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Uranium tailings in Central Asia Old problem, new initiatives - IAEA’s role and objectives -

Uranium tailings in Central Asia Old problem, new initiatives - IAEA’s role and objectives -. Regional Conference on Uranium tailings: local problems, regional consequences, global solution Bishkek, 21-23 April. Manuel Recio TCEU-SH1 Dept. Technical Cooperation.

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Uranium tailings in Central Asia Old problem, new initiatives - IAEA’s role and objectives -

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  1. Uranium tailings in Central Asia Old problem, new initiatives - IAEA’s role and objectives - Regional Conference on Uranium tailings: local problems, regional consequences, global solution Bishkek, 21-23 April Manuel Recio TCEU-SH1 Dept. Technical Cooperation

  2. A serious environmental threat for the local population

  3. The IAEA has been providing support over timethrough different programmes Improving Capacity Helping establish sound regulatory and decision making frameworks Providing training and expertise for radiological monitoring and characterization

  4. From local, to regional and global approach • To develop a regulatory framework and decision making process to assess radiological impact of radiological residues at former uranium mining & milling sites • To evaluate the remediation works underway • To ensure international safety standards are met • To develop a plan of action to minimize impact of radioactive residues on the population and assist sustainable development Technical Cooperation Regional Project: RER/9/086 (2005-08) Safe management of residues from former mining and milling activities in Central Asia Technical Cooperation Regional Project: RER/3/010 (2009-11) Supporting Preparation for Remediation of Uranium Production Legacy Sites • Gap analysis of regulatory frameworks • Enhancing analytical capability through inter-comparison exercises, development and implementation of QA/QC • Information sharing web to build public confidence and awareness • Use of a “pilot site” to : • Draft and Implement monitoring plan • Perform Risk Assessment • Appropriate institutional controls • Communicate hazards and risks

  5. Indeed, the IAEA is not alone… Why not expand and improve coordinated action? sharing information? pooling resources? Other stakeholders, like NRPA, NRC, ROSATOM

  6. Framework Document on the status of uranium sites and restoration projects • UNDP initiative • The IAEA provides technical backstopping through regular and technical cooperation programmes • The EC contributes providing expert advice to widen the assessment to the whole region • Other stakeholders have already expressed interest • The FD intends to be the reference documentation for raising awareness and mobilizing technical and financial resources

  7. National commitment and regional cooperation: simply indispensable • International stakeholders’ community can not replace duties of the Governments for: • Establishing and maintaining sound regulatory frameworks, including institution building and man power • Fulfilling international commitments • Giving priority to safety over other considerations • Facilitating implementation of restoration and development projects (authorizations, paperwork, visas,…) • Regional cooperation is a key element: • Similar issues • Experience and resource sharing • Joint approach to international stakeholders • Common language and understanding

  8. Taboshar area, Tajikistan: March 2006, picture taken by Peter Waggitt

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