View source for 10 CFR 71.33, Package Description

[[name::Package description]]
{{lin|l1=0|txt=The application must include a description of the proposed package in sufficient detail to identify the package accurately and provide a sufficient basis for evaluation of the package. The description must include --}}
{{lin|l1=a|txt=(a) With respect to the packaging --}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=1|txt=(1) Classification as Type B(U), Type B(M), or fissile material packaging;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=2|txt=(2) Gross weight;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=3|txt=(3) Model number;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=4|txt=(4) Identification of the containment system;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|txt=(5) Specific materials of construction, weights, dimensions, and fabrication methods of --}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|l3=i|txt=(i) Receptacles;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|l3=ii|txt=(ii) Materials specifically used as nonfissile neutron absorbers or moderators;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|l3=iii|txt=(iii) Internal and external structures supporting or protecting receptacles;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|l3=iv|txt=(iv) Valves, sampling ports, lifting devices, and tie-down devices; and}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|l3=v|txt=(v) Structural and mechanical means for the transfer and dissipation of heat; and}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=6|txt=(6) Identification and volumes of any receptacles containing coolant.}}
{{lin|l1=b|txt=(b) With respect to the contents of the package --}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=1|txt=(1) Identification and maximum radioactivity of radioactive constituents;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=2|txt=(2) Identification and maximum quantities of fissile constituents;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=3|txt=(3) Chemical and physical form;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=4|txt=(4) Extent of reflection, the amount and identity of nonfissile materials used as neutron absorbers or moderators, and the atomic ratio of moderator to fissile constituents;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=5|txt=(5) Maximum normal operating pressure;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=6|txt=(6) Maximum weight;}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=7|txt=(7) Maximum amount of decay heat; and}}
{{lin|l1=b|l2=8|txt=(8) Identification and volumes of any coolants.}}


==External Links==
[[URL::http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/cfr/part071/part071-0033.html|NRC website 10 CFR 71.33]]

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