Packaging and Transportation
The Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies have a successful 50
year history in transporting radioactive materials. In its years of moving
radioactive hazardous material (HAZMAT) the DOE has not had a single fatality
related to the hazardous or radioactive material cargo. As the mission of the
Department has changed, there has been a significant increase in the number of
radioactive waste/material shipments. As the Office of Environmental Management
continues its mission, transportation will continue to play a key role in the
cleanup efforts. The U.S. Department of Energy’s transportation mission is to meet
future challenges to develop and maintain transportation baseline resources,
including effective strategies, techniques, methods, policy and guidance for safe,
efficient, cost-effective transportation of materials. This success, based on
adherence to applicable regulations, has at its basis a commitment to organizational
and technical excellence. The goal is the safety of the public, the worker and the
environment as we economically transport the materials of the DOE.
DOE has been highly effective in making many thousands of safe and secure shipments
of hazardous material (including radioactive). The DOE Office of Packaging and Transportation
seeks to continuously improve the shipment process by obtaining feedback from all
individuals involved in the process. Any comments, questions, or concerns related to
DOE packaging and transportation activities should be sent to askpat@hq.doe.gov.
The DOE Office of Packaging and Transportation will review the information provided, then
address all safety and security issues as promptly as possible. The privacy of individuals
requesting anonymity will be honored by this office to the maximum possible extent.
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