This program is available to DOE sites and DOE contractors. Type A quantities of radioactive material. This document furnishes knowledge and methods for determining how to demonstrate compliance with DOT packaging testing requirements for Type A and Industrial Packaging. The majority of the test and documentation costs are paid by EM-05. This minimizes sponsor costs for testing activities.
Sponsors can direct their funding into package design and development activities.
Testing and evaluation activities are conducted by knowledgeable packaging professionals. Test equipment and facilities specifically designed to meet the regulatory tests are utilized. DOT-required documentation is provided to the test sponsors and to the DOE shipping community through DOE's Test and Evaluation Document. Pay for disposal or return of tested packagings and associated materials. Some DOE sites and their contractors choose not to utilize DOE's test program.