Radiation Detection & Response Approach & Strategy Section for Material Outside of Regulatory Controls Nuclear Security Division Department of Nuclear Safety and Security International Atomic Energy Agency
Key Issues The Member States need to define Strategy for Detection and Response at Borders Detection and response at borders involved different stakeholders in the country Specific program need to be designed to address the roles and responsibility at national level Member States play a vital roles toward designing a sustainable and effective border monitoring program Detection and response at borders need to be integrated to existing national framework assistants and cooperation available to support the overall implementation phases 2
Steps Required for Building Detection and Response at Border National Capacity Building Program Detection Response National Detection Strategy National Response Plan Recovery and return of material under Regulatory Control 3
Establishing an Effective National Capability for Detection at Borders First Responder Civil Defence Judiciary Policy Makers Coordinating Body or Mechanism Military Forces Customs Intelligence Services Responsibilities Legal and Regulatory Framework Identification of Coordinating Body and Competent Authorities Assignment of Front Line Officer (FLO) Regulator Legislative Authorities Assignment of Technical Support Agency (MEST) Border Guards Police Funding Comprehensive Actions Involving various stakeholders Capacity Building program (eg. NSSC)
Assigning Roles and Responsibilities Front Line Officer (FLO) Verification of alarm Categorization of material Secure site Inform authorities Call upon expert support (MEST) Expert Support (MESTmobile expert support team) Confirmation of alarm Radiological assessment Locate the source Categorization and identification of the material (Assist in) crime scene management Provide Information and Advice Responsible Authority Coordination with other authorities involved Provide additional resources Information of the public Information of the (ITDB) Initiate emergency response procedures Call upon nuclear forensics laboratories
Roles for Detection and Respose at Borders Front Line Officer (FLO) Police, Customs, Border guards Expert Support Local radiation protection/measurement experts Central measurement service Waste storage/ Transport Experts Forensics experts Responsible Authority Other Relevant Ministry (return the shipment to country of origin, Media interaction, reporting to ITDB etc.)
Approach for Developing National and Regional Capability Capacity Building Program Training - Front Line Officer - Mobile Expert Support Workshop/Awareness - Competent Authorities - Border Authorities Implementation Measures National & Regional Train the Trainer Program Front Line Officer Training Technical Visit Maintenance Training Advanced equipment training for expert support Radiological Crime Scene Management National Stakeholders Engagement National Workshop for the Development CONOPS & SOPs Regional Workshop on Effective Border Control Coordination Expected Outcome Trained FLO/MEST National/ Regional Experts Regional coordination and effective border controls Indigenous Maintenance Capability 7
Strategic Approach: Detection & Response at Borders Formal Request from MS INSServ Mission (Modular) Assessment of National legislation and National Detection Strategy Defining roles and responsibilities Assessing land border monitoring capabilities in FYROM Stakeholders engagement Site and equipment assessment Site Survey Project Definition /Statemen t of Work (SOW) National Coordination Project Proposal, National Concept of Operations, Equipment, Time Frame, Site approval, project scope & delivery Training program Approval to Project Definition, SOW Design Documentation Site and equipment selection MS review comment s and approval Physical Project Implement ation Civil Work Export Permit/Approval Customs Approval SOPs development Training program Handing over draft INSServ report in Burkina Faso Implemen tation of Relevant Program Capacity Building program SOP/CONOPS development/en hancement INSSP Review 8
Project implementation - Timeline Project work plan should cover several years of implementation (minimum 1-3 years) Project Definition/Agreement RPM & Handheld equipment Procurement Update/integrate of existing national Security/Response Plan Sustainability (Training program, Resources, maintenance plan) 9
Essentials National Roles Allocation of resources (financial, human, equipment) Number of Border crossing points to be covered Setting priorities (phased-in approach) Types and number of equipment needed Based on national Threat assessment Inbound/outbound monitoring Monitoring at choke points versus random search in the country Known technical problems and limitations 10
National Effective Detection & Response Program National Strategy Maintenance Plan National Legal Framework Effective & Sustainable National Capability Capacity Building Program Concept of Operations Standard Operating Procedures 11
Conclusions States need to develop strategies for detection and response at borders Detection and response strategies at borders is a long-term continuous effort involving various stakeholders Relevant competent authorities should be properly assigned and involved in detection and response activity at border Enhanced coordination and cooperation is vital not just within a State but also among States to ensure effectiveness may provides support, upon request, for implementing measures Regional approach is vital for sharing of best practices, establishment of pool of experts, data analysis and information exchange 12