SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
Part D - Shipment of empty Uranium shielded containers
1Assure that the package does not contain a radioactive source. Perform the following procedure to confirm there are no unauthorized source assemblies within the container:
●Transfer the authorized source assembly from the Model 880 in accordance with the source changer operations manual.
●After removing the source assembly and disconnecting the source assembly, attach the jumper (dummy connector without a serial number) to the male connector of the control cable.
●Retract the control cable and jumper and disconnect the controls from the locking mechanism.
●Insert the protective cover into the locking mechanism, rotate the selector ring into the lock position, engage the plunger lock and remove key.
●Remove the source identification tag from the Model 880 and place it with the source assembly.
●In some regulatory jurisdictions, ‘empty’ labels or tags must be attached to the empty Model 880.
2If the shipping package is to be placed inside a crate or other outer packaging, the outer packaging must be strong enough to withstand the normal conditions of transport and must not reduce the safety of the package. The shipping package must be placed within the outer package with sufficient blocking to prevent shifting during transportation. [49CFR173.25]
3Assure that the levels of removable radioactive contamination on the outside surface of the outer package does not exceed 0.00001 microcurie per cm2. [49CFR173.443]
4Survey the package at the surface and at 1m from the surface to determine the proper shipping labels to be applied to the package.
NOTE: If the surface radiation level does not exceed 0.5mRem/hr (5µSv/hr) and there is no measurable radiation level at 1m from the surface, continue with the instructions in section 5 and skip section 6. If either of these levels are exceeded, skip section 5 and continue with the instructions in section 6.
5If the surface radiation level does not exceed 0.5mRem/hr (5µSv/hr) and there is no measurable radiation level at 1m from the surface, no label is required.
aMark the outside of the package with the proper shipping name and identification number (Radioactive Material, Excepted Package - Articles Manufactured from Depleted Uranium, UN2909) and the statement ‘Exempt from specification packaging, shipping paper and certification, marking and labeling and exempt from the requirements of 49CFR Parts
Additionally, a notice must be enclosed in or on the package, included with the packing list or otherwise forwarded with the package. The notice must include the name of the consignor or consignee and the statement:
‘This package conforms to the conditions and limitations specified in 49CFR173.426 for Radioactive Material, Excepted packages - Articles Manufactured from Depleted Uranium, UN2909’. [49CFR173.422 49CFR173.426]
bProperly complete the shipping papers, including: i. For all shipments the following statements:
‘Exempt from specification packaging, shipping paper and certification, marking and |
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labeling and exempt from the requirements of 49CFR Parts |
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within those parts relating to the reporting of Incidents and decontamination, the |
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training requirements of Subpart H of Part 172 and the shipping paper requirement of |
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Subpart C of Part 172. This exemption is Authorized per 49CFR173.426.’ | 5.7 |