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6-4-08 11.2.2 Classified National Security Shipments
DOE’s fleet of vehicles, operated by the OST, transports classified shipments. All OST vehicles are required to undergo a complete maintenance inspection prior to transporting national security shipments. The vehicle safety inspection standards used by the OST meet or exceed those contained in the CVSA Level VI inspection. The provisions of 49 CFR 173.7(b) exclude national security shipments from coverage by requirements set forth in 49 CFR 171 through 189. Security and technical considerations for these shipments do not permit adherence to all of the regulations. However, as a good practice, the OST voluntarily follows those requirements that are compatible with security and technical requirements. 11.3 Classified and Non-Classified Rail Inspections 11.3.1 Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Waste Transport equipment and radiological inspections will be performed at the origin facility prior to every shipment. These inspections may be performed by Federal, State, or carrier inspectors and will be conducted to ensure conformity with applicable Federal and State regulations, AAR rules, and industry standards. Specifically, equipment inspectors will conduct an inspection of the cask and idler (buffer) cars and the escort vehicle (if used) at the point of origin to ensure conformity with the Safety Appliance, Power Brake, and Freight Car FRA Standards, and industry rules and recommended practices. Hazardous materials inspectors will conduct an inspection of the cask and cask car to ensure conformity with applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations concerning placarding, shipping papers, crew notification, train placement, and securement requirements. For classified shipments (e.g., Naval spent fuel shipments) special arrangements with the DOE shipper will be required for a Federal or State inspection at an origin. A shipment cannot proceed if it does not meet applicable requirements. Inspections may be performed en route at suitable, scheduled stopping locations (e.g., rail yards, crew change points, refueling locations) by the FRA and State agencies through the FRA State participation program. Tribes may also participate in inspections through the State participation program, by agreement with the affected State. The receiver will conduct post-shipment inspections in accordance with applicable regulations. The receiving state may conduct an inspection at the receiving site. Any post-shipment inspection that reveals a regulatory non-conformity will be handled in accordance with applicable requirements. Routinely, the package, its tie-downs, and associated transportation system hardware are visually inspected at the point of destination to ensure that no physical damage occurred during transit. 11.3.2 Transuranic Waste Shipments No rail shipments of TRU Waste are currently planned. If shipments are contemplated using protocols other than those agreed to for TRU waste shipments to WIPP
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