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2/6/2008 NRC Comment on Transportation of Radiologicals

1/20/2004 OPENING OF FIRST DESIGNATED FAST LANE ON NORTHERN BORDER
On the afternoon of January 9, 2004, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the opening of the first designated Free And Secure Trade (FAST) lane on the Northern Border.
10/23/2003 CARGO SEALING POLICY & PROCEDURES FOR FAST CONVEYANCES
This document establishes the recommended procedures for affixing mechanical seals to cargo loaded trailers for participants of the southern border FAST program.
10/6/2003 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PUBLISHES A NEW POLICY DOCUMENT ON RFID
The Department of Defense (DoD) published a new policy on RFID. Some of the items covered in the policy are: mandatory use of data-rich active RFID tags on all defense-related container shipments and expansion of RFID reader infrastructure at commercial aerial and seaports used by DoD.
9/25/2003 FAST Program - CANADA
The FAST program is a bilateral initiative between the U.S. and Canada designed to ensure security and safety while enhancing the economic prosperity of both countries.
9/12/2003 IN-TRANSIT CONTAINER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT - WHITE PAPER
Carriers and shippers submit Container Security White Paper to U.S. Government.
9/11/2003 MARITIME SECURITY ACT OF 2002 REQUIRES SEALS STANDARDS
The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, which was enacted into law on November 25, 2002 sets standards called for in Section 111 – Performance Standards.
10/29/1997 Warning: Dangers of Lead
The Department of the Navy (DON) has recommended that DoD eliminate the use of lead seals on nuclear weapons, nuclear like assemblies, and weapons containers.