The World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) is an

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that represents the collective interests of the

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and packaging industries, and those who rely on it for the safe, efficient, and reliable

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materials. Through the WNTI, companies are working together to promote a sound international framework for the future by helping to build international consensus through co-operation and understanding. The

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was founded in 1998. The WNTI is a

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funded by membership subscriptions. Member companies are drawn from a wide range of industry sectors including major

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producers and

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, transport companies, package designers, package producers and

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. Headquartered in

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, the WNTI

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has a small staff of qualified professionals working closely with members and other international bodies involved in the transport of radioactive materials.

Organisation

The

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currently comprises seven directors and meets biannually. Headquartered in London, the Institute is managed by the

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. The Secretary General chairs an

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which reports to the

. The WNTI operates successfully as a

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organisation, with regional offices in

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and

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Objectives

* To ensure that radioactive materials are transported by

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and

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safely, efficiently and reliably through the harmonised application of

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al and

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, regulations and procedures; * To consult with

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and

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to support balanced international standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures through the preparation of industry position papers, technical briefs and

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; * To act as a catalyst and facilitator bringing members together to exchange views on radioactive materials transport issues and to participate in appropriate meetings, conferences and media briefings; * To support research, development and testing of packaging and systems for the transport of radioactive materials.

Roles

The WNTI provides: * A

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for members to share information and ideas; * Well-researched, consolidated positions; * Time-sensitive, value-added analyses of regulatory changes; * Technical research, studies and publications; * Dialogue with intergovernmental organisations; * A collective voice for industry.

International cooperation

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such as the

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(IAEA) and the

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(IMO) play a pivotal role in establishing standards and regulations that apply to radioactive materials transport and it is important that industry views are represented. Through its

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status, the WNTI supports the work of the key

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in promoting an efficient, harmonised international transport safety regime. Exchanges within

, with competent authorities and collaboration with related industry organisations such as FORATOM, the

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(NEI), the

World Nuclear Association World Nuclear Association is the international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. Its members come from all parts of the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium mining ...

(WNA), the

World Institute for Nuclear Security The World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) is an international non-governmental membership organisation located in Vienna, Austria. WINS focuses on the operational level of licensees, regulators and other similar stakeholders rather than on ...

(WINS)WINS – World Institute for Nuclear Security
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(ISO) are essential and remain a priority for the WNTI.

Publication overview

The WNTI produces technical and factual information to support a background for balanced policies and regulations.The Nuclear Debate
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and other

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are published regularly and presented to key officials including

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The WNTI public website provides information on

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including the

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, non-fuel cycle transport, regulations, packages and also includes an image library.

References

External links

World Nuclear Transport Institute

World Nuclear Association
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