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Membership Applicationprocess

The prospective member will work with the appropriate WANO director to complete an application form and a confidentiality undertaking. Once completed, a project plan will be drawn up to describe the planned interactions between WANO and the new member.

This information, along with any other relevant details (for example, for new entrants with plants under construction, detailed plans should be submitted) will be supplied to WANO London before being presented to the WANO Governing Board.

WANO’s membership is comprised of nuclear plant operators. However, in certain circumstances other organisations that impact nuclear safety may be able to receive certain WANO services or products. Upon reaching an agreement with WANO, such organisations must complete a confidentiality undertaking.

Membership Fees

Organisations approved for membership pay two fees:

  • To the London Office for general services.
  • To their affiliated regional centre for specific services.

Fees are based on a formula that considers the total number Category 1 members, the number of units operated and the overall electric production of the member. There is a fixed annual fee for Category 3 and 5 members.

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Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits of a WANO membership. Based on individual member’s category, you will have access to WANO’s Integrated Suite of Products and Services, voting rights and resources.

Membership Categories

There are a total of five categories of WANO membership from Category 1 to Category 5.

Regional Affiliations

All WANO’s membership is voluntary, and members must affiliate with at least one of WANO’s Regional Centres in Atlanta, Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, or London.

Membership Obligations

All members accept their individual responsibility for the nuclear power plant they operate and accept their collective responsibility to assess, inform, help and emulate other nuclear operators.