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Welcome to RAMPAC, the US Department of Energy's all-in-one source for information on
RA
dioactive
M
aterials
PAC
kages 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
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
D
OE
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 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
- Upcoming courses sponsored by DOE PCP.
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FY2023 PCP Schedule of Courses
- course dates posted
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NDA – Fundamentals of Nondestructive Assay
, June 12-16, 2023.
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NP 615 – Facility Decommissioning and Facility/Site Closure
, July 10-14, 2023.
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NP 605 – Thermal Modeling and Testing of RAM Packages
, July 24-28, 2023.
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NP 652 – Response to Radioactive Material Transport Emergencies
, July 31-August 4, 2023.
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Explosives Analysis of Nuclear Packaging
, August 14-18, 2023.
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NP 655 – Packaging Structural Analysis and Testing of Radioactive Material Packages
, August 21-25, 2023.
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NP 703 – Management of SARP Preparation
, August 2023 (TBD).
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NP 700 – ASME Pressure Vessel Code for Nuclear Transport and Storage
, September 11-15, 2023.
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NP 702 – Methods for Reviewing Safety Analysis Reports for Packages and Performing Confirmatory Analysis
, October 10-19, 2023 (tentative dates).
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Radiation and Nuclear Criticality Analysis of RAM Packages
, October 30-November 3, 2023.
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NP 620 – Fundamentals of Nuclear Security
, November 6-10, 2023.
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NP 711 – Nuclear Security During International Transport
, December 4-8, 2023.
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NP 640 – Nuclear Packaging Internships
– Any time.
Web-based Course
- RAM Packaging Safety Tutorial (under reconstruction in 2022)
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
Resources
- 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
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