Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources

ANNEX I: IMPORTING AND EXPORTING STATES QUESTIONNAIRE
To facilitate the timely review of export authorizations and to further
harmonize the application of this <strong>Guidance</strong>, States are requested to make available to
the IAEA through official channels their responses to this Importing and Exporting
State questionnaire, as well as any updates of those responses. Those responses
should, with the consent of the State concerned, be made available to the points of
contact of other States. Paragraph 17 of the Code concerning confidentiality should
apply to States receiving this information.
States are requested to answer the following questions, and may also provide
explanations for their responses.
(i)
Has your State implemented the following essential elements of a national
regulatory framework covering at least Category 1 and 2 sources?
IMPLEMENTED
Essential elements of
the national regulatory framework
1. Legislation addressing safety and security of
sources, in a manner consistent with paragraphs
18 and 19 of the Code, is in place.
2. Regulations addressing safety and security of
sources, in a manner consistent with paragraphs
18 and 19 of the Code, are in place.
3. A regulatory body that establishes regulations
and issues guidance relating to the safety and
security of radioactive sources, in a manner
consistent with paragraphs 19(a) and 20 of the
Code, is in place.
4. The regulatory body has sufficient staffing and
training to discharge its regulatory functions
in a manner consistent with paragraph 21(a) of
the Code.
5. The regulatory body has sufficient resources to
regulate the safety and security of radioactive
sources in a manner consistent with paragraph
21(b) and (c) of the Code.
Fully Partially Not yet
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