Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants in Pakistan

MUHAMMAD RAHMANDirector (Directorate of Nuclear Safety)

Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority

PNRA Licensing Basis

Under section 20 of PNRA Ordinance, PNRA is empowered to grant authorization which states that “The Authority may, on application made to it accompanied by such information and documents, as may be prescribed by regulations, grant an authorization for carrying out of such activities as are specified in the authorization for such period as it may specify.

Accordingly PNRA has established its regulatory framework for the licensing/authorization of nuclear installations named as “Regulations for Licensing of Nuclear Installation(s) in Pakistan-PAK/909”.

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Regulated Facilities

Nuclear Installations, Fuel Cycle Facilities and Nuclear Grade

Equipment Manufacturer

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

PNRA Regulations

Regulations on the Safety of NPP Operation (PAK/913)

Regulations on the Safety of NPP Quality Assurance (PAK/912)

Regulations on Management of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (PAK/914 )

Regulations for the Safety of NPP Design (PAK/911)

Regulations on the Safety in NPP Site Evaluation (PAK/910)

Regulations on Radiation Protection (PAK/904)

Regulations on Radioactive Waste Management (PAK/915)

Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PAK/916)

Technical Regulations

PNRA Regulations

Regulations for Licensing of Nuclear Installations (PAK/909)

Regulations for Licensing of Radiation Facilities other than Nuclear Installations (PAK/908)

Regulations for Licensing of NPP Equipment Manufacturers (PAK/907)

PNRA Enforcement Regulations (PAK/950)

Administrative Regulations

Regulations on Licensing Fee (PAK/900)

Licensing Stages for Nuclear Power Plants

SiteRegistration

Construction Licence

Permission for Commissioning

Loading of nuclear material

in the system

Operating Licence

Annual Renewal

LicenceRevalidation

Authorization for

Decommissioning

Closure/Removal from

Regulatory ControlControl

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PNRA Licensing

Stages

Applicable Nuclear Safety and Security Standards

All nuclear installations, for the purposes of siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning/closure, shall conform to the existing PNRA regulations.

In areas where the PNRA regulations are not available, relevant latest US Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations shall be deemed to be applicable. Alternately, the licensee may choose to follow the latest revisions of the applicable IAEA Safety and Security Standards.

In case the nuclear safety and security standards of another country are proposed to be followed, the applicant/licensee shall demonstrate to the entire satisfaction of the Authority that the standards, proposed to be followed, offer the same or better standards of safety, security, quality and reliability than would have been offered by the nuclear safety and security standards mentioned above.

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Design and Safety Criteria

The licensee is required to establish design and safety criteria and obtain PNRA approval

Comprising a list of standards and practices to be followed such aso Requirements to be followed (Regulations, IAEA

Nuclear Safety Standards, 10CFR, etc.)o Regulatory and Safety Guides (PNRA, IAEA, NRC)o Industrial Codes and Standards (International)o Experience Feedback & Practices to be followed

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Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements

Site RegistrationConstruction

LicensePermission for Commissioning

Application

Site Evaluation Report (SER)

No Objection Certificates (NOC) from relevant

government departments

Quality Assurance Program for Siting

Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR)

Design PSA of full power internal initiating events

(for NPPs only)

Quality Assurance Program for design and

construction phases

Commissioning Program

Quality Assurance Program for

Commissioning Phase

Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements

Permission to Introduce Nuclear Material (FLP)

Revalidation ofoperating license

Operating License(OL)

FSAR QAP for Operation

Physical protection program

Radioactive waste management program

Emergency Preparedness Plans

Initial decommissioning plan

Environmental monitoring program

Radiation protection program

PSA Level-1 PSI/ISI program

Result of Commissioning tests

Update of alldocuments submitted for FLP

Latest reportsof periodic safetyreview (PSR)

Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements

Licensing Beyond Design Life

License for Decommissioning Or Closure

Removal from Regulatory Control

Latest reports of Periodic Safety Review

Update of all licensing sub-missions required for OL

PSA Level 1 Plus based on actual plant data (for NPPs only)

Decommissioning Program

Final decommissioning Plan

Radioactive waste management program

Technical specifications during decommissioning

Physical protection program

Environmental monitoring program

Radiation protection program

Emergency PreparednessPlan (EPP)

Decommissioning completion report

Final radiologicalsurvey report

Licensing ProcessSubmission of Safety Case

Actions takenand reports submittedRegulatory Position prepared

Review & Assessment

Actions identified

Comments sent

Responses received

Case Acceptable

Issues Resolved

Yes

YesNo

Conduct of Review Meetings

Issuance of Authorization

No

SafetyRegulations

License Conditions

Inputs frominspections

Inputs ofconsultants

Regulatory Oversight During Different Phases

PNRA has established a well defined Regulatory Oversight Process which will be effectively used during different phases/stages of nuclear installation.

For the assessment and analysis of documents submitted by licensee during different phases of nuclear installation as regulatory requirement are subjected to the process of review and assessment and results of these review & assessment are being followed-up, documented and recorded for regulatory compliance during all phases of nuclear installation.

Similarly, inspection & enforcement are carried out to ensure compliance with the national regulations, licence and licensing conditions, and commitments made by the applicant/licensee for the safety of nuclear power plants.

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Regulatory Inspections

Inspection Program

Manufacturing

Construction

Commissioning

Operation

Decommissioning

Inspectors ensures

Conformity with the actual conditions

Compliance with• PNRA regulations• Licensing submissions • Terms and conditions of the license

Includes third party inspections and inspections at manufacturing works

Conclusion

PNRA Licensing process is quite effective and is in accordance with international standards.

PNRA always believe on proven technology and processes.

So for PNRA issued Operating Licenses to three operational NPPs.

Two construction licenses has been issued to two NPPs.

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THANK YOU

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