Sponsor: Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana
Period of Consultations: Sun May 25, 2025 to Fri June 27, 2025 The purpose of the Commissioning Regulations for Nuclear
Installations in Ghana is to ensure the safe operation of nuclear
installations like nuclear power plants by verifying that facilities meet
design and safety requirements specified in the Safety Analysis Report (SAR)
and licensing conditions. It ensures that nuclear installation meets safety
requirements, are constructed according to the design intended for safety and
provide assurance that the plant is ready for operation.
It also clarifies the roles of operators, engineers,
contactors and the regulatory body. It improves safety culture by stating the
procedures and expectations that contribute to a good safety culture.
The safe,
secure, and peaceful use of nuclear materials and radioactive materials is of greatest
importance to national interest, public health, environmental protection, and
international obligations. This is because nuclear activities ought to be
conducted safely and securely, to protect
the people, the environment and properties from the harmful effects of radiation
hazards, whilst enjoying its benefits.
It is a core mandate of the Nuclear Regulatory
Authority to develop
regulations that licensees must meet to obtain or retain a license or
certificate to use nuclear materials or operate a nuclear facility. These draft
regulations provide specific guidance and implementation details for the
broader regulatory framework outlined in the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Act,
895 of 2015. These regulations ensure consistent and effective enforcement of
safety, security, and other standards related to nuclear activities.
The Commissioning Regulations for Nuclear Installations in Ghana is for ensuring the safe operation of nuclear installations like nuclear power plants by verifying that facilities meet design and safety requirements specified in the Safety Analysis Report (SAR) and licensing conditions.
Key Provisions / Thematic Areas
Key provisions are:
1. An
authorized person must develop and implement a detailed commissioning programme
for nuclear installation e.g. a nuclear power plant or research reactors.
2. Clear
outlining of management systems and requirements for participating
organizations involved in the commissioning process.
3. Clearly
definition of responsibilities for commissioning activities and oversight,
including the interfaces between construction, commissioning, and operating
organizations.
4. Ensuring
that the objectives and methods of testing are well-understood and that
management can effectively control and coordinate the process.
5. Ensuring
that all functions of the organization, as defined in the management system,
are performed at appropriate stages of the commissioning process.
6. The
commissioning process must demonstrate that nuclear installation meets both
design requirements and safety requirements as specified in the Safety Analysis
Report (SAR) and licensing conditions.
7. Identification
of the security systems to be commissioned before nuclear fuel or material is
brought onsite.
8. Penalties
for flouting any of the provisions of these Regulations.
9. Appeals
may be made in accordance with the procedures provided in the Nuclear
Regulatory Authority Act, 2015
Comments
Submitting Comments:
Comments may be submitted through any of the following methods:
- Email: reviewcom@nra.gov.gh with the email subject header “Reviewcom_Title of Regulation_Your Full Name_Organisation”
- Mail (if applicable): P. O. Box AE 50, Atomic Energy, Kwabenya.
- In-person (if applicable): Houses Nos. 1 & 2, Neutron Avenue, Nuclear Regulatory Authority; Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am – 4:30pm
In your comments, please add:
Title: Please state the title of the draft regulation you wish to comment on.
Introduction: Explain why you are interested in the draft regulation, stating whether you are commenting on your own behalf, on behalf of your organization or another organisation, or are endorsing the comment of another. Also add any experiences or credentials that makes your comments different from that of others. Background: Clearly identify the relevant part of the draft regulation you are commenting on. State the issues within the draft regulation on which you are commenting and list your recommendations. If you are commenting on a particular word or phrase, or if you are responding to specific questions or requests for data, state this clearly and provide the relevant page number, column, and paragraph in the draft regulation.
Analysis: Please state your detailed argument and evidence to support your recommendations.
Conclusion: Summarise your main argument and lists your recommendations again.
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Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Houses Nos. 1 & 2, Neutron Avenue, P. O. Box AE 50, Atomic Energy, Kwabenya
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