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Welcome to RAMPAC, the US Department of Energy's all-in-one source for information on RAdioactive Materials PACkages certified by the DOE, NRC, and DOT.  RAMPAC includes up to date information regarding:

• DOE, NRC, and DOT-IAEA Package Certification Information
• Certificates
• DOE
• NRC
• DOT-IAEA
• RAMPAC Database Search - perform online searches of DOE, NRC, and DOT-IAEA certificate information
• DOT Special Permits & Approval Information  - link to DOT website
• DOT Hazardous Materials Special Permits List  - link to DOT website
• Active DOT Special Permits with DOE as Permit Holder
• DOE Guidance for Requesting DOE, DOT, and NRC Certificate Renewals
• DOE Guidance for Preparing IAEA Special Form Certificate Applications
• DOE Guidance for Preparing DOT Special Permit Applications
• Decertification Checklist - actions for DOE certificate holders to decertify packagings no longer needed
• Certificate User Information and Guidance
• Registered User Listing - current list of users of packages certified by DOE, DOT, or NRC, or Special Form certificates.
• Registration Instructions and Form - instructions and pdf fill-in form.
• DOE Guidance for Special Form Documentation
• DOE Guidance for Type A Fissile Packaging Options
• Termination Process and Form (open pdf)
• Guidance for DOE Use of DOE Certified Packages
• Guidance for DOE Use of DOT Certified Packages
• Guidance for DOE Use of NRC Certified Packages
• Guidance for DOE Use of IAEA Special Form Certificates
• Guidance for Use of Appropriate Certificates of Compliance for DOE Shipments (opens pdf - this information is partially incorporated in DOE Order 460.1D, Section 4.a.(2)(e))
• Guidance for Packaging Maintenance Expiration - When does maintenance expire?
• DOE Exemption Process - summarized steps of the DOE Order 460.1D Exemption application submittal and approval process.
• DOE Guidance for Reporting Violations to NRC
• Use of Type B Packaging in Lieu of Type A Packaging (open pdf)
• DOE Guidance for Shipping Empty Class 7, Certified Type B or Fissile Packaging
• DOE Guidance for Overlapping Certificate Revisions
• DOE Guidance for Reporting Packaging Damage and Defects
• DOE Guidance for DOE User Application of 10 CFR 71.15, 71.22, and 71.23
• DOE Guidance (from NRC) for DOE transfer of radioactive material onsite (i.e., at a DOE Site) to an NRC or an Agreement State licensee for shipment (opens pdf)
• DOE Fissile Excepted Guidance
• DOE Guidance (from NRC) for NRC licensee transfer of radioactive material onsite (i.e., at a NRC or agreement state licensee's site) to DOE or DOE contractor for shipment (opens pdf)
• DOE Guidance for Type B or Fissile Package Content Questions
• DOE Guidance for Gas-Generation Considerations for Shipping and Storage of Type B or Fissile Material Packages
• DOE Guidance for Use of DOE Certified Type B or Fissile Packaging for TRU Waste Shipments
• DOE Guidance for Self-Reporting Non-Incident HMR Violations
• DOE Guidance for LEU/HALEU A1/A2 Calculations
• DOE PCP Guidance for Onsite Transfers and Offsite Shipments of Hazardous Materials
• DOE Guidance for Packaging Certified by the Manufacturer
• Points Of Contact - for open dockets and DOE certificate holder information (who to contact to get a copy of a SARP)
• Safety Evaluation Reports (SER) of DOE-Certified Packages - prepared by DOE PCP Manager and approved by DOE HCO 

• DOE Certification Review Docket
• Open Dockets
• Current Status
• Statistics
• Docket Timelines
• DOE SARP Requirements
• DOE SARP Assistance
• Points of Contact - for open dockets and DOE certificate holder information

• References and Links to Package Safety Regulations, Directives, and Guides
• DOE Directives and Order 460.1D
• Code Federal Regulations- DOE, DOT, and NRC
• Federal Register
• DOT Hazmat Safety  - link to DOT website
• Packaging Body of Knowledge - DOE, DOT, IAEA, and NRC guides and publications; DOE white papers, lessons learned, and Packaging Certification History

• Courses and Education
• Packaging University - Information and schedule of courses sponsored by DOE PCP
• Packaging University Courses - Complete list of all courses offered by DOE PCP
• •  Courses Scheduled - course dates, tuition, and locations 
• •  NP 700 – ASME Pressure Vessel Code for Nuclear Transport and Storage, April 20-24, 2026.
• •  NP 658 – Use of Certified Type B and Fissile Packages, May 4-8, 2026
• •  NP 632 – Fundamentals of NDA, June 1-5, 2026.
• •  NP 702 – Methods for Reviewing Safety Analysis Reports for Packages and Performing Confirmatory Analysis, July 7-16, 2026.
• •  NP 710 – Nuclear Security During US Domestic Transport, August 3-7, 2026.
• •  NP 652 – Response to Radioactive Material Transport Emergencies, August 10-14, 2026.
• •  NP 604 – Radioactive Material Packaging QC/QA: Part 1 Welding/NDE Quality Control, & Part 2 Software Quality Assurance, tentatively August 19-26 2026.
• •  NP 730 – Fundamentals of Nuclear Safeguards, August 24-28, 2026.
• •  NP 640 – Nuclear Packaging Internships – Any time.
• Web-based Course - RAM Packaging Safety Tutorial (under reconstruction)
• Meetings and Conferences

• Tracking and Monitoring Technology
• ACTS - Authenticatable Container Tracking System
• ARG-US - A remote tracking and monitoring system for packages
• Evigia Systems, Inc. - Technology transfer and licensing agreement with Evigia Systems, Inc. for sale of ARG-US
• Traveler - ARG-US Traveler a battery powered device for tracking and monitoring RAM conveyances
• RAMM - Remote Area Modular Monitor for nuclear and spent fuel storage facilities
• CommBox - All-in-one robust, compact - GSM/GPS module, Qualcomm gear, reader, and disposable batteries
• Related Papers and Links

• Storage Packaging, Aging Management, and Disposal
• Storage Cask (Packaging) Certification
• Aging Management
• Deep Borehole Disposal
• SNF Monitoring

• Packaging Exchange
• Current Listing of Excess/Orphaned RAM Packaging
• Online Application to List on the RAMPAC Packaging Exchange

• Transportation Security and Safeguards
• Definitions
• 3S – Safety, Security and Safeguards - Reports, papers, and external links
• IAEA Safeguards Glossary - 2001 Edition 
• NP 710/711 Nuclear Security During Domestic/International Transport– Course Materials and References

• Packaging Quality Assurance (QA) Approval Program
• Docket Status
• Docket Statistics
• Documents
• Frequently Asked Questions

• RAMPAC and DOE Packaging Certification Program Contacts
• DOE Packaging Certification Program Manager
• Headquarters Certifying Official
• DOE Packaging Certification Program Docket Manager
• DOE Packaging QA Lead
• Frequently Asked Questions
• PCP Support Websites
• Feedback - send email to rampac@srs.gov

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