Development of Capable Owner/Operator

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Development of CapableOwner/Operator

• David Ward

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What is the Owner/Operator?

• The organisation which
• Invites bids for construction of NPP
• Selects the vendor/contractor
• Oversees construction of NPP
• Licences the NPP
• Commissions the NPP
• Operates NPP
• Maintains NPP

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What are the Characteristics of the
Owner/Operator?
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It can be Licensed

• It can be authorised by the nuclear regulator to
  operate NPP
• That is, it can hold a licence

• The licensed organisation carries ultimate
  responsibility for safety during the life of the
  plant

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It has a Strong Safety Culture

• The characteristics of the organisation
• and
• The attitudes of individuals
• ensure that
• Nuclear plant safety issues always receive proper
  attention

• Effective leadership by senior management is
  essential

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It has an Integrated Management System

• A single framework to address
• Safety
• Health Environment
• Security
• Quality
• Economic performance
• Social responsibility

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Able to Manage Growth and Change

• Starts as a small group of experts
• Expands to be able to place an order for an NPP.
• Expands to be able to apply for a licence for the
  NPP
• Recruits and trains staff to operate the NPP

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Technically competent

• Have sufficient skilled and trained staff to
• Operate the plant safely
• Understand all safety issues
• Take full responsibility for safety
• Satisfy the nuclear regulator

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Commercially Competent

• Has normal commercial discipline
• Controls costs
• Maximises income
• Makes a profit

• But
• Commercial attitude must not conflict with the
  priority given to safety

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IAEA guidance

• Document in preparation
• Initiating a Nuclear Power Programme
  Responsibilities and Capabilities of the
  Owner/Operator