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needed (see Element A9.1) 77 .<br />

Radiological assessment (radiological assessornational team): (See Element A3.1)<br />

— Operate under the ICS incident commander.<br />

— Monitor for gamma, beta and alpha and establish an inner-cordoned area (safety distance) in<br />

accordance with Appendix 5 (Table A5-I) and Ref. [11].<br />

— If there are indications that a dangerous neutron source (e.g. Cf-252, Be/Am well<br />

logging) may be involved obtain experts to conduct neutron monitoring (possibly with<br />

<strong>IAEA</strong> assistance if not available within the State).<br />

— Prepare for bobby traps, a second devise intended to injure responders, a second devise<br />

intended to injure evacuees.<br />

— Brief incident commander on risks and provide measures to protect emergency workers (including<br />

law enforcement) and control their dose (see Elements A6.7, A6.10).<br />

— Provide support to medical response to include conducting radiological assessment at victim<br />

assembly point and arranging support for the medical facilities treating possibly contaminated<br />

victims.<br />

— Establish radiological assessor base near the scene and activate an RMAC (see Appendix 14) if<br />

needed to co-ordinate radiological field operations.<br />

— If national radiological response resources are insufficient – request international assistance through<br />

the <strong>IAEA</strong>.<br />

— Protect evidence needed by law enforcement to the extent possible consistent with public<br />

protection including:<br />

• working with law enforcement;<br />

• preventing possible criminal acts at the scene (e.g. theft, introduction of contamination);<br />

• preserving documents, samples etc. associated with radiological response;<br />

• identifying and recording people involved.Ensure that law enforcement activities do not cause safety concerns.<br />

— Ensure that law enforcement responders are provided with adequate protection as emergency<br />

workers.<br />

— Ensure that the radiological response does not interfere with law enforcement (e.g. unnecessary<br />

interference with collection or preservation of evidence).<br />

— Have the national competent authority notify potentially affected States and the <strong>IAEA</strong> if there are<br />

indications that other States or their citizens may be affected (Transnational emergency - see<br />

Element A2.15).<br />

<strong>IAEA</strong> resources (if provided):<br />

— Operate under the ICS incident commander.<br />

— Respond to international inquiries on transnational emergencies.<br />

— Arrange for activation of appropriate ERNET teams if assistance is requested (see Element A8.4).<br />

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