The National Radiation Laboratory (NRL), acting as New Zealand's regulatory authority and within aregulatory system that implements the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) transportregulations, has developed an approach to the transport of radioactive materials that takes account ofNew Zealand's relatively low population (less than 4 million) and its nuclear power free status.Within New Zealand there is, on a world scale, little radioactive material transported. NRL has takena proactive role in communication, provision of advice and education. This paper discusses NRL'sapproach and raises issues pertinent to countries similar to New Zealand.
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