Regulatory Nuclear Interface Protocol (RNIP)
RNIP is an agreement between nuclear dutyholders (licensees/authorisees) and nuclear safety and security regulators, which sets out a shared vision: "to enable the safe, secure, effective use and control of nuclear technology and material for the overall benefit of society".
The protocol provides:
- A framework for more effective ways of working, covering values, behaviours and interactions;
- Feedback on performance in order to improve; and
- Opportunities for strategic dialogue on key issues affecting the whole nuclear industry.
RNIP brings together dutyholders from the nuclear sector together with their regulators, the ONR and the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) in the Ministry of Defence. The protocol is not regulator led but is a shared initiative with the industry, and was developed with the nuclear Safety Directors Forum.
The protocol was signed by leaders of the nuclear industry at HSE's 'Leading From The Top Conference' on 29 April 2008 and subsequently rolled out in participating organisations.