OI-7: Require every train be equipped with a two-way End-of-Train (EOT) braking device that complies with the 49 CFR Part 232 EOT regulatory requirements for design, performance, operational use, inspection and testing. Provides a mechanical device and inspection requirement to enhance the overall safety of the rail movement by allowing the train crew to initiate a rear-forward activation of the train’s air brakes.
Prior to each shipment the FRA will:
! inspect the train prior to departure at the point of origin to verify that the two-way EOT device is in place and operational; ! ensure that the two-way EOT device remains in place and operational by requiring it to be checked at each crew change point along the route; ! ensure that the train crews are familiar with the regulatory requirements for two-way end-of-train devices contained in 49 CFR Part 232.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE (ER)
ER-1: Ensure that train crew personnel and carrier’s emergency response personnel receive specific training or briefing concerning the nature of the shipment.
Serves to increase the knowledge and confidence level of the train crews who are transporting the shipments and railroad emergency response personnel who will be involved in the event of an incident. This will be accomplished by checking to be sure that the provided information is sufficient. This information will cover the nature of the radioactive material being transported, the measures that exist to prevent a release of the material and the actions and resources that will be implemented in the event of an accident involving the shipment. ! ensure that appropriate levels of training, as deemed necessary, are provided to selected rail carrier emergency response personnel. For DOE shipments this could be accomplished by including the carrier’s emergency response personnel into the training being provided by DOE to local emergency responders along the route; ! ensure that the offerors’ Operations Plan includes criteria for providing the train crews transporting the shipment with a radioactive materials awareness information safety briefing. The offeror or designated agent will:
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