Improving the Security of Radioactive Material throughout its Lifecycle, Associated Facilities, and Associated Activities

The results of this CRP are intended to improve the security of radioactive material throughout its lifecycle, of associated facilities, and of associated activities. Specifically, this CRP will focus on several activities, including: an examination of radioactive material and current safety thresholds to validate if they are an appropriate basis for security: an assessment of security measures for  radioactive material in fixed and portable applications to identify gaps and develop solutions to address those gaps; and an analysis of how security measures are responding to identified threats. The results of the proposed CRP are intended to form the basis of guidance for States to establish and/or enhance their national nuclear security regimes for radioactive material and associated facilities. The CRP is open to institutes and organizations in IAEA Member States that will undertake experiments, research, and technical activities at their institutions aimed at identifying gaps in the security of radioactive material and developing improved solutions for bridging these gaps.  This CRP will provide opportunities for regulatory bodies, research institutes, producers/suppliers of radioactive material, device manufacturers, users of radioactive material, security technology developers to collaborate on the activities foreseen.