Prior to the first shipment and at least semi-annually for subsequent shipments the FRA will:
! conduct routine OP inspections with respect to the carriers involved and the routes designated for the movements up to the time of the initial shipment; ! determine the interval for conducting routine follow-up inspections along the designated route based on documented information obtained from routine observations, Safety Assurance Compliance Program (SACP) findings concerning OP related safety issues, shipment frequency and route distance. OI-4: Continue FRA’s existing inspection policy 3 concerning Motive Power & Equipment (MP&E) and Hazardous Materials (HM) inspections for every shipment. Safety inspections of the rail cars and locomotives to be used in transporting the material will reduce the risk of mechanical failure and ensure the operational readiness of the rail cars and locomotives for each shipment; it will also ensure that corrective action is taken as necessary. DOT hazardous material safety inspections of the shipment at the rail point of origin for compliance with current hazardous materials regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of radioactive materials, will further ensure the integrity of the shipment. ! provide FRA with the designated primary and secondary routes and shipment time line at least 90 days prior to each shipment or as soon as possible thereafter; ! provide FRA with the anticipated crew change and/or interchange locations (if applicable) along the designated route at least 30 days prior to each shipment; ensure that the appropriate FRA point of contact is notified of any delays in the transportation schedule upon confirmation of the delay. ! ! ensure that FRA MP&E and HM inspectors are on the scene at the rail point of origin at least 24 hours prior to arrival of the shipment; ! conduct inspections of the rail cars and locomotives used for each shipment to assure compliance with applicable equipment safety standards and that appropriate corrective measures, if required, have been implemented prior to shipment; ! conduct inspections of the rail cars carrying the casks to assure compliance with the applicable DOT regulatory safety standards for the transportation of radioactive materials. For each shipment the FRA will: Prior to each shipment the offeror or designated agent will:
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