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DOE M 460.2-1A 6-4-08
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EMERGENCY PLANNING
3.1 Introduction This section addresses DOE emergency planning activities with State and Tribal jurisdictions for the transportation of DOE radioactive material/wastes. It does not affect specific mutual aid agreements that DOE may have with State, Tribal, local, or county organizations. Emergency planning will include identification of hazards and threats, hazard mitigation, development and preparation of emergency plans and procedures, and identification of personnel, training, equipment, and other resources needed for an effective response. Planning covers activities that assist organizations to prepare for an incident/accident. The DOE Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) provides tools to State and Tribal authorities to assist in preparing for response to a transportation incident involving DOE shipments of radioactive material. TEPP provides technical assistance to State and Tribal governments in obtaining a greater understanding of radiological risks, identifying planning deficiencies, updating plans, training first responders, and stimulating and testing the system for strengths and needed improvements through drills and exercises. TEPP will focus its efforts with the States and Tribes initially along identified DOE transportation corridors. The goal of TEPP is to establish consistent policies and implementing procedures, build public and institutional confidence, and demonstrate the ability to respond effectively. DOE contact will be at the State and Tribal levels; States will work with the local authorities as necessary to implement their programs. 3.2 Emergency Planning Federal regulations set forth requirements for Federal, State, local, and Tribal emergency planning activities. In addition, DOE Orders, Guides, and Manuals specify planning activities (including emergency planning) for the DOE shipper and other parties involved with shipping activities. DOE emergency planning will be consistent with the National Incident Management System, the National Response Plan and other current federal emergency response programs. A TEPP coordinator has been designated for each of the eight regional coordinating offices to serve as the interface with State and Tribal organizations for emergency planning for DOE transportation of radioactive material/wastes (see Figure 1). A current listing of TEPP coordinator names and phone numbers along with additional information on TEPP is available online atwww.em.doe.gov/otem. 3.2.1 The regional TEPP coordinator will— • Discuss emergency response roles, responsibilities, capabilities, notification procedures, and information needs with State and Tribal governments along transportation corridors used for DOE radioactive material/waste shipments. DOE Regional TEPP Coordinators are available to provide planning information and
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