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Review and assessment of package requirements (yellowcake) and emergency response to transportation accidents. [Low specific activity]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6281605
As a consequence of an accident involving a truck shipment of yellowcake, a joint NRC--DOT study was undertaken to review and assess the regulations and practices related to package integrity and to emergency response to transportation accidents involving low specific activity radioactive materials. Recommendations are made regarding the responsibilities of state and local agencies, carriers, and shippers, and the DOT and NRC regulations. (DLC)
Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA); Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
6281605
Report Number(s):
NUREG-0535(DRAFT)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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