Published April 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

An examination of some of the aspects of the IAEA regulations for the safe transport of radioactive materials

  • 1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Div. of Radiological Protection

Description

The IAEA regulations have normalized the risk resulting from the transport of radioactive materials not in special form as LSA, LLS or exempt consignments with reference to type A consignments. This paper recommends that performance standards consistent with the basic assumptions should be specified in respect of LSA, LLS or exempt consignments. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Bull. Radiat. Prot.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
2
Series
Bull. Radiat. Prot.
Journal Page Range
45-50

Conference

Title
9. annual conference of the Indian Association for Radiation Protection.
Dates
23-26 Feb 1982.
Place
Kanpur (India).

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
16055096
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
IAEA; PACKAGING; PACKAGING RULES; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; REGULATIONS; SAFETY; TRANSPORT; TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; LAW; MATERIALS

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