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Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project (R 2 D 2 P) Legal and Regulatory Framework on Decommissioning of Research Reactors Ibrahim MUHAMAD AELB MALAYSIA Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD Ibrahim Muhamad Principal Assistant Director Atomic Energy Licensing Board Ministry Of Science Technology & Innovation Batu 24 Jalan Dengkil 43800 Dengkil, SELANGOR Tel : 03 – 8928 4143 E-mail : ibrahim@aelb.gov.my 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 2 1

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 3 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD Topical Areas in Legal and Governmental Infrastructure • Establishment of a National Regulatory Establishment of a National Regulatory • Framework Framework • Establishment of the Organizational Establishment of the Organizational • Structure of the Regulatory Body Structure of the Regulatory Body • Fulfilment of the Activities of the Fulfilment of the Activities of the • Regulatory Body Regulatory Body • Establishment of Specific Infrastructures Establishment of Specific Infrastructures • 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 4 2

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 2.1.1. Legislation and regulations • the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (AELA) be promptly amended to update its provisions • The AELA is undergoing the process of amending – phase 1 (internal committee) • Other regulations (BSS, Transport, Licensing) undergoing amending process at different stages while other new regulations are in the process of drafting (Management of RAW, Medical Devices). 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 5 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.1.2. Regulatory body • designating the AELB as the sole regulatory body in Malaysia and ensuring its independence by placing it under the supervision of a Minister not connected with the development or promotion of nuclear energy. • AELB is given the budget and authority to carry out its duties as listed in the AELA. Current situation in Malaysia, the experts on monitoring and control of medical activities is in the relevant ministry. Independent and professional conduct are ensured through reporting to the Board. 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 6 3

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD AELB DOCUMENTS AELB DOCUMENTS • Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [COMPULSARY TO FOLLOW] • Regulations, Orders and Conditions of the Licence [COMPULSARY TO FOLLOW] • Code Of Practice/ Standards • Advisory Materials/Guides 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 7 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD ACT 304 ACT 304 VI. DISPOSAL OF RAD- I. PRELIMINARY IOACTIVE WASTE II. ATOMIC ENERGY VII. APPEAL LICENSING BOARD VIII. POWERS OF SEIZURE III. CONTROL AND AND ARREST, LICENSING OFFENCES AND FORFEITURE IV. CANCELLATION, IX. LIABILITY FOR NUCLEAR SUSPENSION AND DAMAGE RENEWAL OF LICENSE X. GENERAL V. HEALTH AND SAFETY 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 8 4

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE REGULATORY BODY ESTABLISHMENT OF AELB • 1 February 1985 • Section 3 Act 304 • Enforcement Agency to the related thereto Act 304. • Under Ministry Of Science, Technology & Environment • After election Mac 2004: Ministry Of Science, Tech & Innovation 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 9 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD AELB 0RGANIZATION CHART BOARD MEMBERS DIRECTOR GENERAL STANDING COMMITTEE SUB-STANDING COMMITTEE TECHNICAL SUPPORTING POLICY, LICENSING ENFORCEMENT NUCLEAR SUPPORT CODE AND DIV DIV SERVICES INSTALLATION DIV STANDARD DIV DIV DIV BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH EAST MALAYSIA ZONE EAST ZONE SOUTH ZONE NORTH ZONE 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 10 5

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD ENFORCEMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING ACT 1984 ADVISE THE (ACT 304) MINISTER & GOVT OTHERS THAT OF MALAYSIA ON ARISE FROM ANYTHING RELATED THE FUNCTION TO ACT 304 OF THE BOARD UNDER ACT 304 IMPLEMENTATION SCIENTIFIC AND OF OBLIGATION ARISE TECHNICAL FROM INTERNATIONAL COLABORATION AGREEMENT, WITH OTHER TREATY, CONVENSION AGENCIS RELATED REGARDING NUCLEAR/ NUCLEAR/ ATOMIC ATOMIC ENERGY ENERGY 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 11 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.2.1. General organization • New division specifically for Nuclear Installation Safety established in July 2003. Maximum post (professional) is 7. Employed (as per 23 June 2006) is 5. 2.2.2. Support to the regulatory body • Universities and other relevant government agencies 2.2.3. Relations between the regulatory body and the operator - good relationship 2.2.4. International co-operation • AELB is open to cooperation with other international agencies and other countries (example : Indonesia for Education & Training, South Korea for Emergency Centre) 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 12 6

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.3. FULFILLMENT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE REGULATORY BODY • The only nuclear installation in Malaysia (MINT) are licensed by AELB. Current focus is to ensure the Safety Analysis Report complies with International Standard. • Effort to enhance authorization, inspection and enforcement procedures are being carried out. 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 13 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD REACTOR TRIGA PUSPATI 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 14 7

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD Licensing SAMPLE 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 15 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD CLASSIFICATION OF LICENCE CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D CLASS E CLASS F CLASS G CLASS H DISPOSAL/STORAGE RADIOACTIVE NUCLEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPORT & NUCLEAR OTHERS IRRADIATING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL EXPORT INSTALLATION APPARATUS BEFORE DISPOSE ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY AKTIVITI -Manufacture -Purchase -Transport -Import -Dispose -Same as -Same as -Maintenance -Trade in -Sell -Export -Store Class A Class A -Leak test -Produce -Trade in -Process -Transfer -Purchase -Import -Own -Export -Possess -Possess -Transfer -Own -Handle -Use -Sell -Store -Store -Handle -Import -Export 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 16 8

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD Number of Licensee Per Activity 500 455 450 400 350 300 250 215 179 200 2004 150 111 2003 100 58 33 31 50 22 17 13 5 5 2 2 4 4 0 g s s e n n r h g n c o e i . c n g o n l . i l . r i u i a t e r a s t a a a n S g e s z r i o s e G e o l i e c t i d l n r R o p e a i r x a t R & S P E M l g l l a a i n i r O r t i e h s n u c i 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 a M 17 d e n T I Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 8 2 2004 17 25 8 0 Investigation 3 2003 4 40 Suspension of radiation worker 16 18 Prosecution and order to 4 2002 cease operation 40 45 Warning and Reminder 36 14 Stop Operation 2001 26 38 34 21 4 2000 36 72 0 20 40 60 80 AELB Action 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 18 9

Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD 2.4. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURES 2.4.1. Infrastructure for emergency preparedness AELB was recognized as the lead agency for radiological incident/accident in Malaysia. A National Committee chaired by the PM has been established. Efforts to enhance the capabilities are being carried out as recommended in the Peer Review Mission Feb 2004. 2.4.2. Other specific infrastructures Other infrastructure such as Radioactive Waste Management and SSDL has been established at MINT and has been providing services to users in Malaysia and nearby countries. Findings in the Peer Review Mission (ORPAS): Milestone 2 effectively achieved. 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 19 Research Reactor Decommissioning and Demonstration Project A TOMICENERGY LICENSING BOARD NATIONAL RADIOLOGICAL CENTRE 8/25/2006 R2D2P ; Manila Philipines ; 26 - 30 June 2006 20 10