Nuclear Security: Federal and State Action Needed

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Nuclear Security: Federal and State Action Needed to Improve Security of Sealed Radioactive Sources

Sealed radioactive sources, radioactive material e

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By Robert A. Robinson (au)
Year: 2003
Pages: 125
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1428942661

Description

Sealed radioactive sources, radioactive material encapsulated in stainless steel or other metal, are used worldwide in medicine, industry, & research. These sealed sources could be a threat to national security because terrorists could use them to make “dirty bombs.” This report determines: (1) the number of sealed sources in the U.S.; (2) the number of sealed sources lost, stolen, or abandoned; (3) the effectiveness of federal & state controls over sealed sources; & (4) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) & state efforts since Sept. 11, 2001, to strengthen security of sealed sources. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.

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