International Atomic Energy Agency Workshop feedback “ Roles & Responsibilities of Vendor Countries and Countries Embarking on Nuclear Power Programmes to ensure Long-term Safety” (Stephane CALPENA) Division of Nuclear Installation Safety

International Atomic Energy AgencyOUTLINE INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP ORGANISATION CONCLUSIONS

International Atomic Energy Agency INTRODUCTION GLOBAL CONTEXT Renewed interest for nuclear energy Growth estimate from 20 to 100% by 2030… Different country situations: Countries having never stopped NPP construction, Countries having stopped construction but willing to resume soon, Nuclear power Newcomers

International Atomic Energy Agency INTRODUCTION WHAT DOES THE IAEA DO? GLOBAL GUIDANCE “MILESTONES in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power, NE series guide NG-G-3.1, September 2007 “CONSIDERATION to launch a nuclear power programme”, Brochure March 2007 SAFETY STANDARDS SF-1 “Fundamental Safety Principles” Requirements and guides Governmental and Regulatory framework Safety culture and Management Engineering safety Operation

International Atomic Energy Agency INTRODUCTION WHAT DOES THE IAEA DO? SERVICES Global guidance at early stages Facilitating competence building (staffing, identification of training needs, training) Assessment of the current status of the Governmental and regulatory framework and recommendations (Laws, regulations, rules and Regulatory Body’s activities) Expert missions to review design aspects, feasibility study, site survey, site evaluation, construction, commissioning and operation Peers reviews to assess Safety Standards’ uses

International Atomic Energy AgencyOUTLINE INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP ORGANISATION CONCLUSIONS

International Atomic Energy Agency WORKSHOP ORGANISATION WORKSHOP CONCEPT To collect lessons learned from past experiences of first NPP implementations To collect information from all stakeholders Recipient Countries and Vendor Countries Regulators, Vendors, Operators, TSOs

International Atomic Energy Agency WORKSHOP ORGANISATION CASES SELECTED TO COLLECT PAST EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED: FRANCE exporting nuclear power technology to CHINA CHINA exporting to PAKISTAN RUSSIA exporting to FINLAND and IRAN USA exporting to MEXICO and SPAIN CANADA exporting to ROMANIA IN EACH CASE, PRESENTATIONS OF THE MAIN STAKEHOLDERS: REGULATORS VENDORS, OPERATORS, and TSOs.

International Atomic Energy Agency WORKSHOP ORGANISATION Additional presentations: The benefits to join Conventions IAEA guidance and services for countries considering new build INSAG insight UK Nuclear Power privatization issues UK Regulatory Body to liaise with potential NPP vendors before bidding. The Indian experience Synthesis of questionnaires filled in by 26 countries and WANO

International Atomic Energy Agency WORKSHOP ORGANISATION 1-3 JULY 2008 VIENNA MORE THAN 100 PERSONS FROM 45 COUNTRIES CHAIRMAN: Mr. André-Claude LACOSTE

International Atomic Energy AgencyOUTLINE INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP ORGANISATION CONCLUSIONS

International Atomic Energy AgencyCONCLUSIONS Embarking on a Nuclear Power Program is a complex process: - Development of Governmental, legal and regulatory infrastructure - Training and expertise development of Regulator, Operator and TSOs Past experience has confirmed that about 15 years are necessary before starting the first NPP Nuclear Safety remains a national responsibility: - No possible delegation - Necessary ownership and commitment

International Atomic Energy AgencyCONCLUSIONS Nuclear newcomers should sign and apply relevant treaties and conventions including civil liability for nuclear damage Vendor countries have some moral responsibilities and common interest. They should contribute to create an adequate safety infrastructure in recipient countries. The IAEA should support this Convention of Nuclear Safety could be used to share steps and actions for transferring safely nuclear technology to newcomers

International Atomic Energy AgencyCONCLUSIONS International leverage should be enhanced by the IAEA, bilateral and multilateral arrangements, MDEP… IAEA safety and guides for countries embarking on nuclear power should be enhanced or developed IAEA tailored review services (IRRS, OSART) should be prerequisite at different stages of newcomers development.

International Atomic Energy AgencyCONCLUSIONS Similar workshop to be repeated in 18 months - Gathering all parties of vendor countries and newcomers - focused on newcomers’ presentations about their situation, challenges and difficulties