1. Outcomes of the Mediterranean project INT9176 Technical Meeting of the International Project CRAFT Part II Vienna, 28.09.2015.

2. Outline Overview of regulatory framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina Policy on the safety of ionizing radiation sources Strategy of RWM Regulation on RWM Remaining challenges INT9176 Mediterranean Project Safety Case 2

3. Interest of Bosnia in INT9176 Strengthening Cradle-to-grave Control of Radioactive Sources in the Mediterranean Region To establish a national Strategy for radioactive waste and DSRS management To help out the establishment of national regulatory infrastructure for DSRS management and consequently contribute to strengthen the cradle-to-grave control of radioactive sources in the country 3

4. Interest of Bosnia in INT9176 To discuss options for safe management of DSRS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with international standards To raise awareness of best DSRS management practices among all the relevant stakeholders To review and assist in the development of a national regulation for the safe management of DSRS 4

5. Bosnia and Herzegovina population around 3.8 million and area of a little over 50.000 km 2 5

6. Background Council of Ministers – state level government SRARNS – single regulatory authority IAEA Member State from 1995 Potential candidate for EU membership Two administrative entities and a State district Entities have their governments 6

7. Use of radiation Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country that has no nuclear power plants, nuclear research reactors and uranium mines, nor in the near future plans to build them Radioactive materials (sealed and unsealed) are used in medical, industry and research activities Significant number of old lightning rods with sealed radioactive sources installed on various buildings - possible DSRS / orphan sources 7

8. Regulatory control Since the declaration of independence in 1992, different organizational structures were in place for the control of radiation sources, but without good results in practice There was no clear separation of the regulatory functions from promotion of regulated practices Current status Law on Radiation and Nuclear Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2007) Effectively independent regulatory body 8

9. Legislative and regulatory background Law on Radiation and Nuclear Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2007) Policy on the safety and security of sources of ionizing radiation (2012) Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management is ratified (31.10.‘12) Strategy on RWM published in January 2014 Regulation on RWM published in August 2015

10. Legal and regulatory framework Provisions of the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, and its guidance, are included in regulations EURATOM directives Coherence between laws, policies, strategies, other laws and ordinances and the regulations 10

11. SRARNS The areas of responsibilities include regulating:  radiation and nuclear safety  radioactive waste safety  transport safety  safeguards  security  emergency preparedness and response  environmental monitoring  maintenance of national registers No overlapping of regulatory responsibilities in safety with other institutions 11

12. Policy Policy on the safety of ionizing radiation sources in Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopted in June of 2012 by the Council of Ministers Prepared largely by SRARNS and reviewed through the INT9176 project 12

13. Content of Policy a) prime responsibility b) the role of institutions c) management d) justification of activities e) optimization of protection f) limitation of risks to individuals g) protection of present and future generations 1. General policy objectives 2. Main objectives of the Safety and Security 3. Main Safety and Security principles h) prevention of accidents i) emergency preparedness and response j) protective actions k) graded approach l) threat assessment m) multilevel protection measures n) Data confidentiality 13

14. a) radiation safety policy b) nuclear safety policy c) policy on the safe management of radioactive waste d) safe transport of radioactive material e) security of radioactive and nuclear material 4. Specific Policies 5. Policy implementation 6. Strategic and operation plans Content of Policy 14

15. Policy on the RWM safety Policy on the safe management of RW, elements: -In accordance with international standards, the SRARNS shall establish a regulatory framework for safe management of RWM -The SRARNS authorizes technical services for safe management of RW. Such authorized services shall be responsible for the implementation of measures and activities regarding the RWM, including collection, transport, packaging, handling, conditioning, storage and final disposal 15

16. Elements of the RWM Policy -The responsibility for RW shall rest with the authorization holder until the RW is being taken over by the technical service authorized for RWM -The authorization holder generating RW shall be responsible for the implementation of measures with the aim of generating minimal amounts of radioactive waste -Radioactive waste shall not be imported in BiH 16

17. Elements of the RWM Policy -All activities related to the RWM shall be carried out openly and transparently, and the public shall have access to the information insofar as it does not violate national laws, security and defense -The SRARNS, with relevant stakeholders, shall seek to resolve the issue of permanent disposal of radioactive waste Implementation of this policy shall be ensured through appropriate strategic and operational plans 17

18. Strategy of RWM Centralized RWM, one storage facility, owned by the state, appropriate type and design, for all institutional and non-institutional waste Authorization of the operator of the Central Storage Facility (independent RWM operator) Regulation on RWM (authorization and safe manag.) RW generated by previous practices, including DSRS in interim storages, and RLRs will be collected in Central Storage Facility for conditioning and storage 18

19. Strategy of RWM Generators of the radioactive waste will pay fees for RW and DSRS storage SRARNS will explore options of sending/exporting DSRS for recycling to adequate facilities abroad SRARNS and technical services (operator) are responsible for implementation of the Strategy Final disposal in the country is not yet considered 19

20. Disposal overview The SRARNS, with relevant stakeholders, will seek to address the issue of permanent disposal of radioactive waste Possibility of agreement with a country that possesses the appropriate capacity for the reception and processing of radioactive waste or other appropriate means Export of existing DSRS if financially justifiable Otherwise disposal in the country 20

21. Regulation on RWM Subject: This regulation provides for the mandatory measures in radioactive waste and DSRS management; the responsibility for the RWM; RW charaterization; the way of classification, processing, storage, and keeping records of radioactive waste; Safety Case and its elements, as well as other important matters related to the waste management.

22. Regulation on RWM, content METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RWM: waste acceptance criteria, minimization of amount of RW, processing, conditioning, waste package, temporary storage at user premise, storage to decay, clearance from regulatory control, discharges, storage, requirements for RW storage facility, decommissioning

23. Compliance with Regulation In the event the existing facilities can not comply with the regulation an evaluation will be made of thier safety and safety upgrades shall be made as required by regulatory body

24. Register of radiation sources Inventory of all sources in use has been verified IAEA’s Regulatory Authority Information System RAIS 3.3 web Acceptable database for all regulatory activities, including the state register of sources, both in use and spent/disused SRARNS establishes and maintains a separate register of radioactive waste within the National Register of Radiation Sources 24

25. DSRS management infrastructure Until 1992, all RW and DSRS was sent to Vinca institute in former Yugoslavia One operational temporary storage facility operated by Institute for Public Health FBiH (new Safety Case finalized) Another temporary storage out of operation (BL) 6 interim storages, at users‘ premises 25

26. Situation of storages Situation of/in interim storages varies from very good to poor (mostly secured, but safety issues could arise) Inventory is known, verification is necessary Part of the waste is approperately conditioned (stored in drums) Part of storage areas is occupied by sources with whole associated equipment Reevaluation of safety according to the new regulation

27. BOH’s benefits of the INT9176 Strengthening of legal and regulatory framework for the management of sealed radioactive sources, both in use and disused State policy on the safety of ionizing radiation sources was revised under the project to address management of radioactive waste and DSRS National strategy of radioactive waste management was developed and reviewed Regulation on radioactive waste and DSRS review 27

28. BOH’s benefits of the INT9176 Development of the safety case for the existing storage facilities was discussed, and the decision was to reevaluate their safety through the licensing process envisaged in the new regulation on DSRS and radioactive waste management Safety Case document for a temporary storage facility was developed and peer-reviewed Awareness of radioactive waste and DSRS was further raised in the country 28

29. BOH’s benefits of the INT9176 Training in the area of predisposal DSRS management for staff of regulatory body and operator Preparation of an action plan for reduction of interim storages number and subsequent conditioning 29

30. Remaining challenges Independent review of the Safety Case by Regulatory body (and its update) To decide the final option for disposal of DSRS, through a feasibility study Draft of regulation on safe disposal Regulatory control of predisposal and disposal facilities (authorisation, inspection) Thorough self-assessment and identification of the existing gaps 30

31. Safety Case review Officially begins with the Safety Case submission Review of content, purpose and scope Quality of data (input, output) Applied models, scenarios, calculations Compliance with requirements, criteria 31

32. Conclusion BOH used a unique opportunity to start from „zero“ and build a new regulatory system, taking into account the latest international standards and good practices, providing a firm framework for radiation safety An indispensable contribution to the strengthening of regulatory framework and cradle-to-grave control of sealed radioactive sources was provided to BOH by the IAEA and interregional project INT9176

33. BOH SAFETY CASE 33

34. Thank you for your attention! 34