The following items are prohibited anywhere on the Hanford Site or in Site-associated facilities unless listed on a valid Prohibited/Controlled Article Pass.

• Dangerous weapons
  
  Note: Prohibited knives include: blades exceeding four (4) inches in length; spring blade knives or any knife with a blade which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by force of gravity, or by an outward downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement. Prohibited knives also include machetes, hatchets, axes, straight razors, and similar cutting devices.

• Ammunition

• Explosives

• Incendiary devices

• Controlled substances (e.g., illegal drugs and associated paraphernalia)
  
  Note: Prescription drugs in their original containers are not prohibited

• Alcoholic beverages (includes "near beer")

• Any items prohibited by law

• Pets/animals (except certified guide dogs)

NOTICE: In addition to the above, individuals participating in public tours are prohibited from bringing cellular telephones, cameras, or other recording equipment anywhere onto the Hanford Site or into Site associated facilities.

Controlled Articles

The following controlled articles are prohibited within limited areas, protected areas and material access areas unless listed on a valid Prohibited/Controlled Article Pass. Authorization to possess such items requires that the item be government owned and deemed "mission essential" by Site management.

• Radio frequency transmitting equipment

• Cellular telephones

• Computers and other devices able to record, read, or transmit data as stand alone units (includes personal electronic devices, e.g., Palm Pilots, Apple iPods, MP3 players, etc)

• Recording equipment (audio, video, and data)

• Cameras (still, motion-picture, video)

• Electronic equipment with a data exchange port capable of being connected to automated information system equipment

The following controlled articles are prohibited in rooms wherein classified information is processed, even if identified on a valid Prohibited/Controlled Article Pass

• Cordless and cellular telephones

• Recording equipment (audio, video and data)

• Cameras (still, motion-picture, video)

• Electronic equipment with a data exchange port capable of being connected to automated information system equipment

• Radio frequency transmitting equipment

NOTICE: All vehicles and hand-carried items are subject to search at any time while on the Hanford Site or in Site-associated facilities.