Multilateral Arrangements in Safety, Licensing & Regulations Capacity Building for Nuclear Safety and Security

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1 Multilateral Arrangements in Safety, Licensing & Regulations Capacity Building for Nuclear Safety and Security Russell Gibbs Senior Safety Officer, Safety and Security Coordination Section Department of Nuclear Safety & Security 6 October

2 Overview Global Context and Challenges Capacity Building and Its Principles IAEA Support Services Specific Initiatives -Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) -Regional Networks (ANSN focus) -International Nuclear Safety Centre (INSAC) -Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) -Technical Support Organization (TSO) Activities Conclusions 2

3 World Nuclear Power Projections More Cautious Optimism 3 Source: IAEA Bulletin, September 2008

4 Where are the Potential Newcomers? 10 to 30 new countries are expected to bring their first nuclear power plants on-line by

5 A Key Message International cooperation through global coordination and collaboration is crucial for development and continuous improvements to nuclear safety and security Capacity Building. 5

6 Challenges Global number of experienced and knowledgeable Human Resources Complexity of the NPP and needed infrastructure Member States understanding of what s needed Numerous suppliers of knowledge Development of safety and security cultures 6

7 Capacity Building Why So Important? Member States must have the competences and capabilities to make safety and security-focused decisions. 7

8 What is Capacity Building? A systematic and integrated approach to develop and continuously improve individual, organizational and regulatory competences and capabilities necessary for achieving and sustaining high levels of nuclear safety and security in Member States. 8

9 Vision for Capacity Building The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security will, through implementation of its capacity building strategy, systematically establish the necessary conditions and environment to help to develop, enhance, and continuously improve the international nuclear community s capacity building efforts. 9

10 Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (1) Member States build capacity for and by themselves -assess, develop, implement, sustain Use of horizontal learning methods that encourage knowledge and experience sharing 10

11 Guiding Principles for Capacity Building (2) Core of capacity built upon science-based practical expertise embodied in individuals and embedded in organization, leadership, and other stakeholders -Core capacity enables both operator and regulator to make responsible decisions An independent, effective and robust regulatory body is essential 11

12 IAEA Support for Capacity Building International Legal Instruments Safety Standards and Security Guidelines Peer Reviews and Advisory Services Education and Training Programmes Knowledge Networks Other Agency Services 12

13 Global Nuclear Safety & Security Framework Conventions: NSC,JC, CPPNM, UNSCR 1540 etc International Legal Instruments CoCs: RRs & S&S of RSs IAEA Safety Standards & Security Guidelines GNSSN IAEA Safety & Security Reviews Services Regulations & enforcements National & Regional Nuclear Safety & Security Infrastructure TSOs, Research, Education & Training 13 Operation & use

14 Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network Global Safety and Security Framework The Global Nuclear Safety and Security Framework (GNSSF) is the global framework for achieving and maintaining worldwide a high level of safety and security for nuclear facilities and activities. A cornerstone for the effectiveness of the GNSSF is strengthening of networking. The Global Nuclear Safety and Security Network (GNSSN) is one of the elements of the GNSSF, related to the sharing of information and knowledge among the global expert community. 14

15 What is the GNSSN? The GNSSN comprises a set of existing networks and information resources, i.e. internationally accessible information and data sources. GNSSN aims to ensure that critical knowledge, experience, and lessons learned about nuclear safety and security are exchanged broadly. 15

16 Concept of GNSSN 16

17 GNSSN Contact: Mr. Lingquan Guo GNSSN website: 17

18 Regional Networks Fostering cooperation to facilitate and continuously improve Capacity Building and infrastructure development both Nationally and Regionally. Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN) Ibero-American Network (FORO) Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA) Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators (ANNuR) 18

19 ANSN A Model Capacity Building Regional System Establishing the Regional Capacity Building System in Asia; establishing National Capacity Building Centres developing a Network of Capacity Building Centres developing and interactively using state-of-theart Capacity Building IT networks and modules Capacity and infrastructure can be built primarily by ANSN Member States own efforts and for their interests based on National Action Plans for Capacity Building 19

20 ANSN Vision 2020 Strong Human and IT Network for Capacity Building ANSN Vision 2020 was developed in ANSN will be a strong human and advanced IT network to acquire, create, and share nuclear safety knowledge in the region and cover all key topics regarding nuclear safety. Siting Construction Inspection & Enforcement Commissioning Government & Regulatory Infrastructure Operational Safety Safety Analysis RR + NPP Education & Training Capacity Building Radioactive Waste Management Emergency Preparedness & Response Safety Management of Research Reactors

21 International Nuclear Safety Centre (INSAC) In 2009, IAEA established INSAC to support Member States with established nuclear power programmes or considering nuclear power programmes for the first time. Based on IAEA safety standards, INSAC enhances nuclear safety through collaboration with experts on assessment and verification methods and tools. 21

22 Regulatory Cooperation Forum Follow-up from International Conference on the Effective Regulatory Systems in Cape-Town, December 2009 South Africa: The IAEA together with many regulatory bodies identified urgent needs Need for effective coordination and collaboration among the requesting Member States and those asked to provide advice and expertise; and Need for optimization of limited resources and to promote harmonized application and use of the international safety standards and best practices. Creation of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF). 22

23 Selected RCF Guiding Principles Core Group and Forum is Member State driven with IAEA support. RCF activities limited to Regulatory capacity building for nuclear safety in NPP s. All efforts will be made to avoid unnecessary duplication of support. Activities focus on NPP regulatory support for Member States considering expansion and those seriously considering a NPP for first time. 23

24 Participating Member States in the RCF and Core Group USA RUF Vietnam CHINA Other Countries UAE UK EU FINLAND South Africa Poland IAEA, Core Group And RCF Jordan Egypt FRANCE Chile JAPAN RoK 24

25 Upcoming TSO Conference Challenges Faced by Technical and Scientific Support Organizations in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Security Tokyo, Japan October 2010 Four topical issues are: Roles, functions and values that guide TSOs Technical and scientific support for nuclear safety infrastructure development and capacity building The emerging need for nuclear security technical and scientific support Nuclear safety and nuclear security networking and centres of excellence Contact: Matthias Heitsch 25

26 Conclusions Member States need to assume full ownership and responsibility for their own capacity building Effective sharing of knowledge and experience is critical Core capacity enables operator and regulator to make sound decisions regarding safety and security An independent, effective and robust regulatory body is essential 26

27 A nuclear accident anywhere is an accident everywhere! 27

28 Thank you for your attention 28