Regional Workshop on Safety Review and Assessment for Regulators

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1 Regional Workshop on Safety Review and Assessment for Regulators 9-13 September 2013 Thelma P. Artificio and Romelda P. Azores Nuclear Regulatory Division

2 THE PHILIPPINES 7,107 Islands - Major island groups Luzon Visayas Mindanao 0.3 M km 2 total land area 16 regions, 79 provinces and 177 cities Manila - the Capital City Population ~ 94 M

3 Source: Department of Energy (Philippines)

4 Energy policy The energy policy reflects the state s commitments to pursue the energy independence agenda. The first objective is anchored on the effective implementation of the following goals: (a) accelerating exploration; development and utilization of indigenous energy resources;

5 Energy Policy (2) (b) intensifying renewable energy resource development; (c) increasing the use of alternative fuels; and, (d) enhancing energy efficiency and conservation.

6 Energy framework Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) Formulated by the Department of Energy (DoE), the PEP is the government s medium-term plan for to alleviate poverty including bridging the urban/rural divide. One component is the rural electrification program, which had an objective of attaining 100% electrification by 2008 and 90% household electrification by 2017.

7 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) Part of the PEP is also focused on renewable energy projects in wind, solar, ocean energy, mini-hydro and biomass. The plan identifies at least six projects that will provide an additional 1,000 MW for the Luzon grid that includes a 25 MW wind farm by the NorthWind Development Corporation, a subsidiary of state-owned Philippine National Oil Company.

8 Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) It also identifies the 345 MW San Roque hydropower plant in Pangasinan. In the Visayas and Mindanao, committed projects include the 40 MW Northern Negros geothermal power plant by Negros Occidental and a 200 MW coal-fired plant in Northern Mindanao

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10 Nuclear Regulation: Philippine Nuclear Research Institute National competent authority on nuclear matters R & D Institute under the Department of Science and Technology Dual mandate: promotional and regulatory Nuclear Regulatory Division as its regulatory arm

11 Philippine Nuclear Legislative and Regulatory Framework Republic Acts Republic Act 2067 known as the Science Act of 1958, created PAEC Republic Act 5207 of 1968 known as An Act Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Atomic Energy Facilities and Materials Executive Order 128 of 1987 reorganizes PAEC to PNRI Standards, Rules and Regulations Admin. Orders Code of PAEC/PNRI Regulations (promulgated by PAEC and PNRI - consists of Parts 0-27 covers radiation protection, transport, security, and fees and practice specific administrative and safety requirements Regulatory Guides Information Notices License application guides; information bulletins and notices; incidents and lessons learned

12 Organizational Structure DIRECTOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR PLANNING Atomic Research Division Nuclear Services Division Technology Diffusion Division Nuclear Regulatory Division Finance and Admin Division AGRI NR IC RSD BGT BMR ENG TRNG LRE ACCTG HPR IRRAD INFO-LIB IE CASH APR NATA BD NSS PROP CHEM ISOA MIS RIA HRM-RC NMR RP GS

13 Current Initiative HB No entitled, Comprehensive Nuclear Regulation Act, proposes to create a separate and independent nuclear regulatory authority and address the gaps in the present laws, e.g., radioactive waste, emergency planning, nuclear security and physical protection, etc.

14 Legislative and Regulatory Framework Code of PAEC/PNRI Regulations (CPR) - 27 Parts so far promulgated, based on application including nuclear power - CPRs based mainly on IAEA codes and standards and the USNRC rules and regulations

15 Code of PNRI Regulations (2) on NPP Part 6- Rule of Procedure for the Licensing of Atomic Energy Facilities in the Philippines, Published in Official Gazette, Vol. 73, No. 37, 12 September 1977 Part 7- Licensing of Atomic Energy Facilities, Published in Official Gazette, Vol. 70, No. 22, 8 June 1974 Part 9- Physical Protection of Plants and Materials, Official Gazette Vol. 92, No.3, 15 January 1996

16 Nuclear Facilities: The Multi Purpose Irradiation Facility Panoramic, batch, tote box irradiator Single source rack with 4 modules Semi-automatic conveyor system Source activity: 180, 000 Curies (6.66 PBq) Co-60

17 The PNRI Multipurpose Irradiation Facility

18 Products Irradiated at the Multipurpose Irradiation Facility Spices, herbal products and dehydrated vegetables Cosmetic raw materials and accessories (brushes, applicators) Orthopaedic implants Surgical gloves Empty aluminum tubes and eye dropper bottles Empty gelatin capsules Frozen fruits

19 Nuclear Facility : Philippine Research Reactor-1 PNRI Regulation of PRR-1 Decommissioning Activities Internally regulated by the NRD based on PNRI Office Order in 2005 Granted authorization by NRD in 2007 with amendments to expire in 2013

20 PRR-1 Hazards Characterization IAEA provided technical advice, training and some equipment DOST supported the establishment of a Decommissioning Plan with a Grant-in- Aid (GIA). IAEA assistance began in 2005 and DOST-GIA assistance began in 2007.

21 Nuclear Power Development The development of the country s nuclear power program is now vested under a governmental ad-hoc committee. By virtue of an inter-departmental order between DOE and DOST, this Inter-agency Core Group on Nuclear Energy was created. Its prime objective is the development, management, setting-up of policies and strategies which will involve nuclear power generation. Part of their mandates is the feasibility study for the possible re-operation of BNPP.

22 Nuclear HRD Program Under the Inter-Agency Core Group on the Study of Nuclear Power as a Long Term Energy Option for the Philippines, an HRD Plan for Nuclear Power is being prepared. In the Philippine Energy Plan, nuclear power is an option by 2025 in a low carbon scenario.

23 National Strategy of HRD in the Nuclear Field Strengthen local training conducted by the Nuclear Training Center of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) Enhance nuclear S&T education in schools and universities; initially, send students abroad HRD through international cooperation HRD through the program of DOST to encourage Filipino scientists abroad to return for short periods

24 Energy debates The latest review of the PEP, covering the period , has been submitted in March 2010 by the Department of Energy. The country is once again looking towards nuclear power as an alternative fuel source, and will examine the potential use of the technology.

25 Nuclear Power Plan (PEP) and Strategy 600 MW nuclear power plant will be operational by Additional nuclear plant units, 600 MW each were planned to be completed in 2027, 2030 and Bill for the recommissioning of the BNPP is pending in the Philippine congress Source: Philippine Energy Plan , Fueling Philippine Development through Greater Access to Energy, DOE

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