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NUCLEAR SECURITY REGIME IN SOUTH AFRICA
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ITC – 27 ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA
17 MAY 2018
Elsie Monale
Introduction
International Obligations
National Legislation
South African Nuclear Installations
Nuclear Security Activities
Conclusion
PRESENTATION LAYOUT
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The Department of Energy: Administer matters related to nuclear energy in terms of Legislation and International Obligations
Nuclear Security Mandate: Establishment, implementation and maintenance of a physical protection measures for the nuclear industry
Key Role Players/ Law Enforcement
Department of Energy
National Nuclear Regulator
National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute
South African Police Service
South African Revenue Service
Intelligence
INTRODUCTION
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• International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism
• Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (1987)
• Amendment to Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (2005, entered into force on 8 May 2016)
• RSA is in the process of accepting the Amended CPPNM
• Support the Universalization as an important step towards making the world more secure, by providing assurance that the same level of physical protection is applied throughout the world
International Obligations
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• Nuclear Energy Act; 1999, (Act No. 46 of 1999)
• National Nuclear Regulator Act; 1999, (Act No. 47 of 1999)
• Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 33 of 2004)
• Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No.51 of 1977)
• National Key Point Act (Act No. 102 of 1980)
• Hazardous Substance Act, 1973 (Act No.15 of 1973)
• Protection of Information Act; 1982, (Act No. 84 of 1982)
• National Strategic Intelligence Act; 1994, (Act No. 39 of 1994)
• Minimum Information Security Standard document
National Legislation
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South African Nuclear Installations
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KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION
- Used for Nuclear Energy Research and Development
- Housing Safari-1 (South Africa Fundamental Atomic
Research Installation) &
- NTP (Manufacture Medical Radioisotopes)
- Installed Radiation Portal Monitors
- National Key Point
- Used for Electricity Generation - 2 reactors supply 1 800MW (6% of electricity to the grid) - National Key Point
Activities for strengthening physical protection measures of nuclear material and facilities:
• Established Nuclear Security Committee comprising of Law Enforcement and Operators
• Established Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Safety and Security, hosted by NNR (September 2016)
• Participation in the IAEA Incident and Trafficking Database (ITDB)
• Installation of the Radiation Portal Monitors
Nuclear Security Activities
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• Training of law enforcement and nuclear operators in the field of nuclear security
• Conduct regular National Training/workshops to Law Enforcement
• Basics of Nuclear Energy
• Commodity Identification
• Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) workshop (September 2018)
• Abridged ITC on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities (National - 2019)
• International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) workshop (National - 2019)
Nuclear Security Activities
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• Nuclear Security is a priority for South Africa in ensuring peaceful utilisation of nuclear energy
• Physical Protection of nuclear material is an ongoing process that requires regular review, monitoring and adequate resources in order to ensure security of nuclear material and facilities
• Cooperation among States is essential in mitigating, preventing and combating malicious acts involving radioactive material
• Participation in the International Nuclear Security activities is important for information sharing and enhancement of expertise
• The role of the IAEA and Member States including the USA is recognised in strengthening Nuclear Security globally
• South Africa support the Universalisation of Amendment to the CPPNM
Conclusion
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Thank you
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