2-6 June 2014 Panama City, Panama Regional Workshop for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material in the Caribbean Module 3.2 Package Marking, Labelling and Transport Documentation 2-6 June 2014 Panama City, Panama xxx Head of the Transport Section Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) Germany

Overview Package communication Marking of packages Labeling of packages Placarding of vehicles Transport document Summary

Package Communication The Regulations establish requirements ensuring that the hazards posed by a consignment are clearly communicated to all parties concerned to facilitate: complete radiation protection at all phases correct emergency response for accidents

Package Communication Communication is accomplished by: Marking packages labeling packages placarding freight containers, tanks, road and rail vehicles transport documents Certificates and notifications for packages subject to competent authority approval UN 2910

General Requirements for Application of Package Markings Durable Legible Visible Contrasting background Recommended size: 12.5 mm for light weight packages (i.e., up to a few hundred kg) 65 mm for large packages

General Marking Requirements for all Radioactive Material Packages Identification of Consignee / Consignor or both Proper shipping name (not for excepted packages) UN Number Gross mass (if >50 kg) Package Type (not for excepted packages) To: Ilah Wannit Radioactive Material, Type A Package UN 2915 55 kg Type IP-1 Paras. 531-537

Marking Requirements for Excepted Packages Identification of Consignee / Consignor or both UN Number Gross mass (if >50 kg) To: Ilah Wannit UN 2911 55 kg RADIOACTIVE In addition for excepted packages with limited quantity of material – UN 2910: Marking with „RADIOACTIVE“ inside [Para. 424 (b)]

Other Communication Requirements for Transport of Excepted Packages No package labels required No conveyance placarding required The Transport Document must only refer to the applicable UN number (UN 2908, UN 2909, UN 2910, UN 2911) and shall include the identification of the consignor and consignee with names and addresses and, if applicable, of the special form certificate Paras. 515(a), 546(a) and (k)

Overview of Specific Additional Marking of Packages Industrial Packages Type A Packages Type B Packages Type of Package: - Type IP-1 - Type IP-2 - Type IP-3 VRI Code for Name of Manufacturer or other identification for Type IP-2 and IP-3 Type of Package - Type A VRI Code Name of Manufacturer or other identification Type of Package: - Type B(U) - Type B(M) - Type C Trefoil Symbol Serial Number Competent authority identification mark (approval certificate) Paras. 534-536

Communication Requirements for Transport of unpackaged LSA Material and SCO SSR-6 allows certain shipments of LSA-I and SCO-I unpackaged (Para. 520) No markings required but it is recommended, if receptacles/ wrappings are used, that they are marked “RADIOACTIVE LSA-I” or “RADIOACTIVE SCO-I” (Para. 537) No categorization or labeling

Communication Requirements for Transport of unpackaged LSA Material and SCO Freight container and tank Placards required on freight container or tank or on vehicle by two options: UN2912 UN2912 UN2912 Other unpackaged configurations 2912 UN2912 UN2912 Paras 543, 544, 572

Labeling Consignor responsibility Types of Labels Labeling applies to: Selecting label Entering data on labels Applying labels Types of Labels Radiation category labels Fissile material labels Labeling applies to: Packages Overpacks Freight containers FISSILE 7 SAFETY INDEX CRITICALITY Minimum dimensions = 100mm x 100mm Paras. 538, 545

Categorization of Packages and Overpacks of Radioactive Material Packages and overpacks shall be assigned to one of three categories: I-WHITE II-YELLOW, or III-YELLOW Para. 529

Determining the Appropriate Category There are three factors in determining category: Surface radiation level Transport Index (TI) Special arrangement shipments Para. 529

Transport Index is the Key to Control over Radiation Exposure in Transport The Transport Index (TI) is a single number assigned to a package, overpack, tank, or freight container used to provide control over radiation exposure II-Yellow and III-Yellow Labels

Determining Transport Index (TI) Determination of TI 1. Maximum radiation level in mSv/h at 1m (RL1m) 2. Multiply value determined by 100 3. Resulting number is the TI Round up to the nearest first decimal TI <0.05 may be considered zero (0) RL1m (mSv/hr) x 100 = TI Para. 523

Categories of Packages and Overpacks SSR-6, Table 8 TABLE 8. CATEGORIES OF PACKAGES AND OVERPACKS Conditions Transport Index Maximum radiation level at Category any point on external surface 0a Not more than 0.005 mSv/h I-WHITE More than 0 but not more than 1a More than 0.005 mSv/h but II-YELLOW not more than 0.5 mSv/h More than 1 but not more than 10 More than 0.5 mSv/h but III-YELLOW not more than 2 mSv/h More than 10 More than 2 mSv/h but III-YELLOWb not more than 10 mSv/h a If the measured TI is not greater than 0.05, the value quoted my be zero in accordance with para. 523(c). b Shall also be transported under exclusive use. II-YELLOW and III-YELLOW shall not be carried in compartments occupied by passengers (IAEA SSR-6 para 563)

Transport Index is the Key to Control over Radiation Exposure in Transport TI is used to establish: Content limits on packages, overpacks, tanks, or freight containers Necessity of exclusive use shipment Segregation requirements during storage or transit Mixing restrictions during transport or storage under special arrangements Limiting number of packages in freight container or conveyance Paras. 526, 562, 563, 566-569

TI Multiplication for Large Loads Tanks, Freight Containers and unpackaged LSA-I Material and SCO-1 Derived TI value multiplied by applicable factor of 1, 2, 3 or 10 based on size of load per Table 7 Para. 523 (b)

TI for Overpacks, Freight Containers and Conveyances Rigid overpack, freight container or conveyance containing packages, either: Sum the derived TIs to obtain total TI, or Derive the total TI from direct measurement of radiation level of overpack, freight container or conveyance Non-rigid overpack containing packages: Sum the derived TIs to obtain total TI Para. 524

Entering Data on the Label Contents Except LSA-I, names of radionuclide(s) (use symbols from Table 2) List most restrictive nuclides as space permits Appropriate LSA or SCO group (e.g., LSA-II, SCO-I, etc.) For overpacks and freight containers containing mixed loads of packages containing different radionuclides, use the text “See Transport Document” Cs-137, Sr-90 Para. 540(a)

….Entering data on the label Activity of radioactive contents – Packages Maximum activity during transport (units of Bq with appropriate SI prefix) If fissile material, mass of fissile material in grams (or multiples thereof) may be used in place of activity Activity of radioactive contents – Overpack and Freight Container Total activity of all packages Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq Para. 540(b), Annex II

….Entering data on the label Transport Index Applicable to II-YELLOW and III-YELLOW Rounded to nearest first decimal Remember, TI <0.05 may be considered to be 0 Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq e.g., Radiation level at 1 m = 0.0063 mSv/h then, 0.0063 x 100 = 0.63 … TI = 0.7 0.7 Para. 540 (d)

Applying Labels Label configuration on packages shall be: affixed on two opposite sides of the outside of a: package overpack affixed on all four sides of a: freight container tank Labels shall not cover the markings To: Ilah Wannit Radioactive Material, Type A Package UN 2915 55 kg Type A A / Austrian Container Co. Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq 0.7 Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq 0.7 Para. 539

Fissile Material Label Applicability packages overpacks freight containers If they contain Fissile material other than fissile excepted Data entries CSI as indicated in competent authority approved: package design special arrangement CSI aggregate total for overpacks and freight containers Affixing Adjacent to all radioactive category labels FISSILE 7 CRITICALITY SAFETY INDEX The Criticality Safety Index (CSI) is a new term defined (§ 218) for the first time in TS-R-1 1996. The 1973 edition of the Regulations used a “transport index” for radiological control and control of criticality safety of packages with fissile material by establishing an allowable number of packages in a consignment. The 1985 edition of the Regulations defined a “transport index” which with one number accommodated both radiological safety and criticality safety considerations as the controlling quantity. as the operational controls needed for radiological protection and for criticality safety are essentially independent, the 1996 edition of the Regulations has separated the CSI from TI which is now defined (§243) only for radiological protection control. This separation into 2 indices enables a clear recognition of the basis for operational control of a fissile package and eliminates potential unnecessary restrictions caused by the use of a single indice. However, care must be taken to not to confuse the new TI with the old TI used in the 1985 edition of the regulations., It must be ensured that labelling (§ 544) and criticality control for packages, overpacks and freight containers containing fissile material is based solely on the CSI value displayed on the label (§ 544 and § 545). The accumulation of packages containing fissile material must be controlled in individual consignments (§ 529,530); in conveyances, freight containers and overpacks (§ 566(d) and § 567) and in in-transit storage. ( § 568 &Table X).For non-fissile packages freight containers and conveyances, accumulation of TI is described in § 566, §567 and Table IX. 100mm x 100mm minimum Paras. 541, 542

Other Labeling Requirements Other Dangerous Goods Additional labels as required for other dangerous goods properties of the contents Non-applicable Labels All labels not relating to the package content must be removed Paras. 507, 538

Radioactive material placards apply to: Placarding Radioactive material placards apply to: Large freight containers Tanks Rail and road vehicles carrying packages, overpacks or freight containers (other than excepted packages) Rail and road vehicles carrying consignments under exclusive use Unpackaged LSA Material or SCO consignments in or on a vehicle Paras. 543, 544, 571, 572

Configuration of Radioactive Material Placards Enlarged Labels OR Para. 543

UN Number Display Placard ★★★★ Paras. 543, 544

When and How to Placard Class 7 Placard only Road and rail vehicles carrying Class 7 labelled packages, overpacks or freight containers Road and rail vehicles carrying consignments under exclusive use Large freight containers carrying packages (other than excepted packages) Tanks Paras. 543, 571

UN 3321 When and How to Placard Class 7 Placard and UN Number Consignment in or on a vehicle, freight container, or tank is unpackaged LSA material or SCO Exclusive use consignment in or on a vehicle or in a freight container carrying packages all with a single UN number UN 2912 OR UN 3321 Paras. 544, 572

Use of Enlarged Labels in Place of Placards Authorized for: Large freight containers carrying packages (other than excepted packages) Tanks Used instead of labels and placards 10 mm MINIMUM 5 mm MINIMUM DIMENSION 250 mm Para. 543

Where to Place the Placards Placement for road and rail vehicles Rail vehicle: 2 external lateral walls Road vehicle: 2 external lateral walls and external rear wall In the case of vehicles without sides: affix directly on cargo carrying unit (must be readily visible) In the case of vehicles carrying physically large tanks or freight containers Placard on tank or freight container sufficient Paras. 543, 571

Where to Place the Placards Placement for freight containers & tanks Large freight containers carrying packages (other than excepted packages) each side and each end wall Tanks Subsidiary placard When used, it shall be affixed immediately adjacent to the main placard Cs-137, Sr-90 65 MBq 0.7 2915 Paras. 543, 544, 571, 572

Responsibility for Marking, Labeling and Placarding Compliance with the requirements for marking, labeling and placarding is the responsibility of the CONSIGNOR

Transport Document Describes particulars of the consignment Consignor is responsible Requires specific information in a specified order format Concludes with the Consignor’s Declaration

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment, in the following order: UN number (Table 1.) Proper shipping name (Table 1.) “7” (UN Class number) Subsidiary hazard class, if applicable Name or symbol of each radionuclide for mixtures, a general description or a list of the most restrictive nuclides Para. 546(a)-(e)

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): Description of the physical and chemical form of the material not required if special form radioactive material or low dispersible radioactive material and so noted Maximum activity per package of the radioactive contents during transport expressed in units of Bq with appropriate prefix for fissile material, mass of fissile material in units of grams (g) optional in place of activity Para. 546(f)-(g)

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): Category of the package (i.e., I-WHITE, etc.) Transport index (applicable to II- and III-YELLOW only) Criticality safety index and other information in case of fissile material Identification mark of applicable competent authority approval certificate special form radioactive material LDRM special arrangement package design shipment ¶ 546(h)-()

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For consignments of two or more packages in overpacks or freight containers: Detailed statement of contents of each package contained Detailed statement of each overpack or freight container, where appropriate Para. 546(l)

Information and Configuration of the Transport Document For each consignment (continued): “EXCLUSIVE USE SHIPMENT” when a consignment is required to be shipped as such Total activity of the consignment as a multiple of A2 applicable for LSA-II, LSA-III, SCO-I and SCO-II Para. 546(m)-(n)

Consignor’s Declaration is a Vital Component of the Transport Document Made on the same transport document containing particulars of consignment Signed and dated by consignor Termed as follows: “I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the proper shipping name and are classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport in accordance with the applicable international and national governmental regulations.” Paras. 547 - 553

Information for Carriers Required in the Transport Document Statement regarding actions, if any, required to be taken by the carrier (written in languages deemed necessary by the carrier or the authorities concerned) : Supplementary requirements for loading, stowage, carriage, handling and unloading Special stowage provisions for the safe dissipation of heat or statement that no such requirements apply Restriction on the mode of transport Necessary routing instructions Emergency arrangements Para. 554

Summary In addition to the safety provided by the package design itself all packages of radioactive material are subject to a regime of control and communication This regime consists mainly of appropriate marking and labeling of packages together with the transport document The application of and compliance with all these applicable requirements on marking, labeling and transport documentation is part of the preparation of the package for transport and rest with the responsibility of the consignor 44

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