AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3 289 11 DECEMBER 2001 - The total activity per package is not over the applicable limit listed in table A11.7. - The  radiation  level  at  10  cm  (4  inches)  from  any  point  on  the  external  surface  of  any  unpackaged instrument or article is not over 0.1 mSv/h (10 mrem/h). - The radiation level at any point on the external surface of a package bearing the article or instrument is not over 0.005 mSv/h (0.5 mrem/h); or, for exclusive use domestic shipments, 0.02 mSv/h (2 mrem/h). - The nonfixed (removable) radioactive surface contamination on the external surface of the package is not over the limits specified in A3.3.7.11. - Except as provided in A11.16, the package does not contain more than 15 grams of uranium²³⁵. - The instrument or article is otherwise prepared for shipment as specified in A11.12. A11.15.    Table  of  Activity  Limits-Excepted  Quantities  and  Articles.    The  limits  that  apply  to  instruments, articles, and limited quantities subject to exceptions under A11.12 and A11.14 are shown in table A11.7. Table A11.7.  Activity Limits for Limited Quantities Instruments and Articles. Instruments and Articles (note 1) Nature of Contents Limits for each instrument and article Package Limits Materials Package Limits Solids   Special Form   Normal Form 10^{-2 A}1 10^{-2 A}2 ^A1 ^A2 10^{-3 A}1 10^{-3 A}2 Liquids   Tritiated Water:     <0.0037 TBq/liter (0.1 Ci/L)      0.0037 TBq to 0.037 TBq/L         (0.1 Ci to 1.0 Ci/L)      >0.037 TBq/L (1.0 Ci/L)   Other Liquids 10^{-3 A}2 10^{-1 A}2 37 TBq (1000 Ci) 3.7 TBq (100 Ci) 0.037 TBq (1 Ci) 10^{-4 A}2 Gases   Tritium (Note 2)   Special Form   Normal Forms       2 x 10^{-2 A}2 10^{-3 A}1 10^{-3 A}2    2 x 10^{-1 A}2 10^{-2 A}1 10^{-2 A}2       2 x 10^{-2 A}2 10^{-3 A}1 10^{-3 A}2 NOTES: 1.  For mixture of radionuclides see 49 CFR 173.433(b). 2.  These values also apply to tritium in activated luminous paint and trtium absorbed on solid carriers. A11.16.  Excepted Articles Containing Natural Uranium or Thorium. Manufactured articles, in which the sole radioactive material content is natural or unirradiated depleted uranium or natural  thorium,  are  excepted  from  the specification packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping paper certification requirements if: - Each package meets the requirements of A3.3.7.1. - The  outer  surface  of  the  uranium  or  thorium  is  enclosed  in  an  inactive  sheath  made  of  metal  or  other durable protective material. - The conditions specified in A11.11 are met. - The article is otherwise prepared for shipment as specified in A11.12. A11.17.    Transport  Requirements  for  Low  Specific  Activity  (LSA)  Radioactive  Materials  and  Surface Contaminated Objects (SCO). In addition to other applicable requirements, prepare LSA materials and SCO as follows: