1. Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants in Pakistan
MUHAMMAD RAHMAN
Director (Directorate of Nuclear Safety)
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority

2. PNRA Licensing Basis
Under section 20 of PNRA Ordinance, PNRA is empowered to grant authorization which states that “The Authority may, on application made to it accompanied by such information and documents, as may be prescribed by regulations, grant an authorization for carrying out of such activities as are specified in the authorization for such period as it may specify.
Accordingly PNRA has established its regulatory framework for the licensing/authorization of nuclear installations named as “Regulations for Licensing of Nuclear Installation(s) in Pakistan-PAK/909”.

3. PNRA Regulated Facilities
Nuclear Installations and Nuclear Grade Equipment Manufacturer
Nuclear Medical Centers & Agriculture Research Centers
X-Ray Machines , Diagnostic Radiology & Irradiators used for sterilization of medical equipment
Industrial Radiography & Industrial applications of radiation

4. PNRA Regulations Technical Regulations
Regulations on Radiation Protection (PAK/904)
Regulations on the Safety in NPP Site Evaluation (PAK/910)
Regulations for the Safety of NPP Design (PAK/911)
Regulations on the Safety of NPP Quality Assurance (PAK/912)
Regulations on the Safety of NPP Operation (PAK/913)
Regulations on Management of a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (PAK/914 )
Regulations on Radioactive Waste Management (PAK/915)
Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (PAK/916)

5. Administrative Regulations
PNRA Regulations
Administrative Regulations
Regulations on Licensing Fee (PAK/900)
Regulations for Licensing of Nuclear Installations (PAK/909)
Regulations for Licensing of NPP Equipment Manufacturers (PAK/907)
Regulations for Licensing of Radiation Facilities other than Nuclear Installations (PAK/908)
PNRA Enforcement Regulations (PAK/950)

6. Licensing Stages for Nuclear Power Plants
Site
Registration
Construction Licence
Permission for Commissioning
Loading of nuclear material in the system
Operating
Licence
Annual
Renewal
Revalidation
Authorization for Decommissioning
Closure/
Removal from Regulatory Control
Control
PNRA Licensing Stages

7. Applicable Nuclear Safety and Security Standards
All nuclear installations, for the purposes of siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning/closure, shall conform to the existing PNRA regulations.
In areas where the PNRA regulations are not available, relevant latest US Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations shall be deemed to be applicable. Alternately, the licensee may choose to follow the latest revisions of the applicable IAEA Safety and Security Standards.
In case the nuclear safety and security standards of another country are proposed to be followed, the applicant/licensee shall demonstrate to the entire satisfaction of the Authority that the standards, proposed to be followed, offer the same or better standards of safety, security, quality and reliability than would have been offered by the nuclear safety and security standards mentioned above.

8. Design and Safety Criteria
The licensee is required to establish design and safety criteria and obtain PNRA approval
Comprising a list of standards and practices to be followed such as
Requirements to be followed (Regulations, IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards, 10CFR, etc.)
Regulatory and Safety Guides (PNRA, IAEA, NRC)
Industrial Codes and Standards (International)
Experience Feedback & Practices to be followed

9. Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements
Site Registration
Construction
License
Permission for
Commissioning
Application
Site Evaluation Report (SER)
No Objection Certificates (NOC) from relevant government departments
Quality Assurance Program for Siting
Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR)
Design PSA of full power internal initiating events (for NPPs only)
Quality Assurance Program for design and construction phases
Commissioning Program
Quality Assurance Program for Commissioning Phase

10. Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements
Permission to Introduce
Nuclear Material (FLP)
Operating License
(OL)
Revalidation of
operating license
FSAR
QAP for Operation
Physical protection program
Radioactive waste management program
Emergency Preparedness Plans
Initial decommissioning plan
Environmental monitoring program
Radiation protection program
PSA Level-1
PSI/ISI program
Result of Commissioning
tests
Update of all
documents submitted
for FLP
Latest reports
of periodic safety
review (PSR)

11. Licensing Stages & Submission Requirements
Licensing Beyond
Design Life
License for Decommissioning
Or Closure
Removal from
Regulatory Control
Latest reports of Periodic Safety Review
Update of all licensing sub-missions required for OL
PSA Level 1 Plus based on actual plant data (for NPPs only)
Decommissioning Program
Final decommissioning Plan
Radioactive waste management program
Technical specifications during decommissioning
Physical protection program
Environmental monitoring program
Radiation protection program
Emergency Preparedness
Plan (EPP)
Decommissioning completion report
Final radiological
survey report

12. Licensing Process Yes No No Yes Submission of Safety Case Safety
Regulations
License
Conditions
Inputs from
inspections
Inputs of
consultants
Review & Assessment
Case Acceptable
Yes No
Comments sent
Responses received
Actions taken
and reports submitted
Regulatory Position prepared
Conduct of Review Meetings
Actions identified
Issuance of
Authorization
Issues Resolved No
Yes

13. Regulatory Oversight During Different Phases
PNRA has established a well defined Regulatory Oversight Process which will be effectively used during different phases/stages of nuclear installation.
For the assessment and analysis of documents submitted by licensee during different phases of nuclear installation as regulatory requirement are subjected to the process of review and assessment and results of these review & assessment are being followed-up, documented and recorded for regulatory compliance during all phases of nuclear installation.
Similarly, inspection & enforcement are carried out to ensure compliance with the national regulations, licence and licensing conditions, and commitments made by the applicant/licensee for the safety of nuclear power plants.

14. Regulatory Inspections
Manufacturing
Construction
Commissioning
Operation
Decommissioning
Inspectors ensures
Conformity with the actual conditions
Compliance with
PNRA regulations
Licensing submissions
Terms and conditions of the license
Inspection
Program
Includes third party inspections and inspections at manufacturing works

15. Conclusion
PNRA Licensing process is quite effective and is in accordance with international standards.
PNRA always believe on proven technology and processes.
So for PNRA issued Operating Licenses to three operational NPPs.
Two construction licenses has been issued to two NPPs.

16. THANK YOU