Book excerpt: The objective of this publication provides guidance on the actions that should be taken by a State to establish an effective nuclear security infrastructure for a nuclear power programme. States that do not intend to embark on such a programme, or already have an established nuclear power programme, will find the actions detailed in this publication useful when assessing and/or establishing the national nuclear security infrastructure for activities related to nuclear and other radioactive material, associated facilities and associated activities, as well as for dealing effectively with nuclear and other radioactive material out of regulatory control. Book jacket.