INDEX
CHAPTER III
UTILIZATION OF THE TSS
1. MATERIAL ESCORT REQUIREMENTS.
a. Nuclear Materials Courier. The following types of material shall
be transported by TSD Nuclear Materials Couriers (NMCs) in the TSS
except as noted in Para. 2.e., of this Chapter.
(1) nuclear explosives;
(2) components moved in a single shipment which could comprise a
complete nuclear explosive;
(3) any form of U-235 enriched 20 percent or greater in quantities
of 5kg or more, or U-233 or Pu in quantities of 2kg or more;
(4) classified forms of Pu and U-235 regardless of quantity as
requested by Heads of Field Elements;
(5) DOE-owned plutonium in any quantity to be transported by air;
(6) any form of Pu-238 in excess of five grams.
b. NMC or TEs. The following material shall be transported under the
custody of the TSD NMCs or TEs:
(1) Models, mockups, prototypes, etc., of nuclear explosives, and
nuclear explosive-like assemblies, to include joint test
assemblies and joint interface test systems, when these
assemblies reveal Secret Restricted Data.
Note: Assemblies are defined as essentially a nuclear explosive less
the "physics package." It does not include subassemblies or
"piece parts" of a nuclear explosive. Non-SNM subassemblies
or "piece parts" of a nuclear explosive may be transported by
other means as approved by the Director, SNSD.
(2) Material specified by:
(a) Director, NESD, due to extraordinary hazards or shipping
container limitations;
(b) Head of AL Divisions and offices due to fragile nature
of, or urgency of need for the matter at destination;
(3) Limited Life Components (Tritium Reservoirs only) and during
in-flight shipment via a DOE Contractor Aircraft.
(4) "Lost Code" PAL devices, while in transit between Mason &
Hanger-Silas Mason Co., at the Pantex Plant, to authorized
recipients of Sandia National Laboratories/New Mexico
(SNL/NM), when the code discloses Top Secret information,
until it is changed by SNL/NM personnel after postmortem (see
AL SD 56XB, Chapter 2.5).
c. Cargo of Opportunity. See definition.
d. Terminology. Reference to "courier" in the remainder of this
document implies both courier and transportation escort, as
necessary. Specific differentiation is noted where required.
2. REQUEST FOR TSS SERVICES.
a. Written Request. Primary and/or operational contacts must provide
in writing, to the Planning and Scheduling Section (P&SS),
Transportation Management Branch, TSD, a properly classified and
formatted Transportation Shipping Request (TSR), for TSS services.
This request must be received by the P&SS no later than three weeks
prior to the week of the shipment's availability date. If any
change is required to the request, a revised request must be
submitted.
(1) Requests for cargoes of opportunity must be received, in
writing, three weeks prior to the requested shipment date.
(2) Completed shipping requests shall be classified in accordance
with the current TSS Classification Guide.
(3) Shipping organizations are required to send a copy of each
shipping request and any changes to the recipient.
(4) Delays of shipments may result if requests do not comply with
the above.
b. Material Delays. Following submission of a TSR, if the initiating
agency places a hold on the material that agency must cancel the
TSR if the hold exceeds 14 calendar days. A new TSR must then be
submitted as stated above when the material is available for
transfer.
c. Special Shipment Requests.
(1) Submit requests to conduct air shipments in the DOE TSS of
plutonium to the Manager, AL, Attention: Director, TSD. All
requests must be signed by the concerned Area Manager or
Acting Area Manager. Each request shall include the following
information:
(a) shipper and receiver names;
(b) proposed date of shipment;
(c) quantity and form of the plutonium;
(d) appropriate reference to A-1, A-2, or A-3 of the revised
rules, 10 CFR Part 871.1;
(e) detailed justification for the air mode versus surface
transportation within the framework of B-1, B-2, B-3, or
B-4 of the revised rules 10 CFR, Part 871.1.
(2) Submit requests to the Director, SNSD, for a determination as
to the requirement to transport new weapon components in the
TSS not identified in this chapter because of the sensitivity
to the weapons program. This includes mockups or models of
SNM components. Approval by the Director, SNSD, of alternate
means of transporting such item(s) will be provided if the
determination is made not to use TSS.
(3) Submit requests to the Director, SPD, to determine if material
must be shipped in the TSS due to extraordinary hazards or
shipping container limitations.
(4) Assure that the Director, WPD approves the transfer of
training and test units containing source material to the DoD.
(5) Submit requests to the Director, TSD, to move material in the
TSS not identified in this chapter. Such requests must be
accompanied by adequate justification why the TSS must be used
in lieu of other means of transport.
d. Operational Support.
(1) Assure operational approval for the transfer of material to be
shipped in the TSS by organizations under their jurisdiction.
(2) Assure that material to be shipped by organizations under
their jurisdiction is released to TSD or other DOE couriers or
authorized recipients of the AL contract air carrier
consistent with Paragraph 8., below.
(3) Assure that all unused tie-down equipment is properly stowed
in the transport vehicle after loading or off-loading.
(4) Provide assistance to TSD, as requested, in the handling and
interim storage of in-transit material, vehicles and courier
equipment, as stated in Paragraph 9., below.
(5) Assure that material released to organizations under their
jurisdiction by TSD personnel or AL air service contractor
personnel for interim storage, is properly handled, stored,
and protected as required; is not shipped or otherwise
disposed of except as directed by the TSD P&SS or the
Director, TSD; and that appropriate actions are taken in the
event of an emergency situation involving such material.
(6) Provide to TSD for shipments originating under their
jurisdiction, certification data (reference AL 2501-0320) on
military facilities or DoD contractors which are not listed in
the Military Certified Program Directory (CPD), Civilian CPD
or Test CPD. Such certification data shall include the
following:
(a) certification expiration date;
(b) approved mailing address for classified documents;
(c) shipping address for classified material;
(d) authorized classification level and items to be
transported;
(e) names and telephone number(s) (FTS-AUTOVON-Commercial) of
authorized recipients of the material; and,
(f) specific program or hardware to which the certification
is applicable.
(7) Provide to TSD: a certified mailing and shipping address;
names and telephone numbers of Primary and Operation Contacts;
a 24-hour contact; names of authorized recipients, and other
appropriate information for the receipt and delivery of
material moved in the TSS.
e. In addition to the above responsibilities and authorities,
contractors are authorized to move this material between security
areas of their facilities.
3. CPD. The CPD is administered by the Director, TSD, for the purpose of
ensuring appropriate customer point-of-contact authorization and
availability. TSD:
a. Obtains and approves certification data on personnel at military
locations identified in "Custody Transfer and Delivery Agreement,"
AT(29-2)-2236, their parent or administrative organizations and
other military locations as necessary to accomplish the weapons and
LLC distribution program. TSD maintains and distributes data to
selected organizations as a Military CPD [MILCPD].
b. Obtains certification data and distributes the Civilian CPD
[CIVCPD] for DOE and DOE contractors and licensee facilities
necessary to accomplish the SNM distribution program.
c. Maintains and distributes to selected organizations the Test
Facility CPD [TESTCPD] which includes military, DoD contractors,
and DOE test facilities not part of any other CPD.
d. Distributes up-to-date certifications of TSD personnel to
facilities and organizations at which TSD delivers or receives
material.
e. Distributes certifications of AL air service contractor employees
to military and selected DOE and DOE contractor facilities involved
in the Limited Life Component (LLC) distribution program.
4. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA. It is the TSS customer's
responsibility to assure that appropriate packaging and tie-downs are
utilized for the shipment.
a. Ensure that nuclear components and special assemblies that are to
be transported outside of their DOE-controlled sites are packaged
and are properly secured in accordance with DOE Order 5610.1 and AL
Supplemental 5610.1, as amended.
b. Type B material and nuclear components shall be transported in
accordance with the provisions of an approved DOE offsite
Transportation Certificate/Authorization or Nuclear Regulatory
Commission Certificate of Compliance. Special assemblies that
contain hazardous materials shall be transported in accordance with
the provisions of an approved DOE Offsite Transportation
Certificate/Authorization.
c. Assure the consignees are advised of items which will be shipped in
the TSS due to extraordinary hazards or shipping container
limitations.
d. Assure that the material shipped in the TSS is properly classified
described, packaged, labeled; is in the proper condition for
transportation; and is secured in the transport vehicle in
accordance with appropriate federal regulations, DOE Management
Directives, and/or industry standards.
e. (1) Assure that when radioactive materials are to be shipped, the
radiation dose rates do not exceed those specified in the
Radiological Control Manual, DOE N 5480.6; the radiation dose
rate and the removable contamination levels are as low as
practicable but do not exceed the limits of the Radiological
Control Manual, DOE N 5480.6; and that Forms AL F 5600.3 are
completed as required (see Paragraph 5 and Exhibit 1 of this
chapter).
(2) Assure that materials to be moved in a single transport
vehicle, i.e., SST, meet the Transport Index requirements
outlined in 49 CFR 173.455-459. (See Table III-2 for general
guidance.)
5. SHIPMENT CERTIFICATION.
a. A consignor's representative shall complete the "Shipment
Certification" and a consignee's representative shall complete the
"Vehicle Certification," Form AL 5600.3, for each shipment that is
moved in the TSS (see Exhibit 1 to this chapter).
b. The signed copies shall be given to the TSD couriers for inclusion
in the trip file.
c. The certification is subject to review by the AL NESD.
6. MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY. TSD shall assure that:
a. Materials are compatible with other materials to be shipped in the
same vehicle.
b. The total transport index in a single transport vehicle does not
exceed limits as outlined in 49 CFR 173.455-459.
c. No cargo is moved in the same transport vehicle with a nuclear
explosive unless approved by the Manager, A-L.
d. Division 1.1 explosives (as listed in 49 CFR 177.848) are not
transported in any TSD vehicle with SNM (unless they are related to
the SNM being transported therein) except when approved by the
Manager, AL.
7. MATERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. TSD shall:
a. Provide consignees at interim storage locations with pertinent
material and schedule information.
b. Advise the consignee of significant changes in estimated times of
arrival and when shipment is approximately two hours from
destination.
c. Assure that material in custody is released only to authorized
recipients.
d. Maintain a record of materials being transported in the TSS for
reference by emergency response personnel in event of an accident
or other adverse situation.
8. TRANSFER OF CUSTODY.
a. Transfer of custody of matter handled in the TSS will via use of
Form DOE-60, "Courier Receipt," DD Form 1911, or AL Form 1500-1,
"Air Freight Manifest."
b. The TSD couriers will accept and release custody of matter to an
authorized recipient (per the CPD) by one of the following methods:
(1) by item or container by recording the type of the item or
container and its identification designator;
(2) by individual container by recording the quantity and type of
containers and the serial numbers of the seals used to secure
the containers;
(3) by unitized shipping configuration (which encompasses more
than one item as a unit), by recording the quantity of units
and the identification designator of the units and when
appropriate, the serial numbers of the seals used to secure
the units;
(4) by sealed vehicle of transport (i.e., SST, van, trailer) by
recording the identification of the vehicles of transport and
seal numbers used to secure the vehicles when the total
shipment in that vehicle of transport is from one consignor to
one consignee and in those cases when the vehicle of transport
is to be released for interim storage.
9. INTERIM STORAGE.
a. The TSD P&SS requests that AL contractors accept custody of
material being moved in the TSS and, in the case of LLCs, the AL
air service contractor, for interim storage.
b. The TSD P&SS will advise the involved Primary/Operational Contact
regarding the material to be placed in interim storage, to assure
proper handling, storage and protection of such material.
c. In such cases, the TSD couriers will release the material only to
certified authorized recipients within a DOE approved Security
Area.
d. The organization in custody of material in interim storage shall
properly handle, store and protect such material, not ship or
otherwise dispose of it except as directed by the TSD P&SS or the
Director, TSD.
e. When courier material is placed in interim storage, the TSD P&SS
will advise the consignor and consignee of the storage and also
when it is again in transit.
f. Any event which adversely affects the matter in interim storage
shall be reported immediately to the P&SS or the Director, TSD.