1. “LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN PAKISTAN” Application Set

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Developing understanding of legislative and regulatory framework of Pakistan for nuclear safety and security and regulatory infrastructure
Acquaint the participants about the functions and responsibilities of PNRA
Familiarization with the nuclear power program of Pakistan
Familiarize the participants with the organizational structure of PNRA and manpower growth since its emergence as an independent regulatory body
Providing an overview of regulations and regulatory guides issued so far

3. ENERGY SECURITY PLAN
Explore and utilize all available sources of energy (diversity in energy mix) while complying with national standards and international commitments
Ensure safety and security of nuclear energy that is a part of Pakistan’s energy mix
Enhance the existing generation capacity from nuclear to 8,800 MWe by 2030 and 40,000 MWe by 2050

4. EVOLUTION OF LEGAL BASIS FOR REGULATORY INDEPENDENCE
Creation of Nuclear Safety Committee
Creation of Directorate of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection
Promulgation of PNSRP Regulations
Created of Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Board (PNRB)
Creation of PNRA as an independent regulatory body
1965
1984
1990
1994
2001
JOURNEY TOWARDS AN INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BODY

5. MAIN LEGISLATIONS NCA Act 2010
Establishes complete command and control on nuclear materials, installations and technology
PNRA Ordinance 2001
Establishes regulatory framework
PAEC Ordinance 1965
Addresses promotional aspects of nuclear energy

6. Mandate of PNRA
PNRA was established under the Ordinance No. III of 2001 as the national competent authority with the mandate to:
Regulate Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection and
Fix the extent of civil liability for nuclear damage resulting from any nuclear incident;
in order to ensure protection of human being and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

7. COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY

8. PART TIME MEMBERS OF AUTHORITY
two of whom shall be reputable scientists from internationally recognized universities holding a post-graduate professional degree in nuclear physics or nuclear engineering and have fifteen years of work experience in the relevant field
One medical doctor holding a post graduate professional degree in nuclear medicine or radiotherapy with fifteen years of work experience in the relevant field
One nominee each from the Ministry of Health and the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
One nominee from Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (the operating organization)
Director General of Strategic Plans Division (SPD) which is the secretariat of Nuclear Command Authority (NCA)
Seven part-time members including:
three technical members, two of whom shall be reputable scientists from internationally recognized universities holding a post-graduate professional degree in nuclear physics or nuclear engineering and have fifteen years of work experience in the relevant field, one medical doctor holding a post graduate professional degree in nuclear medicine or radiotherapy with fifteen years of work experience
two nominees one each from the Ministry of Health and the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
one nominee from the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission with the rank or grade equivalent to that of a full-time member of the Commission; and
the Director General, Strategic Plans Division, which is the secretariat of the National Command Authority (NCA)

9. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
Administrative Powers
Establishment of Directorates to execute enforce and supervise all measures and decision of the Authority
Constitution of Advisory Committees to assist the Authority in performing its functions or advise on particular issues
Appointment of Advisors and Consultants to transact any business
Appointment of employees to perform all the regulatory responsibilities
Enter into cooperation agreements with International Organization or regulatory bodies of other countries
Under the Act/Ordinance, the Authority is empowered to:
Establish one or more Directorates to execute, enforce and supervise all decisions of the Authority and all nuclear and radiation safety measures vested in the Authority
Form Advisory Committees, from time to time, amongst its members or other suitably qualified persons, for assisting the Authority' in the performance of its functions generally, or for advising on or evaluating any particular nuclear or radiation safety aspect.
to employ suitably qualified advisers and consultants to transact any business in exercise of its powers or performance of its functions under the Ordinance
to appoint officers and employees to perform all the regulatory responsibilities conferred by the Ordinance
to enter into co-operation agreements with any other nuclear regulatory authority or international organization in respect of the peaceful uses of atomic energy

10. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
Technical Powers
to devise, adopt, make and enforce rules and regulations, for nuclear safety and radiation protection
to plan, develop and execute comprehensive policies and programs for the protection of life, health and property
to grant authorization, or issue license for the production, storage, disposal, trade in and use of any nuclear or radioactive material
to inspect all nuclear installations, nuclear or radioactive materials to ensure compliance with the regulations
to ensure that appropriate measures for physical protection of nuclear installations and nuclear materials are taken;

11. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
to fix the extent of civil liability in case of nuclear incidents and establish the extent of insurance for an operator
to initiate and coordinate nuclear safety research and development
to coordinate and enforce preparation of planning and preparedness for nuclear or radiological emergencies
To ensure, implement and environmental surveillance to check any build-up of environmental radioactivity
To advise the Government or educational and research institutions, public or private industry on questions related to nuclear safety and radiation protection
to initiate and coordinate research and development necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this Ordinance
to coordinate and enforce preparation of emergency plans for actions to be taken following foreseeable types of nuclear incidents that might affect the public.
To ensure, implement and co-ordinate national programme of environmental surveillance to check any build-up of environmental radioactivity that might affect the public.
To advise the Government or educational and research institutions, public or private industry on questions related to nuclear safety and radiation protection

12. Directorate of Nuclear Safety Secretary of the Authority
ORGANOGRAM OF PNRA
Authority / Chairman
Two full-time members
Seven part-time members
Advisory Committees
Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate – II Chashma
Directorate of Nuclear Safety
Directorate of Transport & Waste Safety
Directorate of Radiation Safety
National Institute of Safety and Security
C H A I R M A N
Member (Executive)
Member (Corporate)
Director General
(Technical)
National Environmental Monitoring Program
National Dosimetry and Protection
Level Calibration Laboratory
Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate – III Karachi
Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate – I Islamabad
Secretary of the Authority
(Inspection & Enforcement)
(Capacity Building)
(Chairman Secretariat)
Directorate of Physical Protection &Nuclear Security
Directorate of Audit & Planning
Civil Works Group
Directorate of Administration
Directorate of International Cooperation
Directorate of Establishment
(Corporate)
(Technical Support)
PSDP Projects
Regional Nuclear Safety Inspectorate–I, Peshawar
Regional Nuclear Safety Inspectorate–II, Multan
Regional Nuclear Safety Inspectorate–III Quetta
Directorate of Finance
PNRA Residential Colony Chashma
National Radiological Emergency Coordination Centre
Design Assessment and Analysis of NPPs
Directorate of Information Services
Directorate of Policies & Procedures
Directorate of Regulatory Affairs
Directorate of Human Resource Development
Centre for Nuclear Safety
Safety Analysis Centre
Legal Cell

13. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY PYRAMID
Ordinance
Regulations
-- Administrative
-- Technical
Regulatory Guides
Industrial Codes and Standards
-- National
-- International
Details on how to meet
In-depth Detail

14. PNRA REGULATED FACILITIES
Nuclear Power Plants, Research Reactors and Waste Management Facilities
Nuclear Medical Centers & Agriculture Research Centers
X-Ray Machines , Diagnostic Radiology & Irradiators used for sterilization of medical equipment
Industrial Radiography & Industrial applications of radiation
PNRA

15. NPP SITES IN PAKISTAN
Chashma Nuclear Power Plants (C-1, C-2, C-3, & C-4)
Karachi Nuclear Power Plants
(K-1, K-2 and K-3)

16. Chashma Nuclear Power Plant C-1
CURRENT STATUS OF NPP (1/5)
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant – K-1
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
Net Electrical Output: 137 MWe
Commercially operating since 1972
Design life: 30 years
Re-licensed for further operation
Chashma Nuclear Power Plant C-1
Pressurized Water Reactor
Design Electrical Power 325 MWe
Started commercial operation in 2000
Design life: 40 years
Granted operating license till 2020

17. CURRENT STATUS OF NPP (2/5)
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant – K-1
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor with a net electrical output of137 MWe
Started commercial operation in1972 and completed its design life of 30 years
Re-licensed for further operation in 2004

18. CURRENT STATUS OF NPP (3/5)
C-SERIES NPP

19. CURRENT STATUS OF NPP (4/5)
Chashma NPP units 1 and 2
Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) having gross electrical output of 325 and 330 MWe respectively
Started commercial operation in 2000 and 2011
Design life: 40 years
Chashma NPP unit 3 & 4
Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) having gross electrical output of 340 MWe each
Started commercial operation in 2016 and May respectively

20. CURRENT STATUS OF NPP (5/5)
K-2/K-3− 1100 MWe Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR): undergoing construction

21. LICENSED RADIATION FACILITIES
Around 5000 Radiation Facilities including
Diagnostic X-rays
N. Medical Centers
Industries
Agriculture
Research/Education
Others (Scanners, calibration sources) 21

22. All PNRA Regulations are available at PNRA website (www.pnra.org)
Administrative
Regulations describing Regulatory Processes:
Licensing regulations (908 & 909)
Enforcement regulations (PAK/950)
Licensing Fee regulations (PAK/900)
Technical
Specific Technical Regulations
NPPs site evaluation, design, operation, etc. (PAK/910, 911, 912, 913)
Generic Regulations (applicable to all facilities)
Radiation protection, waste management, emergency preparedness, etc. (PAK/904, 914, 915)
All PNRA Regulations are available at PNRA website (

23. PNRA REGULATORY GUIDES
Regulatory Guides provide acceptable methods for implementing the regulatory requirements
Generally the safety guides issued by PNRA are based on IAEA safety guides
Regulatory Guides issued by NRC are also consulted
PNRA also issues regulatory guides on areas where guidance is not available in IAEA safety standards
Regulatory guides issued by PNRA are available at its website

24. PNRA MANPOWER GROWTH

25. THANK YOU