Nuclear Regulatory

Infrastructure in Malaysia
NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATORY
POLICY IN MALAYSIA
Department of Atomic Energy Licensing Board
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
MALAYSIA

Safe, Secure and Safeguarded

 OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
Introduction of AELB
Act and Regulations
Function of AELB
NPP Planning
Current Licensing of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Installation
Legislation Development Towards Supporting NPP
Supervision of NPP: Inter-agency Involvement
Treaties, Convention and Agreement
Resources: Staffing
Human Resource Development Program
Infrastructure: Emergency Response Centre, and Monitoring
Infrastructure
Conclusion

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 Nuclear Installation. Policy, Codes &
Div
Standard Div

Licensing
Div

National Radiological
Centre

Source: Google Earth Enforcement Div & ICT

Centre
Auditorium

ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING BOARD

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 AELB, ACT AND REGULATIONS

To provide for the

regulation and
control of atomic
energy; Minister of Science, Ministry of Science,
For the Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation
establishment of (General Secretary)
Atomic Energy standards on liability
Licensing Act 1984
(Act 304)
for nuclear damage;
The Board
and
(5 Members)
For matters
connected therewith
or related thereto. Executive Director General
Secretary AELB Department

Nuclear Policy, Code &

AELB was establish Sub- Installation Standard
under Section 3 of the Standing Division Division
standing
Act 304. Safety
Safety
Ensuring safety, Committee
Committee Technical Licensing
Regulatory Body: security and Support Division Division
safeguarding peaceful
nuclear activities.
Administrative Enforcement
Services Division
Division

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 MISSION VISION

Encouraging innovation culture to Remaining a relevant regulatory

ensure the safe and peaceful uses
of radiation and nuclear
technology
authority with credibility in radiation
and nuclear safety, security and
safeguarding its peaceful uses for
national sustainable development

BOARD TO CONTROL AND

SUPERVISION APPLICATION
AND USE OF ATOMIC ENERGY
FUNCTIONS AND MATTERS
INCIDENTAL THERETO
(AKTA 304)
TO DO SUCH OTHER
THINGS ARISING OUT OF
TO ADVISE MINISTER
OR CONSEQUENTIAL TO
AND GOVERNMENT OF
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
MALAYSIA ON MATTERS
BOARD UNDER THIS ACT
RELATING TO
THIS ACT

TO PERFORM AN
TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN
OBLIGATIONS ARISING
AND DEVELOP SCIENTIFIC
FROM AGREEMENTS,
AND TECHNICAL
CONVENTION OR TREATIES
CO-OPERATION AT NATIONAL
RELATING TO NUCLEAR
AND INTERNATIONAL
MATTERS OR ATOMIC
LEVEL
ENERGY
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 HIERARCHY OF LEGAL SYSTEM

Act: provides the basic law concerning

Act 304 the development and utilization of
atomic energy and safety regulations.

Regulations
Regulations: provides more detailed
provisions entrusted by the Act.

Orders and Conditions Provides additional requirement which

not stated in the regulations or special
of License matters related to provisions entrusted
by the Act

Guidelines, Codes Provides guides, codes and standards

to comply with and achieve goal
and Standards impose in regulations

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 NPP PLANNING
Cabinet decision on 26 June 2009: Nuclear Energy is an option of energy
source for electricity generation post 2020
Preparation of National Nuclear Regulatory Policy
Strengthening Nuclear Regulatory Authority (AELB)
Development of technical guidelines related to NPP activities
Potential power operator engaged
Triga Mark II Puspati - upgrading project to enhance technical capability
NGOs engagement to support NPP
2 or 3 Universities engaging in Nuclear Engineering and Safety Courses
Sitting planning in the process
Reviewing the international conventions ensuring compliance to peaceful
uses of nuclear energy

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RADIATION PROTECTION (LICENSING) REGULATIONS 1986
LICENSE FOR NUCLEAR MATERIAL
CLASS B - license to manufacture, trade in, produce, process, purchase, own,
possess, use, transfer, handle, sell or store nuclear material

Class B License

Organization Technical Requirements Radiation Safety

- Registered company - Nuclear material - Radiation Protection Program

- OBTL - Storage facility - Safety Analysis Report (SAR)
- RPO - Radiation detector
- Radiation Workers - Personal monitoring
- Approved Registered - PPE
Medical Practitioner

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RADIATION PROTECTION (LICENSING) REGULATIONS 1986
LICENSE FOR NUCLEAR INSTALATION

CLASS F - license to site, to construct or to operate a nuclear installation

Class F License

Siting and construction Operation

Temporary Full

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siting construction commissioning operation shutdown decommissioning.

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LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS SUPPORTING NPP
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Amendment of Act 304 Projected Act 200_

Licensing Regulation 1986, Basic Safety Standard Regulation 1988, Transport

Revision of Current
Regulation 1989
Regulations

Waste Management Regulation 2009, Nuclear Installation Licensing 2009,

Development of New
Safeguard Regulations 2010, Nuclear Security Regulations 2011
Regulations

Establishment of Inter-Agency Meeting with relevant Regulatory Authority

Licensing Mechanism of (MHLG, EC, DOE, DOSH)
NPP
49 documents Development of regulatory criteria, Development of regulatory criteria,
Adoption of IAEA related to RR and guidelines, standards for regulatory guidelines, standards for regulatory
Standards NPP review of site assessment report review of design, construction and
operation of NPP
MoU with:
- CNCAN, Romania
- AEA, Hungary
Bilateral Cooperation - KINS, Korea
MoU with BAPETEN, Indonesia (2008)
- USA
- UKM
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 CURRENT INITIATIVE ON LEGAL INFRASTRUCTURE

A comprehensive Atomic Energy Act is being reviewed (IAEA

Standard) and AELB is discussing with various agencies in
strengthening legal infrastructure of nuclear activities in
Malaysia.

Anticipate to come out with a more comprehensive and effective

act on nuclear activities e.g. CPPNM, AP, export control,
compoundable offences or its criminalization etc.

Adoption of 49 IAEA Standards related to RR and NPP.

Developing more guidance documents for licensee.

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 LICENSING OF NPP : LEGISLATION MAP
Energy Electricity Supply Act
Non-nuclear Island
Commission 1990

Atomic Energy
AELB Nuclear Island
Licensing Board 1984

Application for siting,

construct and operate NPP Occupational Safety Individual
for electricity generation and Health Act 1994, Certification (e.g.
Factory and SHO)/ machine &
DOSH Machinery Act 1967, equipment,
Petroleum Act 1984 pressure vessel and
boiler

EIA &
Environmental
DOE environmental
Quality Act 1974
management plan

Town Planning Act License / Approval

1976 for land use and
MHLG
Fire Services Act Enforcement
1988
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SUPERVISION OF NPP: INTER-AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
AELB
Atomic Energy
Regulatory Aspect

DOSH
ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE
Occupational Safety
Security Aspect
and Health Aspect

ENERGY COMMISSION DOE

Nuclear Energy Policy Environmental
Aspect Aspect

NATIONAL SECURITY
MHLG
COUNCIL
Local Authority &
National Coordinator for
Public Participation
Disaster
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 TREATIES, CONVENTION AND AGREEMENT
Title In Force Status
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the IAEA - Non-party

Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Optional Protocol Concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes - Non-party

Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Non-party

Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material - Non-party

Signature: 1 September
Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident 2 October 1987
1987
Signature: 1 September
Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency 2 October 1987
1987

Joint Protocol Relating to the Application of the Vienna Convention and the Paris Convention - Non-party

Convention on Nuclear Safety - Non-party

Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste
- Non-party
Management

Protocol to Amend the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage - Non-party

Signature: 13 February
Revised Supplementary Agreement Concerning the Provision of Technical Assistance by the IAEA (RSA) 13 February 1981
1981
Third Agreement to Extend the 1987 Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Acceptance: 26 March
26 March 2002
Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (RCA) 2002
Signature: 29 February
Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (with
29 February 1972 1972
Protocol)

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 RESOURCES: CURRENT EXPERTISE AND STAFFING
Bachelor Degree Holder
Mathematic (1) Electrical Engineering
4% (2) 8%
Chemistry (1) 4%
Environment Science
(1) 4%
Geophysics (1)
4%
Nuclear Science (15)
60%

Physics(4)
16% Masters Degree Holder

Radiochemistry (1) Medical Phycisc

Bioprocess
7% (3)
Engineer (1)
21%
7%

Environmental
Science (4)
29%
Nuclear Science
(5)
36%

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 RESOURCES: STAFFING
1984 2003 -
Position 2007 current
2003 2007
Occupied On
Full
(till Nov. Application
Strength
2009) (2009)

Director General 1 1 1 0

Deputy Director
0 0 2
General
Management
and Professional 20 51 51 43 46
Staff
Technical and
41 111 113 103 36
Supporting Staff
Total 60 163 165 147 84
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 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Application of Strategic Approach to Training

Development and adoption of a guidance document for

AELB Human Capital Program LPTA/SPP/10 (14 Mac
2008)

Internal trainings

Certification Program for AELB Assessors and Inspectors.

Includes national policy and strategy on HCD

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 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
External trainings to ensure AELB is up-to date.
Starts with TNA in 2007 and followed by design, development
and implementation in 2008 & 2009. Evaluation Stage will be
in 2010.

Computer Based Training / Evaluation for identified

core competencies (Radiation Protection and Malaysian
Nuclear Law).
10 trainings identified (based on 2007 TNA) planned in 2008
especially on critical knowledge areas.
2 seminar organized in 2008 for knowledge sharing among
AELB officers. This will be an annual event (at least 2
seminars a year).
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 TNA OUTPUTS AND HRD PROGRAMME
Identification of Competency Standards for all AELB Technical
Officers based on IAEA TecDoc 1254
Identification of Competency Gaps
A Training Master Plan for 2008-2009
Identification of Internal Trainers and Re-engineers
Identification of AELB Required 15 Technical Disciplines and
Resource Persons
Revised Masters/PhD program for all AELB Technical Officers
Draft Development Plans for AELB 5 Job Disciplines

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 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR National Emergency
MONITORING OF 3S: SAFETY, Response Centre
SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDS

- Incident
- Accident
- Sabotage
- Illicit trafficking
- Misused

Environmental radiation
monitoring system

Illicit trafficking and border control

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 WAY FORWARD
Independency of Regulatory Authority:
Amendment of current Act
Establishment of new Act
Ratification and implementation of relevant International
Obligations

Public Confidence and Participation:

Public participation at the very beginning (outreach
programme)
Provision under current Act 304 and projected Act 200_

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Thank you