DOE M 460.2-1A
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6-4-08
14.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
14.1 Introduction This section addresses DOE response to a transportation emergency involving DOE rail and highway shipments (classified and unclassified) of radioactive materials. It includes ongoing interactions with State, Tribal, and local officials as part of incident crisis communications. It is recognized that local government officials and agencies play a key role in transportation emergency response, likely initiating the response. Emergency response includes the actions taken by DOE in a transportation emergency as described in the Emergency Notification section. 14.2 DOE Assistance DOE will provide assistance in accordance with Federal statutes and regulations to support State, Tribal, and local authorities. State, Tribal, and local governments have the primary responsibility and authority to respond to and manage emergencies within their jurisdiction. The establishment of the incident command system will be in accordance with the plan, protocols, and procedures of the State, Tribe, or local jurisdiction and in accordance with the National Incident Management System. If the incident involves an OST classified shipment, the OST will establish a unified command to work closely with State/local incident command. 14.3 Emergency Response 14.3.1 When an emergency occurs, the cognizant DOE organization or shipper will: a. Make emergency notifications to designated State and Tribal points of contact; b. Conduct follow-up communication on DOE activities (i.e., situation updates and reports, status updates on recovery planning and termination of the event) with States and Tribes as needed for that particular incident; c. Provide shipment-specific emergency information and access to DOE/contractor personnel for technical advice and detailed information as requested by on-scene response personnel; d. Implement transportation emergency response procedures (e.g., activating site emergency organizations or operations centers, declaring an operational emergency, activating site-specific transportation emergency plans, escorts). Site-specific procedures may be addressed in transportation plans or a campaign-specific plan; and e. Assist in the coordination of DOE resources to provide additional radiological support/technical assistance if requested. (1) Radiological assistance will be coordinated by the RRC. The shipper may provide assistance with coordination and provision of additional radiological assessment, as needed.
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