Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports How to address the Challenges?

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1 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports How to address the Challenges? Henry-Jacques Neau Secretary General World Nuclear Transport Institute Regent Street, London, U.K. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Ottawa- 28th July 2016

2 Nuclear power can play an important role in reducing carbon emissions, but significant challenges remain, including an aging fleet, public concerns, and a lack of clear market and policy signals for future investments. Fatih Birol, International Energy Agency Executive Director 28 June 2016, World Nuclear Exhibition

3 Entry into a new era for the Nuclear Energy Nuclear Industry to adapt to a new environment Fukushima Daiichi Accident, Energy Transition National Country Policies, Ageing of the nuclear fleet, Transparency demand from the public, An enhanced level of threat, Global Economic Crisis, Countries embarking on nuclear power. Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 3

4 Radioactive & Nuclear Materials Transports The transport as the cornerstone of the nuclear energy supply chain The objective On time delivery The significant risk Denial and delay Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 4

5 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports The 5 challenges To harmonize Safety Regulations, To foster education towards the stakeholders, To develop Communication and Transparency towards the public, A proven Emergency Response and Preparedness system ready to be used, To enhance the Permanent dialog between industrials and Competent Authorities Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 5

6 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Addressing challenge 1 To harmonize Safety Regulations Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 6

7 Regulations for the transport of Radioactive Materials - A proven efficiency Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 7

8 But also a challenging world IMO-IMDG ICAO-TI Expert of TDG/GHS UN Orange Book Model Regulation IATA-DGR UNECE-ADR, ADN, RID Mandatory for Safety MS with accession, ratification, etc to Convention Sea Transport Regulator Air Transport Regulator Minimum requirement for facilitation Transport Industry (WNTI) IAEA SSR 6 TRANSSC Package design approval regulator / some transport regulator Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 8

9 WNTI A permanent involvement in IAEA WG and Committees IAEA Security Consultancy meeting, Vienna WNTI participation to the development of the Safety Guide on Emergency response and Preparedness TSG1.2 IAEA TRANSSC 32, Vienna WNTI participation to the SSR-6 & SSG-26 revision cycle IAEA NSGC 9 Vienna IAEA EPResC 2, Vienna WNTI monitoring to the development of Emergency Prepardness and Response regulatory body December December IAEA Security technical meeting, Vienna WNTI participation to the development of EPR PATRAM, Kobe 1 dedicated booth 4 team members on the spot 7 oral interventions IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security, Vienna WNTI participation Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 9

10 Safety and Security Regulations WNTI contribution Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 10

11 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Addressing challenge 2 To foster education towards the stakeholders Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 11

12 Transport of Radioactive Materials From the Regulations to the operational Good Practices WNTI develops a wide range of publications, which are shared among industry stakeholders for wider implementation WNTI PUBLICATIONS FACT SHEETS GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES WNTI publications freely available on Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 12

13 WNTI Publications INFORMATION PAPERS FACT SHEETS GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Radioactive materials Transport Industry Experience Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transport The IAEA regulations and their relevance to Severe Accidents Uranium Concentrates Industry Best Practice for avoiding contamination of Packages and Shipping Containers in Multimodal transports Radioactive Materials Transport the International Safety regime- An Overview of Safety regulations and the Organisations responsible for their development Radiation dose Assessment for the Transport of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials WNTI Glossary New Fissile Exception Provisions in the IAEA Transport Regulations (SSR-6) Safety Regulations Governing Radioactive Materials Transport Package Types used for Transporting Radioactive Materials Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transport - Front End Materials Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transport - Back End Materials The INF Code and purpose-built vessels Quick facts on the transport of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transport The Safe Transport of Uranium Ore Concentrates Preparation of Natural Uranium Samples for Shipment in an Excepted Package Transport of Large Objects and Special Arrangement Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) Nuclear Liability for Transport WNTI Transport Principles Radiation Protection Programmes for Road Carriers, Sea Carriers and Port Handlers Good Practice for the Securing of Drums of Uranium Ore Concentrate in 20 ISO Containers Electronic Tracking for the Transport of Nuclear and other Radioactive Materials - Revision A WINS/WNTI International Best Practice Guide WNTI Best Practice for Checking Shipping Containers Prior to Loading Drums of UOC and Before Dispatch Nuclear Transport Security Revision 1 - A WNTI/WINSInternational Good Practice Guide Communicating Radioactive Materials Transport Good Practice Guide for The Transport of UN3507 by Air Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 13

14 Regulations and Good Practice Guides THE WINNING COMBINATION Improved Safety International Regulations + Good Practice Guides = Improved Security Improved Performance Improved Public Acceptance Improved Continuity of Know How & Expertise Implementation of standards brings confidence to all parties involved, from Authorities to Service Providers to stakeholders. Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 14

15 WNTI Expanding and sharing the knowledge WNTI delivers lectures and courses Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 15

16 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Addressing challenge 3 To develop communication and transparency towards the public Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 16

17 Communication to the Public All starts with a dialogue Knowledge Risk perception Tolerance Acceptance Information Dialogue Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 17

18 Communication to the public The key drivers To provide a useful, timely, true, clear and appropriate information to the public The Importance of the rigorous data The messenger is as important as the message The Importance of the trust Transparency vs. Security Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 18

19 Communication to the public IAEA requirement and tools for EPR GSR Part 7 Requirement 13 para 5.70 : Communicating with the public throughout a nuclear or radiological emergency Arrangements shall be made to ensure that information provided to the public by response organizations, operating organizations, the regulatory body, international organizations and others in a nuclear or radiological emergency is coordinated and consistent, with due recognition of the evolutionary nature of an emergency. EPR Public Communications 2012 Effective public communication has been shown to encourage the smooth implementation of appropriate protective actions by people at risk and to reassure individuals who are not directly at risk by reducing rumours and fears. It can facilitate relief efforts and also maintain public trust and confidence in the organizations responsible for ensuring the welfare of the public. Under development via EPResC - a Safety guide on Public communication - a Communication Paper : What is safe? Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 19

20 WNTI Communicate to keep the routes open Barrow INS site visit : PNTL ships : July attendees representatives of Shipping Coastal States Ambassadors to the IAEA & the IMO, IAEA & IMO Permanent Mission Representatives, Governmental Representatives (French Ministry of Energy, UK Department of Energy and Climate Change), Industry Representatives. Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 20

21 WNTI Communicate to keep the routes open WNTI Good Practice Guide : Communicating Radioactive Material transports Freely available online at Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 20

22 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Addressing challenge 4 A proven Emergency Response and Preparedness system ready to be used Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 21

23 A proven EPR system ready to be used IAEA guide dedicated to the Transport Safety guide No TS-G-1.2 : Planning and Preparing for Emergency response to transport Accidents Involving Radioactive Material Revision cycle under progress Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 22

24 A proven EPR system ready to be used Lessons learned from the field Any discrepancy during Transportation phase should be handled on the basis of the same principles : Using an on call - duty system for rapid mobilization of the remediation teams Relying on experts in packages exploitation issues and transport safety Relying on Communication teams trained and fully ready to face any emergency situation Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 24

25 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Addressing challenge 5 To enhance the permanent dialog between industrials and Competent Authorities Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 25

26 WNTI and the Competent Authorities : A permanent dialogue to enhance INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITIES RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TRANSPORTS WNTI EACA Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 26

27 A dialogue to enhance to keep the routes open The importance of an upstream dialogue 2015 : Suez Canal issues new rules regarding the transit for fissile material 22 September 2015 : Circular issuance and changing the rules, Autumn 2015 : Dedicated mission of WNTI members : AREVA TN & CMA-CGM to meet the Suez Canal Authorities, 29 December 2015 : Suez Canal Authority : cancellation of the circular stated above and return to the initial procedure. Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 27

28 Radioactive & Nuclear Material Transports Key factors of success Harmonisation of the regulations, Education towards stakeholders, Communication and transparency towards the public, A proven EPR system, A permanent dialogue between industrials and competent Authorities The importance of the feedback from the industrials to be maintained and foster! Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 28

29 PATRAM 2016 WNTI participation WNTI support to PATRAM & preparation The WNTI and the INMM have launched the PATRAM Proceedings Archive, full papers from the PATRAM Symposia held Past proceedings will be added until all years are available. Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 29

30 For more information: Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 30

31 QUESTIONS? Radioactive Material Transports How to address the Challenges WNTI - 28 th July 2016 CNSC Ottawa 31