2nd JAPAN-IAEA Workshop on Advanced Safeguards Technology for the Future Nuclear Fuel Cycle

10-13 November 2009
Tokai-mura, Ibaraki, Japan

In cooperation with the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Hosted by the
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)

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Announcement


PROPOSED TOPIC AREAS

  1. Current Status and Future Prospects of Developing Safeguards Technologies for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
    Department of Safeguards Long-Range Strategic Plan
    Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NGSI)
    Instrument Development for Meeting Future Safeguards Technical Specifications
  2. Technology and Instrumentation Needs
    Safeguards Technology Development Strategy
    Authorization of Safeguards Equipment
    Current and Future Requirements for Safeguards Technologies
  3. Advanced Safeguards Technologies
    Measurement, Sensor and Analytical Technologies (NDA technologies for verification of fuel, Rokkasho on-site laboratory, nuclear reference materials for improvement of DA)
    Unattended Process Monitoring Systems (data specification, acquisition, transmission and evaluation)
    Improvement of Burn-up Codes Accuracy
    Containment and Surveillance Technologies
    Advanced Safeguards Approaches (concepts in the context of State-level safeguards considerations)
  4. Guidelines on Developing Instrumentation to Lead the Way for Implementing Future Safeguards
    Joint Planning of Installation during Facility Design Phases
    Guidance for Designers and Operators
    Joint Use of Equipment (authentication, technical specification of shared equipment, integrity, independent data access, etc.)
    International Cooperation for R&D and Implementation of Equipment
    Information Security
    Remote Data Transmission (authenticity, encryption, vulnerability, etc.)
  5. Experiences and Lessons Learned
    Experience at Advanced Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
    Experience in Joint Use of Equipment
    Experience in Cooperation with Facility Operators and State Authorities
    Panel Discussion

OBJECTIVE

This international workshop will address issues and technologies associated with safeguarding the future nuclear fuel cycle. The workshop will discuss issues of interest to the safeguards community, facility operators and State Systems of accounting and control of nuclear materials.

AUDIENCE

This workshop will be of interest to individuals and organizations concerned with future nuclear fuel cycle technical developments and safeguards technologies. This includes representatives from the nuclear industry, R&D organizations, safeguards inspectorates, State systems of accountancy and control, and Member States Support Programmes.

PAPERS

Presentations and accompanying papers are invited from participants on any of the outlined topic areas. The number of presentations will be limited to allow adequate time for discussions. Papers are to be presented orally.

REGISTRATION

There is no registration fee. Please register via the workshop web site:
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Meetings/Announcements.asp?ConfID=39029

KEY DEADLINES

Final registration: 30 September 2009
Submission of synopsis(300 words): 15 September 2009
Submission of Power Point presentations: 15 October 2009
Submission of paper for the workshop proceedings:17 December 2009

LANGUAGE

The conference language will be English.

Scientific Matters and Paper Submission

Mr. Michio Hosoya
Workshop Scientific Secretary
Department of Safeguards
Division of Technical Support
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Tel: + 43 1 2600 21902
Fax: + 43 1 2600 29317
Email: m.hosoya@iaea.org

Mr. Ryoji Aso
Workshop Scientific Secretary
Nuclear Non-proliferation Science and Technology Center (NPSTC)
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Tel: + 81 29 284 3490
Fax: + 81 29 284 3678
Email: npstc2009ws@jaea.go.jp

Mr. Manfred Zendel
Department of Safeguards
Division of Technical Support
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Tel: + 43 1 2600 21879
Fax: + 43 1 2600 29317
Email: m.zendel@iaea.org

Participation and Administrative Matters

Ms. Consuelo del Campo
Department of Safeguards
Division of Technical Support
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Tel: + 43 1 2600 26744
Fax: + 43 1 2600 29317
Email: c.delcampo@iaea.org

Ms. Rieko Suzuki
Nuclear Non-proliferation Science and Technology Center (NPSTC),
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Tel: +81 29 284 3490
Fax: +81 29 284 3678
Email: npstc2009ws@jaea.go.jp
(For Japanese participants only)

Schedule of Events

10 November Participation registration • Opening addresses • Special
announcements • Invited papers • Presentations

11 November Presentations • Reception

12 November Final session • Official closing

13 November Optional half day tour to:

Clean Laboratory for
Environmental Analysis
and Research (CLEAR)

Japan Proton Accelerator
Research Complex (J-PARC)