Special requirements - New York

Low-level Radioactive Waste

New York State requires a Part 381 permit for highway transport of low-level radioactive waste.

For more information, visit Waste Transporters, Special Requirements, at www.dec.ny.gov.

Large Quantity Radioactive Material

The following special requirements apply to movements of overweight vehicles carrying a large quantity radioactive material:

1. The permittee shall comply with all applicable regulations in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations;
2. Each vehicle operating under an overweight radioactive permit shall be inspected by a New York State Police Inspector and a valid "Certificate of Inspection" shall be carried in each vehicle. At least three working days’ notice must be given to the permit agent for a vehicle inspection to be scheduled;
3. The permittee shall notify the permit agent prior to each shipment made during the permit period; and
4. The permittee shall notify the permit agent immediately if an accident occurs.