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5.8
ii. Required after 1 January 2007, the outside of the package must include the following label
[IATA 10.7.4.4.3]:
6 If the surface radiation level exceeds 5 µSv/hr (0.5 mRem/hr), or if there is a measurable radiation
level at 1m from the surface, use the criteria of Table 1 to determine the proper shipping labels to be
applied to the package.
a. Mark the outside of the outer shipping package with the proper shipping name and identification
number (Radioactive Material, Low Specific Activity (LSA-I) UN2912. If the container is packaged
inside a crate or other outer packaging, mark the outer package with the word ‘Overpack’.
b.
Properly complete the shipping papers, indicating:
i. Proper shipping name, identification number and class (i.e. Radioactive Material, Low
Specific Activity (LSA-I), Class 7, UN2912).
ii. Name of the radionuclide (i.e. depleted Uranium-238).
iii. Physical and chemical form (i.e. Solid Metal).
iv. Activity of the uranium in Becquerels or other appropriate multiples of Becquerels.
NOTE: Number of Curies x 37,000 = number of MegaBecquerels (MBq). The activity in
millicuries for U-238 equals 0.16 x the shield weight in pounds (i.e. for a Model 880 Delta
with a 34 lb shield, the approximate activity is 0.16 x 34 lb = 5.4 mCi).
v. Category of label applied (i.e. Radioactive Yellow II).
vi. Transport Index.
vii. USNRC identification number or DOT specification number, i.e. Model 880 Series cert:
USA/9296/B(U)-96.
viii.Shipper's certification:
‘This is to certify that the above-named materials are properly classified, described,
packaged, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for transport according to the
applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation.’ [49CFR172.204(a)]
Note: For shipments in company vehicles to and from job sites, the shipper’s certification
is not required.
For air shipments, the following Shipper's Certification may be used:
‘I hereby certify that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described
above by proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded,
and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable International
and national governmental regulations. I declare that all of the applicable air transport
requirements have been met’