Agreement States 2 are those states that entered into an effective regulatory discontinuance agreement with the NRC under subsection 274b of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA). The role of the Agreement States is to regulate most types of radioactive material in accordance with the compatibility requirements of the AEA. Shippers should consider and consult the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) equivalent rules of each Agreement State affected by a planned route. References throughout this planning guide to the CFR should be understood as “CFR or equivalent Agreement State regulations.” We firmly believe that shippers who adhere to these recommendations will enhance the safety—and, ultimately, the efficiency—of their shipments. We also believe that adherence to these recommendations will increase the likelihood of public acceptance of those shipments. The planning guide is, in our view, a useful tool to start the necessary discussions between shippers and the states in the process of pre-planning and coordination of shipments that will affect the Midwest. As public servants, the members of the Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee are committed to protecting the health and safety of the public in our jurisdictions. We recognize that our recommended practices, in some instances, extend beyond the explicit regulatory requirements for shipments. We believe these extra-regulatory measures are both reasonable and necessary to ensure that shipments take place in a manner that is safe, secure, and merits public confidence. We also recognize the right of shippers to conduct shipments through the Midwestern region. We offer these guidelines to assist shippers as they exercise their rights in a responsible manner. — CSG Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee
2 The Midwest Agreement States are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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