International Atomic Energy Agency
Group Scientific Visit on National Legal and Regulatory Framework in Czech Republic
PROSPECTUS
Project Number
& Title:
RER/2/011 – Enhancing Energy Planning, Nuclear Power Infrastructures and
Nuclear Safety Oversight for Countries Considering, Developing or Expanding
Nuclear Power Programmes
Place (City,
Country):
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates:
31 August - 2 September 2015
Deadline for
Nominations:
1 June 2015
Organizers:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in cooperation with the
Government of Czech Republic through the State Office for Nuclear Safety
(SÚJB).
Host Country
Organizer:
Ms Silvia Habadova
Czech Republic State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB)
Senovážné náměstí 9,
110 00 PRAGUE 1,
CZECH REPUBLIC
E-mail: [email protected]
Language:
The training will be conducted in English
Purpose:
For the representatives of the nuclear regulatory bodies and/or Nuclear Energy
Programme Implementing Organizations (NEPIOs) of countries embarking on
nuclear power to get familiar with the Czech Regulatory Body (SÚJB) system
regarding conduct of regulatory functions concerning the licensing and
regulatory oversight of Nuclear Power Plants, mainly:
Expected
Output(s):
-
Regulatory framework at the host country (nuclear legislations, nuclear
safety regulations, etc.; details of licensing/authorization process for NPPs;
how the host country regulatory body conduct its main regulatory functions
(namely, drafting regulations, authorization, regulatory review and
assessment, regulatory inspection and enforcement and communication
with the public and other stakeholders; etc.)
-
Safety infrastructure at the operating organization side; tasks, efforts/works
strengthening the safety infrastructure; etc. (visit to a Nuclear Power Plant
site)
The participants are informed about the regulatory framework of Czech
Republic which could be a good example for their own countries. The
information received during the visit will contribute to establishment or
enhancement of the regulatory infrastructure of the participants` countries.
Scope and
Nature:
During the SV, information will be provided by SÚJB on:
-
Legal and regulatory framework in Czech Republic for the safety of Nuclear
Power Plants
Regulations and guides for the licensing and regulatory oversight of a Nuclear
Power Plant
Roles and functions of the regulatory body
Authorization and licensing steps for Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory review and assessment, use of external support
Regulatory inspection and enforcement
Communication of the regulatory body with the public and other stakeholders
Role of the regulatory body during nuclear and radiological accidents, incl.
visit to emergency centre.
Also, Temelin NPP site will be visited in order to observe the safety infrastructure
at the Operating Organization.
Background
Information:
The State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB) is a regulatory body responsible
for governmental administration and supervision in the fields of uses of nuclear
energy and radiation and of radiation protection in Czech Republic. Its mission
is “to protect the public, workers and the environment by conducting nuclear
regulatory programmes in safety, security, radiation protection and safeguards,
which fulfil key objectives in licensing and inspection in accordance with best
international practices, capacity-building to ensure sustainability, overseeing
the Czech Republic obligations under the international treaties, conventions
and agreements in the nuclear sector, and administrative standards ,which
support excellence in regulation”.
The main operator of nuclear-energetic reactors in Czech Republic is ČEZ, a.s.,
who operates nuclear power plants in Dukovany and Temelín sites. Both
Dukovany and Temelín NPP are constructed according to Russian projects as
VVER type. Dukovany NPP operates 4 VVER 440 units providing 2040 MW
electrical power. First unit was put in operation in 1985. Temelín NPP is
equipped by 2 VVER 1000 units providing 2110 MW electrical power. Both
units started commercial operation by the end of 2004.
Within Dukovany NPP site, there are two more nuclear facilities operated by
ČEZ, a. s.: Interim spent fuel storage facility (ISFSF) and Spent fuel storage
facility (SFSF). All spent fuel produced in both NPPs is stored in specially
constructed and approved casks (CASTOR type). Temelín NPP area includes
Fresh fuel storage part and also a Spent Fuel Storage Facility (SFSF).
Participation and This Group Scientific Visit is designed for participants/representatives from the
countries at different stages of embarking on nuclear power. The target
target countries:
countries are: Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania,
Poland, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Participants’
Qualifications:
The nominees should be senior managers from the nuclear regulatory bodies
and/or from the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization
(NEPIOs).
Nomination
Procedure:
Nominations for Scientific Visit should be submitted to the IAEA online
through the Technical Cooperation Department’s InTouch system
(http://intouch.iaea.org). Should this not be possible, nominations may be
submitted on the standard IAEA Nomination Form for Scientific Visit
(available on the IAEA website: http://www.iaea.org/). Completed forms
should be endorsed by relevant national authorities and returned to the Agency
through the official channels, i.e. the designated National Liaison Office for the
IAEA Matters.
The completed nomination forms should be sent to the Programme
Management Officer for this project, Mr Ivan Videnovic, through IAEA
Official Fax (+43-1-26007) or E-Mail ([email protected]), not later than
1 June 2015. Nominations received after this date or which have not been routed
through the established official channels cannot be considered.
Administrative
and Financial
Arrangements:
Nominating Governments will be informed in due course of the names of the
candidates who have been selected and will, at that time, be given full details of
the procedures to be followed with regard to administrative and financial matters.
Selected participants from countries eligible to receive technical assistance will
be provided with a round trip economy class air ticket from their home countries
to Prague, Czech Republic, and a stipend sufficient to cover the cost of their
accommodation, food, and minor incidentals. Shipment of accumulated meeting
materials to the participants' home countries is not the responsibility of the
IAEA.
The organizers of the Scientific Visit do not accept liability for the payment of
any cost or compensation that may arise from damage to or loss of personal
property, or from illness, injury, disability or death of a participant while he/she
is travelling to and from or attending the meeting, and it is clearly understood
that each Government, in nominating participants, undertakes responsibility for
such coverage. Governments would be well advised to take out insurance against
these risks.
References:
Nuclear Safety Standards Series and Nuclear Energy Series Documents:
- Considerations to Launch a Nuclear Power Programme, IAEA, Vienna
(2007).
- Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear
Power, IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1, IAEA, Vienna (2007).
- INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SAFETY GROUP (INSAG), Nuclear
Safety Infrastructure for a National Nuclear Power Programme Supported
by the IAEA Fundamental Safety Principles, INSAG-22, IAEA, Vienna
(2008).
- Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safety, IAEA Safety
Standards Series No. GSR Part 1, IAEA, Vienna (2010).
- Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme,
IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-16, IAEA, Vienna (2011).
- Licensing Process for Nuclear Installations, IAEA Safety Standards Series
No. SSG-12, IAEA, Vienna (2010).
- Organization and Staffing of the Regulatory Body for Nuclear Facilities,
IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GS-G-1.1, IAEA, Vienna (2002).
- Review and Assessment of Nuclear Facilities by the Regulatory Body,
IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GS-G-1.2, IAEA, Vienna (2002).
- Regulatory Inspection of Nuclear Facilities and Enforcement by the
Regulatory Body, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GS-G-1.3, IAEA,
Vienna (2002).
- Documentation for Use in Regulating Nuclear Facilities, IAEA Safety
Standards Series No. GS-G-1.4, IAEA, Vienna (2002).
- Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic
Safety Standards, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, IAEA,
Vienna (2014).