International Atomic Energy Agency Code of Conduct Guidance on Import/Export of Sources TRAINING COURSE ON TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO FULFILL NATIONAL OBLIGATIONS FOR SAFE MANAGEMENT OF DSRS IP-INT 9176 Tunisia – February 2015

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OBJECTIVE OF THE GUIDANCE Improve the safety and security of imports and exports of radioactive sources in accordance with the provisions laid down in paragraphs 23–29 of the Code.

International Atomic Energy AgencySCOPE Applies to Category 1 and 2 sources Can be applied to other sources Does not cover sources or programmes not covered by the Code, eg. nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CoC AND IMPORT/ EXPORT GUIDANCE States should have: Effective national legislation, regulations and a regulatory body paragraphs 7–22 of the Code; complementary to existing safety standards (GS-R-1 and BSS), and for security Effective import/export controls paragraphs 23 to 29 of the Code + supplementary Guidance

International Atomic Energy Agency IMPORT/EXPORT GUIDANCE 2004 Feb & July: Guidance for the import and export of radioactive sources in accordance with the Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources – developed at 2 TM’s 2004 September  BoG & GC approve text of Guidance & call for political support 2005 March  Guidance published 2011 September  Revised Guidance approved, and published in May 2012

International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA SOURCE CATEGORIZATION CategoryPracticeActivity Ratio A/D 1 RTG’s; Irradiators; Teletherapy; Gamma Knife A/D> Gamma radiography Brachytherapy (HDR/MDR) 1000>A/D>10 3 High activity industrial gauges (e.g.: level, dredger, conveyor gauges) Well logging 10>A/D>1 4 Brachytherapy (LDR except eye plaques & perm implants) Low activity gauges; Static eliminators; Bone densitometers 1>A/D> Brachytherapy (eye pl. & perm implants); XRF; ECD 0.01>A/D>Exempt/D Increasing Risk A = source activity; D = radionuclide-specific “dangerous” activity

International Atomic Energy Agency EXPORT OF CATEGORY 1 SOURCES Each State to have procedures covering 1. Evaluation of the application 2. Obtaining consent of the importing State 3. Providing notification of specific shipments 4. Enforcement

International Atomic Energy Agency EXPORT OF CATEGORY 2 SOURCES Each State to have procedures covering Evaluation of the application Providing notification of specific shipments Enforcement NOTE: no specific requirement to obtain consent… but see following slide

International Atomic Energy Agency EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR EXPORT AUTHORIZATION Satisfy itself… that the recipient is authorized by the importing State to receive and possess the source(s) in accordance with its laws and regulations. Satisfy itself… that the importing State has the appropriate technical and administrative capability, resources and regulatory structure needed for the management of the source(s) in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Code.

International Atomic Energy Agency IMPORT OF CAT 1 & 2 SOURCES Establish procedures for the authorization and control of imports of Category 1 and 2 sources. Enforcement measures. Only allow import if: recipient is authorized to receive and possess the source(s) State has the appropriate technical and administrative capability, resources and regulatory structure needed

International Atomic Energy Agency REGULATORY STRUCTURE FOR IMPORT OF CAT 1 & 2 SOURCES (i) Appropriate radiation protection legislation and regulations enacted; (ii) Designated and empowered a regulatory body; (iii) Established a national register or inventory of radioactive sources; and (iv) Established a system for the notification, authorization and control of radioactive sources.

International Atomic Energy Agency SUMMARY Scope: Category 1-2 sources Import/export authorization based on evaluation of capabilities and authorization Cat. 1 sources: consent of importing State+ notification prior to shipment Cat. 2 sources: notification prior to shipment Exceptional circumstances (e.g. considerable medical need, imminent radiological hazard or security threat): consent of importing State Exporting State should always assess the capabilities of the Importing State to ensure the safety and security of the source

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