Responsibilities and functions of the government (Module 1 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module  1 – “National policy and strategy”
2 – “Establishment of a framework for safety”
3 – “Establishment of a regulatory body”
4 – “Independence of the regulatory body”
5 – “Prime responsibility for safety”
6 – “Compliance and responsibility for safety”
7 – “Coordination of different authorities with responsibilities for safety within the regulatory framework”
10 – “Provision for decommissioning of facilities and the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel” (+ part of : GSR Part 5 + WS-R-5 + DS354)
11 – “Competence for safety”
13 – “Provision of technical services”
Purpose Modules 1 to 4 cover the various elements of the framework for safety that are needed at the State level, regardless of the range and number of facilities and activities to be regulated.
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Global nuclear safety régime (Module 2 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 14 – “International obligations and arrangements for cooperation”
15 – “Sharing of operating experience and regulatory experience”
Purpose Modules 1 to 4 cover the various elements of the framework for safety that are needed at the State level, regardless of the range and number of facilities and activities to be regulated.
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Responsibilities and functions of the regulatory body (Module 3 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 16 – “Organizational structure of the regulatory body and allocation of resources”
17 –“Effective independence during conduct of regulatory activities”
18 –“Staffing and competence of the regulatory body”
20 – “Liaison with advisory bodies and support organizations” (+ DS429
21 – “Liaison between the regulatory body and authorized parties”
22 – “Stability and consistency of regulatory control”
35 – “Safety related records”
36 – “Communication and consultation with interested parties”
(+ GS-G-1.1 + RS-G-1.4) 
Purpose Modules 1 to 4 cover the various elements of the framework for safety that are needed at the State level, regardless of the range and number of facilities and activities to be regulated.
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Management system of the regulatory body (Module 4 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 19 and GS-R-3 – “The management system of the regulatory body” 
Purpose Modules 1 to 4 cover the various elements of the framework for safety that are needed at the State level, regardless of the range and number of facilities and activities to be regulated.
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Nuclear Detection Architecture and Effective Border Control  (Module 5 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 23 - Authorization of facilities and activities by the regulatory
body
24 - Demonstration of safety for the authorization of facilities
and activities (+ DS416) 
Purpose  Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Review & Assessment (Module 6 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module  25 - Review and assessment of information relevant to safety
26 - Graded approach to review and assessment of a facility or
an activity (+ GS-G-1.2)
Purpose  Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Inspection (Module 7 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 27–Inspection of facilities and activities
28–Types of inspection of facilities and activities
29- Graded approach to inspections of facilities and activities(+ GS-G-1.3)
Purpose Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning. 
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Enforcement (Module 8 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 30–Establishment of an enforcement policy
31-Requiring of corrective action by authorized parties (+ GS-G-1.3)
Purpose  Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Regulations & Guides (Module 9 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module 32–Regulations and guides
33–Review of regulations and guides
34-Promotion of regulations and guides to interested parties
(+GS-G-1.4)

• BSS115
• CoC sources
• NS-R-4
• CoC Research Reactors .
• NS-R-1
• NS-R-2
• NS-R-3
• NS-R-5
• GSR Part 5
• DS354 (WSR 1&4)
Purpose Module 9 is of a slightly different nature compared with modules 5 to 8 since it comprises two different levels of analysis:
The first level, which represents a core area (þ) of the IRRS, is related to the process of developing regulations and guides, and addresses requirements R32 to R34 of GSR Part 1, as indicated in the table below.
In determining whether the process is compliant with requirements R32 to R34, checks on how IAEA requirements and guides are considered will be performed.
The second level, which is optional (•), is related to the content of the regulations and guides issued by the regulatory body. In other terms, it analyses the compliance of the provisions of technical regulations/guides with the provisions of the corresponding IAEA safety requirements/guides.
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Emergency preparedness and response (Module 10 - Core Area)
List of activities within the module R8 – “Emergency preparedness and response”
R9 – “System for protective actions to reduce existing or unregulated radiation risks” (GS-R-2, GS-G-2.1)
Purpose Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Tailored Module for Countries Embarking on Nuclear Power (Core Area)
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Purpose This module addresses the national preparedness to embark on a safe nuclear power programme. The “tailored module” of the IRRS consists of a review against the actions of DS424 and the requirements they are based on. Depending upon the level of development of the national safety infrastructure, the host country, when agreeing upon the scope of the mission, will decide which phases it wishes to consider for the review.
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Tailored Module to Address the Regulatory Implications of the Fukushima Accident (Core Area)
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Purpose The international nuclear community has recognized the fundamental importance of identifying all lessons to be learned from the Fukushima accident and of effectively addressing their implications, in the view of continuously improving nuclear safety. Areas requesting appropriate attention are identified across every IRRS module, with an account of related weaknesses identified in the light of the Fukushima accident.
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Policy Issues (Core Area)
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Purpose The IRRS policy issues review enables a greater understanding of regulatory issues that may have international policy implications and assists in addressing specific technical issues relevant to the regulation of nuclear safety and radiation protection in the host country. The review of policy issues provides for the exchange of experience and lessons learned. It may also identify potential strategies for solving regulatory challenges faced by the host country.
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Additional areas (Module 11)
List of activities within the module • Transport (TS-R-1)
• Control of medical exposures (BSS + RS-G-1.5 + ICRP)
• Occupational radiation protection (BSS, RS-G-1.1 ~1.4, 1.6)
• Control of radioactive discharges and materials for clearance (BSS + GSR Part 5 + WS-G-2.3)
• Environmental monitoring associated with authorized practices for public rad. protection purposes (BSS + RS-G-1.8) 
Purpose Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Interfaces with nuclear security (Module 12)
List of activities within the module 12 – “Interfaces with nuclear security […]”
Purpose Modules 5 to 9 of this matrix represent the five core regulatory processes. Each of these regulatory processes (namely, “Authorization”, “Review & Assessment”, “Inspection”, “Enforcement” and “Regulations & Guides”) have to be applied to all regulated facilities and activities, specifically radiation sources applications, research reactors, nuclear power plants, fuel cycle facilities, waste management facilities and decommissioning.
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Team composition  An IRRS team, as appropriate, will include:
• IRRS Team Leader, who will be recruited from a Member State;
• IRRS Deputy Team Leader, who will also be recruited from a Member State;
• IAEA Team Coordinator, who will be an IAEA staff member;
• IAEA Deputy Team Coordinator, who will also be an IAEA staff member;
• IAEA Review Area Facilitator (for large or complex review missions; typically one for nuclear installations and one for radiation, transport and waste safety), drawn from IAEA staff, and;
• IRRS Review Team members are recruited from Member States and may additionally include, where necessary, experts drawn from IAEA staff or other sources.
• IAEA Administrative Support as appropriate.
• Observers from other states may participate with the agreement of the host state
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Average usage in 2005-2010 2006: Romania, UK, France;                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
2007: Japan, Australia, Mexico;
2008: Spain, Ukraine, Germany, Sierra Leone, Botswana, Namibia, Madagascar, Cote d'Ivoire;
2009: Peru, Canada, Lebanon, Vietnam; Russia, Follow up France, 2nd Phase UK;
2010: Iran, China, USA, Follow up Ukraine
2011: Romania, Spain Follow up, Germany Follow up, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Australia Follow up, Slovenia, Follow up Canada;
2012: Sweden, Finland 
Recommended frequency  Every five years 
Resource requirements  • IAEA Staff Members
• Senior Regulators from Member States
Prerequisites  • Established Regulatory Body /Developing Regulatory body from the embarking countries
• Comprehensive Self-Assessment                                          
• Comply with the IRRS Guidelines
Point of Contact in IAEA http://www-ns.iaea.org/reviews/rs-reviews.asp
Mr. Gustavo Caruso (NSNI)
Mr. Ahmad Al Khatibeh (NSRW)
Ms Elena Buglova (IEC)
Ms Abida Khatoon (NSNI)
Ms Marlene Kobein-Apolloner (NSNI)
Ms Zumrathul Swoboda (NSRW)
Mr Martyn Ubani (NSNI)
Public outreach Mission reports are public on country websites and GNSSN 
Required follow-up 18 to 24 months after mission
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