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4.2.12. Conducting recovery operations - (A12 elements)
Response objectives:
(1) To plan and implement the transition from the emergency phase to longer term recovery operations and the resumption of normal life in an
orderly manner and in accordance with international standards and guidance (4.97).
(2) To fulfill all requirements for occupational exposure for workers undertaking recovery operations (4.98).
A12 - CONDUCTING RECOVERY OPERATIONS Threat category Responsibility
Elements I II III IV V O L N
A12.1 Arrange for the transition from emergency phase operations to routine long term recovery
operations. Include the definition of the roles and functions of organizations; and methods used to transfer
information, of assessing radiological and non-radiological consequences, and of modifying action taken
to mitigate the radiological and non-radiological consequences of the radiation emergency (4.99).
The regulatory body should establish the principles and criteria for removal of restrictions and return to
normal consistent with Ref. [31].
Prepare an outline of a recovery plan. Identify the differences in authority, management and coordination
between the emergency and recovery responsibilities and how the transition would be made.
Identify the objectives for recovery, the process used to determine the need for recovery measures, the
means of securing resources, methods for making decisions and methods to involve the public and other
relevant parties. Ensure that any longer term programmes to monitor the population (see Element A8.5)
are incorporated into the planning.
Prepare arrangements to co-ordinate the radiological aspects of a recovery to a radiological emergency
such as those outlined in Appendix 7. This should include provisions to co-ordinate with law enforcement
(e.g. to preserver evidence) and other recovery workers (e.g. construction).
A12.2 Arrange a formal process in accordance with international guidance to cancel restrictions or other
arrangements imposed in response to a radiation emergency. Ensure that the regulatory body provides
necessary input to the intervention process, including advice to the government or regulatory control of
intervention activities. Establish principles and criteria for intervention actions with advice from the