Testimony from a former safeguards inspector

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1981.11458894· OSTI ID:5822762

Richter, R

Testimony by a former inspector relates the ineffectiveness and deficiencies of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards inspections to Iraq's controversial nuclear program. He notes that all Iraqi inspections since 1976 were conducted by Soviet and Hungarian nationals and that the procedures require prior notice, limited authority, and other loopholes that permit numerous opportunities for materials to be diverted to facilities not subject to inspection. Granting that IAEA inspections are essential, he urges removing some of the constraints that permit noncooperating nations to thwart the intent of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5822762
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 37:8; ISSN BASIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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