Sec.19-409d-54. Application for permit to transport radioactive material

No person shall transport radioactive material over Connecticut highways until a permit has been issued by the Commissioner of Transportation.

All applications for a permit to transport radioactive material shall be made to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Application may be made to the Commissioner of Transportation during normal working hours, Monday thru Friday; Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays excluded.

No applications will be processed without a two hour advance notice nor will an application be accepted more than one working day in advance of the scheduled move except that the Commissioner reserves the right to waive the advance notice requirement when it is in the best interest of public health and safety.

No application will be considered until the applicant has submitted the following certificates to the Commissioner of Transportation:

A written statement from the Shipper certifying that the articles described in the shipping papers are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and that the articles are in proper condition for transportation, according to the applicable regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Department of Transportation.

A written statement from the carrier certifying that the packaged radioactive material has been loaded, blocked and properly secured onto the transport vehicle. The certification shall also state that the vehicle and load are in compliance with the applicable motor carrier safety regulations of the Federal Department of Transportation.

In addition to the required certifications from the shipper and the carrier, each applicant shall provide the following information:

1. Name of the shipper.

2. Name and mail address of the carrier.

3. Type of major isotopes, quantity (in curies) and type of label.

4. Date and time of shipment.

5. Origin, scheduled route and destination. (All routing will be via limited access highways and the shortest practicable route to and from them.)

6. Year, make, color, State of registration and plate number of both the tractor and trailer.

7. Driver(s) and name(s).

8. Any additional information as required.

This permit or a confirmation of such permit shall be retained in the possession of the operator of the vehicle while transporting the radioactive material over Connecticut highways.

(Effective August 25, 1977)