Nuclear Safety and Security Interface

Nuclear Safety and Security Interface Presenter: Fatima Alhammadi– Nuclear Security Engineer

Outline The Legislative and Regulatory Framework The Assessment & Authorization process Assurance of Compliance Nuclear Safety and Security Interface from licensee perspective Source: http://www.uae-mission.ae/mission/iaea/Content/1185

The Legislative and Regulatory Framework

The Federal Decree No.6 of 2009 – Nuclear Law The Law establishes Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) as the independent nuclear regulator for nuclear safety, nuclear security, radiation protection and safeguards in the UAE The legal framework for Safety, Security, Safeguards in the Nuclear Sector have been established, which includes nuclear facilities and regulated material (radioactive material / radiation generators / nuclear material / trigger list Items and nuclear related dual-use items). Source: https://www.fanr.gov.ae

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation Integrated approach for Safety and Security Director General Legal Affairs Administrative Division Corporate Development Operation Division Finance & Control Nuclear Safety Information Communication Technology Nuclear Security Government Communications Radiation Safety Human Resources Safeguards Supply Chain & General Service Education & Training

The Nuclear Safety and Security Interface addressed in FANR’s regulatory framework FANR-REG-01 [Management Systems for Nuclear Facilities], Article 4 (5): “The Licensee shall use the Management System to promote and support a strong Safety Culture and Security Culture by ensuring that security measures balance any conflicting objectives of Safety, Operations, and security. Safety and security shall be considered together, such that one does not compromise the other. Potential conflicting requirements should be carefully analysed to ensure that they do not jeopardise Nuclear Safety.” FANR-REG-08 [Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities], Article 9 (1): “The Licensee shall ensure that the Physical Protection System balances any conflicting objectives of Safety, Operation and Physical Protection... Potential conflicting requirements resulting from Safety and Physical Protection considerations shall be carefully analyzed to ensure that they do not jeopardies Nuclear Safety.

The Assessment and Authorization process

The Assessment and Authorization process The development of Regulations and Regulatory Guides is reviewed both by safety and nuclear security teams to ensure their consistency. Licensing processes for regulated activities (radioactive materials and Nuclear Power Plant) are the same for safety and security to obtain one license for one activity.

The Assessment and Authorization process • Procedure for an approving an application for license to construct or operate a nuclear facility (Unified process for Safety/Security) : 1. Review and Assessment 2. Request for additional Information 3. Safety/Security Evaluation Report

Licenses for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant License for Introduction and Storage of Nuclear Fuel Barakah NPP U1 Application for a licence to operate U1 and U2 of Barakah NPP Construction license Barakah U1 & U2 2014 2016 2010 2016 2015 2012 License for the Transportation of Unirradiated Nuclear Fuel Site Selection License and Site Preparation License Construction license BarakahU3 & U4

Assurance of Compliance

Assurance of Compliance The same Generic Inspection Guidance (GIG) and Inspection Instructions are followed by all teams to conduct the inspections. Safety and Security Cultures done for inspector training in the same session. The Inspection plan is integrated. PSAR Source: https://www.fanr.gov.ae

Nuclear Safety and Security Interface from the license perspective

The licensee of Barakah NPP dealing with the Nuclear Safety and Security Interface Implement the procedure SNS-PRC-111-27, “Barakah NPP Safety and Security Interface” This procedure Took into account: • INSAG-24: The Interface between Safety and Security at Nuclear Power Plants • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Regulatory Guide 5.74 (RG 5.74) / June 2009; Managing the Safety/Security Interface Screened any activities from the design, construction and operation

The licensee of Barakah NPP dealing with the Nuclear Safety and Security Interface The procedure SNS-PRC-111-27: Provide the requirements to assess planned and emergent changes and activities to identify any potential adverse impacts on safety and security Manage adverse impacts to preclude compromise of the plant safety and the Physical Protection Plan Accomplished through communicating proposed changes to appropriate personnel knowledgeable for assessment and management E.g. Marine barrier screened for safety before building it inside the intake channel

Nuclear Safety and Security Interface