Nuclear and Radiological Emergency

Sixth: Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Directorate:
The directorate shall be managed by an employee of at least the second level who holds a first university degree and has service in the field of the directorate’s work for a period of not less than 15 years.

The Directorate undertakes the following tasks:

1. Conducting radiation surveys throughout Iraq.
2. Conduct a radiation survey of sites that use radioactive or nuclear materials after accidents to ensure that the sites are free of traces of radiation and launch the site.
3.  Activating the early warning system, participating in the International Information Base for Nuclear and Radiological Incidents (IRMIS) system, and analyzing the data contained in the system.
4. Participate in reviewing and updating the national emergency plan based on the radiological and nuclear threats and risks facing our country.
5. Participate in preparing a database that includes the material, human and technical capabilities available to national authorities to confront radiological or nuclear emergencies.
6. Review and evaluate site emergency plans for radiation practices.
7. Participate in evaluating the reports of the initial accident reconnaissance team.
8. Participate in the response teams for the various stages of the incident and provide specialized, qualitative support and recommendations to end the emergency in accordance with the Authority’s tasks.
9. Recommending the adoption of data received from the International Data Center of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Organization for the purpose of analyzing and determining the nature of the event.
10.  Participation in the Unified System for Exchange of Information for Radiation Incidents and Emergencies (USIE).
11. Preparing digital maps for all radiological surveys using MDS, GR460 mobile detection wheels and updating the radiological background map for all governorates of Iraq based on the GIS system.
12. Preparing a database for seismic activity in the governorates of Iraq based on the seismic bulletin, studying rain forecasts, and preparing digital maps for them.