The current pace of 2-3 shipments per week will not likely increase for many months. Until additional shipping resources are available, there will be a physical limit to the frequency of shipments. There have also been several contacts from citizens concerned that WIPP shipments continue during construction along US Highway 285. Construction areas are routinely checked to ensure safe passage of the WIPP shipments. There have been no mishaps or accidents involving the WIPP vehicle or the WIPP vehicle and other traffic along any routes in New Mexico, including construction sites.
Notification is sent by fax and teletype.
Please advise this office whether this notification is adequate or how you suggest it should be changed. If you are not receiving notification and wish to, contact this office. When your community requires this training, contact one of the offices indicated below. Service contracts are available to Regional Response Team jurisdictions for WIPP-related training and exercises. These contracts compliment the RRT Joint Powers Agreements the State Fire Marshal's office sponsors on behalf of the NM WIPP Safe Transportation Program.