1. 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
Duration of presentation should not exceed 15 minutes i.e. number of slides could be in the range 10 to 15 slides 1

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Current Status of SNRRA

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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;

13. 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;

14. 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.

15. 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).

16. 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.

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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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.

24. Technical/Advisory Working groups
Our Vision
Technical/Advisory Working groups

25. 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.

26. Thank you..

27. 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

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