Mixed Waste Shipping Fundamentals
Course Length:
5 Days
Course Code:
WMG-RC-500
Prerequisites:
RC-150, RC-153 or equivalent
Satisfies:
49CFR172 Subpart H, 10CFR71.5 & NRC IE 79-19
Audience Profile:
Designed for radioactive material, hazardous material, and hazardous waste shippers and shipping support personnel
Course Description:
This Mixed Waste shipping course is a beginning and fundamental level course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding radioactive material, hazardous material, and hazardous waste transportation, with a specific focus on the Department of Transportation (DOT), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Participants will delve into the intricacies of compliance and safety protocols for shipping mixed waste in the U.S.A., emphasizing key regulations outlined in 10, 40 & 49 CFR. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants will gain the skills needed to navigate these regulatory frameworks confidently.
Skills Gained:
Demonstrate effective understanding and application of DOT, NRC & EPA regulations governing hazardous material and hazardous waste offeror pre-transportation and shipping functions for mixed waste by highway.
Identify and adhere to regulatory requirements for safe and secure transport of mixed waste.
Navigate complexities related to radioactive material, hazardous material, and hazardous waste transportation compliance protocols.