Explanatory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material

This publication is an updated version of the Second Edition of the Explanatory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (1985 Edition) and replaces all previous versions of Safety Series No. 7. It includes the changes contained in the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 1985 Edition, Supplement 1988, as well as modifications adopted by the Review Panel that was convened in July 1989. It explains the provisions of the Regulations with the aim of helping to promote compliance and public acceptance.