NEXT Lessons Learned from Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014, Brussels Fernando Franco, Spanish Nuclear Safety Council (CSN)

01 Outline of presentation 1.IRRS Mission Findings. 2.IRRS Follow-up mission Findings. 3.Scope of the Follow-up mission. 4.Review team for the Follow-up mission. 5.Planning and time schedule for the Follow-up mission. 6.Resources needed for the Follow-up mission. 7.Lessons learned and Conclusions NEXT 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

02 Team of 23 experts : 18 international experts from 15 different countries, two observers (Portugal and Chile), 3 experts from the IAEA and an IAEA administrative assistant  Duration: January 27 th 2008 to February 8 th 2008  Scope: cover the full spectrum of all regulated facilities, practices and activities under CSN including nuclear security of nuclear and radioactive material  Purpose: To conduct a review of CSN regulatory framework and regulatory activities apply to all regulated facilities and activities. To improve effectiveness and efficiency of CSN through the application of IAEA safety standards and lessons learned. To share experiences and good practices. IRRS mission 2008 NEXT First full scope IRRS Mission including security 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

03  16 Good practices  5 Recommendations  26 Suggestions  + 2 Recommendations on Nuclear Security CSN published the IRRS report on CSN´s website: NEXT Findings of IRRS mission st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

04 NEXT Team of 8 experts: 5 international experts from 4 countries, 2 staff members from the IAEA and an IAEA administrative assistant Duration: from January 25 th to February 1 st 2011 Scope: to review the progress in implementing recommendations and suggestions made in the IRRS mission Those areas where no suggestions or recommendations were made in 2008 IRRS mission were not included in the scope of the follow-up mission. Purpose: To continue the work of improving regulatory effectiveness by reviewing the CSN’s progress in response to IRRS mission recommendations and suggestions To exchange information and experience among CSN counterparts and the IRRS team with a view to contributing to harmonizing regulatory approaches and creating mutual learning opportunities among regulators To identify new good practices IRRS Follow-up mission st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

05 Recommendations and suggestions identified in IRRS mission 2008 were effectively addressed by a comprehensive Action Plan from CSN  The IRRS team determined that: 4 recommendations have been closed (all actions completed). 1 recommendation from 2008 mission was amended. 23 suggestion have been closed. 2 suggestions remain open. 1 suggestion was amended. 7 new good practices were identified, including security. All but one security recommendations and suggestions were closed. NEXT Findings of IRRS Follow-up mission st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

06  CSN has improved its organization and policies related to inspection activities and public communication as a consequence of the lessons learned from the event at the Ascó Nuclear Power Plant (emission of radioactive particles). (Module – Organization)  CSN is interacting properly, at the highest level, with licensees, to discuss strategic planning and investments in safety and human resources. (Module – Organization)  Formal frameworks for cooperation between CSN and several governmental organizations such as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior (in the areas of radiation protection and security) have been established. (Module – Organization)  Strong support of senior management and technical staff to the CSN internal audit process. (Module – Mgnt. system)  Transparent and technically sound sitting process for the Centralized Temporary Storage facility (Module – Waste Mgnt.) NEXT Additional strengths identified at IRRS Follow-up mission 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

07  Need to establish a formal policy establishing the circumstances in which CSN will consider seeking external expert advice to assist the Council in making regulatory decisions (Module – Organization)  CSN should continue to work with relevant competent authorities and other bodies to facilitate the process for sitting a disposal facility for spent fuel and high level waste (Module – Waste Mgnt) NEXT Recommendations and suggestions to further strengthen CSN 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

08 NEXT Follow-up mission to Spain – 2011 : To review the progress in implementing recommendations and suggestions made in the IRRS mission Those areas where no suggestions or recommendations were made in 2008 IRRS mission were not included in the scope of the follow-up mission. Review of the CSN activities related to the radioactive particles release event in Ascó NPP. Scope of the Follow-up mission 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014 After the outcomes included in the report of the IRRS mission are released, the recipient country sets up an action plan for addressing the recommendations and suggestions performed. The scope of the follow up mission should be on the accomplishments of the action plan.

09 NEXT Review Team for the Follow-up mission 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014 IRRS Mission (2008) IRRS Follow-up mission (2011)

10 NEXT 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014 Review Team for the Follow-up mission Follow-up mission to Spain – 2011 : All but one of the reviewers participated in the 2008 Mission. Positive experience, in terms of: Time Level of the discussions It is highly recommendable that the team of experts for the follow up mission is the same or a sub-set of the participating experts in the IRRS mission. It is important the team of experts be familiar with the mission guidelines and with the specific framework of the hosting country. The team leader of the IRRS mission or the follow up mission should have participated in a prior IRRS mission/s as expert.

11 NEXT Planning and time schedule for the Follow-up mission 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014 IRRS process in Spain : -IRRS Full Scope Mission 2008 Jan. -Implementation and review of the Action PlanContinuous -Preparatory Meeting with the IAEA2010 May -Translation of the documentationbefore Oct. -Documentation distribution2010 Oct. -IRRS Follow-up Mission2011 Jan. Time between missions: 3 years. Duration Follow-up: 7 days. Time between missions: Sufficient time between the mission and the follow-up should be given to allow the country to put in place an Action Plan and to be able to provide some visible results. Duration: Shorter than the IRRS Mission. Adapted to the scope.

12 NEXT Documentation: -Information system (secure website). -Translations into English. Financial aspects: 30k€ (IAEA) + 23k€ (logistics) + 4,5k€ (prep.meeting) + 5k€ (translations) Human resources: -to prepare de mission. -to attend the mission. -to set up and execute the action plan. IAEA website for the IRRS: suggestions for its improvement. Resources needed for the Follow-up mission 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014 Resources needed to properly plan, conduct and follow up all IRRS missions should be carefully evaluated, both for the host country and for the IAEA

13  IRRS mission has been a very positive and beneficial experience for CSN efficiency (excellent group of international experts)  Regulatory Review Missions are proven to be an excellent tool for self-assessment and international verification (EU Directives, IAEA’s Fukushima Action Plan…)  The key elements for maximum benefit from an IRRS mission: Governmental commitment to follow the recommendations. Openness and transparency of the regulator. Involvement of the licensees during the mission. Self assessment of the regulator during the preparation for the mission. Staff involvement. NEXT Lessons Learned and Conclusions (1) 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

14  Comprehensive Management system, supported by the appropriate IT tools, is needed for the action plan.  Formal process for revision of the guidelines is necessary. Member States should be able to participate in the guidelines revision.  IRRS missions are highly demanding in terms of financial and human resources.  IRRS missions are a very useful tool to improve public confidence on the national control of activities using ionizing radiations. NEXT Lessons Learned and Conclusions (and 2) 1 st Workshop on issues and trends arising from the European IRRS missions. 22 nd and 23 rd January 2014

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