Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom

This study examines nuclear regulation in the United Kingdom, focusing on licensing processes for land facilities supporting nuclear-powered submarines. It highlights the importance of these submarines for defense and maritime security, along with the need for specialized infrastructure to operate...

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Main Authors: Douglas Brandão Baroni, Sad Sandrini Borsoi, Yuri Sartore Almada Soares, Miguel Mattar Neto, Patrícia Silva Pagetti de Oliveira, Marcos Coelho Maturana
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Language:English
Published: Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2025-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
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Online Access:https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2672
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Sad Sandrini Borsoi
Yuri Sartore Almada Soares
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Patrícia Silva Pagetti de Oliveira
Marcos Coelho Maturana
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description This study examines nuclear regulation in the United Kingdom, focusing on licensing processes for land facilities supporting nuclear-powered submarines. It highlights the importance of these submarines for defense and maritime security, along with the need for specialized infrastructure to operate them safely and effectively. The study analyzes the UK’s procedures and regulations for nuclear licensing, with emphasis on regulatory bodies such as the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR). Results discuss the classification of nuclear facilities in the UK, including those dedicated to submarines and nuclear defense, as well as the applicable standards and guidelines for licensing these facilities. It is concluded that nuclear regulation in the UK is robust and transparent, providing a solid foundation for licensing facilities supporting nuclear-powered submarines. The adoption of these standards as a reference in Brazil could significantly contribute to establishing a solid and secure regulatory framework for such facilities.
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spelling doaj-art-10813e1ccdcd4728bdb012ad3b6cc5a42025-08-20T03:28:13ZengBrazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR)Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences2319-06122025-02-01124B (Suppl.)10.15392/2319-0612.2024.26722297Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United KingdomDouglas Brandão Baroni0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0170-116XSad Sandrini Borsoi1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8276-6875Yuri Sartore Almada Soares2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2164-4487Miguel Mattar Neto3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2295-1021Patrícia Silva Pagetti de Oliveira4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2097-7057Marcos Coelho Maturana5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4485-4107AmazulDiretoria de Desenvolvimento Nuclear da Marinha - DDNMDiretoria de Desenvolvimento Nuclear da Marinha - DDNMInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENInstituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares - IPENDiretoria de Desenvolvimento Nuclear da Marinha - DDNM This study examines nuclear regulation in the United Kingdom, focusing on licensing processes for land facilities supporting nuclear-powered submarines. It highlights the importance of these submarines for defense and maritime security, along with the need for specialized infrastructure to operate them safely and effectively. The study analyzes the UK’s procedures and regulations for nuclear licensing, with emphasis on regulatory bodies such as the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR). Results discuss the classification of nuclear facilities in the UK, including those dedicated to submarines and nuclear defense, as well as the applicable standards and guidelines for licensing these facilities. It is concluded that nuclear regulation in the UK is robust and transparent, providing a solid foundation for licensing facilities supporting nuclear-powered submarines. The adoption of these standards as a reference in Brazil could significantly contribute to establishing a solid and secure regulatory framework for such facilities. https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2672United Kingdom nuclear regulationnuclear powered submarinesnuclear support facilitiesDefence Nuclear Safety Regulator
spellingShingle Douglas Brandão Baroni
Sad Sandrini Borsoi
Yuri Sartore Almada Soares
Miguel Mattar Neto
Patrícia Silva Pagetti de Oliveira
Marcos Coelho Maturana
Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
United Kingdom nuclear regulation
nuclear powered submarines
nuclear support facilities
Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator
title Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
title_full Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
title_fullStr Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
title_full_unstemmed Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
title_short Study on the Licensing Framework for Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-powered Submarines in the United Kingdom
title_sort study on the licensing framework for land facilities supporting nuclear powered submarines in the united kingdom
topic United Kingdom nuclear regulation
nuclear powered submarines
nuclear support facilities
Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator
url https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2672
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