Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination

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..... reby notifies the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination as enclosed in the Annexure to this Public Notice. 2. This shall come into force with immediate effect. 3. Effect of Public Notice: The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination is notified. AMIT YADAV, Director General of Foreign Trade Ex- officio Addl. Secy. Annexure STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR RANDOM CHECKING OF IMPORTED CONSIGNMENTS OF METAL SCRAP WITH RESPECT TO RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION [DGFT Public Notice No. 37/2015-20 dated 15 November, .....

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..... o 0.1 Sv/h (micro Sievert per hour). However, the background radiation levels at certain regions of the world may be more than 0.1 Sv/h. 7. Measure the radiation levels on the surface of the container by using the hand held radiation monitor, with a preset alarm level. The preset alarm level should be 0.2 Sv/h above background radiation level at the location of measurement. The measured radiation levels should not exceed the preset alarm level. 8. Also, verify the measured radiation levels with that mentioned in the certificate issued by PSIA or Self Declaration cum Legal Undertaking (as per DGFT Public Notice No.23/2015-2020 dated 30.06.2015). If the radiation levels are mentioned in an ambiguous manner, then inform DGFT. 9. In .....

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..... v/h. 13. Once it is found that the radiation levels outside a container exceed the preset alarm level (background radiation level +0.2 Sv/h), the container should be relocated to a less occupied area and cordoned off around the container. The radiation level at the cordon should not be more than 1 Sv/h. The Custodian of the goods shall ensure that there is a specifically demarcated area for relocation of such containers and necessary arrangements are in place for cordoning off. The expenses involved in the relocation and separate storage activity shall be borne by the importer / owner of the goods or their authorized representative, failing which, the person-in-charge of the vessel or any other person as may be specified by the Centr .....

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