Regulatory Cooperation Forum TM/Workshop on Topical Issues on Nuclear Infrastructure Development: Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Plants 26 January 2012 Vienna Russell Gibbs Senior Safety Officer Department of Nuclear Safety & Security Division of Nuclear Installation Safety 1
Key Message International cooperation through global coordination and collaboration is essential for development and continuous improvements to nuclear safety and security. 2
Sharing Knowledge and Experience 3
Regulatory Body Challenges Obtaining the necessary competences Establishing effective independence Obtaining governmental appreciation and support of RB function think financing Keeping pace with NPP schedule Establishing regulatory framework - regulations and oversight processes/procedures Understanding its role and responsibilities Communicating with stakeholders Retaining qualified personnel 4
RB Development Assistance Strategies for Newcomers Assistance from IAEA both TC and extra budgetary programmes Bi-lateral agreements Assistance from European Union Regional networks (ANSN, ANNuR, FORO, FNRBA, ENSREG, WENRA) Commercial entities such as vendor country How is all this support coordinated? 5
Capacity Building Human Resource Development The Challenge Receiving the right support for the right people at the right time 6
Safety Guide SSG 16 is published!!! 7
RCF Background Discussions between senior regulators of nuclear power worldwide on ways to improve coordination of regulatory support offered through bi-lateral or multilateral arrangements. Conclusion: Establish a forum to provide effective coordination and collaboration among requesting Member States (recipients) and those asked to provide regulatory support (providers). 8 8
23 September 2011 9
Who is the RCF? Member Statedriven forum of senior regulators of nuclear power 21 current members including EU and NEA Open to all IAEA Member States Facilitated and promoted by IAEA 10
Primary RCF Objective Develop effectively independent and robust regulatory bodies to assure safe and secure nuclear power programmes worldwide 11
Major Activities in 2010 and 2011 RCF established in June 2010 Mission to Jordan in September 2010 Plenary Meetings at General Conference Two support meetings with Jordan 12
Terms of Reference Highlights Activities limited to regulatory capacity building for nuclear safety in nuclear power plants Support focused on Member States committed through national action to develop a NPP for the first time and those considering the expansion of existing programmes Optimize regulatory support programmes and avoid unnecessary duplication Activities funded by its members 13
Jordan Action Plan Highlights (1) Completed Activities in 2011 IAEA Workshop on Regulatory Approaches Support JNRC s Capability to Review Site Radiological Environmental Impact Analysis Seminar on Site Authorization Process 14
Jordan Action Plan Highlights (2) Pending Activities for 2012 Develop 5-Year Management Systems Plan Safety Assessment Review Training Workshop on External Support Oversight (27-29 Feb 2012) Training on Safety Principles and Requirements for NPP Design Training and Preparation Assistance for Development of Guides and Procedures for Licensing Process, including Inspections 15
The Way Forward Vietnam and Poland are next RCF recipients in 2012 Complete program evaluation and make needed changes Increase membership and identify other newcomers needing support IAEA Action Plan on Nuclear Safety 16
RCF Post Fukushima Interview with Mike Weightman - RCF Chair 17
RCF Contact and Web Information Russell Gibbs r.gibbs@iaea.org +43 1 2600 22344 RCF Public Webpage RCF Members Webpage 18