[NHCOLL-L:2359] Re: shipping methods for specimens

[James B. Ladonski]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question earlier this week regarding 
shipping methods.  It is clear those of us in the US have to be (or quickly 
become) compliant with USPS/DOT regulations for domestic shipments, and 
everyone (internationally) needs to meet IATA regulations for international 
shipments (so *NO* USPS air mailing of specimens - thanks Andy!).

But what are the rules with respect to *receiving* packages, either from 
domestic or foreign institutions?  I've heard rumors that per these same 
regulations we are not supposed to accept packages which are not packed or 
shipped legally.  Is this true, and if so, what (if anything) are folks out 
there doing to address this?  If this is false, please correct me.

Thanks again everybody,

Jamie


Mr. James B. Ladonski
Collection Assistant
Division of Amphibians and Reptiles
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605-2496  USA
phone:  (312) 665-7722
fax:  (312) 665-7697
email:  jladonski at fieldmuseum.org
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/zoology/divisions_amphibians.htm