Aiming at better physical protection; Physical protection in Japan

Journal Article · Wed Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1990 · JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA)

OSTI ID:6926852

Seyama, K ^[1]; Nakano, H; Kajiyoshi, M ^[2]

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1. Science and Technology Agency (JP)
2. Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp. (JP)

Japan became affiliated with the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material on November 27, 1988. Prior to that time and during most of 1988, much work was done to create the domestic laws and regulations necessary to conform with the Convention. On May 26, 1989 Japan began enforcing the last of the regulations associated with physical protection. The paper describes the necessity for and the status of nuclear energy in Japan, explains the process by which Japan revised its laws and regulations to conform to the Convention, and outlines the Japanese way of thinking with regard to physical protection in view of Japanese society and its history.

• OSTI ID: 6926852
• Journal Information: JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA), Journal Name: JNMM (Journal of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management); (USA) Vol. 18:2; ISSN 0893-6188; ISSN JNMME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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