C.1: Safeguards
Provide credible assurances to the international community that States are honouring their safeguards obligations Other Information:
Actions: (i) Seek to overcome constraints on the Agency-s ability to draw timely, soundly-based safeguards conclusions by
such means as: - the timely acquisition and processing of reports and declarations required by safeguards agreements and additional
protocols and other safeguards relevant information; - obtaining access as necessary to nuclear facilities and other safeguards
relevant locations to carry out the required verification activities; - obtaining satisfactory and timely responses to questions
regarding the correctness and completeness of State declarations; - the timely implementation of safeguards strengthening
measures; - addressing any additional, technical limitations that come to light over time. (ii) Continue activities to encourage
the conclusion of safeguards agreements and additional protocols. (iii) Continue further to develop and implement an effective,
efficient and non-discriminatory approach to safeguards implementation taking account of State-specific factors including
the implementation of integrated safeguards where appropriate. (iv) Monitor and address observed deficiencies or vulnerabilities
in safeguards approaches, equipment and technology and acquire new or improved equipment/technology where appropriate. (v)
Develop and/or use new concepts, approaches, techniques and technology for information analysis and verification activities,
especially with regard to enhanced ability to detect undeclared nuclear material and activities. (vi) Help States to develop
and improve their SSACs and other relevant infrastructure as important prerequisites for effective safeguards implementation.
(vii) Seek to strengthen co-operation between the Agency and SSACs as opportunities to do so arise. (viii) Obtain, through
appropriate mechanisms and channels, pertinent information on international nuclear activities and trade relevant to safeguards
implementation. (ix) Seek continually to improve safeguards working methods, including through the application of a Quality
Management System.
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