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CNCAN. CN-177/36. ROMANIA National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control. Nuclear Safety & Nuclear Security Synergy By Dr. Lucian BIRO Director General.
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CNCAN CN-177/36 ROMANIA National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control Nuclear Safety & Nuclear Security SynergyBy Dr. Lucian BIRO Director General International Conference on Effective Nuclear Regulatory Systems: Further Enhancing the Global Nuclear Safety and Security Regime14–18 December2009CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Content • Cernavoda NPP; • Nuclear Safety & Security Vulnerabilities; • Nuclear & Radiological Security Related Actions Plans; • Example of Actions Plan - RRRFR Project for Romania; • Conclusions
Cernavoda NPP Site (1) • Construction started in 1980 with 5 units; • U1 - Full Power: December 1996; • U2 - Full Power: September 2007; • U3 - Full Power: 2014; • U4 - Full Power: 2015; • U5 - Decision not taken yet, regarding the project completion.
Nuclear Safety & Nuclear Security Common Vulnerabilities • Lack of procedures • Inefficient procedures • Lack of Facilities Personnel Training • Lack of communications between authorities • Lack of coherent strategy • Gaps in Legal Framework • Inadequate Equipment
Nuclear Security Vulnerabilities (1) • Lack of procedures • Inefficient procedures • Inefficient Physical Protection Systems • Lack of Facilities Personnel Training • Radioactive Sources Lost or Theft • Inefficient Transportation Physical Protection • Lack of communications between authorities
Nuclear Security Vulnerabilities (2) • Lack of coherent strategy • Gaps in Legal Framework • Inadequate Equipment • No specialized response units • Permissive Border Control • No background history of radioactive sources • No security culture
Cernavoda NPP Safety & Security Characteristics • Cernavoda NPP have comprehensive measures for safety and security; • Comprehensive emergency and security plans; • Robust containment, spent fuel pools, and spent fuel storage containers; • Redundant and diverse plant safety systems; • Trained plant staff, skilled in accident and event response; • Well-trained, well-armed security forces.
Reactor Building Bio Shield Calandria Vessel Reactor Fuel CANDU-6 Multiple Layers Protection
Actions Plans (1) • Actions Plan to Increase Capability and Independence of Nuclear Regulatory Authority • Actions Plan to Accelerate the Reviewing Process of the National Legislative Framework • Actions Plan for the Investigations of the Potential Sites with Orphans Radioactive Sources and to Set-up Corrective Measures
Actions Plans (2) • Actions Plan to Improve the Nuclear & Radiological Security Related Systems Technical Features and Administrative Procedures • Actions Plan for the Nuclear & Radiological Security In-field Early Detection • Actions Plan for the Institutional Cooperation Development • Actions Plan to Increase the Bilateral and Multilateral International Cooperation
Expected strategic results (1) • No accidents at nuclear installations; • No acute exposure to ionising radiation; • No radioactive release in exceed of the prescribed limits; • No adverse effects on environment; • No unauthorised or hostile use of radioactive materials; • Improved safety performance; • Effective emergency preparedness;
Expected strategic results (2) Strengthening of the attributions and control responsibilities of CNCAN in the nuclear field; Increasing of the staffing number and competence, building up in-house expertise in more areas; Amplification of national and international cooperation; Modern and comprehensive regulatory framework; Transparent licensing process; Increased public confidence.
Conclusions • An integrated approach for nuclear safety and nuclear security related actions is considered in Romania; • The actions taken by the Nuclear Safety Authority of Romania (CNCAN) covered all relevant aspects regarding nuclear safety and nuclear security; • The synergy between nuclear safety and security is considered by CNCAN for Nuclear Facilities Vital Areas definition and also for inside protective measures;