Implementation of the Transition Plan as part of the Effective Long-Term Sustainability of the MPC&A System at FGUP “RISI”

Sustainability of an upgraded physical protection, control and accounting system (MPC &A) to ensure protection of nuclear materials and site security is contingent on a number of factors that require a comprehensive approach to the various issues of system long-term functioning, such as formation of a regulatory document base pertaining to the MPC&A system operations, operational cost analysis, provisioning of spares (spare parts and accessories), preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, calibration, system testing and personnel training. This report defines the principal areas of activities designed to develop and implement a transition plan in order to ensure long-term sustainability of the MPC&A system and provides analysis of factors that determine the fail-safe functioning of system components. In doing so, the report places emphasis not only on upgrading the MPC&A system technical makeup but also on supporting a high level of the organizational structure and personnel skills.