Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on Radiation Protection in case of emergency

In view of the risk of radioactive contamination of air and water which might arise from the operation of nuclear installations and the transport of nuclear material, and also because the population in the neighbouring country might be affected, in particular in the case of international transport, both Parties have undertaken to take a number of measures to meet this contingency. They will inform each other in case of a radioactive emergency on their territory which is likely to have harmful consequences for the neighbouring country. An appropriate information system in charge of liaising will be set up in each country. Information in case of radioactive emergency must specify the nature and time of the occurrence, the locality, the importance, the physical and chemical characteristics as well as the type of transport of the radioactive emission. Indications on the planned protection measures must also be communicated. In case of emergency or as an exercise, each Party is authorised to send a liaison group to the other Party, which will contact the bodies competent for combating radioactive contamination. (NEA)