Is it true that PFS is not required to meet the same transportation standards as government shipments of radioactive materials?
No. The same NRC and DOT regulations that apply to government shipments also apply to private shipments. Shipments of spent fuel under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act will comply with the same DOT and NRC regulations in 10 CFR Part 71 that shipment of spent fuel to the PFS facility will comply with. PFS will follow all applicable laws governing the transportation of spent fuel. Furthermore, PFS member utilities have had experience with spent fuel shipments and have established a record of best practices that will be used by PFS. Although not specifically required by regulations, PFS plans to make shipments by dedicated train, not mixed with other freight cargo. Designated departments in each state will be notified of spent fuel shipments in advance. This is required by federal regulation.
