Re: wrong DOT label

[Dave Brown <david.brown@nist.gov>]

>We recently received a package of P-32 radioisotopes labeled with a White
>I but measured 1.2 mR/hr on the exterior of the package.  Therefore, it
>should have been labeled with a Yellow II, right?
>
>We called the shipper and the carrier about the error, but should we have
>notified anyone else?

Irene,

I stand corrected.....I believe the reporting requirements of 49 CFR 
175.31, apply to this situation.  Please review this section of the reg and 
go from there.....I'm guessing that this shipment was carried by aircraft 
somewhere along its journey.



Regards,

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