Integrated Regulatory Review Service
IRRS
Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS)
IAEA legal and governmental infrastructure related peer review services are aimed at providing advice and assistance to Member States on request to strengthen and enhance the effectiveness of the Member State regulatory infrastructure, including effective independent regulatory bodies.
The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) is constructed in modular form to cover each of the following legal and governmental infrastructure review areas:
- Legislative and governmental responsibilities
- Regulatory body responsibilities and functions
- Organisation of the regulatory body
- Authorization process
- Regulations and guides
- Review and assessment
- Inspection and enforcement
- Management systems for regulatory bodies.
The IRRS approach is based on self-assessment methodology designed to support the continuous improvement concept of the Member States. Initially, the Member State conducts a self-assessment as regards IAEA safety standards using the IRRS guidelines and associated questionnaires, to identify strengths and potential improvements to weakness in the regulatory framework and regulatory practices.
At the request of the Member State, the IAEA carries out an independent peer review mission to review the results of the self-assessment and actions planned.
In a follow-up phase 18-24 months after the IRRS, implementation of the actions will be reviewed. This further review could be carried out by the Member State or on request by the IAEA.
For further information please contact G. Caruso or K. Mrabit
