Preparing the 1993-94 Safeguards Implementation Support Programme for IAEA

The 1993-94 Safeguards Implementation Support (IS) Programme describes the Department of Safeguards' program of implementation support for the coming two years. The main body of the document describes the IS program for IAEA. A detailed description of the individual IS needs for 1993-1994 is contained in an annex that specifies the need, assigns priorities and lists tasks and activities underway to address the need. Other annexes address policy and procedures for programme planning and management, current Member State Support Programs (MSSP) tasks, and identification of MSSP resources required for implementation of developed technologies that could be provided. The primary responsibility for supporting the implementation of safeguards technology is with the support divisions of the Department of Safeguards. However, in this tune of limited resources it is essential that, where possible, the Department receives assistance from MSSPs that have the needed resources. This document should serve as a guide for IAEA, in planning implementation support activities and for identifying tasks for MSSPs wishing to provide assistance. This is the first programme to address requirements to support implementation of new and existing safeguards technology where no additional development is required. The Safeguards IS Programme is to be issued every two years and updated annually.