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SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.4
6 If the shipping package is to be packaged 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]
7 Survey the entire exterior surfaces of the package and assure that the maximum radiation level does
not exceed 2 mSv/hr (200 mRem/hr). Survey 1 m from all sides of the exterior surfaces of the
package and assure that the maximum radiation level does not exceed 0.1 mSv/hr (10 mRem/hr).
Determine the proper shipping labels to be applied to the package using the criteria of Table 1.
[49CFR172.403]
Note: If shipping the container inside an overpack or convenience box in the back of a vehicle,
survey and label both the inner 880 package and the overpack. Placarding the vehicle is
dependent on the category of label applied to the overpack if used. [49CFR173.448]
Table 1
Maximum Radiation
Level at Surface
Maximum Radiation
Level at 1 Meter
Radioactive
White I
0.5 mRem/hr
(0.005 mSv/hr)
None
Radioactive
Yellow II
50 mRem/hr
(0.5 mSv/hr)
1.0 mRem/hr
(0.01 mSv/hr)
Radioactive
Yellow III
200 mRem/hr
(2 mSv/hr)
10 mRem/hr
(0.1 mSv/hr)
For a package, both the transport index (TI) and the surface radiation level conditions shall be
taken into account in determining which is the appropriate category of radioactive material label.
Where the TI satisfies the condition for one category but the surface radiation level satisfies the
condition for a different category, the package shall be assigned to the higher category of the two.
For this purpose, category White-I shall be regarded as the lowest category.