REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON GOVERNMENTAL AND REGULATORY INFRASTRUCTURE VIETNAM REPORT KOREA, DAEJON KOREAN INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR SAFETY

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1 REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON GOVERNMENTAL AND REGULATORY INFRASTRUCTURE VIETNAM REPORT KOREA, DAEJON KOREAN INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR SAFETY 9 12 November

2 CONTENTS I. National Policy and Strategy for Nuclear Energy and Safety II. Nuclear Power Program and the Preparation for the first NPP III. Existing Safety Infrastructure and regulatory framework IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source V. Conclusion 2

3 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY 1. Vietnam commits his consistent policy on the use of atomic energy for peaceful purpose and socio-economic development - On application of radiation and radioisotopes: To enhance, expand and raise the efficiency of application of radiation and radioisotopes in service of industrialization and modernization - On development of nuclear power: To import modern technologies for construction of the first nuclear power plans 2. Application and development of atomic energy must ensure absolute safety for people and environment on the basis of boosting international cooperation in order to take advantage of knowledge, technologies and investment - To ensure safety in atomic energy research and development activities - To apply necessary measures to protect safety of nuclear installations - To create the trust of international community in Vietnam s atomic energy development policy 3

4 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY 3. To mobilize entire society s strengths to constitute the decisive conditions for the success of the Application and Development of Atomic Energy in Vietnam The Applicaton and Development of Atomic energy requires the will and strong determination of leaders of all levels and branches, from central to grassroots levels, the State s concentrated direction and investment and the mobilization or strengths of the entire society 4

5 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY On 3 January, 2006 The Prime Minister signed the decision To approve The Strategy for peaceful utilization of Atomic Energy Up to 2020 The Ministry of Science and Technology Shall take responsibility for managing and guiding the implementation of the Strategy 5

6 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY The Strategy determines the objective and roadmap for atomic energy development in Vietnam on both power and non-power applications. The Strategy determines the main policy and objectives for development of nuclear energy and nuclear safety General Objectives of the Strategy To step by step build and develop a nuclear technology industry which can efficiently and directly contribute to socio-economic development and enhance the national scientific and technological potentials. Specific Objectives of the strategy - To apply radiation and radioisotopes in various economic and technical branches, - To build and put the first nuclear power plant into safe operation and efficient exploitation, - To ensure safety and security for nuclear installations and public supports for development of nuclear power, - To elaborate and implement a national plan on emergency response in case of radiation and nuclear accidents, - To build technical infrastructure for nuclear energy research and application. 6

7 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY REGULATIONS OF ATOMIC ENEGY LAW ON NATIONAL POLICY All activities in the field of atomic energy in Vietnam are solely for peaceful purposes Article 5 - The Government encourages and provides easy conditions for Vietnamese and foreign individuals and organizations to invest in activities in the field of atomic energy to promote socio-economy. - The government takes due consideration to invest in development of nuclear power, construction of technical infrastructure, education and training of human resource so as to facilitate research and development in nuclear power. - The Government takes due consideration to in vest in infrastructure, technology and human resource so as to ensure safety and security of activities in the field of atomic energy 7

8 I. NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY AND SAFETY REGULATIONS OF ATOMIC ENEGY LAW ON NATIONAL POLICY (Cont.) - The Government takes due consideration to in vest in infrastructure, development of education and culture in areas where nuclear power plants are located. - The Government encourages and provides easy conditions for Vietnamese and foreign individuals and organizations to invest in activities in development of nuclear power. 8

9 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NP objectives of NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM 1. To build and put the first nuclear power plant into safe operation and efficient exploitation. 2. To build the infrastructure for the development of nuclear energy. 3. To make nuclear power become one of the main energy source (30% of national total electric capacity by 2040) 9

10 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP DIRECTION FOR NPP DEVELOPMENT PLAN UP TO 2020 June 2010, Direction for NPP Development Plan up to 2030 was approved by PM : The first unit with capacity of 1000MW would be operated : NPP capacity would be 8000 MW (7% total capacity) : NPP capacity would be MW (10% total capacity) All NPP will be located in Central Provinces: Ninh Thuan, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Quang Ngai, Ha Tinh 10

11 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP DIRECTION FOR NPP DEVELOPMENT PLAN UP TO 2020 Item Plan Capacity (MW) Year of Operation 1 Phuoc Dinh # Phuoc Dinh # Vinh Hai # Vinh Hai # Phuoc Dinh # Phuoc Dinh # Vinh Hai # Vinh Hai # Phu Yen #1-#2 2x Phu Yen # Quang Ngai # Quang Ngai # Phu Yen # Total capacity

12 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP The Process of the Ninhthuan NPP Project March 2002, the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power was establishment by Prime Minister in order to direct the establishment of the Pre-feasibility Report for the first NPP Project, February 2005, the Pre-feasibility Report for the First NPP Project was submitted to the Government, February 2008, the Political Department of the Party agreed point of view to construct nuclear power in Vietnam, November 2008, the Investment Report of Ninhthuan-1 NPP and the Investment Report of Ninhthuan-2 NPP are completed, November 2009, Resolution on Approval of Ninh Thuan NPP was passed by the National Assembly. May 2010, State Steering Committee for Ninh Thuan NPP Project was established. 12

13 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP The Process of the Ninhthuan NPP Project : Investment Project and Site Approval : Signature EPC Contract : Application for CP, Grant CP : Construction, Comissioning and Operation Test 2020: Unit 1 in Operation 2021: Unit 2 in Operation 13

14 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Some information of Ninhthuan NPP Project 1st plant: Ninh Thuan 1 Site: Phuoc Dinh Ninh Phuoc. Capacity: 2 x 1000 MW Commercial operation date for first unit: nd plant: Ninh Thuan 2 Site: Vinh Hai Ninh Hai. Capacity: 2 x 1000 MW Commercial operation date for first unit :

15 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Some information of Ninhthuan NPP Project Typical technical figures Types: Pressurized Water Reactor - PWR Operation time: hours/year. Capacity: approx MW/reactor. Life time: 60 years. Cooling water: sea water. 15

16 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Some information of Ninhthuan NPP Project Site 1st plant (Ninh Thuan 1) Phuoc Dinh Ninh Phuoc Ninh Thuan Total area: 540 hectare ground. 2nd plant: (Ninh Thuan 2) Vinh Hai Ninh Hai Ninh Thuan Total area: 550 hectare ground. 16

17 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Some information of Ninhthuan NPP Project Sites At both sites: Good geologic, seismic & tectonic conditions. Low population density. Large ground area. Transmission: 765kV line. 17

18 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Tasks finished Technical works: Site investigation on geology conditions. Surveys on natural, socio-economic, cultural and environmental conditions. Seismic & tectonic investigation in site area PR works: Organization of exhibitions, seminars, public hearings in Hanoi, Ninh Thuan, Phu Yen & Ho Chi Minh city. Others: Study tours to leading countries in nuclear technology. Promulgation of Atomic Energy Law 18

19 II. NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM AND THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP THE PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST NPP Current Works Training program for project management Preparation for long-term education program Preparation of legal documents on NPP... 19

20 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Hierarchy of Vietnam legislative system 20

21 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The comparison in the legislative system Vietnam Other Countries Laws or Ordinances Laws (Acts) Decree on detailing implement of laws Circular Enforcement decree of laws Standards Codes of practice Enforcement regulation 21

22 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK legal Documents of safety infrastructure Atomic Energy Law The Law was adopted by the National Assembly in June 2008 The Law came into force on January 1st, 2009 The Law includes provisions on: - National Policy on atomic energy - Promoting atomic energy application - Insuring of radiation and nuclear safety Enforcement decrees of the Atomic Energy Law - Enforcement Decree of the Atomic Energy Law - Enforcement Decree on nuclear power plants - Enforcement Decree on Punishment of violations of AEL 22

23 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK legal Documents of safety infrastructure(cont.) Enforcement Circulars of the Atomic Energy Law and the decrees Defines the licensing procedures and application methods in detail Regulatory Guides, Industrial Codes and Standards Provides regulatory guides, specific technical standards, 23

24 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Organization of state management on radiation and nuclear safety Government AEC Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Industry and Trade NSC Other Ministries VAEA INSA VARANS EVN VAEI 24

25 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Regulatory organization Nuclear safety commission - Composed of 9 members including the minister of the MOST who chairs the Commission - Principal function: To provide advice on policies and measures to ensure nuclear safety for atomic energy utilization, To review and assess verification reports of VARANS To review and evaluate nuclear safety level of other nuclear facilities to advice Prime Minister in decision making when needed. 25

26 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Regulatory organization (Cont.) Ministry of Science and Technology - Ministry of Science and Technology is a regulatory authority on radiation and nuclear safety of Vietnam - The Government shall unify the State management on radiation and nuclear activities. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible before the Government for conducting State management on these activities. - The MOST is responsible for establishing and implementing regulatory policies for activities related to nuclear research reactor and nuclear power plans and radiation application. 26

27 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Regulatory organization (Cont.) Viet Nam Atomic Energy Agency (VAEA) - VAEA is an agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, advises and assists the Minister in implementing the state management for research, application and development activities of atomic energy in the whole country, and performs public and technical services. - VAEA is responsible for establishing and implementing nuclear regulatory policies for activities related to nuclear research reactors and nuclear power plants, and radiation application 27

28 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Regulatory organization (Cont.) Viet Nam Agency of Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) Viet Nam Agency of Radiation and Nuclear Safety is an agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, which assissts the Minister to fulfill state management functions in terms of radiation safety, nuclear safety, security of radioactive sources, nuclear materials, etc. - To develop draft legal documents on radiation and nuclear safety - To organize for the registration of radioactive sources, nuclear material, radiation and nuclear equipment, and to license for conducting activities in accordance with its competency - To conduct and organize verification on radiation and nuclear safety - To carry out checking and handle violations against radiation and nuclear safety - To organize for international safeguards related activities within its competency - To take part in emergency response to radiation and nuclear accidents - To establish and maintain the national information system on radiation and nuclear safety - To organize and cooperate for professional training on radiation and nuclear safety - To carry out international cooperation activities in radiation and nuclear safety 28

29 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK Regulatory organization (Cont.) Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI) -VAEI is an administrative and scientific agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology with functions to carry out scientific research and development of nuclear technology and atomic energy, - VAEI is principal R&D and Technical Support Organization. However, VAEI is responsible to assisst the MOST to conduct the state mangement activities in the field of atomic energy. 29

30 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY OF RADIATION SOURCE Atomic Energy Law Enforcement decrees of the Atomic Energy Law Enforcement Circulars of the Atomic Energy Law and the decrees Regulations for the Recovery and Handling of Orphan Radioactive Sources Regulation on Ensuring the Security of Radioactive Sources Decision on the Issuance of Radioactive Source Categozation complying with Security Requirement 30

31 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source REGULATIONS FOR THE RECOVERY AND HANDLING OF ORPHAN RADIOACTIVE SOURCES The Regulation was promulgated in September 2007 by PM Contents of the Regulation Chapter 1. Generation Provisions - Principles on information supply and handling of orphan radioactive sources - Data base of orphan radioactive sources - Expense for discovery, handling orphan radioactive sources Chapter 2. Responsibilities of orphan radioactive source searches - General responsibilities of orphan radioactive source searches - Responsibilities of organizations, individuals who found an orphan radioactive source Chapter 3. Handling orphan radioactive sources when detected - Responsibilities of handling orphan radioactive sources when detected - Handling of an orphan radioactive source Chapter 4. Commendation and the handling of violations - Commendations - Handling of violations 31

32 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source REGULATIONS ON ENSURING THE SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES The Regulation was promulgated in July 2007 by PM Contents of the Regulation Chapter 1. Generation Provisions - Principles on radioactive source security - Assignment of radioactive sources to security groups - Requirements for security groups Chapter 2. Responsibilities for radioactive source security of organizations and individuals who use radioactive sources - Responsibilities of of organizations and individuals who use radioactive sources that belong to Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D - Responsibilities of report in case of radioactive sources loss Chapter 3. Responsibilities of state administrative bodies in ensuring security of radioactive sources - Responsibilities of ministries, ministerial equivalent bodies - Responsibilities of the Ministry of Science and Technology - Responsibilities of the Ministry of Public Security - Responsibilities of the Ministry of Defence - Responsibilities of People s committees at all levels Chapter 4. Handling of violations - Acts that violate the requirements for ensuring radioactive source security - Dealing with violations 32

33 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source DECISION ON THE ISSUANCE OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES CATEGORIZATION COMPLYING WITH SECURITY REQUIREMENT The Decision was promulgated in August 2007 by the Minister of Science and Technology Organization or individuals using radioactive sources is responsible to determine and categorize radioactive sources complying with security requirements. Radioactive sources complying with security requirements is based on radioactive ratio, as follows: - Group A: Radioactive sources containing radioactivity over Group B: Radioactive sources containing radioactivity from 1 to Group C: Radioactive sources containing radioactivity from 0.01 to 1 - Group D: Radioactive sources containing radioactivity below

34 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source DICISION ON THE ISSUANCE OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES CATEGOZATION COMPLYING WITH SECURITY REQUIREMENT Radioactivity ratio is determined as follows: - For single radioactive source: Ratio = A/D In which: A Means radioactivity of radioactive isotope corresponding with that radioactive source, calculated in TBq D means value expressing threat level of radioactive sources, calculated in TBq (D value is calculated in the appendix enclosed with this Decisions) - For group of radioactive sources: Ratio means the total sum of radioactive of each source = Σ Ai/Di In which: Ai means radioactivity of radioactive isotope corresponding with that radioactive source number i, calculated in TBq Di means value expressing threat level of radioactive sources number i, calculated 34 in TBq (Di value is calculated in the appendix enclosed with this Decisions)

35 V. CONCLUSION Vietnam pursues the consistent policy on the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes and socio-economic development. Vietnam takes due consideration to develop the governmental and regulatory infrastructure on ensuring safety for activities on the field of atomic energy. International co-operation plays a very important role to secure the safety and to implement successfully the Strategy for Peaceful Utilization of Atomic Energy and the development of nuclear power in Vietnam. 35

36 Thank you for your Attention 36

37 STRATEGY FOR PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY UP TO 2020 The main Contents of the strategy Chapter 1: Status and prospect of utilization of atomic energy Chapter 2: Policies, Objectives and Tasks of Application of atomic energy in Vietnam Chapter 3: Solutions for implementation of the Strategy 37

38 STRATEGY FOR PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY UP TO 2020 The main Contents of the strategy (Cont.) Chapter 1: Status and Prospect of utilization of atomic energy This chapter summarizes the Status and Prospect of the utilization of atomic energy in the world and in Vietnam, consists of the issues as follows: 1. Status of utilization of atomic energy in the world - Application of radiation and radioisotopes - Nuclear power 2. Status of utilization of atomic energy in Vietnam - Application of radiation and radioisotopes - Nuclear power research and development - Status of technical infrastructures, legal frameworks and human resources - The state management, mechanisms and policies 3. Prospect of application of atomic energy in Vietnam 38

39 STRATEGY FOR PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY UP TO 2020 The main Contents of the strategy (Cont.) Chapter 2: Policies, Objectives and Tasks of application of atomic energy in Vietnam This chapter consists of the main contents as follows: 1. Policies - Application and development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes and socio-economic development - Application and development of atomic energy must ensure the safety - Express the resolve of leaders at all levels and branches 2. Objectives - Objectives include General objectives and Specific objectives - A number of specific targets by 2010, 2015 and Tasks - Application of radiation and radioisotopes in health care, industries, agriculture, etc.. - Development of nuclear power - Development of technical infrastructure and manpower 39

40 STRATEGY FOR PEACEFUL UTILIZATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY UP TO 2020 The main Contents of the strategy (Cont.) Chapter 3: Solution for implementation of the Strategy This chapter deals with the issues as follows: 1. Perfecting the organizational and managerial system 2. Formulating and perfect the legal system, mechanisms and policies 3. Developing human resources 4. Elaborating and implementing the national target program 5. Applying measures to ensure safety and security 6. Accelerating international cooperation and integration 7. Making investment, mobilizing finance and capital 8. Organization of implementation 40

41 Former legal infrastructure concerning radiation protection Basic Atomic Law Ordinance on Radiation Control Decree 50/CP on Implementation of Ordinance on Radiation Safety and Circular on radiation protection Control Circular on Safe Manag. of Rad.Waste Decree 19/CP on Punishment of violation of Ordinance on Rad. Safety and Control Circular on Safe Transport of Rad.Mat Circular on fees and fares Circular on licensing and inspection Decisions on issuance of rules, codes of practices & standards on: Radiotherapy Radiodiagnostic Nuclear medicine Industrial radiographer, Industry,Research Etc 41

42 safety infrastructure IN vietnam Atomic Energy Law Enforcement Decree of The Atomic Energy Law Circulars on Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Circulars on Safe Transportation Of Radioactive Material Decree on NPP Circulars on Management Of Used Sources And Rad. Waste Circulars on Notification And Licensing Decree on punishment of Violation of AEL Circulars on Export and Import Control Circulars on Emergency Preparedness And Response Circulars on Control of Radiation And Nuclear Installation Regulatory Guides, Industrial Codes and Standards 42

43 ATOMIC ENERGY LAW Process of formulation of Atomic Energy Law 1. December 2002 National Assembly adopted Resolution No 12/2002/QH XI on Construction Program of law, ordinance, including Atomic Energy Law 2. March 2003 The Prime Minister issued Decision No 35/2003/QD-TTg to assign the Ministry of Science and Technology to preside over the formulation of Atomic Energy Law, and the Minister of Science and Technology established Compiling Committee and Editors Group for Formulation of Atomic Energy Law 3. The Draft of Atomic Energy Law completed in July, 2006 and sent to IAEA, Japan and Korea to collect expert s consultation 4. The final draft plans to be completed and submitted to the Government in the end of The National Assembly of Vietnam approved the Atomic Energy Law in

44 ATOMIC ENERGY LAW Contents of Atomic Energy Law Chapter 1. General Provisions Chapter 2. Measures to promote atomic energy application Chapter 3. Radiation safety, nuclear safety and security of radioactive sources and nuclear materials Chapter 4. Radiation facilities Chapter 5. Nuclear facilities Chapter 6. Exploring, mining, milling radioactive ores Chapter 7. Transportation and export, import Chapter 8. Supporting services in atomic energy field Chapter 9. Notification and license issuance Chapter 10. Emergency preparedness, compensation for radiation and nuclear damage Chapter 11. Implementation 44

45 DECREE ON NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS Chapter 1: General provisions Chapter 2: Decision on the nuclear power Chapter 3: Site approval and nuclear power plant project approval Chapter 4: Construction of nuclear power plan Chapter 5: Operation licensing Chapter 6: Terminating operation of nuclear power plant Chapter 7: Nuclear emergency preparedness and response Chapter 8: Implementation 45

46 VARANS ORGANIZATION CHART Division of Administration and Personnel Division of Licensing MOST VARANS Inspectorate 63 DOSTs VARANS Division of International Cooperation Division of Legislation and Information Division of Nuclear Safety Division of Safeguards Centre for Technical Support 46

47 VAEI ORGANIZATION CHART Vietnam Atomic Energy Commission Scientific Council Administration Office Institute of Technology For Radioactive And Rare Elements Institute of Science and Technology Department of International Relation Nuclear Research Institute Centre for Nuclear Technique Department of Planning Centre for R&D of Radiation Technology 47

48 LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Government shall unify the State management on activities in the field of atomic energy The Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible before the Government for conducting State management on activities in the field of atomic energy Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, within their functions and authorities, shall co-ordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology to perform the State management on activities in the field of atomic energy Provincial/city People s Committees, within their functions and authorities, shall co-ordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology to perform the State management on activities in the field of atomic energy 48

49 RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGULATORY BODY VARANS Responsibilities - To develop draft legal documents on radiation and nuclear safety - To organize for the registration of radioactive sources, nuclear material, radiation and nuclear equipment, and to license for conducting activities in accordance with its competency - To conduct and organize verification on radiation and nuclear safety - To carry out checking and handle violations against radiation and nuclear safety 49

50 RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGULATORY BODY VARANS Responsibilities (Cont.) - To organize for international safeguards related activities within its competency - To take part in emergency response to radiation and nuclear accidents - To establish and maintain the national information system on radiation and nuclear safety - To organize and cooperate for professional training on radiation and nuclear safety - To carry out international cooperation activities in radiation and nuclear safety 50

51 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Activities done Regular Inspection of DNRR Assessing DNRR license application for: - First license for operation - Change of I/C system - Core conversion of nuclear fuel HEU-LEU - Import of LEU fuel - Export of fresh HEU fuel 51

52 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Activities done (Cont.) VARANS Safety Review Mission 3/4-12/4/2006: Carried out before upgrading DNRR (change of I&C system and core conversion of HEU-LEU fuel) Reviewed procedures and documents: - SAR - Verification of computational results of reactor physical parameters 52

53 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Activities done (Cont.) IAEA Expert Mission (from 30/10 to 3/11/2006) - Self-assessment exercise on the application of the Code of conduct on the safety of research reactors, - Action plan for regulatory activities for licensing the NRI new I&C system - Action plan for regulatory activities for licensing the core conversion of DNRR. Establishment of Division of Nuclear Safety 53

54 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Activities to be done (cont.) Decommissioning of DNRR Development of legislative documents and regulatory capacity for new RR and NPP Projects 54

55 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Development of RA Capacity National Projects - Strengthening the national capacity on ensuring radiation safety and security of radioactive sources and nuclear materials - Strengthening the national capacity on ensuring nuclear safety - Developing and completing the national legal framework 55

56 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Development of RA Capacity (Cont.) International cooperation - IAEA TC Project Strengthening Technical Capacity for the Radiation and Nuclear Safety - MOU between VARANS and US NRC for the exchange of technical information and cooperation in nuclear safety 56

57 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Regulatory Documents Development Plan relating to the NPP Project a. Preparation Stage - Decree on Nuclear Power Plants b. Sitting Stage - Circular on procedures for site approval - Circular on requirements for sitting - Circular on development of overall reports on sitting - Circular on the contents of the preliminary design of NPP - Circular on preparation of the report on Environment Assessment - Circular on preparation of safety analysis report - Circular on the technical assessment for the site. 57

58 ACTIVITIES OF REGULATORY BODY Regulatory Documents Development Plan relating to the NPP Project (Cont.) c. Construction Licensing - Circular on procedures for construction licensing - Circular on design requirements - Circular on the technical verification of the design d. Operation Licensing - Circular on oversight procedures for construction - Circular on procedures for inspection - Circular on approval for design modification 58

59 IV. Regulations on ensuring the safety and security of radiation source LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY OF RADIATION SOURCE Atomic Energy Law Radiation safety assessment report and Report on safety status of radiation activities Organizations, individuals conducting radiation practices shall submit radiation safety analysis report when applying for licence for conducting radiation activities. Organizations, individuals conducting radiation practices shall annually or upon request by the agency for radiation and nuclear safety, prepare safety situation reports and submit the agency for radiation and nuclear safety. Security of radioactive sources, nuclear material and nuclear equipment Treatment, storage of radioactive wastes, disused radioactive sources and spent nuclear fuel Handling lost, arrogated, abandoned, illegally transferred, un-declared radioactive sources Responsibilities of providing detailed regulations on radiation safety, nuclear safety, security of radioactive sources 59

60 III. EXISTING SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK General working mechanism of nuclear regulation and licensing Regulatory Body Nuclear Installations NSC VARANS and INSA 60