct 5, 1992 Oct 5, 1997 Funding not specified Confirmatory Integral System Testing on the Westinghouse AP600 Passive Reactor Design at the ROSA V Thermal Hydraulic Test Facility in Japan.
Japan NRC May 30, 1974 Dec 31, 1990 Funding not specified Agreement activities continue informally, while renewal is under negotiation. Information exchange and general technical cooperation with STA and ANRE.
Kazakstan NRC Feb 14, 1994 Feb 14, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Atomic Energy Agency (AEA).
Korea NRC Mar 18, 1976 Jun 5, 2000 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with MOST.
Korea NRC May 1, 1986 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Thermal hydraulic research with KAERI (CAMP) and KINS (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety).
Korea NRC Aug 23, 1984 Dec 31, 1995: ; renewal under renegotiation. Funding not specified Severe Accident Research with KAERI.
Lithuania NRC Apr 29, 1994 Apr 29, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Nuclear Power Safety Inspectorate (VATESI).
Lithuania NRC Jan 31, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic Code Applications and Maintenance (CAMP) between NRC and VATESI.
Mexico NRC Jun 2, 1987 Jun 2, 1992 Funding not specified General safety research umbrella agreement with CNSNS. Renewal under negotiation.
Multilateral NRC Jan 1, 1985 Dec 31, 1996: ; renewal under negotiation. Funding not specified OECD (NEA) Halden Reactor project. Participating countries: Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States.
Multilateral NRC Oct 1, 1992 Dec 31, 1994 Funding not specified Under consideration for renewal. DECOVALEX (DEvelopment of COupled models and their VAlidation against EXperiments) research with SKI. Severe accident research, source term, and containment research with SKI. Countries involved: Sweden, France, Canada, Finland, Japan, and United Kingdom.
Multilateral NRC Jul 1, 1994 Jun 30, 1997 Funding not specified NRC agreement for participation in the OECD RASPLAV Project to Investigate Molten Reactor Fuel-Lower Pressure Vessel Head Interaction.
Netherlands, The NRC Oct 3, 1977 Sep 25, 1997 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with NMSAE (Netherland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment) which handles aspects of foreign affairs that may impact the populace (like energy).
Netherlands, The NRC Apr 6, 1993 Apr 6, 1997 Funding not specified Nuclear Reactor Safety Research with ECN.
Regional NRC Sep 24, 1990 Jan 1, 1999 Funded by the EU. Renewal near signature. Severe Accident Research related to molten fuel/coolant interactions with CEC/JRC, Ispra.
Russia NRC Jan 31, 1995 Jan 30, 2000 Funding not specified Agreement between the NRC and the Institute of Nuclear Safety (IBRAE) of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the development and application of nuclear safety analysis codes.
Russia NRC Apr 26, 1988 Apr 26, 1998 Funding not specified NRC agreement for information exchange and general technical cooperation signed with the former USSR State Committee for the Utilization of Atomic Energy. Continued with the Federal Nuclear and Radiation Safety Authority of the Russian Federation (GAN) through an exchange of diplomatic notes under the Lisbon Initiative.
Russia NRC Apr 6, 1995 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic CAMP between the NRC and the Russian Research Center.
Slovak Republic NRC Jan 19, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic CAMP between the NRC and the UJDSR.
Slovak Republic NRC Apr 14, 1989 Nov 10, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic (UJDSR).
Slovenia NRC Jan 14, 1993 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal Hydraulic Code Applications and Maintenance (CAMP) between the NRC and the Institut Josef Stefan (IJS) of Slovenia.
South Africa NRC Aug 26, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic CAMP between the NRC and the CNS.
South Africa NRC Sep 27, 1994 Sep 27, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the Council for Nuclear Safety (CNS).
Spain NRC Jun 22, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic CAMP between the NRC and the CSN.
Spain NRC Oct 29, 1974 May 11, 2000 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with the CNS.
Spain NRC Sep 17, 1996 Sep 17, 2000 Funding not specified Severe Accident, thermal hydraulic code assessment, probabilistic risk analysis, accident management, and human factors research cooperation.
Sweden NRC Apr 27, 1995 Jan 1, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement between the NRC and the SKI relating to participation in the NRC Program of Severe Accident Research. Renewal being readied for signature.
Sweden NRC Dec 6, 1974 Dec 12, 1999 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with SKI.
Sweden NRC Sep 17, 1993 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Thermal hydraulic research (CAMP).
Switzerland NRC Nov 1, 1996 Sep 23, 1998 Funding not specified New agreement under negotiation. Severe accident, Human Factors, Risk and Accident Management research with FOE.
Switzerland NRC Dec 9, 1974 Sep 28, 1997 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with FOE.
Switzerland NRC Aug 30, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Thermal Hydraulic Research (CAMP).
Taiwan NRC Jun 30, 1994 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal-Hydraulic CAMP between the NRC and TECRO/AIT for research cooperation.
Taiwan NRC Sep 13, 1990 Sep 13, 1996: ; renewal under renegotiation. Funding not specified Cooperation with the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative's Office (TECRO)/AIT on Hualian soil structure interaction and large scale seismic test.
Taiwan NRC Jan 1, 1993 Jan 1, 1997 Funding not specified Participation in Severe Nuclear Accident Research Program with TECRO/AIT.
Ukraine NRC Apr 26, 1988 Apr 26, 1998 Funding not specified NRC agreement for information exchange and general technical coooperation signed with the former USSR State Committee for the Utilization of Atomic Energy. Continued with the State Committee for Nuclear and Radiation Safety of Ukraine through an exchange of diplomatic notes under the Lisbon Initiative.
United Kingdom NRC Sep 30, 1983 Oct 29, 1995 Funding not specified Renewal under negotiation. Severe accident research with United Kingdom's AEA.
United Kingdom NRC Oct 28, 1993 Oct 29, 1996: ; under renewal negotiation. Funding not specified Reliability and Probabilistic Risk Analysis with UKAEA.
United Kingdom NRC Aug 3, 1977 Apr 3, 2000 Funding not specified General safety research umbrella agreement with United Kingdom's AEA.
United Kingdom NRC Nov 14, 1992 Aug 31, 1997 Funding not specified Agreement on Thermal Hydraulic Code Applications and Maintenance (CAMP) between the NRC and the UKAEA.
United Kingdom NRC Mar 13, 1975 Sep 18, 2001 Funding not specified Information exchange and general technical cooperation with H&SE.

 

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