Establishing the Independent, Effective Regulatory Authority in the United Arab Emirates

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1 Establishing the Independent, Effective Regulatory Authority in the United Arab Emirates Ian Grant Director of Nuclear Safety Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

2 Presentation Outline The Nuclear Energy Policy of the UAE International Commitments and Cooperation The Nuclear Law FANR Regulations and Guides Licensing the First NPP in the UAE Inspection and enforcement Conclusion 2

3 Abu Dhabi Development 3

4 UAE Policy on the Evaluation and Potential Development of Peaceful Nuclear Energy Complete operational transparency Highest standards of nonproliferation Highest standards of safety and security Close cooperation with the IAEA Partnership with governments and firms of responsible nations Long-term sustainability 4

5 Programme Launch Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority acted as Nuclear Energy Programme Implementation Organisation Developed comprehensive roadmap for programme implementation based on IAEA recommendations Fostered infant regulatory body and operator 5

6 International Commitments The UAE concluded all relevant international agreements: Convention on Nuclear Safety Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management Conventions on Notification and Mutual Assistance Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Comprehensive safeguards agreement with the IAEA Additional protocol to the safeguards agreement 6

7 Cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency Implementation of safety, security, safeguards instruments Use of IAEA guidance Milestones in the Development of a National Nuclear Infrastructure Safety Requirements Security Guides Technical Cooperation Programme Workshops, training, technical assistance Peer review and expert missions INIR, IRRS, siting review 7

8 Nuclear Law: Federal Law by Decree No 6 of 2009 Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Legal framework for Safety, Security, Safeguards in the Nuclear Sector, which includes: nuclear facilities; and regulated material (radioactive material / radiation generators) Article (2) invokes the Nuclear Policy and gives priority to Safety, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security, Radiation Protection (IAEA definitions), Safeguards 8

9 Provisions of UAE Nuclear Law Establishment of FANR and its objectives Management of FANR Financial affairs of FANR Licences Inspection and Control Regulations and Guidelines Safeguards Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning Management of Safety Physical Protection Emergency Preparedness and Response 9

10 National Allocation of Responsibilities Conduct of Regulated Activities prohibited without a Licence from FANR FANR exclusively responsible for licensing Other agencies have relevant responsibilities: health, environment, emergency preparedness, customs, etc. Article 7 of Nuclear Law requires FANR to cooperate with, provide information to and advise other agencies MOUs in place or under negotiation Radiation Protection Committee includes other agencies as members 10

11 Independence of Regulatory Body Nuclear Law establishes FANR as an independent legal personality with full legal competence and financial and administrative independence States that FANR shall determine all matters re. control & supervision of Nuclear Sector to ensure Safety Fully separate from interests in Nuclear Sector Board Members prohibited from Regulated Activity, direct or indirect Government reporting only via Annual Report to Minister for Presidential affairs 11

12 FANR Functions and Responsibilities FANR functions and responsibilities according to the Nuclear Law include: Issue regulations for safety, security and safeguards Issue licenses to conduct regulated activities Carry out safety assessments Implement an inspection and control regime Establish and maintain a state system of accounting for and control of nuclear material Establish frameworks for physical protection and emergency preparedness and response for nuclear facilities and activities Determine civil and criminal penalties 12

13 FANR Organisation 13

14 Staffing and Competence Two tracks Staffing by senior expatriate staff to deal with short-medium term needs HR development to ensure FANR long-term sustainability Currently strong cadre of experienced professionals in nuclear safety and radiation protection 158 employees Recruitment of younger Emiratis Formal education and training Mentoring for development Role of knowledge management 14

15 Emiratization Current Total UAE Nationals: 86 Distribution: 42 in Operations, 44 in Administration FANR Emiratization % EXPAT 46% UAE 54% EXPAT 28% ADMIN DIVISION UAE 72% OPERATIONS DIVISION EXPAT 58% UAE 42% 15

16 Management System of the Regulatory Body FANR s Integrated Management System Follows GS-R-3 IMS Manual with signed commitment of senior management Processes: Management, Core, Support Procedures and Work Instructions etc. IMS Committee (Department Directors) meets regularly chaired by DDG Self assessment carried out 16

17 Regulations Nuclear Law: FANR Board may issue regulations specifying requirements which all operators must comply with and follow FANR to consider: Comments from stakeholders Information made available by experts Internationally recognised standards and recommendations such as IAEA Safety Standards Regulations Process in IMS Two rounds of consultation: government stakeholder and public 17

18 FANR Regulations Issued REG-01 Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities REG-02 Siting of Nuclear Facilities REG-03 Design of Nuclear Power Plants REG-04 Radiation Dose Limits & Optimisation of Radiation Protection for Nuclear Facilities REG-05 Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) at Nuclear Facilities REG-06 Application for a License to Construct a Nuclear Facility REG-08 Physical Protection for Nuclear Materials and Nuclear Facilities REG-10 System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material and Application of Additional Protocol REG-11 Radiation Protection and Predisposal Radioactive Waste Management for Nuclear Facilities REG-12 Emergency Preparedness for Nuclear Facilities REG-13 Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials REG-17 Certification of Operating Personnel at NPP Facilities REG-23 Security of Radioactive Sources REG-24 Basic Safety Standards for Facilities and Activities involving Ionising Radiation other than in Nuclear Facilities 18

19 UAE Nuclear Power Plant Korean Advanced Power Reactor APR-1400 Based on proven technology from the USA Reference plant at Shin Kori in Korea licensed for construction 19

20 Licensing of Nuclear Facilities Regulated Activities applying to Nuclear facilities which require a FANR licence: Selection of a site for construction Preparation of a site for construction Construction Commissioning Operation Closure (or change in closure date) Decommissioning Modifications having significance for safety 20

21 Licence Requirements Under Articles of the Law: Applicants must submit detailed evidence of Safety FANR to conduct a thorough review and assessment according to potential magnitude & nature of hazard FANR Board may grant a licence, a conditional licence, or refuse a licence Rejected applicants may seek review of decision by BoM 21

22 Current Status of Facility Licensing Four licences issued: Site Selection Licence Site Preparation Licence Limited Construction Licence Construction Licence for Barakah Units1 & 2 Application received Feb 2013 for construction of Barakah Units 3&4 22

23 Site Selection Licence This licence permitted ENEC to carry out the regulated activity of selecting a site for a nuclear facility No approval by FANR of a specific site ENEC submitted a full technical justification for the selected site with its construction licence application Work done at the applicant s risk 23

24 Site Preparation Licence Allowed activities such as: Erection of site security features, Establishment of roads and electrical and water distribution systems, Admin office building, Dredging of shipping channel, Construction of wharf, Excavations, etc. 24

25 Limited Construction Licence Manufacture of long-lead components Early site civil works 25

26 Construction Licence Application Photo of PSAR 26

27 Construction Licence Application Application Letter Preliminary Safety Analysis Report 21 Chapters and supplements and addenda covering Safety, Security and Safeguards Physical Protection Plan for construction Preliminary Safeguards Plan Preliminary Probabilistic Safety Assessment Report Summary Severe Accident Analysis Report Aircraft Impact Analysis Report 27

28 FANR Licensing Process Part of FANR Integrated Management System Governs process: Receipt of application Technical review Preparation of Safety Evaluation Report Licensing recommendations to FANR Board of Management Procedures and review instructions describe details 28

29 Using Safety Information from Korea Country of Origin FANR used safety evaluations by Korean regulatory body to support review of the construction licence application in the UAE FANR conducted independent review where: UAE requirements could not be shown to be based on the regulatory body s assessment The proposed UAE design differed from that approved by the other regulatory body Site characteristics specific to the UAE New operating experience since other regulatory body s approval Review plan identified review categories 29

30 Technical Support Organisations Approach FANR engaged three TSOs in the US and Europe to support review and assessment of CLA by augmenting in-house resources FANR provided alignment and direction to TSOs ensuring consistency across the CLA review FANR retains responsibility for regulatory decisions, through its in-house team of seasoned staff 30

31 Fukushima Impact on Safety ENEC submitted a detailed safety assessment of lessons learned to FANR in December 2011 FANR found that the design in combination with proposed safety improvements provides substantial margin to ensure that a multiple-unit plant can cope with and mitigate the effects of severe but low probability events 31

32 Issuance of the U1&2 Construction Licence FANR Board of Management decided on 17 July 2012 to issue the licence authorising ENEC to carry out the construction of units 1&2 and related activities. The licence contains conditions Compliance with the law, regulations and application Fulfilment of commitments Reporting of modifications and unplanned events Approval of import of components Safety Evaluation Report Summary and licence available on FANR web site 32

33 Site progress 33

34 Inspection FANR to carry out a planned and systematic inspection programme (Nuclear Law Art ) enter relevant sites & Facilities both announced & unannounced inspections immediate inspection on short notice if abnormal occurrence Enforcement in event of violation FANR empowered to take Enforcement Action to compel Operator to take corrective actions Board may impose administrative penalties & fines 34

35 Inspection Programme Scope: ENEC and Prime Contractor Major Vendors Site Construction 35

36 Conclusion UAE has established a comprehensive legal & regulatory framework conforming to IAEA standards/guidance to regulate the nuclear sector FANR is a functioning independent nuclear regulator providing controls on safety, security and non-proliferation UAE benefits from strong international support, incl. IAEA and access to Korean organizations and practices Active capacity building programme, human and technical Peer reviews show UAE regulatory system aligned with good international practices Long term commitment to develop and maintain safety culture 36 36

37 شكرا Thank You! 37