under the Euratom Treaty, the Commission shall verify that nuclear materials are not diverted from their peaceful use. To this end operators of nuclear facilities must set up an accountancy and control system of the nuclear material processed in their facilities, the functioning of which is verified by the Commission (Articles 77-85 Euratom Treaty).
For any installation of a type not referred to in Sections A to E using more than one effective kilogramme per annum, the questionnaire includes the following:
- identification of the installation;
- general arrangement of the installation, including features relating to material accountancy, containment and surveillance;
- nuclear material accountancy and control system, including techniques for physical inventory taking;
- other information relevant to the application of safeguards.
