Re: International RAM Shipping (Excepted Package, Limited Qu

[RArsenault@Sperry-sun.com]

     The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations apply to all international air 
     transport.  There are limitations in transport based on State 
     (country) and Operator (Air Carrier) Variations.  These variations are 
     found in IATA Section 2.9.2 List of State Variations and IATA Section 
     2.9.4 List of Operator Variations
     
     France (State) Variation FRG-02 - 
     
     "Dangerous Goods may not be transported to, from or through the French     
     territory under the provisions of Subsection 2.8 (Limited Quantities of    
     Dangerous Goods)..."
     
     
     Federal Express (Operator) Variation FX-03 -
     
     "Class 7 substances will not be accepted for carriage outside the USA      
     without prior approval..."
     
     
     These variations are what you are dealing with.  You are not going to be   
     able to ship under limited quantities to France.
     
     I would suggest contacting a dangerous goods specialist.
     
     Regards,
     
     Richard L. Arsenault, CSP
     Radiation Safety Director
     Compliance Assurance Manager/Worldwide 
     Sperry-Sun Drilling Services, Inc.
     (281) 871-4144 (Voice)
     (281) 871-4269 (Fax)
     
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Subject: International RAM Shipping (Excepted Package, Limited Quanti
Author:  Myung Chul Jo <mjo@scs.unr.edu> at Internet-Mail 
Date:    17-11-97 10:23
     
     
I am having very difficult time to send  200 microcurie H-3 to France. It 
seemed to that the FedEx is only one who handle RAM international 
shipping. I was told that they (the FedEx in US) need to have a 
preapproval prior to shipping. The FedEx in France responded that the 
Limited Quantity is not allowed in France. So I am told that I can't ship 
the H-3 I have. I guess the "Limited Quantity" in France has a
different meaning than what I meant (or IATA meant). Doesn't IATA reg. 
apply in France? I would appreciate to hear from
someone who have any suggestions. The compound which contains H-3 is 
specially synthesized and it is intended for medical research. No other 
hazard is associated with this compound. Thank you
in advance. Myung Chul Jo
     
     
Myung Chul Jo <mjo@scs.unr.edu>
University of Nevada, Reno
Health Physics
EH&S/MS 328
Reno, NV 89557
(702) 784-4540(voice)
(702) 784-4553(fax)