Re: Shipping radioactive material

[LIPTONW@detroitedison.com]

You stated: 
 
 
Just for clarification: 
 
--From a practical standpoint, DOT only regulates transportation  
related to interstate commerce (I'm sure someone can dig out the  
proper phrasing).  So if you're taking your fiestaware down the  
street, DOT has no jurisdiction and won't worry about it. 
 
However! most states have incorporated DOT regulations verbatim or by  
reference (this all happened several years ago when the CDL  
[Commercial Driver's License] mandate came down).  For example: The  
Texas Department of Public Safety (state police) have adopted 49CFR.   
What they choose to inspect/enforce is up to them. 
 
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Wesley M. Dunn, CHP                        512-834-6688 
Deputy Director, Licensing                 512-834-6690 (fax) 
(Texas) Bureau of Radiation Control        wdunn@brc1.tdh.state.tx.us 
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It should be noted that DOT regulations now apply to (49CFR171.1(a)(1):  "The 
offering of hazardous materials for transportation and transportation of 
hazardous materials in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce ..."  
(There are some exceptions until October 1, 1998).  
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
It's not about dose, it's about trust. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@detroitedison.com