1. Section 180c Ad Hoc Working Group
Update
November 3, 2016

2. Overview
Section 180c of the NWPA (1982) provides technical assistance & training funds for first responders in states and for Tribes impacted by the transportation of spent nuclear fuel.
DOE policy for implementation was published in the Federal Register in 2008.
Early 2014 SRGs and states/tribes started process for DOE Exercise to test the 2008 policy.
DOE primary goal - test the operability of the policy framework described in 2008 FRN.

3. Players Oregon Indiana Nebraska North Carolina Pennsylvania Texas
Connecticut
Prairie Island Indian Community

4. Timeline May 2014 Formalize October 2014 Design December 2014 Initiate
March 2015 Extension
August 2015 Phase II
March 2016 Conclude
June 2016 Review

5. EX Goals Comparing policy options/implementation logistics
Gain understanding & experience (simulation)
Assess communications process
Evaluate funding formula
Assess incremental need analysis
Test the grant application process & requirements

6. EX Outcome Summary
Establish better expectations for outcomes for future exercise (time commitment & expertise)
Better define training requirements for different public officials (participant diversity)
Better explanation of application process and be less cumbersome (simplified)
SME and participation with Merit Review Panel

7. EX Outcome Summary Cooperative Agreement versus Grant
What can be facilitated at the state/tribe level
DOE involvement
Preference for just one 5 year grant for Assessing, Planning, and Training
Need to cover cost of operational activities
State participants fund requirements varied widely (Increment of need needs to be defined)
2008 FRN formula not tested

8. Next Steps (from Work Plan)
Develop a grant application template that includes
Route Maps
Summary breakdown of government structure and responsibilities
History of training/equipment for increment of need justification

9. Next Steps
Develop a fact sheet for state/tribal government - management to support continued staff time
Resolve the Funding Formula
Develop proposed policy revision language (after resolving funding formula)
Develop TEPP training modules in Spring 2017

10. Time-Line 180c EX 180c Next Steps
US Department of Energy Planning Timeline for Future Transport of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Transportation Sub-Elements
Approximately * Year Timeframe
Transport Begins
< Congressional Authorization > 
Transportation - Planning
Stakeholder Interactions (DOE, Tribes, States, SRGs, NTSF, AHWGs, NE Trans. Core Group, Other Fed, Local, Site/Facility, Utilities)
Transportation Planning Framework
Develop Master Transportation Plan
Shipment Specific Transportation Plans
180c EX
180c Next Steps
NWPA Section 180c Policy Revision and Finalization
Route ID ► Grant Application - Planning and Training
Route Selection Methodology
Preliminary Mode & Route Determination
Mode & Route Determination
Shipment Specific Route Approval
Transport Equipment Inspection Protocol Development
Inspection Capabilities Input Into Railcar, Escort and Monitoring Equipment Specs
Inspection Implementation
Development of Transport Modeling Tools
Determination of Regulatory Framework
Incorporate Transport Requirements into Transportation Plans and Equipment
Transportation System Conception and Advance Planning
Assess Existing Transportation Infrastructure
Assess and Establish On-site/Near-site Transportation Infrastructure
De-inventory Implementation Planning
Transportation Hardware
Railcar (Cask, Buffer & Escort) Design and Testing w- AAR Conditional Approval
Railcar Procurement
Develop Casks and Impact Limiters Procurement Needs
Casks and Impact Limiters Procurement
Operational Support Facilities (Casks and Railcar) and Services Procurement and Deployment