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Multilateral Arrangements in Safety, Licensing & RegulationsCapacity Building

for Nuclear Safety and Security

Russell GibbsSenior Safety Officer, Safety and Security Coordination Section

Department of Nuclear Safety & Security6 October 2010

International Atomic Energy Agency2

OverviewOverview

• Global Context and Challenges• Capacity Building and Its Principles• IAEA Support Services• Specific Initiatives

-Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN)-Regional Networks (ANSN focus)-International Nuclear Safety Centre (INSAC)-Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF)-Technical Support Organization (TSO) Activities

• Conclusions


World Nuclear Power ProjectionsWorld Nuclear Power Projections

Source: IAEA Bulletin, September 2008

…More Cautious Optimism

International Atomic Energy Agency4 4

Where are the Potential NewcomersWhere are the Potential Newcomers??

10 to 30 new countries are expected to bring their first nuclear power plants on-line by 2030


International cooperation through global coordination

and collaboration is crucial for development and continuous

improvements to nuclear safety and security Capacity Building.

A Key MessageA Key Message


ChallengesChallenges

• Global number of experienced and knowledgeable Human Resources

• Complexity of the NPP and needed infrastructure

• Member States’ understanding of what’s needed

• Numerous “suppliers” of knowledge• Development of safety and security

cultures


Capacity Building Capacity Building –– Why So Important?Why So Important?

Member States must have the competences and capabilities to make safety and security-focused decisions.

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What is Capacity Building?What is Capacity Building?A systematic and integrated approach to

develop and continuously improve individual, organizational and regulatory competences and capabilities necessary

for achieving and sustaining high levels of nuclear safety and security in Member

States.


Vision for Capacity BuildingVision for Capacity Building

“ The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security will, through implementation of its capacity building strategy, systematically establish the necessary conditions and environment to help to develop, enhance, and continuously improve the international nuclear community’s capacity building efforts.”


Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (1)Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (1)

• Member States build capacity for and by themselves-assess, develop, implement, sustain

• Use of horizontal learning methods that encourage knowledge and experience sharing


Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (2)Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (2)

• Core of capacity built upon science-based practical expertise embodied in individuals and embedded in organization, leadership, and other stakeholders-Core capacity enables both operator and

regulator to make responsible decisions• An independent, effective and robust

regulatory body is essential


IAEA Support for Capacity BuildingIAEA Support for Capacity Building

• International Legal Instruments• Safety Standards and Security Guidelines• Peer Reviews and Advisory Services• Education and Training Programmes• Knowledge Networks• Other Agency Services


Global Nuclear Safety & Security FrameworkGlobal Nuclear Safety & Security Framework

National & Regional NuclearSafety & Security Infrastructure

IAEA Safety

Standards & Security Guidelines

IAEA Safety & Security Reviews Services

GNSSN

Regulations &enforcements

Operation &use

TSOs, Research, Education & Training

International

Legal InstrumentsConventions: NSC,JC,

CPPNM, UNSCR 1540…etc CoCs: RRs & S&S of RSs


Global Nuclear Safety and Security NetworkGlobal Nuclear Safety and Security NetworkGGlobal lobal SSafety and afety and SSecurity ecurity FFrameworkramework

• The Global Nuclear Safety and Security Framework (GNSSF) is the global framework for achieving and maintaining worldwide a high level of safety and security for nuclear facilities and activities.

• A cornerstone for the effectiveness of the GNSSF is strengthening of networking.

• The Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) is one of the elements of the GNSSF, related to the sharing of information and knowledge among the global expert community.


What is the GNSSN?

• The GNSSN comprises a set of existing networks and information resources, i.e. internationally accessible information and data sources.

• GNSSN aims to ensure that critical knowledge, experience, and lessons learned about nuclear safety and security are exchanged broadly.


Concept of GNSSNConcept of GNSSN


GNSSN Contact:GNSSN Contact:Mr. Lingquan GuoMr. Lingquan Guo

[email protected]@iaea.org+43 1 2600 26429+43 1 2600 26429

GNSSN website:GNSSN website:http://gnssn.iaea.orghttp://gnssn.iaea.org


Regional Networks

Fostering cooperation to facilitate and continuously improve Capacity Building and infrastructure development both Nationally and Regionally.

– Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN)– Ibero-American Network (FORO)– Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa

(FNRBA)– Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators (ANNuR)


ANSN ANSN –– A Model Capacity Building Regional SystemA Model Capacity Building Regional System

• Establishing the Regional Capacity Building System in Asia;establishing National Capacity Building Centres developing a Network of Capacity Building

Centresdeveloping and interactively using state-of-the-

art Capacity Building IT networks and modules• Capacity and infrastructure can be built primarily by

ANSN Member States’ own efforts and for their interests based on National Action Plans for Capacity Building


ANSN Vision 2020ANSN Vision 2020

•ANSN Vision 2020 was developed in 2009.

•ANSN will be a strong human and advanced IT network to acquire, create, and share nuclear safety knowledge in the region and cover all key topics regarding nuclear safety.

Inspection & Enforcement

Commissioning

Construction

Siting

Government & Regulatory Infrastructure

Operational Safety

Safety Analysis RR + NPP

Education & Training

Radioactive Waste Management

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Safety Management of Research Reactors

2009 2020

Capacity Building

— Strong Human and IT Network for Capacity Building —


International Nuclear Safety Centre (INSAC)International Nuclear Safety Centre (INSAC)

• In 2009, IAEA established INSAC to support Member States with established nuclear power programmes or considering nuclear power programmes for the first time.

• Based on IAEA safety standards, INSAC enhances nuclear safety through collaboration with experts on assessment and verification methods and tools.


Regulatory Cooperation ForumFollow-up from International Conference on the Effective Regulatory Systems in Cape-Town, December 2009 South Africa:

The IAEA together with many regulatory bodies identified urgent needs

• Need for effective coordination and collaboration among the requesting Member States and those asked to provide advice and expertise; and

•Need for optimization of limited resources and to promote harmonized application and use of the international safety standards and best practices.

Creation of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF).


Selected RCF Guiding PrinciplesSelected RCF Guiding Principles

• Core Group and Forum is Member State driven with IAEA support.

• RCF activities limited to Regulatory capacity building for nuclear safety in NPP’s.

• All efforts will be made to avoid unnecessary duplication of support.

• Activities focus on NPP regulatory support for Member States considering expansion and those seriously considering a NPP for first time.


ParticipatingParticipating Member States in the RCF and Core Group Member States in the RCF and Core Group

Other Countries

South Africa

Poland

Chile

Jordan

Egypt

UAE

Vietnam

IAEA,Core Group

And RCF

RUF

UK

FRANCE

RoK

USA

CHINA

FINLAND

JAPAN

EU


Upcoming TSO ConferenceUpcoming TSO ConferenceChallenges Faced by Technical and Scientific Support Challenges Faced by Technical and Scientific Support

Organizations in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and SecurityOrganizations in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and SecurityTokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan

2525--29 October 201029 October 2010

Four topical issues are:• Roles, functions and values that guide TSOs• Technical and scientific support for nuclear safety infrastructure

development and capacity building• The emerging need for nuclear security technical and scientific

support• Nuclear safety and nuclear security networking and centres of

excellenceContact: Matthias Heitsch ([email protected])


ConclusionsConclusions

• Member States need to assume full ownership and responsibility for their own capacity building

• Effective sharing of knowledge and experience is critical

• Core capacity enables operator and regulator to make sound decisions regarding safety and security

• An independent, effective and robust regulatory body is essential


A nuclear accident A nuclear accident anywhereanywhere is an is an accident accident everywhereeverywhere!!


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