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Model Action Plan for Nuclear Forensics and Nuclear Attribution.

DE200415009803

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Kristo, M. J.; Smith, D. K.; Niemeyer, S.
Page Count	60
Abstract	Nuclear forensics and nuclear attribution have become increasingly important tools in the fight against illegal trafficking in nuclear and radiological materials. This technical report documents the field of nuclear forensics and nuclear attribution in a comprehensive manner, summarizing tools and procedures that have heretofore been described independently in the scientific literature. This report also provides national policy-makers, decision-makers, and technical managers with guidance for responding to incidents involving the interdiction of nuclear and radiological materials. However, due to the significant capital costs of the equipment and the specialized expertise of the personnel, work in the field of nuclear forensics has been restricted so far to a handful of national and international laboratories. In fact, there are a limited number of specialists who have experience working with interdicted nuclear materials and affiliated evidence. Most of the laboratories that have the requisite equipment, personnel, and experience to perform nuclear forensic analysis are participants in the Nuclear Smuggling International Technical Working Group or ITWG. Consequently, there is a need to disseminate information on an appropriate response to incidents of nuclear smuggling, including a comprehensive approach to gathering evidence that meets appropriate legal standards and to developing insights into the source and routes of nuclear and radiological contraband. Appendix A presents a 'Menu of Options' for other Member States to request assistance from the ITWG Nuclear Forensics Laboratories (INFL) on nuclear forensic cases.
Keywords	Radioactive materials Safeguards Nuclear fuels Uranium Plutonium Planning Nuclear forensics Nuclear attribution Special nuclear materials Illegal trafficking
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.; Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA. Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200513

Model Action Plan for Nuclear Forensics and Nuclear Attribution.

Model Action Plan for Nuclear Forensics and Nuclear Attribution.
DE200415009803

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Kristo, M. J.; Smith, D. K.; Niemeyer, S.
Page Count	60
Abstract	Nuclear forensics and nuclear attribution have become increasingly important tools in the fight against illegal trafficking in nuclear and radiological materials. This technical report documents the field of nuclear forensics and nuclear attribution in a comprehensive manner, summarizing tools and procedures that have heretofore been described independently in the scientific literature. This report also provides national policy-makers, decision-makers, and technical managers with guidance for responding to incidents involving the interdiction of nuclear and radiological materials. However, due to the significant capital costs of the equipment and the specialized expertise of the personnel, work in the field of nuclear forensics has been restricted so far to a handful of national and international laboratories. In fact, there are a limited number of specialists who have experience working with interdicted nuclear materials and affiliated evidence. Most of the laboratories that have the requisite equipment, personnel, and experience to perform nuclear forensic analysis are participants in the Nuclear Smuggling International Technical Working Group or ITWG. Consequently, there is a need to disseminate information on an appropriate response to incidents of nuclear smuggling, including a comprehensive approach to gathering evidence that meets appropriate legal standards and to developing insights into the source and routes of nuclear and radiological contraband. Appendix A presents a 'Menu of Options' for other Member States to request assistance from the ITWG Nuclear Forensics Laboratories (INFL) on nuclear forensic cases.
Keywords	Radioactive materials Safeguards Nuclear fuels Uranium Plutonium Planning Nuclear forensics Nuclear attribution Special nuclear materials Illegal trafficking
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.; Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA.
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA. Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200513