REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC REGION
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
IAEA/RCA Project Formulation Meeting
for
Regional Project
on
Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and
Responding to Aquatic Environmental Emergencies
(RAS/8/095-)
Sydney, Australia
21 – 25 July 2003
Technical Officer:
Dr Sang-Han Lee (for Prof Pavel Povinec)
Project Officer:
Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim
Chief Local Organiser:
Dr Ross Jeffree
Hosting Institute:
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
Organisation (ANSTO)
Chairperson:
Dr Ross Jeffree, ANSTO
Rapporteurs:
Dr Cath Hughes, ANSTO
Mr John Twining, ANSTO
Mr Ron Szymczak, ANSTO
Dr Scott Markich, ANSTO
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1.
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Introduction
Background
The IAEA/RCA Project on Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning
and Responding to Aquatic Environmental Emergencies (RAS/8/095) has been
approved in order to improve the regional capacity for the management of aquatic
radiological and environmental risks and to develop capacity in the Regional
Cooperative Agreement (RCA) Member States to assess, plan, and respond to such
pollution in coastal aquatic environments. The major growth of industrial activities in
RCA Member States and especially South-East Asia has increased the potential for
radiological and environmental contamination of receiving waters. As well, actual
levels of contamination in receiving waters have increased in specific locations,
leading to reduced populations of the flora and fauna through direct toxic effects and
other deleterious impacts. The accumulation of contaminants in the water, flora, and
fauna can impact local communities’ sources of food supply, as well as their sources
of livelihood.
Contaminants in water can be rapidly dispersed by active forces such as wind, tides
and currents, and can have impact on regional scales. The assessment of the impact of
contaminants on aquatic environment will be addressed by developing hydrodynamic
models of the dispersion of contaminants in the aquatic environment, and their
validation/verification with in situ measurements of distribution of contaminants in
the studied areas using isotope and other techniques. From these data, ecological risk
assessments can be made to determine the likely impacts on affected biota and also
prescribe the degree of improvement required.
Improved sampling and analytical techniques for analysis of contaminants in the
aquatic environment will be developed and transferred to RCA Member States,
including quality assessment and quality control.
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Objectives of the Meeting
The overall objective of the Meeting was to formulate regional and national work
plans of the project for 2003-05. In particular, a) to review the present status in the
assessment of aquatic radiological and environmental emergencies, analytical
capabilities of Member States, quality assurance (QA/QC) of the data, etc. b) to
identify major technical problems to be solved for successful implementation of the
project, and c) to develop plans for implementation of the project including joint
activities and demonstrations at both the regional and national levels.
2.
Opening Session
The Meeting was attended by National Project Counterparts (NPCs) from twelve
Member States, two representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA), one observer from China and five local participants. Guest lectures were
provided by Mr James Walker, Water Research Laboratory, (UNSW), Dr Michael
Warne (NSW EPA), and Prof Des Connell (Griffith U.). The Australian Nuclear
Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) delegates provided lectures on
ecological risk assessment modelling, radionuclide tracing techniques, and marine
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radiochemistry. A full list of participants (Annex 1) and a programme for the Meeting
(Annex 2) are appended to this report.
The opening ceremony was hosted by Dr Ross Jeffree, the Chief Local Organiser and
attended by Dr Ron Hutchings, Dr Peter Airey, Dr Cath Hughes, Mr Ron Szymczak,
Mr John Twining and Dr Scott Markich from the Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology Organisation (ANSTO). On behalf of ANSTO, Dr Peter Airey opened the
meeting and introduced Dr Ron Hutchings, Acting Director ANSTO Government and
Public Affairs, who, on behalf of Professor Helen Garnett, ANSTO Executive
Director, delivered the official opening address and warmly welcomed all the
participants.
On behalf of the IAEA, Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim, RCA Officer, East Asia and the
Pacific Section (TCAPS), Division for Africa and East Asia and the Pacific (TCPA),
Department of Technical Co-operation gave welcoming remarks and expressed thanks
to the Australian Government and the host institute, ANSTO. He also conveyed his
appreciation to the Government of Australia for its generous contribution to the RCA
activities over the past several years. Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim also reviewed the
background, present role and future plans of the IAEA Technical Co-operation (TC)
Program and the inter-governmental RCA agreement, under the auspices of which this
PFM was being undertaken. Dr Sang-Han Lee, acting for Prof Pavel Povinec, IAEA
Technical Officer, welcomed the participants and presented an introduction to the
IAEA Marine Environmental Laboratory’s (MEL) organisational structure, facilities
and activities. Subsequently, Dr John Harries, Acting Director of Environment
division, ANSTO, also welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of
this Project to ANSTO.
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Plenary Session
Proceedings of the Meeting
The Meeting began with a formal introduction of the participants. The participating
countries elected Dr Ross Jeffree (Australia) as the General Chairperson and Dr Cath
Hughes and Messrs John Twining, Ron Szymczak and Dr Scott Markich as
Rapporteurs.
Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim provided a presentation on the concept of Lead Country (LC)
and Regional Resource Units (RRUs) and an explanation of the roles of the National
Project Co-ordinators (NPCs), Technical Officers (TOs) and Project Officers (POs).
The explanation of these concepts was very useful for the participants to understand
those mechanisms pertinent to TC and RCA activities. A file detailing the
responsibilities of the RRU is included as an annex to this report.
Australia was nominated as Lead Country for the project and the Meeting
unanimously support this proposal. Dr Jeffree was then nominated by Australia as the
Lead Country Co-ordinator. Subsequently, Pakistan was nominated and agreed as
Assistant Lead Country. Nominations for regional resource units (RRU) were
discussed and subsequently received from China, India, Korea and Pakistan, as well
as Australia
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Presentation and Discussion of Country Reports
The participating countries presented their country reports on the first and second
days of the Meeting with a focus on their respective relevant national programmes
including national activities. These were followed by a general discussion of the
presentations.
For the efficient and effective conduct of the Meeting, the participating countries were
requested, in advance, to prepare Country Reports covering the present status of the
topics in their countries and a proposed list of activities on national and regional
scales for 2003-2005. It was advised that these preliminary steps were very useful for
efficient discussions during the Meeting. Abstracts of the Country Reports are
attached as Annex 4.1 to this report.
4.
4.1
Technical Session
Review of Techniques to be Applied
A range of invited experts from the Host Country provided a review of the various
techniques to be applied. These comprised information on hydrodynamic modelling,
radionuclide tracing techniques, bioaccumulation, ecotoxicology and probabilistic
ecological risk assessment.
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Environmental Risk Management
Mr Twining (ANSTO) began with a description of environmental risk management,
and more specifically of ecological risk assessment (ERA) based on probabilistic risk
analysis. He emphasised that in addition to the application of the AQUARISK model,
site-specific data, both dose-response and water quality, were required.
In relation to contaminant concentrations in the aquatic environment, these values
could be derived from modelling of hydrodynamic dilution and dispersion from
source terms or from direct site monitoring. In either case, it was essential that the
data were fully representative of the habitat under consideration and of the temporal
and spatial variability of the selected system. In addition, if possible, the concentration
should reflect the bioavailable fraction of the contaminant. If not, the total
concentrations would provide a conservative and suitably precautionary set of values.
Similarly, relevant dose response data were required. These could be acquired from
the literature, if available, or better still from ecotoxicity studies on local species.
These data could then be modelled in AQUARISK to derive site-specific water
quality criteria, as described by Dr M. Warne.
Convolution of the probability density functions derived from the exposure
concentrations as well as the dose response data would then describe the likelihood, or
risk, that regulatory or site-specific criteria would be exceeded or, alternately the
probable proportion of species to be impacted. As this probability distribution of
concentrations in the environment was now defined, within errors, the distribution
could be used to determine the required degree of improvement to achieve acceptable
exceedence of criteria or tolerable environmental impact.
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Hydrodynamic Modelling
Hydrodynamic modelling provides the basis for prediction of the dispersion of
pollutants and contaminated sediments.
In the event of a radiological or
environmental emergency, hydrodynamic modelling would be required to predict the
dispersion of radionuclides or contaminants in national and regional water-bodies.
When linked with ecological risk analysis, this provides a powerful tool to predict the
effect on aquatic biota and thence on human populations of these emergencies.
Best practice in hydrodynamic modelling requires validation of the model using
independent data. Radionuclide tracing techniques provide a powerful and often
unique set of data for model validation. Short-lived radioisotopes may be deployed in
a number of ways to trace the movement of contaminant plumes, water or
contaminated sediments. These tracers can be detected in-situ to provide a high
density of data, which allows calculation of plume dispersion and advection.
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Tracer Study
To conduct a tracer study it is necessary to: a) select and obtain the relevant
radioisotope; b) conduct safety and environmental assessments; c) obtain necessary
licences and approvals; d) design tracer deployment system; e) design tracer data
collection system; and f) make local arrangements for survey vessel, navigation etc.
4.2
Selection of Demonstration Site
On the afternoon of the second day, criteria for the selection of a regional
demonstration site were tabulated. Member States were asked to propose
demonstration sites for the project. Information was collected on each site and was
incorporated by Mr Twining into a listing of the technical and environmental issues
for each proposed demonstration site. This tabulation is included as Annex 5 to this
report. The discussion was continued on the third day when Dr Hughes, Dr Lee and
others held discussions with each Member State Representative to determine the level
of institutional, government and collaborative support for the work and the existing
state of knowledge and planning. Finally, Dr Hughes presented a summary of the
demonstration site proposals focussing on the institutional capacity and preparation to
conduct the demonstration.
Each Member State Representative was asked to make comments on how the
proposals met the four criteria:
a) high level of contamination with human and environmental health effects;
b) international area of concern and possibility of international collaboration;
c) support from government; and
d) links to nuclear issues or nuclear industry.
The delegates agreed that the China/Korea Yellow Sea proposal best met these
criteria, however, Indonesia’s proposal was also judged to have merit in this regard. It
was noted that, as well as the two proposed regional demonstrations, there would also
be opportunities for the other sites to be addressed at a national level during the expert
missions planned in the schedule.
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The Meeting also considered Indonesia’s proposal as a possible alternative option for
the regional demonstration site as well as India’s proposal based on an Indian,
Bangladeshi and Pakistani common problem. However the Indonesian proposal was
ranked higher, considering their urgent needs, which were common to other RCA
Member States and the well-organised infrastructure in that country.
In subsequent correspondence, China informed Dr Jeffrey that the required national
level support had not been forthcoming and that it was not possible to offer their
proposed site for the regional demonstration. Negotiations were then undertaken with
BATAN on the Jakarta Bay site and it was agreed that the demonstration would be
jointly hosted by BATAN and the LIPI (Indonesian Academy of Sciences) Institute
for Oceanology
5.
Streamlining the Workplan
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Logical Project Framework Matrix
On the fourth day of the Meeting, Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim delivered a presentation on
the logical framework matrix and the LCC explained the regional framework matrix.
The Meeting reviewed the regional matrix presented in the AusAID Project Design
Document and revised the matrix to achieve agreement for inclusion of the changes
into the Meeting report (Annex 6.1). The participants discussed and revised the
overall project framework in the context of the individual country work plans.
The revised work plan agreed at the PFM is no longer applicable because of the large
delay in implementation that has occurred while the IAEA and AusAID have been
involved in the renegotiation of the terms of the initial exchange of letters (EOL). An
updated work plan has been prepared (Annex 6.2) but this may still be subject to
change because of the potential for additional factors to affect the commencement of
implementation of activities.
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Regional Work Plan
The Meeting agreed on all regional activities and the expert missions with slight
modification of timing from the original proposal. The Meeting recommended and
agreed the venue for the regional demonstration workshop. Expert missions would be
held to advise on the conduct of the demonstration, to lecture at national workshops
and to provide assistance to Member States as requested.
There would be two expert missions to Indonesia, the first as a planning mission, and
the second to undertake the demonstration of radioactive tracing techniques.
Additional expert missions would be decided according to individual country’s
progress against their agreed work plan, and needs, and in consultation with the LCC
and the IAEA.
As outlined above, the regional schedules have been prepared on the assumption that
an agreement between the IAEA and AusAID would be achieved in May. On that
basis the first mission could take place in July-August 2004. The second mission
would be the demonstration study to be held in April-May 2005. Subsequent expert
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missions would take place following the first regional workshop in Indonesia in
October-December 2005. A second workshop would be held during first half of 2006
and would be structured to take account of the evolving regional needs.
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National Work Plans
On the fourth day of the Meeting all participants prepared their national work plan
with standard format for presentation, review and amendment as agreed. Discussions
between all participants with regard to the selection of the demonstration site options,
assisting Lead Countries, Regional Resource Units (RRUs) led to a very helpful
exchange of opinions and advice. Inadequate infrastructure requirements for analyses
of samples were identified in some countries. Provision of support to those countries
under the framework of the RRU was suggested.
The collective deliberations enhanced the overall clarity and cohesion of the national
and regional work plans. This process also ensured that the objectives and timetables
for all countries were in regional agreement. Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim emphasised the
importance on technology transfer within each country to ensure that the benefits of
participation in this project were sustained within each of the countries of the region.
As a result, it was generally agreed between all participants that they would undertake
efforts to disseminate the knowledge and models obtained from the first and second
regional workshops and expert missions. In this context, every country would
organise national seminars, workshops, etc. to achieve this goal.
The revised national work plans are included in Annex 4.2 to this report. However
the delays in the commencement of the implementation of this project are likely to
have had an impact on these plans.
6.
6.1
Conclusions
General Conclusions
Although the Meeting agreed that the demonstration proposal best aligned to the aims
and objectives of this project was that from China with support from Korea, this could
not be developed because of the subsequent absence of national support. Following
this, Indonesia was selected to host the first demonstration study due to the regional
commonality of the environmental problems occurring in Jakarta Bay. Approval has
been granted by the Indonesian Government and the Indonesian Nuclear Agency
(BATAN) to undertake this activity and an agreement has been established between
BATAN and the Indonesian Institute for Sciences (LIPI) Institute for Oceanology to
co-host the demonstration study .
To accommodate these outcomes, changes have had to be made to the original list of
recommendations arising from the PFM, detailed in Section 7.
The following dot points comprise the regional activities as agreed by all NPCs:
 At the first workshop, to be held in Indonesia, all participants will be trained on
the use and application of the agreed hydrodynamic and ecological risk
assessment models. The aim is to link the hydrodynamic and dispersion models to
predict contaminant concentrations from a source, with the ecological risk model
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then being used to assess likely regional impacts to biological communities. All
participants will use the Host Country data to become familiar with the models.
The first workshop will train participants based on the results of the Indonesian
models and guide the Member States to implement their own national project.
Expert missions to five countries will be conducted in order to support the
development and demonstration of the modelling capabilities within each of the
Member States. Selection of the hydrodynamic model(s) used by each participant
will be decided before the expert missions are undertaken.
The other participants will prepare their own data and models for analysis during the
second workshop, which will be held during first half of 2006 and will structured to
take account of the evolving regional needs.
Each participating country will be making inputs at the national level to ensure that
the benefits of participation in this project are sustained and that they are transferred
to the appropriate national agencies and end users. In particular, all participants will
undertake to provide information on their efforts to disseminate the knowledge and
models obtained from the first and second regional workshops and expert missions
through the organisation of national seminars, workshops, etc. to achieve this goal.
Finally, the project achievements will be presented in a joint report to the IAEA and
as a multi-authored presentation and associated publication at an international
conference. This information will be able to form the basis for subsequent further
promotion and utilisation of the technologies to assist in the solution of national and
regional problems. All participants are encouraged to publish their own results
independently, potentially as part of a special issue in an internationally recognised
journal.
6.2
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Individual Country Statements
Bangladesh: BAEC has been engaged in the monitoring of aquatic radiological
and non-radiological pollutants to preserve its marine and environmental resources
such as air, water fisheries and diets through national and IAEA/RCA projects.
Bangladesh can benefit from access to, and use of best-practice technology for
modelling hydrodynamics and ecological risk that will be transferred as part of
this project.
China: Jiazhou Bay is located in Shan Dong province, close to Korea and Japan. It
is an important economic, industrial and fishery centre for China. Environmental
risk assessment of the bay area is urgently needed in order to ensure the wellbeing of the people in the area and the sustainable growth of the region. The area
is near the marine research centre of China where technical support and
infrastructure support is generally available.
India: The Department of Atomic Energy is regularly monitoring the environment
including water bodies in compliance with the regulatory norms. All the
departmental sites are monitored for water, soil and air quality including for toxic
chemicals, heavy metals and radioactivity. This data is compiled on a regular basis
in the form of reports.
Indonesia: This project is well designed and will meet its objectives if it is well
prepared and planned. For the implementation of the agreed field demonstration
and the regional workshop, Indonesia will try to be well prepared for its
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contribution. To meet the needs for the successful completion of the project, it is
necessary for the RCA Member States to assist in providing details of the facilities
and infrastructure, involvement of stakeholders, information and data needed for
the projects.
Korea: In the coming several years Korea can integrate the marine model into the
Radiological Emergency Program. For this purpose it is needed to apply tracer
experiments (KAERI has developed this technology) and validate the applied
model. For this study, the co-operation between Australia (ANSTO) and Korea
(KAERI) will be useful for KAERI to integrate a useful model system.
Mongolia: The techniques that are used for the study of the dispersion of
radioactive materials in aquatic environments could be used for the study of
transport of other pollutants. Mongolia will try to use modern technology for
monitoring of water pollution, including nuclear analytical and tracer technology.
Myanmar: DAE is trying to build-up the strength of its staff who are well trained
in the field of nuclear technology. Also, DAE is preparing to establish a Nuclear
Technology Training Centre. Officers from DAE lecture and guide B. Tech., B.E.,
M.E. and Ph.D. (Nuclear Technology) students at Yangon Technological
University as honorary teachers. In a few years, the manpower of DAE will have
grown both quantitatively and qualitatively. This will enable the extension and
upgrading of the DAE activities in the near future.
Pakistan: Pakistan has a programme to upgrade its facilities for alpha
radioactivity, organic pollutant analysis, computer modelling for AQUARISK
assessments, etc. through the IAEA. Further, PINSTECH foresees IAEA support
and involvement in the provision of subcontracts and expert services from other
fund sources to Lead Country (ANSTO/Australia) for successful execution of
national events such as hosting of national planning meeting of end-users, national
training workshop/demonstration exercise, establishment of computer modelling
facilities, as well as execution of field/laboratory analyses. These additional
resources would assist sustainability of , and minimise risk to, the contributions
made by this AusAID project.
Philippines: Institutional collaborations within the Philippines aimed to further
standardise the methods used in sampling, data gathering, and analyses may
ultimately generate applicable data for the refinement of the hydrodynamic and
dispersion model (RMA) as well as development of the ecological risk assessment
model (AQUARISK) for the highly-polluted yet economically important Manila
Bay.
Thailand: Improved management of coastal aquaculture is essential to counter
environmental damage from shrimp farm industry and sustain the shrimp farm
aquaculture in this area. Results of this study will provide technical information
for the local governments to formulate the policy, rules, and requirements to
support and promote the black tiger shrimp farm industry in licensed culture zone
areas.
Viet Nam: Viet Nam needs to acquire increased capacity in radioactive isotope
technologies and bioaccumulation models, hydrodynamic models and impact
assessment of water pollution to aquatic environment and drinking water.
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7.
Recommendations
7.1 Recommendations to the national authorities of Member States
Due to the limited resources being directly provided by this project, additional
resources from other fund sources will be sought by the participating Member States
to increase the sustainability of the inputs. Most of Member States could benefit from
additional support and resources under the framework of their national TC projects
under the IAEA and/or own nationally funded projects.
The assistance of the national authorities in all the participating RCA Member States
is requested in the task of ensuring that:
 their participants in this project are provided with adequate financial, human
resource and physical resources to enable them to carry out their portion of the
project activities;
 the benefits from participation in this project are sustained and that the technology
and knowledge being transferred are further relayed to other appropriate national
organisations and end users. In particular, the national authorities are requested to
provide local assistance to ensure that all participants will have the resources to
undertake the dissemination of the knowledge and models obtained from the first
and second regional workshops and expert missions though the organisation of
national seminars, workshops, etc. to all national stakeholders.
The following comments are relevant to individual participating Member States:
 Bangladesh: Further co-operation with the IAEA will enhance capabilities,
particularly in non-radiological contaminants. Assistance in training in the Lead
Country could be requested through the TC programme. Reference materials for
analytical purposes are also required to be made available.
 China: Support could be sought from the IAEA and from local agencies to
enhance the outputs of activities identified under the national project activities.
 Indonesia: A range of support related to the demonstration study and the first
regional workshop could be sought from the IAEA and from local agencies to
enhance the outputs of activities identified under the national project. Additional
information and support on chemical analysis of isotopes, heavy metals and
organic pollutants, reference materials and specialised supplies for alpha-counting
will be required to strengthen the impact of the project at the national level.
 Korea: A national radiological emergency preparedness system, except for aquatic
risk assessment, has been developed. For further developing aquatic risk
assessment technology, it is suggested that this might be facilitated through a a
multilateral co-operation programme to include Australia and China.
 Mongolia: Additional support will be required to set up a model for ecological risk
assessment. Techniques and equipment for radioisotopic analyses will also need to
be provided. . Plans will need to be made on the sustaining of the transferred
technology through the provision of support for training of young environmental
scientists
 Myanmar: Additional support and assistance will be required to be sought to
strengthen capabilities in aquatic environmental monitoring, analysis and
modelling.
 Pakistan: Assistance from appropriate sources for the upgrading of radioactivity
counting equipment, organic analysis equipment, field demonstrations and
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execution of national work plan activities will enhance the national impact of the
technology transfer and support sustainability.
The Philippines: Assistance is requested to achieve strong facilitation of
institutional collaboration. The successful transfer of the technology and its
successful utilisation would be facilitated for appropriate technical personnel by
additional scientific visits, fellowships, expert missions, and participation in
training workshops abroad on in-depth understanding of hydrodynamic and
ecological risk assessment models.
Thailand: Assistance is requested to facilitate collaboration with other groups
within the country to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of the
project. Thailand does not yet have an emergency response preparedness plan for
coastal marine environments and the preparation of hydrodynamic and risk
assessment models are necessary to prepare such a plan. Collaboration amongst
relevant institutions in the country should be built up and additional support will
be required to achieve this.. Support at the national level in terms of expert
missions, scientific visits, fellowships and also scholarships to young scientists
and students are needed to build up the nation’s capacity in this field.
Viet Nam: Additional assistance in radioisotope analysis and field sampling
equipment, modelling and training in hydrodynamic and ecological risk
assessment as well as support for fellowship training and the development of
hydrodynamic models for sites of environmental concern will be needed as the
techniques and transferred technologies are applied for the national benefit.
7.2 Recommendations to the IAEA
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To organise the provision of reference materials and inter-laboratory calibration
exercises by the IAEA MEL to help to ensure the quality of the data, strengthen
the RRUs and to achieve longer-term sustainability of the project outputs and
outcomes.
To support the requests from participating Member States for assistance with their
human resource development and equipment needs in the establishment of
sustainable use of the transferred technology and the application of these
techniques and technologies to the solution of environmental problems.
Provide additional advice and assistance to Indonesia for setting up the
institutional and other arrangements associated with deriving the maximum
benefit from the first demonstration project, because it is such a key element of the
project design..
7.3 Recommendations to Lead Country Co-ordinators (LCC)
The following items were agreed in response to requests from all participants at the
PFM.
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To supply analytical methodologies as required by individual Member States.
To ensure that the application of models used in the demonstration project have
adequate flexibility to be easily adaptable to different terrains and varied
parametric conditions as prevailing locally in other Member States.
To develop and prepare the documentation required for the Regional Workshops,
in collaboration with the Australian experts and the IAEA Technical Officer.
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To have discussions with the RCA Electronic Networking and Outreach (ENO)
project and the RCARO on the establishment of a web site for the project.
To distribute copies of the Meeting presentations, from Member States and
experts, and any resulting reports to all participants following the conclusion of
the Project Formulation Meeting.
To distribute the RMA model for hydrodynamic and AQUARISK model for
ecological risk assessment to each of the participating countries. The latest version
of a single licensed copy of AQUARISK will be provided to each participating
Member State. It will be encrypted to prevent copying but trial copies can be made
for other computers, with a 30 day trial period.
To supply the safety assessment documentation to the NPC of Indonesia together
with a letter confirming that the study would be approved if conducted within
Australian jurisdiction. ANSTO SAC documentation will be provided and
ARPANSA will be informed through the normal SAC processes. Scoping
information will be submitted at the earliest possible occasion.
With expert advice, to provide examples of data requirements for AQUARISK
and bioaccumulation assessments to the Host Country(s) as soon as possible.
To identify those individuals in each of the participating countries who have
already been trained on the RMA model. These individuals will be referred to the
NPC in each country as a useful resource, that might be used to increase
sustainability of the project.
7.4 Recommendations to National Project Co-ordinators (NPC)
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The NPC of Indonesia is recommended to advise their own national authorities
and to clearly obtain indications of acceptance of the demonstration project
including the use of radioactive tracers.
The NPC of Indonesia is requested to approach the Indonesian Marine Research
Centres (LIPI – Oceanology) for indications of support.
The NPC of Pakistan, as Assisting Lead Country, is requested to provide field
sampling guidelines for environmental isotope analysis.
The NPC of Pakistan is requested to supply relevant information in support of the
demonstration project in Indonesia. This may comprise technical information and
assistance, particularly on stable isotope analysis.
The NPC of Pakistan is requested to provide a copy of his country report along
with national programme framework matrix and performance indicators to all
Meeting participants as an example of a model report.
All NPCs are strongly requested to provide information identifying their own
national programme on assessment, planning and responding to aquatic
emergencies. This will include information on how the outputs and outcomes of
this project will be integrated between their national organisations.
It is recommended that the NPC in each participating country identifies and
informs the LCC about other individuals or groups who may already undertake, or
have expertise in, hydrodynamic modelling in his or her nation and make them
aware of the possibility of collaboration.
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8.
Closing Ceremony
Dr Ron Hutchings, acting Director, ANSTO Government and Public Affairs, formally
closed the Meeting on behalf of the Host Institute. He congratulated all the
participants for their constructive efforts and achievements, including the excellent
discussions on the choice of a regional demonstration site, considering trans-boundary
issues and relevance to the region, as well as the importance of factors such as fishery
resources.
Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim responded on behalf of the Meeting and also commented on the
commitment to the project by each of the NPCs. Prof Wang from China responded on
behalf of the participants with regard to selection of the demonstration site with
support from all the participants and was looking forward to successful
implementation of the project activities.
9.
Acknowledgments
All NPCs recognised the excellent arrangements of the Host Institute and expressed
their appreciation to the Government of Australia for its extra-budgetary contribution
to the funding of this project together with in-kind contributions from UNSW, NSW
EPA and Griffith University in Australia. Dr Peter L. Airey was thanked for his
excellent advice and presentation. Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim of the IAEA also thanked
Dr John F. Easey for his contribution to the basic organisation and his on-going
support for the project.
All participants expressed their appreciation of the efforts of the Meeting Chair, Dr
Jeffree and rapporteurs, Dr Cath Hughes and Messrs John Twining, Ron Szymczak,
Dr Scott Markich, and Mrs Valerie Sadler for her organisational contribution.
The delegates registered their appreciation of Mr Kyoung-Pyo Kim as Project Officer,
for his excellent management of the various PFM activities. In addition, his very
valuable presentations on the various aspects of IAEA/RCA Programs and the
explanations on the concepts of RRU and Lead Country responsibilities were greatly
appreciated.
Dr Lee from IAEA MEL was thanked for his technical advice, his presentation and
his overall commitment to the Meeting and the project.
The participants welcomed the cost-free participant from China, Prof Frank Lee and
appreciated his active participation in the discussion on the selection of a
demonstration sites.
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Annex 1. List of Participants
REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC REGION
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
IAEA/RCA Project Formulation Meeting on
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning
and Responding to Aquatic Environmental Emergencies,”
Sydney, Australia
21 -25 July 2003
PARTICIPANTS
1.
BANGLADESH
Dr. Muhammad Nurul ALAM
CSO & Director, Radioactivity Testing and Monitoring
Laboratory
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
P.O. Box 1352
Chittagong Medical College Campus
Chittagong.
Tel:
00 880 31 618017
Fax:
00 880 31 618017
E-mail:
[email protected]
2. CHINA
Prof. Frank Sen-Chun LEE
Research Fellow and Scientific Consultant
First Institute of Oceanography
Xian Xia Ling Road
Hitech Industrial Park,
Loshan District,
Qungdao, Shandong, 266061
Tel:
86-532-889 3253
Fax:
86-532-889 5644
E-mail
[email protected]
3. CHINA
Prof. WANG Xiaoru
First Institute of Oceanography
Xian Xia Ling Road, High-tech garden
Qingdao 266061
Tel:
00 86 532-8893253
Fax:
00 86 532-8903502
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
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4. INDIA
Dr. Vijay Dev PURANIK
Environmental Assessement Division
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Trombay, Mumbai 400 085
Tel:
00 91 22 2550 5260; 2559 3728
Fax:
00 91 22 2550 5313; 2550 5151
E-mail:
[email protected]
5.
INDONESIA
Dr. Sofyan YATIM
Centre for Research and Development of
Isotopes and Radiation Technology
National Nuclear Energy Agency
Jl. Cinere Pasar Jumat
P.O. Box 7002
JKSKL Jakarta 12070
Tel:
00 62 21 769 0709
Fax:
00 62 21 769 1607
E-mail:
[email protected]
6.
KOREA, Republic of
Dr. Moon Hee HAN
Environmental Division
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
150 Dukjin-dong
P.O. Box 105, Yusong
Taejon, Chung-Nam 305-600
Tel:
00 82 42 868 2353 extn 159
Fax:
00 82 42 868 2370
E-mail:
[email protected]
7.
MONGOLIA
Dr. Ganjuur SARANTUYA
Dept. of Ecology and Meterology
National University of Mongolia
Sambuugiin St.
P.O. Box 46-856
Ulaanbaatar, 210646
Tel:
00 976 11 311341
Fax:
00 976 11 329019
E-mail:
[email protected]
8.
MYANMAR
Ms. MOE Min Htwe
Department of Atomic Energy
Ministry of Technology
No. 6, Kabaaye Pagoda Road
Yangon 11081
Tel:
00 95 1 664233
Fax:
00 95 1 650685
E-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
9.
PAKISTAN
Dr. Riffat Mahmood QURESHI
Chief Scientific Officer
Head, Radiation and Isotope Application Division
Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
P.O. Box 1482, Nilore
Islamabad
Tel:
00 92 51 9290261
Fax:
00 92 51 9290275
E-mail:
[email protected]
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10. PHILIPPINES
Dr. Alejandro NATO
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Commonwealth Avenue
P.O. Box 213
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
Tel:
00 63 2 9208769
Fax:
00 63 2 9201646
E-mail:
[email protected]
11. THAILAND
Drs. Kanitha SRISUKSAWAD
Office of Atoms for Peace
Ministry of Science and Technology
16 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Chatuchak District
Bangkok 10900
Tel:
00 66 25 795230
Fax:
00 66 25 61561 3013
E-mail:
[email protected]
12. VIETNAM
Dr. DANG DINH Phuc
Department of Water Resources and Hydraulic
Works Management
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
2 Ngoc Ha, Hanoi
Tel:
0084 4 7335603
Fax:
0084 4 7335702
E-mail:
[email protected]
13. AUSTRALIA
Dr. Ross JEFFREE
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 3584
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
14. AUSTRALIA
Dr. Peter AIREY
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 3272
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
15. AUSTRALIA
Dr. Cath HUGHES
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 9366
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
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16. AUSTRALIA
Dr. Scott MARKICH
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 3592
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
17. AUSTRALIA
Mr. Ron SZYMCZAK
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 9221
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
18. AUSTRALIA
Mr. John TWINING
Environment Division
ANSTO
New Illawarra Road
PMB 1, Menai, 2234
Tel:
61 2 9717 3060
Fax:
61 2 9717 9260
E-mail:
[email protected]
19. AUSTRALIA
Dr. Michael WARNE
Senior Ecotoxicologist
NSW EPA
PO Box 29
Lidcombe, NSW, 1812
Tel:
61 2 9995 5082
Fax:
61 2 9995 5181
E-mail
[email protected]
20. AUSTRALIA
Prof. Des CONNELL
Head, School of Public Health
Griffith University
Queensland
Tel:
61 7 338 21027
Fax:
61 7 338 21034
E-mail:
[email protected]
21. AUSTRALIA
Mr. James WALKER
UNSW Water Resources
Tel:
61 2 9949 4488
Fax:
61 2 9949 4188
E-mail:
[email protected]
22. IAEA
Dr. Sang-Han LEE
IAEA Marine Environment Laboratory
Research Scientist
Quai Antoine 1et B.P
MC 98012, Monaco Cedex
Tel:
37 7 9797 7229
Fax:
37 7 9797 7273
E-mail:
[email protected]
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23. IAEA
Mr. Kyoung-Pyo KIM
IAEA
Programme Management Officer
RCA office, TCAPS
(East Asia & Pacific Section)
Tel:
2600-25996
Fax:
2600-29704
E-mail:
[email protected]
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Annex 2. Agenda of the PFM
REGIONAL CO-OPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ASIA AND THE
PACIFIC REGION
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
1.3
IAEA/RCA Project Formulation Meeting on
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning
and Responding to Aquatic Environmental Emergencies”
Sydney, Australia
21 -25 July 2003
AGENDA
Day 1: Monday, 21 July 2003
08:30- 09:00 Registration
09:00- 10:30 Opening Session
 Host Institute (ANSTO) representatives and IAEA Project Officer
to provide welcome and introductory comments on the objectives
of the meeting
 Introduction by IAEA Technical Officer on Marine Environment
Laboratory in Monaco- Focus on activities of Radiometrics Section
(IAEA Technical Officer)
 Review by IAEA Project Officer of IAEA TC, RCA programme,
etc.
 Briefing on Administrative Matters
10.30-10.45
Break
10:45-12:15
Project Description
 Introduction of the Participants
 Election of Meeting Chair
 Appointment of Meeting Rapporteurs by Chair
 Adoption of the Meeting Agenda
 Introduction to the Project (Australian National Project
Coordinator)
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


Review by IAEA Project Officer of Lead Country and RRU
Nomination of Lead Country and Assisting Lead Country(ies)
Receipt of RRU nominations
12:15- 13.30 Lunch
13:35- 12:30 Country Reports (I) : 30 min/each country
 Bangladesh
 China
13:30-15:30
Country Reports (II)
 India
 Indonesia
 Korea
 Myanmar
15:30-15:55
Break
15:55 – 16:45 Country Reports (III)
 Thailand
 Philippines
16:45 – 17:15 Presentation by IAEA Project Officer oon Project Framework Matrix
17:15- 17:30 Discussion on Country reports and Summary (I)
Day 2: Tuesday, 22 July 2003
09:00- 09:45 Country Reports (IV)
 Viet Nam
 Mongolia

09:45 -10:30 Project Implementation Tools (I): Mr John Twining, ANSTO
10:30-10:50
Break
10:50-11:15
Country Reports (V)
 Australia
11.15-11:50
Discussion on Country reports and Summary (II)
11:50 -12:25 Invited Speaker (I): Mr James Walker, WRL
12:30-13:30
Lunch
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13:40-14:20
Invited Speaker (II): Dr Michael Warne, NSW Environmental
Protection Authority
14:20-14:50
Project Implementation Tools (II): Dr Cath Hughes, ANSTO
14:30 – 15:15 Development of Regional Workplan
15:15- 15:35 Proposals for study sites
15:35-15:50
Break
15:50-17:00
Round Table discussions on Proposals for study sites and
Summary
17:00 – 18:00 Working Session on Criteria for Selection of Study Sites and Summary
of Country Report
Day 3: Wednesday, 23 July 2003
09:00-10:25
Prioritisation of study sites and assessment of local infrastructure/
logistic requirements
10:25-11:05
Break and Group Photo
11:05-11:45
Country Reports (VI)
 Pakistan
11:45-12:30
Round Table discussions on project monitoring/evaluation
requirements for study sites (I) : Review on Selection of Study Sites,
Dr Cath Hughes, ANSTO
12:30-13:45
Lunch
13:45-14:30
Invited Speaker (III): Professor Des Connell, Griffith University
14:30-15:10
Agreement on priorities of study sites and implementation
requirements, including timing, and Summary of draft Report (I)
15:10 – 16:00 Break
16:00 – 17:30 Agreement on priorities of study sites and implementation
requirements, including timing, and Summary of draft Report (II)
19:00
Official Dinner (venue to be advised)
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Day 4: Thursday, 24 July 2003
09:00-10:30
Workplan development at the regional level and national level (I)
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:30
Workplan development at the regional level and national level (II)
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:00
Invited Speaker (V)
14:00-15:30
Presentation of Workplan
15:30-15:45
Break
15:45-17:30
Presentation on National Workplan
 Workplan overview
 Workplan finalisation and agreement
Day 5: Friday, 25 July 2003
09:00- 10:30 Preparation of Meeting Report and a Report on the present status
of the assessment of aquatic radiological and environmental
emergencies
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:30
Meeting Report finalisation and agreement on:
 Lead Country and Assisting Lead Country
 RRU nominations
 Work plan of national and regional activities for the period 20032004
 Meeting Conclusions
 Meeting Recommendations (to the IAEA, Government Authority
(MSs) and National Project Coordinators)
 Country requirements and strategies for project monitoring and
evaluation
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:30
Final session for closing
 Meeting Report finalisation and agreement
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

Finalisation and agreement on the report on the present status of the
assessment of aquatic radiological and environmental emergencies
Closure of Meeting
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Annex 3. Suggested Criteria For Selecting/Evaluating Regional Resource Units
(RRUs) In The RCA Program
REGIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRAINING,
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY (RCA)
SUGGESTED CRITERIA FOR * SELECTING/EVALUATING
REGIONAL RESOURCE UNITS (RRUs) IN THE RCA
PROGRAMME
IAEA, Vienna
March 2000
*
At the 1996 RCA Meeting of Representatives held in Beijing, China, the RCA Member States
agreed on the establishment of RRUs in the RCA. RRUs were first designated under the joint
UNDP/RCA/IAEA project (RAS/97/030). With the increase in interest from many Member States to
be RRUs, a set of criteria on the evaluation of performance of RRUs was prepared. The suggested
Criteria for Selecting/Evaluating Regional Resource Units (RRUs) in the RCA Programme was
adopted at the 22nd RCA Meeting of National Representatives held in Mumbai, India, in Feb/March
2000. Designated RRUs, or those offering to be RRUs, are required to fill the questionnaire for
circulation to all RCA MSs. --- RCA Coordinator, 7 March 2001
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Suggested Criteria for Selecting/Evaluating Regional Resource Units (RRUs) in
the RCA Programme
1)
Background:
Since 1995 the RCA MS have been implementing various measures which resulted in
an increase in the ownership of the RCA programme. In 1996 they suggested the
concept of lead countries for the programme and initiated the development of
operating rules and guidelines governing the programming and implementation of the
RCA programme. At the 1996 RCA Meeting of Representatives held in Beijing,
China, the RCA Member States agreed on the establishment of RRUs in the RCA.
The definition and criteria for RRUs are as in Annex 1. (copy)
The identification of RRUs has been a main objective of as well as an indicator of
success for the joint UNDP/RCA/IAEA project (RAS 97/030). Under the project,
RRUs had been designated or assigned by MS for the various subprojects during the
project formulation meetings of these subprojects held in February and March 1998.
The Agency also recognized the importance of RRUs, which it generally considers as
Centres of Excellence1
An agency paper on this is attached as Annex 2.
At the 28th RCA General Conference held on September 1999 in Vienna, Austria the
RCA MS received further list of proposals for RRUs and contact persons.
With the increase in interest from many Member States to be RRUs the Meeting
asked the Secretariat to elaborate further on the roles and functions of RRUs and
prepare criteria on the evaluation of performance of the RRUs.
In response to these requests a draft questionnaire was prepared by the RCA
Secretariat and circulated to selected MS that had been earlier identified or
volunteered as RRUs, for their comments. The form is intended to be filled up by the
existing or prospective RRUs—it is designed to include those information that meets
the criteria for RRUs as agreed upon earlier (refer to first paragraph above) and would
facilitate evaluation of such candidate or the performance of an already designated
RRU. The questionnaire was sent on 7 December with a deadline of 30 December
1999.
2)
Results of the survey
The Secretariat received 6 replies from the following countries: AUL, IND, MAL,
PHINZE and SIN.
1
In AFRA they have the AFRA-designated centres of excellence and ARCAL has centres of
excellence.
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The following are some of the comments:
 the format must reflect the measure of the criteria for RRU elaborated in the RCA
WGM in Beijing in May 1996 (AUL);
 the format as circulated is not really going to measure the performance of the
RRUs but could be used to identify or select them (NZE);
 the information on whether an RRU is delivering good quality facilities to MS
would be from the evaluation of the people in MS who utilized those facilities
/services (NZE);
 there is a need to find ways to incorporate the evaluation forms filled in by
participants of training courses and adding to it a questionnaire to the users of
laboratory or other services(NZE);
 System weight (percentage points) should be included(MAL); and
 Certification facilities be included to cater to facilities certifying personnel (SIN)
Comments were also received on modification of the form.(SIN , INS, AUL)
As a result of these comments the form has been revised.
The form is not intended to evaluate the performance of the RRUs but to be used
as an aid in identifying and selecting them. Additional items will be solicited
from MS for measuring the performance of the RRUs. No weighting system is
envisioned but MS could make suggestions.
3)
Recommendations:
a. It is recommended that the MS adopt this form as a way forward, to be filled up
by the RRUs and other candidate RRUs and to submit the completed forms to the
Secretariat not later than mid-March 2000.
b. It is further recommended that the MS create a working group who will evaluate
the forms and make recommendation to the body (RCA) for confirming/accepting
the RRUs.
c. It is also recommended that MS submit suggestions on measures to gauge the
performance of the RRUs.
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ANNEX 1
Suggested Criteria for Selecting/Evaluating Laboratories, Expertise and
Facilities being offered by Member States as Regional Resource Units(RRUs)
Part A
1. Title of RCA project and Project number
2. Proposed RRU:
Field of work: Description of proposed RRU’s
area of expertise(include a descriptor defining
the scientific or technical contribution(s) being
made, such as tracing, PIXE, NAA, etc)
Contact Person’s name and contact details
(telephone, fax, email)
Host institute’s name
Country
3. Ability to accept the responsibility of an
RRU
REGIONAL RESOURCE UNITS
The concept of a Regional Resource Units (RRU) was developed to recognise that in RCA Member
States, the national and international investments to establish and improve nuclear science and
technology have often developed across the region in pockets of high level scientific and technical
expertise, based around their investments in manpower and equipment. These resources have generally
not being acknowledged for their achievements and more importantly have not being utilised to any
significant degree for the benefit of the RCA Programme. The introduction of RRUs into the RCA
programme was seen to have the potential to make a significant increase in TCDC; to increase the
sustainability of nuclear science and technology at a regional level for Member States; to increase the
“ownership” of projects by Member States; and as a cost effective mechanism to deliver project
activities.
The definition of an RRU was agreed at the RCA WGM held in Beijing in May 1996 and endorsed at
the RCA GCM in September 1996 and remains:
 a well-established expert group within a national organization, normally a NNRI;
 being in either a developed or developing Member State;
 being able to exercise a leadership role in projects/part projects through having
high quality capabilities (eg analysis, tracer services, etc) which are available for
use within the region;
 attuned to the needs of technology end-users, such as local companies, government
organisations, etc; and
 able to carry out IAEA contracts, provide “hands on” training for other Member
States (TCDC), assess project proposals, etc.
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The criteria for RRUs should include:
 willingness to share in regional activities;
 scientific excellence in a technique (publication record, modern equipment,
standards of measurements, etc);
 a suitable number of trained staff;
 sufficient ongoing projects to ensure that skills are regularly used and updated;
 part of a well-supported national programme; and
 administratively well-supported within their NNRI.
Is the host institute able to agree to the above statement on RRUs? Please indicate your
answer.
Will any resources* in the proposed RRU require a fee for use by Member States?
If “yes “ please specify which resources and the proposed charge.
4. Measures of Scientific Attainment
4.a
List names, qualifications and experience of personnel designated for the
proposed RRU and indicate whether they are full-time or part-time
4.b
List any relevant scientific publications and/or reports published in the past 5
years covering the nominated specialty area of the proposed RRU
4.c
List any major demonstration during the past 5 years conducted by the staff of the
proposed RRU in the nominated specialty area
4.d
List any major equipment purchased in last 5 years that would be available for
use by MS in this RRU
4.e
List any significant demonstration facilities in the proposed RRU for use
*
Resources could include (i) laboratories (ii) expertise (iii) training facilities (iv) certification facilities
or others
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Part B.
5.
Measures of Infrastructure support
5.a.
What are the resources available :
i)
laboratories
ii)
expertise
iii)
training facilities
iv)
certification facilities
v)
others (please specify)
i)
For laboratories, please enumerate them and the techniques involved including
equipment available and also identify resources funded by IAEA and other external
agencies
ii)
for expertise, please enumerate in which fields and number of experts available
iii)
for training facilities, please enumerate number of IAEA fellows trained____ and
also audio visual or multimedia facilities, number of training rooms available lecturers,
etc
iv)
for certification facilities , please state the type of certification programme scheme
available, type of specimens and equipment, number of examinations conducted, rooms
available, examiners, etc
v)
for others please specify details
5.b
List any significant resources that are not available to support the RRU.
5.c
Will these be acquired in the next two years?
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5.d
Are the available resources already offered to or used by other Member States. If
“ yes” please specify.
5.e
Have other Member States used such resources in the past year? If “yes” please
specify.
i)
for laboratories, the frequency or number of times used: ____.
ii)
for expertise, the number of experts involved____ and the duration(manweeks)___
iii)
for training facilities, the number of meeting;/training events conducted _____and
number of IAEA fellows trained/attached______number of experts involved___ and
duration(manweeks)____. .
iv)
for certification facilities , the number of certification programmes conducted____
v)
for others please specify corresponding details_________
5.f
What other projects are making use of the proposed RRU’s resources?
5.g
Are there constraints that prevent full utilization of the proposed RRU resources
by other Member States? Please give your opinion.
5.h
What are the steps being taken to sustain the capability of the RRU?
i)
for laboratories, upgrading of equipment____, expansion_____, additional skilled
workers_____, others(please specify) _______
ii)
for expertise, continuous contact with practicioners in the filed_____, training new
ones_____,others(please specify)__________.
iii)
for training facilities, including fellowship attachment, upgrading of training
equipment_____, replacing old equipment_______train additional lecturers_______
others(Please specify)_________
iv)
for certification facilities, upgrading of examination materials ______replacing of
old equiment and/or test specimens______training of additional examiners _____
others(Please specify)
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Name of person completing the questionnaire:_________________________________
Position or designation :___________________________________________________
Agency
Telephone/email/fax numbers_______________________________________________
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Annex 4. Country Abstracts and Revised National Work Plans
A 4.1 Abstracts
A 4.1.1.
Bangladesh
The coastal region of the Bay of Bengal and the aquatic environment suffer from
natural and man-made environmental pollution from several sources and several
cyclones. Marine resources such as estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass,
beaches, islands, offshore waters and fisheries play a vital role in the national
economy of Bangladesh.
Data on the overall marine pollution due to industrial, chemical and agricultural
wastes in Bangladesh are not available due to the lack of monitoring system.
Radioactivity concentrations in marine fish, mussels, crabs, seawater, sea and river
sediments have been measured for 228-Ra, 232-Th, 40-K and 137-Cs. Uncontrolled
release of radioactive and non-radioactive materials to the aquatic environment and
exposure to arsenic contaminated drinking water is endangering human health and
life.
Three analytical laboratories with alpha, beta and gamma spectrometry facilities have
been operating under the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission; one in Dhaka, one
in Chittagong and one in Savar, Dhaka.
A 4.1.2
China
In China, radiation pollution is managed and regulated by State Environment
Protection Administration and Health Department. Radiation safety and health
protection dealing with radiological pollution in air, water, soil, agriculture products
and food are regulated by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations; and routinely
inspected and monitored by state and local agencies. Both central and local
governmental agencies provide technical information and regulatory guidelines on
installations and facilities including control devices, discharge facilities, monitoring
equipment, radiation shielding, emergency response systems, and radioactive waste
storage, treatment and disposal technologies.
China has been placing increasing attention in recent years to the problem of marine
pollution because of the rapid industrial development and economic growth in its
coastal areas. Marine 863 programme is a nation-wide programme set up recently by
Ministry of Science and Technology to meet the urgent needs of the country in
developing monitoring technology and equipment. Coordinated and supervised by a
group of experts and advisors, the programme has so far funded over 100 projects
involving technologies of marine buoy, high frequency radar, acoustic detection,
underwater monitoring, satellite remote sensing and bio-/chemical sensors. There are
40 on-going projects, and among them, a major one this year is the integration of
multiple techniques into a 3D, real time, in situ and fast monitoring system consisting
of satellite imaging, airplane remote sensing, ship-board monitoring, and interactive
near-shore and under-water stations for the measurement of ecological and
environmental parameters under real world dynamic, oceanic conditions.
A 4.1.3
India
Aquatic emergencies could arise due to accidental releases of radioactive materials or
toxic chemicals into water bodies. The spread of these harmful substances requires the
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following strategies: (1) analysis and chemical exchange studies between the various
environmental matrices like atmosphere, water bodies and soil and sediments; and (2)
hydrodynamic and dispersion modelling studies including development of such
models and their validation using experimental data.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), India has several trace level analytical
laboratories for radiological and chemical analysis of the various environmental
matrices and has adequate expertise to carry out research and development projects in
the field of atmospheric, aquatic and sediment interaction and exchange. The
following analytical capability along with the expertise is available in the Bhabha
Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India: Neutron Activation Analysis, Gamma
Spectrometry with HPGe and NaI detectors, Alpha Spectrometry, Gross Alpha and
Beta Counters, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence, Gas Chromatography with
ECD and FID, HPLC-UV detectors, Ion Chromatography, Atomic Absorption
Spectrometers, Thermal Ionization High Resolution Mass Spectrometers, etc.
Several training programmes in dispersion modelling of aquatic bodies have been
carried out, including the dispersion of underground aquifers. The following
IAEA/RCA projects for the year 2003-04 on environment and radiation protection are
undertaken: RAS/7/011, RAS/7/013, RAS/8/092, RAS/8/096, RAS/9/097,
RAS/9/029. India is hosting eight IAEA/RCA events during the year 2003 on
environment and radiological protection with participation from Member states.
A 4.1.4
Indonesia
To contribute to the national marine programme, the Centre for Research and
Development of Isotopes and Radiation, National Nuclear Energy Agency, has been
involved in the use of nuclear and tracer techniques in the national marine research
activities. For the period 2003-2004, and by participating in the IAEA RCA
programme RAS/08/095, study on coastal marine pollution using nuclear and isotopic
techniques will be continued and focused on coastal marine ecosystems of Jakarta
Bay and the Gresik area of northern part of Java Island. These two are highly
populated and the marine ecosystems of these areas have been polluted from different
industrial activities in the upper catchment and offshore areas. The objectives of the
study are to find the levels of pollutants (heavy metals, radionuclides, TE-NORMS) in
water, biota and sediments using nuclear and nuclear-related techniques; the
chronology of pollution using 210Pb as a tracer and investigations on the transfer
models for selected pollutants in biota ecosystems using tracer techniques. The
information collected from the study are used to enrich and enhance the national
marine data information system and develop conceptual and computer model in
improving the national capability for assessment, planning and response to aquatic
environmental emergencies. For the implementation of the project, laboratory
facilities are available together with associated instrumentation such as alpha and beta
spectrometers, water samplers and associated instruments. However a sediment
sampler and small items for separation of 210Pb are not available and it is expected to
be made available through the project. The project will be conducted under the cooperations of local (provincial) government, university and Marine and Fisheries
Research Centre and Directorate General of Coastal and Small Islands of the Ministry
of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
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A 4.1.5
Mongolia
Mongolia’s water supply is contained mainly in surface lakes, groundwaters and
glaciers. Water supplies support agriculture, forestry, fisheries, livestock production,
industry and domestic requirements. Average rainfall is typically very low and over
90% is lost to evaporation, so provides very little recharge to lakes and groundwaters.
Increasing salinity is a growing problem. Past water management practices have not
been effective and problems now arise in reduced supply and quality. Significant
pollution problems have arisen from discharge of untreated sewage. More stringent
water management plans are planned to improve water quality, to protect storage
reservoirs and to promote awareness of the problems in the general population.
Mongolia is at risk of pollution from nuclear activities of neighboring countries
undertaken close to its borders. High levels of 137Cs have been measured in soils.
Some 85-88% of the water bodies in Mongolia are considered unpolluted. The Tuul
River is the most polluted and should be further studied for the purpose of
management and remediation, as well as its downstream impact. Nuclear techniques
are considered very important to provide the tools to study the impact and dispersion
of non-radiological pollutants.
A 4.1.6
Myanmar
The Department of Atomic Energy has four departments: Radiation Protection Dept;
Radiation Application Dept; Reactor and Isotopes Dept; and the Administration and
Finance Dept. DAE undertakes research work, development & training, radiation
protection & dosimetry, environmental monitoring (seawater & marine samples),
certification, inspection, sterilisation, effects of radiation, agriculture enhancement,
monitoring of imports/exports, and EDXRF elemental analyses.
Facilities include: Radiation Monitoring Laboratory; Gamma Laboratory;
Instrumentation Laboratory; Radiation Dosimetry Laboratory; and a Gamma
Irradiation Facility.
Activities for 2003-4 include study of the measurement of radioactivity in various
marine environmental samples; training of local staff in measurement of radioactive
monitoring in marine samples; establishment of the system for radioactivity
measurement in aquatic environmental samples. Future plans include: to build up the
technical and scientific strength of staff in the field of nuclear technology; and to
launch new establishments and initiate new activities.
A 4.1.7
Pakistan
The major coastal pollution problems are posed along the Karachi coast (length ca. 80
km, population ca. 12 million, industrial base >1000 chemical industries). The
pollution problems mainly arise due to unplanned disposal of untreated domestic and
industrial wastes (organic pollutants).
Pakistan hosts a well established analytical infrastructure for isotope/nuclear studies
but wishes to upgrade alpha radiometric counting facilities and organic pollutant
analysis studies (HPLC accessories, standards, etc). There is a serious lack of facilities
and training in computer modelling of marine pollution problems such as with models
like AQUARISK. Training of one to two fellows in computer modelling of aquatic
systems and environmental risk assessments is required. Pakistan also wishes to seek
computer models like AQUARISK (etc) to upgrade its computer modelling facilities.
The nuclear institute (PINSTECH) foresees that the IAEA will provide expert services
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and subcontracts to Pakistan for the successful execution of national events such as
hosting of national planning meeting, national workshop/demonstration exercise and
establishment/operation of computer modelling facilities.
A 4.1.8
Philippines
Numerous projects on aquatic environmental emergencies of national importance in
the Philippines are either completed (ASPAMARD and HAB) or have been started in
Manila Bay, an economically-important, semi-enclosed estuary facing the South
China Sea which encompasses 26 catchments covering >17,000 km2 with 131 rivers
draining into it. Resources like mangroves, coral reefs, sea grasses and fisheries are
over-exploited and diminishing in quality and quantity. Total load of organic matter is
estimated to be 250,000 tons BOD per year making Manila Bay water consistently
falling below class SB standards (i.e., not suitable for bathing or swimming). Nutrient
levels are pronouncedly high in monitoring stations off Metro Manila. Severe oxygen
deficiency in bottom waters of the Bay is spreading farther and wider. Heavy metals
and pesticides, which contaminate sediments and seafoods, and other numerous
concerns, should be given appropriate attention.
Government agencies (Department of Environment and National Resources, Bureau
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Philippines Nuclear Research Institute among
others) recently convened to establish institutional arrangements to come up with
standardised methods aimed to achieve comparable and acceptable results on risk
assessment, response, restoration and environmental monitoring of Manila Bay. These
will ultimately lead to a more comprehensive strategic framework of capacity
building.
One- or two-dimensional hydrodynamic models that have been used for a heavily
polluted river (i.e., Pasig River) are being adapted for application to Manila Bay.
Scientific visits, fellowships, expert missions and participation in training workshops
abroad by specific discipline technical personnel are therefore definitely essential for
the success of this endeavour.
A 4.1.9
Republic of Korea
A National Radiological Emergency Preparation System named CARE
(Computerised Technical Advisory System for Radiological Emergency) has been
developed. CARE is composed of several modules; emergency monitoring data
handling, meteorological data connectivity, safety information display system,
FADAS (Following Accident Dose Assessment System), etc. At the moment, CARE
handles only the atmospheric release of radioactive material. It does not contain the
module with which marine environmental assessment can be handled.
But in other organisations such as KORDI (Korean Ocean Research and Development
Institute), a lot of research activities related to the marine environment have been
studied. 3D hydrodynamic models have been developed and marine radioactivity has
been analysed.
In the coming several years, the Korean Government will provide support for
expanding CARE for marine problems. Computer models can be integrated into the
CARE system for validation of the model. It is needed to have co-operation between
Korea and other countries in which marine tracer experiments have been conducted.
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A 4.1.10
Thailand
In Thailand, several coastal and aquatic situations are presently at risk from
uncontrolled discharge of various types of contaminants. These are summarised in the
table below. The quality of coastal water is generally still within standard limits
except in four main areas where activities need to be restricted and another eight areas
that need to be kept monitored. The Pollution Control Department have monitored the
coastal water quality and kept records every year. There is standard guideline for
coastal water quality but not based on technically derived limits. There is lack of
pollution transport models.
Situation
Wain River estuary
Eastern Seaboard
Gas production platform in Gulf of
Thailand
Port transfer operations of
phosphate gypsum
Centralised liquid waste treatment
system in Samat Prakarn Provence
Chao Phraya River mouth
Bang Pakoy River
Tin mines in southern Thailand
Pollutants / Threats / Risks
Shrimp farming – organics, inorganics,
nutrients
Heavy metals, organics and others
NORM, hydrocarbons
NORM, nutrients
Sewage/domestic waste
Industrial, domestic & agricultural waste
Radioactive, industrial, domestic &
agricultural waste
NORM, heavy metals
Facilities available at the Office of Atomic Energy for Peace (OAEP) include: Liquid
scintillation counter, Gamma spectrometer, Alpha spectrometer, Low background
alpha beta gas proportional counter, Sediment core sampler, pH and ion analyser,
Deep freezer, Radio-chemistry laboratory. OAEP can provide assistance to RCA
Member States in analytical services including: 239,240Pu, 228, 230, 232Th, 234, 238U, 210Pb,
210
Po, 226, 228Ra and possibly 3H & 14C at reasonable cost. Facilities available
equipment at the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion include: GPS, pH
meter, Conductivity meter, Dissolved oxygen meter, Ion chromatograph, Water
quality laboratory, Water and sediment samplers.
Assistance is required in the way of: Expert mission for design of field investigation;
Fellowship on ecological risk assessment; AQUARISK software and training on using
AQUARISK programme; Contract service for stable isotope (13C and  15N) and
training on data interpretation; Expert mission to assist in consolidation of results.
A 4.1.11
Viet Nam
Located in SE Asia, Viet Nam has many rivers and 77 large water storage dams for
irrigation and power generation. Waste waters are generated by paper mills, textile,
plastic and battery factories, paints and pesticide production, sugar refineries, wine
production, steel production, coal exploitation, and domestic sources introducing high
levels of nutrients. Discharges into the Red River include many organics, Pb, Hg, and
pesticides. There are serious pollution problems in Ho Chi Minh City where the Tham
Luong Canal is very badly polluted and has an offensive odor and high concentrations
of Hg & suspended solids. Freshwater reservoirs also receive wastewaters and often
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contain dense communities of micro algae and bacteria, and bottom waters are often
anoxic. Two systems of canals in Hanoi, which receive domestic and industrial
wastes, eventually drain into nearby rivers. Pollutants exceed permitted levels, e.g.
phenol, can exceed guidelines by a factor of 10 and dissolved oxygen levels are often
low. Rivers also supply water for irrigation of agricultural land and aquaculture. Nhue
River water is not suitable for domestic use.
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A 4.2 Revised national work plans
A 4.2.1
Bangladesh
Work Plan – Bangladesh
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Karnafully River
Activity
1. Project formulation meeting
2. Selection of study area and catchment
3. Submission of sub-contracts
4. Organise national project team.
5. Compile existing data on aquatic non-radioactive
pollutants
6. Water, soil, sediment, weed and fishery (eg fish,
mussels, crabs) sampling of radionuclide (Cs-137, U238, Th-232, Ra-226) concentrations in Karnafully
River
7. Lab analysis of samples
8. Data processing and analysis.
9. Water, soil, sediment, weed and fishery (eg fish,
mussels, crabs) sampling and analysis of metal
concentrations in Karnafully River estuary and other
industrial sites.
10. Data analysis for ecological pollutants
11. Progress report
12. Identify national resources currently available in
Bangladesh for hydrodynamic modelling and ecological
risk assessment.
13. Applying hydrodynamic and AQUARISK models for
assessment of pollution at monitoring site.
14. National Workshop for Cs-137 and NORM analysis
and dissemination of data. Health Physics and Nuclear
Safety workshop.
15. Expert mission in non-radioactive pollutant analysis
16. Scientific visit / training in marine environmental
monitoring through national representative.
17. Final report
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2003
2004
2005
x
x
x
x x
x x x
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x x x
x x x x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x
x x
x
x
x
x x
A 4.2.2 China
Work Plan – China
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Bohai Bay
Activity
1. Project formulation meeting
2. Radiotracing techniques for ecotoxicology models
3. Assessment and site selection China/Korea
4. Joint (with Korea) submission of new research proposal
to China/Korea Marine Research Institute.
5. Preparative plan and information collection for
demonstration study and subsequent modelling
6. Preparation for expert mission 1 (demonstration study)
7. Organise expert mission 2 (finalise planning)
8. Coordinate and implement work needed for
demonstration site
9. Demonstration Tracer Study
10. Send staff for training
10.1 Site visits to previous project sites
(Philippines, Pakistan, Australia)
10.2 Staff training in Lead Country
11. Demonstration on selected site for first workshop in
China
12. Second workshop for training and review
13. National workshop/seminar for disseminating
information to relevant institutions in China (and other
countries).
14. Potential publications
15. New project proposal formulation
15.1 Standardisation of laboratory measurements
of metals in marine samples (ie round robin and
statistical analyses) Results to be published in an
international journal (multi-party participation)
15.2 Characterisation and source tracing of yellow
dust using radiotracers and/or trace elements (other
potential participants Korea, Mongolia, Japan,
Russia, Viet Nam).
16. Project formulation and finalisation. Selection of one
from 15.1 / 15.2 and submission to IAEA
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2003
2004
2005
x
x
x x
x
x x
x x x x x
x
x
x
x
x x
x x
x
x
x
A 4.2.3 India
Work Plan – India
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Madras Creek
Activity
1. Submission of proposal for participation in RAS/8/095
2. Project formulation meeting
3. Submission of country report
4. Agreement on project design and identification of
demonstration project
5. Assimilation of available existing data for the country
6. Collection of additional data for site 1 (to be decided)
as required
7. Collection of additional data for site 2 (to be decided)
as required
8. Mid-term report
9. Participation in first Regional Workshop
10. Organise national workshop to promote the project and
disseminate information to as many institutes as
possible.
11. Preparation of summary report on the first workshop
12. Development of relevant hydrodynamic and
AQUARISK models for sites 1 and 2.
13. Refinement and collection of further data for sites 1 and
2.
14. Participation in second regional workshop
15. Implementation of methodology for sites 1 and 2.
16. Final report.
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2003
2004
2005
x
x
x
x
x x
x x
x x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x
A 4.2.4
Indonesia
Work Plan – Indonesia
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Jakarta Bay
Activities
2003
1
1. Project proposal submission
2. Project Formulation meeting
3. Detailed work plan
4. Progress report
5. Consultancy with stakeholders and national authority
6. Data collection and sampling
7. Progress report
8. Regional training workshop (I)
9. Development of hydrodynamic model
10. Progress report
11. Expert mission
12. Regional training workshop (II)
13. Development of the ecological risk assessment model
and compilation of results
14. Dissemination of results to stakeholder
15. Final report
16. Participation in final project meeting
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2
x
3
2004
4
1
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
x
x
x
2005
4
1
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x
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3
x
x
x
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
A 4.2.5 Mongolia
Work Plan – Mongolia
RAS/8/095-9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Ulanbataar – Tuul River
Activity
1. Project formulation meeting
2. Collect data on water contamination
3. Collect data on sediment contamination
4. Apply to IAEA for support for sample analyses of
radioactive elements
5. Sample analyses
6. Collect National water pollution data
7. Collect flow and hydrologic data, flood data
8. Conduct hydrodynamic modelling of rivers or lakes
9. Conduct risk assessment modelling of rivers of lakes
10. Progress report
11. Attend Regional Training Workshops
12. Organise national workshop to promote the project and
disseminate information to as many institutes as
possible.
13. Apply to IAEA for training/fellowship/expert mission
to assist in modelling
14. Compile information and prepare and review final
report
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2003
2004
2005
x
x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x
x
x x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x
x
x
x
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x
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x
x
A 4.2.6 Myanmar
Work Plan – Myanmar
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: To be advised
Activity
1. Submission of Project Proposal for participation in
RAS/8/095/9001
2. Participation in Project formulation meeting
3. Submission of country report
4. Collection of marine samples
5. Monitoring of radioactivity of marine samples
6. Laboratory analysis of marine samples for Cs-137 and
Th-232
7. Organise national workshop to promote the project and
disseminate information to as many institutes as
possible.
8. Write progress report
9. Expert missions for training in hydrodynamic
modelling and use of tracer techniques.
10. Participation at the first regional workshop for training
and application of hydrodynamic and ecological risk
assessment modelling using data from radiotracing
demonstration project
11. Participation at the second regional workshop using the
models provided and Myanmar data
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2003
2004
2005
x
x
x
x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x
x
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x
x
x
x
x
x x
A 4.2.7 Philippines
Work Plan – Philippines
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Manila Bay
Activities
2003
2004
2005
3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1. Project Formulation meeting
2. Meeting with collaborating national institutions to define
& schedule details activities
3. Submission of IAEA expert request forms to IAEA
4. Compilation of existing data in preparation of the
hydrodynamic & risk assessment model
5. Initial sampling & measurement of contaminants
radionuclide concentrations in seawater & biota
6. Scientific visit to ANSTO/UNSW
7. Attendance of 1st Modelling Workshop & Tracing
Validation Demonstration
8. Submission of IAEA subcontract request forms to IAEA
9. Additional sampling & measurement of contaminants
radionuclide concentrations in seawater & biota
10. Scientific fellowship to ANSTO/UNSW
11. Submission of initial results
12. 2nd Modelling Training Workshop
13. Attend final project meeting
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
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x
x
x
x
x
A 4.2.8 Pakistan
Work Plan – Pakistan
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Activities
2003
2004
2005
3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1. Project Formulation meeting
2. Submission of expert request forms & two
subcontract forms to IAEA (organic analysis,
isotopic analysis, standards & ref. materials, supplies
& accessories) and scientific visit (NPC)
3 Expert missions
x
x
x
x
a. National planning meeting
b. National training workshop on sampling, analysis and
modelling on aquatic risk assessment
c. Upgrade of computer modelling facilities at nuclear institute
(PISTECH) for use of RMA and AQUARISK using data from
case studies by lead country etc
x
x
x
x
x
x
4. Organisation of National Planning Meeting (Nuclear
Institute, user institutions & IAEA experts)
x
x
a. Collection of background literature & data on contaminant
levels in seawater, biota & sediments
b. Selection of appropriate sampling sites
c. Preparatory work for coastal erosion & sediment transport
studies of Karachi, Ormara & Gawadar Coasts
d. Pool up facilities for National Program
e. Agreement on National project design
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
5. Upgrading of computer modelling facilities at Nuclear
Institute & end-user institutions (RMA, Aquarisk,
etc) & training of suitable personnel at Lead
Country/Training Workshops
6. Participation in Regional Workshops
7. Field Sampling and in-situ analysis and national
training event (expert mission):
a. Holding of National Training Event on collection of seawater,
sediments & biota samples for chemical, biological , isotopic
analysis and radiotracer experiments
b. Collection of seawater, sediments & biota samples
x
x
x
x
x
x
8. Sample analyses
a. chemical, biological, stable isotope & radioactivity of water,
sediment and biota samples
b. chemical & isotopic analysis of H2S & CH4 in Karachi
Harbour
9. Coastal erosion & sediment transport studies in
Omara & Gawadar Bay
10. Interpretation of field & laboratory isotopic,
chemical & biological data (Karachi Coast)
a. evaluation of isotope/chemical content of marine coastal food
web for development of conceptual model to explain
contaminant transport in marine coastal environment
b. model of bioaccumulation in staple aquatic food & impact on
population (NAA analysis of human hair samples)
c. use of RMA model for study of contaminant transport &
dispersion in coastal marine environment
d. use of AQUARISK for ecological risk assessment in coastal
marine environment
11. Radiotracer validation for sewage & effluent
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
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x
x
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x
dispersion / contaminant transport in Karachi
Harbour & Korangi Creek system
12. Compilation of field/laboratory data into a draft
National document/report of findings for use in RTC
(Component 3.3)
13. Participation in final project meeting, presentation &
discussion of draft National report of findings
13. Six monthly reports
14. Circulation of the final National report to end-user
institutions for implementation of recommendations
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Performance Indicators
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End-user meeting successfully held
Availability of background information from previous studies in term of bioaccumulation data for
use in successive field & laboratory work
Approval (for radiotracer injections) from Harbour/Nuclear authorities, etc
Successful pool-up of local in-kind/cash resources
Successful collaboration among members of nuclear institute, end-users & IAEA experts
Computer modelling laboratory established
Training of suitable personnel for use of RMA & AQUARISK through IAEA fellowships/expert
scientific visits/regional training courses
Sediment transport/coastal erosion radiotracer validation study performed
Final report on National studies compiled & circulated to end-user institutions
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x
A 4.2.9 Republic of Korea
Work Plan – Korea
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Yellow Sea
Activity
1. Project formulation meeting
2. Investigate hydrodynamic models
3. Select suitable model for demonstration
4. Collect data for hydrodynamic model and risk
assessment
5. Participate in tracer demonstration
6. Prepare workshop lectures on radiation risk assessment
and radiation transport in the environment for first
RTW
7. Select application area
8. Establish hydrodynamic model for Korean site using
validated parameters obtained using tracer data using
demonstration
9. Establish risk assessment model for Korean site
10. Develop accident scenarios and conduct risk
assessment
11. Organise national workshop to promote the project and
disseminate information to as many institutes as
possible.
12. Attend second RTW to further develop models and
present results
13. Prepare interim reports
14. Compile information and prepare and review final
report
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2003
2004
2005
x
x
x
x
x
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x
A 4.2.10 Thailand
Work Plan – Thailand
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Wain Estuary
2003
2004
2005
Activities
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1. Project Formulation meeting
x
2. Literature review
x
3. Selection of field site
4. Mathemetical modelling
a. Survey and collect data
x x x x
• Geological data
x x x x
• Hydrological data
x x x x
• Density of distribution of shrimp ponds.
x x
• data processing into the GIS
x
b. 1st Modelling Workshop & Tracing Validation Demo
x
c. Modelling software acquisition
x
d. Expert mission for design of field investigation
x x x x
e. Development of mathematical model for mass water
movement
x x x x
f. development of mathematical model for organic matter
and nutrients transport
x
g. Scientific visit/fellowship to ANSTO/UNSW
x x
h. 2nd Modelling Training Workshop
x x
e. Reporting
5. Water quality monitoring and assessment
x x x x
a. sampling of water and sludge discharged off the shrimp
ponds
x x x x
b. Analysis of pH, salinity, DO, BOD,COD, TKN,NH3,
NO3,NO2, and total P in water and sludge discharged off
the shrimp ponds
x x x x x x x x
c. sampling of waters, sediments, and sediment cores in the
bay
x x x x x x x x
d. Analysis of pH, salinity, DO, BOD,COD, TKN,NH3,
NO3,NO2, and total P in waters, sediments, and sediment
cores in the bay
x x
e. RUU contract analysis of 13C and 15N ratio in sediments
in the bay to determine sources of organic pollutants
x x x x
f. Analysis of 210Pb and 226Ra in sediment cores to
determine sedimentation rates and fluxes of sediment in
the bay
x x
g. Establish of distribution map of organic matters
andnutrients by using computer programme Surfer ® TM
x x
h. reporting
6. Monitoring of changes in ecological system
x x x x x x x x x x
a. Changes of chlorophyll
x x x x x x x x x x
b. Changes of bacteria
x x x x x x x x x x
c. Changes of benthos
x x x x x x x x x x
d. Changes of plankton
x x x x x x x x x x
e. Changes of shrimp’s disease
x x
f. Establish of ecological quality index
7. Ecological risk assessment using AQUARISK
x
programme
x
8. Participation in final project meeting
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A 4.2.11 Vietnam
Work Plan – Viet Nam
RAS/8/095/9001
“Improving Regional Capacity for Assessment, Planning and Responding to Aquatic Environmental
Emergencies”
Study Site: Cau River
Activity
1. Project formulation meeting
2. Identification of national institute/programme and
collection of existing data
3. Investigation of field site (Cau River)
4. Design of monitoring station and frequency
5. Water sampling and analysis of contaminant
concentrations in water and biota (depending on local
approval) at monitoring site
6. Send water samples to RRU (to be identified) for
radioisotope analysis
7. Send appropriate scientific team to 1st Regional
Training Workshop
8. Measure water levels and discharges at the monitoring
station
9. Training and national workshop on models as a
fellowship. To be discussed with national representative
to the IAEA.
10. Request expert mission to Vietnam
11. Applying models for assessment of pollution at
monitoring site.
12. Workshop on contamination model (2 nd Regional
Training Workshop)
13. Discuss model results with experts and users
14. Compile information and prepare and review final
report
15. Final meeting (if funded)
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2003
2004
2005
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Annex 5. Proposed regional demonstration sites
Thailand - Wain estuary
Impacts of aquaculture on river
 significant economically, mangroves
OAEP
 radiotracing staff & equipment
 support from organisation
Dept Environmental Quality & Promotion
 collaboration established with 3 yr
funding 2003-5
 currently working at site - data
collected
 biol/ecol/modelling staff
 laboratory & field equipment
Indonesia - Jakarta Bay
Pollutant plume modelling & risk analysis
 Hg - second Minamata, sediment sinks
 8 rivers flowing in, TENORM from
oil/fertiliser industry
BATAN
 radiotracing staff & equipment (needs
maintenance)
 prelim modelling work
Collaboration likely but not discussed
 National Oceanographic Res Inst.
 32 monitoring sites, water quality data
including metals, boat
University & provincial government
support
Viet Nam - Cau River
Industrial & mining wastes
 many sources and types
 no hydrodynamic modelling
 used for water supply & fisheries
Dept Water Resources Management
 project proposed but not yet funded
 sampling sites established
 stable isotope & tritium work on
surface - g/w interactions
 responsible for permits & licensing for
wastes
Collaboration - not yet discussed
 Dept of Water Res & Hydraulic
Works Management
 potential collaboration for toxicity
studies
 VINATOM - limited tracer capability
India - Thane Ck, Mumbai
Industrial waste
 POP’s, heavy metals, contaminated
sediments
 tidal flushing
 want hydrodynamic modelling
BARC
 radiotracing staff & equipment
 laboratory/analytical facilities
Collaboration
 not identified
China/Korea - Jiazhou Bay/Yellow Sea
Industrial waste + nuclear power stations
 trans-boundary issues - fisheries
industry, high population
 hydrodynamic modelling & databases
already available?
First Oceanography Institute
 Qingdao is national centre for marine
science in China
 strong links with national marine
science programme
KAERI
 expertise in atmospheric radionuclide
modelling - plans for marine work
 radiotracing staff and equipment interest in marine tracing
Likely other collaboration
 China-Korea Research Institute
 China Institute of Atomic Energy strong technical group to support
tracing/provide radioisotopes
 links with ecological research group
Bangladesh - Karnafully River
Industrial wastes
 many sources and types
 no hydrodynamic modelling
Radiation testing & monitoring lab
 radionuclide measurement
 sediment/biota exchange work
Collaboration - likely but not yet discussed
 Atomic Energy Centre - metals &
toxicity work
 Atomic Energy Res. Est - tracing
experience
 All organisations under same
chairman
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Annex 6.1. Revised Logical Framework Matrix for Component 3 of the AusAID Project Design Document.
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Narrative Summary
Verifiable Indicators
Means of Verification
Assumptions
Component 3: Radiological Pollution Assessment in Coastal Aquatic Environments
Develop capacity in RCA Member States to
assess, plan and respond to pollution in coastal
aquatic environments.
Output 3.1: Identification of
emergency or critical scenarios for
field demonstration projects.
Activities
1.
Prepare for Regional Project Formulation
Meeting.
2. Convene Regional Project Formulation
Meeting.
3. Identification of a suitable demonstration
project, agreement on project design and
approval of the environment management
plan. The environmental management
plan will include safety assessments for
the demonstration project within the Lead
Country and the Host Country. IAEA
assistance for safety assessment may be
required in the demonstration site Host
Country.
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Quantity: Hydrodynamic models and risk
assessments are prepared in participating
countries and verified for the demonstration
site.
Quality: All participants prepare a model and
radiotracing confirms the accuracy of one of
the model at the demonstration site.
Time: Month 3-36
Quantity: Twelve Member States attend
PFM in Sydney, July 2003.One demonstration
project designed for emergency or critical
scenarios. Emergency or critical scenarios
identified in each participating country.
Quality: PFM produces revised regional work
plan and regional framework matrix together
with revised national work plans.
Demonstration study site is selected. Project
design includes an environmental management
plan including safety assessments for the
demonstration project within the Lead Country
and the Host Country. IAEA assistance for
safety assessment may be required in the
demonstration site Host Country.
Time: Month 2-6
Inspection of models.
Inspection of databases of
contaminants in waters
and staple aquatic foods.
Inspection of project
records.
The demonstration project
will be evaluated and
approved by the Safety
Assessment Committees
of both the Host
Country(s) and the Lead
Country.
PFM report is prepared
and distributed to the
IAEA and copies to all
participants.
RCA Member States release
appropriately qualified
representatives to attend the PFM.
RCA Member States can identify
appropriate emergency or critical
scenarios for investigation.
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Narrative Summary
Output 3.2:Implementation of
Demonstration Projects
Activities
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Consultation with local environmental
and nuclear agencies and other
stakeholders.
Generate data from samples provided by
Host Country(s) if required, collate
required data and prepare formatted data
sets.
Undertake ecological risk assessment and
preparation of the hydrodynamic model.
Validation of the hydrodynamic model
using radiotracers.
Measure and model the bioaccumulation
of contaminants in staple aquatic foods
and assess the health impact on affected
human populations prepared.
Prepare a report of findings for use in the
regional training workshops in Output
3.3.
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Verifiable Indicators
Quantity: Expert mission to host country.
Establish datasets. Outputs of models based on
demonstration data. One validated
hydrodynamic model with associated
environmental risk assessment completed.
Monitoring data, of contaminant concentrations
in water and bioaccumulation into aquatic diet
items, for the demonstration site will be
collected and collated. If available, ecotoxicity
data for the local species would also be
preferred.
Quality: Models address high priority
environmental concerns of the host country(s)
for the demonstration project. The
environmental management plan, including
safety assessments for the demonstration
project within the Lead Country and the Host
Country, is approved. Comparison of model
results with radiotracer data and local
regulatory criteria.
Time: Month 9-28
Means of Verification
Report to IAEA on the
expert mission.
Inspection of dataset,
modelling and
radiotracing results and
distribution of a report to
all participants.
Assumptions
RCA Member States will provide
local support for the modelling and
validation work.
The environmental management
plan for the demonstration is
approved by the national competent
authority.
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Output 3.3: Technology transfer
Activities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Preparation and distribution of training
workshop materials, including
information on the theoretical basis for
the models.
Workshop planning. Distribution of RMA
hydrodynamic and AQUARISK
ecological risk assessment models to all
participants.
Regional training workshop.
3a Training in data requirements and
development and application of
hydrodynamic and ecological risk
assessment models by participants in the
regional training workshop.
3b. Training in validation of the models
based on the demonstration project
Expert missions.
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Verifiable Indicators
Quantity: Host Country will prepare
validated hydrodynamic and ecological risk
assessment models based on the demonstration
site. Other workshop participants will prepare
hydrodynamic and/or ecological risk
assessment models for their own country. Five
expert missions to selected participating
countries will be undertaken to assist
participants in the development and application
of site-specific data and modelling.
Quality: Radiotracing confirms model
validity for the demonstration site. Ecological
risk assessment will be undertaken using sitespecific data.
Time: Month 19-35
Means of Verification
Participation by all RCA
Member States in the
regional workshop.
Expert mission reports to
the IAEA and Lead
Country Coordinator.
Inspection of models.
Tracer study results will
be used as an indicator of
success of the
hydrodynamic model.
Site-specific criteria of
acceptability for
ecological risk will be
derived for each country.
Assumptions
RCA Member States make trainees
available.
RCA Member States identify
suitable problems for support
missions.
Annex 6.2 Revised Project WorkPlan and Budget.
Component 3: Radiological Pollution Assessment
in
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Output: Identification of emergency or critical
scenarios for field demonstration projects.
Indicative Activities
Prepare for Regional Project Formulation
Meeting. Regional Project Formulation
Convene
Meeting.
Agreement on project design and identification of
demonstration projects.
1w PFM at ANSTO
20 participants + 1
IAEA
Q3 2003
sub-total
Output: Implementation of demonstration Projects
Indicative Activities
Consultation with local environmental and nuclear agencies
1 w Expert Mission to
and other stakeholders.
region
Q2 2004
Ecological risk assessment and preparation of
2 x AUL
hydrodynamic models.
2w Expert Misssion to
region
Validation of hydrodynamic model.
2 x AUL plus Modeller Q3 2004
(travel in subcontract)
3.2.4
Model of bioaccumulation of contaminants in staple aquatic
foods and the impact on populations prepared.
3.2.5
Prepare report of findings for use in the regional training
workshop in Output 3.3.
Output: Technology Transfer
Indicative Activities
3.3.1
Preparation of training workshop material.
3.3.2
Workshop planning.
3.3.3
3.3.4
$82,620
$78,020
$47,160
Q4 2005
Q1 2006
Q1-Q2
2006
Sub-total
3.3
$82,620
$125,180
Q1 2005
Q2 2005
$167,580
Regional training workshop (1).
2 w RTW, 1 IAEA, 3
AUL
20 participants
Q3 2005
Regional training workshop (2).
1w RTW, 1 IAEA, 3
AUL
14 participants
Q3 2006
$84,642
5 x 1 w Expert
Missions to region
2 AUL experts
Q4 2005,
Q1-Q4
2006
$70,100
Development of hydrodynamic models with associated
contaminants impact models and verification by
participants in the regional training workshop.
3.3.5
Expert missions
3.3.6
Presentation of project outcomes.
1 w Expert mission plusQ4
preparation
2006
time
$5,260
Sub-total
Total
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$327,582
$535,382