Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organization (NEPIO)

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Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing
Organization (NEPIO)

• Anne Starz
• Nuclear Power Engineering

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Whats important?

• Comprehensive many stakeholders
• Integrated coordinated planning
• Government Commitment essential to long-term
  sustainability

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NEPIO -- Example

• NEPIO coordinates across stakeholders, prepares a
  government decision

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Nuclear Power Infrastructure

• Planning for effective, safe, secure, safeguarded
  nuclear power involves many Government
  Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Owner
  organization, Grid operator, Industry,
  Educational and research institutions
• How can all of these organizations be brought
  into the planning process?
• NEPIO is a way to coordinate

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What could a NEPIO do?

• Phase One
• Researches, studies, and makes policy
  recommendations on decision to launch nuclear
  power programme
• Phase Two
• Coordinates infrastructure development across
  Govt, industry, owner/operator, regulator, etc.

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NEPIO Responsibilities in Phase 1

• Study 19 issues
• Develop strategies
• Understand implications and possible resolutions
• Prepare for a Government decision (Milestone 1)

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NEPIO Example Structure for Phase 1
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NEPIO Responsibilities in Phase 2

• Oversee or coordinate development of
  infrastructure to support the NPP project
• Many functions distributed to implementing
  organizations
• Plan for implementation
• Monitor progress and coordinate among the various
  implementing organizations regulator,
  owner-operator

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What happens to NEPIO over time?
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NEPIO Capabilities

• Picking the right director essential
• Trust and confidence of govt, industry and
  public
• Should be familiar with nuclear
• Leadership positions filled with local nationals,
  especially for stakeholder involvement
• Knowledge and understanding of culture, processes
• Use of consultants and contractors encouraged

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Some Lessons Learned on Integrated Missions

• Common issues human resources (filling the
  experience gap), financing, time pressures
• Sustained government commitment key
• More than one right answer
• Missions useful in identifying gaps and
  developing action plans