Vienna, June 29, 2022 (WAM)-United Arab Emirates publishes its 4th National Report on Compliance with the Obligations of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management did.
The United Arab Emirates is a party to the Joint Treaty, which is hosting the 7th Review Conference at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
The National Report describes the legislative and regulatory steps taken by the United Arab Emirates to fulfill its obligations related to the Treaty of Union.
The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Authority (FANR) has issued and drafted six regulations, including requirements for radioactive waste management such as “Radiation protection and pre-disposal radioactive waste management in nuclear facilities” and “Decommissioning of facilities”. , “Decommissioning Trust Fund”.
Such efforts reflect the UAE’s commitment to nuclear energy policy in 2008, with plans to develop an integrated waste management system that reflects the highest standards of international practice.
The report also covers options for spent fuel and radioactive waste management. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and its affiliates have designed the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant to use spent fuel for all units. In addition, the entities involved are working on exploring long-term spent fuel management options in a variety of scenarios.
The delegation also presented the steps taken to address non-nuclear radioactive waste generated from medical and industrial facilities throughout the UAE. Currently, more than 2,000 licensees use regulated substances, and UAE radiation sources are used in the medical, industrial, educational, and oil and gas industries.
In addition, the UAE delegation announced the efforts of domestic stakeholders to build Emiratis capabilities in the nuclear sector in collaboration with several UAE education and training institutions. In the past. An intensive training program was conducted to qualify and gain experience in the knowledge-intensive nuclear sector. FANR has also certified approximately 157 reactor operators / reactor operators qualified to operate nuclear power projects over the past four years.
“The UAE is committed to adopting the highest standards of safety and fulfilling its international obligations from the first day of embarking on the Nuclear Energy Program,” said the UAE Permanent Representative of the IAEA, who gave the UAE presentation. Ambassador Hamad Al-Kabi said. “The Fourth National Report on the United Arab Emirates is a national report to share with the public and international community our plans to manage spent fuel and radioactive waste and ensure the safety of people and the environment. It is a joint effort of the stakeholders of the United Arab Emirates. ”
The delegation of the United Arab Emirates is headed by the Ambassador of Arcavi to the IAEA, and also represents national nuclear officials such as the Federal Office for Nuclear Regulation, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and the Nawa Energy Company (NAWAH).
The Joint Treaty on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management came into force in 2001 and for all Parties from the radioactivity and other hazards that could be caused by spent nuclear power plants. He called for measures to protect people and the environment. Fuel and radioactive waste.
Parties submit to the IAEA Review Conference every three years a national report explaining the steps taken to fulfill the obligations of the Joint Treaty. The United Arab Emirates joined the Treaty of Union in 2009.
