Marking

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Exterior Pack

Pack preserved and unit-packed items as prescribed in the preparation Instructions in appendix B.

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Marking

Identification and address markings for packs, shipping containers, and equipment shall be according to

appendix E. Special markings, if required, shall be as specified in the preparation instructions, appendix E, or

as directed by appropriate authority.

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Preparation for Quarantine Inspection

WARNING

Personnel involved in removing diazinon dust, bait blocks,

and/or dichloros strips will wear gloves, protective clothing, and

respirators as recommended by the Post Surgeon or Safety

Officer.

When preparation for quarantine inspection is required, the following steps will be taken:

All equipment and/or containers will be completely free of soil when loaded on ships.

b. Clear house unit and empty crates and containers of spilled grain, food stuff, or soil prior to loading

component and ancillary equipment.

c. Inspect wood containers and packing material for termite, wood borer, or other insect infestation before

packing in larger containers, or loading on ships.

Under no circumstances will infested wood or packing

material be used.

d. Inspect all housed units, containers, crates, and packing material immediately prior to packing to

assure the absence of rodents, snakes, snails, other animals, or insects.

e. Use only authorized packing material. In no instance will native grasses or fibers be used. Store all

packing material to prevent infestation by insects or rodents.

All open containers exceeding 10 cubic feet that will be shipped separately will be treated as follows:

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