FNCA - Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia

Moderator:
Ms. Maria Teresa A. Salabit, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), Philippines

The compilation of the country report summary that included the updates on the developments and improvements since the 2019 Workshop regarding the implementation of safeguards and nuclear security, the promotion of nuclear security culture and capacity building activities was presented by Ms. KAWAKUBO Yoko, Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (ISCN/JAEA), Japan. The Summary is attached to this report as "Country Report Summary." The updated Country Report Summary will be posted on the FNCA website.

Session 2: Nuclear Security (Stakeholder Matrix)

Moderator:
Mr. Khairul, National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), Indonesia
Presentation was delivered by Japan
Ms. NORO Naoko, ISCN/JAEA, Japan

During this session Ms. Noro presented nuclear security topic for 2021-2023 FNCA Nuclear Security and Safeguards Project. She mentioned that the ISCN proposed "Nuclear security stakeholder matrix project" in order to facilitate cooperation among FNCA members on nuclear security capacity building. One of the background or reason issuing this proposal that because of wide areas of activities in nuclear security, where is needed to involving importance of stakeholder engagement in the country.

Some of stakeholders that she mentioned are intelligence agency, regulatory authorities, license holders, law enforcement, military, frontline officers, first responders, custom, etc. The objectives of Nuclear Security Stakeholder Matrix are to obtain a full picture of nuclear security activities of a state. Based on the matrix we are able to identify gaps in infrastructure was being developed and through the cooperation of FNCA's Member State we have capability to fill the gap for respective State's nuclear security regime. In addition to that we are able to identify gaps in capacity building on nuclear security. The most important is that by using the matrix we are able to facilitate coordination and cooperation among the relevant agencies within the country.

During session discussion, the speaker received many questions about how to fill the matrix and one of difficult question is about the time line to complete to fill the matrix. Bangladesh colleagues suggested to make flexible time to submit it to ISCN/FNCA since the pandemic Covid-19 is difficult to convene a meeting with respective stakeholders are needed. Ms Noro and Mr. Yosuke Naoi from ISCN/JAEA responded comments of Bangladesh colleagues that time line is flexible and this moment we are able to convene a meeting virtually.

Session 3: Safeguards (Good Practices of Exports Control in Relation to the AP Implementation)

Moderator:
Dr. Abid Imtiaz, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Bangladesh

Presentations were delivered by Malaysia and Thailand
Ms. Noraini Binti Razali, Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB), Malaysia
Ms. Harinate Mungpayaban, Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP), Thailand

In this session there were two presentations on Good Practices of Exports Control in Relation to the AP Implementation from: Malaysia and Thailand, followed by discussions and Q/A.

Malaysia signed Protocol Additional to Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapon (INFCIRC/540) on 22 November 2005, but not in force yet. In the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304), the word "safeguards" was not mentioned, but some sections of the Act 304 (Section 20 and Section 68) can be said to have sort of relations to safeguards e.g. the need to declare nuclear materials possessed by the licensee.

The Export Control in relation to the Additional Protocol is, therefore, not covered by the Act 304. However, The Strategic Trade Act (STA) 2010 [Act 708], is the legislation that controls the export, transshipment, transit and brokering of strategic items and technology, including arms and related material, as well as activities that will or may facilitate the design, development, production and delivery of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) . This Act is consistent with Malaysia's international obligations on national security. AELB is responsible authority of Category 0 Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment for Dual Use Item under the Act 708.

Thailand has implemented the Non-Proliferation Treaty and Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement for more than forty-five years and entered into the Additional Protocol (AP) in 2017. The Nuclear Energy for Peace Act (2016) has enforced the national regulatory framework, complying with the relevant international treaties. Subsequently, the ASEAN Single Window (ASW) has established to connect and integrate the National Single Windows (NSW) of the ASEAN member states. The purposes of the ASW are to exchange electronic trade-related documents, enable single submission of data, synchronous processing of information, and one decision-making for customs release and clearance among ASEAN member states. Thailand National Single Window is the vital element for the import/export control, relating the CSA and AP agreements. The Office of Atom for Peace (OAP) is the responsible government entity for coordinating with the NSW, Department Thai Customs and Department of Foreign Trade regarding the import/export of nuclear material and nuclear fuel cycle. The licensee database is in the process of linking with the NSW as part of restricted goods.
In response to the question on effectiveness and impact of NSW and ASW, it appears that NSW and ASW are aimed to bring common good for the business and trade among the countries in ASEAN region, however, it is yet to provide optimum benefits.

Mr. NAOI Yosuke, Project Leader of Japan, delivered the closing remarks and encouraged collaboration among the FNCA members to achieve the objectives of this project. After the closing remarks, the Workshop was officially closed.

Attachment

Bangladesh

Dr. Abid Imtiaz
Chief Scientific Officer
Nuclear Safety Section
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Division
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)

Mr. H. M. Borhanul Alam
Principal Scientific Officer
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Division
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC)

China

Mr. Chen Chen
Project Officer
State Nuclear Security Technology Center (SNSTC)

Ms. Ju Jingmin
Project Officer
State Nuclear Security Technology Center (SNSTC)

Indonesia

Mr. Khairul
Senior Nuclear Security Officer
Center for Informatics and Nuclear Strategic Zone Utilization
National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN)

Japan

Mr.WADA Tomoaki
FNCA Coordinator of Japan

Dr. NAMBA Hideki
FNCA Advisor of Japan

Mr. SUZUKI Tetsu
Deputy Director
Office for Fusion Energy
Environment and Energy Division and Policy Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. YAMAMOTO Keishi
Researcher
International Nuclear and Fusion Energy Affairs Division
Research and Development Bureau
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Mr. NAOI Yosuke
Director
Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (ISCN/JAEA)

Mr. KUMEKAWA Hirokazu
Deputy Director
ISCN/JAEA

Ms. INOUE Naoko
General Manager
International Capacity-Building Support Office
ISCN/JAEA

Ms. NORO Naoko
Deputy Principal Engineer
International Capacity-Building Support Office
ISCN/JAEA

Ms. KAWAKUBO Yoko
Chief
International Capacity-Building Support Office
ISCN/JAEA

Ms. SEKINE Megumi
Chief
International Capacity-Building Support Office
ISCN/JAEA

Ms. TAKANO Atsuko (Secretariat)
International Affairs and Research Department
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)

Ms. INOKOSHI Chiaki (Secretariat)
International Affairs and Research Department
Nuclear Safety Research Association (NSRA)

Kazakhstan

Ms. Nurgul Kurmangaliyeva
Head of International Projects Support Group
National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Ms. Noraini Binti Razali
Assistant Director
Policy and External Affairs Division
Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)

Ms. Nurul Hafiza binti Mohamed Aliasruddin
Assistant Director
Policy and External Affairs Division
Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB)

Mongolia

Ms. Gerelmaa Gombosuren
Senior officer of the International Conventions and Treaties
The Executive Office of the Nuclear Energy Commission
Government of Mongolia

Ms. Gantseseg Purevbaatar
Officer of the Nuclear Safety and Security Department
The Executive Office of the Nuclear Energy Commission
Government of Mongolia

Philippines

Ms. Maria Teresa A. Salabit
Senior Science Research Specialist
Nuclear Safeguards and Security Section
Nuclear Regulatory Division
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

Ms. Eileen Beth A. Hernandez
Science Research Specialist II
Nuclear Safeguards and Security Section
Nuclear Regulatory Division
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)

Thailand

Ms. Harinate Mungpayaban
Nuclear Chemist (Senior Professional Level)
Security and Safeguards Technical Support Section
Regulatory Technical Support Division
Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)

Dr. Areerak Rueanngoen
Nuclear Chemist (Senior Professional Level)
Security and Safeguards Technical Support Section
Regulatory Technical Support Division
Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)

Viet Nam

Ms. Duong Hong Anh
Officer
Nuclear Security and Safeguards Division
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS)

Mr. Nguyen Ninh Giang
Nuclear Security Officer
Nuclear Security and Safeguards Division
Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS)

[Workshop]

[Online Exercise on Implementation of Complementary Access]

Sessions 1: Country Report Summary