The 58th IAEA General Conference
Arab Network for Nuclear Regulators Meeting
23th September, 2014
The Egyptian Nuclear & Radiological
Regulatory Authority
(ENRRA)
By
Prof. Mohamed Reda Ezz El-Din
ENRRA Chairman
CONTENTS
 Egyptian Nuclear & Radiation infrastructure
 Egyptian Nuclear & radiation Law no. (7) of 2010
 Egyptian Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA):
 Vision
 Mission
 ENRRA policy
 Structure
 Arab Network for Nuclear Regulators (ANNUR)
 Egypt and ANNUR
EGYPTIAN
NUCLEAR & RADIATION INFRASTRUCTURE
BACKGROUND
 For more than 58 years, Egypt has benefited from the peaceful
applications of atomic energy:
• Nuclear and radiation facilities.
• Research and development activities.
• Radiation applications and uses of radioactive sources.
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
 First Research Reactor ETRR-1 (2 MW)
 Second Research Reactor ETRR-2 (22 MW)
 Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Pilot Plant FMPP
 Nuclear Fuel Research and Development Laboratory
 Molybdenum Production Unit
 Hydrometallurgy Pilot Unit
 Nuclear Chemistry Building
 Locations Outside Facilities (LOF)
Currently; Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA) owns and operate all nuclear
facilities in Egypt
RADIATION FACILITIES & RADIOACTIVE SOURCES
 Two Gamma Irradiators (one in operation up to 1,000,000 Ci
in commissioning phase; designed for 2,000,000 Ci
60Co)
 Radioactive Sources (different applications)
• Treatment of cancers,
• Industrial uses,
• Oil & Gas exploration and development
Currently, over 6000 known radioactive sources are used in Egypt.
60Co
& one
EMBARKING NUCLEAR POWER
 Egypt is going to launch its Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) Program for
electricity generation. Our plan is to launch 4000 MWe by the end of
2027.
 Since the government declaration on October 29, 2007; several organized
activities have been initiated locally and with a cooperation with IAEA
(Egypt – IAEA
integrated work plan) and others countries and
international organizations.
 The minister cabinet decided in October 2013 to complete working in the
Egyptian Nuclear power program.
EGYPTIAN
NUCLEAR & RADIATION LAW NO. (7) OF 2010
EGYPTIAN NUCLEAR & RADIATION LAW
 The Egyptian Nuclear and radiation Law no. 7 of 2010 was promulgated on
March 29th, 2010. The Law covering safety, security, safeguards,
emergency and liability for the whole peaceful applications of atomic
energy.
 The law stipulates that all nuclear and radiation facilities, practices and
activities in the Arab Republic of Egypt shall exclusively be restricted
to peaceful purposes.
 The executive regulation of the law issued in 2011.
EGYPTIAN NUCLEAR & RADIOLOGICAL REGULATORY
AUTHORITY
(ENRRA)
 Vision
 Mission
 ENRRA policy
 Structure
ENRRA
The Law no. 7 of 2010 established an independent body known as
“Egyptian
Nuclear
&
Radiological
Regulatory
Authority
(ENRRA)”, having a public juridical personality, reporting to the Prime
Minister, having an independent budget and centrally located in Cairo.
VISION
To be a distinguished regulatory authority on the national, regional
and international level for nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear
security and safeguards
MISSION
Article (12) of the law states that “the authority shall carry out all
regulatory and control works related to the nuclear or radiation
activities using the atomic energy for the peaceful purposes, to ensure
the security and safety of human, property and environment from the
risks of exposure to ionizing radiation”.
ENRRA POLICY
 ENRRA’s main target is protecting individuals, property, and the
environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
 Recognizing that the priority for nuclear ad radiation safety without being
influenced by economic or any other aspects.
 Relying on national legislation, international standards and expertise, national
and international best practices in implementing its duties.
 Relying on transparency and credibility of the information related to nuclear
and radiological activities to strengthen the public confidence and media.
ENRRA POLICY
Conts.
 Working on the implementation of the international obligations pursuant to the
ratified treaties and conventions.
 Working on establishing an honest and open dialogue with licensees and
maintaining the close ties with the relevant competent authorities and the
relevant regional and international authorities and organizations.
 Working on the development of its practices and its competence performance
and improvement of the nuclear and radiological regulatory requirements
 Working on provide all the employees’ needs, which enable them to perform
their duties effectively and efficiently.
ENRRA POLICY
Conts.
 Take decisions independently and objectively and in full in accordance with
national legislation and the public interest.
 Working on the implementation of corrective measures against violation
 Working on the enhancement, support, and development of science and
technology related to nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear security, and nuclear
safeguards.
STRUCTURE
Central Nuclear and
Radiological
Emergency Chamber
Supreme Committee for
Nuclear & Radiological
Emergency
ENRRA
Central Laboratories
(Chairman of the Board)
National Network for
Radiological
Monitoring
ENRRA
(Vice Chairman)
Radiation Sources
& Facilities Safety
Sector
Nuclear
Facilities Safety
Sector
Nuclear Safeguards
& Nuclear Security
Sector
Research &
Development
Activities
(Internal TSO)
ARAB NETWORK FOR NUCLEAR REGULATORS
(ANNUR)
OBJECTIVES
• Pooling, analysing and sharing existing and new knowledge and information on nuclear
safety, security and Safeguards.
• Facilitation of cooperation between Arab, regional and International nuclear bodies.
• Creation of human network and cyber community.
• Capacity building system to share knowledge and experience between regulators in Arab
countries.
• Enhancement of nuclear safety infrastructures in Arab countries.
• Assuring and upgrading safety of nuclear installations in Arab countries.
• Provide regulatory insights to nuclear safety issues specific to Arab countries.
HIERARCHY
Plenary
(Representatives of Arab States)
Steering
Committee
TWG 1
TWG 2
TWG 3
TWG 4
TWG 5
TWG 6
Strengthening
infrastructure
and capacity
building
Legislation
and
Regulations
frameworks
Emergency
preparedness
and response
Radioactive waste
management and
disposal of spent
fuel
Safety,
Security and
Safeguards
Information
Technology
EGYPT & ANNUR
 Egypt is a founded member in the Arab Network for Nuclear
Regulators (ANNUR) within the Arab Atomic Energy Authority
(AAEA).
 Egypt chaired the working group on Nuclear Safety, Security and
safeguards (TWG 5) and on waste management (TWG 4).
 Egypt is keen to participate in all the events organized under the
umbrella of ANNUR to share experience and best practices.
Thanks for your attention