[Nhcoll-l] Special Provision A180

[Cody Thompson]

Colleagues:

I recently had a package kicked back from me by UPS.  The specimens were
ethanol-preserved vouchers that were packed according to special provision
A180.  The box was also labeled as follows:

*Scientific research specimens not restricted, special provision A180
applies.*


However, UPS rejected the package for the following reason:

*Package marking says "Scientific research specimens not restricted,
special provision A180 applies", however the same information is not
presented on the thermal label.*


This is the first time I have had this problem in 9 years.  In fact, I had
another package with fluid-preserved specimens sent the next day that is
enroute to the same recipient.

Has anyone had a similar experience with UPS or any other courier?  If so,
any potential solutions would be helpful.

Thanks,
Cody

Cody W. Thompson, PhD
Mammal Collections Manager
& Assistant Research Scientist
University of Michigan
Museum of Zoology
3600 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Office: (734) 615-2810
Fax: (734) 763-4080
Email: cwthomp at umich.edu
Website: codythompson.org

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UMMZ/Herbarium has limited
personnel available working onsite. No loan returns should be shipped
without prior notification, and collection visits, loan requests, gifts,
exchanges, etc. should be coordinated with the appropriate curatorial
staff. Please expect delayed responses. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause.
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