Introduction

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In order to gather information about the perceived effectiveness of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, including effects, benefits, and limitations, we are seeking the cooperation of knowledgeable officials from the 64 contracting parties to the Convention for whom the Convention has come into force, regardless of the current status of their civilian nuclear power programs. The objectives of this survey are to determine which aspects of the Convention are working most effectively, and which aspects may need improvement.

Your participation is extremely valuable in ensuring we develop as comprehensive and accurate a picture of the Convention as possible, as the treaty affects many countries, regardless of whether they currently operate or are considering building new civilian nuclear power reactors.

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We expect to issue our report to Congress in spring 2010 and will send all survey participants a copy thereafter.

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this survey.

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Full Report: GAO-10-489

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