The U.S. Department of Defense has agreed that federal military facilities along the routes can also be used as safe parking areas. The states developed maps and directions to each of the pre-designated sites. Initial corridor states have direct access to this system. It also provides immediate emergency response guidance information. The routes used are predominantly Interstate System highways.
Shipments use beltways, where available, around urban areas.
DOE selected routes early in the process and committed to directing the WIPP carrier to use these routes. This early route selection allowed states to focus their training efforts along the routes where the shipments occur. Several states have designated or are considering designating alternate routes, which they believe will enhance the shipment safety. This is being done in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Mutual Aid Agreements Neighboring states developed written agreements to provide assistance across state borders if needed to respond to an incident involving a transuranic waste shipment.