Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.20.1906 Procedures for receiving and opening packages

(1) The package when the carrier offers it for delivery;  or

(2) Notification of the arrival of the package at the carrier's terminal and to take possession of the package expeditiously.

(1) Monitor the external surfaces of a labeled [FN3a] package for radioactive contamination unless the package contains only radioactive material in the form of a gas or in special form as defined in 10 CFR 71.4;

^3a Labeled with a Radioactive White I, Yellow II, or Yellow III label as specified in U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, 49 CFR 172.403 and 172.436–440.

(2) Monitor the external surfaces of a labeled [FN3a] package for radiation levels unless the package contains quantities of radioactive material that are less than or equal to the Type A quantity, as defined in § 71.4 and appendix A to part 71 of this chapter;  and

^3a Labeled with a Radioactive White I, Yellow II, or Yellow III label as specified in U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, 49 CFR 172.403 and 172.436–440.

(3) Monitor all packages known to contain radioactive material for radioactive contamination and radiation levels if there is evidence of degradation of package integrity, such as packages that are crushed, wet, or damaged.

(1) Removable radioactive surface contamination exceeds the limits of § 71.87(i) of this chapter;  or

(2) External radiation levels exceed the limits of § 71.47 of this chapter.

(1) Establish, maintain, and retain written procedures for safely opening packages in which radioactive material is received;  and

(2) Ensure that the procedures are followed and that due consideration is given to special instructions for the type of package being opened.