Planning
! FRA, DOE, the offeror or agent, and the rail carriers will consider track classification in the route selection process to ensure that the highest-rated track is utilized. ! FRA will prepare an accident prediction model for the highway-rail grade crossings along the route. FRA will assist DOE in coordinating with appropriate State, local, and tribal agencies in route planning activities, using this model. ! The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Intelligence and Security will assist FRA in coordinating safety precautions, such as the identification of “safe havens,” with the offeror, law enforcement officers, and intelligence communities. ! FRA will conduct visual inspections of bridges along the designated routes and review railroads’ bridge inspection programs to ascertain structural integrity. ! FRA will review the rail carrier’s rail flaw detection vehicle data to ensure that a rail flaw detection vehicle has been operated over the designated route, and necessary rail repairs are made prior to shipments. ! The SCOP requires that every train involved in the transportation of SNF and HLRW be equipped with a 2-way End-of-Train (EOT) braking device, regardless of train length. Prior to each shipment, and during each crew change point along the route, FRA will endeavor to inspect trains to ascertain that EOTs are operational. ! Along a designated route, FRA will inspect all automated warning devices, at highway-rail grade crossings along the route, to ascertain that they are operational. ! FRA will assist DOE, and the offeror or agent, in the development of Emergency Response training and safety briefings. FRA also will liaison with the rail industry to verify that requisite training and briefings have been performed. ! Prior to the first shipment, and at least annually for subsequent shipments, FRA will review emergency response plans for designated routes and recommend modifications, if necessary. Inspections ! FRA will arrange for a track geometry car to operate over designated routes. Training/Oversight
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