* Verify whether swiping the surface would render the item unsuitable for its intended purpose or investigation. (This fact shall be included with the shipping documents.)

* Ensure that swipes are taken to determine the level of contamination. If the item is not to be swiped, the item shall be assumed to be contaminated.

* Ensure that the item is properly packaged for shipment, storage, or transfer.

* Ensure that the item is enclosed in a sealed, impermeable bag or container to prevent the release of beryllium dust during handling and transportation.

* Ensure that the bag or container shall be labeled using the label shown in Figure 3 or 4 (as appropriate), as required by Section 3.5.8.

Shipment

* Inform the recipient, in writing, of the level of beryllium contamination or that the item has an uncharacterized level of contamination.

* Obtain, from the recipient, a written statement acknowledging the uncharacterized level of contamination and accepting the shipment in this state. (This written statement shall be included with the Equipment/Property Release Form.)

Receipt

A bag or container having a potentially beryllium-contaminated item inside shall be opened only in an area that has suitable controls for beryllium work, as authorized in an approved IWS. In the absence of appropriate shipping documentation, beryllium-containing items shall be assumed to be contaminated.

Acquisition of beryllium or beryllium-contaminated items from other DOE contractor facilities is subject to 10 CFR 850.31(c) and shall

* Not have removal contamination in excess of 3 µg/100 cm2.

* Be labeled in accordance with Figure 3 (or equivalent).

* Be enclosed in sealed, impermeable bags or containers.

Purchase of beryllium is subject to approval of the Hazards Control Department. The authorized approver is noted in the Procurement