ML20042F211

Ack Receipt of Re Request for Renewal of Certificate of Compliance 9160 for Models 20-VS & 40-VS Packages.Subsection 4.3 Preparation of Package for Transportation & Shipment Encl as Requested

ML20042F211
Person / Time
Site:	07109160
Issue date:	05/03/1990
From:	Baker B AMERSHAM CORP.
To:	Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
References
NUDOCS 9005070400
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i Amweham corpwatu 9636 South Cleartwook Dme c ' Arbngton He4ghts, !!hnos 600054692 J

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Amersham May 3, 1990 i

t Mr. Charles E. MacDonald, Chief Transportation' Branch Division of Safeguards and l

Transportation, NMSS United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.

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REF: SGTB:CJW f

71-9160

Dear Mr. MacDonald,

l Thank you for your letter of February 27,- 1990, coacerning our h

request for renewal of the Certificate of Compliance-No. 9160 for Model Numbers 20-VS and 40-VS packages.

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sub-section 4.3 Preparation of Package for I-Transportation and Shipment, as requested in your letter for 1

inclusion in the Operating Procedures, i

We do understand that the renewed certificate will include a condition precluding. f abrication of new packaging and that is acceptable to Amersham Corporation.

Do not hesitate to call me should you have any questions concerning this additional information I have provided.

I can be reached by phone at (708) 593-6300, extension 379.

M AkA BryancW NBhker, Ph.D.

Manager, Environmental and Safety Regulatory Affairs Attachment c:

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1 4.3 PREPARATION OF PACKAGE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPMENT 1.

Check that the lock holding the source in position, is in the i

closed position by. turning the key to the

right, and

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I depressing the lock.

Remove the key before shipment.

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2.

Check that the safety plug is in position and tightly screwed down.

3.

Check that the shipping cap has been placed on the lock block.

4.

Check that a tamperproof seal has been made on the package.

5.

If the container is to be packaged in a crate or outer packaging, the outer packaging must be strong enough to withstand the normal conditions of transport, as described in 10 CFR 71.71.

The container should be packaged with bloccing in the outer package to prevent movement during transportation.

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Using a survey meter, measure the radiation level at the

surface, and one meter from the surface of the shipping package, to determine the correct shipping labels required by 4 9 CFR 172. 4 03.

If radiation levels exceed 200 mR/ hour at the surface or 10 mR/ hour at o..e meter from the surface, the l

i package must not be shipped.

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Complete two shipping labels with the following information:

Radioisotope l

Total Radioactivity I

Transport Index (The Transport Index (T.I.)

is required on Yellow II and Yellow III labels and is defined as the maximum radiation

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level in mR/ hour, one meter from the surface of the package).

Remove any previous shipping labels and place the two new shipping labels on opposite sides of the package.

Ensure that the package is marked with the proper shipping name (Radioactive

Material, Special

Form, n.o.s.)

and identification number (UN 2974).

If the container is packaged in an outer container, the letter should be marked "INSIDE PACKAGE COMPLIES WITH PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATIONS - TYPE B(U)

USA /9160/B/(U).

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Since depleted uranium is used as shielding in the container, a notice must be on the package or included with it, giving i

the name of the consigner or consignee and stating that: "This package conforms to the conditions and limitations specified in 49 CFR 173.424 for excepted radioactive waterial, articles manufactured from depleted uranium, UN2909."

9.

Prior to shipment of an empty container, ensure that there is i

no radioactive source in the container.

If the radiation level at the surface of the container is less than 0.5 mR/hr, and there is no measurable radiation at one meter from the surface of the container, no label is required.

If the radiation level at the surface of the container exceeds 0.5 mR/hr, then the container should be labelled with Yellow II labels.

Mark the outside of the package with the proper shipping name (Radioactive material, articles manufactured from depleted uranium, UN2909) and the following statement:

" Exempt from specification packaging, shipping paper and certification, marking and labeling and exempt from the

i requirements of Part 175 per 49 CFR 173.421-1 and 49 CFR 173.424."

i In addition a notice must be included in or on the package giving the name of the consigner or consignee and the following statement:

"This package conforms to the conditions and limitations specified in 49 CFR 173.424 for excepted radioactive materials, articles manufactured from depleted

uranium, UN2909."

Note:

The U.S. Department of Transportation requires each shipper of Type B

quantities of radioactive material to provide the consignee with prior notification of the date of shipment and expected arrival.

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