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Description / Abstract:
Scope and Field of Application
This Standard specifies methods for demonstrating that Type B
packages designed for transport of normal form radioactive material
comply with the containment requirements of Title 10 of the Code of
Federal Regulations Part 71 (10 CFR Part 71).
This Standard describes
Package release limits
Methods for relating package release limits to allowable and
reference leakage rates
Minimum requirements for leakage rate test procedures.
This Standard provides requirements for the following leakage
rate tests
- Design
- Fabrication
- Maintenance
- Periodic
- Pre-shipment.
This Standard also contains non-mandatory appendices on leakage
rate test methods, determination of reference leakage rates, and
determinations of activity in the medium.