ECURIE

Concept of ECURIE

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of ecurie may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: European Community Urgent Radiological Information Exchange (ECURIE) – system for early notification and exchange of information in case of radiological or nuclear emergency. Nationally operated by a network of Contact Points (CPs) and Competent Authorities (CAs) via specific software (CoDecS).
ECURIE is a 24h radiological emergency notification and information exchange system in case of a major nuclear accident or radiological emergency. The legal basis for participation in ECURIE by the EU Member States is the EU Council Decision 87/600/Euratom. The Radiation Protection unit of DG ENER is responsible for ECURIE management and development. The unit maintains a 24h preparedness service in order to activate the system in the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of ecurie published by the European Commission