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By simulating severe accident scenarios, DOE intends to demonstrate to the public and stakeholders the safety and reliability of transporting spent nuclear fuel by rail, heavy-haul truck, and barge.
DOE is seeking information from a wide range of stakeholders, including government partners, the general public, industry experts, and potential suppliers.
Key Objectives
- Build Public Trust: The PPD aims to address public concerns regarding the safety of transporting spent nuclear fuel by rail, heavy-haul truck, and barge.
- Comprehensive Input: Stakeholder feedback is sought on the types of full-scale demonstrations to be conducted, the selection of spent nuclear fuel transportation casks, potential testing facilities, and how information from the PPD can be used.
- Supplier Engagement: DOE is requesting detailed information from potential suppliers regarding equipment and services necessary for the PPD, including cask vendors, testing facilities, and providers of instrumentation and videography services.
Interested parties are invited to submit their responses electronically by 6 PM PST, Sept. 30, 2024.
Responses to the RFI will be used to design the PPD so it effectively addresses public concerns and demonstrates the safety of spent nuclear fuel transportation casks.
DOE is implementing a consent-based siting process to identify sites for one or more federal consolidated interim storage facilities for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel. This will involve large-scale transportation of spent nuclear fuel from over 70 nuclear power plant sites, with rail being the primary mode of transport.
DOE plans to increase its outreach and engagement activities, including webinars, listening sessions, and working groups, to raise awareness about the transportation of spent nuclear fuel.
For more information on this RFI and directions on how to submit responses, please visit the FedConnect listing.
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