1ST NUCLEAR REGULATORY INFORMATION CONFERENCE

5-7 October 2016 CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

Overview

The Inaugural National Nuclear Regulatory Information Conference was

launched at the CSIR, International Convention Centre, in Lynwood

Pretoria, South Africa on 5-7 October 2016. This was the first occasion that

a conference of this nature had been convened by the National Nuclear

Regulator (NNR) of South Africa.

The following executive summary pulls together the key insights from the conference.

See inside for;

Summary of Opening and Welcome

Conference Wall – Presenters & Session Chairs

Spotlight on Technical Sessions

Spotlight on Plenary Sessions

Companies & Organisations Represented

Exhibitors & Learner Outreach

Peer Engagement

Executive Summary Report

Summary of Opening & Welcome

Dr Bismark Mzubanzi Tyobeka, Chief Executive Officer of the NNR welcomed

attendees to the 1st NNR Regulatory Information Conference. He highlighted

the importance of the conference in promoting nuclear safety regulation and

creating a platform whereby key nuclear role-players converged to exchange

information on safety and security related topics in both nuclear fuel cycle and

radiation facilities. In his keynote address Dr Tyobeka emphasised the NNR’s

launch of the Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Safety and Security (CNNS) and

noted the current on-going process of the two Nuclear Installation Site License

Applications received by the NNR.

Mr Gino Moonsamy, the NNR’s Communications and Stakeholder Relations

Manager and the Conference President, expressed the importance of

meaningful stakeholder engagement towards strengthening the regulation of

nuclear safety and security. He further outlined the need for improving

stakeholder outreach and connectivity through initiatives such as the nuclear

regulatory information conference and encouraged attendees to take

advantage of this unique opportunity. He called on attendees to interact with

local and international counterparts; to share valuable insights and

perspectives on safety and security issues facing both the domestic and

international nuclear community.

Conference Wall Speakers & Session Chairs

1st NNR Regulatory Information Conference 2016

REGULATORY TECHNICAL SESSION 1: Regulatory oversight of New Build

Regulatory Oversight of New Build Project: Mr Zhang Zhigang (NNSA)

Regulatory Oversight in Eskom: Mr M Theron (Eskom)

Regulatory Oversight of New Build: Mr P Bester (NNR) REGULATORY TECHNICAL SESSION 2: Regulatory oversight of NORM

A South African Perspective on NORM in the Oil & Gas Industries - An Ongoing Study: Dr D de Villiers (SciRAD)

Decommissioning and Closure of Mining and Minerals & Processing Facilities in South Africa: Mr Mogwera Khoathane (Zimkile Consulting)

Remediation of Existing Exposures in South Africa: Dr A Joubert (NNR)

Transportation of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM): Mr Paul Hinrichsen (NNR)

REGULATORY TECHNICAL SESSION 3: Plant life Extension and Ageing Management

Ageing Management & Long Term Operation of NPP: Dr P Mkhabela (NNR)

Regulatory Approach for License Renewal for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors in the USA: Mr W Dean (U.S. NRC)

Plant Life Extension and Ageing Management: Mr T Pather (NNR)

Research Reactor Plant Life Extension and Ageing Management Programme (AMP): Mr P Tshelane (Necsa)

REGULATORY TECHNICAL SESSION 4: Regulatory oversight of Radon

Regulation of Radon - Developments and Challenges: Dr J van Blerk (AquiSim Consulting Pty)

Radon and other Applied Nuclear Work at University Western Cape: Prof R Lindsay (University of Western Cape)

Design, Construction, and Maintenance: Mapping Radon Levels in South Africa: Mr R Botha (University of Western Cape)

South African Perspective for Radon in Dwellings and the Anticipated Regulatory Control Measures: Mr W Speelman (NNR)

REGULATORY TECHNICAL SESSION 5: Stakeholder involvement in nuclear

Stakeholder Involvement a Key to Public Acceptance: Ms K Daifuku (EDF)

Working with Stakeholders: Mr E Brenner (Brenner Communications)

Stakeholder Involvement in the DEA Regulatory Process: Ms M Solomons (Department of Environmental Affairs)

Stakeholder Involvement in the NNR Regulatory Process: Mr G Moonsamy (NNR)

Spotlight on Technical Sessions

OPENING PLENARY

Introduction to South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR): Dr B.M Tyobeka (NNR)

Regulatory Infrastructure Development for Safety of Nuclear Installations: Mr G Rzentkowski (IAEA)

ICRP Position Regarding the Increased Risk of Radon: Mr T Pather (NNR)

How to face Higher Quality Expectations for the Global Nuclear Supply chain: Mr S Galopin (Bureau Veritas)

REGULATORY PLENARY: Regulatory Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Newcomer Countries Expanding the Nuclear Programme

Regulatory Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Newcomer and Countries Expanding the Nuclear Programme - Canadian Perspective: Mr Francois Rinfret (CNSC)

Regulatory Experience and Lessons Learned for Newcomers: Sang-Yun Kim (KINS)

Regulatory Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Newcomer Countries Expanding the Nuclear Program: Mr Zhang ZhiGang (NNSA)

Lessons Learned from the NRC’s Growth and Contraction over the Past Decade: Mr W Dean (USNRC)

Legal and Regulatory Framework in the field of Atomic Energy Use as a Key Element of Safety Regulation: Mr S Bogdan (Rostechnadzor)

INDUSTRY PLENARY

SA Industry for New Nuclear Build Project / Strategies and Plans towards (NNR Industry Codes and Standards as it relates to localisation): Mr K Msebenzi (NIASA)

TSO Services in support of Regulatory Functions: Dr S.A Tsela (MZESI)

Overview of the NNR Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Safety and Security: Dr S Nhleko (NNR)

Building Nuclear Education Capability in South Africa through Strategic Planning and Partnerships: Dr A Cilliers (University of North West)

Spotlight on Plenary Presentations

INDUSTRY TECHNICAL SESSION 1: NEW NUCLEAR BUILD

Licensing Review Experiences of AP1000 and CAP1400 Projects in China: Dr Wang Xiaohang (SNPTC)

Experiences and Lesson Learned on worldwide EPR Projects: Dr Y Guenon (AREVA)

Design Assessment and Site Licensing of the EPR for the UK’s Hinkley Point C Project: Mr S Walls (EDF)

Safety of the Key Design features of the VVER Reactor in Compliance with Regulatory Requirements of the country origin: Mr J Laaksonen (ROSATOM)

INDUSTRY TECHNICAL SESSION 2: OPERATING REACTORS AND LIFE EXTENSION

Spent Fuel Storage at Koeberg: Mr T Jappie (Eskom)

EDF Plant Life Extension Strategy: Mr J.P Chatry (EDF)

Quality and Performance Improvement in Nuclear Equipment Manufacturing facilities: Mr D Edmond, Dr Y Guenon (AREVA)

Companies & Organisations Represented

1. Kabo Consulting

2. Sibanye Gold Limited

3. Togetherness community care giver NGO

4. NNSA - China

5. Sibanye Cooke Operations

6. USNRC - USA

7. EDF South Africa

8. EDF Saudi Arabia

9. Amare Radiation protection service provider plc

10. Nuclear Energy Corporation South Africa - Necsa

11. South African Young Nuclear Professionals Society (SAYNPS)

12. Eskom

13. Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center

14. Sibanye Gold-Driefontein Division

15. Federation for a Sustainable Environment

16. French Embassy in South Africa

17. Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety

18. Department of Environmental Affairs

19. Ingerop

20. DEKRA Industrial RSA

21. EDF Energy

22. SNPTC

23. SNPTC SA Office

24. SNERDI

25. Department of Labour

26. Rusatom Overseas

27. SciRAD Consulting (Pty) Ltd

28. Madibeng Local Municipality

29. Richards Bay Minerals

30. University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, iThemba-LABS

31. OKB "GIDROPRESS"

32. JSC "Atomenergoproject"

33. AREVA

34. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

35. Department of Energy

36. Group Five Nuclear Construction Services

37. SARACONSA

38. Department of Energy

39. National Nuclear Regulator

40. SACNASP

41. Rosatom

42. IRSN – France

43. Development Bank of Southern Africa

44. Eskom Koeberg

45. TGR Attorneys

46. Thyspunt Alliance

47. Bureau Veritas South Africa

48. SAPS: POPCRU

49. AquiSim Consulting Pty Ltd

50. Railway Safety Regulator

51. JSC "Atomproekt"

52. Bureau Veritas

53. WiNSA

54. NEHAWU Necsa Branch

55. NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd

56. South African Civil Aviation Authority

57. Mzansi Energy Solutions & Innovations

Exhibitors & Learner outreach

EXHIBITORS

North West University

SNPTC

Eskom

EDF

Areva

NECSA

SAYNPS

WiNSA – NNR Chapter

Dept. of Energy

Mzansi Energy Solutions

SARACONZA

1. ROSATOM

2. Lesedi Nuclear Services

3. National Nuclear Regulator

4. NIASA

5. INGEROP

SCHOOLS

Alexandra Secondary

Hofmeyer Secondary

Lot Mashiane High

Bokgoni Technical High

Botlhabelo High School

East Bank Secondary

Edward Phatudi High

Phahama Secondary

Phomolong High school

Diepdale Secondary

Riverlea Secondary

ROSATOM

Lesedi Nuclear Services

National Nuclear Regulator

NIASA

INGEROP

Madiba Secondary

Dr W.F Nkomo High

Kwena Molapo High

Wallmansthal High

Soshanguve East High

Hlomphanang Secondary

Peer Engagement Conference Gala Dinner

Attendees shared knowledge,

expanded professional networks

and joined new networks.

Attendees enjoyed the authentic South

African entertainment – The Udumu

traditional dancers performed dances

in seSotho, Zulu, seSetshwana and

Xhosa. The Marimba Le Meropa ladies

- delivered a multi-cultural marimba

session.

“Thank You for investing your time in the 1st NNR Regulatory Information Conference. We hope to see you in the near future at the next NNR Regulatory Information Conference.”

For more information email: nnr-ric@nnr.co.za or call +27 12 674 7109

For post conference updates please visit- http://www.nnr.co.za/ric-south-africa-2016/