[en] The responsibility for nuclear security rests entirely with each State. There is no single international instrument that addresses nuclear security in a comprehensive manner. The legal foundation for nuclear security comprises international instruments and recognized principles that are implemented by national authorities. Security systems at the national level will contribute to a strengthened and more universal system of nuclear security at the international level. The binding security treaties are; Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, the 2005 amendment thereto, Safeguards Agreements between the Agency and states required in Connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Model Protocol additional to agreement(s) between State(s) and the Agency for the application of Safeguards Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident, Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, Convention on Nuclear Safety, Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management

[en] This is the notification of the Austrian ratification of the Convention, resulting in the entry into force of the Convention for Austria on 22 December 1989. The ratification included a declaration concerning Article 10 paragraph 5(b). The text of the Convention is reproduced in English, French and German. (NEA)

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[en] The objective of this study is to analyze the current status of international nuclear organizations and conventions in systems perspective and suggest national strategies for utilizing them for the globalization of Korean nuclear community. This study analyzes the current status of international nuclear organizations such as IAEA(International Atomic Energy Agency) and international nuclear conventions related to nuclear accidents, nuclear liability, physical protection or nuclear safety. Based on the analysis, this study suggests national strategies, in general and specific terms, to utilize international nuclear organizations and conventions for the globalization of Korean nuclear community. Separately from this report this study publishes 'IAEA Handbook', which contains all about IAEA such as statute, membership, organizational structure, main activities, finance and budget, etc.. 9 tabs., 2 figs., 35 refs. (Author)

[en] Message from the President of the United States transmitting two conventions: (a) the convention on early notification of a nuclear accident, with declaration; and (b) the convention on assistance in the case of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency, with declarations; both adopted in Vienna at a special session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency on September 26, 1986, and signed by the United States on that date

[en] Incidents involving dangerous radioactive sources can require a range of emergency response activities. Many IAEA member states have highly capable emergency response organizations for responding to such emergencies, but some member states do not. In the general context of the International Action Plan for strengthening the international preparedness and the response system for nuclear and radiological emergencies, which is under development by the National Competent Authorities Coordinating Group (N.C.A.C.G.) and the IAEA Secretariat, an Assistance Working Group (A.W.G.) has been established to work on the development of effective, efficient and compatible arrangements whereby Member States can obtain relevant and adequate assistance. The Expert Group B.2 of the A.W.G. has been commissioned to examine the case of emergencies involving lost, damaged, stolen or discovered radioactive sources. The Expert Group is proposing the development of a web based software system to provide guidance to responsible organizations during these responses. The software system, called Emergency Response Web Portal for the Management of Radiological Events Involving Radioactive Sources (Web Portal) will include an expert system and a toolbox. The expert system will examine inputs provided by the affected state during an emergency to suggest appropriate responses and the types of assistance that may be available. The expert system would also provide access to modules in the toolbox, which could include databases, sections of relevant regulatory and technical documents, and lessons l earned. The Web Portal would be useful for planning purposes and for use in actual emergencies. (authors)

[en] The document refers to the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (CENNA) (IAEA-INFCIRC-335) and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (CANARE) (IAEA-INFCIRC-336). Part I contains the status lists as of 10 September 1992, part II contains the texts of reservations/declarations made upon expressing consent to be bound and objections there to, and part III contains the texts of reservations/declarations made upon signature

[en] The document refers to the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (CENNA) (IAEA-INFCIRC-335) and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (CANARE) (IAEA-INFCIRC-336). Part I contains the status list as of 31 December 1996, Part II contains the texts of reservations/declarations made upon or following expressing consent to be bound and objections thereto, and Part III contains the texts of reservations/declarations made upon signature