Security of radioactive material other than nuclear material

It also prohibits any nuclear explosions and the disposal of radioactive waste material in Antarctica.

The most important nuclear safety issue for CARICOM remained the transboundary movement of radioactive material.

IAEA sought to improve national security measures with respect to radioactive material and to ensure that significant uncontrolled radioactive sources were brought under regulatory control and properly secured.

Since 1995, the IAEA s member states have reported nearly 2,800 incidents involving radioactive material escaping regulatory control. Although only a handful of these incidents involved material that could be used to make a nuclear explosive device, a relatively small amount of radioactive material could be combined with conventional explosives to create a dirty bomb.

(e) The harmonization of the Model Regulations with the IAEA regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material

By the same token, since the Indian draft resolution deals with fissile nuclear material being used to manufacture nuclear bombs, we decided to focus on other radioactive material.

The safety record with regard to the maritime transportation of radioactive material is excellent no accident has ever occurred.

The Bill also creates a new offence that is committed if a person demands that another individual supplies him with a radioactive device or radioactive material, or demands access to a nuclear facility.

It also actively encouraged States to adhere to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and convened a number of international conferences on the security of nuclear and other radioactive material.

Even countries that do not possess nuclear or other radioactive material need to act. There is evidence that criminal and terrorist gangs have attempted to traffic material through countries perceived to have lax security.

Latvia strongly supports efforts to enhance the safety and security of radioactive sources and physical protection of nuclear material at the international level.

In November 2003 an IAEA mission specializing in the illicit trafficking of radioactive material came to Uruguay to evaluate the technical and human resource capacity of various Uruguayan national agencies, such as the Customs Office, the Fire Department, the Naval Prefecture, and their capacity to detect radioactive and nuclear material at the country's various border crossings.

VIENNA World leaders have devoted increasing attention in recent years to the risk of terrorists obtaining nuclear or other radioactive material. That s the good news.

Border security stations have been set up to inspect trucks upon entry into Jordanian territory and to detect any attempt to import radioactive material illegally.

The General Authority for Land Ports, in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Authority, has set up radioactive material detection gates at a number of ports.

Kenya's desire, along with that of the international community, to prevent terrorist acts using radioactive material, goes to the heart of this Committee's important agenda.

There have been embarrassing security lapses at nuclear facilities, and sensitive material is often inadequately secured. Indeed, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) records numerous cases of theft and other unauthorized activities involving nuclear and radioactive material every year.

(b) The Ministry requests the Ministry of Energy and Mines to maintain appropriate controls over the radioactive material used in Guatemala for industry and for medical purposes.

When cleaning the ruins, the radioactive material has been dispersed from the ionizing fire detectors without any control and disposed of together with the rest of the debris.

We intend to pursue efforts to implement the Action Plan for the Safety of Transport of Radioactive Material and to continue dialogue and consultations with the States involved.

(b) A weapon or device that is designed, or has the capability, to cause death, serious bodily injury or substantial material damage through the release, dissemination or impact of toxic chemicals, biological agents or toxins or similar substances or radiation or radioactive material.

Welcoming the convening by the International Atomic Energy Agency of the International Conference on the Safety of Transport of Radioactive Material, as well as the outcomes of the Conference, which provided an opportunity for States to address issues relating to the transport of radioactive materials, including by sea,

The middle line is millions of tons of plastic debris accumulating in our ocean, and the third line is radioactive material leaking from Fukushima nuclear power plant in the Pacific Ocean.

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Uranium and other radioactive substances, products made of such substances and radioactive waste

The WCO cooperated with the IAEA and UPU in developing Guidelines for Monitoring Radioactive Material in International Mail and worked closely with the IAEA in the development of the Illicit Trafficking Handbook.

The standards (UY 100 to 116) issued by the National Office of Nuclear Energy and Technology, which has ministerial rank, regulate the use of radioactive material and equipment that generates ionizing radiation.

The National Atomic Energy Commission shall coordinate with the Customs Office on how radioactive material may be imported so that it is handled rapidly and safely in keeping with the Commission's regulations.

Localization, transport and burial of radioactive waste, deactivating materials and maintaining radioactive waste repositories

And if you're wearing clothing, you've taken off your clothing, you're going to get showered down some place and remove the radiation that would be the radioactive material that might be on you.

The Customs Office has been allocated powers under article 1 (b) and (c) of the Customs Code, Decree Law No. 15,691, in particular with regard to the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive material.

The fact that there has never been a major terrorist attack involving nuclear or other radioactive material should not blind us to the severity of the threat. There is evidence that terrorist groups have tried to acquire the material needed to construct a crude nuclear explosive device, or a dirty bomb.

In July 2005, signatories to the CPPNM agreed to amend the Convention to address the risk of terrorism more effectively. The new measures that were introduced would make it more difficult for terrorists to cause a widespread release of radioactive material by attacking a nuclear power plant or detonating a radioactive dispersal device commonly known as a dirty bomb.

Dumping of radioactive waste

His Government also welcomed the adoption of relevant IAEA instruments and Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources and the conference to strengthen the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.

In this technological era, it has become imperative to ensure that weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear and radioactive material, do not end up in the possession of persons or groups intent on committing acts of terror.

15. Recalls resolution GC(45) RES 10B on transport safety, and urges States to ensure that their national regulatory documents governing the transport of radioactive material are in conformity with the latest edition of the Agency's Transport Regulations

Since Nigeria's draft resolution covers radioactive material that has been abandoned and its transport abroad, we are focusing here on materials and sources currently in use, and on action to be taken by States on their own territory.

A Radioactive Bank to be Welcomed

Much has been achieved in the secure management of nuclear material since the attacks on the United States in September 2001 prompted a renewed focus on the risks of terrorism. Many countries have instituted effective measures to prevent the theft, sabotage, or illegal transfer of nuclear or other radioactive material, and security at many nuclear facilities has been improved.

Under the terms of its articles 1 and 2, the Convention covers, inter alia, a weapon or device that is designed, or has the capability, to cause death, serious bodily injury or substantial material damage through the release, dissemination or impact of toxic chemicals, biological agents, or toxins or similar substances or radiation or radioactive material .

The Bill also creates offences relating to the use of radioactive materials, radioactive devices, or nuclear facilities for the purposes of terrorism.

Most cases of attempted trafficking do not involve nuclear material rather, they involve radioactive substances of the type held in hospitals, factories, and other locations all over the world. These locations are generally not as well protected as nuclear facilities.

There is a need to strengthen international commitments on disarmament in order to prevent the proliferation of technologies which allow the manufacture of nuclear weapons and of highly radioactive material which facilitates the production of dirty bombs , principally by terrorist groups.