RAS/9/077: Supporting Regional Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response in the Member States of ASEAN Region
BRUNEI DARUSSALAMZubaidah Hj Mahmud
Mohd Firdaus Md Shah
Final Project Review Meeting on the Status of EPR in the ASEAN Region2-6 December 2019
Pattaya, Thailand
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01RADIATION PROTECTION ORDER, 2018
02REGULATORY ACTIVITES
03EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
04WAY FORWARD
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LAWS
ENFORCEMENT OF THE WORKPLACE
SAFETY AND HEALTHORDER (WSHO), 2009
This order is goal setting and describes the general safety and health expectations on all workplaces.
Duties are placed primarily on the Employer, with further duties on employer roles, such as contractor, sub-contractor, designer, manufacturer. There are also duties placed on individual employees.
The Orders ensure that those creating the risks reduce those risks to persons (employees and public), assets and the environment, to As Low As is Reasonably Practicable.
ENFORCEMENT OFTHE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ANDMANAGEMENT
ORDER (EPMO), 2016
This order is goal setting and describes the general environmental expectations on all industry sectors and persons.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE RADIATION
PROTECTIONORDER, 2018
This order is goal setting and describes the general expectations on all industry sectors covering radiation requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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FUNCTIONAL CHART SHENA
CEO
DCEO
INDUSTRY SECTOR
MAH INDUSTRY NON-INDUSTRY
SPECIALIST SUPPORT FUNCTION
RADIATION DEPARTMENT
CORPORATE SUPPORT FUNCTION
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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RADIATION DEPARTMENT CHART
CHIEF INSPECTOR
SENIOR INSPECTOR
AUTHORIZATION SECTION ENFORCEMENT SECTION TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION
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LICENSE CLASSIFICATION
RADIATION PROTECTION ORDER, 2018
(INDUSTRY & MEDICAL)
NUCLEAR MATERIAL
IRRADIATING APPARATUS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
EDUCATION
DISPOSAL/STORAGE
SALE & SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
IMPORT/EXPORT
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0
50
100
150
200
250
LICENCE APPROVED RADIATION WORKERREGISTERED
PERMIT IMPORT/EXPORTAPPROVED
67
223243
NO
. OF
AP
PL
ICA
TIO
N
13
13
616
18
1
DISTRIBUTION OF ACTIVITIES
NDT GAUGE MEDICAL TRANSPORTER SALES EDUCATION
Note: Updating till October 2019
TYPE OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES
RADIATION REGULATORY ACTIVITIES
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SELF ASSESSMENT ON: HAZARD ASSESSMENT
CATEGORY CRITERIA NOTE
I • Reactors with power levels equal to or greater than 100 MW none
II • Reactors with power levels equal to or greater than 2 MW and less than 100 MW none
III • Reactor with power levels of less or equal to 2 MW• Irradiation facility
none
IV • Mobile source with potential if shielding is lost• Satellites with dangerous sources• Transportation of radioactive material• Scrap metal processing facilities.• National border crossings.• Facilities with fixed gauges with dangerous sources
Complied
V • Areas within emergency planning zones and emergency planning distance in a state for a facility in category I or II located in another state.
none
TABLE 1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CATEGORIES (REF: IAEA GSR Part 7)
Self-assessment of national capabilities based on the requirements established in the IAEA safety standards on EPR (consider GSR Part 7, paragraphs 4.18 to 4.26)
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KEY NATIONAL PLAYERS IN THE EPR DOMAIN
1. National Competent Authority (NCA)
NCA
SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY (SHENA)
2. Point of Contact (POC) of Brunei Darussalam to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (Aha Centre) for Emergency Response
Organisational POC for Emergency Response
NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE (NDMC)
3. Contact for Public Communication (CPC)
Organisational CPC
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
4. Emergency Response Team
Organisational CPC
HAZMAT TEAM CBRN TEAM
Q: Overview of the changes in EPR National Arrangements at high level with a focus on changes since the start of theproject in 2016.
❑ In the past, limited communication has been established with the stakeholders. Since the introduction ofthis project, we have engaged the relevant agencies to work together in establishing a National EPR.
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OVERVIEW OF EPR NATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
SMALL SCALE
LARGE SCALE(NATIONAL LEVEL)
Reference: NaSOP under NDMC shared to Regional Workshop on Combined Decision-making and Public Communication in a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency, 18th-22nd November 2019 , Kuala Lumpur
Q: General information about national arrangements to face nuclear and/or radiologicalemergencies
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NATIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION STRATEGY LEVEL
National Authority
Ministry in Charge
Radiological Accident or Incident
Media Partner
Radiological Team Responder/Hazmat Team / CBRN Team
NDMC & MOHA
ActivateCall Authority Duty
Phone
Drafting Media Advisory
Getting information& report
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APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE ASEAN PROTOCOL ON EPR DECISION-MAKING AND
COMMUNICATION
✓ Input on Draft has been given to Ministry ForeignAffairs related to Draft ASEAN Protocol
✓ Protocol consideration and approval by ASEANMember States
✓ Once finalized and agreed, will be reflected in NationalEPR
✓ Identified gaps in national capacity and capability
Draft ASEAN Protocol for Preparedness and Response to a
Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF RAS/9/077
Q: Elaborate on achievements of the project as you see them at regional and/or national level
REGIONAL
❑ Establishment of a professional networking mechanism (e.g. regional support in theevent of radiological/nuclear emergency in the ASEAN region and ensure we areworking towards the same goals
NATIONAL
❑ Better understanding on the plan to further strengthen our National RegulatoryFramework
❑ Brings the key stakeholders to a more united front
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FEEDBACK ON PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Q: Elaborate on the quality, content, relevance etc. of training activities, specialist workshops andother project activities
❑ Based on our participation in all the trainings and workshops, we are very satisfiedwith the quality of the contents, logistics arrangement, competency of the experts andthe guidance provided which gives the participant with a better and clearerunderstanding in the topics. This further enhance our capability and competenciesworking under the Regulatory framework through discussion and sharing session withall the ASEAN MS.
Q: What are the strengths & weaknesses you or participants on behalf of your country observed inthe conduct of the project activities?
❑ Strength: We are more familiar with the requirements that contribute to a strongerradiation safety and security measures in EPR provisions, which we plan to incorporateinto Brunei’s radiation infrastructure.
❑ Weakness: Disparity in support to countries perceived with high GDP such as BruneiDarussalam
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Q: Do you/participants feel more competent/confident in dealing with EPR issues?
❑ Yes, more confident and competent compared to before, but still require morecompetency development and enhancement.
Q: Are you or national participants now better familiar with the IAEA tools for sharingdata during the preparedness phase and during an emergency?
❑ Generally, our participants are now more familiar and after being introducedthe existence of the Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC), Brunei Darussalamcan seek clearer and more relevant support from the IAEA in case of anynuclear or radiological emergency.
❑ USIE and EPRIMS has also been introduced as a tools in accessingRadiological accident notification.
FEEDBACK ON PROJECT ACTIVITIES
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WAYFORWARD
Q: Think about follow up activities that may become part of a future project
❑ EWRMS – to setup monitoring detector in Brunei Darussalam as a collaboration project withidentify country
❑ Environment and Water sampling
❑ National and Regional Table top exercise and drill
❑ Establish radiation portal monitoring system in Brunei Darussalam to monitor environment,water and movement of Radiation source at point of entry.
Q: Briefly describe the training your experts have received in the operation and use of the monitoringsystem.
❑ Operator for JRodos
❑ Dose assessment
Q: Identify the national/regional activities or needs which would benefit from additional IAEA support
❑ Awareness programme to the ministerial level and stakeholder
❑ Table top exercise at National and Regional Level
Q: Complementarity to activities supported by third parties in your country/region
❑ Further engagement with relevant agencies and stakeholders and identification ofcompetent personnel whom will be involved in the EPR framework.
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STATUS OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM VIS-A-VIS
THE RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL LEGAL
INSTRUMENTS
NUCLEAR SAFETY
1.Early Notification Convention
Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (INFCIRC/335) NON-PARTY
2. Assistance Convention Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (INFCIRC/336) NON-PARTY
3. CNS Convention on Nuclear Safety (INFCIRC/449) NON-PARTY
4. Joint ConventionJoint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (INFCIRC/546)
NON-PARTY
5. Code of Conduct Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive SourcesNO POLITICAL COMMITMENT
NUCLEAR SECURITY
1. CPPNMConvention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material(INFCIRC/274/ Rev.1)
NON-PARTY
2. ACPPNM Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (INFCIRC/274/Rev.1/Mod.1) NON-PARTY
NUCLEAR LIABILITY
1.1963 Vienna Convention
Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (INFCIRC/500) NON-PARTY
2.1997 Vienna Convention
Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (INFCIRC/566) NON-PARTY
3. 1997 CSC Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (INFCIRC/567) NON-PARTY
4. 1988 Joint ProtocolJoint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention (INFCIRC/402)
NON-PARTY
WAY FORWARD
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STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS (SWOT ANALYSIS)
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Good Team Work within the Radiation Department and proper distribution of
Tasks and Responsibilities
Inadequate number of Trained and Competent
staff
Establish national workshop and technical collaboration.
Networking among the ASEAN MS
No POE, Front liners or first responders have
not been trained in Radiological Emergency
Q: This may be useful for our discussion of follow up activities for IAEA support in the ASEAN region
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KEY POINTS
• National focal point and Authority for ionizingrelated matter and currently in the startupmode
• Strengthening of regulatory infrastructure
• Strengthening of EPR capacity and capabilitywith stakeholders
THANKOffice: +673 238 2000
Incident Reporting Duty Phone: +673 733 2000
Website: www.shena.gov.bn
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Address: Level 4, Design & Technology Building,
Spg 32-37, Kg. Anggerek Desa,
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3713,
Negara Brunei Darussalam
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