* Swiping of the item's surface would render the item unsuitable for experimental or investigative work.

* The item is composed of beryllium that may be released when handled or manipulated.

Transfer (i.e., movement of an item within the geographically contiguous property owned by, or under the control of, LLNL) shall comply with Document 21.2.

Shipment (i.e., movement of beryllium on public roads) shall comply with 49 CFR 100-199, "Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation." Assistance is available from the Hazardous Material Packaging and Transportation and Safety Office. The following beryllium-specific controls apply to preparation for shipment, actual shipment, and receipt of a potentially beryllium-contaminated item:

Preparation for Shipment

The Responsible Individual shall

* Document the shipment, including swipe results, if done, on the Equipment/Property Release Form as required by Document 21.5, "Requirements for Transfer of Equipment and Property for Repair, Reuse, Maintenance, Storage, Excess, or Scrap," in the ES

* 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.)