Panupong PINGISHNuclear and Radiation Inspection Division

Office of Atoms for PeacePanupong.p@oap.go.th

Regulatory Framework, National Policy and Strategy for Safety in Thailand

Regional Workshop on National Policy and Strategy, including Knowledge Transfer for SafetyBangkok, Thailand

12 – 16 November 2018

Contents

Nuclear programme of THAILAND

Governmental Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Programme in THAILAND

Overview of Legal & Regulatory Framework in Thailand

Introduction of National Documents of THAILAND

Knowledge management & transfer for safety

Challenges, issues and Conclusion 2

1. Nuclear programme of THAILAND

Current activities

New license for TRR-1/M1 after long shutdown for modification of instrumentation and control system

Four normal inspection per year for TRR-1/M1

Site licensing (BNCT project 45 kW)

Pre-project for Ongkarak (new RR 10-15 MW)

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Reactors Status/ ActivityYears

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

TRR-1/M1 (RR) Aging management

Decommissioning

SUT (RR for BNCT) Siting

Construction,Commissioning

Operation

Ongkarak (RR) Siting

NPP project Power Development Plan 2015One unit of 1000 MW in 2035 and another 1000 MW unit in 2036

Nuclear Facility Activities

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2. Governmental Infrastructure for Nuclear Power Programme in THAILAND

PDP 2015 (2015-2036) is considered to have NPP as an option. (PDP 2018 in process to approve)

National policy and strategy plan for nuclear energy development has been approved by the cabinet to improve the utilization of nuclear energy with safety, security and safeguards purposes.

Nuclear safety will be focuses on law, regulation, instruments, independent of regulatory body etc.

The human development plan for the regulatory body is under process to fill the gaps.

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System installed capacity

Peak load 30,303 MW. (May 4,2017)

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Share of electric power generation by fuel type in 2017

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Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology

(TINT)

Office of Atoms for Peace(OAP)

Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Energy

Prime Minister

Thai-NEPCommission

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand

(EGAT )

National Energy Policy Council (NEPC)

Division of Nuclear Energy Study and Coordination

Relevant organizations dealing with NPP

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3. Overview of Legal & Regulatory Framework in Thailand

The Nuclear Energy for Peace Act

The Ministerial Regulation / The Thai-NEP's Rule

Notices of OAP / OAP Regulation Guidelines

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Atomic energy for peace act 1961

Difficulty of convening a commissioning meeting with the Prime Minister as the Chairperson of Thai-AEC to approve licenses

Lack of security and safeguards principles

No binding clauses for major international conventions and treaties related to nuclear energy

No exemption on radioactive materials

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Nuclear energy for peace act 2016 (becomes a law August 5, 2016 – in force on February 1, 2017)

Based on IAEA Nuclear Law Handbooks and regulatory laws of Thailand and other countries

Intended to comply with international instruments such as Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management, Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) as amended, Additional Protocol (AP)

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Chapter 1: General ProvisionsChapter 2: Nuclear Regulatory CommitteeChapter 3: Radioactive Materials and Radiation Generating DevicesChapter 4: Nuclear MaterialsChapter 5: Nuclear FacilitiesChapter 6: Radioactive WasteChapter 7: Spent Nuclear FuelChapter 8: Safety Security and SafeguardsChapter 9: TransportationChapter 10: Nuclear and Radiation EmergencyChapter 11: License Revocation and SuspensionChapter 12: AppealChapter 13: InspectorsChapter 14: PenaltiesChapter 15: Transitional Provisions

There are 152 articles in 15 chapters.

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Chapter 5: Nuclear FacilitiesPart 1: General ProvisionsPart 2: Siting for Nuclear FacilitiesPart 3: Construction and Equipment InstallationPart 4: Commission and OperationPart 5: Decommission

There are two regulations related to site license.Ministry regulation on siting approval for nuclear facilities (Draft)Notification of Nuclear Energy for Peace Commission on site analysis report for nuclear facilities 13

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Public hearing

Site application

Site Process

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Siting License

OAP Consideration

Not approval

RAI

Licensee Application

Working GroupRAI

Sub-committee onNuclear Safety

Public Hearing by OAP

Thai-NEP Commission

Approval

Licensing Process for Site License

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Nuclear Energy for Peace Commission Ministry of Science and Technology

Office of Atoms for Peace (281)

Strategy and Planning Division (49)Nuclear and Radiation Licensing Division (48)

Nuclear and Radiation Inspection Division (47)

Regulatory Technical Support Division (55) Legal Affairs Group (12)

10 Sub-Committees

Internal Audit Group (3)

Office of Secretary (62)

Administrative Development Group (5)

OAP : Organizational Structure

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Regulatory functions Other responsibilities

Development of law and regulation

Review and assessment

Inspection and enforcement

Licensing

Radiation protection, environmental monitoring

Emergency preparedness and response

OAP Responsibilities

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International instruments StatusNon-Proliferation Treaty Contracting party in 1972Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement Contracting party in 1974Convention on Early Notification in the Event of a Nuclear Accident

Contracting party in 1989

Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency

Contracting party in 1989

Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty

Contracting party in 1995

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Ratified in 1996 International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

Signed in 2005

Additional Protocol In force in 2017

International Instruments

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International Instruments Status

Convention on Nuclear Safety Contracting party in 2018

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

Contracting party in 2018

Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and its Amendment

Contracting party in 2018

Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage/ Convention on Supplementary Compensation of Nuclear Damage

Currently under consideration

International Instruments (Cont.)

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4. Introduction of National Documents of THAILAND

National master plan for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in nuclear and radiation emergency management (2018 – 2022)

National policy and strategy plan for nuclear energy development (2017 – 2026)

Action plan of National policy and strategy for nuclear energy development (2017 – 2021)

Office of Atoms for Peace Road map (2012 – 2022)

(Draft) National policy and strategy statement of THAILAND for nuclear and radiation safety

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(Draft) NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT OF THAILAND FOR NUCLEAR AND RADIATION SAFETY

1. INTRODUCTIONGeneral description and purpose of this statement such as improve the consistency, adequacy and rationality of nuclear regulatory activities

2. OBJECTIVETo meet the highest safety standards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of ionizing radiation

Four chapters in draft national policy and strategy are contained :

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3. SAFETY PRINCIPLESResponsibility for safetyRole of GovernmentLeadership and management for safetyJustification of facilities and activitiesOptimization of protectionLimitation of risks to individualsProtection of present and future generationsPrevention of accidentsEmergency preparedness and responseProtective actions to reduce existing or unregulated radiation risks

(Draft) NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT OF THAILAND FOR NUCLEAR AND RADIATION SAFETY

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4. POLICY and STRATEGY

Enhancement of an effective governmental and legal framework for nuclear and radiation safety

Effective co-operation and active participation at national and international levels in technical and policy issues of radiation and nuclear safety

Enhancement of supervision mechanism towards licensees’ compliance to the regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction

(Draft) NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT OF THAILAND FOR NUCLEAR AND RADIATION SAFETY

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4. POLICY and STRATEGY (cont.)Enhancement of effective arrangements for emergency preparedness and response for nuclear and radiation incidents and accidents

Building capacity and capability of regulatory infrastructure and human capital

Protection and assurance of the inalienable rights to develop nuclear technology safely and securely for peaceful purposes in [country] and to foster public confidence in peaceful uses of radiation and nuclear technology

(Draft) NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY STATEMENT OF THAILAND FOR NUCLEAR AND RADIATION SAFETY

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5. Knowledge management & transfer for safety

Improving safety management system by QA program (ISO 9001 – 2015) and KM working group

Enhance competency of our staffs in three major areas of nuclear & radiation safety, security and safeguards through trainings (both in-house and international), on-the-job trainings (sharing staffs and plan to rotated areas), or expert missionDevelop new research and development projects, which will improve the radiation and nuclear regulation capability of OAP such as Center of Excellence on Nuclear Forensic Science, National Ionizing Radiation Metrology Project, Aging Management Project 25

6. Challenges, issues and Conclusions

The complex legislation process and limited experience with nuclear activities are issued.

The instability of nuclear power project have been effecting for preparation of infrastructure.

The public acceptance after Fukushima accident is influenced.The competence gaps from SARCoN are taking into consideration for implementation.

The regulations, guidelines and research programs to support nuclear activities are drafted and conducted.

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