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International Atomic Energy Agency TM/ WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development:

Thailand NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE AND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION : Regulatory Body Prof. Dr. Chaivat TOSKULKAO Secretary General Office of Atoms For Peace. International Atomic Energy Agency TM/ WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development:

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International Atomic Energy Agency TM/ WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development:

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  1. ThailandNUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTUREAND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION: Regulatory BodyProf. Dr. Chaivat TOSKULKAOSecretary General Office of Atoms For Peace International Atomic Energy Agency TM/WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development: Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power 9-12 February 2010, Vienna, Austria

  2. Contents The Regulatory work to “support” the Nuclear Power Project in Thailand: 1) Revising Atomic Energy for Peace Act 2) Strengthening staff capability 3) Public awareness

  3. The Infrastructure of Nuclear Regulatory Body in Thailand Thai Atomic Energy Commission (Thai-AEC) Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) 14 Sub-Committees (Reactor Safety Subcom.) Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) (Secretariat of Thai-AEC)

  4. Main Responsibilities of OAP Establish rules, regulations and measure for the control and regulation of the use of nuclear energy and waste management. To control and regulate the safety of radiation and nuclear facilities. Control functions (inspections) in general are performed through competent officials appointed by the Minister who takes charge and control of the execution of the Act. Cooperate for nuclear affairs and foreign relations.

  5. Present Framework to Support NPP Prime Minister Thai AEC (NPP Regulator) National Energy Policy Committee Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Energy Energy Policy and Planning Office Office of Atoms for Peace Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment Coordination Committee Reactor Safety Sub Committee Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Research Reactor) Nuclear Power Program Development Office Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (NPP Operator)

  6. Goal to catch up milestone 1(NPP Regulator/OAP) Build up safety culture at each level within organization. Define competence needed to carry out regulatory activities. Provide training for regulatory staff (in-house, abroad and O-J-T) as necessary including studying abroad. Develop HRD plan to cover all areas throughout the lifetime of the NPP.

  7. Legislation and Regulatory Framework • Effectively independent regulatory body is established, in addition, “OAP” is regarded as SSAC • Drafting new nuclear law: Atomic Energy for Peace Act#3 • To set up new set of nuclear law, regulations, rules, standards and guidelines to comply with international good practice • Existing law: • Amendment to cover some issues: authorization process, liability, security and conventions • Drafting safety requirements, criteria and guidelines for each authorization stage • Cooperation with DOE in implementation of Additional Protocol

  8. Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act #3 • New definition for technical term: radiation/radioactive and nuclear materials etc. • Exemption limit • Composition of Thai Atomic Energy Commission and clarification of the responsibility of the commission (not to set policy on nuclear energy to produce electricity) • Delegation of authorization power to OAP (but not RRx. or NPP) • Enforcement ………………………………… AEPA #1 in 1961 #2 in 1965

  9. Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 (cont’d) • Licensing process: -- - --cover all permitting process • Site permit, construction permit, commissioning permit and decommissioning permit • License fee • Empower the Board: • Nuclear reactor • Source material, special nuclear material, radiation sources/generator • Nuclear waste management • Set up national plan for nuclear/radiation emergency preparedness and response …………………………………………… AEPA #1 in 1961; #2 in 1965

  10. Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 (cont’d) Introduce concept in • Nuclear safety and security • Action against terrorism and unauthorized used of radioactive/nuclear materials • Safeguards • Compensation for nuclear damage (insurance and set up fund for compensation) ………………………………… AEPA # 1 in 1961 # 2 in 1965

  11. Safety criteria Set up the Rule and Criteria for NPP regulation: • Evaluate the Safety Analysis Report • Site evaluation • Nuclear safety • Radiation Protection • Safeguards control • Emergency preparedness program • EIA (specific for radiation impact) • Nuclear fuel cycle • Spent fuel and waste management • Safety management system in NPP • Decommissioning plan • Safe operation and control • Training course for operator and operator license etc.

  12. Human Resources Development of RB • Short term development: • competence analysis and implementation of SAT • In house training • Training under IAEA/ANSN/TA/co-operation • Long term development: • Scholarship/Fellowship to study abroad • On the job training

  13. Implementation of SAT 2009 2010 In house training: Site evaluation and licensing process (phase II) Quality management (phase II) Basic professional training course Development of safety assessment tool and system for research reactor In house training: • Regulatory control • Law and regulation • Safety assessment • Site evaluation and licensing process (phase I) • Ageing determination and management • Quality management for regulatory body Studying abroad: - Nuclear Safety Schools (Korea, etc.)

  14. Conclusion • Regulatory document and framework are being “revised” which include Authorization process Review process Inspection and enforcement Development of regulations and guidelines 2. Plan for increasing staff capability is partially implemented. 3. Public concern must be taking into account and clear information must be provide consistently. 4. Assistance are needed in various fields for first establishment of NPP. 5. Education and Industrial framework related to NPP technology need to be improved.

  15. Thank you • for your attention

  16. Organization Office of Atoms For Peace (OAP) Bureauof Nuclear Safety Regulation Office of the Secretariat Bureau of Radiation Safety Regulation Technical Administrative Group Bureau of Atomic Energy Administration Information Technology Center Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation EngineeringCenter

  17. HR Development of RB in 2010 - 2020: 80 - 100 persons/NPP 1000 MW (IAEA) • International Law (Nuclear Law) 8 persons • Nuclear Engineer 30 persons • Civil Engineer 6 persons • Electrical Engineer 8 persons • Mechanical Engineer 6 persons • Industrial Engineer 6 persons • Environmental Engineer 6 persons • Chemist/Physicist/Geologist/ • Scientist 14 persons • …………………………………………………………… • Administrative person

  18. National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear Power NPIEP Milestones for Nuclear Power Program Implementation NPI : Nuclear Power Infrastructure NPIEP : NPI Establishment Plan NPPDO : Nuclear Power Program Development Office NPP : Nuclear Power Plan NRB : Nuclear Regulatory Body 24 September 2007 2nd Milestone Call for Bids (Financial Commitments) 1st Milestone Policy Decision (Knowledgeable Commitment) 3rd Milestone Start Operation (Commissioning 1st NPP) Milestone 0.2 (To prepare for policy decision) Milestone 0.1 (Nuclear power option included in PDP 2007) GO NUCLEAR Policy Decision • Phase 1 : • Pre-project Activity Phase • - approve NPIPC • - set up NPPDO • infrastructure work • started • survey of potential • sites • feasibility study • completed • - public information & • participation • Phase 2 : • Program Implementation Phase • implement NPIEP • Milestones • - full NRB established • legislation & international • protocols enacted • suitable sites for bid • selected • technology /qualified • suppliers selected • Phase 3 : • Construction Phase • - NPIEP fully implemented • biding process • completed • - design & engineering • - manufacturing • construction & • installation • - test runs & inspection • NPP commissioning • license • Phase 0.1: • Preliminary • Phase • NPIPC & 5 SCs • appointed • Issues & • Milestones • considered • - NPIEP prepared • Phase 4 :Operation Phase • - commercial operation • - O & M • planning for • expansion • industrial and • technology • development plan 3 Years 6 Years 3 Years 1 Year 2011 -2013 2007 2008 -2010 2014-2019 2020

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