DOE M 460.2-1A
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6-4-08
7.0
CARRIER/DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Introduction This section addresses steps taken to ensure that high-quality carriers and drivers are utilized and meet Federal safety standards for transportation of radioactive materials (e.g., vehicle maintenance, record-keeping, training, certifications, licensing, and controlled substances and alcohol testing). Although DOE has processes and programs in place to monitor carrier performance and safety, it is ultimately the responsibility of the carrier to follow applicable regulations. 7.2 Non-Classified Shipments DOT provides regulatory oversight of commercial carriers. Carriers used to transport highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of radioactive material in less-than-truckload (LTL) or truckload (TL) quantities, any TL quantities of radioactive material, and any TL quantities of hazardous waste, must be evaluated in accordance with the DOE "Motor Carrier Evaluation Program Plan and Program Procedures." DOE organizations will ensure that drivers hold a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazardous material endorsement and meet applicable requirements in 49 CFR, including a DOT-managed random drug and alcohol-testing program. Additional requirements are described below by the type of radioactive material shipped. 7.2.1 Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Waste, and Tritium-Bearing Reactor Components. The provisions of 49 CFR govern carrier and driver requirements for shipments of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste. For Highway Route Controlled Quantities of Radioactive Material, these driver training requirements are codified in 49 CFR Part 397. DOE will use highly qualified drivers and high quality equipment. In addition to the CFR-required training, truck drivers are required to be knowledgeable in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Enhanced (CVSA) (Level VI) North American Standard Inspection Procedures; in particular, Part I—Driver Inspection Standards. 7.2.2 Spent Nuclear Fuel Shipped Under the NWPA. In addition to the minimum qualifications, driver/crew training must cover operation of the specific package tie-down systems, cask recovery procedures, use of radiation detection instruments, use of TRANSCOM or current OCRWM equivalent tracking system and other communications equipment, adverse weather and safe parking procedures, public affairs awareness training; first responder awareness training [29 CFR Part 1910.120(q)], and radiation worker “B” (or equivalent) training as described in 10 CFR 19.12(b). 7.2.3 Transuranic Waste Shipments a. The CBFO will ensure compliance with the WIPP transportation plan, which includes specific requirements for driver qualifications, driver performance requirements, driver training, carrier requirements, inspection requirements, and vehicle maintenance requirements.
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