Radioactive Materials (RAM) Transportation Fees
charged by Western States


This page lists fees charged by the Western States for the transport of Radioactive Materials.  For more information on specific state statutes, contact that state's HLW Committee member.

STATE

FEE

APPLIES TO

EXCLUDED

MONEY GOES TO

STATUTE/RULE

TYPICAL ANNUAL REVENUE

AZ -- -- -- -- -- --
CA None, apart from general CHP transportation license ($100.00 per carrier annual initial fee, $75 annual license renewal fee) -- -- -- -- --
CO $500 annual permit
+$200 per shipment
HRCQ shipments (including WIPP and storage/repository shipments) -- -- -- $135,000
ID None specifically for RAM, but does not chare fees ranging from $5 to $250 per year for general hazmat shipments -- -- -- -- --
NE $2000 per cask for shipments by truck or train HLW (including SNF and TRU waste -- Covers the state's costs for inspections, escorts, and security for waste shipments, planning, and maintenance; coordination of emergency response capability; education and training; purchase of necessary equipment; and administrative costs -- $22,000
NV No fees per se, but bills the shipper for actual costs incurred in inspecting and escorting shipments -- -- -- -- --
NM -- -- -- -- -- --
OR $70 per shipment
(some shippers can pay a $500 annual fee)
Radioactive (Class 7) placarded loads -- Emergency preparedness related to RAM shipments Statute
(469.605)
$15,000
UT No transportation fees, but charges for disposal of waste, to include both annual site access permits and volume-based fees -- -- -- -- --
WA None
(but does charge disposal fees)
-- -- -- -- --
WY $200 per package HRCQ & WIPP LLRW Special fund for radiological preparedness and response -- $75,000