NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATORY POLICY IN MALAYSIA

Department of Atomic Energy Licensing BoardMinistry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)

MALAYSIA

Nuclear Regulatory Infrastructure in Malaysia

Safe, Secure and Safeguarded

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OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Introduction of AELB Act and Regulations Function of AELB NPP Planning Current Licensing of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Installation Legislation Development Towards Supporting NPP Supervision of NPP: Inter-agency Involvement Treaties, Convention and Agreement Resources: Staffing Human Resource Development Program Infrastructure: Emergency Response Centre, and Monitoring

Infrastructure Conclusion

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ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING BOARD

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LicensingDiv

Nuclear Installation. Div

Policy, Codes & Standard Div

National Radiological Centre

Auditorium

Enforcement Div & ICT Centre

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Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation

(General Secretary)

Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation

Director GeneralAELB Department

Executive Secretary

Nuclear Installation

Division

Policy, Code & Standard Division

Technical Support Division

Licensing Division

Enforcement Division

Administrative Services Division

Standing Safety

Committee

Sub-standing

Safety Committee

The Board(5 Members)

AELB, ACT AND REGULATIONSAELB, ACT AND REGULATIONS

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MISSIONMISSION

Encouraging innovation culture to ensure the safe and peaceful uses

of radiation and nuclear technology

VISIONVISION

Remaining a relevant regulatory authority with credibility in radiation

and nuclear safety, security and safeguarding its peaceful uses for national sustainable development

TO CONTROL ANDSUPERVISION APPLICATION

AND USE OF ATOMIC ENERGYAND MATTERS

INCIDENTAL THERETO (AKTA 304)

TO ADVISE MINISTERAND GOVERNMENT OF

MALAYSIA ON MATTERSRELATING TO

THIS ACT

TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAINAND DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC

AND TECHNICALCO-OPERATION AT NATIONAL

AND INTERNATIONALLEVEL

TO PERFORM ANOBLIGATIONS ARISINGFROM AGREEMENTS,

CONVENTION OR TREATIESRELATING TO NUCLEAR

MATTERS OR ATOMICENERGY

TO DO SUCH OTHERTHINGS ARISING OUT OFOR CONSEQUENTIAL TOTHE FUNCTIONS OF THE

BOARD UNDER THIS ACT

BOARDBOARDFUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS

BOARDBOARDFUNCTIONSFUNCTIONS

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• Regulations: provides more detailed provisions entrusted by the Act.

• Provides guides, codes and standards to comply with and achieve goal impose in regulations

HIERARCHY OF LEGAL SYSTEM

• Act: provides the basic law concerning the development and utilization of atomic energy and safety regulations.

Orders and ConditionsOrders and Conditionsof Licenseof License

Guidelines, CodesGuidelines, Codesand Standardsand Standards

Act 304Act 304

RegulationsRegulations

• Provides additional requirement which not stated in the regulations or special matters related to provisions entrusted by the Act

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NPP PLANNING Cabinet decision on 26 June 2009: Nuclear Energy is an option of energy

source for electricity generation post 2020 Preparation of National Nuclear Regulatory Policy Strengthening Nuclear Regulatory Authority (AELB) Development of technical guidelines related to NPP activities Potential power operator engaged Triga Mark II Puspati - upgrading project to enhance technical capability NGOs engagement to support NPP 2 or 3 Universities engaging in Nuclear Engineering and Safety Courses Sitting planning in the process Reviewing the international conventions ensuring compliance to peaceful

uses of nuclear energy

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RADIATION PROTECTION (LICENSING) REGULATIONS 1986 LICENSE FOR NUCLEAR MATERIAL

CLASS B - license to manufacture, trade in, produce, process, purchase, own, possess, use, transfer, handle, sell or store nuclear material

Ref: P.U. (A) 149

Class B License

Organization Technical Requirements Radiation Safety

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- Registered company- OBTL- RPO- Radiation Workers- Approved Registered Medical Practitioner

- Nuclear material- Storage facility- Radiation detector- Personal monitoring- PPE

- Radiation Protection Program- Safety Analysis Report (SAR)

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RADIATION PROTECTION (LICENSING) REGULATIONS 1986 LICENSE FOR NUCLEAR INSTALATION

CLASS F - license to site, to construct or to operate a nuclear installation

●----------●-------------●--------------●---------------●----------------● siting construction commissioning operation shutdown decommissioning.

Ref: P.U. (A) 149

Class F License

Siting and construction Operation

Temporary Full

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LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS SUPPORTING NPPLEGAL FRAMEWORK

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Q1

Q2 Q3 Q4

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

Q2 Q3 Q4

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Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3

Q4

Projected Act 200_

Licensing Regulation 1986, Basic Safety Standard Regulation 1988, Transport Regulation 1989

Waste Management Regulation 2009, Nuclear Installation Licensing 2009, Safeguard Regulations 2010, Nuclear Security Regulations 2011

Inter-Agency Meeting with relevant Regulatory Authority (MHLG, EC, DOE, DOSH)

49 documents related to RR and NPP

Development of regulatory criteria, guidelines, standards for regulatory review of site assessment report

Development of regulatory criteria, guidelines, standards for regulatory review of design, construction and operation of NPP

MoU with BAPETEN, Indonesia (2008)

MoU with: - CNCAN, Romania- AEA, Hungary- KINS, Korea- USA- UKM

Amendment of Act 304

Development of New Regulations

Adoption of IAEA Standards

Bilateral Cooperation

Revision of Current Regulations

Establishment of Licensing Mechanism of

NPP

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CURRENT INITIATIVE ON LEGAL INFRASTRUCTURE

A comprehensive Atomic Energy Act is being reviewed (IAEA Standard) and AELB is discussing with various agencies in strengthening legal infrastructure of nuclear activities in Malaysia.

Anticipate to come out with a more comprehensive and effective act on nuclear activities e.g. CPPNM, AP, export control, compoundable offences or its criminalization etc.

Adoption of 49 IAEA Standards related to RR and NPP.

Developing more guidance documents for licensee.

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LICENSING OF NPP : LEGISLATION MAP

Application for siting, construct and operate NPP for electricity generation

Energy Commission

DOE

DOSH

AELB

Electricity Supply Act 1990

Environmental Quality Act 1974

Occupational Safety and Health Act

1994, Factory and Machinery Act 1967, Petroleum Act 1984

Atomic Energy Licensing Board 1984

Non-nuclear Island

EIA & environmental

management plan

Individual Certification (e.g. SHO)/ machine &

equipment, pressure vessel and

boiler

Nuclear Island

MHLG

Town Planning Act 1976

Fire Services Act 1988

License / Approval for land use and

Enforcement

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SUPERVISION OF NPP: INTER-AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

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TREATIES, CONVENTION AND AGREEMENTTitle In Force Status

Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the IAEA - Non-party

Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Optional Protocol Concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes - Non-party

Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Non-party

Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Non-party

Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident 2 October 1987 Signature: 1 September 1987

Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency 2 October 1987 Signature: 1 September 1987

Joint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention - Non-party

Convention on Nuclear Safety - Non-party

Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management - Non-party

Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Revised Supplementary Agreement Concerning the Provision of Technical Assistance by the IAEA (RSA) 13 February 1981 Signature: 13 February 1981

Third Agreement to Extend the 1987 Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (RCA) 26 March 2002 Acceptance: 26 March

2002

Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (with Protocol) 29 February 1972

Signature: 29 February 1972

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RESOURCES: CURRENT EXPERTISE AND STAFFING

Medical Phycisc (3)

21%

Nuclear Science (5)

36%

Environmental Science (4)

29%

Bioprocess Engineer (1)

7%

Radiochemistry (1)7%

Masters Degree Holder

Nuclear Science (15)60%

Physics(4)16%

Geophysics (1)4%

Environment Science (1) 4%

Chemistry (1) 4%

Mathematic (1)4%

Electrical Engineering (2) 8%

Bachelor Degree Holder

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Position 1984 – 2003

2003 - 2007 2007 – current

Full Strength

Occupied (till Nov.

2009)

On Application

(2009)

Director General 1 1 1 0

Deputy Director General 0 0 2

Management and Professional Staff

20 51 51 43 46

Technical and Supporting Staff 41 111 113 103 36

Total 60 163 165 147 84

RESOURCES: STAFFING

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Application of Strategic Approach to Training

Development and adoption of a guidance document for AELB Human Capital Program – LPTA/SPP/10 (14 Mac 2008)

Internal trainings

Certification Program for AELB Assessors and Inspectors. Includes national policy and strategy on HCD

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

External trainings – to ensure AELB is up-to date. Starts with TNA in 2007 and followed by design, development

and implementation in 2008 & 2009. Evaluation Stage will be in 2010.

“Computer Based Training / Evaluation” – for identified core competencies (Radiation Protection and Malaysian Nuclear Law).

10 trainings identified (based on 2007 TNA) planned in 2008 especially on critical knowledge areas.

2 seminar organized in 2008 for knowledge sharing among AELB officers. This will be an annual event (at least 2 seminars a year).

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Identification of Competency Standards for all AELB Technical Officers based on IAEA TecDoc 1254

Identification of Competency Gaps A Training Master Plan for 2008-2009 Identification of Internal Trainers and Re-engineers Identification of AELB Required 15 Technical Disciplines and

Resource Persons Revised Masters/PhD program for all AELB Technical Officers Draft Development Plans for AELB 5 Job Disciplines

TNA OUTPUTS AND HRD PROGRAMME

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INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MONITORING OF 3’S’: MONITORING OF 3’S’: SAFETY, SAFETY, SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDSSECURITY AND SAFEGUARDS

- Incident - Accident - Sabotage - Illicit trafficking - Misused

Environmental radiation monitoring system

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WAY FORWARD

Independency of Regulatory Authority: Amendment of current Act Establishment of new Act Ratification and implementation of relevant International

Obligations

Public Confidence and Participation: Public participation at the very beginning (outreach

programme) Provision under current Act 304 and projected Act 200_

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