Gaps in Radiation Control Detected at Kyrgyzstan's Border
Authorities propose requiring customs and border agencies to submit quarterly consolidated data on inspections to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which amends the radiation control rules at border checkpoints in effect since 2011, has been put forward for public discussion.
The developers of the document note that customs and border agencies record information in internal logs but do not provide the Ministry of Natural Resources with systematized data. According to their assessment, the lack of consolidated information hinders the evaluation of radiation exposure at border checkpoints and adjacent territories, forecasting risks, and responding to threats in a timely manner.
The draft also mandates the participation of Ministry of Natural Resources representatives in in-depth radiation surveys at the border. Reports must include the number of inspections, data on objects that triggered the systems, and information on the condition of the equipment. These reports are to be submitted no later than the 5th day of the month following the reporting quarter.
