SURVEY OF RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAMMES FOR TRANSPORT

Year
2001
Author(s)
M.T. Lizot - Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IPSN), France
G. Sert - Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IPSN), France
M.L. PERRIN - Institut de Protection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IPSN), France
K. B. Shaw - National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), UK
R. Gelde - National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), UK
J. S. Hughes - National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), UK
F. Lange - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, Germany
G. Schwarz - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, Germany
H.-J. Fett - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, Germany
R. Christ - Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, Germany
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Abstract
One of the major changes in the IAEA Transport Regulations (No. TS-R-1 (ST-1, Revised)) is the explicit requirement for the establishment and application of a Radiation Protection Programme (RPP) for the transport of radioactive material. This paper provides guidance and information relevant to the establishment of RPPs for the transport of radioactive material thereby assisting both transport operators in their obligation regarding the development, implementation and maintenance of RPPs for transport and competent authorities in their role of exercising control of compliance with all relevant safety standards and criteria. The material provided may also be helpful in facilitating the interaction between operators, applicants, licensees and other organisations concerned in their interaction with competent authorities. The paper draws upon work [1] undertaken by IPSN France, NRPB UK and GRS Germany on behalf of the European Commission and several national agencies.