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    1. TEPP Briefing 1 The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, has the responsibility for radiological shipments in support of cleanup activities for remediation and restoration, national security, and research. The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, has the responsibility for radiological shipments in support of cleanup activities for remediation and restoration, national security, and research.

    2. TEPP Briefing 2 Transportation by Air, Rail & Highway Annual Estimates of United States Hazardous Materials Shipping Activities 500 Billion packages 400 Million are hazardous material 3 Million are radioactive DOE ships between 5,000 to 20,000 annually To help put DOE’s shipping activity in context we need to look at the overall numbers of hazardous and radioactive material shipments To help put DOE’s shipping activity in context we need to look at the overall numbers of hazardous and radioactive material shipments

    3. TEPP Briefing 3 What will responders in your community do when an accident happens? In any given year DOE ships between 5,000 and 20,000 radioactive materials shipments. Our safety record is envious, and our shipments are seldom involved in severe accidents. Carriers are approved for use under the Motor Carrier Evaluation Program to assure we are using only the best qualified drivers. In fact, this accident seen here with the FedEx truck, happened in Wyoming. One of our shipments was able to avoid the multi-car pile up due to poor visibility in fog because of the additional defensive driving training required for the shipments. But, accidents do happen. How can responders prepare for such an event? In any given year DOE ships between 5,000 and 20,000 radioactive materials shipments. Our safety record is envious, and our shipments are seldom involved in severe accidents. Carriers are approved for use under the Motor Carrier Evaluation Program to assure we are using only the best qualified drivers. In fact, this accident seen here with the FedEx truck, happened in Wyoming. One of our shipments was able to avoid the multi-car pile up due to poor visibility in fog because of the additional defensive driving training required for the shipments. But, accidents do happen. How can responders prepare for such an event?

    4. TEPP Briefing 4 How can you help responders prepare for accidents involving radiological material? 44 CFR 351.1 assigns Federal Agency responsibilities for assisting state and local governments in emergency planning and preparedness for radiological/nuclear emergencies Participate with FEMA in assisting state and local governments in developing their radiological emergency plans, evaluating exercises to test plans, and evaluating the plans and preparedness Assist FEMA with the development, implementation, and presentation to the extent that resources permit of training programs for federal, state and local radiological emergency response personnel Assist FEMA in developing and promulgating guidance to state and local governments for the preparation of radiological emergency plans DOE’s response to the CFR was to implement the Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) DOE’s response to the CFR was to implement the Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP)

    5. TEPP Briefing 5 The Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) is an element of the overall Comprehensive Emergency Management System established by DOE Order 151.1, “Comprehensive Emergency Management System.” TEPP applies to all DOE non-weapon related shipments involving both major shipping campaigns and routine movement of radioactive materials, hazardous materials, and other cargoes. TEPP has established a National planning and training framework that can be handed off to State, Tribal, Local officials. Through the use of the Regional TEPP Coordinators, the Mission of the program is: To ensure that Federal, Tribal, State and Local Responders have access to Plans, Training, and Technical Assistance to safely, efficiently, and effectively respond to transportation accidents involving DOE unclassified radioactive materials.The Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) is an element of the overall Comprehensive Emergency Management System established by DOE Order 151.1, “Comprehensive Emergency Management System.” TEPP applies to all DOE non-weapon related shipments involving both major shipping campaigns and routine movement of radioactive materials, hazardous materials, and other cargoes. TEPP has established a National planning and training framework that can be handed off to State, Tribal, Local officials. Through the use of the Regional TEPP Coordinators, the Mission of the program is: To ensure that Federal, Tribal, State and Local Responders have access to Plans, Training, and Technical Assistance to safely, efficiently, and effectively respond to transportation accidents involving DOE unclassified radioactive materials.

    6. TEPP Briefing 6 TEPP Implementation Through the Regional Coordinating Offices state and tribal organizations have access to the TEPP planning and training tools including: Model Needs Assessment Model Procedures Exercise Scenarios MERRTT ProgramThrough the Regional Coordinating Offices state and tribal organizations have access to the TEPP planning and training tools including: Model Needs Assessment Model Procedures Exercise Scenarios MERRTT Program

    7. TEPP Briefing 7 The first step to preparedness. . . Determine applicability and conduct a needs assessment The Needs Assessment will: assist in determining readiness identify strengths & weaknesses The Model Needs Assessment is the first step in utilizing the TEPP Tools. The Model Needs Assessment is a self assessment document that is used to determine your jurisdiction’s readiness for response to a transportation accident involving radioactive material. By working through the Needs Assessment questions, you will determine strengths and identify possible improvement areas. The Model Needs Assessment will help you identify improvement areas for both training and procedures. The Model Needs Assessment is the first step in utilizing the TEPP Tools. The Model Needs Assessment is a self assessment document that is used to determine your jurisdiction’s readiness for response to a transportation accident involving radioactive material. By working through the Needs Assessment questions, you will determine strengths and identify possible improvement areas. The Model Needs Assessment will help you identify improvement areas for both training and procedures.

    8. TEPP Briefing 8 What does the Needs Assessment cover? To get started, simply click on one of the topics listed below to assess the indicated area of your program: Emergency Management Planning Procedures and Capabilities Emergency Communications Center Procedures and Capabilities Hazardous Materials Team Procedures and Capabilities Fire Response Organization Procedures and Capabilities Law Enforcement Response Organization Procedures and Capabilities Emergency Medical Services and Care Facilities Procedures and Capabilities Training To simplify the process, we recently automated the Needs Assessment. For example if a Fire Response Organization wanted to assess their procedures and capabilities they would click on the appropriate link and answer a series of questions. The Needs Assessment is divided into two sections, planning and training. Even if the assessment reveals adequate planning and training, the conduct of a drill or exercise can be used to validate the assessment results. If the assessment reveals improvements areas, the model plans and procedures and training are available to assist in strengthening your response capabilities. To simplify the process, we recently automated the Needs Assessment. For example if a Fire Response Organization wanted to assess their procedures and capabilities they would click on the appropriate link and answer a series of questions. The Needs Assessment is divided into two sections, planning and training. Even if the assessment reveals adequate planning and training, the conduct of a drill or exercise can be used to validate the assessment results. If the assessment reveals improvements areas, the model plans and procedures and training are available to assist in strengthening your response capabilities.

    9. TEPP Briefing 9 Automated Needs Assessment This is an example of how the needs assessment is filled outThis is an example of how the needs assessment is filled out

    10. TEPP Briefing 10 Automated Needs Assessment After all the questions are answered click to update the record and generate a reportAfter all the questions are answered click to update the record and generate a report

    11. TEPP Briefing 11 Second step – address weaknesses in plans & procedures TEPP Model Plans & Procedures First Response Initial Response Procedure Hazardous Material Team Incident Response Procedure EMS Responder Procedure for Handling a Radiologically Contaminated Patient Medical Examiner/Coroner Guide for Handling a Radiologically Contaminated Body/Human Remains Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Decontamination Emergency Operations Plan Annex Recovery Procedure Once you have completed the needs assessment you can address any weaknesses in your plans, procedures and training. TEPP model procedures have been developed to assist the responder jurisdiction in modifying their existing emergency plans and procedures to address a radiological transportation accident. The procedures are not all-inclusive, but were developed to meet the minimum national guidance for responding to a radiological transportation accident. The procedures are designed for use by trained and qualified emergency responders, and additional procedural requirements may be implemented according to appropriate state, tribal, or local requirements. There are six procedures that can be incorporated into existing standard operating procedures: o Hazardous Materials Incident Response o Model First Responder Procedure for Transportation Accidents Involving Radiological Materials o Emergency Medical Services for Properly Handling and Packaging Potentially Radiologically Contaminated Patients o Medical Examiner/Coroner on the Handling of a Body/Human Remains that are Potentially Radiologically Contaminated Procedure o Radioactive Material and Multiple Hazardous Materials Decontamination o Model Recovery Procedure In addition to the procedures, TEPP has developed the Model Planning Annex, which provides a basic structure and annotated guidance for preparing a transportation addendum to an existing emergency plan. Once you have completed the needs assessment you can address any weaknesses in your plans, procedures and training. TEPP model procedures have been developed to assist the responder jurisdiction in modifying their existing emergency plans and procedures to address a radiological transportation accident. The procedures are not all-inclusive, but were developed to meet the minimum national guidance for responding to a radiological transportation accident. The procedures are designed for use by trained and qualified emergency responders, and additional procedural requirements may be implemented according to appropriate state, tribal, or local requirements. There are six procedures that can be incorporated into existing standard operating procedures: o Hazardous Materials Incident Response o Model First Responder Procedure for Transportation Accidents Involving Radiological Materials o Emergency Medical Services for Properly Handling and Packaging Potentially Radiologically Contaminated Patients o Medical Examiner/Coroner on the Handling of a Body/Human Remains that are Potentially Radiologically Contaminated Procedure o Radioactive Material and Multiple Hazardous Materials Decontamination o Model Recovery Procedure In addition to the procedures, TEPP has developed the Model Planning Annex, which provides a basic structure and annotated guidance for preparing a transportation addendum to an existing emergency plan.

    12. TEPP Briefing 12 . . .and address training weakness Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT) MERRTT has a modular design 16 modules (some with embedded video clips) 4 hands-on practical exercises Can be integrated into existing hazmat curriculum or delivered as stand-alone course Intended for responders with previous hazardous material response training MERRTT is designed to supplement existing hazmat training Many states have adopted MERRTT as their own training program To address training needs the TEPP MERRTT modules provide fundamental knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radioactive material and builds on training in existing hazardous materials curricula. MERRTT satisfies the training requirements outlined in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act. MERRTT is used for training responders along the WIPP corridors and has been approved by DHS. To address training needs the TEPP MERRTT modules provide fundamental knowledge for responding to transportation incidents involving radioactive material and builds on training in existing hazardous materials curricula. MERRTT satisfies the training requirements outlined in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Land Withdrawal Act. MERRTT is used for training responders along the WIPP corridors and has been approved by DHS.

    13. TEPP Briefing 13 MERRTT Program DAY ONE MODULES Radiological Basics Biological Effects Radioactive Material Shipping Packages Hazard Recognition Initial Response Actions Patient Handling Incident Control Radiological Survey Instruments & Dosimetry Devices Transportation of Safeguards Material The MERRTT modules are arranged for two days of sequential, easy-to-understand delivery.The MERRTT modules are arranged for two days of sequential, easy-to-understand delivery.

    14. TEPP Briefing 14 Comprehensive MERRTT Student and Instructor Manuals Student Workbooks and Instructor Guides have been prepared for each module in the MERRTT program Everything contained on the MERRTT CD-ROM

    15. TEPP Briefing 15 Hands On Exercises and Training Videos MERRTT includes 4 hands-on practical exercises to reinforce material presented in the modules Instrument Use Patient Handling Package Integrity Contamination Survey Three training videos with Instructor Guides Emergency Response Pre-Hospital Practices Decontamination Dressdown

    16. TEPP Briefing 16 2007 TEPP Training Activity

    17. TEPP Briefing 17 2008 TEPP Training Activity

    18. TEPP Briefing 18 TEPP Exercises Tabletop, Drill & Exercise Program Manual (Drills-In-A-Box): Guidance For Planning, Conducting and Evaluating Transportation Emergency Preparedness Tabletops, Drills and Exercises To validate jurisdictions’ plans and procedures, and training, TEPP has assisted state, tribal, and local officials in conducting over 24 drills. The transportation-based drills help measure responder abilities and identified recommendations to improve response capabilities. TEPP has also developed the Drills-In-A-Box, which provides seven scenarios and materials for preparing and conducting tabletops, drills, and exercises for radiological transportation accidents. Complete Exercise Scenarios available through TEPP include: Transuranic (TRU) Waste Tabletop; Spent Nuclear Fuel; Low Specific Activity (LSA) Materials; Soil/Moisture Density Gauge; Radiopharmaceuticals; Radiography Device; Medical Messages Index; Exercise Evaluation Over the past five years, several TEPP exercises have been conducted. The planning of these exercises included the completion of the Needs Assessment, adoption of model procedures and conduct of MERRTT. Similar results were obtained at each location. Through the use of the Needs Assessment, each jurisdiction identified improvement areas in planning and training for responding to a transportation accident involving radioactive material. Through the use of the TEPP Planning Tools and the MERRTT Program, each jurisdiction was able to strengthen responder preparedness and training for responding to transportation accidents involving radioactive material. To validate jurisdictions’ plans and procedures, and training, TEPP has assisted state, tribal, and local officials in conducting over 24 drills. The transportation-based drills help measure responder abilities and identified recommendations to improve response capabilities. TEPP has also developed the Drills-In-A-Box, which provides seven scenarios and materials for preparing and conducting tabletops, drills, and exercises for radiological transportation accidents. Complete Exercise Scenarios available through TEPP include: Transuranic (TRU) Waste Tabletop; Spent Nuclear Fuel; Low Specific Activity (LSA) Materials; Soil/Moisture Density Gauge; Radiopharmaceuticals; Radiography Device; Medical Messages Index; Exercise Evaluation Over the past five years, several TEPP exercises have been conducted. The planning of these exercises included the completion of the Needs Assessment, adoption of model procedures and conduct of MERRTT. Similar results were obtained at each location. Through the use of the Needs Assessment, each jurisdiction identified improvement areas in planning and training for responding to a transportation accident involving radioactive material. Through the use of the TEPP Planning Tools and the MERRTT Program, each jurisdiction was able to strengthen responder preparedness and training for responding to transportation accidents involving radioactive material.

    19. TEPP Briefing 19 TEPP Full-Scale Exercises

    20. TEPP Briefing 20 TEPP Full-Scale Exercises

    21. TEPP Briefing 21 Interagency Coordination National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Participation in development and maintenance of Standards 472 and 473 Radiation Specialist Program Phase I and II completed Final pilot session scheduled for 6/08 in ID G-346 Hospital Training Program revised -available through FEMA ASTM International Proposed Standard Practice E54.02.05 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) –A TEPP representative currently serves on the National Fire Protection Association’s Hazardous Materials Response Personnel Committee. This Committee has primary responsibility for developing consensus codes and standards on the requirements for the professional competence, training, procedures, and equipment for emergency responders to hazardous materials incidents. Specifically, the TEPP representative serves on two NFPA sub-committees responsible for NFPA 472: Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents; and NFPA 473: Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents. TEPP’s activities with this committee have involved developing competencies for radiological response and most recently, development of competencies for a hazardous materials technician with a radioactive material specialty (Radiation Specialist). The most recent version of the NFPA Standards 472 and 473 (2008 version) were release in late 2007. Radiation Specialist Program. TEPP has also been involved in the development of a training program designed to meet the competencies for the Technician with a Radioactive Material Specialty found in NFPA 472. This training program is being developed in two 24-hour phases: Phase I and Phase II. Phase I has been completed and was recently piloted in Harrisburg, PA. Phase II is currently under development and will be piloted this summer in Idaho. G-346 Hospital Program. TEPP partnered with FEMA on the update of FEMA’s G-346 Hospital Emergency Department Management of Radiation and Other Hazardous Materials Accidents. This course is designed to prepare hospital emergency department personnel (security, maintenance, doctors, and nurses) to receive and treat a patient who has been exposed to radiation or is contaminated with radioactive material. TEPP has worked to modularize this 8-hour training program so that the medical treatment portions of the course are taught in the afternoon instead of being interspersed through the training program. Under the modularized program, non-medical personnel (e.g., security and maintenance) can attend in the morning portion of the training and get the information they need without all of the medical treatment information. The new program was piloted in February in Fort Smith, Arkansas. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) –A TEPP representative currently serves on the National Fire Protection Association’s Hazardous Materials Response Personnel Committee. This Committee has primary responsibility for developing consensus codes and standards on the requirements for the professional competence, training, procedures, and equipment for emergency responders to hazardous materials incidents. Specifically, the TEPP representative serves on two NFPA sub-committees responsible for NFPA 472: Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents; and NFPA 473: Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents. TEPP’s activities with this committee have involved developing competencies for radiological response and most recently, development of competencies for a hazardous materials technician with a radioactive material specialty (Radiation Specialist). The most recent version of the NFPA Standards 472 and 473 (2008 version) were release in late 2007. Radiation Specialist Program. TEPP has also been involved in the development of a training program designed to meet the competencies for the Technician with a Radioactive Material Specialty found in NFPA 472. This training program is being developed in two 24-hour phases: Phase I and Phase II. Phase I has been completed and was recently piloted in Harrisburg, PA. Phase II is currently under development and will be piloted this summer in Idaho. G-346 Hospital Program. TEPP partnered with FEMA on the update of FEMA’s G-346 Hospital Emergency Department Management of Radiation and Other Hazardous Materials Accidents. This course is designed to prepare hospital emergency department personnel (security, maintenance, doctors, and nurses) to receive and treat a patient who has been exposed to radiation or is contaminated with radioactive material. TEPP has worked to modularize this 8-hour training program so that the medical treatment portions of the course are taught in the afternoon instead of being interspersed through the training program. Under the modularized program, non-medical personnel (e.g., security and maintenance) can attend in the morning portion of the training and get the information they need without all of the medical treatment information. The new program was piloted in February in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

    22. TEPP Briefing 22 The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, has the responsibility for radiological shipments in support of cleanup activities for remediation and restoration, national security, and research. The Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, has the responsibility for radiological shipments in support of cleanup activities for remediation and restoration, national security, and research.

    23. TEPP Briefing 23 2008 MERRTT Program Improvements Implemented changes were based on exercise findings, student and instructor feedback Added a new training video for proper responder decontamination dressdown Streamlined several modules and objectives to improve the flow of the training Two additional text book practical exercise added to the training program Evenly spread the hands on activities over the two days of training Ongoing training Recently completed Fort Smith, AR Exercise Activities currently being planned with states and tribes include: MERRTT courses Exercises Acoma/Laguna Pueblos of New Mexico Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in IdahoOngoing training Recently completed Fort Smith, AR Exercise Activities currently being planned with states and tribes include: MERRTT courses Exercises Acoma/Laguna Pueblos of New Mexico Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho

    24. TEPP Briefing 24 2009 MERRTT Program Improvement Considerations Proposed changes are based on exercise findings, student and instructor feedback Revise all supporting training video clips Add information in decontamination module addressing contaminated responders in station uniform and how to deal with mass casualty situations How to properly take and handle contamination swipes How to map/document radiation and contamination readings at an accident scene Ongoing training Recently completed Fort Smith, AR Exercise Activities currently being planned with states and tribes include: MERRTT courses Exercises Acoma/Laguna Pueblos of New Mexico Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in IdahoOngoing training Recently completed Fort Smith, AR Exercise Activities currently being planned with states and tribes include: MERRTT courses Exercises Acoma/Laguna Pueblos of New Mexico Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho

    25. TEPP Briefing 25 Want to know more? The TEPP web site provides one-stop shopping MERRTT Training Schedule 24-Hour Points of Contact Needs Assessment Model Procedures Exercise Planning Resources TEPP Regional Coordinators Training Schedule: provides a listing of all classes scheduled throughout the country, along with contact information. If someone is interested in taking a class, they can choose a location that fits their need, and contact the TEPP Coordinator to register. 24-hour POC: Through this data base, you can identify the contact in state for emergencies or daily business. The information is updated twice a year. Model Needs Assessment & Model Procedures (previously explained) Exercise Planning Resources-this site has TEPP developed Drills-In-A-Box, which provides seven scenarios and materials for preparing and conducting tabletops, drills, and exercises for radiological transportation accidents. TEPP Coordinators: Identifies the TEPP Coordinator for each of the 8 regions, and includes their contact information. Through the implementation of TEPP, state, tribal, and local stakeholder needs and request Training Schedule: provides a listing of all classes scheduled throughout the country, along with contact information. If someone is interested in taking a class, they can choose a location that fits their need, and contact the TEPP Coordinator to register. 24-hour POC: Through this data base, you can identify the contact in state for emergencies or daily business. The information is updated twice a year. Model Needs Assessment & Model Procedures (previously explained) Exercise Planning Resources-this site has TEPP developed Drills-In-A-Box, which provides seven scenarios and materials for preparing and conducting tabletops, drills, and exercises for radiological transportation accidents. TEPP Coordinators: Identifies the TEPP Coordinator for each of the 8 regions, and includes their contact information. Through the implementation of TEPP, state, tribal, and local stakeholder needs and request

    26. TEPP Briefing 26 Questions

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