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PLANS FOR NUCLEAR POWER IN GHANA R. G. AbrefahNuclear Installations DirectorateNuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana Presented at Regional Workshop on Regulatory Control for Nuclear Power Plants, Rabat-Morocco, 06-10 November 2017

LEARNING OBJECTIVES To share the experience of Ghana in setting up an independent regulatory body with participants from other countries2

ORDER OF PRESENTATION Legal framework for NPPsGeneral InformationIntegrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Safety StandardsTechnologies ConsideredPotential SitesTimelines for Construction and Operation3

OUR PREVIOUS REGULATORY REGIME The Radiation Protection Board (RPB) was established in 1993 by PNDC Law 308 as the National Competent Authority for authorization and inspection of practices using radiation sources and radioactive materials in GhanaThe mandate of RPB were prescribed in LI 1559 issued in 1993 The organogram of RPB is presented in Figure 1 below4

Fig. 1: Organogram of RPBGhana Atomic Energy Commission Radiation Protection Board/ RPI Management BoardReview of applications Authorisation & Enforcement Instrumentation Lab Materials Lab Research & Technical Committee Director/ Chief Radiation Protection Officer Head Regulatory Control Division Inspection Audit Manager, Nuclear Safety, Security & Safeguards Centre Manager, Health Physics & Instrumentation Centre Manager, Environmental Protection & Waste Management Centre Physical Protection & Safeguards Lab Safety & Security of Radioactive Sources & Nuclear Materials Lab Emergency Response Lab Personnel Dosimetry Lab Meteorology Lab Transport of Radioactive Materials Lab Food & Environmental & Radon Monitoring Waste Management Lab Radioecology Lab Secretariat 5 Non-Ionizing Radiation Lab Safety Assessment and Consultancy Lab Deputy Director General Administration Accounts Training ICT Library & Publication Commercialization

Legal Framework for NPPs The Nuclear Regulatory Authority Act, 2015 (Act 895) has established the NRA as the competent authority for nuclear regulation in GhanaStaff from Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) were transferred to form foundation staff of NRA in January 2016 The objects of the Authority are to: - ensure that radiation and nuclear energy is used by only persons authorised under the Act 895 for peaceful purposes; - provide protection of persons and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation hazards; - pursue and ensure strict compliance with Act 895 and RegulationsThe Authority is organised as shown in Figure 2 below 6

Fig. 2: Organogram of NRABoard Director-GeneralInternal AuditInternational Relations & Public Affairs Dept Legal Affairs Dept. Executive Committee Technical Committee Deputy Director-General Monitoring & Evaluation Education & Training Instrumentation and ICT Director Finance & Administration Directorate Director Nuclear Installations Directorate Director Radiological & Non-Ionizing Directorate Finance Human Resource General Services & Procurement Nuclear Safety Nuclear Security Nuclear Safeguards Radiological Application Non-Ionizing Applications Emergency Response Environmental Exposure Control & Waste Management Entity Tender Committee 7

General Information Population: 26.4 millionGeneration: 2100 MWGeneration Mix: Hydro (68.1), Thermal (31.8%), renewables (0.1%)Future: 6000 MW8

Background Information NEPIO in place and headed by the Deputy MinisterGhana Atomic Energy Commission has set up The Nuclear Power Institute to deal singularly with Nuclear power issuesGAEC has appointed a Liaison officer between the Ministry and NPIVarious groups set up to look at various aspects of the projectGroup Members have gone on various trainings, workshops and fellowships to build their capacity. 9

Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Self-Assessment has been performed Report of Self-Assessment presented to IAEAIAEA invited to conduct INIR Mission in 2016Recommendations as result of the mission has been received from the IAEAAll relevant bodies have been notified and are working on recommendations10

Safety Standards An Action Plan based on Act 895 has been developed to prepare and promulgate the required regulations, guidelines and proceduresCategorized into short-, medium- and long-term activities 11

SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES (2016) NEC Peletron Accelerator LicensingLicensing of Ghana Research Reactor-1 LEU coreDevelop Siting Requirements, Guidelines, process and Code of Practice for authorised personsReview current system for registering, authorisation, tracking and accounting for nuclear materials and radiation sources Adopt or develop requirements, guidelines, standards and measures for protection of persons from harmful effects arising from exposure to radiation including dose limits Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Graded Levying System 12

SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES (2016) Determine the types of reports to be prepared by the Authority and provide headings and content required in such reportsDevelop criterion and requirements, guidelines and code of practice for issuing authorisation, amending, suspending and revoking an authorisation for nuclear power plants and nuclear facilitiesDevelop criterion for exempting persons or facilities from regulatory controlCollaborate with National Security and agencies responsible for emergency to develop a national strategy for the prompt recovery and control over an orphan source in respect of which control is lost To update National Emergency Plan for responding to potential nuclear or radiological emergencies in collaboration with agencies responsible for emergency a disaster management Develop requirements, guidelines and code of practice for nuclear power generation in Ghana 13

SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES (2016) Collaborate with Ghana Immigration Service and Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority in reviewing the control system for the import and export of nuclear material, radioactive sources and other controlled items Collaborate with GAEC through the Nuclear Power Institute and other Stakeholders to develop national policies on the regulation and management of activities and practices Develop requirements, guidelines, code of practice for export, import, trans-ship or transport of controlled items with reference to GRPB-6 as required in Sections 28, 29, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 63, 91(2k, 2u, 2v, 2dd) - (IAEA Code of Conduct on Import and Export of Nuclear Materials as Guidance)Develop procedures for reporting to the International Atomic Energy Agency and other international conventions which relate to nuclear technology to which Ghana is signatory and has ratified 14

SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES (2016) Develop Safeguards, Safety, Physical Protection and Security Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for authorised persons along with Inspection manuals and checklists of radiation sources, irradiation facilities, nuclear power plants and nuclear installations Develop criterion for stakeholder participation in the regulatory processDevelop requirements, guidelines, standards and code of practice for providing radiation monitoring services, calibration of radiation monitoring instruments and consultancy to authorised practices 15

MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES (2017-2018) Develop and implement a Training Programme along with Qualification Scheme for Staff and establish identification system in pursuant of Sections 4(b), 72(2), 73, 74, 75 Develop Procedure for collaborating with Local and Foreign Agencies including bilateral relationships with relevant authorities in neighbouring states that could be affected by a nuclear emergency from Ghana as required in Section 33 (International Emergency Response Centre to be factored in)Set criteria for determining credit worthiness of the authorised person, insurance company and develop Guidelines for insurance policies covering liability for Nuclear Damage in consultation with National Insurance Commission as required in Section 65, 66Develop requirements, guidelines, code of practice for Emergency Preparedness Programme of nuclear installations as required in Sections 31, 32, 33, 40(e, i ), 91(2bb) Develop sanctions for non-compliance as required in Sections 6(c), 23(2), 25(2), 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 91(2i, 2j, 2y) 16

MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES (2017-2018) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Operating a Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Management Facility as required in Sections 43, 44,45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 91(2q, 2s)Collaborate with stakeholders to review and regularly update Ghana's Design Basis Threat (DBT) as required in Section 6(e) Develop regulations to cover compensations and limitation on right of compensation, Exceptions to liability along with Guidelines and Code of Practice as required in Section 66, 67, 68,69Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Recording and Reporting of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 40(f), 92(1d)Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Management System including Quality Assurance and Quality Control of authorised activities as required in Sections 38(e), 40(e, h), 75 17

MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES (2017-2018) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Design, Re-Design and Modification of a nuclear installation or a part of a nuclear installation and performance criteria as required in Sections 38(d), 39, 40(b), 91(2m, 2z)Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Operational Limits and Conditions of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 42(a) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Periodic Testing, Maintenance, Inspection and Control of Modifications and Surveillance of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 41(b)Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Construction of a nuclear installation or a part of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 39, 91(2z)18

MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES (2017-2018) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Radiation Protection Programme of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 40(d), 91(2e, 2f), 92(1b) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Establishing and Operating a Training Institution for personnel of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 40(g)Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Education, Training, Qualification and Certification of the personnel of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 40(g), 91(2x)Develop Requirements, Guidelines, Procedures and Code of Practice for Mining of Radioactive Materials, and Processing of Materials containing Radioactive Substances as required in Sections 57, 58, 91(2n)19

LONG-TERM ACTIVITIES (2019-2020) Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Nuclear and Radioactive Waste Management Programme for authorised persons as required in Sections 38(g), 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 75, 91(2q, 2s)Develop Requirements, Guidelines, Procedure and Code of Practice for Decommissioning and Decommissioning Plan of a nuclear installation or part of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 38(g), 52, 53, 54, 55, 75, 91(2t)Develop Requirements, Guides and Code of Practice on standard information on airborne and liquid radioactive discharges into the environment from nuclear reactors, reprocessing plants, medical facilities, mining facilities and petroleum mining facilities in normal operation as required in Section 91(2aa)Develop Requirements, Guidelines and Code of Practice for Commissioning of a nuclear installation or a part of a nuclear installation as required in Sections 40, 41Develop Programme and Procedures for review and assessment of a nuclear installation in operation and shutdown state as required in Sections 42, 91(2c, 2z), 92(1d) 20

RESOURCES (PERSONNEL) NAMEHIGHEST QUALIFICATION GROUP/ROLEDr. E. Ampomah-AmoakoPhD. Nuclear EngineeringAg. DirectorDr. R. G. AbrefahPhD. Nuclear EngineeringHead, Nuclear SafetyDr. S. A. Birikorang PhD. Nuclear Engineering Head, Nuclear Safeguards Dr. S. Adu PhD. Radiation Protection Head, Nuclear Security Ms. Juanita Ayivor Mphil . Applied Nuclear Physics Nuclear Safeguards Ms. A. Mensah Mphil . Radiation ProtectionNuclear SecurityMr. M. Asamoah Mphil. Nuclear EngineeringNuclear SafetyMs. E. MensimahMphil. Nuclear EngineeringNuclear Safety Mr. L. AmehMphil. Nuclear EngineeringNuclear Safeguards Ms. R. AppiahMphil. Comp. Nuc. Sci. Eng.Nuclear SafeguardsMr. M. Annor-Nyarko Mphil. Comp. Nuc. Sci. Eng.Nuclear Security Mr. D. Sika-Boafo Mphil. Nuclear EngineeringNuclear SafetyMr. Y. Afrifa KyeiMphil. Comp. Nuc. Sci. Eng.Nuclear SecurityMr. O. AbgenorkuMphil. Comp Nuc. Sci. Eng.Nuclear Security Mr. K. AppiahM. Tech Electronics/Electricals Nuclear Security 21

Technologies Considered Technologies currently under consideration arePressurized Water Reactors (Gen III)VVER BWR22

Potential Sites Siting studies are ongoing with regional sites considered leading selection of potential sites for NPP23

Grid Network in Ghana 24

Timelines for Construction and Operation Ghana seeks to install her first NPP by 202925

CONCLUSION Ghana is committed peaceful application of nuclear technology and shall continue to participate in FNRBA activities to allow for collaboration in this field We invite all Members to share their experiences and request for our participation in any areas that will be of mutual benefit to our continent and the international community26

THANK YOU 27