Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002 (“the 2002 Regulations”) so that they, when giving effect to the international agreement on the provision of an acceptable level of control of radiation, criticality and thermal hazards to persons, property and the environment associated with the transport of radioactive material, take into account amendments—
to the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (1996 Edition (Revised)) published by the International Atomic Energy Authority and adapted by the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (“ADR”) (Vol I ISBN 92-1-139079-6 and Vol II ISBN 92-1-139078-80, (Regulations 2(2)(b), (6) and (7)) and
contained in Commission Directives up to 1st July 2003 (regulation 2(2)(a)).
These regulations also correct textual errors and omissions in the 2002 Regulations (Regulation 2(3) to (5) and (8)–(11)).
Copies of ADR can be obtained from the Stationery Office.