DOT's proposed routing for radioactive material shipments
Journal Article
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· Nucl. Saf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6651604
This article reviews proposed amendments to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, which would give the Department of Transportation (DOT) the authority to establish a system of highway routes for vehicular shipments of large-quantity radioactive materials. These amendments would modify existing regulations pertaining to route plans, driver training, and special vehicle placards. The need for a federal routing authority stems from the establishment by state and local governments of regulations that prohibit or severely hamper shipments of radioactive materials within their jurisdictional boundaries. DOT felt that the transportation risks were sufficiently low that these restrictions were unjustified, so they proposed the amendments to establish nationwide uniformity with regard to the transportation of radioactive materials. The interstate highways were chosen as the main route system for large-quantity shipments. A specific route system for low-level shipments was not mandated because these materials do not present significant hazards. This should result in less regulation of low-level shipments. However, a federal court injunction has temporarily set aside the implementation of the law.
- Research Organization:
- Evaluation Research Corp., Oak Ridge, TN
- OSTI ID:
- 6651604
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 23:5; ISSN NUSAA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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