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49 C.F.R. §§ 173.421–173.425

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§173.421. Excepted packages for limited quantities of Class 7 (radioactive) materials.

49 C.F.R. § 173.421

A Class 7 (radioactive) material with an activity per package which does not exceed the limited quantity package limits specified in Table 4 in § 173.425, and its packaging, are excepted from requirements in this subchapter for specification packaging, marking (except for the UN identification number marking requirement described in § 173.422(a)), labeling, and if not a hazardous substance or hazardous waste, shipping papers, and the requirements of this subpart if:
(a)
Each package meets the general design requirements of § 173.410;
(b)
The radiation level at any point on the external surface of the package does not exceed 0.005 mSv/h (0.5 mrem/h);
(c)
The non-fixed contamination on the external surface of the package does not exceed the limits specified in § 173.443(a);
(d)
The outside of the inner packaging or, if there is no inner packaging, the outside of the packaging itself bears the marking “Radioactive;”
(e)
The package does not contain fissile material unless excepted by § 173.453; and
(f)
The material is otherwise prepared for shipment as specified in accordance with § 173.422.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[79 FR 40613, July 11, 2014]

Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.

Amendments

[79 FR 40613, July 11, 2014]

§173.422. Additional requirements for excepted packages containing Class 7 (radioactive) materials.

49 C.F.R. § 173.422

An excepted package of Class 7 (radioactive) material that is prepared for shipment under the provisions of § 173.421, § 173.424, § 173.426, or § 173.428, or a small quantity of another hazard class transported by highway or rail (as defined in § 173.4) which also meets the requirements of one of these sections, is not subject to any additional requirements of this subchapter, except for the following:
(a)
The outside of each package must be marked with:
(1)
The UN identification number for the material preceded by the letters UN, as shown in column (4) of the Hazardous Materials Table in § 172.101 of this subchapter; and
(2)
The letters “RQ” on a non-bulk packaging containing a hazardous substance.
(b)
Sections 171.15 and 171.16 of this subchapter, pertaining to the reporting of incidents;
(c)
Sections 174.750, 175.705, and 176.710 of this subchapter (depending on the mode of transportation), pertaining to the reporting of decontamination;
(d)
The training requirements of subpart H of part 172 of this subchapter;
(e)
For a material that meets the definition of a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste, the shipping paper requirements of subpart C of part 172 of this subchapter, except that such shipments are not subject to shipping paper requirements applicable to Class 7 (radioactive) materials in §§ 172.202(a)(5), 172.202(a)(6), 172.203(d) and 172.204(c)(4); and
(f)
For transportation by vessel—
(1)
The following information must be shown on a special transport document such as a bill of lading, air waybill, or other similar document:
(i)
The UN identification number for the material preceded by the letters “UN”, as shown in column (4) of the Hazardous Materials Table in § 172.101 of this subchapter; and
(ii)
The name and address of the consignor and the consignee.
(2)
The certificate requirements in § 176.27 must be met.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[69 FR 3675, Jan. 26, 2004, as amended at 79 FR 40613, July 11, 2014; 80 FR 72928, Nov. 23, 2015; 85 FR 27897, May 11, 2020]

Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.

Amendments

[69 FR 3675, Jan. 26, 2004, as amended at 79 FR 40613, July 11, 2014; 80 FR 72928, Nov. 23, 2015; 85 FR 27897, May 11, 2020]

§173.423. Requirements for multiple hazard limited quantity Class 7 (radioactive) materials.

49 C.F.R. § 173.423

(a)
Except as provided in § 173.4, when a limited quantity radioactive material meets the definition of another hazard class or division, it must be—
(1)
Classed for the additional hazard;
(2)
Packaged to conform with the requirements specified in § 173.421(a) through (e) or § 173.424(a) through (g), as appropriate; and
(3)
Offered for transportation in accordance with the requirements applicable to the hazard for which it is classed.
(b)
A limited quantity Class 7 (radioactive) material which is classed other than Class 7 in accordance with this subchapter is excepted from the requirements of §§ 173.422(a), 172.203(d), and 172.204(c)(4) of this subchapter if the entry “Limited quantity radioactive material” appears on the shipping paper in association with the basic description.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, as amended at 80 FR 72928, Nov. 23, 2015]

Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.

Amendments

[Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, as amended at 80 FR 72928, Nov. 23, 2015]

§173.424. Excepted packages for radioactive instruments and articles.

49 C.F.R. § 173.424

A radioactive instrument or article and its packaging are excepted from requirements in this subchapter for specification packaging, labeling, marking (except for the UN identification number marking requirement described in § 173.422(a)), and if not a hazardous substance or hazardous waste, shipping papers and the requirements of this subpart if:
(a)
Each package meets the general design requirements of § 173.410;
(b)
The activity of the instrument or article does not exceed the relevant limit listed in Table 4 in § 173.425;
(c)
The total activity per package does not exceed the relevant limit listed in Table 4 in § 173.425;
(d)
The radiation level at 10 cm (4 in) from any point on the external surface of any unpackaged instrument or article does not exceed 0.1 mSv/hour (10 mrem/hour);
(e)
The active material is completely enclosed by non-active components (a device performing the sole function of containing radioactive material shall not be considered to be an instrument or manufactured article);
(f)
The radiation level at any point on the external surface of a package bearing the article or instrument does not exceed 0.005 mSv/hour (0.5 mrem/hour), or, for exclusive use domestic shipments, 0.02 mSv/hour (2 mrem/hour);
(g)
The nonfixed (removable) radioactive surface contamination on the external surface of the package does not exceed the limits specified in § 173.443(a);
(h)
Except as provided in § 173.426, the package does not contain more than 15 g of uranium-235; and
(i)
The package is otherwise prepared for shipment as specified in § 173.422.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[69 FR 3675, Jan. 26, 2004]

Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.

Amendments

[69 FR 3675, Jan. 26, 2004]

§173.425. Table of activity limits—excepted quantities and articles.

49 C.F.R. § 173.425

The limits applicable to instruments, articles, and limited quantities subject to exceptions under §§ 173.421 and 173.424 are set forth in table 4 as follows:
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, as amended by Amdt. 173-244, 61 FR 20751, May 8, 1996; 63 FR 52849, Oct. 1, 1998; 65 FR 58630, Sept. 29, 2000; 66 FR 45383, Aug. 28, 2001; 69 FR 3676, Jan. 26, 2004]

Source

Source: Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.

Amendments

[Amdt. 173-244, 60 FR 50307, Sept. 28, 1995, as amended by Amdt. 173-244, 61 FR 20751, May 8, 1996; 63 FR 52849, Oct. 1, 1998; 65 FR 58630, Sept. 29, 2000; 66 FR 45383, Aug. 28, 2001; 69 FR 3676, Jan. 26, 2004]