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According to 49 CFR 173.415, specific packages are authorized for shipment as long as they do not contain quantities exceeding A1 or A2 (as appropriate). The authorized packages include:
* DOT Specification 7A Type A general packaging: Every offeror of a Specification 7A package must keep documentation on file for at least two years after their latest shipment and provide it to the DOT upon request. You must maintain either:
1. A detailed description of the package (materials of construction, dimensions, weight, and closure materials for the containment system, shielding, and packing materials) along with either test documentation (if subjected to physical tests) or a detailed analysis showing compliance with design and performance requirements.
2. If bought from a packaging manufacturer, a certification from the manufacturer that the package meets all requirements of 49 CFR 178.350 for the radioactive contents, along with a copy of the manufacturer's required documentation and test records.
* Other Type A packaging: Any other Type A packaging that meets the fissile material standards in 10 CFR part 71 and is used according to § 173.471.
* Type B(U) or Type B(M) packaging: Any packaging authorized under § 173.416.
* Foreign-made packaging: Foreign-made packaging that meets the IAEA standards ("SSR-6") and is marked "Type A," provided you obtain and keep the applicable test and engineering evaluation documentation on file, and the packaging conforms to the country of origin's requirements and IAEA regulations.