GEO/9/014 - Developing of Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear and Radiation Safety 2016-2017

Georgia is in need of developing its regulatory infrastructure to increase the effectiveness of state regulation of nuclear and radiation activities. It is necessary to upgrade existing regulations and develop new ones. It will be impossible to meet international safety standards without above mentioned actions. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has already recognized the necessity for developing Georgian national regulatory infrastructure and has developed a special action plan to support Georgia in the development according to the international stands and requirements. The plan covers activities which will be conducted over the period 2014-2015. 
 
The project considers achieving the following major goals:

• Developing new regulations for nuclear and radiation activities;
• Gaining knowledge to upgrade existing regulatory infrastructure for nuclear and radiation safety;
• Sharing knowledge for establishing effective management systems for state regulation of nuclear and radiation activity.

The goals can be achieved by the following activities:

• The IAEA expert missions to Georgia;
• Activities to develop new regulatory documents;
• Fellowships and scientific visits for Georgian specialists, high ranking visits;
• Meetings between the IAEA and Georgian specialists to discuss the project implementation process and achieved results. 

Task Order GE-3.2 - Support the Development of Website for New Georgian Regulatory Body 2016

The Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) is a US NRC funded program that assists member country partners to strengthen regulatory control over the use of radiation sources. The purpose of RSRP is to supplement the efforts of domestic regulatory authorities to improve safe and secure use of radiation sources. Specific tasks vary depending on the needs of the recipient country.

The Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety of Georgia believes that providing information to the public regarding regulatory requirements governing radioactive sources will enhance its ability to conduct operational oversight of radioactive sources in Georgia. The Agency also desires to enhance information exchange on Georgia's regulatory system with their international regulatory counterparts. As such, development of a new website for the Agency is one of the urgent needs. 

This task order covers the development of the initial website and not subsequent routine updates and maintenance. All of the work under this Task will be performed by the Agency with support from IT department. 

Scope of work:

Design the structure and the content of the Agency website in Georgian and English languages;

Develop the website and test its functionality;

Publish relevant content.

Task Order GE - 1.8 – Verification of Disused Sealed Source Stored at Centralized Storage Facility 2016

The Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) is a US NRC funded program that assists member country partners to strengthen regulatory control over the use of radiation sources. The purpose of RSRP is to supplement the efforts of domestic regulatory authorities to improve safe and secure use of radiation sources. Specific tasks vary depending on the needs of the recipient country.

The Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety is responsible for management of radioactive waste in Georgia and therefore is interested in recheck of all disused sealed sources relocated from facilities and now stored at Central Storage Facility (CSF) near Mtskheta.

Most of containers with sources will be transferred out of CSF, opened and sources will be removed from them. Individual sources will undergo radiological assessment (radiation measurement, sources identification and individual dose assessment). After completion of the activity all sources will be placed into containers and transferred back to CSF for safe storage. All the work under this Task will be performed by the Agency with subcontracted support for transport of containers and sources from and to CSF.

The Task scope:

Recheck all stored disused sealed sources at CSF

Update relevant RASOD records 

Task Order GE - 2.6 – Development of new Ministerial Order on Security of Nuclear and Radiation Facilities, Radioactive Sources, Radioactive Wastes and Other Ionizing Radiation Sources 2016 - 2017

The Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) is a US NRC funded program that assists member country partners to strengthen regulatory control over the use of radiation sources. The purpose of RSRP is to supplement the efforts of domestic regulatory authorities to improve safe and secure use of radiation sources. Specific tasks vary depending on the needs of the recipient country.

The Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety asked for support to develop new Ministerial Order on security of nuclear and radiation facilities, radioactive sources, radioactive wastes and other ionizing radiation sources, reflecting the new role of the Agency and implementing all international recommendations regarding the security of radiation sources.

All of the work under this Task will be performed by the Agency.

The Task scope:

Development of the draft text;

Expert review of the draft text;

Finalize the text in accordance with expert comments;

Review and approval by relevant agencies and ministries;

Finalize the text according comments of relevant agencies and ministries;

Follow-up with technical support through approval and adoption. 

Task Order GE - 2.7 – Development of new Technical Regulation on Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for Nuclear and Radiation Accidents 2016 - 2017

The Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) is a US NRC funded program that assists member country partners to strengthen regulatory control over the use of radiation sources. The purpose of RSRP is to supplement the efforts of domestic regulatory authorities to improve safe and secure use of radiation sources. Specific tasks vary depending on the needs of the recipient country.

The Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety asked for support to develop new Technical Regulation on Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for Nuclear and Radiation Accidents, reflecting the new role of the Agency and implementing all actual international recommendations.

All of the work under this Task will be performed by the Agency.

The Task scope:

Development of the draft text;

Expert review of the draft text;

Finalize the text in accordance with expert comments;

Review and approval by relevant agencies and ministries;

Finalize the text according comments of relevant agencies and ministries;

Follow-up with technical support through approval and adoption.