49 CFR Part 173 (Shippers-General Requirements) – eCFR
49 C.F.R. Part 173 is a section of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Hazardous Materials Regulations, issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and establishes nationwide rules for preparing, packaging, and shipping hazardous materials – including radioactive waste. This regulation applies broadly […]
IAEA Publication Page: Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (SSR-6)
This publication, “Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material” (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6, Rev. 1), is an international safety standard issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It provides a comprehensive set of technical rules governing the safe transportation of radioactive materials, including spent nuclear fuel, by land, sea, or air. […]
IAEA SSR-6 (2018 Edition) – Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material
This publication, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6 (Rev. 1) – “Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material” (2018) is an international safety standard issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It sets out detailed technical requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials, including nuclear waste, by road, rail, sea, or air. […]
IAEA SSR-6 (Rev. 2) 2025 Edition – Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material
This publication is an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical report (often part of its Proceedings or Technical Reports series). The IAEA is a United Nations–affiliated organization that develops international guidance, safety standards, and technical recommendations on nuclear energy, safety, and waste management. Reports like this one (PUB2120) typically compile findings from international meetings, expert […]
PHMSA Interpretation 18-0088 (Class 7 Applicability)
This document is a formal interpretation letter issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It responds to a private party’s request for clarification about how federal hazardous materials regulations apply to radioactive materials during transportation, specifically under 49 C.F.R. Part 173. Interpretation letters like this are part of […]
49 CFR Part 173 Subpart I – Class 7 Radioactive Materials
49 C.F.R. Part 173, Subpart I is a binding federal regulation issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It governs how radioactive materials (Class 7), including spent nuclear fuel, must be packaged, handled, and transported across the United States. This rule is part of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, which apply to anyone who […]
PHMSA Part 173 – Hazardous Materials Regulations (Regulatory Portal)
This webpage provides access to 49 C.F.R. Part 173, a set of binding federal regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Part 173 is part of the broader Hazardous Materials Regulations, which govern how radioactive waste is prepared, packaged, and shipped in the United […]