Re: Low level contamination in RAM shipment

[Wes Van Pelt <VanPeltW@idt.net>]

LIPTONW@detroitedison.com wrote:
> 
> The removable contamination limit for a package in transit is 2200 dpm/100 cm2
> for beta-gamma radionuclides.  Thus, 300 dpm/100 cm2 is not a violation,
> although I would notify the shipper.  There are no limits on internal
> 

Bill,

Just a fine "legal" point.

You imply that receiving an outer package contamination greater than
2200 dpm/100 cm2 is a VIOLATION. It is not. It can become a violation if
you do not do the required immediate notifications.

(I, also, would notify the shipper.)

Best Regards,
Wes
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