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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDELINES <br /> ORE TRANSPORTATION CARRIERS <br /> The following guidelines provide direction to PRM personnel in evaluating the effectiveness of <br /> an Emergency Response Plan (Plan) for ore transportation carriers. Each ore transportation <br /> contractor must have a comprehensive plan in place for responding to accidents and other <br /> incidents involving the spillage of uranium ore. It is recommended that the principal emergency <br /> responders named in each Plan be contacted to verify their capability of responding to an <br /> incident that might occur anywhere along the proposed haulage route(s). <br /> Emergency Contact Information: The Plan should include emergency telephone numbers for the <br /> transportation contractor, the mine, the mill, and a third-party emergency response contractor, if <br /> applicable. Additionally, the Plan should include telephone numbers for the state patrol, local fire <br /> stations, local law enforcement, and emergency medical services. These telephone numbers <br /> should include all localities along the carrier's route to the mill. The plan should clearly spell out <br /> who is to be contacted depending on location and type of incident. The driver should also be <br /> provided with a radio and/or mobile telephone suitable for the area traveled. Because of the <br /> relative remoteness of our mine sites, some communication units may not provide adequate <br /> coverage. <br /> Scene Assessment: Prior to performing any action at an accident, the scene will need to be <br /> quickly evaluated for potential hazards including injuries, fires, fuel spills, downed power lines, <br /> traffic hazards, and proximity to streams or rivers. Identified hazards are to be avoided and, if <br /> possible, abated as soon as possible. It is recommended that the driver carry a copy of USDOT's <br /> current Emergency Response Guidebook and be trained in its use so that he/she can better <br /> identify potential hazards and the appropriate response procedures. Contacting the local fire <br /> station and/or sheriff's department is often the fastest method for gaining assistance when <br /> responding to identified hazards. <br /> Succession of Authority: The driver, if capable, is responsible for the accident site and related <br /> area on public roads or highways until the arrival of the fire department or law enforcement <br /> personnel. Once the site has been secured and the preliminary investigation is complete, the <br /> assigned supervisor of the contracted Emergency Response Team shall be in charge of traffic <br /> control and cleanup activities. <br /> Traffic Control: Initially, reflective triangles, flares, and volunteer flaggers can be used to control <br /> traffic until emergency responders arrive. Professional traffic control measures will be needed <br /> for any subsequent clean-up actions. <br /> Qualifications of Emergency Response Crews: General construction skills are needed plus <br /> experience in the use of radiological monitoring instruments. Emergency response crews should <br /> be located in close proximity to the ore haulage route. If a haulage route is relatively long, <br /> different crews may be needed to respond to different sections of the route. <br />