Sealed Source Leak Reqts.

[stallsmi@gdls.com]

Where does the leak test requirement of < 0.005 microcuries originate from?
What is this value based on (negligible risk, Below Regulatory Concern)?
Does this value apply to all nuclides for the purpose of contamination
control?


Dennis G. Stallsmith
Div. Radiation Safety Officer
Engineering Specialist
General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc.
38500 Mound Rd.
MZ : 436-20-56
Sterling Heights, Michigan  48310
(810) 825-5767
stallsmi@gdls.com

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