SHIPMENT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

["Fleming, Kenneth" <knflemin@bechtel.com>]

I need to ship a soil sample, which has been radioassayed, back to its
origin.  The average activity of the package has not been determined, but it
looks as though it will exceed the 1890 pCi/g definition for being
radioactive.  (If the concentration does not exceed the limit, a "strong,
tight container" is required and no other notifications.  If the average
concentration exceeds the limit, but can be shipped as Excepted Packaging,
Limited Quantities under 173.421; does the package need Dangerous Goods
Labelling on the exterior of the package? 


Kenny Fleming CHP CSP
FUSRAP Radiological Control Supervisor
knflemin@bechtel.com
(423) 220-2306
(423) 220-2464 FAX

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