According to information department of Novovoronezh NPP, the 5th unit was shut down as scheduled for planned repair and fuel reloading for 45 days.

At present the 3rd unit was also shut sown for planned repair. The 4th unit is under operation. There are no violations of restrictions and conditions of safe operation of Novovoronezh NPP.

Radiation background at Novovoronezh NPP and surrounding territories is at the level corresponding normal operation of units and doesn't exceed natural background.

SOURCE: AtomInfo.Ru

DATE: July 16, 2007

Topics: NPP, Russia, Novovoronezh NPP