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Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force

Explore the significant accomplishments, closed recommendations, and remaining actions of the U.S. Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force in their 2018 report.

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Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force

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  1. Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force Margaret Cervera U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission April 2019

  2. B Background • Energy Policy Act of 2005 • Chaired by the NRC • 14 Federal Agencies • 1 State Organization (non-voting member) • Important vehicle for advancing issues related to domestic security of radioactive sources • 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 Task Force reports

  3. 2018 Task Force Report Advances in the security and control of radioactive material Status of the recovery and disposition of radioactive sealed sources Progress in the area of alternative technologies

  4. B 2018 Task Force Report Four significant accomplishments Click here for additional information No new recommendations Seven recommendations and actions remain open Click here for additional information Four recommendations and actions closed Click here for additional information

  5. 2018 Task Force Report B • Conclusion • “… U.S. is well positioned to continue to protect public health and safety and promote the common defense and security through the existing missions and activities of Task Force member agencies.”

  6. B Next Steps • Task Force Meetings continue • Biennial implementation plan for open recommendations issued Jan 2019 https://www.nrc.gov/security/byproduct/task-force.html. • Complete lessons learned for the 2014-2018 development process • Strategic planning for next four years

  7. B Next Steps • Task Force Meetings continue • Biennial implementation plan for open recommendations issued Jan 2019 https://www.nrc.gov/security/byproduct/task-force.html. • Complete lessons learned for the 2014-2018 development process • Strategic planning for next four years

  8. B Next Steps • Task Force Meetings continue • Biennial implementation plan for open recommendations issued Jan 2019 https://www.nrc.gov/security/byproduct/task-force.html. • Complete lessons learned for the 2014-2018 development process • Strategic planning for next four years

  9. B Next Steps • Task Force Meetings continue • Biennial implementation plan for open recommendations issued Jan 2019 https://www.nrc.gov/security/byproduct/task-force.html. • Complete lessons learned for the 2014-2018 development process • Strategic planning for next four years

  10. B Discussion Questions?

  11. Following slides contain information linked to slide 4

  12. B 2018 Task Force Report Significant Accomplishments • DOE issued final EIS for GTCC waste and submitted Report to Congress on alternatives for GTCC waste disposal • NRC issued certificates of compliance for two Type B packages • National Science and Technology Council Interagency Working Group on Alternatives to High-Activity Radioactive Sources completed its best practices guide for Federal agencies • U.S. continued to elevate the international radioactive source safety and security framework Return to Slide 4

  13. B 2018 Task Force Report Closed Recommendations and Actions • 2006, Recommendation 5-1 • Transportation Security Memorandum of Understanding • between DOT, DHS, and NRC • completed and signed in January 2015 • serves as foundation for cooperation in establishment of a comprehensive and consistent transport security program for radioactive material • 2010, Recommendation 2 • Reevaluation of Protection and Mitigation Strategies • reevaluated protection and mitigation strategies to protect against significant RED or RDD attack • used Task Force definitions of significant RED and RDD • each agency establishes protection and mitigation strategies, as appropriate Return to Slide 4

  14. B 2018 Task Force Report Closed Recommendations and Actions • 2014 Recommendation 2 • Financial planning for Category 1 and 2 sources • NRC evaluate need to address disposition/disposal costs through financial planning or other mechanisms • scoping study completed • recommended financial assurance include Category 1 and 2 sealed sources in NSTS • awaiting Commission decision • 2010 Recommendation 8 • Certified Type B Container Research and Development • support research and development of certified Type B containers for use in domestic and international source recovery efforts • DOE/NNSA received NRC certification for Models 435-B and 380-B packages Return to Slide 4

  15. 2018 Task Force Report Recommendations and Actions remaining open • 2006 Action 9-1 • Greater-than-Class C Waste • DOE should continue its ongoing efforts to develop GTCC disposal capability. • 2010 Recommendation 4 • Evaluation of Disposal Options for Disused Sources • Evaluate disposal options for disused radioactive sources, including options for large numbers of disused CsCl sources that may be replaced by alternative technologies. • 2006 Action 10-2 • Regulatory Impediments to the Return of Disused Sources • Encourage suppliers to provide arrangements for the return of disused sources and identify ways to reduce impediments that make this option unavailable. Return to Slide 4

  16. 2018 Task Force Report Recommendations and Actions remaining open • 2010 Recommendation 5 • Disposal Options for Foreign Origin Americium-241 Sources • Investigate options so that these sources can be recovered now and increase efforts to investigate options for disposal of these sources. • 2014 Recommendation 1 • Preventing and Mitigating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities • Assess adequacy of and coordinate strategies for preventing and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. • 2010 Recommendation 9 • Alternative Technologies Research and Development • Enhance support of short-term and long-term research and development for alternative technologies. • 2014 Recommendation 3 • Alternative Technologies • Investigate options for replacement of sources with effective alternatives. And, USG to lead by example in the transition to alternative technologies. Return to Slide 4

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