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DSCR F8: DSCR PALLETIZATION FOR MIL-STD-2073 IAW MD00100452 REV B

F8   52.211-9G22   DSCR PALLETIZATION FOR MIL-STD-2073 IN    DSCR (JUL 2001)
                   ACCORDANCE WITH D001450000 REV A (01210)

     (a)  Palletization.

          (1)  Except as otherwise provided in this clause, all shipping 
containers may be palletized IAW the guidance cited in MIL-HDBK-774 
(formerly MIL-STD-147D).  All references below to MIL-STD-147D are covered 
in MIL-HDBK-774.  Special palletization instructions may be further specified 
under other preparation for delivery instructions in this order/contract.  
In the case of any inconsistency between such special palletization 
instructions in the requirements cited in this clause, the special 
palletization instructions shall take precedence.

          (2)  All pallets shall be new and unused and shall be seasoned 
hardwood or softwood as required by the applicable pallet specification.

               (i)  All wooden pallets and wood containers produced of non-
manufactured wood shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees
Centigrade for 30 minutes) material and certified by an accredited agency
recognized by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) in accordance
with Non-manufactured Wood Packing Policy and Non-manufactured Wood 
Packing Enforcement Regulations both dated May 30, 2001.

              (ii)  Oak and chestnut wood shall be bark free and square edged 
so that none of the natural rounded surface tissues remain, or be bark free 
and have a moisture content no greater than 20%.  The contractor is responsible 
for performing an inspection of each shipment to assure compliance with this 
requirement.

             (iii)  Pallets required for use, unless otherwise specified, shall 
be a MIL-P-15011J, 16 Sep 85, Type I (4-Way Entry) or an NN-P-71C, Notice 1, 
20 Dec 73, Type IV or V as shown in Figure 1 of MIL-STD-147D.  Unless otherwise 
specified, all pallets shall be 40" long X 48" wide as shown in Figure 2 of 
MIL-STD-147D.

          (3)  Hazardous material containers, except cylinders and 55 gallon drums, 
shall be palletized in accordance with Load Type VI of MIL-STD-147D, Pallet Type 
IV or V.  "Hazardous material," for the purpose of this clause, means any material
considered hazardous under the Department of Transportation Hazardous Material 
Regulations, 49 CFR 171-79, IATA, ICAO, IMDG, unless otherwise specified.  Use 
of shrink wrap is not authorized for HAZMAT.

          (4)  The use of stretch-wrap, shrink film or nonmetallic strapping for 
bonding is not authorized for export shipments.

          (5)  Stretch-wrap, when utilized, must be accomplished mechanically 
(machine or hand held tool maintaining enough tension to secure the items to 
pallet).

          (6)  All polyethylene/plastic containers without fiberboard overpack 
shall be palletized in accordance with Load Type VI of MIL-STD-147D.

          (7)  When the total number of containers going to the same destination 
exceeds either 250 pounds (excluding pallet) or a volume of 20 cubic feet, then 
palletization in accordance with MIL-STD-147D is required.  When the total number 
of containers going to the same destination is less than 250 pounds (excluding 
pallet) and is less than 20 cubic feet, then palletization is not required in 
accordance with MIL-STD-147D.

     (b)  Loading:  Five-gallon tight head pails shall be loaded on pallets in 
accordance with Load Type III or IIIA of MIL-STD-147D, except that a triple 
layer or course may be used for a total of 42 cans.

     (c)  Unitization:  Supplies that do not lend themselves to the use of 
MIL-STD-147D palletization due to size, weight, configuration, etc. shall 
be unitized by securely blocking, bracing, or anchoring the load on a skid 
base or commercial type pallet in a manner that assures safe delivery.