Certification of ERDA contractors' packaging with respect to compliance with DOT specification 7A performance requirements. Phase II. Summary report (Supplement No.1)

This document provides the results of additional testing of packagings for Type ''A'' quantities of radioactive materials. These tests were conducted after the issuance of the Phase II Summary Report (June 12, 1975). Nine packagings were tested and, with qualifications in some cases as stated, were shown to meet the performance requirements of DOT Specification 7A (CFR 49 section 178.350). Each data packet in the report consists of a sketch of the container and information on the authorized contents, dimensions, description, specifications, restrictions, and test results. The following specifications are covered: Spec. 12B-65 Fiberboard Box; Spec. 12B-65 Fiberboard Box with Polyfoam Insert; Spec. 21C-115 Fiberboard Drum with Polyfoam Insert; Spec. 7A Compressed Gas Shipping Container (Drum); Spec. 7A Compressed Gas Shipping Container (Box); Spec. 7A Wood Box with Polyfoam Insert; Spec. 7A Wood Box with Lead Shielded Cavity; Spec. 7A 252Cf Benelex-Shielded Cask; and Spec. 7A Steel Drum with Polyfoam Insert