Dear National RCA Representatives,   It is my pleasure to inform you that the 2021 RCA/KAERI Radiation Technology Training Programme will be held on 1 to 12 November, 2021 via E-learning platform, and is now open for nominations to the Government Parties.   This training programme, conducted in cooperation with Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), aims to introduce technical and practical knowledge regarding radiation policy & safety, research reactor technology, radiation technology and its applications etc. to the RCA GPs.   Upon receiving nominations from National RCA Representatives, two or three participants from each GP will be selected based on their capability to utilize the knowledge gained from the training programme. In this respect, it is cordially requested that you send us the list of nominees in a priority order.   Given the time constraints for logistic arrangements, it is strongly encouraged that you send us the completed application form no later than 5 October, 2021 to the RCARO by e-mail at rcaapply@rcaro.org or by fax +82 42 864 1626.   Please refer to the enclosed prospectus and the RCARO website (http://www.rcaro.org) for detailed information.   I look forward to receiving your nominations.     Attached: Prospectus Nomination form     Sincerely Yours,   Pill-Hwan Park Director RCA Regional Office  

Webinar on An Introduction to the IAEA Safety Standards and Protection Strategies held on 7 Sep. 2021     The Webinar on An Introduction to the IAEA Safety Standards and Protection Strategies was held virtually on 7 September 2021, attended by participating countries of RAS9092 and relevant experts. As one of the activities under the IAEA/RCA project RAS9092, "Strengthening the Capacity to Respond to Radiological Emergencies of Category II and III Facilities," this Webinar was intended to provide introductory learning on the IAEA Safety Standards and protection strategies, and provide information on the development of the national standards.   Through the Webinar, the participants were able to understand the basic concepts and the practical experiences for ensuring the arrangements for preparedness and response for a nuclear or a radiological emergency. It is expected that the output will provide the participants with the prerequisite to make the subsequent RTCs more effective.

Webinar on Introduction to a Guideline for Radioactivity Measurements in the Environment and Individual dose Assessment Following a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency     The Webinar on Introduction to a Guideline for Radioactivity Measurements in the Environment and Individual Dose Assessment Following a Nuclear or radiological Emergency was held virtually on 31 August 2021, attended by 58 participants from the ASEAN region and relevent experts. As one of the activities under the RCARO/ASEANTOM Project on Enhancing emergency Preparedness and Response Caapbilities in the ASEAN Region Through Building Technical Capacity in Radiation Monitoring and Dose Assessment, this Webinar was intended to introduce the document, "Guideline for Radioactivity Measurements in the Environment and Individual Dose Assessment Following a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency," developed by regional experts, and to discuss ways to utilize the document for developing national procedures on radioactivity measurement in the environment and individual dose assessment. During the Webinar, an overview of the guideline document with brief introduction of each chapter was provided by the developers. The participants also shared their review opinions on the document and discussed follow-up activities. With further review by the regional experts of ASEANTOM countries, the document is expected to be finalized and published by the end of September 2021.