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DOE-HDBK-1129-99
Attachment 1 to DOE Order 460.2, "Departmental Materials Transportation and Packaging
Management," requires that contractors shall comply with the HMR for on site materials transfers
or comply with an approved site- or facility specific Transportation Safety Document that describes
the methodology and compliance process to meet equivalent safety for any deviation from the
Hazardous Materials Regulations.
7.3 Package Loading and Preparation for Shipment
7.3.1 Disassembly and Inspection of the Package
DOE Order 460.2 requires that DOE contractors inspect incoming hazardous materials shipments
for damage or loss and evidence of leakage. Radioactive material shipments shall be inspected
for external surface contamination and dose rate.
Preliminary determinations prior to first use of any packaging are required by 10 CFR 71.85. The
determinations are as follows:
Ascertain that there are no cracks, pinholes, uncontrolled voids, or other defects that could
significantly reduce the effectiveness of the packaging.
Where the maximum normal operating pressure will exceed 35 kPa (5 lb/in2) gauge, the
package user shall test the containment system at an internal pressure at least 50 percent
higher than the maximum normal operating pressure to verify the capability of that system to
maintain its structural integrity at that pressure.
Prior to the first use of any radioactive materials packaging, 49 CFR 173.474 requires the offerer to
determine the following:
The packaging meets the quality of design and construction requirements as specified in
49 CFR Subpart I.
The effectiveness of the shielding, containment, and, when required, the heat transfer
characteristics of the package, are within the limits specified for the package design.
7.3.2 Package Loading and Assembly Operations
Sections 10 CFR 71.87 and 49 CFR 173.475 require routine determinations during the loading of a
radioactive materials package. Before each shipment of any Class 7 (radioactive) material, the
offerer must ensure, by examination or appropriate tests, the following:
The packaging is proper for the contents to be shipped.
The packaging is in unimpaired physical condition, except for superficial marks.
Each closure device of the packaging, including any required gasket, is properly installed,
secured, and free of defects.
Each special instruction for filling, closing, and preparation of the packaging for shipment has
been followed.
Each closure, valve, or other opening of the containment system through which radioactive
material might escape is properly closed and sealed.
The internal pressure of the containment system will not exceed the design pressure during
transportation.
External radiation and contamination levels are within the allowable limits specified in
49 CFR 173 Subpart I.
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