AFJI23-504 — Radioactive Commodities In The Dod Supply System

AFJI23-504 governs radioactive commodities in the Department of Defense Supply System, including their control, handling, storage, and transport.

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  • Publication number: AFJI23-504
  • Title: RADIOACTIVE COMMODITIES IN THE DOD SUPPLY SYSTEM
  • Date: 2018-03-28

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AFJI23-504 addresses acquisition, accountability, identification, possession, transfer, shipment, disposal, and life cycle control of radioactive commodities. It requires Safety Data Sheet or product information sheet records before first delivery and sets procedures for identification, storage separation, transport, and incident response.

Topics covered

  • Radioactive commodity control
  • Safety Data Sheets
  • Radioactive material identification
  • Storage segregation
  • Shipment and transport
  • Emergency response

Questions and answers

When must the Safety Data Sheet for radioactive material be entered into HMIRS?

Obtain, develop, and complete the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or product information sheet and enter into the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS), before the first delivery arrives at its first destination. (paragraph 4)

Can radioactive items be replaced with nonradioactive substitutes?

Use nonradioactive substitutes to replace radioactive items where possible. Give priority to supply nonhazardous substitutes without impacting customer needs and to track and ensure safety and security for proper control for these items. (paragraph 4)

When can radioactive items be entered into the operating system?

Do not include items in the operating system, until an exact match is proved between the item identified in DSS (or applicable Service system) and the SDS that applies to it in HMIRS. (paragraph 7)

How must radioactive materials be stored?

A specific storage location for each item IAW storage segregation and separation requirements set up by law and programmed in automated supporting systems.

What must happen when radioactive items are transferred?

When transferring radioactive items, the NRC licensee or service authorization holder directing the transfer shall, ensure the receiving activity is approved to receive the material and will comply with the items unique needs if applicable. (paragraph 2)

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