This publication provides guidance to States, competent authorities and operators on appropriate nuclear security measures during each stage in the lifetime of a nuclear facility, from initial planning of the facility through to its final decommissioning. The publication addresses effective nuclear security in the transition between stages and applies to the nuclear security of nuclear material and nuclear facilities throughout the lifetime of all types of nuclear facility. Although focused on nuclear power, the guidance contained in this publication may be useful for States developing nuclear programs with other types of facility, including those for research and development.

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • Background
  • Objective
  • Scope
  • Structure
• 2. LIFETIME OF A NUCLEAR FACILITY
  • Eight stages in the lifetime of a nuclear facility
• 3. SECURITY MEASURES DURING EACH STAGE
  • Stage 1: Planning
    • Planning stage goals
    • Planning stage actions
  • Stage 2: Siting
    • Siting stage goals
    • Siting stage actions
  • Stage 3: Design
    • Design stage goals
    • Design stage actions
  • Stage 4: Construction
    • Construction stage goals
    • Construction stage actions
  • Stage 5: Commissioning
    • Commissioning stage goals
    • Commissioning stage actions
  • Stage 6: Operation
    • Operation stage goals
    • Operation stage actions
  • Stage 7: Cessation of operation
    • Cessation of operation stage goals
    • Cessation of operation stage actions
  • Stage 8: Decommissioning
    • Decommissioning stage goals
    • Decommissioning stage actions
• REFERENCES