Nuclear Weapon Significant Incident
Nuclear Weapon Significant Incident :
Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Disasters. "An unexpected event involving nuclear weapons, nuclear components, or a nuclear weapon transport or launch vehicle when a nuclear weapon is mated, loaded, or on board, that does not fall into the nuclear weapon accident category but that: (1) Results in evident damage to a nuclear weapon or nuclear component to the extent that major rework, complete replacement, or examination or recertification by the DoE is required. (2) Requires immediate action in the interest of safety or nuclear weapons security. (3) May result in adverse public reaction (national or international). (4) Could lead to a nuclear weapon accident and warrants that senior national officials or agencies be informed or take action". (DoD, DoD Response to Radiological Accidents, 1996, p. 9)
