Re: Exempt Quantities

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

I suggest that you read the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International
Air Transport Association.  These have the force of law when required by an
airline.  Virtually all airlines require compliance. These regulations state:

3.7.1:  "For the purposes of these Regulations,a radioactive material is any
article or substance with a specific activity greater than 70 kBq/kg (0.002
uCi/g)."

2.3.0.1:  "Dangerous goods must not be carried by passengers or crew:  as or
in checked baggage; as or in carry-on baggage; or on their person..."

I've noticed this prohibition posted at every airport ticket counter I've been
to.  Also, keep in mine that some airports scan cargo for radioactivity.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, its' about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com

Mark Settles wrote:

>  What, if any requirements exist for a Vendor to travel around the country
> by land and/or by air in order of him to possess exempt quantity check
> sources in his carry on luggage, etc.   i.e.  Cs-137 less than 10 micro
> curies.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark Settles
> msettles@cswnet.com
>
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