Ten years of Romanian experience on risk assessment owing to radioactive materials transport in Romania

Abstract

The transport of radioactive materials is a very important problem considering the potential risks and radiological consequences in carrying out the present activity. Based on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Safety Standard TS-R-1 (1996 edition, as amended 2003), Romanian National Nuclear Regulatory Body – Romanian National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) was adopted and implemented by act no. 374/October 2001, the safety regulations for the transport of radioactive materials in Romania under the title 'Fundamental regulations for a safe transport of radioactive materials, in Romania'. The present paper will present the main sources of radioactive materials in Romania, their transport routes with a particular interest paid to the radioactive wastes. Hypothetical scenarios for specific problems related to the identification and evaluation of the risks and potential radiological consequences associated with the transport of radioactive materials in Romania, for all these situations: routine transport (incident free) and possible accidents.