1. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization (NEPIO) Anne Starz Nuclear Power Engineering

2. IAEA What’s important? Comprehensive – many stakeholders Integrated – coordinated planning Government Commitment – essential to long-term sustainability

3. IAEA NEPIO -- Example ? Other Stakeholders Regulators National Industries Educators Atomic energy orgs. Government Electricity Providers NEPIO coordinates across stakeholders, prepares a government decision

4. IAEA Nuclear Power Infrastructure Planning for effective, safe, secure, safeguarded nuclear power involves many Government Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Owner organization, Grid operator, Industry, Educational and research institutions How can all of these organizations be brought into the planning process? NEPIO is a way to coordinate

5. IAEA What could a NEPIO do? Phase One: Researches, studies, and makes policy recommendations on decision to launch nuclear power programme Phase Two: Coordinates infrastructure development across Gov’t, industry, owner/operator, regulator, etc.

6. IAEA NEPIO – Responsibilities in Phase 1 Study 19 issues Develop strategies Understand implications and possible resolutions Prepare for a Government decision (Milestone 1)

7. IAEA NEPIO – Example Structure for Phase 1

8. IAEA NEPIO – Responsibilities in Phase 2 Oversee or coordinate development of infrastructure to support the NPP project Many functions distributed to implementing organizations Plan for implementation Monitor progress and coordinate among the various implementing organizations – regulator, owner-operator

9. IAEA What happens to NEPIO over time? Nat. industry Atomic E.A. Regulators ? Stakeholders… Utilities Universities NEPIO Government Ministries & others Owner Operator Nuclear Regulator National Suppliers Phase 1Phase 2 MILESTONE 1 MILESTONE 2 NEPIO

10. IAEA NEPIO – Capabilities Picking the right director essential Trust and confidence of gov’t, industry and public Should be familiar with nuclear Leadership positions filled with local nationals, especially for stakeholder involvement Knowledge and understanding of culture, processes Use of consultants and contractors encouraged

11. IAEA Some Lessons Learned on Integrated Missions Common issues: human resources (filling the experience gap), financing, time pressures Sustained government commitment key More than one right answer Missions useful in identifying gaps and developing action plans