Interpretation Response #04-0047 ([Northrop Grumman Electronic] [Mr. Steven McKew])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Northrop Grumman Electronic
Individual Name: Mr. Steven McKew
Location State: NM Country: US
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Response text:
Mar 30, 2004
Mr. Steven McKew Reference No. 04-0047
Manger, Compliance Engineering
Northrop Grumman Electronic
P. 0. Box 746, Mail Stop 1401
Baltimore, NM 21203
Dear Mr. McKew:
This is in response to your letter dated February 25, 2004, concerning the requirements for measuring levels of radioactive contamination on the external surfaces of packages of radioactive material offered for transportation under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-181).
Section 173.443(a) requires the level of non-fixed (removable) radioactive contamination on the external surfaces of a package offered for transportation to be kept as low as reasonably achievable. The HMR prohibit the non-fixed radiation contamination to exceed the limits set forth in Table 11 and authorize the use of a wipe survey or other assessment method to check for non-fixed radioactive contamination. The use of wipes is a suggested technique; however, there is no specification for the type of instrument to be used to measure the amount of activity on the wipe. The regulations permit other methods to be used to assure that contamination is within acceptable limits. The HMR provide shippers considerable flexibility to determine the most appropriate method among recognized procedures to achieve the performance standard.
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Regulations Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.443
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.443 | Contamination control |