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Regulatory Practices of the South African National Nuclear Regulator

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION. General background information on NNRMandate, objects, organisational structureAreas regulated by the NNRBrief overview of NNR regulatory practicesCooperation- national and internationalConclusion. MANDATE OF NNR. The National Nuclear Regulator Act ( Act No 47 of 199

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Regulatory Practices of the South African National Nuclear Regulator

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    1. Regulatory Practices of the South African National Nuclear Regulator IAEA WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATORY PORTALS Bonn, Germany Presented by: Boikanyo L. Ntuane, Pr.Sci.Nat. Principal Specialist: Nuclear Security & Radiation Protection

    2. SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

    3. MANDATE OF NNR The National Nuclear Regulator Act ( Act No 47 of 1999) (NNRA) established the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR). The NNRA came into force on 24 February 2000. The promulgation of the NNRA, which deals exclusively with the regulation of the nuclear industry, provides for the separation of the promotional and Regulatory functions in the nuclear industry in South Africa. The promotional aspects of nuclear activities in South Africa are legislated by the Nuclear Energy Act (Act No 46 of 1999)

    4. The establishment, objects and functions of the NNR are clearly encapsulated in Chapter 2 of the NNR Act. The mandate and authority of the NNR are conferred through section 5 and 7 of the NNRA. MANDATE Cont …

    5. OBJECTS OF NNR Section 5 of the NNR Act Provide for the protection to persons property and the environment against nuclear damage. Exercise regulatory control over nuclear installations, vessels propelled by nuclear power or having radioactive material on board and actions through the granting of nuclear authorisations. Provide assurance of compliance of conditions of nuclear authorisations through compliance inspections. Fulfil national obligations in respect of international instruments. Ensure that provisions for an emergency plan are in place.

    10. Areas not regulated by NNR (exclusions Section 2(2) of the Act) Exposure to cosmic radiation or potassium-40 in the body. Any radioactive material or action not amenable to regulatory control. Group IV hazardous substances as defined in the Hazardous Substances Act. Group III hazardous substances in term of the Hazardous Substances Act

    11. Safety standards Application for a nuclear authorisation Public participation Safety assessment Authorisation and conditions of authorisation Compliance assurance Brief overview of the NNR regulatory practices

    12. SAFETY STANDARDS REGULATORY PRACTICES Safety standards and regulatory practices adopted by NNR are in line with international nuclear safety standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP) as well as other international norms and standards such as INSAG,USNRC 10 CFR 50 , ASME Standards , IEEE standards etc Principle radiation protection and nuclear safety requirements Based on risk criteria and Radiation dose limits for Workers and Members of the Public..

    13. SAFETY STANDARDS REGULATORY PRACTICES Nuclear safety requirements, amongst other, encapsulate the following: Defense in depth principle The ALARA principle International Norms and Standards Good engineering Practice Safety culture Accident management Quality management

    14. Application for a nuclear authorisation In terms of section 20 of the NNR Act the following nuclear authorisations must be applied for prior to engaging in any nuclear activities to which the NNR Act applies (section 2) Nuclear Installation Licence Nuclear Vessel Licence Certificate of Registration Certificate of Exemption

    15. Application for a nuclear authorisation In terms of section 21 and 22 of the NNR Act a formal application is made for a nuclear authorisation in the prescribed format to the CEO of the NNR. The NNR Act makes provisions for the public to make representations related to the application to the NNR Board Mandatory for nuclear installation and vessel licences Discretionary for certificate of registration or exemption

    16. SAFETY ASSESSMENT

    17. SAFETY ASSESSMENT

    18. Nuclear authorisation Legal document Conditions may be imposed by the CEO Ensure that the facility/action is operated within the boundaries of the safety case Protection of persons, property and environment Limitations on operations pertaining to safety management processes and systems

    19. CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATIION

    20. CONDITIONS OF AUTHORISATIION

    21. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE

    22. COOPERATION National Cooperation as required by Section 6 of the NNR Act- Cooperative Agreements Legislative imperative Where there is overlap in mandate with other relevant organs of state DOH DEAT DME (MHSI, Min dev, Electricity & Nuclear) DOL DWAF DOT (SAMSA, CAA, RSR, …) Other national cooperation WRC, SAPS, NIA

    23. COOPERATION Cont .. International Cooperation IAEA Safety Standards Committees IAEA Conventions e.g Convention on Nuclear Safety, Joint Convention on Radioactive Waste managemnent and Spent Fuel Management IAEA –AFRA initiative Regulator to Regulator Bilaterals agreements Sharing of technical information Capacity building Current: USNRC, France, Slovenia, Australia, Belgium, UK Under review: Argentina Initiated: China, Korea

    24. COOPERATION Cont .. International Cooperation Multinational Design Evaluation Programme –MDEP (initiated by the USNRC) for new nuclear power reactor designs NERS regulatory forum – under the IAEA secretariat Regulators with small nuclear programs Technical Support Organisations (TSO) For technical and safety reviews

    25. Conclusion

    26. Conclusion

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