6th Meeting of the Arab National Nuclear Regulators

1. 6th Meeting of the Arab National Nuclear Regulators2-4 March 2015Hammamet, Tunisia Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority - SNRRA By: Mohammad YousifHamadalneel Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority - SNRRA m.y.hamadalneel@gmail.com +249123611612 1

2. Contents • Introduction • Current Status of SNRRA • Mandate of SNRRA • Functions of SNRRA • SNRRA Authorities • Regulatory Requirements • National Cooperation • International Commitments • Future Plans

3. Introduction • Pursuant to its national responsibilities and the international obligations the government shall establish and sustain an effective legal and governmental framework for safety, including an independent regulatory body. • The development of an effective regulatory framework will be a key part of enhancing the global safety regime • Nuclear safety is explicitly national responsibility.

4. Introduction (Contd) • 1996: Establishment of Radiation Protection Technical Committee (RPTC) under the Act of Sudan Atomic Energy Corporation (SAEC). • 2010: Establishment of an Independent Regulatory Authority by a Ministerial Decree • 2014: Nuclear and Radiation Activities Regulatory Control Bill, 2014.

5. Current Status of SNRRA

6. Current Regulatory Organization • 4 directorates: • Nuclear Safety • Radiation Safety • Regulatory Performance Development • Human & Financial Resources Development

7. Current Regulatory Organization

8. Regulatory Staffing • The existing manpower composed of 26 staff members. • A plan to recruit additional staff in a multidisciplinary approach. • Most of the current training opportunities are provided by IAEA, AAEA, KINS through FNRBA & ANNuR.

9. Mandate of SNRRA • The SNRRA is mandated to: • Protect radiation workers, general public and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation by: • Formulating and implementing effective regulations; • Building a relationship of trust with the public and licensees to maintain transparency in its actions and decisions. • Ensure safe operation of nuclear and radiological facilities.

10. Functions of SNRRA • Licensing of Nuclear Installations and Radiation Facilities • Safety Review and Assessment • Inspections and verification. • Preparation of Regulations, Guidelines, Standards and Licensing Procedures • Implementation and Enforcement of SNRRA Regulations

11. Associated Functions of SNRRA • Emergency Preparedness and Response: • National competent authority identified under the conventions on early notification and assistance during N/R emergency. • Integration with first responders (front line offices, law enforcing agencies, local governments). • Focal point, national and international warning point. • Nuclear Security and Physical Protection of nuclear facilities and materials

12. SNRRA Authorities • The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: • develop safety principles and criteria; • establish regulations and issue guidance; • require any licensee to conduct safety assessment; • require that any licensee provide it with any necessary information • issue, amend, suspend or revoke authorizations; • conduct announced and unannounced inspections; • enforce regulatory requirements;

13. SNRRA Authorities (cont.) • The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: • communicate directly with governmental authorities at higher levels when such communication is considered to be necessary for exercising effectively the functions of the body; • obtain such documents and opinions from private or public organizations or persons as may be necessary and appropriate; • communicate independently its regulatory requirements, decisions and opinions and their basis to the public;

14. SNRRA Authorities (cont.) • The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: • make available, to other governmental bodies, national and international organizations, and to the public, information on incidents and abnormal occurrences, and other information, as appropriate; • liaise and co-ordinate with other governmental or non-governmental bodies having competence in such areas as health and safety, environmental protection, security, and transport of radioactive materials; and • liaise with regulatory bodies of other countries and with international organizations to promote co-operation and the exchange of regulatory information.

15. Regulatory Requirements • Current Regulations (to be reviewed and updated): • General procedures for radiation protection (1996) • Basic Requirement for Radiation protection and Dose limits (1996) • Licensing procedures for radiation practice (1996), which states types of licenses and certificates, condition for granting, procedures for application and the responsibilities of the licensee. • Control and management of radioactive waste, (1998). • Safe transport of radioactive material (1998). • Safety guide for protection in nuclear medicine department (1998) • Safety guide for protection in industrial radiography (1998).

16. Regulatory Requirements • Drafted Regulations on: • Nuclear or Radiological Emergency, 2013. • Safety Guide for Protection in Education and Research (2008). • Safety Guide for Protection in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (2008). • In addition to the draft of the National Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

17. National Cooperation • National consultations • MoUs: • Customs Administration • Ministry of Health • Criminal Forensics • Civil Defense Administration (Draft) • Civil Aviation (Draft) • Seminars and national workshops.

18. International Commitments

19. Challenges • Building the capacity to meet the national policy towards nuclear energy (regulations & guidance preparation, licensing, review and assessment, inspections) to meet the deadlines for each project phase. • Lack of an appropriate, well structured, and effective legal and regulatory framework; • Acceleration of the establishment of the regulatory body and the recruitment of staff; • Meeting the very tight schedules of the nuclear programme.

20. Challenges (Contd) • Difficulty to adapt the Chinese regulations due to language barrier. • Establishment of Quality Management System to ensure quality and consistency in the regulatory control; and • Establishing Human Resources Development Plan and Training Programme to ensure the required competencies in the regulatory body.

21. Gaps • The key activities that SNRRA must carry out; • Establishment of the licensing framework; • Developing regulatory requirements; • Approval of the site; • Understanding of SER of the reference plant; • Review of the design; • Issue of a construction permit • Oversight of manufacturing and construction • Oversight of commissioning • Licensing operators • Issue of an operating license • Oversight of operations

22. Future plan • Issuance of the Nuclear law which will: • Establish and empower an independent Regulatory Authority. • Allocate human resources (Quantity & Competency) • Adherence to the International instruments: • Binding: Convention on Nuclear Safety, Joint Convention, Early Notification Convention, Assistance Convention, etc., if ratified by the State • Non-binding: safety standards issued by IAEA (if not made binding by national regulator), and Codes of Conduct

23. Future plan (Contd) • Collaboration with: • Chinese Regulatory Authorities: • Extensive staff training in regulatory management requirements, processes, and hands-on work experience. • Participation of experienced Chinese regulators to assist training, the development of processes, and support in the early regulatory activities. • International Organizations (IAEA, NEA, WANO, …) • Regional Organizations (ANNuR, FNRBA, EU, WENRA) • Bilateral agreements.

24. Our Vision Technical/Advisory Working groups

25. Benefits from joining the TWGs • Further enhancement of the Coordination and cooperation • Experience exchange • Integration of emergency plans and capabilities • Networking and harmonization • Enhancement of the implementation of the codes of conduct. • Enhanced safety and security regime. • Robust regulatory control. • Strengthened regional and global safety and security.

26. Thank you..

27. Sudan Nominations - TWGs

28. Proposal for additional WGs • TWGs: • Safety Management of NPPs • Uranium Mining and Milling • Advisory WG: • Standards & Publications