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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.
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