Year
1980
Abstract
The objective of physical protection, its statutory and other bases as well as the parties involved in the licensing process are described with respect to the Federal Republic of Germany. Almost all facilities of the nuclear fuel cycle are either already available or under construction or in the planning stage. The facilities are grouped in categories reflecting their hazard potentials : the possibility of a theft of nuclear fuels in an approach similar to INFCIRC 225 and, in addition, the possibility of a release of radioactive materials. Physical protection follows the concept of detection, alert of police force, delay, prevention of the act by police force. The schematic layout of a Category I facility is presented.