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Nuclear Safety Directorate (NSD) is one of the Directorates of
Executive Wing of PNRA and is located at PNRA HQ Islamabad. Main
functions of NSD include the following:
a |
Licensing of nuclear power plants including modifications,
periodic safety reviews and re-licensing |
b |
Licensing and inspections of nuclear grade equipment manufacturing
facilities |
c |
Establishing and maintaining regulatory framework for nuclear
safety |
d |
Reviews and Assessments |
e |
Self assessment |
f |
Coordinating with Regional Directorates in activities related
to nuclear safety |
g |
Maintaining and disseminating information on nuclear safety
within PNRA |
h |
Preparation of regulations, working procedures, and guidelines |
Major on-going activities of NSD includes:
a |
Planning and coordinating safety review of Preliminary
Safety Analysis Report of the second unit of Chashma Nuclear
Power Plant (C-2) |
b |
Re-licensing of Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) |
c |
Coordinating IAEA expert missions for the review of C-2 PSAR |
d |
Preparation of regulations for the licensing of facilities
for manufacturing nuclear grade pressure retaining mechanical
components |
e |
Coordinating inspection activities of PNRA HQ during third
refuelling outage of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant unit-1 (C-1) |
f |
Planning and preparations for integrated safety review |
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