Disclaimer

START is a computer system used to accomplish Federal functions. IT IS DESIGNATED AS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (OUO). Unauthorized attempts to defeat or circumvent security features, to use the system for other than intended purposes, to deny service to authorized users, to access, obtain, alter, damage, or destroy information, or otherwise to interfere with the system or its operation is prohibited. Evidence of such acts may be disclosed to law enforcement authorities, and may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties.

Information made available from the START web server was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the U.S. Government. Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, or any of its employees or contractors, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the U.S. Government or any agency thereof. Users have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy and are responsible for the content of any off-site sources referenced.

This User Manual for DOE's START web-GIS tool reflects technical work which could support future decision making by DOE. No inferences should be drawn from this User Manual or web- GIS tool regarding future actions by DOE, which are limited both by the terms of the Standard Contract and a lack of Congressional appropriations for the Department to fulfill its obligations under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. All maps and routes provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect any decisions involving the transport or storage of SNF.

By accessing START, the user attests to their awareness of and consents to these terms and conditions of use. Users should log off immediately if they do not agree to the conditions stated herein.