ThailandThailand

NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

AND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATIONAND STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION: : Regulatory BodyRegulatory Body

Prof. Dr. Chaivat TOSKULKAOProf. Dr. Chaivat TOSKULKAOSecretary General Secretary General

Office of Atoms For PeaceOffice of Atoms For Peace

International Atomic Energy Agency TM/WS on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development:

Managing the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power

9-12 February 2010, Vienna, Austria

ContentsContents

The Regulatory work to “support” the Nuclear Power Project in Thailand:

1) Revising Atomic Energy for Peace Act

2) Strengthening staff capability 3) Public awareness

The Infrastructure of The Infrastructure of Nuclear Regulatory Body in ThailandNuclear Regulatory Body in Thailand

14 Sub-Committees(Reactor Safety Subcom.)

Ministry of Science & Technology(MOST)

Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)(Secretariat of Thai-AEC)

Thai Atomic Energy Commission(Thai-AEC)

Main Responsibilities of OAPMain Responsibilities of OAP

Establish rules, regulations and measure for the control and regulation of the use of nuclear energy and waste management.

To control and regulate the safety of radiation and

nuclear facilities. Control functions (inspections) in general are

performed through competent officials appointed by the Minister who takes charge and control of the execution of the Act.

Cooperate for nuclear affairs and foreign relations.

Present Framework to Support Present Framework to Support NPPNPP

Prime Minister

Ministry of Science and Technology

National Energy Policy

Committee

Ministry of Energy

Thai AEC

(NPP Regulator)

Energy Policy and Planning Office

Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology

(Research Reactor)

Office of Atoms for Peace

Nuclear Power Infrastructure Establishment

Coordination CommitteeNuclear Power Program

Development Office

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (NPP Operator)

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (NPP Operator)

Reactor Safety Sub Committee

Goal to catch up Goal to catch up milestone 1milestone 1(NPP Regulator/OAP)(NPP Regulator/OAP)

Build up safety culture at each level within organization.

Define competence needed to carry out regulatory activities.

Provide training for regulatory staff (in-house, abroad and O-J-T) as necessary including studying abroad.

Develop HRD plan to cover all areas throughout the lifetime of the NPP.

Legislation and Regulatory Legislation and Regulatory FrameworkFramework

• Effectively independent regulatory body is established, in addition, “OAP” is regarded as SSAC

• Drafting new nuclear law: Atomic Energy for Peace Act#3 – To set up new set of nuclear law, regulations, rules,

standards and guidelines to comply with international good practice

• Existing law:– Amendment to cover some issues: authorization process,

liability, security and conventions– Drafting safety requirements, criteria and guidelines for

each authorization stage– Cooperation with DOE in implementation of Additional

Protocol

Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act #3#3

• New definition for technical term: radiation/radioactive and nuclear materials etc.

• Exemption limit• Composition of Thai Atomic Energy Commission and

clarification of the responsibility of the commission (not to set policy on nuclear energy to produce electricity)

• Delegation of authorization power to OAP (but not RRx. or NPP)

• Enforcement ………………………………… AEPA #1 in 1961 #2 in 1965

Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 (cont’d)(cont’d)

• Licensing process: -- - -- cover all permitting process– Site permit, construction permit, commissioning

permit and decommissioning permit– License fee

• Empower the Board:– Nuclear reactor– Source material, special nuclear material, radiation

sources/generator– Nuclear waste management– Set up national plan for nuclear/radiation emergency

preparedness and response……………………………………………AEPA #1 in 1961; #2 in 1965

Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 Draft of Atomic Energy for Peace Act # 3 (cont’d)(cont’d)

Introduce concept in

– Nuclear safety and security– Action against terrorism and unauthorized used

of radioactive/nuclear materials– Safeguards– Compensation for nuclear damage (insurance

and set up fund for compensation)

…………………………………AEPA # 1 in 1961 # 2 in 1965

Safety criteriaSafety criteriaSet up the Rule and Criteria for NPP

regulation:

• Evaluate the Safety Analysis Report• Site evaluation • Nuclear safety

• Radiation Protection

• Safeguards control• Emergency preparedness program• EIA (specific for radiation impact)

• Nuclear fuel cycle• Spent fuel and waste

management • Safety management

system in NPP• Decommissioning plan• Safe operation and

control• Training course for

operator and operator license etc.

Human Resources Development of Human Resources Development of RBRB

• Short term development:– competence analysis and implementation of

SAT– In house training– Training under IAEA/ANSN/TA/co-operation

• Long term development:– Scholarship/Fellowship to study abroad– On the job training

Implementation of SATImplementation of SAT2009

In house training:• Regulatory control• Law and regulation• Safety assessment• Site evaluation and

licensing process (phase I)• Ageing determination and

management• Quality management for

regulatory body

2010

In house training:• Site evaluation and

licensing process (phase II)• Quality management

(phase II)• Basic professional training

course• Development of safety

assessment tool and system for research reactor

Studying abroad: - Nuclear Safety Schools (Korea, etc.)

ConclusionConclusion1. Regulatory document and framework are being

“revised” which include Authorization process

Review process Inspection and enforcement Development of regulations and guidelines

2. Plan for increasing staff capability is partially implemented.

3. Public concern must be taking into account and clear information must be provide consistently.

4. Assistance are needed in various fields for first establishment of NPP.

5. Education and Industrial framework related to NPP technology need to be improved.

Thank Thank you you

for your for your attentionattention

Office of Atoms For Peace (OAP)

Office of the Secretariat

Information Technology Center

Engineering Center

Bureau of Nuclear SafetyRegulation

Bureau of Atomic EnergyAdministration

Bureau of Technical Support for Safety Regulation

Bureau of Radiation SafetyRegulation

Organization

Technical Administrative Group

1) International Law (Nuclear Law) 8 persons2) Nuclear Engineer 30 persons3) Civil Engineer 6 persons4) Electrical Engineer 8 persons5) Mechanical Engineer 6 persons6) Industrial Engineer 6 persons7) Environmental Engineer 6 persons8) Chemist/Physicist/Geologist/ Scientist 14 persons ……………………………………………………………Administrative person

HR Development of RB in 2010 - 2020: 80 - 100 persons/NPP 1000 MW (IAEA)

GO NUCLEARPolicy Decision

Milestone 0.1(Nuclear power option included in PDP 2007)

Milestone 0.2(To prepare for policy decision)

Phase 0.1:Preliminary Phase- NPIPC & 5 SCs appointed- Issues & Milestones considered- NPIEP prepared

Phase 1 :Pre-project Activity Phase- approve NPIPC - set up NPPDO- infrastructure work started- survey of potential sites- feasibility study completed- public information & participation

Phase 2 :Program Implementation Phase- implement NPIEP Milestones- full NRB established- legislation & international protocols enacted- suitable sites for bid selected- technology /qualified suppliers selected

Phase 3 :Construction Phase- NPIEP fully implemented- biding process completed- design & engineering- manufacturing- construction & installation- test runs & inspection- NPP commissioning license

Phase 4 :Operation Phase- commercial operation- O & M- planning for expansion- industrial and technology development plan

2007

2008 -2010 2014-2019 2020

1st Milestone

Policy Decision

(Knowledgeable Commitment)

2nd MilestoneCall for Bids

(Financial Commitments)

3rd Milestone

Start Operation

(Commissioning 1st NPP)

NPIEP Milestones for Nuclear Power Program Implementation

NPI : Nuclear Power InfrastructureNPIEP : NPI Establishment PlanNPPDO : Nuclear Power Program Development OfficeNPP : Nuclear Power PlanNRB : Nuclear Regulatory Body

24 September 2007

1 Year

National Strategy and Strategic Plans for the Development of Infrastructure for Nuclear

Power

3 Years 3 Years

2011 -2013

6 Years