U.S., BULGARIA COOPERATE TO PREVENT SMUGGLING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

摘要

The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior outlined plans to install radiation detection equipment at multiple international points of entry and exit in Bulgaria earlier this month in an effort to decrease the likelihood of a terrorist smuggling nuclear materials out of the country. "NNSA is committed to detecting and deterring attempts to smuggle nuclear materials or devices into the United States or other countries around the world," said NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonprolifera-tion William Tobey on June 18 shortly after signing the memorandum of understanding. "Our agreement with Bulgaria is another opportunity to build upon our international partnerships to detect illicit nuclear activity regardless of origin or destination."