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Appendix D - Modal Screening Process
Appendix D - Modal Screening Process
Pages 81-115
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Rationale for technical capability rating: Motor carriers transport bulk (non-divisible) Hazmat shipments in specially designed tanker trailers that comply with stringent construction standards.
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Capability also exists to sense operator performance degradation due to fatigue, acute health problem, substance abuse, and so forth, and to alert the operator and back office to this situation. Technical capability rating: 8 (High capability = Low technical capability need)
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Trucking capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Protecting the vehicle, cargo, and operator from security-related risks requires technology solutions specific to each.
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Rationale for technical capability rating: Capability exists to determine whether a truck is traveling on the designated route. Emerging technologies that address capability gap: GPSbased vehicle tracking systems for both tractors and trailers must be integrated with GIS mapping software to create geofences on specified routes.
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Existing rail tank cars have a proven record of survivability for typical accident/ derailment conditions.
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Improvements to positive locking mechanisms that can disarm and disable conveyance hatches and locks using low cost, plastic indicative seals with RF communications running on single battery with 4 years of life to support continuous monitoring; the external seals would have status and alarm notifications sent to a receiver with all messages stored at a data collection point, and using a remotely monitored sealing array (RMSA) with cryptographically authenticated messages (highly resistant to defeat)
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Because of these research efforts the technical capability of future designs will likely exceed the current interim designs. Emerging technologies that address capability gap: Several technologies are being designed to improve tank car package integrity and survivability.
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: There are several systems that have been pioneered by the railroads to detect mechanical problems associated with cargo transport.
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Technical capability rating: 7 (High capability = Low technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Operator fatigue, particularly involving the engineer and train conductor, can have dramatic consequences.
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This may take the form of verbal communication or data communication, preferably both are available. Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need)
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Current technology is a mix of techniques.
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Technical capability rating: 3 (Low capability = High technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: As of June 16, 2008, PHMSA adopted interim rules that reiterate the rail carriers' obligation to address in their security plans issues related to en-route storage and delays in transit.
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Under federal law, notification of emergencies involving releases of reportable quantities of hazardous materials must be made to the National Response Center.
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Communication H Emergency Response Medium Market Adoptability Need Rating Low Medium High Technical Capability Need Rating Table D-5.
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Security Medium Low Medium High Low Low Low Medium Mode Importance Rating Low Medium High Functional Requirement Gap Rating Table D-7. Functional requirement technology development priority -- rail.
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Real-time visual vessel tracking, including vessel name, speed, course, etc. Intelligent video surveillance system capable of tracking Hazmat tank cars through high-threat urban area in real time using handoff from camera to camera; Networked RFID (AEI)
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Capability also exists to sense operator performance degradation due to fatigue, acute health problem, substance abuse, etc., and alert the operator and back office to this situation. Technical capability rating: 7 (High capability = Low technical capability need)
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Technical capability rating: 8 (High capability = Low technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: Nearly all marine Hazmat shipments are in bulk and relatively easy to identify.
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability rating) Rationale for technical capability rating: Many boats have GPS (Global Positioning System)
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Rationale for technical capability rating: When an incident occurs that requires an emergency response, a single call to the National Response Center initiates the response process.
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Emergency Response Medium Market Adoptability Need Rating Low Medium High Technical Capability Need Rating Table D-9. Functional requirement gap rating -- marine.
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Rationale for technical capability rating: Air crews are required to pre- and post-flight each aircraft prior to each activity for a flight period. In addition, this mode has licensed repair and maintenance personnel who must maintain licensed aircraft and power plant licenses to make certificated repair or adjustments to a certificated aircraft.
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Intelligent video surveillance system capable of tracking Hazmat vehicle through high-threat urban area in real time using handoff from camera to camera; networked RFID combined with GPS and cargo monitoring; the GT Freight Data Collector system, a GPS-based instrument; E-Transport River Information Services (RIS) vessel tracking and tracing telematics; satellite-based tracking out beyond 200 miles in conjunction with NAIS; Internet-delivered, remote asset telemetry Asset Management Platform using GSM communications; GSM-based GPS device with built-in RF receiver (for sensor reception)
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Rationale for technical capability rating: Before a pilot is permitted to operate a certificated commercial aircraft he or she must possess an airman license, have received a minimum number of hours in the type and class of aircraft, and have been tested by the chief pilot or his designee for that specific airline. In addition, his or her physical condition must be documented within the limits of an FAA certified flight surgeon.
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Rationale for technical capability rating: All air crews regardless of origin or type of aircraft are required to maintain access both vocally and electronically with air traffic controllers as well as with company flight directors (although there are communication "dead spots" within some air traffic control sectors)
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Security Low Medium Market Adoptability Need Rating Low Medium High Technical Capability Need Rating Table D-13. Functional requirement gap rating -- air.
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Technical capability rating: 7 (High capability = Low technical capability need) Pipelines are an economical and reliable transportation mode for natural gas, oil, and refined products.
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Advanced cargo seals. Use of low life cycle cost plastic fiber-optic seals with RF communications running on a single battery with 4 years of life, under continuous monitoring.
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Technical capability rating: 5 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need)
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The capability exists to sense operator performance degradation. Technical capability rating: 7 (High capability = Low technical capability need)
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Technical capability rating: 6 (Medium capability = Medium technical capability need) Most pipeline systems use a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
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, and damage prevention programs to monitor for pipeline threats such as corrosion, SCC, and third party damage. Rationale for technical capability rating: Theft is typically performed in small quantities.
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Package Integrity Low E Communication Medium Market Adoptability Need Rating Low Medium High Technical Capability Need Rating Table D-17.
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Equipment Reliability G Security Medium Low Medium High Low Low Low Medium Mode Importance Rating Low Medium High Functional Requirement Gap Rating Table D-19.
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Existing pipeline leak detection techniques have trouble reliably detecting small pipeline leaks. Pressure analysis leak detection.
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