LEGAL AND REGULATORY CONTROL TO PROTECT AGAINST NUCLEAR ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF SCRAP METAL IN BANGLADESH

摘要

The objective of the paper is to support the regulatory framework in Bangladesh for monitoring and responses related to radioactive scrap metal regarding nuclear illicit trafficking. The paper provides a framework of recommendations on the existing national regulatory control of all metals used and traded nationally and internationally in Bangladesh as part of the metal recycling industry. The recommendations are addressed to all parties concerned with the metal recycling industry, including demolition companies, scrap collectors, sellers of scrap metal, owners of scrap yards, metal works, transporters, and the departments of government responsible for the control of incoming and outgoing shipments, for example, customs or border authorities. They also address the prevention of the occurrence of radioactive scrap metal which may or may not have been under regulatory control, its detection and the prevention of associated radiological consequences through response actions. The goal of the recommendations is to establish adequate controlling systems for facilities, borders, the transport authority and other relevant parties, to ensure a system of notification of the responsible authorities and persons, and also to create a decision making scheme for different types of illicit trafficking.