Transport Activity in Canada: 1992

For regulators of nuclear transport, it is more important than ever before that regulatory programs have a sound planning basis. In times of mounting deficits, safety programs are subjected to rigorous cost-benefit examination. These pressures are combined with the rising expectations of the public for assurances of perfect safety and zero risk. The practical foundation for the justification of a transport safety program is a useful description of the transport activity. To know the number and type of packages and shipments, the volume in the different modes of transport and the distances that the material is transported can be critical information for the regulatory authority.