U.S.-Russian Collaboration in Combating Radiological Terrorism
National Research Council author National Academy of Sciences author Policy and Global Affairs author Development, Security, and Cooperation author Office for Central Europe and Eurasia author Office for Central Europe and Eurasia Development, Security, and Cooperation author Committee on Opportunities for US-Russian Collaboration in Combating Radiological Terrorism author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:National Academies Press
Published:23rd Jun '07
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The International Atomic Energy Agency reports numerous incidents of illicit trafficking in radioactive materials, including ionizing radiation sources (IRSs) used in medical, agricultural, and industrial applications. This report assesses the threats posed by inadequately protected IRSs in Russia and recommends steps to enhance the effectiveness of DOEa (TM)s current cooperative program with Russia. These continuing DOEa (TM)s current program of quick security fixes and developing a comprehensive plan to work with Russian counterparts to reduce overall risk, within the context of a comprehensive Russian program for ensuring adequate life-cycle management of IRSs.
ISBN: 9780309104104
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124 pages