o “OCRWM also anticipates that the inspection and enforcement training will be provided to state-level and tribal employees since they generally have inspection and enforcement authority.” • Contingency planning: In the event of schedule and route changes, OCRWM could provide additional funding to a state or could use escorts with more training and equipment than otherwise would be planned. “The contingency plan could be activated in case of emergencies, or fraudulent actions or non-cooperation by a state or tribe along the route.” • Definition of key terms: o “Safe routine transportation means the shipment of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to a repository or a Monitored Retrievable Storage facility pursuant to the NWPA through state, tribal, and local jurisdictions in a manner compliant with applicable Federal, state, tribal, and local laws and regulations. Safe routine highway transportation is characterized by adequate vehicle, driver, and package inspection and enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Safe routine rail and barge transport is characterized by compliance with rail and barge transportation regulations including Federal Railroad Administration, Coast Guard regulations, and the Hazardous Materials Regulations.” o “Technical assistance means assistance, other than financial assistance, that the Secretary of Energy can provide that is unique to the Department to aid training that will cover procedures for the safe, routine transportation and emergency response situations during the transport of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste to a repository or MRS pursuant to the NWPA, including, but not be limited to, the provision of training materials, the provision of public information materials, and access to individuals involved in the shipments.” o Each applicant would be eligible for a one-time planning grant of $150,000. o A base amount of $75,500 would be provided each year after the first year of eligibility. At the time, this was the estimated cost of two full-time positions – one for planning for emergency response, the other for safe routine transportation. o A two-part variable amount would be awarded after the first year of eligibility: Amount needed to obtain the “appropriate increment of awareness level training and to prepare for safe routine transportation inspections.” Amount needed to obtain the “appropriate increment of operations and/or technician level training.” • Funding mechanism: An OCRWM grants program. • Pass-through: Not required, but states would be required to consult with local governments. • Rulemaking: “At some future date, OCRWM may decide to promulgate regulations.” • Timing and eligibility: o Funding would begin approximately three years prior to the first shipment through a state or tribal land. • Funding allocation:
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