1. 4th Meeting of the Steering Committee on Competence of Human Resources for Regulatory Bodies and Seminar on SARCoN Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries
5 December 2012
Mr Stephen Koenick, PE
Senior Safety Officer
Regulatory Activities Section
Nuclear Safety and Security Department

2. Managing Regulatory Body Competence

3. Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries

4. Informed by Actions of SSG-16
Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries
Not all at once
Informed by Actions of SSG-16
Prioritize competence development according to actions

5. V.2 Considerations to apply quadrant model
Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries
V.2 Considerations to apply quadrant model
Except: “Development of regulations and guides:
Regulatory staff involved in the preparation of regulations needs to have the ability to create and manage a plan defining deadlines for the issuance regulations consistent with the nuclear power programme schedule. The plan needs to give priority to the regulations that are needed in Phase 2 programme (regulations describing the licensing process, site evaluation, design and management system).”

6. V.3 Regulatory Body Actions and Associated Competences
Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries
V.3 Regulatory Body Actions and Associated Competences
Organized by regulatory function
Identifies related SSG-16 Actions
Describes related competences
Gives examples of KSAs

7. Appendix V: Considerations for applying the competence model to embarking countries
V.3 Regulatory Body Actions and Associated Competences
Gives examples of KSAs
However, the KSAs are not the same as in the body of the safety report

9. Body of Report vs Appendix V, incomplete comparison
comprehension of the central government’s nuclear laws and decrees as well as other laws and decrees that apply to a licensed nuclear facility;
appreciation and comprehension of the applicability to the nuclear industry of the laws and decrees of the local jurisdictions and authorities;
comprehension and demonstrated use of the regulatory body’s regulations within limits as per interpretations offered by legal counsels and recorded experience;
appreciation and demonstrated comprehension of the rights of all stakeholders affected directly or indirectly by the provisions of the legal basis of the regulatory body;
1.1
Legal Basis
1.1.1
Comprehension of the relevant laws and decrees relating to facilities and activities
1.1.2
Ability to apply legal provisions
1.1.3
Comprehension of the powers and aut hority of the regulatory body and its staff
1.1.4
Comprehension of relevant international instruments and guidance and their applicability
1.1.5
Ability to cooperate with international organizations and other foreign regulatory bodies
1.1.6
Appreciation of the rights of all stakeholders affected directly or indirectly by the provisions of the legal basis of the regulatory body

12. Thank you for your attention
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