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REVISION OF IAEA-TECDOC-1734
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An effective national nuclear security regime provides for capabilities to prevent, detect and respond to criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving, or directed at, nuclear material, other radioactive material, associated facilities or associated activities [1]. To remain effective over the long term, these capabilities should be developed systematically with sustained coordination among, and commitment by, relevant stakeholders and competent authorities in the State [2]. Each organization allocates sufficient human, financial and technical resources to carry out its nuclear security responsibilities and to routinely conduct maintenance, training and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of nuclear security systems. |
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Based on an increasing number of requests for support in sustaining an effective national nuclear security regime, and drawing on the experience of some States, the IAEA developed a concept for the establishment and operation of a national nuclear security support centre (NSSC). The role of an NSSC is to support competent authorities, authorized persons and other organizations with nuclear security responsibilities in sustaining the national nuclear security regime at both the national and operational levels. This is achieved through programmes in human resource development (HRD), technical support and scientific support. In realizing these objectives, an NSSC also fosters nuclear security culture and enhances national coordination and collaboration among the various competent authorities involved in nuclear security. |
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In 2012, the IAEA established the International Network for Nuclear Security Training and Support Centres (NSSC Network) to facilitate cooperation, identification of best practices, and sharing of information among States with an NSSC or those with an interest in developing a centre. The current publication is intended for use by the IAEA and the NSSC Network as the primary reference for activities to support States with the establishment and operation of an NSSC.
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The objective of this publication is to provide enhanced support to States in the establishment and operation of an NSSC. This publication is addressed primarily to decision makers responsible for nuclear security functions at the various competent authorities in a State, as well as managers and directors of established or planned NSSCs. |
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This publication presents a systematic approach to establishing and operating an NSSC as a means to strengthen the sustainability of nuclear security in a State. This publication provides specific practical guidance to States, detailing a straightforward decision making and project management process drawn from good practices in establishing and operating an NSSC and identified through the experience and lessons learned from States within the NSSC Network. |
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Following this introduction, Section 2 outlines the NSSC concept, including its core programme areas, functions and role within a State’s nuclear security regime, and describes the systematic process presented in the publication. Section 3 provides guidance to States on how to determine the need for and feasibility of establishing an NSSC and offers information on several NSSC institutional models that a State can consider. Section 4 covers formalizing coordination among stakeholders, developing a strategy and formally launching the NSSC as a national project. Section 5 provides information on establishing an NSSC using effective project management practices, taking a systematic approach to programme development, and operating it effectively over the long term. Lastly, Section 6 highlights the role that cooperation with additional national stakeholders and the international community can play in strengthening the effectiveness of an NSSC. The appendices contain worksheets, templates, detailed examples, and guides to support States with implementing the concepts described in the main text.
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