Research & Consulting

Successful international movements of radioactive material involve a range of regulatory approvals in addition to those associated with transportation and logistical issues. The TLI staff has decades of hands-on experience in implementing package licensing requirements, export control regulations, and Customs and anti-dumping order compliance for radioactive materials and related components. By integrating these activities with its transportation management expertise, TLI provides comprehensive service that minimizes disruption and delay.

• Export License
• Package Validations
• Anti-Dumping Order Compliance
• Transportation Feasibility Studies
• Consulting/Information Services
• Training

Export License

The international transfer of radioactive materials and related commodities hinges on strict adherence to export control protocols and regulations. With years of experience in the practical implementation of these control regimes, the TLI staff prepares applications and obtains approval for import and export of controlled commodities to numerous international destinations.

Package Validations

To support international movements of radioactive materials, TLI routinely manages validation of transport packages in the United States and other countries. Focusing on thorough knowledge and application of international and national regulations, complete and accurate preparation of requisite application materials and timely submission, TLI ensures that the necessary approvals are in place to support worldwide movements of radioactive cargoes.

Anti-Dumping Order Compliance

With a thorough understanding of the U.S. Department of Commerce anti-dumping regulations and applicable Customs requirements - together with meticulous attention to detail - TLI prepares the required documentation and speeds approval for import of uranium into the United States.

TLI's comprehensive knowledge of the suspension agreements in the uranium anti-dumping investigation works to avoid delays in processing imports of subject materials.

Transportation Feasibility Studies

TLI analyzes potential transport scenarios involving all types of radioactive materials, focusing on regulatory requirements, routing options, packaging and other equipment needs, safety and security measures, insurance needs, import/export controls and political sensitivities.

Consulting/Information Services

TLI monitors developments in the international fuel cycle, particularly concerning regulatory and policy changes that affect the uranium conversion, enrichment
and fabrication sectors, to assist customers in understanding such changes and in developing strategies for future action.

Complementing its core business, the transportation of radioactive materials, the TLI team includes experts in nonproliferation issues such as disposal of surplus weapons plutonium and highly enriched uranium, and in transport and management of research reactor and
utility spent fuel. TLI's in-house experts, supported by their years of experience, provide customized updates to consulting clients on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Training

In addition to its rigorous in-house training in U.S. and international regulations applied to packaging and transport of radioactive materials, TLI provides external training to industry members to ensure their understanding of and compliance with relevant regulations. TLI's years of experience, combined with its thorough understanding of federal transport regulations, allows it to tailor training courses to fulfill customer needs, requirements and time constraints.

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