• DO NOT remove, cover or deface any of the original
(1) Verify return source is
(2) Package return source,
Return source shipped as
labels attached to the shipping package unless
free of removable
including Return Packing List,
Type A Quantity, UN 2915 in
UN 2915
instructed below.
contamination (leak test
(F‐108) inside the original
accordance with applicable
• Apply the following Labels, (supplied), to the package:
performed within last 6
cardboard shipping box using
sections and paragraphs of
original packing materials
months is adequate)
Title 49 and guidance
o Yellow II Labels completed in Step (7) placed over
provided
the original Yellow II Labels on the package.
o Cargo Aircraft Only Labels on same side as the
(4) Perform radiation survey
(3) Seal shipping box with
Yellow II Labels
on‐contact with package;
packing tape; use tamper
(7) Complete Yellow II Labels.
o Radioactive Material Type A Package UN 2915
determine maximum on‐
indicating tape or apply
Record radionuclide(s) and
sticker (same side as one of the Yellow II labels if
contact radiation level
tamper indicating label
Total activity in the Contents
not on original)
and Activity lines.
o Return Authorization (F‐115)
Record the T.I. from Step (6) in
• Remove UN 2910 sticker if on original package.
the Transport Index Block.
• Remove original address and FedEx shipping labels
• Complete Block 1 of the FedEx Airbill
• Complete Block 6 of the FedEx Airbill, by checking
(5) Determine the
(6) Determine the T.I. (unit‐
Yes
as per attached Shipper’s Declaration.
Maximum
radionuclide(s) and
less number equal to the
• Complete a Dangerous Goods (DG) form, the following
on‐contact
YES
current activity(ies) in
max. dose rate in mr/hr
radiation
information must be included on the form:
units of MBq contained
at 1 m from package
level ≥ 0.5
o Proper shipping name = Radioactive material, Type
in the package
surface) Must be ≤ 1.0
mr/hr?
A package
to label Yellow II
o UN Number = 2915, Class = Class 7
o Radionuclide(s) and total activity from Step (5)
o Transport Index as T.I. = (value from Step (6))
• Remove or cover any of the original labels
o Type of package = DOT Type 7A
attached to the shipping package.
NO
o Label = Yellow II
• Apply the following stickers, as supplied, to the
o Package Description = fiberboard box
package:
o Dimensions – vary, refer to original DG Form.
o Radioactive Material Accepted Package UN
o Shipper’s 24 hr Emergency Phone Number –IS NOT
Return source shipped as
UN 2910
2910.
provided by RadQual or International Isotopes.
Limited Quantity, UN 2910 in
o Package conforms to §173.421 (F‐114)
• Place 3 copies of the DG form, Guide 162, and the
accordance with §173.421
and guidance provided:
o Return Authorization (F‐115)
Airbill in FedEx Pouch provided.
• Complete Block 1 of the FedEx Airbill
NOTES
• Complete Block 6 of the FedEx Airbill, by checking
‐ Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods forms
Yes
available on the web links provided on Form F‐109.
Shipper’s Declaration not required.
NOTES
‐ Form must be TYPED with RED DASHED border.
‐ Shipper responsible for all shipping costs, unless
‐ Shipper responsible for all shipping costs, unless other
other arrangements have been made.
arrangements have been made.
Radioactive Material Shipment
‐ Shipper may select a carrier other than FedEx
‐ Shipper may select a carrier other than FedEx
Packaging and Documentation
‐ Package prepared by qualified and trained
‐ Package prepared and DG Form completed and signed
Flow Chart
shipper.
by qualified and trained shipper.
‐ Refer to Title 49 §§172.101, 172.204, 172.403,
172.704, 173.403, 173.433. Other requirements apply.