Sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards

Over 3 million packages of radioactive materials are shipped each year in the United States, either by highway, rail, air, or water. The NRC, along with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is responsible for regulating the safety of these shipments. With increased interest in new nuclear facilities, the NRC anticipates there will be a more diverse pool of applicants seeking certification of transportation packages, including some first-time applicants to the NRC. This digital exhibit will highlight the NRC’s transportation package certification process under 10 CFR Part 71 from beginning to end, including how we interact with the DOT and State, local, and tribal governments.