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This is part of a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" published in the April
30, 2002, "Federal Register." This is part of DOT's mandate for the
"harmonization" of hazmat transport regulations with international standards.
The comment period for this proposed rulemaking closed on July 29, 2002.
There are many other significant changes in this proposed rulemaking.
You should note that this criterion is already part of the IATA, "Dangerous
Goods Regulations," which apply to most air shipments. You will probably
be able to ship your natural uranium as one of the excepted categories,
with a minimum of requirements.
The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
Bill Lipton
Boomologist wrote: Hi,"Also, if the US adopts the TS-R-1 (ST-1), then the "unregulated" limit for natural uranium would drop to 1 Bq/g (if I read the table right)."Could you please expand on this? I, and many others, routinely ship/mail natural Uranium. For most of my shipments the specimens are below 70Bq/g but are above 50Bq/g when taking into account the weight of the matrix. My shipments have been exempt from labeling requirements and special packaging. What would be the impact for myself and hundreds of others who collect, trade/sell natural Uranium? Where can I find more about this?Just when things are running smooth someone wants to change everything. Thanks, |