[Nhcoll-l] Special Provision A180

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

Cody

There is no such requirement in the dangerous good regs but that does not mean that UPS or others do not have other rules regarding labeling.  I have never had a package returned or delayed due to this in the past although we rarely send anything UPS – usually FedEx.  I can reach out to my UPS contact to see if this is indeed something we should be doing in future and will let you know what I hear.

Andy

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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of Cody Thompson <cwthomp at umich.edu>
Date: Monday, May 2, 2022 at 3:45 PM
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Special Provision A180

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
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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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