Security of Radioactive Material in Use and Storage and of Associated Facilities / IAEA.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA nuclear security series ; Number 11-G (Rev.1)

IAEA Nuclear Security Series ; Number 11-G (Rev.1)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radioactive substances--Security measures.

Radioactive substances.

Radioactive substances--Safety measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2019]

Summary:

This publication, part of the IAEA Nuclear Security Series, provides comprehensive guidance on the establishment and maintenance of a nuclear security regime for radioactive material and associated facilities. It aims to support Member States in implementing effective security measures to prevent unauthorized access and misuse of radioactive materials. The guide covers the objectives of a state's nuclear security regime, elements of the regime, regulatory programs, and specific security measures for radioactive material in use, storage, and transport. It also emphasizes international cooperation and compliance with international legal instruments. The intended audience includes government authorities, regulatory bodies, and organizations involved in nuclear security. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. OBJECTIVES OF A STATE’S NUCLEAR SECURITY REGIME RELATED TO RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES

Means of achieving the objectives

3. ELEMENTS OF A STATE’S NUCLEAR SECURITY REGIME RELATED TO RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES

State responsibility

Assignment of nuclear security responsibilities

Legislative and regulatory framework

State

Regulatory body

Operator

International cooperation and assistance

Identification and assessment of threats

National threat assessment for radioactive material, associated facilities and associated activities

Design basis threat or representative threat statement

Increased threat

Evaluation methods

Risk based nuclear security systems and measures

Use of alternative technologies or practices

Graded approach

Defence in depth

Interfaces with the safety system

Operators

Sustaining the nuclear security regime

Planning and preparedness for and response to nuclear security events

Import and export of radioactive material Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789204440218

920444021X

OCLC:

1433203685