International EPR framework and Member States Arrangements

Dates and Times

Thursday, 27 May 2021

12:00 Vienna, Austria Time

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Tuesday, 15 June 2021

16:00 Vienna, Austria Time

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Background

The Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (Early Notification Convention) and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (Assistance Convention) are the primary legal instruments that establish an international framework to facilitate the exchange of information and the prompt provision of assistance in the event of a nuclear or radiological incident or emergency, regardless of its origin, with the aim of minimizing the consequences.

The IAEA has specific functions assigned to it under these Conventions. The arrangements provides specific guidance between the IAEA Secretariat, IAEA Member States and/or Parties to one or both Conventions, relevant international and intergovernmental organizations and other States for facilitating the implementation of these Conventions. Of importance that will be highlighted during this webinar are those specific articles that   are operational in nature and are documented in the Operations Manual for Incident and Emergency Communication (EPR–IEComm).

Presenter

Mr. Mazzammal Hussain, Emergency Response Officer, Incident and Emergency Centre

Moderator

Mr. Kilian Smith, RANET Officer and Acting Response System Coordinator, Incident and Emergency Centre