### Question
What is the definition of near real time material accountancy?


### Answer
The definition of **near real time material accountancy** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 6324*:

> a method of accounting for the location, quantity, and disposition of special fissionable material at facilities that store or process such material, in which verification of peaceful use is continuously achieved by means of frequent physical inventories and the use of in-process instrumentation

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 6324*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER II-INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY**

