Group of Experts on Monitoring of Radioactively Contaminated Scrap Metal Second Session Geneva, June 2006 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

2. Expert Group meeting (12-14 June 2006) Proposed title of report for consideration Recommendations on Monitoring and Response Procedures for Radioactive Scrap Metal Report of an international Group of Experts convened under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Basis: Document ECE/TRANS/AC.10/2006/5 Comments of 2. Expert group meeting (12-14 June 2006) Review of experts in July 2006 Final report in English, French and Russian (September 2006)

2. Expert Group meeting Agenda for Wednesday, 14 June Review Annexes to Recommendations Agree (in principle) on content and procedure for completion (in cooperation with IAEA) Document: ECE/TRANS/AC.10/2006/5/Add.1 2.Review Section C of «Protocol» (continue work of Tuesday) Document: ECE/TRANS/AC.10/2006/5 2.Agree on title of the «Protocol» of the UNECE Group of Experts 3.Brainstorm on other relevant issues and next steps - Training (UNITAR, European Commission) - Information exchange - Others Document: ECE/TRANS/AC.10/2006/6 4.Chairmans conclusions and close of the meeting (12.30 hours)

Recommendations 1. Expert Group meeting Voluntary Protocol: Development of an international Protocol to increase the capture of radioactive material in scrap metal, to reduce potential contamination and to aid in the disposition of found materials Information exchange: Establishment of an international web portal Training: Preparation of international training and capacity- building programmes to address protocol implementation

Information Exchange Tomorrow? Clearing House.. updated regularly information actively provided by different parties Interactive Search engine Today: Web portal ( Tools (regulatory, technical, national experiences) Publications Information on Expert Group meetings

Training and Capacity Building Survey existing training material applicable to scrap metal Prevention Detection Reporting National and international IAEA European Commission Others Translate existing materials Possibly: Set up a forum matching “offer” and “demand” Organize training grants for participants to visit host country

Implementation and follow-up Use and implementation of the “Recommendations” at the national level Monitoring and review procedures – Implementation of the “Recommendations” – Review of the “Recommendations” and its annexes Dissemination of the “Recommendations”

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