U.S.-Russian Collaboration in Combating Radiological Terrorism (2007)
Chapter: D Agenda: U.S.-Russian Workshop on Safety and Security of Ionizing Radiation Sources
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Agenda: U.S.-Russian Workshop on Safety and Security of Ionizing Radiation Sources
Russian Academy of Sciences Presidium
Moscow, Russia
March 14-15, 2005
March 14, 2005
Opening Session
Welcoming Remarks
Nikolay P. Laverov, Russian Academy of Sciences
Evgeny P. Velikhov, Kurchatov State Research Center for Atomic Energy
Siegfried S. Hecker, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Sergey V. Antipov, Federal Agency for Atomic Energy (Rosatom)
John F. Ahearne, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Session 1—The Role of National Agencies in Controlling Sources: Regulations, Databases, Enforcement
Chairs: John F. Ahearne, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; Leonid Bolshov, Nuclear Safety Institute (IBRAE)
Main Problems of Safe Use of Ionizing Radiation Sources
Leonid Bolshov, Nuclear Safety Institute
Managing Radiation Sources More Safely
Aleksandr M. Agapov, Division of Nuclear and Radiation Safety (DNRS), Rosatom
Overview of the Organization of the Global Threat Reduction Initiative
Garry Tittemore, U.S. Department of Energy
Regulating Activities Regarding the Physical Security of Nuclear and Radiation Hazard Facilities
V. L. Pervin, Rostekhnadzor
Role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Enhancing the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
Cynthia Jones, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Preventing Radiological Terrorism: Problems of Radiation Safety
Ivan K. Romanovich, St. Petersburg Scientific Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene, Federal Monitoring Service for the Protection of Consumer Rights and Human Welfare
Session 2—Activities of Russian Organizations That Use Sources: Characteristics and Distribution of Sources, Procedures, Protection of Sources, and Experiences of Special Interest
Chairs: John F. Ahearne, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; Leonid Bolshov, Nuclear Safety Institute
Analysis of the Ionizing Radiation Source Management Situation in the Russian Federation (based on the results of U.S.-Russian cooperation)
Rafael F. Arutyunyan, I. A. Osipyants, Nuclear Safety Institute
S. N. Brykin, All-Russian Chemical Technology Research Institute
V. V. Khlopkov, Russian Academy of Sciences
Ensuring the Functioning of the Federal System of Accounting and Control of Radioactive Materials and Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Materials, and Security of Nuclear and Radiation Hazardous Facilities at Russian Academy of Sciences Organizations
Boris F. Myasoedov, Russian Academy of Sciences
Radiation Hazard Facilities in Russia
V. K. Klyushnik, Rostekhnadzor
Directions for Improving a System of Accounting and Control of Ionizing Radiation Sources
A. N. Rumyantsev, V. K. Sukhoruchkin, V. M. Shmelev, Kurchatov Institute Russian Research Center
Creation and Operation of a System of Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and Radiation Sources at Petersburg Institute of Atomic Physics
Dimitry P. Tolkachev, Petersburg Institute of Atomic Physics
Systematic Research of the Radiation Legacy of the USSR
A. A. Iskra, All-Russian Chemical Technology Research Institute
O. G. Lebedev and V. K. Popov, Kurchatov Institute Russian Research Center
March 15, 2005
Session 3—Activities That Produce, Transport, Collect, Assemble, Disassemble, and Dispose of Sources: Types of Sources of Primary Concern, Procedures in Handling Sources, and Experiences of Special Interest
Chairs: John F. Ahearne, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; Leonid Bolshov, Nuclear Safety Institute
Problems of Decommissioning Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators
V. D. Akhunov, Rosatom
Improving Physical Security of Storage Sites and Ensuring the Safe Storage and Transport of Radiological Materials at Radon Special Complexes in the Russian Federation
Valery G. Gnedenko, I. V. Goryachev, N. A. Petrov, N. V. Vitik, Ye. G. Sergeeva, Kurchatov Institute Russian Research Center
Production of Ionizing Radiation Sources at the Mayak Production Association and Efforts to Ensure Their Safe Use and Disposal
A. D. Maksimenko, Mayak Production Association
Technologies for Reprocessing and Long-Term Storage of Spent Ionizing Radiation Sources and Radioactive Wastes from Nonnuclear Applications
Artur E. Arustamov, Radon
Utilization of Ionizing Radiation Sources Developed by the Khlopin Radium Institute
V. V. Fedorov, Khlopin Radium Institute
Generalization of Experience to Prolong the Lifetime of Ionizing Radiation Sources Used in Civil Aviation and Problems Connected with Their Utilization
D. Yu. Tchuvilin, Kurchatov Institute Russian Research Institute
V. G. Pashchinsky, Federal Research and Development Institute of Civil Aviation
V. A. Shilov, Ministry of Transport of Russia
Collecting Orphan Sources
Leroy Leonard, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Session 4—Assessment of Consequences of Unauthorized Use of Ionizing Radiation Sources; Communication to Media and the Population
Chairs: John F. Ahearne, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society; Leonid Bolshov, Nuclear Safety Institute
Preventive Measures to Stop the Unauthorized Spread of Radioactive Substances and Radioactive Wastes
Nikolay F. Andryushin, Rostekhnadzor
Environmental Impact Assessment and Accident Analysis of RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) Decommissioning
A. I. Platov, State Unitary Enterprise Russian National Technical Physics State Unitary Enterprise Russian National Technical Physics and Automation Research Institute (VNIITFA)
A Terrorist Attack Involving Plutonium: Dosimetry and Medical Aspects
Sergey A. Romanov, Federal Agency for Medicine and Biology, Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia
The Social Amplification of Risk: Communicating with the Media and the Public
Roger Kasperson, Clark University
Direct and Indirect Harm: Value at Risk
Elena M. Melikhova, Nuclear Safety Institute
Discussion
Closing Remarks
