(a) Each licensee who expects to receive a package containing quantities of radioactive material in excess of the type A₂ quantities specified in Appendix 16-B, Table 1 of this Title, shall make arrangements:

1. (1) to receive the package when the carrier offers it for delivery; or
2. (2) to receive notification of the arrival of the package at the carrier's terminal and to pick up the package expeditiously.

(c) The licensee shall immediately notify the final delivery carrier and the department if packages, other than those transported by exclusive use vehicle, are found to have any of the conditions in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision. Notification to the department shall be made by telephone as well as by telegram, mailgram or facsimile.

1. (1) Removable radioactive contamination in excess of 0.01 microcuries (22,000 dpm) (0.37 KBq) per 100 square centimeters on the external surfaces of the package; or
2. (2) Radiation levels at one meter from the external surface of the package in excess of 0.01 rem (10 mrem) (0.1mSV) per hour.

(d) Each licensee shall:

1. (1) establish and maintain written procedures for the safe opening of packages in which radioactive material is received that include consideration given to special instruction for the type of package being opened; and
2. (2) ensure that the procedures are followed.