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Minimising the Use of Highly Enriched Uranium

Jan 30 2017
Statement on behalf of Norway
Revisions FEB 20 2018 APR 19 2018 JUL 19 2019 JAN 23 2020
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Purpose

 

The Joint Declaration encompasses the commitment of various countries to minimise and eventually eliminate the use of highly enriched uranium in civilian applications.

 

Highlights

 

The declaration commits to a plan to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of Uranium of Military Enrichment (UME) in civilian applications.

Key components of the plan include the following:

•Avoid using UME in new civilian facilities.

•Convert or decommission existing UME reactors.

•Promote high-density, low-enriched uranium (UPE) fuel development through global partnerships.

•Engage in regional efforts to reduce or eliminate UME.

Is your country committed to the INFCIRC/912 initiative?

Commitments from the governments of Norway, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Korea, Republic of, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Malaysia, Luxembourg