History of Nuclear Materials Transportation and Packaging Research and Development Sponsored by the US Federal Government. Final Report

摘要

Regulation of radioactive materials transported in the United States began 47 years ago. Numerous federal agencies have supported technical programs to improve the safety of nuclear transport. This report outlines the transportation technology research and development programs and transport and packaging regulations that were developed by: US Postal Service; Interstate Commerce Commission; Atomic Energy Commission; International Atomic Energy Agency; Department of Transportation; Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Energy Research and Development Administration; and finally, Department of Energy (DOE). In 1978, DOE, through the Albuquerque Operations Office, established the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) with Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) as lead contractor. DOE's research and development program objectives are discussed, and the resources of SNL and supporting laboratories to the TTC are described. 36 refs., 2 figs., 2 tabs. (ERA citation 10:038819)