Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Plan

Act 147 of 1984, § 604, under RADIATION PROTECTION ACT.

Act 147 of 1984, § 604

Section 604. Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Plan.

(a) Planning.--The agency shall develop the Transportation Emergency Response Plan to respond to accidents involving the shipment of spent nuclear fuel, high-level waste, transuranic waste or a large quantity of radioactive material. The plan shall:

(1) Incorporate local agencies and volunteer organizations along the preprescribed routes of transport.

(2) Incorporate any Commonwealth agency responsible for protection of the health and safety of the public as necessary and approved by the specific agency.

(b) Funding of State and local agencies.--Funds received under section 402(c)(4) shall be used to train and equip State and local agencies and volunteer organizations in accordance with regulations adopted by the council to implement the plan.

(604 amended July 13, 2007, P.L.95, No.31)