O Sistema de Proteção ao Programa Nuclear Brasileiro e as missões da Agência Internacional de Energia Atômica para revisão da estrutura de resposta a Emergências Nucleares

Abstract

The National Defense Strategy points the Brazilian nuclear sector as one of the three strategic sectors for National Defense. In this context, this work aims to identify the possible impacts, direct and indirect, to the country arising from the preparation and submission of the current nuclear emergency and preparedness response structure of the Brazilian Nuclear Program Protection System (Sipron) to missions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This research will focus on the Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV), evaluating the concept of this mission, its objectives and the benefits acquired by Member States that have submitted their nuclear emergency preparedness and response structures to this specific mission. A review of the related literature was conducted, supported by extensive bibliographical and documentary research, and the gaps and potential contributions to Sipron and to the development of the Brazilian Nuclear Sector were discussed. The result will bring an analysis of the possible contributions of receiving this mission in strengthening the current Brazilian EPR capabilities, focusing on the development of the country's national nuclear, security and defense sectors. In conclusion, the gains for the Brazilian Nuclear Program, arising from the preparation and submission of the current structure of Sipron to EPREV, will provide another seal of quality to the program, with the consequent growth of nuclear safety and protection, thus spilling over to the Nuclear Program of the Navy, which is currently characterized as one of the front lines in the country's effort to strengthen and promote national security and defense.