Emergency responses for accounting and security systems

The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management recognizes the need to be in a position to provide assistance to the Nuclear Industry, both private and government, in the event of a safeguards incident. In recognition of that need, the Executive Committee established an ad hoc Public Information/Response Committee. The committee was given the charter of developing ''an inventory/directory of INMM expertise and capabilities for (1) providing public information, education, consultation and expert assistance when and as requested and (2) for responding appropriately to new developments (whether abrupt, emergency or gradually evolving) within our area of expertise.'' In this paper, the development of the inventory is described and its use illustrated by postulated diversion scenarios