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Title:
Enhancing management of disused sealed radioactive sources - phase 2
Agreement Number:
7438923 P011228001
Agreement Value:
$9,776,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 11, 2022 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
This project with the International Atomic Energy Agency will enhance nuclear security in key regions by strengthening capacity for the management of disused radioactive sources.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
  1. Update national registers of radioactive sources.
  2. Establish national policies and strategies for the management of DSRS.
  3. Select a management option (i.e., reuse/ recycling/ long-term storage and disposal/ repatriation) for all Category 1 and 2 sources in use or storage.
  4. Establish safe and secure storage facilities for DSRS until selected management option is implemented.
  5. Train regulatory staff and facility operators in the exercise of radiation safety and security of radioactive material activities related to RS in use, storage and transport.
  6. Category 1 and 2 DSRS managed in line with identified options.
Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q4-00107
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Atomic Energy AgencyNuclear Security Fund
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons