Safety Standards Updates and Publications Summary
In the 47th virtual meeting of the Commission on Safety Standards, significant progress was made in updating safety standards. Several safety guides were endorsed and published, including those covering public communication in emergencies, storage of spent nuclear fuel, and radiation safety. The roadmap for long-term safety standards development was outlined, and the status of endorsed safety standards was detailed. A variety of safety standards were published in 2020, showcasing the commitment to enhancing safety in nuclear and radiological practices.
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Commission on Safety Standards 47thMeeting Virtual meeting held on June 4, 2020 Dominique Delattre Scientific Secretary of the CSS, IAEA/NSOC/SSDS
Roadmap for the long term structure of Safety Standards GSR part 1 published and Rev.1 published GSR Part 2 published GSR Part 3 published GSR Part 4 published and Rev.1 published GSR Part 5 published GSR Part 6 published GSR Part 7 published SSR 1 published SSR 2.1 published and Rev.1 published SSR 2.2 published and Rev.1 published SSR 3 published SSR 4 published SSR 5 published SSR 6 published and Rev. 1 published 2
Status of endorsed Safety Standards (1/4) Safety Standards published in 2020: The Agency issued one General Safety Guide and seven Specific Safety Guides after endorsement by the Commission on Safety Standards (CSS): Arrangements for Public Communication in Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSG-14); Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-15 (Rev. 1)); after the CSS silence confirmation it is assumed that it will be issued this year Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-16 (Rev. 1)); Radiation Safety of X Ray Generators and Other Radiation Sources Used for Inspection Purposes and for Non-medical Human Imaging (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-55); Design of the Reactor Coolant System and Associated Systems for Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-56); Radiation Safety in Well Logging (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-57); Radiation Safety of Accelerator Based Radioisotope Production Facilities (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-59); Design of Auxiliary Systems and Supporting Systems for Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-62); Rate of publication: 8 publications in the Safety Standards Series in 2020 3
Status of endorsed Safety Standards (2/4) Safety Standards endorsed in April 2019 for publication: SSG-58 (DS420): Radiation Safety in the use of Nuclear Gauges: to be published after the CSS silence approval SSG-63 (DS487): Design of Fuel Handling and Storage Systems for Nuclear Power Plants: to be published after the CSS silence approval SSG-61 (DS449): Format and Content of the Safety Analysis Report for Nuclear Power Plants: in the editorial process SSG-60 (DS459): Management of Residues Containing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material from Uranium Production and Other Activities: in the editorial process SSG-15 (Rev. 1) (DS489): Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel: to be published after the CSS silence approval 4
Status of endorsed Safety Standards (3/4) Safety Standards endorsed in December 2019 for publication: DS469: Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Involving the Transport of Radioactive Material: waiting for editing DS494: Protection against Internal Hazards in the Design of Nuclear Power Plants: waiting for editing DS496: Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2018 Edition: waiting for editing DS506: Schedules of Provisions of the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2018 Edition: waiting for editing 5
Status of endorsed Safety Standards (4/4) Safety Standards endorsed in June 2020 for publication: DS468: Remediation Strategy and Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities or Events: waiting for editing DS507: Seismic Hazards in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations: waiting for editing DS490: Seismic Design of Nuclear Installations: waiting for editing DS498: Design of Nuclear Installations Against External Events Excluding Earthquakes: waiting for editing 6
Status of DPPs DPPs for Safety Standards approved in June 2020: DPP DS521: Radiation Protection Programmes for the Transport of Radioactive Material 7
Status of endorsed Safety Standards 131 140 120 100 80 60 40 18 17 13 20 8 5 0 8
Effect of the process change and additional resources Time in number of months from CSS endorsment to Publication Order is according to the date of submission to MS for comments Blue line: individual data - green line: average last 10 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 9
Policy discussion The CSS supports the two-step workplan prepared by the Secretariat on addressing the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the IAEA safety standards. CSS members are encouraged to continue to provide reports or updates on their national experience from maintaining nuclear safety and nuclear security during the Covid-19 pandemic. CSS members are also invited to provide comments on the proposed workplan by 26 June 2020. CSS members are invited to provide comments on the recommended priorities for the 7th term of the CSS. These recommendations will be discussed and agreed upon at the next CSS meeting in November 2020. 10
