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6.0 Emergency Response <br /> Emergency response information is to be immediately available to all persons who transport, <br /> offer to transport, or handle uranium ore (170.600). That information can be provided by PRM or <br /> the transportation contractor. The transportation contractor is responsible for implementing the <br /> plan in the event of an accident that results in the spillage of uranium ore (or other spillage <br /> during transport) on public roads. The plan must meet the requirements of (172.600) and be <br /> immediately available to responders (172.602). <br /> Emergency response functions will be provided by the transportation contractor, the mill, or a <br /> 3rd-party emergency response contractor. PRM personnel may also provide emergency response <br /> assistance. The mine's role in an accident will depend on contractual requirements between the <br /> mine and the transportation contractor. These responsibilities need to be clearly spelled out and <br /> understood prior to the start of ore haulage. The emergency response plan must clearly define <br /> who is responsible for each type of emergency response action and provide the necessary <br /> emergency contact information. <br /> The Emergency Response Plan must contain the following information: (172.602) <br /> 1. The basic description and technical name of the hazardous material <br /> 2. Immediate hazards to health <br /> 3. Risks of fire or explosion <br /> 4. Immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident <br /> 5. Immediate methods for handling fires <br /> 6. Initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire and <br /> 7. Preliminary first aid measures. <br /> 7.0 Training <br /> Mine safety personnel will provide training to mine and carrier personnel for the proper loading <br /> and transporting of uranium ore. The training will include: basic radiation concepts, dust and <br /> contamination control, vehicle scanning requirements, exclusive use transport provisions, and <br /> emergency response contact and response information. The training record will be documented <br /> and maintained on site. <br /> The transportation contractor will be required to provide training to its drivers (172.602) <br /> including job functions to be performed by the employee, emergency response procedures, self <br /> protection measures, and accident prevention methods. A record of current training, inclusive of <br /> the preceding three years, will be kept for every employee of the transportation contractor. <br /> Guidance on evaluating the effectiveness of an Emergency Response Plan is presented in <br /> Appendix B of this plan. <br /> In accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR 177.800 and 177.816, each truck driver and any <br /> other carrier personnel involved in the loading or unloading of uranium ore onto and from the <br /> uranium transport truck must be trained in the applicable requirements of 49 CFR Parts 390 <br /> 17 <br />