Regulatory Cooperation Forum 22 January 2013 Brussels

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1 Regulatory Cooperation Forum 22 January 2013 Brussels Kenta Okano Regulatory Activities Section, Division of Nuclear Installation Safety Department of Nuclear Safety & Security/IAEA

2 Overview Background RCF Objectives Lessons Learned Support Activities The Way Forward Key for Success RCF Web Pages 2

3 Challenges of the Regulatory Body Obtaining necessary competences and retaining qualified personnel Establishing effective independence Understanding role and responsibilities Communication with stakeholders Establishing regulatory framework Keeping pace with NPP schedule 3

4 Assistance Strategies for Newcomer Countries IAEA (TC & EBP) Vendor countries European Commission Commercial Entities IAEA Member State Bi/Multi-lateral arrangements Regional networks How is all this support coordinated? 4

5 The Challenge providing and receiving the right support for the right people at the right time! 5

6 An Integrated Master Plan (IMP) is essential based on the phased approaches outlined in the Milestones Document and SSG-16 6

7 Key Message International cooperation and collaboration is essential. 7

8 RCFBackground Conclusion: Establish forum to provide effective coordination among recipients and providers. 8 8

9 RCF Objectives (1) Develop effectively independent and robust regulators 9

10 RCF Objectives (2) Provider Optimize use of limited resources promoting harmonized use of international safety standards and best practices Provider RCF Recipient Provider 10

11 Belarus Canada Chile China Egypt European Commission Finland France Germany IAEA Islamic Republic of Iran Japan Jordan Nigeria OECD/NEA Pakistan Poland Republic of Korea Russian Federation South Africa United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Vietnam 23 September

12 Member-driven forum of senior regulators of nuclear power Open to all IAEA Member States Support focused on those committed to develop or expand existing NPP programmes Who is the RCF? Facilitated and promoted by IAEA 12

13 IAEA Nuclear Safety Action Plan Encourage Member States embarking on nuclear power to participate in RCF 13

14 Key RCF Accomplishments Widely attended plenary meetings RCF mission to Jordan Progressive support for Jordan and Vietnam RCF programme evaluation 14

15 Key Lessons Learned Common support framework are IAEA Safety Standards (SSG-16) Openness and transparency are essential Face-to-face meetings are most effective Need for effective collaboration between IAEA, EC and regional networks 15

16 Recipients are expected to: Identify regulatory needs and gaps through selfassessment Openly share all support being received Implement and manage RCF Action Plan Continue to evaluate needs and gaps Share experience and insights for continued improvement 16

17 Examples of Support Activities Workshops on regulatory approaches and oversight of external support organizations Safety assessment review training (EC/IAEA) Training on safety principles/requirements for NPP design (EC) Support capability to review site radiological environmental impact analysis (Japan, Korea) Develop 5-year management systems plan (US) Develop 5-year HRD Plan including TSO Capacity (EC) Training on developing regulatory docs (Japan and Russia) Enhance understanding of need for an effectively independent and robust regulator (NEA-led) 17

18 The Way Forward Continue support for Jordan and Vietnam Poland is next RCF recipient Identify other embarking countries ready for support Increase membership New leadership for RCF! Dr. Youn Won Park President of KINS (Chairman) 18

19 Keys for RCF Success Meet regulatory body needs using international standards and best practices Openness and transparency Effective coordination Members participation The right support to the right people at the right time 19

20 RCF Web pages Web page for general public access through GNSSN ( Web page for registered RCF members and participants (Access is managed by RCF secretariat) 20

21 How to Register for the Restricted RCF Web Page Go to and click Register on the top of navigation tool bar. Complete account information with username and password. Send with username requesting access to: RCF Secretariat approves access 21

22 RCF Contact and Web Information Russell Gibbs Kenta Okano k.okano@iaea.org Regulatory- Activities.Contact- Point@iaea.org RCF Public Webpage et/embarking/rcf/pages/d efault.aspx 22