Utilising the Emergency Planning Cycle for the Transport of Radioactive Material

As a world leader in the transport of radioactive material (RAM) British Nuclear Fuels plc (BNFL) and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited (PNTL) recognise the importance of adopting the emergency planning cycle. The emergency response arrangements prepared and maintained in support of the International Transport business have been developed through this cycle to ensure that their emergency response section may achieve its aim and that the business unit is able to respond to any International Transport related incident in a swift, combined and co-ordinated manner [1]. This paper outlines the eight key stages of the planning cycle and the experience that BNFL has gained in respect of its emergency response activities.