5.1
SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
The sample transportation regulations in section 5 are specific
to the USA only. As stated in section 5.1 you should reference all
international and local regulations before shipping.
The following instructions are samples for the transport of radiography devices and
sources within the United States and are based on current transport regulations.
Shippers of radioactive materials in regulatory jurisdictions outside of the USA must ensure
full compliance with all current and applicable transport regulations.
For transportation in ADR countries the package documentation must include
a copy of HI018 (current issue) containing guidance notes for shipping to conform with
TS-R-1(ST-1, Revised).
Listed are the regulations that should be referenced for the legal transport of radioactive
materials:
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International Atomic Energy Agency requirements No. TS-R-1(1996),
‘Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials’
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International Atomic Energy Agency requirements No. SS-6,
‘Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials’
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International Air Transport Association,
‘Dangerous Goods Regulations’
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International Civil Aviation Organization,
‘Technical Instructions For The Safe Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Air’
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International Maritime Organization,
‘International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code’
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U.S. Department of Transportation,
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 171 through 178
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Nuclear Safety and Control Act,
‘Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations’
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Transport Canada ‘Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations’
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Road Transport in Great Britain is governed by the Radioactive Material
(Road Transport) (Great Britain) Regulations 2002
Contents
Part A Transport Package
Part B Receipt of Radioactive Material (exposure device containing a sealed source)
Part C Shipment of Radioactive Material (exposure device containing a sealed source)
Part D Shipment of Empty Uranium Shielded Containers (empty exposure device)
Part E Shipment of Empty Packages Which Previously Contained Radioactive Material
(empty exposure device in overpack)
Part F Carriage of Radioactive Material