The purpose and requirements of 49 CFR 173.400, Subpart I-Class 7 "(Radioactive) Materials,"

DOE-STD-1155-2002

requirements for exceptions to the posting requirements.

Discuss the requirements for exemptions for radioactive materials packaged for

shipment.

Discuss the requirements related to notification of incidents.

Compare and contrast the term's "non-ionizing radiation" and "ionizing radiation."

10. Transportation and Traffic Management personnel shall demonstrate a working level

knowledge of the purpose and requirements of 49 CFR 173.400, Subpart I-Class 7

"(Radioactive) Materials," as it pertains to radiological controls.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the DOT's objectives regarding the protection of the public and the

environment from radiation.

Define the following terms:

Beta and gamma emitters

Contamination control

Fissile materials

Fixed contamination

Low toxicity alpha emitters

Non-fixed radioactive contamination

Radiation level

Radiation level limitations

Specific activity

List and discuss the factors that must be considered pertaining to the release of

materials and equipment having radioactive material as outlined in 49 CFR 173.441

and 173.443, Subpart I--Class 7 "(Radioactive) Materials."

Occurrence Reporting

11. Transportation and Traffic Management personnel shall demonstrate working-level

knowledge of DOE O 232.1, "Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations

Information."

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

State the purpose of the Order.

Define the following terms:

Condition

Event

Facility

Notification report

Occurrence report

Reportable occurrence