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Exempt Consignment Value
I have not been able to locate the exempt consignment values. Where can one find the new values referenced in the message below? I'm trying to provide guidance for 1 uCi, Cs-137 check source.
Thank you,
David Watkins
Facilities Manager
AMETEK
865-483-2222
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu [mailto:owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu]On Behalf Of Roy Parker
Sent: 23.03.2004 22:08
To: Bob Westerdale
Cc: radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu
Subject: Re: Sealed sources 'round the world
Bob,
Unfortunately the carriage of 50 uCi Fe-55 in carry-on or checked baggage is not permitted. The new exempt consignment value for Fe-55 is 27 uCi, so therefore 50 uCi is defined as radioactive material for the purpose of transportation. So although 100 uCi Fe-55 is an exempt quantity pursuant to NRC and Agreement State regulations it is not exempt for the purpose of transportation pursuant to Department of Transportation, Title 49 Parts 100-185. See 49 CFR 175.25(a)(1) for the regulations pertaining to the carriage as carry-on or checked baggage.
You have two choices: (1) change your check source activity to no greater than 27 uCi, if you can. Then it is not defined as radioactive for transportation purposes. But with increased radiation monitoring of transportation activities you should still be prepared to explain the Fe-55 27 uCi (maximum) check source is not defined as radioactive material for transportation purposes and that could be an uphill battle; or (2) the 50 uCi Fe-55 will qualify as a "limited quantity of material" and therefore could be shipped as Radioactive Material, Excepted Package - Limited Quantity of Material, 7, UN2910. (If you need assistance on how to prepare an "Excepted Package" please contact me.)
Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.
roy@royparker.org <mailto:roy@royparker.org>
Tel: 225-924-1473
Fax: 225-924-4269
David Watkins
Facilities Manager
AMETEK
865-483-2222