Ensuring nuclear safety and security in Vietnam

In 2012, the Nuclear Radiation Safety Department continued to complete the project 'Improving and strengthening the capacity of the state management system for the development of atomic energy applications and ensuring security and safety' , to ensure the task of safety, security and nuclear control in Vietnam.

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Mr. Dang Thanh Luong, Deputy Director said that on January 4, at the Conference to review the work in 2011, deploying the tasks of 2012 of the Department of Nuclear Radiation Safety - Ministry of Science and Technology.

In 2011, the Department of Nuclear Radiation Safety completed the installation of security systems at 22 facilities with high radioactive sources within the framework of US DOE BOA project on reducing the risk of insecurity of the source. radiation; coordinate with the General Department of Customs to prepare conditions for installing radioactive substance control gate at the arrival terminal of Noi Bai International Airport, which is expected to be inaugurated in February 2012.

The Department also collaborates with IAEA inspectors to conduct periodic inspections according to the Inspection Agreement, conduct a tally of nuclear materials, build a nuclear accounting report at the Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute and Institute of Public Works. Rare Radiation Technology and Nuclear Science and Technology Institute; coordinated with the International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA and the countries of Japan, South Korea, the United States and Australia to organize seminars and training courses on radiation source security and nuclear security in Vietnam Male.

Most recently, the Department has directed research and has proposals regarding high-level and expert-level meetings to prepare for the Second Nuclear Security Summit in Korea scheduled to take place in March. / 2012.

The Department of Nuclear Radiation Safety also coordinates with the National Science and Technology Development Fund to advise on the implementation of 3 state-level seismic and geological projects; lead and coordinate with this Fund to build a State-level project 'Building a framework of legal documents on nuclear safety'.