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RSRP supported the building and equipment of a new conference hall for Tajik Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency. The opening of the conference hall took place on November 3, 2014 in the presence of the prime minister of Tajikistan, Mr. Qohir Rasulzoda, president of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Mr. Farhod Rahimi, director of the Agency Mr. U. M. Mirsaidov, representative of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mr. Jack Ramsey, representative of the US Embassy in Tajikistan, Mr. Fred Carter, and other officials and guests. The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency has plans to...
RSRP provided training on the Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS1.5) to Panamanian Radiation Protection staff at the Ministry of Health (MINSA), on July 10th. The objective of this activity was to upgrade Access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructors installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSEE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-installation of ARIS 1...
During April 24 – May 2, 2014 RSRP provided specialized model inspections (on-the-job training) of radiation protection inspectors of the Department for Nuclear and Radiation Safety of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia. Model inspections were conducted at radiotherapeutial accelerators and nuclear medicine departments of two major hospitals in Tbilisi, Georgia, namely at “Research Institute of Clinical Medicine” (Tbilisi, Tevdore Mgvdlis str. 13) and “High Technology Medical Center, University Clinic”(Tbilisi, Tsinandlis str. 9). The objective of this...
During May 12-14, RSRP provided training on the Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS1.5) to General Division of Energy (DGE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The objective of this activity was to upgrade Access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructors installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSEE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-installation of ARIS...
RSRP provided training on the Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS1.5) to Bolivian Institute for Nuclear Technology (IBTEN) throughout May 8-9. The objective of this activity was to upgrade Access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructors installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSEE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-installation of ARIS 1.5 and system...
From May 5th to 6th, RSRP provided training on the Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS1.5) to Comision Nacional de Energia Atomica (CNEA), the Regulatory Authority on Radiation Protection from Paraguay. The objective of this activity was to upgrade Access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructors installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSEE. Detailed guidance was provided on...
During February 24-27, 2014, RSRP provided training to Mauritius ´s Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) of on Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5). The objective of this activity was to upgrade access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructor installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-installation of ARIS 1.5. Under...
During February 17-21, 2014 RSRP provided training to Uganda´s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Atomic Energy Council (AEC) of on Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5). The objective of this activity was to upgrade access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. The RSRP instructor installed ARIS 1.5 and explained the advantages of having the new modules for AUTHORIZATION and LICENSE. Detailed guidance was provided on successful installation/de-...
Mark Shaffer (NRC/OIP deputy director) and Sergey Katsenelenbogen (AdSTM) visited Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of Uganda to assess progress on the country wide inventory project and the development of a national registry of sealed radiation sources and X-ray generators. The meeting reviewed inventory results for Kampala region and praised AEC efforts in this area. The participants agreed to continue the inventory project to completion and to implement broader cooperation in the areas of regulatory development, physical infrastructure, and training opportunities for AEC staff. Present in the...
RSRP provided training to Comision Nacional de Energia (CNE) on Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS 1.5) throughout December 9-11. The objective of this activity was to upgrade Access-based RASOD/AUTHORIZATION software for accounting the disposition of radiation sources to ARIS 1.5, an SQL based system with improved user interface and new features. Training was conducted by Grigol Basilia of the Department for Nuclear and Radiation Safety of Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia and Mario Rodriguez of AdSTM. The visit included discussions with CNE...