Planning Guide for
Shipments of Radioactive Materials
Through the Midwestern States

August 2006 Edition
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I. About the Planning Guide

Purpose
Objectives
Maintenance
Structure

Part II. Recommended Practices

Transportation Planning
Mode and Route Selection
Carrier Selection and Driver/Crew Compliance
Packaging
Advance Notification of Shipments
Public Information
Emergency Management Considerations

Emergency Management Plan
Notification
Emergency Response
Mutual Aid Agreements

Assistance to the States
Inspections
Security
Safe Parking
TRANSCOM/Shipment Tracking
Weather and Road Conditions

Part III. Information Resources

Appendix A. Midwestern Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee Roster
Appendix B. Midwestern State Information

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

Appendix C. References
Appendix D. On-line Resources
Appendix E. Acronyms
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last updated: October 31, 2007