Application of IAEA Safety Standards in Pakistan's Nuclear Regulatory System
Pakistan's National Nuclear Program and its regulatory framework under the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) are outlined, highlighting the use of IAEA safety standards to regulate nuclear safety and radiation protection. The presentation discusses the national nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants, research reactors, and radioactive waste disposal facilities. Key functions and regulatory domains of PNRA are emphasized, showcasing the commitment to ensuring the safety of human beings and the environment from ionizing radiation effects.
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Application of IAEA Safety Standards in Pakistan NUSSC-58, 19-21 Nov 2024, IAEA, Vienna, Austria Presented by Shahbaz Ali Nasir Bhatti, NUSSC PoC Pakistan Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)
Presentation Outline i. ii. National Nuclear Program iii. Use of IAEA Safety Standards iv. Suggestions v. Conclusions National Regulatory System 2
National Regulatory System (1/2) PNRA was established under the Ordinance No. III of 2001 as the national competent authority with the mandate to: i. Regulate Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection ii. Fix the extent of Civil Liability for nuclear damage resulting from any nuclear incident Ensuring protection of human being and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. 3
National Regulatory System (2/2) Major Functions and Regulatory Domains 4
National Nuclear Program (1/3) (NIs and Associated Facilities) Pakistan s national nuclear program consists of following entities; NPPs 06 operational, 01 decommissioning, 01 under construction RRs 02 operational, 01 under construction MPF 01 operational, 01 under construction Safety class equipment manufacturers 03 (02 mechanical, 01 I & C) Design Organizations 03 (Civil, Mechanical, I & C) Radioactive waste pre-disposal facility 02 operational 5
National Nuclear Program (2/3) (NIs and Associated Facilities) Pakistan s national nuclear program consists of following entities; Spent fuel dry storage facility 02 (01 operational, 01 under construction) Radioactive waste near surface disposal facility 02 (licensing in progress) NDE Service Providers 01 (licensed against ASME and RSEM code) 6
National Nuclear Program (3/3) (NPPs) Plant Name Location Type Capacity (Mwe) Status Grid Connection K-1 Karachi CANDU 137 Decommissioning 1971 K-2 Karachi PWR 1100 Operation 2021 K-3 Karachi PWR 1100 Operation 2022 C-1 Chashma PWR 325 Operation 2000 C-2 Chashma PWR 340 Operation 2011 C-3 Chashma PWR 340 Operation 2016 C-4 Chashma PWR 340 Operation 2017 C-5 Chashma PWR 1100 Construction about to start 2030 (expected) 7
Use of IAEA Safety Standards PNRA s regulatory framework is based on IAEA safety standards and security guidance for technical regulations. Administrative regulations are based on national experiences/practices with international best practices. PNRA Regulations on installations (PAK/909) allows utilizing USNRC or alternatively IAEA Regulations & Safety Guides in areas where PNRA Regulations are not available. consideration of licensing of nuclear 8
Regulatory Framework Industrial Codes & Standards 9
PNRA Regulations Administrative Regulations Technical Regulations Regulations on Radiation Protection (PAK/904) Regulations on the Safety in NPP Site Evaluation (PAK/910) Regulations for the Safety of NPP Design (PAK/911) Regulations on the Safety of NPP Operation (PAK/913) Regulations on Management of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (PAK/914 ) Regulations on Radioactive Waste Management (PAK/915) Regulations (PAK/900) Regulations for Licensing of Nuclear Installations (PAK/909) Regulations for Licensing of NPP Equipment Manufacturers (PAK/907) Regulations for Radiation Facilities Nuclear Installations (PAK/908) PNRA Enforcement (PAK/950) on Licensing Fee Licensing other of than Regulations *for more information visit: www.pnra.org 10
Suggestions (1/2) 1. IAEA may consider to develop requirement as well as guidance level documents for safety of mining and milling facilities. 2. Certain Member States (MS) are carrying out licensing/authorization of nuclear safety class equipment manufacturers and design organizations. IAEA may consider to develop technical documents (TECDOCs, Technical Report Series) in order to share country practices of different MS regarding licensing of manufacturers and design organizations. 11
Suggestions (2/2) 3. NSS-OUI may also be populated with TECDOCs and Safety Report Series explanation of safety standards using country specific practices. that provide further 12
Conclusion Pakistan is major beneficiary of IAEA safety standards as its national regulatory framework is mainly based on IAEA safety standards. IAEA safety standards provide adequate level of safety in different phases of the nuclear installations to meet the ultimate objective of ensuring safety. 13
Thank You 14
