Nuclear Security Regulations

5 An application for a licence to transport Category I, II or III nuclear material shall contain, in addition to any other information required by sections 3 to 5 of the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, a written transportation security plan that includes

• (a) the name, quantity, radiation level in Gy/h, chemical and physical characteristics and isotopic composition of the nuclear material;

• (b) a threat assessment consisting of an evaluation of the nature, likelihood and consequences of acts or events that may place prescribed information or nuclear material at risk;

• (c) a description of the conveyance;

• (d) the proposed security measures;

• (e) the communication arrangements made among the licensee, the operator of the land vehicle transporting the nuclear material, the recipient of the material and any off-site response force along the route;

• (f) the arrangements made between the licensee and any off-site response force along the route;

• (g) the planned route; and

• (h) the alternate route to be used in case of an emergency.