ASN warns operator EDF that standards must be maintained
France’s nuclear regulator ASN has ended its increased oversight of the Belleville nuclear power station in central France, but insisted on the need for continued vigilance by the operator.In April 2019 ASN said safety at Belleville had improved since operational issues were identified in late 2017, but the two-unit facility would remain under increased oversight. It has now said there is no need for continued increased oversight, but warned that improvements must be maintained.
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