Guidelines for implementation of the Decree of the Czechoslovak Atomic Energy Commission No. 28/1977 on the accountancy and inspection of nuclear materials

The Guidelines provide a framework for the accountancy and inspection of nuclear materials and ensure realization of commitments following from the agreement between the Czechoslovak government and the IAEA concerning safeguards in relation to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. It is stipulated that any organization that permanently or temporarily manufactures, uses or keeps nuclear materials covered by the Decree is obliged to keep records and take stock of nuclear materials and to submit periodical reports as defined by the Guidelines. The Guidelines set the beginning and end of record-keeping and define the record-keeping system. Conditions for obtaining a nuclear materials acquisition license are specified, and the responsibilities for implementation of the Guidelines are defined. Details of the nuclear materials record-keeping system and procedures are prescribed, including requirements put on physical stock taking. An overview of reports required from the organizations involved is given. Compliance with the requirements of the Guidelines is supervised by the Czechoslovak Atomic Energy Commission and by IAEA Inspectors. The Guidelines entered into force on 1 April 1982. (J.B.)