10 CFR 73 Appendix D, Appendix D to Part 73--Physical Protection of Irradiated Reactor Fuel In Transit, Training Program Subject Schedule

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Appendix D to Part 73--Physical Protection of Irradiated Reactor Fuel in Transit, Training Program Subject Schedule Pursuant to the provision of § 73.37 of 10 CFR part 73, each licensee who transports or delivers to a carrier for transport irradiated reactor fuel is required to assure that individuals used as shipment escorts have completed a training program. The subjects that are to be included in this training program are as follows;
Security Enroute
-- Route planning and selection -- Vehicle operation -- Procedures at stops -- Detours and use of alternate routes
Communications
-- Equipment operation -- Status reporting -- Contacts with law enforcement units -- Communications discipline -- Procedures for reporting incidents
Radiological Considerations
-- Description of the radioactive cargo -- Function and characteristics of the shipping casks -- Radiation hazards -- Federal, State and local ordinances relative to the shipment of radioactive materials -- Responsible agencies
Response to Contingencies
-- Accidents -- Severe weather conditions -- Vehicle breakdown -- Communications problems -- Radioactive "spills" -- Use of special equipment (flares, emergency lighting, etc.)
Response to Threats
-- Reporting -- Calling for assistance -- Use of immobilization features -- Hostage situations -- Avoiding suspicious situations
The licensee is also required to assure that armed individuals serving as shipment escorts, other than members of local law enforcement agencies, have completed a weapons training and qualifications program equivalent to that required of guards, as described in III and IV of appendix B of this part, to assure that each such individual is fully qualified to use weapons assigned him.

Federal Register

, as amended at 45 FR 34710, June 3, 1980]


External Links

NRC website 10 CFR 73 Appendix D