TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN EUROPE AND THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY

There are several important dates in the recent history of the transport of dangerous goods in Europe. The first date, 1879, marks the beginning of work in Europe on the drafting of international regulations for the transport of dangerous substances on the Rhine. The paper outlines the nature and origins of European transport organizations and their connections with transport organizations with worldwide responsibilities. Special emphasis is given to the role of the European Economic Community (EEC) and, in particular, the role of the the Commission of the European Communities Special Permanent Working Party for the Transport of Radioactive Materials, which was created in 1982. Reference is made to recent studies financed by the EEC supporting the harmonized implementation of transport in Europe.