ALARA in practice: A regulatory perspective

The paper will start with a presentation of how ALARA programmes fit into the operation management of nuclear power plants. This will be illustrated with the practices adopted in Swedish power plants in recent years. A particular attention will be given on how regulatory requirements related to ALARA have been formulated and implemented in a systematic way by utilities. The paper will also address all aspects related to inspection and controls of ALARA programmes. The experience gained so far in Sweden allows for some general recommendations about the way to establish an effective framework for the implementation of ALARA programmes and a positive co-operation between regulators and utilities.