The ability of the nuclear industry to continue to operate safely, securely and reliably during special circumstances such as a pandemic is essential and depends upon the effectiveness of its preparation, response and recovery plans as well as the ability of relevant organizations to adapt and respond to unforeseen situations. The purpose of this publication is to share experience with regard to managing and regulating facilities and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to assist Member States in considering further actions to improve preparedness and response in relation to the ongoing pandemic and any future ones. The effective sharing of operating and regulatory experience is intended to have a positive influence on the response to, and recovery from, such global events. This publication is therefore written for operating organizations, regulatory bodies, competent authorities, research and technical support organizations, contractors and vendors.

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1. Background
  • 1.2. Objectives
  • 1.3. Scope
  • 1.4. Structure
• 2. IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON OPERATION OF FACILITIES, CONDUCT OF ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF REGULATORY FUNCTIONS
  • 2.1. Impact on personnel availability
  • 2.2. Impact on operation of nuclear and radiation facilities
    • 2.2.1. Nuclear power plants
    • 2.2.2. Nuclear fuel cycle facilities
    • 2.2.3. Radioisotope production facilities and research reactors
    • 2.2.4. Other facilities
    • 2.2.5. Transport of nuclear and other radioactive material
  • 2.3. Impact on supply chain
  • 2.4. Impact on energy supply and demand and economic impact
  • 2.5. Impact on regulatory functions
• 3. PANDEMIC STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES
  • 3.1. Operations — Pandemic strategic planning
    • 3.1.1. Business continuity plans in operating organizations
    • 3.1.2. Response management unit
    • 3.1.3. Delegation of authority
    • 3.1.4. Emergency preparedness and response strategies
    • 3.1.5. Pre-pandemic planning for supplies and logistics
  • 3.2. Regulatory functions — Pandemic strategic planning
    • 3.2.1. Business continuity plans in regulatory bodies
    • 3.2.2. Risk informed decision making and regulatory relief
• 4. OPERATING EXPERIENCE IN RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
  • 4.1. Protection of essential personnel and ensuring personnel availability
  • 4.2. Use of personal protective equipment and hygiene and disinfection measures
  • 4.3. Monitoring of personnel health and contact tracing
  • 4.4. Prioritization of maintenance and operations
  • 4.5. Emergency preparedness and response
  • 4.6. Essential supply chain and inventory management
  • 4.7. Education and training
  • 4.8. Safety and security culture, leadership and communication
    • 4.8.1. Management and internal communication
    • 4.8.2. Communication and coordination with external interested parties
  • 4.9. Approaches adopted at NPPs under construction in embarking countries
• 5. REGULATORY EXPERIENCE IN RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
  • 5.1. Review of regulatory framework
  • 5.2. Modification of regulatory compliance and oversight plans
  • 5.3. Authorization and regulatory relief
• 6. EXPERIENCE OF INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ORGANIZATIONS IN RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
  • 6.1. Adaptations to support members
  • 6.2. Support for members in prevention and mitigation activities
• 7. PRELIMINARY LESSONS LEARNED AND GOOD PRACTICES
  • 7.1. Business continuity plans
  • 7.2. Use of IT and remote tools
  • 7.3. Supply chain
  • 7.4. Safety and security cultures and leadership
  • 7.5. Regulatory functions
• 8. CONCLUDING REMARKS
• REFERENCES
• Annex I CASE STUDIES — MEMBER STATES
• Annex II CASE STUDIES — INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ORGANIZATIONS
• Annex III CASE STUDY — INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY TRAINING AND SUPPORT CENTRES SURVEY ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
• CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW