Mohammad Yousif Hamadalneel 6th Meeting of the Arab National Nuclear Regulators 2-4 March 2015 Hammamet, Tunisia Sudanese Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority - SNRRA By: Mohammad Yousif Hamadalneel m.y.hamadalneel@gmail.com +249123611612 Duration of presentation should not exceed 15 minutes i.e. number of slides could be in the range 10 to 15 slides 1

Contents Introduction Current Status of SNRRA Mandate of SNRRA Functions of SNRRA SNRRA Authorities Regulatory Requirements National Cooperation International Commitments Future Plans

Introduction Pursuant to its national responsibilities and the international obligations the government shall establish and sustain an effective legal and governmental framework for safety, including an independent regulatory body. The development of an effective regulatory framework will be a key part of enhancing the global safety regime Nuclear safety is explicitly national responsibility.

Introduction (Contd) 1996: Establishment of Radiation Protection Technical Committee (RPTC) under the Act of Sudan Atomic Energy Corporation (SAEC). 2010: Establishment of an Independent Regulatory Authority by a Ministerial Decree 2014: Nuclear and Radiation Activities Regulatory Control Bill, 2014.

Current Status of SNRRA

Current Regulatory Organization 4 directorates: Nuclear Safety Radiation Safety Regulatory Performance Development Human & Financial Resources Development

Current Regulatory Organization SNRRA Board Director General Regulatory Performance Development Technical Cooperation RAIS Self-Assessment Planning & Development Radiological Safety Rad. Waste Industrial Applications Medical Applications Radiation Exposure Administrative & Financial HRD Finance Services Nuclear Safety Reactors Safety Waste Management Security & Safeguards EPR Legal Advisors

Regulatory Staffing The existing manpower composed of 26 staff members. A plan to recruit additional staff in a multidisciplinary approach. Most of the current training opportunities are provided by IAEA, AAEA, KINS through FNRBA & ANNuR.

Mandate of SNRRA The SNRRA is mandated to: Protect radiation workers, general public and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation by: Formulating and implementing effective regulations; Building a relationship of trust with the public and licensees to maintain transparency in its actions and decisions. Ensure safe operation of nuclear and radiological facilities.

Functions of SNRRA Licensing of Nuclear Installations and Radiation Facilities Safety Review and Assessment Inspections and verification. Preparation of Regulations, Guidelines, Standards and Licensing Procedures Implementation and Enforcement of SNRRA Regulations

Associated Functions of SNRRA Emergency Preparedness and Response: National competent authority identified under the conventions on early notification and assistance during N/R emergency. Integration with first responders (front line offices, law enforcing agencies, local governments). Focal point, national and international warning point. Nuclear Security and Physical Protection of nuclear facilities and materials

SNRRA Authorities The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: develop safety principles and criteria; establish regulations and issue guidance; require any licensee to conduct safety assessment; require that any licensee provide it with any necessary information issue, amend, suspend or revoke authorizations; conduct announced and unannounced inspections; enforce regulatory requirements;

SNRRA Authorities (cont.) The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: communicate directly with governmental authorities at higher levels when such communication is considered to be necessary for exercising effectively the functions of the body; obtain such documents and opinions from private or public organizations or persons as may be necessary and appropriate; communicate independently its regulatory requirements, decisions and opinions and their basis to the public;

SNRRA Authorities (cont.) The new law assigns the following authorities to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority to: make available, to other governmental bodies, national and international organizations, and to the public, information on incidents and abnormal occurrences, and other information, as appropriate; liaise and co-ordinate with other governmental or non-governmental bodies having competence in such areas as health and safety, environmental protection, security, and transport of radioactive materials; and liaise with regulatory bodies of other countries and with international organizations to promote co-operation and the exchange of regulatory information.

Regulatory Requirements Current Regulations (to be reviewed and updated): General procedures for radiation protection (1996) Basic Requirement for Radiation protection and Dose limits (1996) Licensing procedures for radiation practice (1996), which states types of licenses and certificates, condition for granting, procedures for application and the responsibilities of the licensee. Control and management of radioactive waste, (1998). Safe transport of radioactive material (1998). Safety guide for protection in nuclear medicine department (1998) Safety guide for protection in industrial radiography (1998).

Regulatory Requirements Drafted Regulations on: Nuclear or Radiological Emergency, 2013. Safety Guide for Protection in Education and Research (2008). Safety Guide for Protection in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (2008). In addition to the draft of the National Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

National Cooperation National consultations MoUs: Customs Administration Ministry of Health Criminal Forensics Civil Defense Administration (Draft) Civil Aviation (Draft) Seminars and national workshops.

International Commitments Entry Into Force Signature Convention / Treaty S.No. 20/09/1994 Convention on Nuclear Safety 1 10/06/2004 (DEPOSITED) 10/06/2004 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) 2 31/10 – 10/12/1973 24/12/1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, (NPT) 3 11/04/1996 Pelindaba Treaty 4 28/03/ 1966(DEPOSITED) 9/8/1963 Partial Test Ban 5 12/02/1971 Sea-Bed Treaty 6 26/02/1975 Safeguards Agreements 7 26/09/1986 Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident 8 Convention On Assistance In The Case Of A Nuclear Accident Or Radiological Emergency 9 17/06/2000 18/05/2000 (accession) Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material 10

Challenges Building the capacity to meet the national policy towards nuclear energy (regulations & guidance preparation, licensing, review and assessment, inspections) to meet the deadlines for each project phase. Lack of an appropriate, well structured, and effective legal and regulatory framework; Acceleration of the establishment of the regulatory body and the recruitment of staff; Meeting the very tight schedules of the nuclear programme.

Challenges (Contd) Difficulty to adapt the Chinese regulations due to language barrier. Establishment of Quality Management System to ensure quality and consistency in the regulatory control; and Establishing Human Resources Development Plan and Training Programme to ensure the required competencies in the regulatory body.

Gaps The key activities that SNRRA must carry out; Establishment of the licensing framework; Developing regulatory requirements; Approval of the site; Understanding of SER of the reference plant; Review of the design; Issue of a construction permit Oversight of manufacturing and construction Oversight of commissioning Licensing operators Issue of an operating license Oversight of operations

Future plan Issuance of the Nuclear law which will: Establish and empower an independent Regulatory Authority. Allocate human resources (Quantity & Competency) Adherence to the International instruments: Binding: Convention on Nuclear Safety, Joint Convention, Early Notification Convention, Assistance Convention, etc., if ratified by the State Non-binding: safety standards issued by IAEA (if not made binding by national regulator), and Codes of Conduct

Future plan (Contd) Collaboration with: Bilateral agreements. Chinese Regulatory Authorities: Extensive staff training in regulatory management requirements, processes, and hands-on work experience. Participation of experienced Chinese regulators to assist training, the development of processes, and support in the early regulatory activities. International Organizations (IAEA, NEA, WANO, …) Regional Organizations (ANNuR, FNRBA, EU, WENRA) Bilateral agreements.

Technical/Advisory Working groups Our Vision Technical/Advisory Working groups

Benefits from joining the TWGs Further enhancement of the Coordination and cooperation Experience exchange Integration of emergency plans and capabilities Networking and harmonization Enhancement of the implementation of the codes of conduct. Enhanced safety and security regime. Robust regulatory control. Strengthened regional and global safety and security.

Thank you..

Sudan Nominations - TWGs Members 1. Strengthening Infrastructure and Capacity Building for the Regulatory Bodies Mohamed Ahmed H. Eltayeb Moiz Abdelakreem Abdallah 2. Legislation and Regulation framework Mamdouh Yassin Osman Bashir Ahmed Eltayeb 3. Emergency Preparedness and Response Mohammad Yousif Hamadalneel Nahla Suliman 4. Radioactive Waste management and and Disposal of spent Fuel Eltahir Osman Elsadig Eknour 5. Safety, Security and Safeguards Mohamed Ibrahim Hamid Majzoob Ibrahim Abuissa 6. Safety Management of Research Reactors Abdelgadir Eltayeb Nassir Yassin 7. Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials Mohamed Hatim Eltahir Ahlam Hassan

Proposal for additional WGs TWGs: Safety Management of NPPs Uranium Mining and Milling Advisory WG: Standards & Publications