Packages for the transport of radioactive material, including Type B packages, fissile material packages, radioactive material transport casks, certified transport packages, and associated package lifting and tie-down systems; Articles of iron or steel, n.e.s. (excl. cast articles) (HS code(s): 7326); Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport. (HS code(s): 8609); Transport (ICS code(s): 03.220); Protection against dangerous goods (ICS code(s): 13.300); Other standards related to nuclear energy (ICS code(s): 27.120.99)

Modernizing Package Certification Requirements; (13 page(s), in English)

Proposed rule; request for comments - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations governing thepackaging and transportation of radioactive material. This proposed action is responsive to several executive orders and the NRC's mission to enable the safe and secure use of nuclear materials in an efficient and reliable manner. The proposed amendments would establish voluntary provisions to provide greater flexibility for applicants by introducing risk-informed methodologies for demonstrating safety requirements and by providing an alternative radiation standard for approval of Type B packages for certain exclusive use shipments. The proposed rule would streamline application processes for package approval, remove unnecessary requirements, and clarify existing provisions.