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detonation detection; designs, develops, and produces new optical detectors for the next generation of
U.S. satellite-based monitoring nuclear/radiation detection nuclear detonation detection program.
Nonproliferation and International Security (NIS)
The NIS program at SNL conducts technical exchanges and technology development under the Warhead
and Fissile Material Transparency Program, develops nuclear transparency measures, including through
technical analysis and technology development, and supports policymaking and negotiations regarding
various arms control and nonproliferation regimes. The program also supports the implementation and
development of the HEU Transparency Program. The program provides support for licensing and
interdiction operations through reviews of export controlled items, and analytical tools and technical
references for use in developing recommendations on U.S. export license applications, policy support,
multilateral outreach through support efforts for policymaking and negotiations regarding various
nonproliferation control regimes, and international cooperation. The program supports regional security
efforts and export control activities and NNSA regional security objectives, particularly with the
Cooperative Monitoring Center. In addition, the program supports international physical protection
cooperation and holds trainings, including on a revised INFCIRC/225 document; support to IAEA and
USG meetings abroad to strengthen physical protection measures globally; support of IAEA’s efforts to
conduct a review of its training program; support for the development of a Security-by-Design program;
and development of the IAEA’s nuclear security documents. The SNL also provides support for the
IAEA Advisory Group on Nuclear Security (AdSec) and it’s Task Force. The Program also supports
U.S. assessment visits to other countries of U.S.-obligated nuclear materials. The program helps create
business opportunities for displaced Iraqi weapons workers and engages former weapons of mass
destruction scientists and engineers in civilian activity. The SNL also examines existing or evolving
proliferation problems through technical studies and provides a broad range of support to efforts within
multilateral nuclear export control organizations, such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Zangger
Committee.
International Nuclear Materials Protection and Cooperation (INMP&C)
The INMP&C program at SNL provides experience with the design and installation of physical
protection systems and has specific technical expertise in access delay systems; intrusion detection and
assessment systems and associated display systems; access control systems; and vulnerability analysis
procedures, processes and associated computer codes. The program at SNL also provides technical
expertise to advise Russian Institutes, Enterprises, and Government Agencies as they develop and
implement physical protection systems, regulations, and sustainability and training programs and to
support the Second Line of Defense program. Additionally, the program at SNL supports installation of
radiation detection equipment at border crossings and airports/seaports within both Russia and the
Former Soviet Union States under the Second Line of Defense Core Program and at major container
shipping terminals within the global maritime cargo transportation system under the Second Line of
Defense Program’s Megaports Initiative.
Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI)
In FY 2012, the SNL provides significant technical, scientific, and management expertise to two of the
three key subprograms of GTRI–Remove and Protect–supporting the comprehensive GTRI approach to
achieving its mission to reduce and protect vulnerable nuclear and radiological material worldwide, and
denying terrorists access to nuclear and radiological materials that could be used in weapons of mass
destruction or other acts of terrorism. The Nuclear and Radiological Material Removal subprogram
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