1. SAFE AND SECURE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL: A GLOBAL CHALLENGE THAT REQUIRES A GLOBAL SOLUTION
Dr. Pil-Soo Hahn
Director
Division of Radiation, Transport & Waste Safety International Atomic Energy Agency

2. IAEA Transport Regulations - History
At the first IAEA general conference (1957):
International transport of radioactive material recognized as vital from the very beginning
Harmonization of international regulations for transport was viewed as necessary
Harmonization continues to be a key focus of Agency efforts today

3. IAEA Transport Regulations - Today
2011 Transport Conference: “The Next Fifty Years – Creating a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Framework”
Recognized 50 years of safety
“Sustainable Framework” for transport continues to be established
Challenges remain today in both safety and security

4. Lessons Learned from Fukushima
Lessons related to transport have been evaluated
Changes were implemented in the regulations
Communication during emergencies and availability of adequate resources are key elements to proper response
The Agency will consider the lessons learned in updates to guidance on emergency response to transport accidents

5. Current Agency Activities
Transport Regulations
Review/Revision Cycle
The Role of Risk in Changes to the Regulations
Regulatory Stability
Technical Bases of the Regulations
Clarity of Regulatory language

6. Current Agency Activities, cont.
Transport Environment
TRANSSC
Technical Cooperation Projects
Denial of Shipment

7. Future Agency Activities
The agency invites your participation in transport related meetings in the coming year
Thank you for your attention!

8. Questions ?
Thank you