International Nuclear Safety Group International Nuclear Safety Group "This article is about the International Nuclear Safety Group. For other uses, see International Atomic Energy Agency." The International Nuclear Safety Group, formerly the International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group (INSAG), is an international organization that works to make nuclear safety clear and accessible for all. INSAG was created directly after the Chernobyl disaster on April 26, 1986. As part of the IAEA, the INSAG headquarters are located in Vienna. Under the direction of the International Atomic Energy Agency, INSAG helps to provide recommendations on nuclear safety approaches, emphasizing the importance of nuclear safety, advising establishments when
Nuclear energy in Israel near Nitzanim was considered but was rejected in the 1970s due to strong opposition from nearby residents. Israel operates a heavy water cooled and moderated nuclear reactor called "IRR-2" (Israel Research Reactor-2) at the "Negev Nuclear Research Center" (NRCN) near Dimona allegedly for research purposes, although many believe the installation's true purpose is the production of nuclear materials for use in Israel's nuclear weapons. This reactor does not operate under the inspection regime of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The NRCN also hosts a "national radioactive waste disposal site" for "Radioactive waste from hospitals, research institutions, higher education facilities