AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3
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11 DECEMBER 2001
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The total activity per package is not over the applicable limit listed in table A11.7.
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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).
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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).
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The nonfixed (removable) radioactive surface contamination on the external surface of the package is not
over the limits specified in A3.3.7.11.
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Except as provided in A11.16, the package does not contain more than 15 grams of uranium235.
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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
A1
10-2
A2
A1
A2
10-3
A1
10-3
A2
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
A2
10-1
A2
37 TBq (1000 Ci)
3.7 TBq (100 Ci)
0.037 TBq (1 Ci)
10-4
A2
Gases
Tritium (Note 2)
Special Form
Normal Forms
2 x 10-2
A2
10-3
A1
10-3
A2
2 x 10-1
A2
10-2
A1
10-2
A2
2 x 10-2
A2
10-3
A1
10-3
A2
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:
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Each package meets the requirements of A3.3.7.1.
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The outer surface of the uranium or thorium is enclosed in an inactive sheath made of metal or other
durable protective material.
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The conditions specified in A11.11 are met.
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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:
