IAEA School for Drafting Regulations on Radiation Safety

IAEA School for Drafting Regulations on Radiation Safety - 2018 Georgian Legal Framework and Regulations for Radiation Safety Presented by: Ina Grigalashvili, Legal Officer Tamta Ratiani, Legal Officer Regulatory Body Name: LEPL Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety (ANRS) Georgia

Current status of the Radiation Safety Infrastructure Since 2006 More than 1200 licensed nuclear and radiation activities Sources regulated: Types of licensed activities since 2014 • For medical purposes – 206 licenses I Category – 2 sources • For industrial purposes – 15 licenses II Category – 39 sources III Category – 190 sources IV Category – 292 sources • For scientific purposes – 1 license • For providing service – 15 licenses • For transportation – 5 licenses V Category – 530 sources Radioactive Waste Storage and Disposal Facilities fall under the control of newly created Department – Radioactive Waste Management Department (RWMD) 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia 2

Current status of the Radiation Safety Infrastructure Since 2006 More than 1200 licensed nuclear and radiation activities Sources regulated: Types of licensed activities since 2014 • For medical purposes – 206 licenses I Category – 8 sources • For industrial purposes – 15 licenses II Category – 35 sources III Category – 185 sources IV Category – 292 sources • For scientific purposes – 1 license • For providing service – 15 licenses • For transportation – 5 licenses V Category – 530 sources Radioactive Waste Storage and Disposal Facilities fall under the regulatory control of Agency 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia 3

Current status of the Radiation Safety Infrastructure/cont’ LEPL – Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety is a sole governmental authority that regulates nuclear and radiation objects and activities in Georgia with shared responsibilities with different authorities outlined under the comprehensive law Authorizing nuclear and radiation activities; Conducting planned or unplanned inspections; Taking enforcement measures (limited); Controlling physical protection system for objects and radioactive substances; Participating in nuclear or radiological emergency measures; Fulfilling the obligations stemming from the international treaties; Taking measures for providing the general public with the information related to nuclear and radiation safety; Providing service in the framework of statutory competence. 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia 4

The Legal Pyramid Constitution of Georgia ANRS is not authorized to issue regulations – legal provisions with binding force International Treaties Law of Georgia (approved by the Parliament of Georgia) Decree of the Government of Georgia Order of the Minister of Georgia 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia 5

ANRS Structure, Independence, Staff… ANRS: a) Is not responsible before the authority having the responsibility of promoting nuclear and radiation activities; b) Bears the status of LEPL, which is an entity (authority) which independently performs its functions under the State control; c) Law of Georgia on annual state budget allocates sum of funding; allocated finances are governed by the Head of Agency; d) Number of staff members are determined under the Order of MERP (currently 25 Staff Members). 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Radiation Safety Georgia 6

An overview of the existing regulatory requirements (regulations and guides) Georgia is party to: • Early Notification and Assistance Conventions; • Joint Convention; • Convention and Amendment on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material; • Safeguards Agreement; • Non-Proliferation Treaty Two regulating Laws of Georgia • On Nuclear and Radiation Safety • On Radioactive Waste 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia In-house preparation for accession to the Convention on Nuclear Safety has already started bylaws 7

List of relevant radiation safety requirements and regulations Detailed regulations: implementing • Technical regulation on basic safety standards; • Technical regulation on radiation safety requirements in medical exposure; • Technical regulation on radiation safety requirements in industry, science and education; • Technical regulation on rules related to individual monitoring; • Technical regulation on radiation monitoring of scrap metal; • Technical regulation on rules of creating and maintaining departmental register; • Rules of conducting inspection 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Radiation Safety Georgia 8

Regulations development and approach 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety * Conducts legal expertize; * Makes decision of adopting Order; * In case of Ordinance or Law, submits to Government Georgia Government * Develops the draft Regulation; * Develops explanatory note; * Organizes public hearings; * Submits to Ministry Agency ANRS is in charge of drafting and reviewing legislative framework in the field of Nuclear and Radiation Safety in accordance with following order: * Sends to other governmental authorities and their opinions are agreed with the Ministry; * Makes decision on Adopting; * In case of Law – Parliament

Regulations development and approach/cont’ In case of Law, initiated draft regulations undergo: • Committee hearings; • Plenary Hearings. The main drafting approach is to implement IAEA Requirements/Standards/Guidelines into Georgian legislation at any level This approach is reflected into Association Agreement with EU ‘cooperation on nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, in accordance with the principles and standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the relevant international treaties and conventions concluded within the framework of the IAEA as well as in compliance with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community where applicable. ’ (subparagraph “k”, Art. 298) 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia

Current Activities IRRS Mission – 18 -28 Feb 2018 Mission outcomes: • Conclusion that Georgia has made significant progress in strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety • 26 Recommendations • 16 Suggestions • Glossary is prepared; • Corresponding amendments to BSS are drafted; • Accession process to Convention on Nuclear Safety. 2018 IAEA School for Drafting Regulations - Nuclear Safety Georgia 11

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