23 October 2013, 12:47
The Agreement determines the procedure of import and export of restricted articles into and out of the territory of member states of the Agreement; determines the procedure of crossing the state border of member states of the Agreement when transporting nuclear materials; establishes competent bodies responsible for implementation of this Agreement, as well as conditions for transportation of restricted articles, the procedure of their escort and security; settles the issue of responsibility for the loss of restricted articles and for the nuclear damage caused by a nuclear incident that occurred during the transportation of restricted articles; the procedure of aftermath mitigation and settlement of disputes that arose in connection with accidents, etc.
Ratification of the Agreement establishes proper legal basis for transportation of nuclear materials between the Russian Federation and Hungary through the territory of Ukraine; establishes clear mechanisms for cooperation between competent bodies of these states at all stages of transportation of restricted articles; and settles the issue of nuclear and radiation security and physical protection during the transportation of nuclear materials.
The respective bill was registered under No. 0025.