1. Actions Needed to Move Forward
Hans Steinhauer, Director General, GRS
Board Member, ETSON

2. Actions Needed to Move Forward
Enhanced interaction within regional TSO networks
Extension of global outreach
Focus of technical cooperation
Challenges Faced by TSOs in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Security - Tokyo Oct. 2010

3. Enhanced interaction within regional TSO networks
Effective legal and contractual frameworks
Efficient modes of interaction and cooperation
Functional internal coordination
Consistent external appearance
Proposal: The IAEA could develop an IRRS concept for TSOs and also for TSO networks. This could be done by setting up a respective working group with representatives from TSOs, networks and regulators, coordinated by the IAEA.
Challenges Faced by TSOs in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Security - Tokyo Oct. 2010

4. Extension of global outreach
Contact to other networks and TSOs (e.g. ETSON to ANSN and JNES)
Identification of areas of common interest
Evaluation of TSO performance
Establishment of Codes of Conduct
Proposal: The objective of the aforementioned actions should be the establishment of a global TSO forum. The IAEA should support and coordinate these efforts. The next conference could be a good occasion to set up such a global TSO forum.
Challenges Faced by TSOs in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Security - Tokyo Oct. 2010

5. Focus of technical cooperation
Harmonization of nuclear safety,
Enhancement of contributions to R&D programs and to GNSSN
Consolidation of shared training and tutoring
Proposal: These efforts have potential benefits for newcomer states. The IAEA could integrate these activites into a comprehensive concept to support newcomer states in building up their own TSO capabilities.
Challenges Faced by TSOs in Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Security - Tokyo Oct. 2010