1. IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency

2. IAEA Outline LEARNING OBJECTIVES REVIEW TEAM AND COUNTERPARTS Team Composition Qualification PREPARATORY PHASE Organization of the Mission Individual preparation REVIEW PHASE Teamwork and Meetings Communication with the host country POST MISSION ACTIVITIES Communication of the mission results Report finalization Feedback SUCESSFUL MISSIONS Attributes of successful IRRS missions SUMMARY USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles2

3. IAEA Learning objectives After finishing this lecture the trainee will: Know the various roles of the IRRS team members and of their counterparts from the host country Understand the responsibilities of each role in the different phases of an IRRS mission USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles3

4. IAEA The Team USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 4

5. IAEA The IRRS Review Team USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles5 The IRRS is performed by an international team of senior regulatory experts with broad knowledge of the regulation of nuclear and radiation safety and extensive related experience, often in specialized areas. The team comprises both designated IAEA staff and experienced international experts recruited from Member States and selected by the IAEA in consultation with the host country. International experts are usually experienced regulators, sometimes independent consultants or experts from TSOs As a general rule, IRRS missions typically include teams comprising 10-25 international experts.

6. IAEA Team composition USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles6 An IRRS Team, as appropriate, will include: Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator Review Area Facilitators (for large missions) Reviewers Observers with the agreement of the host country Administrative Support Host countries counterparts: Liaison Officer Reviewer Counterparts

7. IAEA Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 7

8. IAEA The Team Leader and his/her Deputy should be senior regulators from a Member State, experienced in the regulatory aspects of nuclear and/or radiation safety. They should have: a good knowledge of the relevant technical issues and an understanding of the wider peer-review process; the experience to reconcile varying points of view; experience as the chair of multi-disciplinary meetings; good team building and management skills. In addition the Team Leader should have: known leadership qualities; effective communication skills in English; previous IRRS experience. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles8 Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader

9. IAEA IAEA Supporting Staff USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 9

10. IAEA IAEA Supporting Staff The IAEA Coordinator and where required, the IAEA Deputy Coordinator are both drawn from IAEA staff. They should have: experience in the regulatory aspects of nuclear or radiation safety; experience in conducting international regulatory infrastructure reviews. IAEA Review Area Facilitators (for large or complex missions). They should have: good technical knowledge in their field; experience in the application of the IAEA safety standards and in the conduct of the review process. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles10

11. IAEA Reviewer / Observer USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 11

12. IAEA Reviewer IRRS Reviewers are recruited from Member States and should be experienced regulators and experts in specific topics. No one from the host country may be included in the IRRS Review Team. The Reviewers should have: good technical knowledge together with an appreciation of the ‘bigger picture’; good report-writing skills; a sense of responsibility for the mission as a whole; the ability and willingness to work in a team; good communication skills; good verbal and written English. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles12

13. IAEA Observer The main purpose of an Observer taking part in an IRRS mission is to provide another Member State’s regulatory body with first-hand insight into the IRRS process. The scope of the Observer’s involvement is agreed prior to the start of the mission. Typically he: participates/attends the IRRS team activities; prepares notes concentrating on aspects of benefit to the observer’s own country. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles13

14. IAEA Host Country Counterparts USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 14

15. IAEA Liaison Officer The Liaison Officer is the most important link with the team and the host country. She/he should have: the characteristics of a team leader in order to access resources, and have credibility with host country officials, staff and IRRS reviewers; good overview of the national regulatory infrastructure; knowledge on all matters relating to the IRRS; a good understanding of what the host country has provided for the mission. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles15

16. IAEA Review Area Counterpart A Counterpart is a senior staff member of the host regulatory body who is the primary contact with the reviewer(s) for a particular area of review throughout the mission. She/he should have: responsibility in the host regulatory body that corresponds to the area(s) of review. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 16

17. IAEA The Mission USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 17

18. IAEA The Mission USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles18 Preparatory Phase Review Phase Post Mission Activities

19. IAEA Preparatory Phase USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 19

20. IAEA Preparatory Phase: Coordinator The IAEA Coordinator organizes the mission and the selection of the team members. He is responsible for: serving as official IAEA liaison with the host country; organizing a briefing for the host country on the IRRS process and determining the scope of the mission; developing the detailed work plan for the mission; identifying appropriate team members, in conjunction with the Team Leader; managing resources, such as financial arrangements, travel coordination, special equipment and logistics; providing team members with appropriate pre-mission information. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles20

21. IAEA Preparatory Phase: Team The Team Leader is involved in important decisions that have to be taken during the preparatory phase. In conjunction with the IAEA Coordinator he is responsible for: identifying appropriate team members based on the established work plan; communicating with team members in order to ensure adequate preparation and information. Each IRRS Review Team Member will: review and familiarize themselves with the ARM; Provide a written advance feedback on the assigned review area(s). USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles21

22. IAEA Preparatory Phase: Host Country The Liaison Officer is the main contact and focal point with the Team Leader and IAEA Coordinator in the preparatory phase. She/he is responsible for: Arranging logistics, administration, scheduling and documentation; being the conduit between the IRRS team and the regulatory body. The review area Counterparts are responsible for: leading the preparation of the written responses to the IRRS questionnaire in their specific subject area(s); ensuring that the relevant documentation is provided as part of the Advance Reference Material. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles22

23. IAEA Review Phase USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 23

24. IAEA Review Phase: Team Leader The Team Leader leads the IRRS mission. During the mission she/he is responsible for: assigning tasks and responsibilities to the team members; ensuring that the team works in a consistent and cohesive manner; developing an overall picture of the effectiveness of the regulatory system of the host country; ensuring that the objectives of the IRRS are met; leading the main meetings during the mission; participating in any press conference; serving as IRRS liaison with the government/regulatory body and external stakeholders. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles24

25. IAEA Review Phase: Deputy Team Leader The Deputy Team Leader shares leadership responsibilities with the Team Leader. She/he is responsible for: conducting daily team coordination meetings; assisting the Team Leader with the initial team meeting, entrance meeting and exit meeting; assisting the IAEA Coordinator with preparation of the preliminary IRRS report; participating in any press conference; undertaking roles as assigned by the IRRS Team Leader (e.g. he can support the review of an area in smaller missions). USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles25

26. IAEA Review Phase: IAEA Staff Members The IAEA Staff Members provide guidance and support to the IRRS Team. The IAEA Coordinator is responsible for: supporting consistency with other missions; ensuring policy issues are adequately addressed; collating the preliminary report and preparing the executive summary with the assistance of the DTL. The IAEA Deputy Coordinator /Review Area Facilitators are responsible for: providing expertise and support to team members with regard to application of IAEA safety standards; serving as a reviewer as assigned by the Team Leader; Supporting the preparation of the preliminary report. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles26

27. IAEA Review Phase: Reviewers The Reviewers conduct the peer review as directed by the Team Leader. They are responsible for: reviewing the assigned review areas against IAEA safety standards; taking the lead during the interviews with their review area counterparts; participating in the IRRS team meetings; evaluating their observations and jointly reviewing with the team all findings; providing input to the preliminary report daily; reviewing the completed preliminary report. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles27

28. IAEA Review Phase: Host Country The Liaison Officer has a key role in the effective coordination of the mission. The role includes: being the main contact and conduit with the IRRS Team and the regulatory body; assisting in regulatory staff appreciation of what the mission entails; attending team meetings throughout the mission. The review area Counterparts are responsible for: participating in the review related to their area(s); providing complete and correct information and facilitating understanding; providing a coordination function and calling in specialist staff as required. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles28

29. IAEA Post Mission Phase USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 29

30. IAEA Post Mission Phase The Post Mission Phase is mainly conducted by the Team Leader and the Coordinator. The IAEA Coordinator is responsible for: preparing the draft report based on the preliminary report and comments received; submitting the draft report to the host country for comments. finalizing the report based on the comments received The Team Leader is responsible for: coordinating with the regulatory body and the IAEA Coordinator to prepare public information; conferring on appropriate changes to the draft report in consultation with the team members. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles30

31. IAEA Successful Missions USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 31

32. IAEA Successful Missions An IRRS Mission is successful when: It is a peer review and not an inspection; The Reviewers work as a team; The Review Team is well trained and well prepared; The Report reflects an overall picture of the status of the host country's regulatory system in relation to the IAEA safety standards; The recommendations and suggestions are useful to improve the regulatory system; The Review team observes different approaches to regulatory oversight and broadens its knowledge. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles32

33. IAEA Summary USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles 33

34. IAEA Summary The Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader lead the mission and ensure that the objectives of the IRRS are met; The IAEA Coordinator supports consistency with other missions and leads activities before and after the mission ; The IAEA Staff Members provide guidance and support to the Review Team; The Reviewers conduct the peer review; The Host Country provides the necessary information to the team. USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles34

35. IAEA THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION USNRC IRRS Training - Responsibilities and Roles35 Photo: V. Friedrich This activity is conducted by the IAEA, with funding by the European Union. The views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission