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UPDATED: June 1, 2010 NO. 19 MAY 13, 2010
Work Plan of Washington Nuclear Security Summit
April 2010
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This Work Plan supports the Communiqué of the Washington Nuclear Security Summit. It constitutes a political commitment by the participating states to carry out, on a voluntary basis, applicable portions of this Work Plan, consistent with respective national laws and international obligations, in all aspects of the storage, use, transportation and disposal of nuclear materials and in preventing non-state actors from obtaining the information required to use such materials for malicious purposes.

Recognizing the importance of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism as an important legally binding multilateral instrument addressing threats posed by acts of nuclear terrorism,

1. Participating states parties to the Convention will work together to achieve universality of the Convention, as soon as possible;

2. Participating states parties to the Convention will assist states, as appropriate and upon their request, to implement the Conventions; and

3. Participating states parties to the Convention encourage discussions among states parties to consider measures to ensure its effective implementation, as called for in Article 20 of the Convention.

Recognizing the importance of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as the only multilateral legally binding agreement dealing with the physical protection of nuclear material in peaceful uses, and the value of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention in strengthening global security,

1. Participating states parties to the Convention will work towards its universal adherence and where applicable, to accelerate the ratification processes of the Amendment to the Convention and to act for early implementation of that Amendment;

2. Participating states parties to the Convention call on all states to act in accordance with the object and purpose of the Amendment until such time as it enters into force; and

3. Participating states parties to the Convention will assist states, as appropriate and upon their request, to implement the Convention and the Amendment.

Noting the need to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004) on preventing non-state actors from obtaining weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials, in particular as it relates to nuclear material,

1. Participating states support the continued dialogue between the Security Council committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1540 and states and support strengthened international cooperation in this regard, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and within the framework of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy;

2. Participating states support the activities of the Security Council committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1540 to promote full implementation;

3. Participating states recognize the importance of complete and timely reporting as called for by UNSCR 1540, and will work with other states to do so, including by providing technical support or assistance, as requested;

4. Participating states note the outcome of Comprehensive Review by the Security Council committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1540, including the consideration of the establishment of a voluntary fund, and express their support for ensuring the effective and sustainable support for the activities of the 1540 Committee;

5. With respect to the nuclear security-related aspects of Paragraph Three, sections (a) and (b) of Resolution 1540, participating states recognize the importance of evaluating and improving their physical protection systems to ensure that they are capable of achieving the objectives set out in relevant IAEA Nuclear Security Series documents and as contained in the document "Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities," (INFCIRC/225); and

6. Participating states in a position to do so are encouraged to provide technical assistance to those states that request it through appropriate mechanisms, including through the Committee's efforts to match needs with available resources.

Welcoming IAEA activities in support of national efforts to enhance nuclear security worldwide and commending the work of the IAEA for the provision of assistance, upon request, through its Nuclear Security Program and for the implementation of the Nuclear Security Plan 2010-2013, approved by the Board of Governors in September 2009 and noted by the IAEA General Conference, and welcoming IAEA programs to advance new technologies to improve nuclear security and nuclear materials accountancy.

Recognizing that the IAEA is facilitating the development by member states, in the framework of the Nuclear Security Series, of guidance and recommendations relating to the prevention and detection of, and response to, theft, sabotage, unauthorized access and illegal transfer of other malicious acts involving, inter alia, nuclear material and associated facilities, and is providing guidance in developing and implementing effective nuclear security measures.

Noting that pursuit of the objectives of this Work Plan will not be interpreted so as to alter the mandate or responsibilities of the IAEA,

1. Participating states note that the IAEA's Nuclear Security Series of documents provides recommendations and guidance to assist states in a wide range of aspects of nuclear security, and encourage the widest possible participation by all its member states in the process;

2. Participating states in a position to do so, will work actively with the IAEA towards the completion and implementation, as appropriate, of the guidance provided by the Nuclear Security Series, and to assist, upon request, other states in doing so;

3. Participating states in particular welcome and support the IAEA's efforts to finalize the fifth revision of the recommendations contained in INFCIRC/225, which will be published in the Nuclear Security Series;

4. Participating states recognize the importance of nuclear material accountancy in support of nuclear security and look forward to the completion of the technical guidance document on "Nuclear Material Accountancy Systems at Facilities;"

5. Participating states will endeavor to incorporate, as appropriate, the relevant principles set out in the Nuclear Security Series document, into the planning, construction and operation of nuclear facilities;

6. Participating states, when implementing their national nuclear security measures, will support the use of the IAEA Implementing Guide on the Development, Use and Maintenance of the Design Basis Threat to elaborate their national design basis threat as appropriate, to include the consideration of outsider and insider threats;

7. Participating states welcome the IAEA's efforts to assist states to develop, upon request, Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plans to consolidate their nuclear security needs into integrated plans for nuclear security improvements and assistance;

8. Participating states recognize the value of IAEA support mechanisms such as the International Physical Protection Advisory Service missions to review, as requested, their physical protection systems for civilian nuclear material and facilities; and

9. Participating states call upon all Member States of the IAEA in a position to do so to provide the necessary support to enable the IAEA to implement these important activities.

Noting the contributions to the promotion of nuclear security by the UN and initiatives such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, the G8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, as well as other bilateral, regional, multilateral and nongovernmental activities within their respective mandates and memberships,

1. Participating states will work together, as appropriate, to ensure that nuclear security cooperation mechanisms are complementary, reinforcing, efficient, consistent with related IAEA activities and appropriately matched to identified needs in those states requesting assistance;

2. Participating states encourage, where appropriate, expanded participation in and commitment to international initiatives and voluntary cooperative mechanisms aimed at improving nuclear security and preventing nuclear terrorism; and

3. Participating states welcome the intent of the members of the G8 Global partnership, in a position to do so, to undertake additional programming to enhance nuclear security.

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