1979 Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials

CPPNM / Physical Protection Convention/ INFCIRC 274

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International Atomic Energy Agency

Article 17, Paragraphs 1 and 2:

“1. In the event of a dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention, such States Parties shall consult with a view to the settlement of the dispute by negotiation, or by any other peaceful means of settling disputes acceptable to all parties to the dispute.

2. Any dispute of this character which cannot be settled in the manner prescribed in paragraph 1 shall, at the request of any party to such dispute, be submitted to arbitration or referred to the International Court of Justice for decision. Where a dispute is submitted to arbitration, if, within six months from the date of the request, the parties to the dispute are unable to agree on the organization of the arbitration, a party may request the President of the International Court of Justice or the Secretary-General of the United Nations to appoint one or more arbitrators. In case of conflicting requests by the parties to the dispute, the request to the Secretary-General of the United Nations shall have priority.”

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency

Annex I: Levels of Physical Protection to be Applied in International Transport of Nuclear Material as Categorized in Annex II.

Annex II: Table Categorization of Nuclear Material

08/02/1987

“Article 19

1. This Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the twenty-first instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval with the depositary.

2. For each State ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to the Convention after the date of deposit of the twenty-first instrument of ratification, acceptance or approval, the Convention shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.”

2005 Amendment to the 1979 Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials

International Atomic Energy Agency accessed on 04/08/2021