Considerations On The Role Of RSAC And SSAC On Integrated Safeguards

Year
1999
Author(s)
Alfredo L. Biaggio - Brazilian Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Material
Marco A. Marzo - Brazilian Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Material
Orpet J. M. Peixoto - Brazilian Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials
Abstract
Integration of Regional and State System of Accountancy and Control into the international safeguards is one of the recognized tools to increase the safeguards effectiveness and efficiency. Suggestions on potential actions for increasing integration of Regional or State Systems onto the international safeguard's system are presented. The activities performed by RSAC/SSAC Systems that could b used by the IAEA without loosing confidence and independence are analyzed. The concept of safeguards credibility of RSAC/SSAC Systems, the use of quality assurance and auditing techniques as features of enhanced cooperation and the benefits of using RSAC/SSAC system are discussed.