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b. If shipments are contemplated using protocols other than those agreed to for TRU waste shipments to WIPP negotiations will be held with affected states and tribes prior to the commencement of shipments. 7.2.4 Low-Level and Mixed Low-Level Waste. LLW and MLLW shipments are made in accordance with the applicable requirements set forth in 49 CFR based on the type and level of hazard associated with the material. 7.2.5 Isotopes. Isotope shipments are made in accordance with applicable requirements set forth in 49 CFR. 7.3 Classified National Security Shipments Drivers will be at least 21 years of age and hold a current CDL with hazardous material endorsement. Drivers will meet applicable requirements in 49 CFR and are also required to pass an annual recertification with a check ride. They will receive extensive driver training (3-week tractor/trailer driving class, off-road driving course, defensive driving courses) and follow the requirements of the DOT safety regulations. Drivers are covered by the Human Reliability Program. This program requires that training, security, and medical requirements are completed and verified annually by the Human Reliability Program administrator and certified by the Manager of OST. Also, drivers will be required to pass a comprehensive annual physical examination and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. For classified shipments, DOE has its own fleet vehicle program. All vehicles are required to go through a complete maintenance inspection prior to departing. 7.4 Rail Carrier Requirements Rail carriers follow the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and are responsible for training and qualification of their crews including application of 49 CFR Part 240, Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers, to operate over the district in which the train will move. Rail shipments will meet the applicable Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards and recommended practices. The FRA requires recurrent and function-specific training for personnel performing specific work, such as train crews, dispatchers, and signal maintainers. FRA regulations mandate recurrent training at a minimum interval of 3 years, but in cases of changed or redefined job functions or newer employees, training occurs at more frequent intervals. FRA regulations require drug and alcohol testing of engineers and crew. Regulations also require that all employees receive specific training directly tailored to job function. These regulations are meant to serve as a baseline set of requirements for the industry, and carriers often institute measures that exceed those requirements. Regulatory conformity on the part of rail carriers in the area of rail safety (including crew training and preparedness and equipment inspection) is assured by rail industry rules, standards, and recommended practices which correspond with and in some cases enhance said regulations. Additionally, safety and performance provisions are standard features of DOE carrier business arrangements, and provide another measure of assurance that regulatory requirements are met.
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