Key features of radioactive material transport emergency response and preparedness in Japan, and its comparison with major countries

Watanabe, Fumitaka

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Radioactive and nuclear material is used in Japan extensively in industry, medicine, electrical power generation and nuclear fuel cycle. Also many packages of containing radioactive and nuclear material are consigned for transport. In the near future, there are expected to expand the use and to increase in the frequency of incidents. We have researched for emergency preparedness and response of radioactive material transport in major countries, and made a comparison with Japan. Referring international aspects and recent trends, we considered some features to enhance emergency response capability in Japan.