Although ihe problem has not yet arisen, a study is being made of the possibility of constructing nuclear power plant in Indonesia in the near future. The paper reviews the studies carried out to define the safety criteria applicable for the site in question. Two broad categories on national safety siting criteria are proposed, one, sites are chosen on the basis of limiting reference doses used in conjunction with a maximum credible occident, and the other an the basis of the density of population, beside the physical condition of the site that must be taken into account for meeting the requirements.
