Type B Package Radioactive Material Contents Compliance

Implementation of packaging and transportation requirements can be subdivided into three categories; contents compliance, packaging closure, and transportation or logistical compliance. This paper addresses the area of contents compliance within the context of regulations, DOE Orders, and appropriate standards. Common practices and current pitfalls are also discussed. I. BACKGROUND The failure to adequately characterize the contents of shipments and adequately prepare packages for shipment has resulted in unwanted contamination of receiving facilities with consequent adverse and sensational reporting by news media, References 1 - 4. This paper reviews the contents compliance issues associated with packaging and transportation of radioactive materials.