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

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....oreign Trade hereby 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....

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....place and it normally ranges from 0.04 μSv/h to 0.1 μSv/h (micro Sievert per hour). However, the background radiation levels at certain regions of the world may be more than 0.1 μSv/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 μSv/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 l....

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..................... d. Range of background radiation levels observed at the location of measurement ...................μSv/h to.....................μSv/h. e. Range of radiation levels observed around the surface of the container: i. Around the side walls..................μSv/h to............... μSv/h. ii. On the top ...................μSv/h to ....................μSv/h. 13. Once it is found that the radiation levels outside a container exceed the preset alarm level (background radiation level +0.2 μSv/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 μSv/h. "The Cus....