Transportation of Radioactive Material cont'd - doe-std-1098-99_reaffirmed_2004

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Radioactive Materials

June 2004

12. Drivers of DOE and non-DOE motor vehicles should have a copy of their emergency response plan, or the

emergency response information required by 49 CFR 172.600, during transport on-site or during off-site

transportation.

13. Specific arrangements shall be made for receiving packages containing radioactive material, regardless of the

means of conveyance, in excess of Type A quantities (as defined in 10 CFR 71.4). These arrangements shall

include making arrangements to receive packages upon delivery or to receive notification of delivery which leads to

expeditious receipt of the package [see 835.405(a)].

14. Written procedures for safely opening packages should be developed and maintained. These procedures should

include due consideration of the type of package and potential hazards present.

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