[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
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49 CFR Parts 171, et al.



Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations, International 
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil Aviation 
Organization's Technical Instructions; Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Research and Special Programs Administration

49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, 178 and 180

[Docket No. RSPA-2002-13658 (HM-215E)]
RIN 2137-AD41


Harmonization with the United Nations Recommendations, 
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and International Civil 
Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: RPSA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations 
(HMR) to maintain alignment with international standards by 
incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping 
names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging 
authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage 
requirements. Because of recent changes to the International Maritime 
Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the International Civil Aviation 
Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of 
Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Technical Instructions), and the United 
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN 
Recommendations), these revisions are necessary to facilitate the 
transport of hazardous materials in international commerce.

DATES: With the exception of incorporation by reference materials, 
comments must be received by February 3, 2003.
    Comments for the incorporation by reference of publications listed 
in Sec.  171.7 must be received by January 2, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the Dockets Management System, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh St., SW., Room PL 401, 
Washington, DC 20590. Comments must identify Docket Number RSPA-2002-
13658 (HM-215E). If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your 
comments, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. You may also 
submit and review all comments by accessing the Dockets Management 
System's Web-site at http://dms.dot.gov. The Dockets Management System 
is located on the Plaza Level of the Nassif Building at the above 
address. You may view public dockets between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. Comments 
received after the comment closing date will be filed in the docket and 
considered to the extent practicable. Comments should include relevant 
data, factual information, and justification for any requested actions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan McIntyre, Office of Hazardous 
Materials Standards, telephone (202) 366-8553, or Shane Kelley, 
International Standards, telephone (202) 366-0656, Research and Special 
Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    On December 21, 1990, RSPA (``we'') published a final rule (Docket 
HM-181; 55 FR 52402) based on the United Nations Recommendations on the 
Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Recommendations), which 
comprehensively revised the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), 49 
CFR Parts 171 to 180, for harmonization with international standards. 
Since publication of the 1990 final rule, we have issued four 
additional international harmonization final rules, (Dockets HM-215A, 
59 FR 67390; HM-215B, 62 FR 24690; HM-215C, 64 FR 10742; and HM-215D, 
66 FR 33316). The rules provided additional harmonization with 
international transportation requirements by more fully aligning the 
HMR with the corresponding biennial updates of the UN Recommendations, 
the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) and the 
International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions 
(ICAO Technical Instructions).
    The UN Recommendations are not regulations, but rather are 
recommendations issued by the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport 
of Dangerous Goods. These recommendations are amended and updated 
biennially by the UN Committee of Experts. They serve as the basis for 
National, regional, and international modal regulations; specifically, 
the IMDG Code issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), 
and the ICAO Technical Instructions issued by the ICAO Dangerous Goods 
Panel. In 49 CFR 171.12, the HMR authorize domestic transportation of 
hazardous materials shipments prepared in accordance with the IMDG Code 
if all or part of the transportation is by vessel, subject to certain 
conditions and limitations. In Sec.  171.11, subject to certain 
conditions and limitations, the HMR authorizes the offering, acceptance 
and transport of hazardous materials by aircraft, and by motor vehicle 
either before or after being transported by aircraft, provided the 
shipment is in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions.
    The continually increasing amount of hazardous materials 
transported in international commerce warrants the harmonization of 
domestic and international requirements to the greatest extent 
possible. Harmonization serves to facilitate international 
transportation and at the same time ensures the safety of people, 
property and the environment. While the intent of the harmonization 
rulemakings is to align the HMR with international standards, we review 
and consider each amendment on its own merit. Each amendment is 
considered on the basis of the overall impact on transportation safety 
and the economic implications associated with its adoption into the 
HMR. Our goal is to harmonize without sacrificing the current HMR level 
of safety and without imposing undue burdens on the regulated public. 
In our efforts to continue to align the HMR with international 
requirements, this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes 
changes to the HMR based on the twelfth revised edition of the UN 
Recommendations, Amendment 31 to the IMDG Code, and the 2003-2004 ICAO 
Technical Instructions, which become effective January 1, 2003. 
Petitions for rulemaking concerning harmonization with international 
standards and the facilitation of international transportation are also 
addressed in this NPRM and serve as the basis of certain proposed 
amendments. Other proposed amendments are based on feedback from the 
regulated industry, other DOT modal administrations and our initiative. 
Also included are various proposed editorial clarifications. Unless 
otherwise stated, the proposed revisions are for harmonization with 
international standards.

II. Overview of Changes in this NPRM

    Proposed amendments to the HMR in this NPRM include, but are not 
limited to the following:

--Amendments to the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) which would add, 
revise or remove certain proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing 
groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, bulk packaging 
requirements, passenger and cargo aircraft maximum quantity

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limitations and vessel stowage provisions.
--Amendments to the List of Marine Pollutants.
--Revisions and additions of special provisions. Included is the 
addition of a special provision for assignment to aerosol entries 
setting forth the criteria for classifying aerosols.
--Addition of a requirement to enter the subsidiary hazard class or 
subsidiary division number on shipping papers.
--Addition of a requirement to indicate types of packagings on shipping 
papers.
--Addition of an alternative basic description sequence on shipping 
papers.
--Revision of marking requirements for limited quantities.
--Addition of an air eligibility marking requirement.
--Revision of requirements in Sec.  173.27 for packagings intended for 
transportation by aircraft, including revision of requirements for use 
of absorbent material for such packagings.
--Revision of classification of air bag modules, air bag inflators and 
seat-belt pretensioners from Division 2.2 to Class 9.
--Revision of the non-liquefied and liquefied compressed gases 
descriptions, and the addition of high pressure and low pressure 
liquefied gases categories.
--Revisions and additions to the Self-Reactive Materials Table.
--Revisions and additions to the Organic Peroxide Table.
--Revision of the net weight restrictions for explosives in freight 
containers exceeding 20 feet (6 m) in length.

III. Summary of Regulatory Changes by Section

Part 171

    Section 171.7. We are proposing to update the incorporation by 
reference materials for the ICAO Technical Instructions, the IMDG Code 
and the UN Recommendations. The updated editions of these standards 
become effective January 1, 2003. Additionally, the International 
Maritime Organization (IMO) recommends authorizing a one-year 
transition period, with a delayed compliance date of January 1, 2004, 
for the use of the updated edition (Amendment 31) of the IMDG Code. We 
are also proposing to authorize use of either Amendment 30 or Amendment 
31 of the IMDG Code until January 1, 2004.
    The standards would be updated as follows:

--The ICAO Technical Instructions, 2003-2004 edition.
--The IMDG Code, Amendment 31.
--The UN Recommendations, twelfth edition.

    We are also proposing to add an IMO standard titled ``International 
Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,'' 1974, as amended, Chapter 
II-2/Regulation 19, for incorporation into proposed Sec.  176.63 to 
address hatchless container ship requirements.
    Because the updated editions of the international standards become 
effective January 1, 2003, we are proposing a 30-day comment period for 
these proposed amendments only. Consistent with our previous 
harmonization (HM-215 docket numbers) rulemakings, our intent is to 
publish a separate final rule authorizing the use of these standards by 
January 1, 2003. This action will authorize compliance with the updated 
standards when they become effective, and is necessary to prevent 
disruption of hazardous materials shipments that are being transported 
internationally.
    Section 171.8. In the definition for ``Large packaging,'' we are 
proposing to add the words ``Chapter 6.6'' to let readers know the 
location in the UN Recommendations for the construction, testing and 
marking of such packagings.
    Section 171.11. We are proposing to revise paragraphs (c), (d)(5) 
and (d)(17) to address certain limitations for the use of the ICAO 
Technical Instructions.
    In paragraph (c), for hazardous materials being transported in 
accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions, the restrictions for 
the use of the Instructions would be revised to include hazardous 
materials that are forbidden by passenger and cargo aircraft, as 
designated in Columns (9A) and (9B) of the Sec.  172.101 HMT. 
Currently, the paragraph restricts materials that are forbidden 
according to Sec.  173.21 and Column (3) of the HMT.
    In paragraph (d)(5), we are proposing to remove the wording 
``except for Division 2.2'' regarding shipping paper requirements for 
air bag inflators, air bag modules and seat-belt pretensioners. This 
proposal is consistent with the proposed removal of the Division 2.2 
air bag inflator, air bag module and seat-belt pretensioner entry in 
the HMT (see Sec.  172.101).
    Paragraph (d)(17) would be revised to clarify a current requirement 
that in addition to organic peroxides, self-reactive substances not 
specifically identified by name in Sec.  173.224(b) also must be 
approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with the 
requirements in Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii).
    Section 171.12. We are proposing to revise paragraphs (b)(3), 
(b)(5), (b)(19), and (b)(20).
    In paragraph (b)(3), we are proposing to remove certain viscous 
flammable liquids as an example of a material designated as a hazardous 
material subject to the HMR, but not subject to the IMDG Code. The IMO 
removed the exception in Amendment 31 to the IMDG Code.
    In paragraph (b)(5), we are proposing to make an editorial revision 
by removing a redundant and confusing phrase.
    In paragraph (b)(19), we are proposing to remove the wording 
``except for Division 2.2'' regarding shipping paper requirements for 
air bag inflators, air bag modules and seat-belt pretensioners. This 
proposal is consistent with the proposed removal of the Division 2.2 
air bag inflator, air bag module and seat-belt pretensioner entry in 
the HMT (see Sec.  172.101).
    In paragraph (b)(20), we are proposing to clarify a current 
requirement that in addition to organic peroxides, self-reactive 
substances not specifically identified by name in Sec.  173.224(b) must 
also be approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with the 
requirements in Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii).
    For the readers' information, recently adopted amendments to the 
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, 
as amended, will change the status of the use of the IMDG Code, 
effective January 1, 2004, from recommended to mandatory for 
international transportation by vessel. This issue will be addressed 
under a separate rulemaking.
    Section 171.12a. We are proposing to revise paragraph (b)(18) by 
clarifying a current requirement that in addition to organic peroxides, 
self-reactive substances not specifically identified by name in Sec.  
173.224(b) also must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements in Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii).
    Section 171.14. We are proposing to revise paragraphs (d), (d)(1), 
(d)(2), (d)(4), and (d)(5) and add paragraph (d)(6). Paragraphs (d) and 
(d)(1) would be revised to authorize a delayed implementation date for 
the proposed amendments in this NPRM. We are proposing an effective 
date of October 1, 2003, and a voluntary compliance date of January 1, 
2003 to correspond with the effective implementation dates of the 2003-
2004 ICAO Technical Instructions and Amendment 31 of the IMDG Code. 
This authorization would allow shippers to prepare their international 
shipments in accordance with international standards that will become 
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compliance date of October 1, 2004, which is comparable to the 
transition provisions provided in the final rule published under Docket 
HM-215D. The delayed mandatory compliance date would offer sufficient 
time to implement the new requirements.
    Paragraph (d)(2) would be revised to authorize certain intermixing 
of old and new requirements.
    Paragraph (d)(4) would be revised to include DOT Specification 51 
portable tanks in the provision to allow, until January 1, 2010, 
conformance with the T Codes (Special Provisions) in effect on 
September 30, 2001.
    Paragraph (d)(5) would be revised by extending the October 1, 2005 
compliance date allowing proper shipping names that included the word 
``inhibited'' prior to the June 21, 2001 final rule, HM-215D, to 
continue to be shown on packagings in place of the word ``stabilized'' 
until October 1, 2007. Additionally, the October 1, 2007 date would 
also apply to the proper shipping names in this NPRM that are proposed 
to be revised by removing the word ``compressed'' (see Sec.  172.101, 
HMT).
    Paragraph (d)(6) would be added to authorize, until October 1, 
2005, the marking of certain other proper shipping names on packagings. 
The proper shipping names would be those that are proposed to be 
revised to include the position identifiers of the substituents, such 
as 2-Ethylbutyl acetate (see Sec.  172.101, HMT).

Part 172

    Section 172.101. In the regulatory text preceding the Hazardous 
Materials Table, we are proposing the following changes:
    Paragraph (c)(15) would be revised by removing the words ``of 
inorganic substances.'' Currently, unless a hydrate is specifically 
listed in the HMT, only hydrates of inorganic substances may be 
identified using the proper shipping name for the equivalent anhydrous 
substance, provided the hydrates meet the same hazard class, division, 
subsidiary risk(s) and packaging group. With the removal of the phrase 
``of inorganic substances,'' paragraph (c)(15) would apply to all 
hydrates.
    Sec.  172.101 The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT). We are proposing 
to make various amendments to the HMT. Readers should review all 
changes for a complete understanding of the proposed Table amendments. 
For purposes of the Government Printing Office's typesetting 
procedures, proposed changes to the HMT will appear under three 
sections of the Table, ``remove,'' ``add'' and ``revise.'' Certain 
entries in the HMT, such as those with proposed revisions to the proper 
shipping names, will appear as a ``remove'' and ``add.'' Proposed 
amendments to the HMT for the purpose of harmonizing with international 
standards, unless otherwise stated, include, but are not limited to the 
following:

--``Accumulators, pressurized, pneumatic or hydraulic (containing non-
flammable gas), see Articles, pressurized, pneumatic or hydraulic 
(containing non-flammable gas)'' would be added as a ``see'' entry into 
the HMT to aid the reader in locating the updated entry. This proposed 
action is based on feedback we received from users of the HMR after we 
removed the domestic entry (``Accumulators, pressurized, pneumatic,'' 
UN1956), as well as certain other domestic entries from the HMT in a 
final rule, HM-215D (66 FR 33316), published June 21, 2001. The entries 
were removed because we determined that they were no longer necessary 
considering the HMT already includes equally appropriate international 
entries. (Also see Sec.  173.306(f) for a related editorial revision.)
--``Air bag inflators, compressed gas or Air bag modules, compressed 
gas or Seat-belt pretensioners, compressed gas,'' Division 2.2, UN3353 
would be removed. All air bag inflators, air bag modules and seat-belt 
pretensioners currently classified as Division 2.2 would be 
reclassified as Class 9. A provision to allow this reclassification 
without further testing is also being proposed for incorporation into 
the HMR (see Sec.  173.166). In line with the proposed removal of this 
entry, Special Provision 133 would also be removed. We are aware that 
removal of the UN3353 entry will require repackaging, remarking and 
relabeling of all compressed gas air bag assemblies. We believe that 
the delayed mandatory compliance date of October 1, 2004 and the 
transitional provisions proposed in Sec.  171.14(d)(2), authorizing 
certain intermixing of old and new requirements, will offer sufficient 
time and flexibility to implement the new requirements and reduce the 
costs of meeting this requirement.
--``Air bag inflators, pyrotechnic or Air bag modules, pyrotechnic or 
Seat-belt pretensioner, pyrotechnic'' UN0503, Division 1.4G, would be 
amended by adding an ``I'' in Column (1), removing the word 
``pyrotechnic'' from the proper shipping names in Column (2), revising 
Columns (8A) and (8C) to read ``None,'' revising Column (8B) to read 
``Sec.  173.62'' (also see Sec.  173.62), adding proposed Special 
Provision 161 (see Sec.  172.102), and revising the vessel stowage 
columns (10A) and (10B). We are proposing to add the ``I'' in Column 
(1) because we do not agree that an air bag that meets the criteria for 
a Division 1.4G explosive should be transported under an air bag 
description for domestic transportation. We believe that a more 
appropriate name is ``Articles, pyrotechnic for technical purposes,'' 
UN0431. We are not aware of any air bags that have been shown through 
testing to meet a Division 1.4G classification for transport in the 
United States.
--``Air bag inflators, pyrotechnic or Air bag modules, pyrotechnic or 
Seat-belt pretensioner, pyrotechnic,'' UN3268, Class 9, would be 
amended by removing the optional word ``pyrotechnic'' and adding 
proposed Special Provision 160 (see Sec.  172.102).
--``Ammonium nitrate, with not more than 0.2 percent combustible 
material, including any organic substance, calculated as carbon to the 
exclusion of any other added substance,'' UN1942 would be amended by 
editorially correcting the italicized portion of the proper shipping 
name by adding the word ``total'' after ``0.2 %.''
--``Ammonium nitrate based fertilizers,'' UN2071, and ``Ammonium 
nitrate based fertilizers,'' UN2067 would be amended by removing the 
italicized portion of the proper shipping names, adding proposed new 
Special Provision 150 to the UN2067 entry, and revising Special 
Provision 132 which applies to the UN2071 entry (see Sec.  172.102 for 
Special Provision amendments).
--``Ammonium nitrate fertilizers,'' NA2072 and ``Ammonium nitrate mixed 
fertilizers,'' NA2069 would be removed. We believe that the 
international entry ``Ammonium nitrate fertilizers,'' UN2067 can be 
used in place of the domestic entries which do not provide any 
additional exceptions.
--A new entry, ``Ammonium nitrate emulsion or Ammonium nitrate 
suspension or Ammonium nitrate gel, intermediate for blasting 
explosives,'' UN3375 (also see Sec.  172.102, Special Provisions 52 and 
147) would be added.
--For the entry ``Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated or Calcium 
hypochlorite, hydrated mixtures, with not less than 5.5 percent but not 
more than 10 percent water,'' UN2880, the wording ``not more than 10 
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would be revised to read ``not more than 16 percent water.''
--Four proper shipping names would be revised by adding the position 
identifiers of the substituents. The proper shipping names are 
``Diethylaminopropylamine,'' position identifier ``3''; 
``Dimethylcyclohexylamine,'' position identifiers ``N,N''; ``Ethylbutyl 
acetate,'' position identifier ``2''; ``Propyl chloride'' which would 
be replaced by ``1-Chloropropane,'' and ``Tetrachloroethane,'' position 
identifiers ``1,1,2,2,''. Also, see Sec.  171.14(d)(6) for the proposed 
continued use provision of these proper shipping names.
--The entry ``Hydrazine hydrate or Hydrazine aqueous solutions, with 
not less than 37 percent but not more than 64 percent hydrazine, by 
mass,'' UN2030 and ``Hydrazine, anhydrous or Hydrazine aqueous 
solutions with more than 64 percent hydrazine, by mass,'' UN2029 would 
be removed and ``Hydrazine aqueous solution, with more than 37% 
hydrazine, by mass,'' UN2030 and ``Hydrazine, anhydrous,'' UN2029 would 
be added.
--Eleven entries would be revised by removing the qualifying word 
``compressed.'' This action is consistent with the revisions to proper 
shipping names for compressed and liquefied gases that were 
incorporated into the twelfth edition of the UN Recommendations and 
which we are proposing to adopt into the HMR (see Sec.  173.115 for 
additional discussion). The eleven entries are ``Boron trifluoride, 
compressed,'' UN1008; ``Carbonyl fluoride, compressed,'' UN2417; 
``Diborane, compressed,'' UN1911; ``Ethylene, compressed,'' UN1962; 
``Hexafluoroethane, compressed or Refrigerant gas R 116,'' UN2193; 
``Nitrogen trifluoride, compressed,'' UN2451; ``Phosphorus 
pentafluoride, compressed,'' UN2198; ``Silane, compressed,'' UN2203; 
``Silicon tetrafluoride, compressed,'' UN1859; ``Tetrafluoromethane, 
compressed or Refrigerant gas R 14,'' UN1982; and ``Xenon, 
compressed,'' UN2036. Also, see Sec.  171.14(d)(6) for the proposed 
continued use provision of these proper shipping names.
--For the proper shipping name ``Lighters or Lighter refills 
cigarettes, containing flammable gas,'' UN1057, the word ``cigarettes'' 
would be removed.
--The proper shipping name ``Lithium hydroxide, monohydrate or Lithium 
hydroxide, solid,'' UN2680 would be revised to read ``Lithium 
hydroxide.''
--For the entry ``Medicine, liquid, toxic, n.o.s.,'' UN1851, we propose 
to add Special Provision 36. The special provision, which limits the 
maximum net quantity per package at 5 L (1 gallon) for liquids and 5 kg 
(11 pounds) for solids, is currently assigned to ``Medicine, liquid, 
flammable, toxic, n.o.s.,'' UN3248 and ``Medicine, solid, toxic, 
n.o.s.,'' UN3249.
--For the entry ``Motor fuel anti-knock mixtures,'' UN1649, we propose 
to remove the subsidiary risk hazard from the labeling requirement, and 
add proposed Special Provision 151. This action is based on a petition 
for rulemaking (P-1420) we received (see discussion under Sec.  
172.102).
--The proper shipping name ``Uranium nitrate hexahydrate solution,'' 
UN2980 would be corrected by replacing the word ``Uranium'' with 
``Uranyl.'' The typographical error occurred in the April 3, 2002 
document published in the Federal Register (67 FR 15736).
--The entry ``Xylidines, solution,'' UN1711 would be revised to read 
``Xylidines, liquid.''
--In addition to those entries identified above, we are proposing to 
add the following new entries: ``Chlorosilanes, toxic, corrosive, 
n.o.s.,'' UN3361; ``Chlorosilanes, toxic, corrosive, flammable, 
n.o.s.,'' UN3362; ``Ethylene glycol diethyl ether,'' UN1153; ``Fibers, 
animal or fibers, vegetable burnt, wet or damp,'' UN1372; ``Fibers, 
vegetable, dry,'' UN3360; ``4-Nitrophenylhydrazine, with not less than 
30% water, by mass,'' UN3376; ``Organometallic compound, solid, water-
reactive, flammable, n.o.s.,'' UN3372; ``Rags, oily,'' UN1856; ``Rubber 
scrap or Rubber shoddy, powdered or granulated, not exceeding 840 
microns and rubber content exceeding 45%,'' UN1345; ``Sodium dinitro-o-
cresolate, wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3369; 
``Textile waste, wet,'' UN1857; ``Trinitrobenzene, wetted, with not 
less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3367; ``Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted, 
with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3368; ``Trinitrochlorobenzene 
(picryl chloride), wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' 
UN3365; ``Trinitrophenol (picric acid), wetted, with not less than 10% 
water by mass,'' UN3364; ``Trinitrotoluene (TNT), wetted, with not less 
than 10% water by mass,'' UN3366 and ``Wool waste, wet,'' UN1387.
--Various entries would be amended by revising the vessel stowage 
columns (10A) and/or (10B). The entries include the following: the five 
``Aerosols,'' UN1950 entries; ``Ammunition, smoke with or without 
burster, expelling charge or propelling charge,'' UN0303; ``Battery 
fluid, alkali,'' UN2797; ``Methacrylic acid, stabilized,'' UN2531; 
``Sulfur, molten,'' UN2448; and ``Urea, nitrate, wetted with not less 
than 20 percent water, by mass,'' UN1357.

    Also, see Sec.  172.102 for additional HMT amendments.
    Appendix B to Sec.  172.101. In Appendix B to Sec.  172.101, List 
of Marine Pollutants, we are proposing to revise paragraphs ``4'' and 
``5'' to update the location in the IMDG Code for the ``Guidelines for 
the Identification of Harmful Substances in Packaged Form.'' This 
update is based on the IMDG Code's change in location from the General 
Introduction to Chapter 2.10.
    In addition, we are removing the entries ``Alkylphenols, liquid, 
n.o.s. (including C2-C12 homologues),'' ``Alkylphenols, solid, n.o.s. 
(including C2-C12 homologues),'' ``Chlorophenols, liquid,'' and 
``Chlorophenols, solid,'' from the List of Marine Pollutants. We are 
revising the entry ``Alkylbenzenesulphonates, branched and straight 
chain'' by adding a qualifying phrase to clarify that C11-C13 straight 
chain or branched chain homologues are not regulated as marine 
pollutants. Finally, we are adding the entry ``Decyl acrylate.''
    Section 172.102. We are proposing to amend Sec.  172.102, Special 
Provisions, as follows:

--Special Provisions 7 and 10 would be removed. These special 
provisions are assigned to the entries ``Ammonium nitrate mixed 
fertilizers,'' NA2069 and ``Ammonium nitrate fertilizers,'' NA2072, 
respectively, which we propose to remove (see Sec.  172.101, HMT).
--Special Provision 15, which is assigned to ``Chemical kits,'' UN3316 
and ``First aid kits,'' UN3316, would be revised by removing the 
authorized packagings, revising them consistent with packagings 
authorized for limited quantity exceptions, and relocating them to 
Sec.  173.161. The proposed Special Provision 15 would specify which 
chemical and first aid kits apply to the entries; that for 
transportation by aircraft, materials forbidden by air may not be 
included in the kits; and that kits carried on board transport vehicles 
for first aid or operating purposes are not subject to the HMR.
--Special Provision 30 would be revised to include an exception from 
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placarding requirements for ``Sulfur, molten'' UN2448 and ``Sulfur,'' 
UN1350. Currently, the domestic entries ``Sulfur, molten,'' NA2448 and 
``Sulfur,'' NA1350 do not require placards because both entries are 
assigned as Class 9 materials and meet the placarding exceptions for 
the hazard class in Sec.  172.504(f)(9). We are proposing to provide 
the same placarding exceptions for the international entries through 
the revision of Special Provision 30, provided the markings in Sec.  
172.325 are applied.
--Special Provision 52 would be editorially revised by removing the 
wording specific to fertilizers. The special provision, which is 
currently applied to ``Ammonium nitrate fertilizers,'' UN2067, would be 
added to the proposed new entry ``Ammonium nitrate emulsion or Ammonium 
nitrate suspension or Ammonium nitrate gel, intermediate for blasting 
explosives,'' UN3375. The special provision states that a material 
using the assigned entries may not exhibit explosive properties of 
Class 1 (explosive) when tested in accordance with the UN Manual of 
Tests and Criteria, Part I, Test Series 1 and 2.
--Special Provision 130, which excepts dry batteries from the HMR, 
would be revised by adding the requirement that such batteries must be 
securely packed and protected against short circuits and by clarifying 
that dry batteries specifically named in the Sec.  172.101 Table are 
not eligible for the exception.
--Special Provision 132 would be revised by adding the criteria for 
which the assigned entry may be used. The special provision would be 
added to the proposed revised entry ``Ammonium nitrate,'' UN2071, Class 
9. Currently, the special provision provides the criteria for ammonium 
nitrate fertilizers that are excepted from the HMR.
--Special Provision 133 would be removed. The special provision is 
currently assigned to ``Air bag inflators, compressed gas or Air bag 
modules, compressed gas or Seat-belt pretensioners, compressed gas'' 
UN3353, Division 2.2, which is proposed to be removed from the HMT (see 
discussion under Sec.  172.101, HMT.)
--New Special Provision 145 would be added for the existing entry 
``Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acids mixtures, stabilized, with 
acids, water and not more than 5 percent peroxyacetic acid,'' UN3149. 
The special provision describes the formulations for which this entry 
would apply.
--New Special Provision 146 would be added for the entries 
``Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s.,'' UN3082 and 
``Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.,'' UN3077 to 
clarify that the entries may be used to describe materials that pose a 
hazard to the environment but do not meet the definition of a hazardous 
waste, hazardous substance or any hazard class as defined in the HMR. 
This includes materials or wastes that are designated as 
environmentally hazardous by the Competent Authority of the country of 
origin.
--New Special Provision 147 would be added for assignment to the 
proposed new entry, ``Ammonium nitrate emulsion or Suspension or Gel, 
intermediate for blasting explosives,'' UN3375. The special provision 
describes the composition of the material for which the use of the 
entry would be authorized and prohibits the material from being 
classified and transported unless approved by the Associate 
Administrator.
--New Special Provision 149 would be added to the Packing Group II 
entries for 14 existing proper shipping names. The special provision 
would allow the maximum net capacity for inner packagings to be 
increased to no more than 5 L (1.3 gallons) when the material is 
transported as a limited quantity. The 14 entries are: ``Adhesives, 
containing a flammable liquid,'' UN1133; ``Coating solution (includes 
surface treatments or coatings used for industrial or other purposes 
such as vehicle undercoating, drum or barrel lining),'' UN1139; 
``Extracts, aromatic, liquid,'' UN1169; ``Extracts, flavoring, 
liquid,'' UN1197; ``Printing ink, flammable or Printing ink related 
material (including printing ink thinning or reducing compound), 
flammable,'' UN1210; ``Paint including paint, lacquer, enamel, stain, 
shellac solutions, varnish, polish, liquid filler, and liquid lacquer 
base,'' UN1263; ``Paint related material including paint thinning, 
drying, removing, or reducing compound,'' UN1263; ``Perfumery products 
with flammable solvents,'' UN1266; ``Rubber solution,'' UN1287; ``Wood 
preservatives, liquid,'' UN1306; ``Resin solution, flammable,'' UN1866; 
``Tars, liquid including road asphalt and oils, bitumen and cut 
backs,'' UN1999; ``Alcoholic beverages,'' UN3065; and ``Polyester resin 
kit,'' UN3269 for Packing Group II resin kits as specified in Special 
Provision 40.
--New Special Provision 150 would be added for assignment to the entry 
``Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer,'' UN2067 to authorize the use of 
the entry for uniform mixtures containing ammonium nitrate as the main 
ingredient within certain composition limits.
--New Special Provision 151 would be added for assignment to the 
proposed new entry ``Hydrazine aqueous solution, with more than 37% 
hydrazine, by mass'' UN2030, Packing Group I and to the existing entry 
``Motor fuel anti-knock mixtures,'' UN1649. The special provision 
requires a packaging containing a material meeting the definition of a 
flammable liquid to display a flammable liquid label, and requires a 
Class 3 subsidiary hazard to be shown on shipping papers.

    With regard to the entry ``Motor fuel anti-knock mixtures,'' 
UN1649, we received a petition for rulemaking (P-1420) requesting that 
we remove the flammable subsidiary risk for this entry. The petitioner 
stated that the international standards do not assign the entry a 
flammable subsidiary risk and that the inconsistency with the HMR 
causes a regulatory compliance burden when transporting the material 
internationally. The petitioner stated that removing the subsidiary 
risk is additionally justified because motor fuel anti-knock mixtures 
containing tetramethyl lead, with fire points greater than 54 [deg]C 
(129.2 [deg]F) are no longer manufactured or transported. Although the 
UN Recommendations, the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IMDG Code 
do not assign a flammable subsidiary risk to the entry, all three 
standards assign a special provision stating that mixtures with a 
flashpoint of less than 60.5 [deg]C (141 [deg]F) must bear a flammable 
liquid subsidiary risk label. We are proposing to remove the flammable 
subsidiary risk from the label requirements in Column (6) of the HMT 
for ``Motor fuel anti-knock mixtures,'' UN1649 and add a new Special 
Provision 151 to require a flammable liquid subsidiary label only when 
the mixtures have a flashpoint of less than 60.5 [deg]C (140.9 [deg]F). 
Also, see preamble text under the Sec.  172.101 Table changes.

--New Special Provision 153 would be added to the five ``Aerosols,'' 
UN1950 entries to provide the criteria for classifying aerosols.
--New Special Provision 155 would be added to two entries, ``Fish meal, 
stabilized or Fish scrap, stabilized,'' UN2216 and ``Fish meal, 
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or Fish scrap, unstabilized,'' UN1374. The special provision specifies 
that if the temperature of fish scrap at the time of loading either 
exceeds 35 [deg]C (95 [deg]F), or exceeds 5 [deg]C (41 [deg]F) above 
the ambient temperature, whichever is higher, the fish scrap may not be 
transported. Also see Sec.  173.218 for additional discussion.
--New Special Provision 156 would be added for assignment to three 
entries, ``Blue asbestos (Crocidolite) or Brown asbestos (amosite, 
mysorite),'' UN2212, ``White asbestos (chrysotile, actinolite, 
anthophyllite, tremolite),'' UN2590, and ``Asbestos,'' NA2212. The 
special provision provides an exception from the HMR for certain 
asbestos. The exception, which is currently in Sec.  173.216(b), 
excepts asbestos immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial binder 
material and asbestos contained in manufactured products. We received 
comments that the current Sec.  173.216 location for this exception is 
not appropriate because it is referenced in the non-bulk column of the 
HMT, leading readers to believe that the exception applies to non-bulk 
packagings only. To clarify that this exception applies to both non-
bulk and bulk packagings, we are proposing to move the exception from 
Sec.  173.216(b) to proposed Special Provision 156.
--New Special Provision 157 would be added to the entries ``Vehicle, 
flammable gas powered,'' and ``Vehicle, flammable liquid powered,'' 
each of which is assigned to UN3166. The proposed special provision 
specifies that the use of the entries includes hybrid electric vehicles 
powered by both internal combustion engines and wet, sodium or lithium 
batteries.
--New Special Provision 159 would be added to the entry ``5-tert-Butyl-
2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene or Musk Xylene,'' UN2956. The special provision 
requires this material to be protected from direct sunshine and kept in 
a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of heat.
--New Special Provision 160 would be added to the entry ``Air bag 
inflators, or Air bag modules, or Seat-belt pretensioner,'' UN3268, 
Class 9. The special provision includes the requirement that air bag 
inflators and modules must be tested in accordance with Test series 
6(c) of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, and also 
includes an exception from testing air bag modules that contain an 
inflator previously approved for transportation. Also, see Sec.  
172.102, HMT, which includes additional proposed revisions such as 
removing the italicized word ``pyrotechnic'' from the UN3268 entry.
--New Special Provision 161 would be added to the entry ``Air bag 
inflators, pyrotechnic or Air bag modules, pyrotechnic or Seat-belt 
pretensioner, pyrotechnic,'' UN0503, Division 1.4G. The special 
provision specifies that the UN0503 entry may not be used for domestic 
transportation, and that the more appropriate description is 
``Articles, pyrotechnic for technical purposes,'' UN0431. We are 
specifically requesting comments concerning whether this may result in 
an unnecessary burden for international shippers. We are not aware of 
any air bag inflators that are transported as Division 1.4G in the 
United States. Also, see Sec.  172.102, HMT, which includes the 
proposed amendment to remove the italicized word ``pyrotechnic'' from 
the UN0503 entry.
--New Special Provision 162 would be added to eight proposed entries 
and two existing entries. The Special Provision authorizes the material 
to be transported under the provisions of Division 4.1, only if it is 
so packed that at no time during transport will the percentage of 
diluent fall below the percentage that is specified in the proper 
shipping name. The proposed new entries are ``4-Nitrophenylhydrazine, 
with not less than 30% water, by mass,'' UN3376; ``Sodium dinitro-o-
cresolate, wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3369; 
``Trinitrobenzene, wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' 
UN3367; ``Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted, with not less than 10% water by 
mass, UN3368; ``Trinitrochlorobenzene (picryl chloride), wetted, with 
not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3365; ``Trinitrophenol (picric 
acid), wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3364; 
``Trinitrotoluene (TNT), wetted, with not less than 10% water by 
mass,'' UN3366; and ``Urea nitrate, wetted, with not less than 10% 
water by mass,'' UN3370. The two existing entries are ``Barium azide, 
wetted with not less than 50 percent water, by mass,'' UN1571 and 
``Dipicryl sulfide, wetted with not less than 10 percent water, by 
mass,'' UN2852.
--New Special Provisions A54 and A55 would be added to address certain 
requirements for the transportation of lithium batteries by aircraft. 
Special Provision A54 provides an approval provision that authorizes 
lithium batteries and lithium batteries contained in equipment or 
packed with equipment to exceed the quantity limits as specified in 
Column (9B) of the HMT when transported by cargo aircraft, if approved 
by the Associate Administrator. Special Provision A55 provides an 
approval provision to authorize prototype batteries to be transported 
by cargo aircraft if approved by the Associate Administrator. Special 
Provisions A54 and A55 would be assigned to ``Lithium battery,'' 
UN3090, ``Lithium batteries, contained in equipment,'' UN3091 and 
``Lithium batteries packed with equipment,'' UN3091.
--New Special Provision A56 would be added to address the air transport 
of radioactive material with subsidiary hazards of Divisions 4.2, 
Packing Group I, 2.1 or 2.3. Division 4.2, Packing Group I subsidiary 
hazard materials would be required to be transported by aircraft in 
Type B packagings only. Division 2.1 subsidiary hazard materials would 
be prohibited from passenger aircraft. The special provision is in 
alignment with the ICAO Technical Instruction's Special Provision A78, 
with regard to radioactive materials with Division 2.1 subsidiary 
hazard but not the Division 4.2, PG I packaging requirement or the 
Division 2.3 subsidiary hazard approval provision. Proposed Special 
Provision A56 includes Division 4.2, PG I because we believe it was 
inadvertently omitted in ICAO's Special Provision A78, and we 
understand that steps are being taken to address the matter with the 
ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel. See the Sec.  172.101 HMT in the regulatory 
text of this rule for specific entries.
--Special Provision IB3 would be revised by excepting ``Ammonia 
solutions, relative density between 0.880 and 0.957 at 15 degrees C in 
water, with more than 10 percent but not more than 35 percent 
ammonia,'' UN2672 from the special provision's ``Additional 
Requirement'' that authorizes liquids with a vapor pressure less than 
or equal to 110 kPa at 50 [deg]C (1.1 bar at 122 [deg]F), or 130 kPa at 
55 [deg]C (1.3 bar at 131 [deg]F). Proposed new Special Provision IP8 
would also be added to the UN2672 entry.
--Special Provision IB52 (Table 2) would be revised by adding 
additional packaging authorizations for certain entries and correcting 
various typographical errors. The entry ``Dicumyl peroxide, ``UN3110 
would be corrected by adding ``2000'' as the maximum quantity in 
liters. In addition, we are proposing to move the approval provision 
for formulations not covered in Special Provision IB52 to Sec.  
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Section 173.225(e) currently contains an approval provision for 
portable tanks, and we believe this paragraph is a more appropriate 
location for the IB52 approval provision.
--New Special Provision IP8 (Table 3) would be added for assignment to 
the existing entry ``Ammonia solutions, relative density between 0.880 
and 0.957 at 15 degrees C in water, with more than 10 percent but not 
more than 35 percent ammonia,'' UN2672 (see Special Provision IB3). The 
special provision authorizes ammonia solutions to be transported in 
rigid or composite plastic intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) (31H1, 
31H2 and 31HZ1), if the rigid plastic and composite IBCs have 
successfully passed, without leakage or permanent deformation, the 
hydraulic test specified in Sec.  178.814 at a test pressure that is 
not less than 1.5 times the vapor pressure of the contents at 55 [deg]C 
(131 [deg]F).
--New Special Provision N83 would be added to the proposed new entry 
``Urea nitrate, wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3370. 
This special provision limits the quantity of this material to no more 
than 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs) per package.
--New Special Provision N84 would be added for assignment to six 
proposed new entries and one existing entry. The special provision 
limits the quantity per package to no more than 500 g (1.1 lbs.). The 
six proposed new entries are: ``Trinitrophenol (picric acid), wetted, 
with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3364; ``Trinitrochlorobenzene 
(picryl chloride), wetted, with not less than 10% water by mass,'' 
UN3365; ``Trinitrotoluene (TNT), wetted with not less than 10% water by 
mass,'' UN3366; ``Trinitrobenzene, wetted, with not less than 10% water 
by mass,'' UN3367; ``Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted, with not less than 
10% water by mass,'' UN3368; and ``Sodium Dinitroocresolate, wetted, 
with not less than 10% water by mass,'' UN3369. The existing entry is 
``Dipicryl sulfide, wetted with not less than 10 percent water, by 
mass,'' UN2852.
--New Special Provision N85 would be added for assignment to two 
existing entries, ``Isosorbide dinitrate mixture with not less than 60 
percent lactose, mannose, starch or calcium hdrogen phosphate,'' UN2907 
and ``Pentaerythrite tetranitrate mixture, desensitized, solid, n.o.s. 
with more than 10 percent but not more than 20 percent PETN, by mass,'' 
UN3344. The special provision prohibits the material from being 
transported in packagings conforming to the requirements of Part 178 of 
the HMR at the Packing Group I performance level. This proposed action 
would address overconfinement hazards associated with these materials 
by prohibiting the use of packagings meeting the Packing Group I 
performance criteria.
--Special Provision T23 would be revised to correct typographical 
errors for the entries ``tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, not more than 32% in 
diluent type B'' and ``tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, not more than 27% in 
diluent type B.'' The word ``tyupe'' would be corrected to read 
``type'' in the former and the control ``temperature, -5 [deg]C,'' 
would be corrected to read ``+5 [deg]C.''
--Special Provision TP3 would be editorially revised for clarity.
    Section 172.202. We are proposing to revise paragraphs (a)(2), 
(a)(5) and (b). In paragraph (a)(2), we are proposing to require the 
subsidiary hazard class or subsidiary division number(s) to be entered 
in parentheses following the primary hazard class or division number on 
shipping papers. This requirement is currently required only for 
transportation by vessel. This proposed requirement responds to three 
petitions for rulemaking, P-1363, P-1398 and P-1402. One petitioner (P-
1363) stated that the lack of such a requirement poses problems for 
motor carriers with regard to complying with segregation, separation 
and placarding requirements, as well as posing a safety hazard. The 
petitioner pointed out that when the hazardous materials being 
transported include a subsidiary hazard such as ``dangerous when wet'' 
or a subsidiary hazard requiring more stringent requirements than the 
primary hazard, there is no indication of the subsidiary hazards on the 
shipping papers and no indication of the subsidiary risks on placards. 
The petitioner stated that when motor vehicles are being loaded at a 
dock, labels are not enough to alert hazardous materials employees 
loading the vehicles or emergency responders of the subsidiary risks of 
materials in the vehicle.
    Two petitions (P-1398 and P-1402) were specific to Division 4.3 
materials. The petitioners requested that we require the shipping paper 
to contain the words ``dangerous when wet'' following the basic 
description for hazardous materials classed as Division 4.3 or having a 
Division 4.3 subsidiary hazard. The petitioners stated that the 
additional information would aid emergency responders by more clearly 
identifying the hazard.
    We agree with the petitioners with regard to their request to 
require that subsidiary hazard class or subsidiary division number(s) 
be entered on the shipping paper. Thus, we are proposing to add a 
requirement to identify all subsidiary risks of a hazardous material on 
the shipping paper. We do not agree, however, with the suggestion to 
adopt the same requirement for the primary hazard class. We believe 
that this is unnecessary because the primary hazard is clearly 
identified on shipping papers by the division number as part of the 
basic description. We also do not agree with the petitioner's (P-1363) 
suggestion to provide an exception from the proposed requirement to 
include the subsidiary hazard on shipping papers when the subsidiary 
hazard is identified in the proper shipping name (for example, 
``Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s.''). This suggested approach would be 
inconsistent with the UN Recommendations and would result in the 
addition of a domestic exception that would not enhance hazard 
communication and could also lead to frustrated international shipments 
while unnecessarily complicating the HMR.
    We are also proposing to revise paragraph (a)(5) regarding the 
indication on shipping papers of the total quantity of hazardous 
materials. The proposed requirement, which is currently optional for 
all modes of transportation other than vessel, would make it mandatory 
for shippers to indicate on shipping papers the types of packages, such 
as drums, boxes, jerricans, etc., being used to transport hazardous 
materials by all modes of transportation. This requirement is 
consistent with international standards. We invite comments on costs, 
benefits, and complications that could result from adoption of this 
requirement. For example, certain electronic shipping paper programs, 
materials transported under a single basic description that are 
packaged in more than one type of packaging possibly would need to be 
listed more than once on the shipping paper. Alternatively, alterations 
to those programs may be necessary to provide space required to list 
more than one type of package for a single basic description. 
Therefore, we request comments addressing these issues, including 
suggestions to minimize any impacts associated with this proposed 
change, such as providing an extended transition period. For the 
purpose of consolidation, we would also transfer to this paragraph the 
existing additional requirements for transportation by vessel currently 
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    In addition, paragraph (b) would be revised to allow, as an 
alternative to the basic description sequence currently required in 
this paragraph, the identification number to be listed first on 
shipping papers and the proper shipping name to be listed following the 
hazard class and subsidiary risk. Noting that international standards 
will allow both sequences, we request comments specific to whether we 
should incorporate this amendment as an alternative for all shipments 
to, from, or within the U.S., or whether we should allow it for 
international shipments only. We also ask for comments addressing the 
impact this proposed amendment may have on emergency response training.
    Section 172.203. We are proposing to remove and relocate paragraphs 
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3) and (i)(6). With adoption of the proposal to 
indicate types of packagings on shipping papers in Sec.  172.202, we 
would consolidate the four vessel requirements in Sec.  172.203(i) by 
moving them to the description requirements in Sec.  172.202(a)(5). The 
paragraphs address additional shipping paper requirements for the 
identification of the type, number and gross mass of packagings, and 
the identification of subsidiary hazards consistent with international 
standards. The current paragraphs (i)(4) and (i)(5) would be 
redesignated (i)(1) and (i)(2).
    Section 172.301. Paragraph (a)(1) would be revised to reflect the 
proposed new marking requirement in Sec.  172.315 for packagings 
containing limited quantities of hazardous materials. Packagings 
containing limited quantities would no longer require the proper 
shipping name on the packagings, but would be required to be marked in 
accordance with the proposed Sec.  172.315 marking requirement that 
consists of an identification number placed within a diamond. (See 
Sec.  172.315).
    Section 172.312. A new paragraph (c)(6) would be added to allow 
packages containing liquid infectious substances in primary receptacles 
not exceeding 50 ml (1.7 oz) to be excepted from the requirements in 
Sec.  172.312(a). Section 172.312(a) requires liquid hazardous 
materials packaged in non-bulk combination packagings to be packed with 
closures upward and to be legibly marked with orientation markings.
    Section 172.315. A new section, Sec.  172.315, would be added as a 
new marking requirement for packagings containing limited quantities of 
hazardous materials. This section would require such packagings to be 
marked with the identification (ID) number placed within a diamond. 
Marking the proper shipping name on limited quantity packagings would 
not be required. The line forming the diamond would be required to be 
at least 2 mm thick and the height of the ID number no less than 6 mm. 
For packagings containing more than one limited quantity of hazardous 
materials with different ID numbers, the packaging would be required to 
be marked with either individual diamonds bearing a single ID number, 
or a single diamond large enough to include each applicable ID number. 
The marking would be required to be durable, legible and of a size 
relative to the packaging as to be readily visible.
    Section 172.323. A new section, Sec.  172.323, would be added to 
incorporate an air eligibility marking requirement into the HMR for all 
non-bulk packages offered for transportation or transported by 
aircraft. The marking would certify compliance with all applicable air 
transport package requirements, including pressure differential 
requirements, package markings and labels, inner packaging limits, 
selection of appropriate types of packagings, use of closure 
instructions for inner packagings, application of the cargo aircraft 
handling label (when applicable), and proper classification.
    The ICAO has adopted this requirement in the 2003-2004 edition of 
the ICAO Technical Instructions, and a number of packaging vendors and 
military shippers are currently marking packagings to indicate that 
they meet the additional air requirements through the use of an air 
eligibility symbol, such as we are proposing, or by use of the 
statement ``Air Eligible.'' In addition to consistency with the ICAO 
Technical Instructions, we believe that the use of an air eligibility 
mark would be beneficial in heightening shipper awareness and 
responsibility for meeting the additional air transport package 
requirements. Adoption of this requirement would reduce the inadvertent 
acceptance for transportation by aircraft of packages that conform only 
to highway, rail or vessel requirements.
    The shipper would be responsible for the application of the 
marking, but would not be required to physically place it on the 
package. The marking could be applied by using a durable sticker or 
label, preprinting it on the packaging, or drawing it on the package by 
hand. The marking would be required to be durable, legible, and of such 
size relative to the packaging as to be readily visible. Preprinting by 
the package manufacturer would require the manufacturer and the shipper 
to closely coordinate to ensure that the package meets the applicable 
air transport requirements. The shipper would be responsible for 
ensuring that the package meets the applicable air transport 
requirements.
    Section 172.411. We are proposing to revise the section heading and 
paragraphs (b) and (d), and to add new paragraphs (e) and (f). In the 
June 21, 2001 HM-215D final rule, we removed the requirement to 
differentiate between primary and subsidiary labels by requiring the 
class number to be displayed on both types of labels. The primary 
explosive label requires the appropriate division number and 
compatibility group to be displayed, but the explosive subsidiary label 
does not. This disparity was an oversight, and we are proposing to 
correct this section by adding the pictorial of the explosive 
subsidiary label and revising the text accordingly.
    Section 172.504. Based on a telephone call we received from a 
shipper, paragraph (g) would be editorially revised by adding a 
clarification emphasizing the distinction between the words ``explosive 
articles'' and ``explosive substances.'' The commenter stated that the 
paragraph is often misinterpreted because the two phrases are not 
understood as having different meanings.

Part 173

    Section 173.2a. In paragraph (b), the second line of the title of 
the Precedence of Hazard Table is editorially revised to include the 
word ``division.'' In addition, the Table is revised for the first 
three entries by inserting ``4.3'' under the Division 4.3 column to 
indicate that Division 4.3 takes precedence over Class 3 when 
classifying a material having more than one hazard.
    Section 173.21. In paragraph (f)(3)(ii), we are proposing to update 
the location reference to the control temperature requirements in the 
IMDG Code to its current location in Chapter 7.7.
    Section 173.22. We are proposing to revise paragraph (a)(4) to 
clarify that, in addition to complying with the Part 178 requirements, 
the shipper is responsible for ensuring that packages comply with the 
Part 173 requirements. This revision is consistent with the proposed 
amendments to Sec.  173.24a relative to closures, and to Sec.  173.27 
relative to packages intended for air transport.
    Section 173.24. A new paragraph (b)(4) would be added and paragraph 
(f)(1) would be revised. Paragraph (b)(4) would be revised by adding 
general requirements applicable to the integrity of packagings. The 
revision would amend the requirement that packagings must be closed in 
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closure instructions provided by the manufacturer. Paragraph (f)(1) 
would be revised to address requirements for the construction and 
design of closures.
    Section 173.25. In paragraph (a)(2), for the marking requirements 
pertaining to overpacks, we are proposing to include the air 
eligibility marking as proposed in Sec.  172.323.
    Section 173.27. We are proposing to revise paragraph (e) and add a 
new paragraph (i).
    Paragraph (e) would be revised to require packagings with plastic 
and metal inner packagings to be packaged using absorbent material when 
Packing Group I or II liquids of Class 3, 4 or 8 or Division 5.1, 5.2 
or 6.1 are offered for transport by passenger or cargo aircraft. 
Currently, the requirement to use absorbent material applies to Packing 
Group I and II materials when offered for transport by passenger 
aircraft, and to Packing Group I materials when offered for transport 
by cargo aircraft. We are proposing to also apply this requirement to 
Packing Group II materials offered for transport by cargo aircraft. 
Existing absorbent material requirements apply when inner packagings 
are constructed of glass or earthenware. The absorbent material 
requirement currently does not apply to Division 5.2 liquids. Various 
air carriers are currently imposing such a requirement, and it has been 
adopted in the 2003-2004 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions, 
effective January 1, 2003. Therefore, offerors and shippers will be 
required to meet these requirements when air transport is in accordance 
with the ICAO Technical Instructions regardless of whether the 
requirements are incorporated into the HMR.
    We are proposing to add a new paragraph (i) to refer the reader to 
proposed new section Sec.  172.323 for the air eligibility marking 
requirement for packagings containing hazardous materials being 
transported by aircraft. See Sec.  172.323 for the discussion on this 
proposed requirement.
    Section 173.62. In Sec.  173.62, in the paragraph (b) Explosives 
Table, the entry ``UN0503'' would be added for assignment to the 
packing instruction P135. UN0503 is assigned to the proper shipping 
name ``Air bag inflators, or Air bag modules, or Seat-belt 
pretensioners,'' Division 1.4G (also see Sec.  172.101, HMT). The Class 
9 ``Air bag inflators, or Air bag modules, or Seat-belt pretensioners'' 
entry would continue to be packaged in accordance with Sec.  173.166.
    In addition, in paragraph (c), in the Explosives Packing 
Instructions Table, in the first column, for the packing instruction 
entry 112(b), in the last sentence, the obsolete ID number, ``UN 
0223,'' would be removed. The entry was removed from the Sec.  172.101 
Table in a separate rulemaking.
    Section 173.115. In paragraphs (d) and (e), we are proposing to 
amend the regulatory text that describes ``non-liquefied compressed 
gas'' and ``liquefied compressed gas.'' The proposed amendment would 
revise the reference temperature from 20 [deg]C to -50 [deg]C, 
consistent with internationally accepted definitions for gases and 
consistent with the twelfth edition of the UN Recommendations.
    We are also proposing to divide compressed liquefied gases into 
high and low pressure categories. The UN Subcommittee revised the 
terminology for gases to align them with the terminology used in the 
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 10286. 
This standard establishes the terminology applicable to gas cylinders 
and provides definitions for gases. The proposed regulatory text would 
affect 11 entries in the Sec.  172.101 Table by removing the word 
``compressed'' from the proper shipping names. Under a separate 
rulemaking, we will address whether the affected gases should be 
reassigned to more appropriate packagings sections, such as revising 
the packaging authorization from Sec.  173.302 to Sec.  173.304 in 
Column (8B) in the Sec.  172.101 Table. We will also address the use of 
the high- and low-pressure compressed liquefied gas designations.
    Sections 173.152, 173.153 and 173.154. The following sections would 
be revised by increasing the inner packaging net capacity limit for 
Packing Group III liquids from 4 L (1.1 gallons) to 5 L (1.3 gallons): 
Sec.  173.152(b)(2), exceptions for Division 5.1 oxidizers and Division 
5.2 organic peroxides; Sec.  173.153(b)(1), exceptions for Division 6.1 
poisonous materials; and Sec.  173.154(b)(2), exceptions for Class 8 
corrosive materials. Section 173.152(b)(4)(ii) would also be revised by 
raising the net capacity of inner packagings containing PG II flammable 
liquids in polyester resin kits from 1 L (0.3 gallons) to 5 L (1.3 
gallons) each.
    Section 173.159. A new sentence would be added to paragraph (a) 
requiring packagings for certain batteries to include an acid/alkali 
proof liner or a supplementary packaging with sufficient strength and 
adequate sealant to prevent leakage of electrolyte fluid in the event 
of spillage. This requirement would apply to packagings transported by 
aircraft and containing electric storage batteries with electrolyte 
acid or alkaline corrosive battery fluid.
    A new paragraph (d)(4) would be added to require non-spillable 
batteries, that are excepted from all other requirements of the HMR, to 
meet the condition that at a temperature of 55 [deg]C (131 [deg]F), the 
electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case and there is 
no free, unabsorbed liquid in the battery.
    Section 173.161. We are proposing to revise this section to specify 
the packaging requirements for chemical and first aid kits consistent 
with international standards.
    Section 173.166. This section would be revised consistent with the 
proposed removal of the Division 2.2 entry for ``Air bag inflators, 
compressed gas or Air bag modules, compressed gas or Seat-belt 
pretensioners, compressed gas,'' UN3353 (see Sec.  172.101, HMT). We 
are proposing in this section to authorize reclassification to Class 9 
without further testing for air bag inflators, air bag modules and 
pretensioners currently approved for transportation as Division 2.2.
    Section 173.185. Paragraphs (e)(4) and (e)(7) would be revised and 
a new paragraph (k) would be added. We are proposing to combine 
paragraphs (e)(4) and (e)(5) into one paragraph, (e)(4), and to remove 
and reserve paragraph (e)(5).
    The proposed revised paragraph (e)(4) would allow the use of 
dividers or other suitable means as alternative methods to inner 
packagings for effective means of preventing short circuits of lithium 
cells and batteries.
    Based on a comment that was beyond the scope of the HM-215D final 
rule, we are proposing to revise paragraph (e)(7) by applying the 
prohibition to offer for transportation or transport certain cells and 
batteries to only those with a liquid cathode containing sulfur 
dioxide, sulfuryl chloride or thionyl chloride. Currently, any cell or 
battery with a cell that has been discharged to the extent that the 
open circuit voltage is less than 2 volts, or less than two-thirds of 
the open circuit voltage of the fully charged cell, whichever is less, 
is prohibited from being offered for transportation or transported. We 
have included sulfuryl chloride in this proposal and specifically 
request comments on whether these types of batteries exist to determine 
whether it is necessary to include sulfuryl chloride batteries and 
cells in this amendment. The UN Recommendations do not include this 
prohibition. The reduced voltage condition was included in the HMR to 
address lithium sulfur dioxide, sulfuryl chloride and lithium thionyl 
chloride primary batteries on the basis of safety issues with low-
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hazards in transportation when the sulfur dioxide is depleted. The 
depletion can cause the removal or breakdown of the passivation film on 
the lithium anode which could result in a undesirable exothermic 
reaction of the lithium metal and the electrolyte solvent leading to 
high temperatures, cell venting, cell rupture, and fires. In addition, 
a new paragraph (k) would be added to allow batteries with a mass of 12 
kg or greater and having strong, impact-resistant outer casings to be 
packed in strong outer packagings, protective enclosures, or unpacked 
on pallets. Packaging in this manner for transportation by cargo-only 
aircraft would be permitted only with the approval of the Associate 
Administrator.
    Additional amendments to the requirements for lithium batteries are 
being addressed in a separate rulemaking, under Docket HM-224C (NPRM 
published on April 2, 2002, 67 FR 15510). One of the proposals under 
Docket HM-224C addresses a reorganization of Sec.  173.185. Any 
amendments adopted in either final rule will be reflected in the other.
    Section 173.216. We are proposing to move the exceptions for 
asbestos in paragraph (b) to a new special provision (see Special 
Provision 156 in Sec.  172.102). Paragraph (b) excepts asbestos 
immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial binder material and also 
excepts asbestos contained in manufactured products. We understand that 
because the exception is located in Sec.  173.216 and referenced in 
Column (7) of the HMT for non-bulk packagings, the exception appears to 
be limited to non-bulk packagings. To clarify the applicability, we are 
proposing to remove and reserve paragraph (b) and transfer the 
exception to the proposed new Special Provision 156. The exception will 
continue to apply to three entries, ``Blue asbestos (Crocidolite) or 
Brown asbestos (amosite, mysorite),'' UN2212, ``White asbestos 
(chrysotile, actinolite, anthohyllite, tremolite),'' UN2590, and 
``Asbestos,'' NA2212.
    Section 173.218. Paragraph (a) introductory text would be revised 
and paragraph (b) would be removed. Paragraph (a) introductory text 
would be editorially revised to reflect the proposed relocation of the 
requirement currently contained in paragraph (b). In the current 
paragraph (b), the requirement for the maximum temperature at which 
fish meal or fish scrap may not be offered for transportation would be 
revised from 49 [deg]C (120 [deg]F) to 35 [deg]C (95 [deg]F), or 5 
[deg]C (41 [deg]F) above ambient temperature, whichever is higher, and 
relocated to proposed Special Provision 155 (see Sec.  172.102).
    Section 173.220. We are proposing to add a new paragraph to include 
additional requirements for certain engines and vehicles. The current 
paragraph (e) would be redesignated (f) and the new paragraph would 
become paragraph (e). The new paragraph would include several 
additional requirements for internal combustion engines and vehicles 
equipped with certain devices when transported by aircraft or vessel. 
When engines are shipped separately, we are proposing that all fuel, 
coolant or hydraulic systems in or on the engine must be drained as far 
as practicable, must have disconnected fluid pipes sealed with leak-
proof caps that are positively retained, and any installed theft-
protection devices, radio communications equipment or navigational 
systems must be disabled.
    Section 173.223. We are proposing to add a new packaging section, 
Sec.  173.223, for musk xylene. Currently, the authorized packaging 
section, Sec.  173.214, for musk xylene requires approval by the 
Associate Administrator. We are proposing to add a new section that is 
consistent with the UN packing instruction P409 assigned to musk 
xylene, so that approval by the Associate Administrator will no longer 
be necessary.
    Section 173.224. In paragraph (b)(4), the incorrect reference for 
bulk packaging authorizations, Sec.  173.225(d), would be corrected to 
read Sec.  173.225(e). In the Self-Reactive Materials Table following 
paragraph (b)(7), five entries in Column (1) would be revised and four 
new entries would be added. The five revised entries appear first as 
``removes'' and then ``adds'' in the regulatory text section of this 
NPRM. For the entry ``2,2'-Azodi(isobutryonitrile) as a water based 
paste,'' the misaligned column entries would be corrected. A new Note 4 
would be added following the table for assignment to the new entry ``2-
Diazo-1Naphthol sulphonic acid ester mixture, Type D.''
    Section 173.225. We are proposing to amend the paragraph (b) 
Organic Peroxide Table, the Notes following the Table, and paragraphs 
(e)(3)(xii) and (e)(5).
    The proposed amendments to the Organic Peroxide Table include the 
addition of bulk and IBC packaging authorizations for certain entries, 
the addition of several new entries and various corrections to certain 
entries.
    Note 9 following the Table would be revised by correcting the 
paragraph reference ``(e)(3)(ii)'' to read ``(e)(3)(xii).'' A new Note 
27 would be added for the proposed entry ``Peroxyacetic acid, 
distilled, Type F, stabilized,'' UN3110. A new Note 28 would be added 
to clarify that ``Peroxyacetic acid'' and Peracetic acid'' are 
synonymous.
    Paragraph (e)(3)(xii) would be revised to clarify that DOT 
Specification 57 portable tanks are not subject to any other 
requirements in paragraph (e).
    We are also proposing to move the approval provisions currently 
contained in the Sec.  172.102(c)(4) Table 2, Special Provision IB52, 
to paragraph (e)(5). We believe this is a more appropriate section for 
the approval provisions, which we are proposing to expand to provide 
for the use of IBCs other than those indicated in the IB52 Table when 
approved by the Associate Administrator.
    Section 173.244. We are proposing to revise paragraph (c) by adding 
a clarification that UN portable tanks are also authorized for use if a 
T code is specified in Column (7) of the HMT for the specific hazardous 
material.
    Section 173.306. We are proposing to revise the paragraph heading 
in Sec.  173.306(f) by adding the proper shipping name ``Articles, 
pressurized, pneumatic or hydraulic containing non-flammable gas.'' The 
revision is based on the proper shipping name replacing the domestic 
entry ``Accumulators, pressurized, pneumatic or hydraulic (containing 
non-flammable gas),'' which was removed in HM-215D published on June 
21, 2001. We received telephone calls requesting the addition to the 
paragraph heading to clarify the intent of the paragraph.
    We are also proposing to add a new paragraph (j) to reference the 
exception for certain compressed gases in Sec.  173.307.
    Section 173.307. We are proposing to add a new paragraph (a)(5) to 
except Division 2.2 gas aerosols with a capacity of not more than 50 ml 
and with a pressure not exceeding 970 kPa (141 psig) from the HMR.
    Section 173.422. We are proposing to revise the certification 
statements in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) to reflect the 
updated proper shipping names and UN identification numbers currently 
authorized in the Sec.  172.101 Table for excepted packages of 
radioactive materials.

Part 175

    Section 175.10. We are proposing to revise paragraph (a)(25) to 
allow two small CO2 cartridges fitted in self-inflating life 
jackets and two spare cartridges to be carried by a passenger or crew 
member in checked or carry-on

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baggage. Currently, paragraph (a)(25) allows, with the approval of the 
aircraft operator, one small carbon dioxide cylinder fitted into a 
self-inflating life-jacket, plus one spare cartridge.
    We are also proposing to add a new paragraph (c) to extend the 
paragraph (a) exceptions from the HMR to aircraft operators when 
transporting baggage that has been inadvertently separated from a 
passenger or crew member before reaching its final destination.
    Section 175.30. We are proposing to add a new paragraph (a)(5) 
requiring that the proposed air eligibility marking requirement in 
Sec.  172.323 must be met before a person may accept hazardous 
materials for transportation by aircraft.
    Section 175.90. We are proposing to revise paragraphs (b) and (c). 
Paragraph (b) would be revised to include amendments relative to an 
aircraft operator's responsibility concerning packagings, baggage or 
cargo that have become contaminated by leaking hazardous materials. 
This proposal is consistent with the 2003-2004 edition of the ICAO 
Technical Instructions and is in response to a National Transportation 
Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation (A-96-30) issued to the Federal 
Aviation Administration. This NTSB recommendation resulted from an 
incident involving an undeclared shipment of a hydrogen peroxide 
solution that leaked, resulting in injuries to airline personnel and a 
potential fire hazard aboard a passenger aircraft. Paragraph (c) 
prohibits a person from placing a damaged packaging aboard an aircraft. 
We are proposing to revise the paragraph by including the words 
``baggage or cargo'' when referring to a damaged or leaking packaging.

Part 176

    Section 176.27. In paragraph (c)(2), we are proposing to remove the 
words ``of 49 CFR 176.27(c)'' at the end of the certification statement 
and add the words ``of 49 CFR'' or ``of the IMDG Code.''
    Section 176.63. We are proposing to add a new paragraph (f) to 
include the conditions for the authorized stowage of containers on 
board hatchless container ships.
    Section 176.83. We are proposing to add a new paragraph (l) to 
include the requirements for the segregation of containers on board 
hatchless container ships.
    Section 176.84. In the paragraph (b) Table of Provisions, we are 
proposing to add nine new provisions (codes) for certain stowage and 
segregation requirements for hazardous materials that are transported 
by vessel. The terms ``separated from'' and ``away from'' in the 
proposed codes are defined in Sec.  176.83 of the HMR.
    Code 124 would be added for assignment to the proposed new entry 
``Ammonium nitrate emulsion or Ammonium nitrate suspension or Ammonium 
nitrate gel, intermediate for blasting explosives,'' UN3375 and would 
require the material to be stowed ``separated from'' bromates.
    Code 125 would be added for assignment to the proposed new entry 
``Chlorosilanes, toxic, corrosive, flammable, n.o.s.,'' UN3362 and 
would require segregation to be the same as for flammable liquids; 
however, those materials also would be required to be ``away from'' 
flammable solids.
    Code 126 would be added for assignment to the five current UN1950 
aerosol entries and would require segregation to be the same as for 
Class 9 miscellaneous hazardous materials.
    Code 127 would be added for assignment to ``5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-
trinitro-m-xy-xylene,'' UN2956 and would require packagings carrying a 
subsidiary risk of Class 1 (explosives) to be segregated as required 
for Class 1, Division 1.3.
    Code 128 would be added for assignment to ``Fish meal, 
stabilized,'' UN2216 and ``Fish meal, unstabilized,'' UN1374 and would 
require stowage to be in accordance with the IMDG Code, sub-section 
7.1.10.3.
    Code 129 would be added for assignment to ``Radioactive material, 
low specific activity (LSA-I) non fissile or fissile-excepted,'' UN2912 
(the international entry); ``Radioactive material, low specific 
activity, n.o.s. or Radioactive material, LSA, n.o.s.,'' UN2912 (the 
domestic entry); ``Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-II) 
non fissile or fissile-excepted, ``UN3321; and ``Radioactive material, 
low specific activity (LSA-III) non fissile or fissile excepted,'' 
UN3322. This code would require stowage to be in accordance with 
Stowage Category A, with certain exceptions noted.
    Code 130 would be added for assignment to ``Radioactive material, 
Type A package non-special form, non fissile or fissile-excepted,'' 
UN2915 to require Stowage Category A. Certain exceptions are noted.
    Code 131 would be added for assignment to ``Radioactive material, 
Type A package, fissile non-special form,'' UN3327 to require Stowage 
Category A, with certain exceptions noted.
    Code 132 would be added for assignment to ``Uranium hexafluoride, 
fissile (with more than 1 percent U-235),'' UN2977; ``Uranium 
hexafluoride, fissile excepted or non-fissile,'' UN2978; ``Radioactive 
material, uranium hexafluoride, fissile,'' UN2977; and ``Radioactive 
material, uranium hexafluoride non fissile or fissile-excepted,'' 
UN2978. This code requires stowage to be in accordance with Stowage 
Category A and note that any supplementary requirements specified in 
the transport documents must be considered.
    Section 176.140. The reference to the IMDG Code in paragraph (b) 
would be updated by removing the wording ``General Introduction.''
    Section 176.170. Paragraph (b) would be removed and reserved. For 
alignment with a revision made in Amendment 31 of the IMDG Code, we are 
removing the requirement that prohibits freight containers exceeding 6 
m (20 feet) in length from carrying more than 5000 kg (11,023 pounds) 
net explosive weight of most explosive substances. This provision was 
removed from the IMDG Code because it placed an inconsistent and 
unnecessary restriction on containers exceeding 6 m (20 foot) in length 
while placing no such restriction on smaller containers.
    Sections 176.410 and 176.415. We are proposing to update these 
sections for consistency with international standards and with the 
prior removal of ammonium nitrate fertilizer proper shipping names from 
the HMR.

Part 178

    Section 178.2. Paragraph (c)(1)(ii) would be revised by clarifying 
the information that the packaging manufacturer and each subsequent 
distributor are required to provide to packaging users.
    Section 178.274. Based on a telephone call we received, in 
paragraph (j)(6), the size of the ``NOT FOR RAIL TRANSPORT'' marking 
would be revised from 20 cm (8 inches) to no less than 10 cm (4 inches) 
in height. We agree with the commenter's reasoning that 8 inches is 
excessive for portable tanks in that it could require a decal as long 
as 14 feet, 3 inches.
    Section 178.705. We are proposing to correct the paragraph 
(c)(1)(iv)(A) wall thickness table for metal IBCs. During the 
typesetting process of the HM-215D final rule (66 FR 33316), published 
on June 21, 2001, the headings for the IBC types were misaligned, and 
we are proposing to correct them as presented in the HM-215D NPRM (65 
FR 63294) published on October 23, 2000.
    Section 178.812. In Sec.  178.812(b)(1), we are proposing to add 
the words ``with the load being evenly distributed,'' consistent with 
the wording in Sec.  178.812(b)(2). This text is

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necessary to clarify that the test must not be conducted with the load 
unequally applied to an individual lifting device.

Part 180

    Section 180.350. We are amending Sec.  180.350 by revising the 
section heading from ``Applicability'' to ``Applicability and 
definitions'' and by adding definitions for ``Remanufactured IBCs,'' 
``Repaired IBCs'' and ``Routine Maintenance of IBCs.''
    Section 180.352. Two paragraphs would be revised and one new 
paragraph would be added. Paragraph (d)(1)(i) would be revised to 
specify that a repaired IBC must be retested and inspected in 
accordance with the applicable requirements in this section. Paragraph 
(f) would be revised to require that a record of such tests performed 
on repaired IBCs must be kept by the IBC owner or lessee. Finally, a 
new paragraph (d)(1)(iv) would be added to specify a requirement for 
marking repaired IBCs.
    Section 180.605. Paragraph (k) would be revised to restore the 
inadvertently omitted inspection and test marking requirements for 
Specification DOT 51, 56, 57 and 60 portable tanks. The text, which was 
previously located in Sec.  173.32, was omitted during the process of 
consolidating certain requirements and moving them to part 180 in the 
final rule, HM-215D, published June 21, 2001. For the height of the 
marking when displayed on the portable tank, we are also proposing to 
revise the ``0.5 inches'' conversion for 12 mm to ``0.47'' inches 
consistent with Sec.  178.3.

IV. Rulemaking Analyses and Notices

A. Executive Order 12866 and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures

    This proposed rule is not considered a significant regulatory 
action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and, therefore, was 
not reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This proposed rule 
is not considered a significant rule under the Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures of the Department of Transportation [44 FR 11034]. Benefits 
resulting from the adoption of the amendments in this proposed rule 
include enhanced transportation safety resulting from the consistency 
of domestic and international hazard communications and continued 
access to foreign markets by domestic shippers of hazardous materials. 
This proposed rule applies to offerors and carriers of hazardous 
materials, such as chemical manufacturers, chemical users and 
suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors, battery 
manufacturers, radiopharmaceutical companies, and training companies.
    The majority of amendments in this proposed rule should result in 
cost savings and ease the regulatory compliance burden for shippers 
engaged in domestic and international commerce, including trans-border 
shipments within North America. For example, cost savings will be 
realized by shippers and carriers as a result of the following:

--Eliminating the differences between proper shipping names, UN number 
assignments and hazard classification, including subsidiary hazards, 
between the HMR and international regulations. As a result of these 
changes, shippers and carriers would not have to re-mark or repackage 
hazardous materials that are offered in both domestic and international 
transportation. Shipping papers would not need to be revised when 
shipping descriptions differ in domestic and international regulations.
--Providing certain exceptions including a placarding exception for 
sulfur and molten sulfur when the UN number is displayed on bulk 
packagings, and providing a packaging exception for large hard-cased 
robust lithium batteries.

    We would authorize a delayed effective date and a one-year 
transition period to allow for training of employees and to ease any 
burden on entities affected by the amendments.
    We recognize that there may be costs associated with the proposed 
Sec.  172.202(a)(5) amendment requiring the type of packaging(s) to be 
entered on shipping papers. We believe that the proposed one-year 
transition period should minimize any costs; however, we are 
specifically requesting comments addressing the impact that the 
proposed amendment may have on businesses. Additionally, we are 
requesting suggestions to minimize any adverse impact, such as 
providing an extended transition period.
    Many companies involved in domestic, as well as global operations, 
would realize economic benefits as a result of the adoption of 
amendments in this rulemaking. If the proposed changes are not adopted, 
U.S. companies will be at an economic disadvantage by being forced to 
comply with a dual system of regulations. The total net increase in 
costs to businesses in implementing this rulemaking is considered to be 
so minimal as to not warrant preparation of a regulatory impact 
analysis or regulatory evaluation.

B. Executive Order 13132

    This proposed rule has been analyzed in accordance with the 
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 13132 
(``Federalism''). This proposed rule preempts State, local and Indian 
tribe requirements but does not propose any regulation that has 
substantial direct effects on the States, the relationship between the 
national government and the States, or the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, the 
consultation and funding requirements of Executive Order 13132 do not 
apply.
    The Federal hazardous material transportation law, 49 U.S.C. 5101-
5127, contains an express preemption provision (49 U.S.C. 5125(b)) that 
preempts State, local, and Indian tribe requirements on certain covered 
subjects. Covered subjects are:
    (1) The designation, description, and classification of hazardous 
materials;
    (2) The packing, repacking, handling, labeling, marking, and 
placarding of hazardous materials;
    (3) The preparation, execution, and use of shipping documents 
related to hazardous materials and requirements related to the number, 
contents, and placement of those documents;
    (4) The written notification, recording, and reporting of the 
unintentional release in transportation of hazardous; or
    (5) The design, manufacture, fabrication, marking, maintenance, 
recondition, repair, or testing of a packaging or container 
represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in 
transporting hazardous material.
    This proposed rule addresses covered subject items (1), (2), (3), 
and (5) above and would preempt State, local, and Indian tribe 
requirements not meeting the ``substantively the same'' standard. This 
proposed rule is necessary to incorporate changes adopted in 
international standards, effective January 1, 2003. If the changes in 
this proposed rule are not adopted in the HMR, U.S. companies, 
including numerous small entities competing in foreign markets, would 
be at an economic disadvantage. These companies would be forced to 
comply with a dual system of regulations. The changes proposed in this 
rulemaking are intended to avoid this result. Federal hazardous 
materials transportation law provides at section 5125(b)(2) that, if 
DOT issues a regulation concerning any of the covered subjects, DOT 
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determine and publish in the Federal Register the effective date of 
Federal preemption. The effective date may not be earlier than the 90th 
day following the date of issuance of the final rule and not later than 
two years after the date of issuance. We propose that the effective 
date of Federal preemption be 90 days from the date of publication of a 
final rule in the Federal Register.

C. Executive Order 13175

    This proposed rule was analyzed in accordance with the principles 
and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175 (``Consultation and 
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments''). Because this proposed 
rule does not have tribal implications, does not impose substantial 
direct compliance costs, and is required by statute, the funding and 
consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 do not apply.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires an 
agency to review regulations to assess their impact on small entities, 
unless the agency determines that a rule is not expected to have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. This 
proposed rule would serve to facilitate the transportation of hazardous 
materials in international commerce by providing consistency with 
international standards. This proposed rule applies to offerors and 
carriers of hazardous materials, some of whom are small entities, such 
as chemical users and suppliers, packaging manufacturers, distributors, 
battery manufacturers, and training companies.
    As discussed above, under Executive Order 12866, the majority of 
amendments in this proposed rule should result in cost savings and ease 
the regulatory compliance burden for shippers engaged in domestic and 
international commerce, including trans-border shipments within North 
America.
    We recognize that there may be costs associated with the proposed 
Sec.  172.202(a)(5) amendment requiring the type of packaging(s) to be 
entered on shipping papers. We believe that the proposed one-year 
transition period should allow sufficient time to train employees and 
to ease any burden on small entities affected by the amendments. We are 
specifically requesting comments addressing the impact that the 
proposed amendment may have on businesses, including suggestions to 
minimize any adverse impact, such as incorporating an extended 
transition period.
    Many companies will realize economic benefits as a result of the 
proposed amendments. If the changes proposed in this NPRM are not 
adopted, U.S. companies, including small entities competing in foreign 
markets, will be forced to comply with a dual system of regulations to 
their economic disadvantage. Therefore, I certify that these proposed 
amendments will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. This certification is 
subject to modification as a result of a review of comments received in 
response to this proposed rulemaking.

E. Paperwork Reduction Act

    We submitted the information collection and recordkeeping 
requirements contained in this NPRM to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Section 1320.8(d). Title 5, Code of Federal 
Regulations requires us to provide interested members of the public and 
affected agencies an opportunity to comment on information collection 
and recordkeeping requests. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, no 
person must comply with an information collection requirement unless it 
has been approved by OMB and displays a valid OMB control number.
    Due to the new information collection requirement proposed in this 
NPRM for additional shipping paper documentation, we will be submitting 
a proposed new information collection to OMB for review and approval. 
This proposed new information collection, ``Subsidiary Hazard Class & 
Number/ Type of Packagings'', would be assigned an OMB control number 
after review and approval by OMB. There would be an increase in 
information collection and recordkeeping burdens under this new 
information collection, OMB Control Number 2137-xxxx due to additional 
information, (e.g., subsidiary hazard class or division number and 
number and type of packagings) proposed to be included on shipping 
papers under this rule. RSPA currently has an approved information 
collection under OMB Control Number 2137-0557, ``Approvals for 
Hazardous Materials'' with 25,605 burden hours and $562,837.40. There 
would be only minor editorial revisions for section designations, etc., 
and no change in the burden for OMB Control Number 2137-0557 proposed 
under this rule. There would be only minor editorial revisions for 
section designations, etc., and no change in the burden for OMB Control 
Number 2137-0557 proposed under this rule.
    We estimate that the new total information collection and 
recordkeeping burden resulting from the proposed additional information 
required on shipping papers would be:
``Subsidiary Hazard Class & Number/Type of Packagings'' (New 
Information Collection) OMB No. 2137-xxxx
    Total Annual Number of Respondents: 250,000.
    Total Annual Responses: 6,337,500.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 17,604.
    Total Annual Burden Cost: $216,705.
    Total Year Annual Burden Hours: 45,705.
    Total First Year Annual Start Up Cost: $1,115,992.
    There are minor editorial changes proposed under this rule; 
however, there is no increase in burden for this information collection 
approval proposed under this rule. We estimate that the proposed total 
information collection and recordkeeping burden as follows:
``Approvals for Hazardous Materials''
    OMB Number 2137-0557:
    Total Annual Number of Respondents: 3,523.
    Total Annual Responses: 3,874.8.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 25,605.
    Total Annual Burden Cost: $562,837.40.
    Requests for a copy of this information collection should be 
directed to Deborah Boothe or Glenn Foster, Office of Hazardous 
Materials Standards (DHM-10), Research and Special Programs 
Administration, Room 8422, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20590-0001, Telephone (202) 366-8553. Written comments should be 
addressed to the Dockets Unit identified in the Addresses section of 
this rulemaking. We should receive comments regarding information 
collection burdens prior to the close of the comment period identified 
in the DATES section of this rulemaking. We will publish a notice 
advising interested parties of the OMB control number for the new 
information collection when assigned by OMB.

F. Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)

    A regulation identifier number (RIN) is assigned to each regulatory 
action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations. The 
Regulatory Information Service Center publishes the Unified Agenda in 
April and October of each year. The RIN contained in the heading of 
this document can be used to cross-reference this action with the 
Unified Agenda.

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G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    This final rule does not impose unfunded mandates under the 
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. It does not result in costs of 
$100 million or more to either State, local or tribal governments, in 
the aggregate, or to the private sector, and is the least burdensome 
alternative that achieves the objective of the rule.

H. Environmental Assessment

    The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) requires 
Federal agencies to consider the consequences of major Federal actions 
and prepare a detailed statement on actions significantly affecting the 
quality of the human environment. We developed an assessment to 
determine the effects of these revisions on the environment and whether 
a more comprehensive environmental impact statement may be required. 
Our findings conclude that there are no significant environmental 
impacts associated with this proposed rule. Consistency in the 
regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials aids in the 
shipper's understanding of what is required and permits shippers to 
more easily comply with safety regulations and avoid the potential for 
environmental damage or contamination. For interested parties, an 
environmental assessment is available in the public docket.

List of Subjects

49 CFR Part 171

    Exports, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste, 
Imports, Incorporation by reference, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

49 CFR Part 172

    Education, Hazardous materials transportation, Hazardous waste, 
Labeling, Markings, Packaging and containers, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 173

    Hazardous materials transportation, Packaging and containers, 
Radioactive materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Uranium.

49 CFR Part 175

    Air carriers, Hazardous materials transportation, Radioactive 
materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 176

    Hazardous materials transportation, Maritime carriers, Radioactive 
materials, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 178

    Hazardous materials transportation, Motor vehicle safety, Packaging 
and containers, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

49 CFR Part 180

    Hazardous materials transportation, Motor carriers, Motor vehicle 
safety, Packaging and containers, Railroad safety, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements.
    In consideration of the foregoing, 49 CFR Chapter I is proposed to 
be amended as follows:

PART 171--GENERAL INFORMATION, REGULATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS

    1. The authority citation for part 171 would continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.

    2. In Sec.  171.7, in the paragraph (a)(3) table, the following 
changes would be made:
    a. Under the entry ``International Civil Aviation Organization 
(ICAO)'', the existing entry would be revised;
    b. Under the entry ``International Maritime Organization (IMO)'', 
the entry ``International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 1994 
Consolidated Edition, as amended by Amendment 29 (1998) (English 
edition)'' would be removed and one entry would be added in its place;
    c. Under the entry ``International Organization for 
Standardization'', a new entry would be added in alpha-numeric order; 
and
    d. Under the entry ``United Nations'', the entry ``UN 
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Eleventh Revised 
Edition (1999)'' would be revised.
    The revisions and additions would read as follows:


Sec.  171.7  Reference material.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Table of material incorporated by reference. * * *

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Source and name of material                                                        49 CFR reference
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
International Civil Aviation
 Organization (ICAO),
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Technical Instructions for the Safe  171.11; 172.202; 172.323; 172.401; 172.512; 172.602
 Transport of Dangerous Goods by
 Air (ICAO Technical Instructions),
 2003-2004 Edition.
International Maritime Organization
 (IMO),
International Maritime Dangerous     171.12; 172.401; 172.502; 173.21; 176.2; 176.5; 176.11; 176.27; 176.30
 Goods (IMDG Code), as amended by
 Amendment 31 (English Edition).
                                                                      * * * * * * *
International Organization for
 Standardization,
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
International Convention for the     176.63
 Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as
 amended, Chapter II-2/Regulation
 19.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
United Nations,
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
UN Recommendations on the Transport  172.401; 172.407; 172.502; 173.24
 of Dangerous Goods, Twelfth
 Revised Edition (2001).
 

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* * * * *
    3. In Sec.  171.8, in the definition ``Large packaging'', in 
paragraph (5), the wording ``UN Recommendations'' would be removed and 
``UN Recommendations, Chapter 6.6 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  
171.7)'' would be added in its place.
    4. In Sec.  171.11, paragraphs (c), (d)(5) and (d)(17) would be 
revised to read as follows:


Sec.  171.11  Use of ICAO Technical Instructions.

* * * * *
    (c) Is not a forbidden material or package according to Sec.  
173.21 of this subchapter; is not a forbidden material as designated in 
Column (3) of the Sec.  172.101 Table of this subchapter; is not 
forbidden on cargo aircraft as designated in Columns (9A) and (9B) of 
the Sec.  172.101 Table of this subchapter; and is not transported on 
passenger-carrying aircraft if forbidden on passenger-carrying aircraft 
in Column (9A) of the Sec.  172.102 Table.
    (d) * * *
    (5) For air bag inflators, air bag modules, or seat-belt 
pretensioners, the shipping paper description must conform to the 
requirements of Sec.  173.166(c) of this subchapter.
* * * * *
    (17) A self-reactive substance that is not identified by technical 
name in the Self-reactive Materials Table in Sec.  173.224(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii) of this 
subchapter. An organic peroxide that is not identified by a technical 
name in the Organic Peroxide Table in Sec.  173.225(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.128(d) of this 
subchapter.
    5. In Sec.  171.12, paragraph (b)(3) would be revised; in paragraph 
(b)(5), the first sentence would be revised; and paragraphs (b)(19) and 
(b)(20) would be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  171.12  Import and export shipments.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (3) A material that is designated as a hazardous material under 
this subchapter, but is not subject to the requirements of the IMDG 
Code (see Sec.  171.12 of this subchapter) may not be transported under 
the provisions of this section and is subject to the requirements of 
this subchapter. Examples of such materials include flammable gas 
powered vehicles and combustible liquids.
* * * * *
    (5) Except for IBCs and UN portable tanks intended for liquids or 
solids, bulk packagings must conform to the requirements of this 
subchapter. * * *
* * * * *
    (19) The shipping paper description for an air bag inflators, air 
bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner must conform to the requirements 
of Sec.  173.166 of this subchapter.
    (20) A self-reactive substance that is not identified by technical 
name in the Self-reactive Materials Table in Sec.  173.224(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii) of this 
subchapter. An organic peroxide that is not identified by a technical 
name in the Organic Peroxide Table in Sec.  173.225(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.128(d) of this 
subchapter.
    6. In Sec.  171.12a, paragraph (b)(18) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  171.12a  Canadian shipments and packagings.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (18) A self-reactive substance that is not identified by technical 
name in the Self-reactive Materials Table in Sec.  173.224(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.124(a)(2)(iii) of this 
subchapter.An organic peroxide that is not identified by a technical 
name in the Organic Peroxide Table in Sec.  173.225(b) of this 
subchapter must be approved by the Associate Administrator in 
accordance with the requirements of Sec.  173.128(d) of this 
subchapter.
    7. In Sec.  171.14, paragraphs (d) introductory text, (d)(1), 
(d)(2) introductory text, (d)(4) and (d)(5) would be revised, and 
paragraph (d)(6) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  171.14  Transitional provisions for implementing certain 
requirements.

* * * * *
    (d) A final rule published in the Federal Register on (INSERT 
PUBLICATION DATE OF FINAL RULE), effective October 1, 2003, resulted in 
revisions to this subchapter. During the transition period, until 
October 1, 2004, as provided in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, a 
person may elect to comply with either the applicable requirements of 
this subchapter in effect on September 30, 2003, or the requirements 
published in the (INSERT PUBLICATION DATE OF FINAL RULE) final rule.
    (1) Transition dates. The effective date of the final rule 
published on (INSERT PUBLICATION DATE OF FINAL RULE) is October 1, 
2003. A delayed compliance date of October 1, 2004 is authorized. On 
and after October 1, 2004, all applicable regulatory requirements 
adopted in the final rule in effect on October 1, 2003 must be met.
    (2) Intermixing old and new requirements. Marking, labeling, 
placarding, and shipping paper descriptions must conform to either the 
old requirements of this subchapter in effect on September 30, 2003, or 
the new requirements of this subchapter in the final rule without 
intermixing communication elements, except that intermixing is 
permitted, during the applicable transition period, for packaging, 
hazard communication, and handling provisions, as follows:
* * * * *
    (4) Until January 1, 2010, a hazardous material may be transported 
in an IM, IMO, or DOT Specification 51 portable tank in accordance with 
the T Codes (Special Provisions) assigned to a hazardous material in 
Column (7) of the Sec.  172.101 Table in effect on September 30, 2001.
    (5) Until October 1, 2007, proper shipping names that included the 
word ``inhibited'' prior to the June 21, 2001 final rule in effect on 
October 1, 2001 are authorized on packagings in place of the word 
``stabilized.'' Until October 1, 2007, proper shipping names that 
included the word ``compressed'' prior to the final rule published on 
(INSERT PUBLICATION DATE OF FINAL RULE) and effective on October 1, 
2003 may continue to be shown on packagings.
    (6) Until October 1, 2005, proper shipping names that did not 
identify specific isomers by numbers or letters preceding the chemical 
name prior to the final rule published on (INSERT PUBLICATION DATE OF 
FINAL RULE) and effective on October 1, 2003, may

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continue to be marked on packagings in place of the proper shipping 
names revised in the (INSERT PUBLICATION DATE OF FINAL RULE) final 
rule.

PART 172--HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION, AND 
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

    8. The authority citation for part 172 would continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.

    9. In Sec.  172.101, paragraph (c)(15) would be revised, and the 
Hazardous Materials Table would be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  172.101  Purpose and use of hazardous materials table.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (15) Unless a hydrate is specifically listed in the Table, a proper 
shipping name for the equivalent anhydrous substance may be used, if 
the hydrate meets the same hazard class or division, subsidiary risk(s) 
and packing group.
* * * * *

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                                                                            Sec.   172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
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                Hazardous                                                                           (8)  Packaging  (Sec.   173.***)       (9)  Quantity limitations     (10)  Vessel stowage
                materials       Hazard                                                         -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Symbols      descriptions    class or   Identification    PG     Label Codes       Special                                                Passenger       Cargo
                and proper     division       numbers                              provisions    Exceptions     Non-bulk        Bulk        aircraft/     aircraft      Location        Other
              shipping names                                                                                                                  rail          only
(1)          (2)............         (3)  (4)...........  (5)..  (6)............  (7).........  (8A)........  (8B)........  (8C)........  (9A)........  (9B)........  (10A).......  (10B)
------------
             [REMOVE]
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Air bag                 2.2  UN3353........  .....  2.2............  133.........  166.........  166.........  166.........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              inflators,
              compressed gas
              or Air bag
              modules,
              compressed gas
              or Seat-belt
              pretensioners,
              compressed gas.
             Air bag                1.4G  UN0503........  II...  1.4G...........  ............  166.........  166.........  166.........  Forbidden...  75 kg.......  02..........  24E
              inflators,
              pyrotechnic or
              Air bag
              modules,
              pyrotechnic or
              Seat-belt
              pretensioner,
              pyrotechnic.
             Air bag                   9  UN3268........  III..  9..............  ............  166.........  166.........  166.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........
              inflators,
              pyrotechnic or
              Air bag
              modules,
              pyrotechnic or
              Seat-belt
              pretensioner,
              pyrotechnic.
D..........  Ammonium                5.1  NA2072........  III..  5.1............  7, IB8......  152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  B...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate                                                                                                                                                                117
              fertilizers.
             Ammonium                5.1  UN2067........  III..  5.1............  52,IB8, IP3.  152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  B...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate                                                                                                                                                                117
              fertilizers;
              uniform non-
              segregating
              mixtures of
              ammonium
              nitrate with
              added matter
              which is
              inorganic and
              chemically
              inert towards
              ammonium
              nitrate, with
              not less than
              90 percent
              ammonium
              nitrate and
              not more than
              0.2 percent
              combustible
              material
              (including
              organic
              material
              calculated as
              carbon), or
              with more than
              70 percent but
              less than 90
              percent
              ammonium
              nitrate and
              not more than
              0.4 percent
              total
              combustible
              material.

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A, W.......  Ammonium                  9  UN2071........  III..  9..............  132, IB8....  155.........  213.........  240.........  200 kg......  200 kg......  A...........
              nitrate
              fertilizers:
              uniform non-
              segregating
              mixtures of
              nitrogen/
              phosphate or
              nitrogen/
              postash types
              or complete
              fertilizers of
              nitrogen/
              phosphate/
              postash type,
              with not more
              than 70
              percent
              ammonium
              nitrate and
              not more than
              0.4 percent
              total added
              combustible
              material or
              with not more
              than 45
              percent
              ammonium
              nitrate with
              unrestricted
              combustible
              material.
             Ammonium                5.1  NA2069........  III..  5.1............  10, IB8.....  152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  B...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate mixed                                                                                                                                                          117
              fertilizers.
             Ammonium                5.1  UN1942........  III..  5.1............  A1, A29,      152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate, with                                                        IB8, IP3.                                                                                         116
              not more than
              0.2 percent of
              combustible
              substances,
              including any
              organic
              substance
              calculated as
              carbon, to the
              exclusion of
              any other
              added
              substance.
             Boron                   2.3  UN1008........  .....  2.3............  2, B9, B14..  None........  302.........  314, 315....  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              trifluoride,
              compressed.
             Calcium                 5.1  UN2880........  II...  5.1............  IB8, IP2,     152.........  212.........  240.........  5 kg........  25 kg.......  D...........  4, 5, 25,
              hypochlorite,                                                        IP4, W9.                                                                                          48, 56, 58,
              hydrated or                                                                                                                                                            69
              Calcium
              hpyochlorite,
              hydrated
              mixtures, with
              not less than
              5.5 percent
              but not more
              than 10
              percent water.
             Carbonyl                2.3  UN2417........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              fluoride,
              compressed.
+..........  Chlorodinitrobe         6.1  UN1577........  II...  6.1............  IB8, IP2,     None........  212.........  242.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........  91
              nzenes.                                                              IP4, T7,
                                                                                   TP2.
             Cigar and
              cigarette
              lighters,
              charged with
              fuel, see
              Lighters for
              cigars,
              cigarettes,
              etc.
             Cresols........         6.1  UN2076........  II...  6.1, 8.........  IB8, IP2,     None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  B...........
                                                                                   IP4, T7,
                                                                                   TP2.
             Diborane,               2.3  UN1911........  .....  2.3, 2.1.......  1...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40, 57
              compressed.
             Diethylamino-             3  UN2684........  III..  3, 8...........  B1, IB3, T4,  150.........  203.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              propylamine.                                                         TP1.
             Dimethylcyclo-            8  UN2264........  II...  8, 3...........  B2, IB2, T7,  154.........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  A...........  40
              hexylamine.                                                          TP2.
             Ethyl                     3  UN2277........  II...  3..............  IB2, T4, TP1  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........
              methacrylate.
             Ethylbutyl                3  UN1177........  III..  3..............  B1, IB3, T2,  150.........  203.........  242.........  60 L........  220 L.......  A...........
              acetate.                                                             TP1.
             Ethylene,               2.1  UN1962........  .....  2.1............  ............  306.........  304.........  302.........  Forbidden...  150 kg......  E...........  40
              compressed.
             Hexafluoroethan         2.2  UN2193........  .....  2.2............  ............  306.........  304.........  314, 315....  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              e, compressed
              or Refrigerant
              gas R 116.

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             Hydrazine,                8  UN2029........  I....  8, 3, 6.1......  A3, A6, A7,   None........  201.........  243.........  Forbidden...  2.5 L.......  D...........  21, 40, 42,
              anhydrous or                                                         A10, B7,                                                                                          100
              Hydrazine                                                            B16, B53.
              aqueous
              solutions with
              more than 64
              percent
              hydrazine, by
              mass.
             Hydrazine                 8  UN2030........  II...  8, 6.1.........  B16, B53,     None........  202.........  243.........  Forbidden...  30 L........  D...........  40, 42, 82
              hydrate or                                                           IB2, T7,
              Hydrazine                                                            TP2, TP13.
              aqueous
              solutions,
              with not less
              than 37
              percent but
              not more than
              64 percent
              hydrazine, by
              mass.
             Lighters or             2.1  UN1057........  .....  2.1............  N10.........  None........  21, 308.....  None........  1 kg........  15 kg.......  B...........  40
              Lighter
              refills
              cigarettes,
              containing
              flammable gas.
             Lithium                   8  UN2680........  II...  8..............  IB8, IP2,     154.........  212.........  240.........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  A...........
              hydroxide,                                                           IP4.
              monohydrate or
              Lithium
              hydroxide,
              solid.
             Nitrogen                2.2  UN2451........  .....  2.2, 5.1.......  ............  None........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  D...........  40
              trifluoride,
              compressed.
             Phosphoric                8  UN1805........  III..  8..............  A7, IB3,      154.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              acid, liquid                                                         IP3, N34,
              or solid.                                                            T4, TP1.
             Phosphorus              2.3  UN2198........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2, B9, B14..  None........  302, 304....  314, 315....  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              pentafluoride,
              compressed.
             Propyl chloride           3  UN1278........  II...  3..............  IB2, IP8,     None........  202.........  242.........  Forbidden...  60 L........  E...........
                                                                                   N34, T7,
                                                                                   TP2.
             Refrigerating           2.2  UN2857........  .....  2.2............  A53.........  306, 307....  306.........  306, 307....  450 kg......  450 kg......  A...........
              machines,
              containing non-
              flammable, non-
              toxic
              liquefied gas
              or ammonia
              solution
              (UN2672).
             Silane,                 2.1  UN2203........  .....  2.1............  ............  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  E...........  40, 57, 104
              compressed.
             Silicon                 2.3  UN1859........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              tetrafluoride,
              compressed.
             Tetrachloroetha         6.1  UN1702........  II...  6.1............  IB2, N36,     None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........  40
              ne.                                                                  T7, TP2.
             Tetrafluorometh         2.2  UN1982........  .....  2.2............  ............  None........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              ane,
              compressed or
              Refrigerant
              gas R 14.
D..........  Uranium nitrate           7  UN2980........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  421, 427....  415, 416,     415, 416,     ............  ............  D...........  95
              hexahydrate                                                                                      417.          417.
              solution.
             Xenon,                  2.2  UN2036........  .....  2.2............  ............  306.........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              compressed.
             Xylidines,              6.1  UN1711........  II...  6.1............  IB2, T7, TP2  None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              solution.
             [ADD]
             Accumulators,
              pressurized,
              pneumatic or
              hydraulic
              (containing
              non-flammable
              gas), see
              Articles
              pressurized,
              pneumatic or
              hydraulic
              (containing
              non-flammable
              gas).
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
I..........  Air bag                1.4G  UN0503........  II...  1.4G...........  161.........  None........  62..........  None........  Forbidden...  75kg........  02..........
              inflators, or
              Air bag
              modules, or
              Seat-belt
              pretensioners.
             Air bag                   9  UN3268........  III..  9..............  160.........  166.........  166.........  166.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........
              inflators, or
              Air bag
              modules, or
              Seat-belt
              pretensioners.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ammonium                5.1  UN3375........  II...  5.1............  52, 147.....  None........  214.........  214.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate                                                                                                                                                                124
              emulsion or
              Ammonium
              nitrate
              suspension or
              Ammonium
              nitrate gel,
              intermediate
              for blasting
              explosives.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ammonium                5.1  UN2067........  III..  5.1............  52, 150,      152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  B...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate based                                                        IB8, IP3.                                                                                         117
              fertilizer.
A, W.......  Ammonium                  9  UN2071........  III..  9..............  132, IB8....  155.........  213.........  240.........  200 kg......  200 kg......  A...........
              nitrate based
              fertilizer.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ammonium                5.1  UN1942........  III..  5.1............  A1, A29,      152.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........  48, 59, 60,
              nitrate, with                                                        IB8, IP3.                                                                                         116
              not more than
              0.2% total
              combustible
              material,
              including any
              organic
              substance,
              calculated as
              carbon to the
              exclusion of
              any other
              added
              substance.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Boron                   2.3  UN1008........  .....  2.3............  2, B9, B14..  None........  302.........  314, 315....  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              trifluoride.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Calcium                 5.1  UN2880........  II...  5.1............  IB8, IP2,     152.........  212.........  240.........  5 kg........  25 kg.......  D...........  4, 5, 25,
              hypochlorite,                                                        IP4, W9.                                                                                          48, 56, 58,
              hydrated or                                                                                                                                                            69
              Calcium
              hypochlorite,
              hydrated
              mixtures, with
              not less than
              5.5 percent
              but not more
              than 16
              percent water.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Carbonyl                2.3  UN2417........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              fluoride.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
+..........  Chlorodinitrobe         6.1  UN1577........  II...  6.1............  IB2, T11,     None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  91
              nzenes, liquid.                                                      TP2, TP27.
+..........  Chlorodinitrobe         6.1  UN1577........  II...  6.1............  IB8, IP4,     None........  212.........  242.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........  91
              nzenes, solid.                                                       T7, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             1-Chloropropane           3  UN1278........  II...  3..............  IB2, N34,     None........  202.........  242.........  Forbidden...  60 L........  E...........
                                                                                   T7, TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Chlorosilanes,          6.1  UN3361........  II...  6.1, 8.........  IB1, T11,     None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  C...........  40
              toxic,                                                               TP2, TP13.
              corrosive,
              n.o.s.
             Chlorosilanes,          6.1  UN3362........  II...  6.1, 3, 8......  IB1, T11,     None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  C...........  40, 125
              toxic,                                                               TP2, TP13.
              corrosive,
              flammable,
              n.o.s.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Cigar and
              cigarette
              lighters,
              charged with
              fuel, see
              Lighters or
              Lighter
              refills
              containing
              flammable gas.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Cresols, liquid         6.1  UN2076........  II...  6.1, 8.........  IB8, IP2,     None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  B...........
                                                                                   IP4, T7,
                                                                                   TP2.
             Cresols, solid.         6.1  UN2076........  II...  6.1, 8.........  IB8, IP2,     None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  B...........
                                                                                   IP4, T7,
                                                                                   TP2.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Diborane.......         2.3  UN1911........  .....  2.3, 2.1.......  1...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40, 57
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             3-Diethylamino-           3  UN2684........  III..  3, 8...........  B1, IB3, T4,  150.........  203.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              propylamine.                                                         TP1.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             N, N-                     8  UN2264........  II...  8, 3...........  B2, IB2, T7,  154.........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  A...........  40
              Dimethylcyclo-                                                       TP2.
              hexylamine.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ethyl                     3  UN2277........  II...  3..............  IB2, T4, TP1  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........
              methacrylate,
              stabilized.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             2-Ethylbutyl              3  UN1177........  III..  3..............  B1, IB3, T2,  150.........  203.........  242.........  60 L........  220 L.......  A...........
              acetate.                                                             TP1.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ethylene.......         2.1  UN1962........  .....  2.1............  306.........  304.........  302.........  Forbidden...  150kg.......  E...........  40..........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ethylene glycol           3  UN1153........  II...  3..............  IB2, T4, TP1  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              diethyl ether.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
A, I, W....  Fibers, animal          4.2  UN1372........  III..  4.2............  ............  151.........  213.........  240.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........
              or Fibers,
              vegetable
              burnt, wet or
              damp.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
I, W.......  Fibers,                 4.1  UN3360........  .....  4.1............  137.........  151.........  213.........  240.........  No limit....  No limit....  A...........
              vegetable, dry.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hexafluoroethan         2.2  UN2193........  .....  2.2............  ............  306.........  304.........  314, 315....  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              e, or
              Refrigerant
              gas R 116.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrazine,                8  UN2029........  I....  8, 3, 6.1......  A3, A6, A7,   None........  201.........  243.........  Forbidden...  2.5 L.......  D...........  40, 125
              anhydrous.                                                           A10, B7,
                                                                                   B16, B53.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrazine                 8  UN2030........  I....  8, 6.1.........  151.........  None........  201.........  243.........  Forbidden...  2.5 L.......  D...........  40
              aqueous
              solution, with
              more than 37%
              hydrazine, by
              mass.
                                                          II...  8, 6.1.........  ............  None........  202.........  243.........  Forbidden...  30 L........  D...........  40
                                                          III..  8, 6.1.........  ............  154.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  60 L........  D...........  40
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrobromic               8  UN1788........  .....  ...............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............
              acid, with
              more than 4
              percent
              hydrobromic
              acid 9.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Lighters or             2.1  UN1057........  .....  2.1............  N10.........  None........  21, 308.....  None........  1 kg........  15 kg.......  B...........  40
              Lighter
              refills
              containing
              flammable gas.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Lithium                   8  UN2680........  II...  8..............  IB8, IP2,     154.........  212.........  240.........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  A...........
              hydroxide.                                                           IP4.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             2-Methylbutanal           3  UN3371........  II...  3..............  IB2, T4, TP1  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Nitrogen                2.2  UN2451........  .....  2.2, 5.1.......  ............  None........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  D...........  40
              trifluoride.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             4-                      4.1  UN3376........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  E...........  36
              Nitrophenylhyd                                                       A19, A20,
              razine, with                                                         N41.
              not less than
              30% water, by
              mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
G..........  Organometallic          4.3  UN3372........  I....  4.3, 4.1.......  IB4, N40....  None........  211.........  242.........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  E...........  40
              compound,
              solid, water-
              reactive,
              flammable,
              n.o.s.
                                                          II...  4.3, 4.1.......  IB4.........  151.........  212.........  242.........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  E...........  40
                                                          III..  4.3, 4.1.......  IB6.........  151.........  213.........  241.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  E...........  40
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Phosphoric                8  UN1805........  III..  8..............  A7, IB3,      154.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              acid, liquid.                                                        IP3, N34,
                                                                                   T4, TP1.
             Phosphoric                8  UN1805........  III..  8..............  IB8, IP3,     154.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........
              acid, solid.                                                         T3, TP1.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Phosphorus.....         2.3  UN2198........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2, B9, B14..  None........  302, 304....  314, 315....  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Propyl chloride
              see 1-
              Chloropropane.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
A, W.......  Rags, oily.....         4.2  UN1856........  III..  4.2............  ............  151.........  213.........  240.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Refrigerating           2.2  UN2857........  .....  2.2............  A53.........  306, 307....  306.........  306, 307....  450 kg......  450 kg......  A...........
              machines,
              containing non-
              flammable, non-
              toxic,
              liquefied or
              compressed gas
              or ammonia
              solution
              (UN2672).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Rubber scrap or         4.1  UN1345........  II...  4.1............  IB8, IP2,     151.........  212.........  240.........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  A...........
              shoddy,                                                              IP4.
              powdered or
              granulated,
              not exceeding
              840 microns
              and rubber
              content
              exceeding 45%.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Silane.........         2.1  UN2203........  .....  2.1............  ............  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  E...........  40, 57, 104
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Silicon                 2.3  UN1859........  .....  2.3, 8.........  2...........  None........  302.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
              tetrafluoride.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Sodium dinitro-         4.1  UN3369........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              o-cresolate,                                                         A19, N41,
              wetted, with                                                         N84.
              not less than
              10% water by
              mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             1,1,2,2-                6.1  UN1702........  II...  6.1............  IB2, N36,     None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........  40
              Tetrachloroeth                                                       T7, TP2.
              ane.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Tetrafluorometh         2.2  UN1982........  .....  2.2............  ............  None........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
              ane, or
              Refrigerant
              gas R 14.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
A, I, W....  Textile waste,          4.2  UN1857........  III..  4.2............  ............  151.........  213.........  240.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........
              wet.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Trinitrobenzene         4.1  UN3367........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              , wetted, with                                                       A19, N41,
              not less than                                                        N84.
              10% water by
              mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Trinitrobenzoic         4.1  UN3368........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              acid, wetted,                                                        A19, N41,
              with not less                                                        N84.
              than 10% water
              by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Trinitrochlorob         4.1  UN3365........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              enzene (picryl                                                       A19, N41,
              chloride),                                                           N84.
              wetted, with
              not less than
              10% water by
              mass.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Trinitrophenol          4.1  UN3364........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              (picric acid),                                                       A19, N41,
              wetted, with                                                         N84.
              not less than
              10% water by
              mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Trinitrotoluene         4.1  UN3366........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              (TNT), wetted,                                                       A19, N41,
              with not less                                                        N84.
              than 10% water
              by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Uranyl nitrate            7  UN2980........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  421, 427....  415, 416,     415, 416,     ............  ............  D...........  95
              hexahydrate                                                                                      417.          417.
              solution.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Urea nitrate,           4.1  UN3370........  I....  4.1............  162, A8,      None........  211.........  None........  0.5 kg......  0.5 kg......  E...........  36
              wetted, with                                                         A19, N41,
              not less than                                                        N83.
              10% water by
              mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
A, I, W....  Wool waste, wet         4.2  UN1387........  III..  4.2............  ............  151.........  213.........  240.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Xenon..........         2.2  UN2036........  .....  2.2............  ............  306.........  302.........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Xylidines,              6.1  UN1711........  II...  6.1............  IB2, T7, TP2  None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........
              liquid.
             [REVISE]         ..........  ..............  .....  ...............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............
             Adhesives,                3  UN1133........  II...  3..............  149, B52,     150.........  173.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........
              containing a                                                         IB2, T4,
              flammable                                                            TP1, TP8.
              liquid.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Aerosols,               2.2  UN1950........  .....  2.2, 8.........  153, A34....  306.........  None........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........  48, 87, 126
              corrosive,
              Packaging
              Group II or
              III, (each not
              exceeding 1 L
              capacity).
             Aerosols,               2.1  UN1950........  .....  2.1............  153, N82....  306.........  None........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........  48, 87, 126
              flammable,
              (each not
              exceeding 1 L
              capacity).
             Aerosols,               2.1  UN1950........  .....  2.1............  153, N82....  306.........  304.........  None........  Forbidden...  150 kg......  A...........  48, 87, 126
              flammable,
              n.o.s. (engine
              starting
              fluid) (each
              not exceeding
              1 L capacity).
             Aerosols, non-          2.2  UN1950........  .....  2.2............  153.........  306, 307....  None........  None........  75 kg.......  150 kg......  A...........  48, 87, 126
              flammable,
              (each not
              exceeding 1 L
              capacity).
             Aerosols,               2.2  UN1950........  .....  2.2............  153.........  306.........  None........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........  48, 87, 126
              poison, each
              not exceeding
              1 L capacity.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Alcoholic                 3  UN3065........  II...  3..............  24, 149, B1,  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........  ............
              beverages.                                                           1B2, T4,
                                                                                   TP1.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Alkylsulfuric             8  UN2571........  II...  8..............  B2, IB2, T8,  154.........  202.........  242.........  1 L.........  30 L........  C...........  14
              acids.                                                               TP2, TP12,
                                                                                   TP13, TP28.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ammonia                   8  UN2672........  III..  8..............  IB3, IP8,     154.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  60 L........  A...........  40, 85
              solutions,                                                           T7, TP1.
              relative
              density
              between 0.880
              and 0.957 at
              15 degrees C
              in water, with
              more than 10
              percent but
              not more than
              35 percent
              ammonia.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Ammunition,            1.2G  UN0015........  II...  1.2G...........  ............  ............  62..........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  ............  8E, 17E, 20E
              smoke with or
              without
              burster,
              expelling
              charge or
              propelling
              charge.
             Ammunition,            1.3G  UN0016........  II...  1.3G...........  ............  ............  62..........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  ............  8E, 17E, 20E
              smoke with or
              without
              burster,
              expelling
              charge or
              propelling
              charge.
             Ammunition,            1.4G  UN0303........  II...  1.4G...........  ............  ............  62..........  None........  Forbidden...  75 kg.......  ............  7E, 8E, 14E,
              smoke with or                                                                                                                                                          15E, 17E
              without
              burster,
              expelling
              charge or
              propelling
              charge.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Arsenic                 6.1  UN1556........  I....  6.1............  T14, TP2,     None........  201.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  B...........  40
              compounds,                                                           TP9, TP13,
              liquid, n.o.s.                                                       TP27.
              inorganic,
              including
              arsenates,
              n.o.s.;
              arsenites,
              n.o.s.;
              arsenic
              sulfides,
              n.o.s.; and
              organic
              compounds of
              arsenic, n.o.s.
                                                          II...  6.1............  IB2, T11,     None........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  40
                                                                                   TP2, TP13,
                                                                                   TP27.
                                                          III..  6.1............  IB3, T7,      153.........  203.........  241.........  60 L........  220 L.......  B...........  40
                                                                                   TP2, TP28.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Asbestos.......           9  NA2212........  III..  9..............  156, IB8,     155.........  216.........  240.........  200 kg......  200 kg......  A...........  34, 40
                                                                                   IP2, IP4.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Barium azide,           4.1  UN1571........  I....  4.1, 6.1.......  162, A2.....  None........  182.........  None........  Forbidden...  0.5.........  D...........  28
              wetted with
              not less than
              50 percent
              water, by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Battery fluid,            8  UN2797........  II...  8..............  B2,IB2, N6,   154.........  202.........  242.........  1 L.........  30 L........  A...........  26
              alkali.                                                              T7, TP2,
                                                                                   TP28.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
I..........  Blue asbestos             9  UN2212........  II...  9..............  156, IB8,     155.........  216.........  240.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  A...........  34, 40
              (Crocidolite)                                                        IP2, IP4.
              or Brown
              asbestos
              (amosite,
              mysorite).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             5-tert-Butyl-           4.1  UN2956........  III..  4.1............  159.........  None........  223.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  ............  D12, 25, 48,
              2,4,6-trinitro-                                                                                                                                                        127
              m-xylene or
              Musk xylene.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Chemical kits..           9  UN3316........  .....  9..............  15..........  161.........  161.........  None........  10 kg.......  10 kg.......  A...........  ............
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Chloroacetic            6.1  UN3250........  II...  6.1, 8.........  IB1, T7,      None........  202.........  243.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  C...........  40
              acid, molten.                                                        TP3, TP28.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             4-Chloro-o-             6.1  UN1579........  III..  6.1............  IB8, IP3,     153.........  213.........  240.........  100 kg......  200 kg......  A...........  ............
              toluidine                                                            T4, TP1.
              hydrochloride.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Coating                   3  UN1139........  II...  3..............  149,IB2, T4,  150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              solution                                                             TP1, TP8.
              (includes
              surface
              treatments or
              coatings used
              for industrial
              or other
              purposes such
              as vehicle
              undercoating,
              drum or barrel
              lining).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Dichlorodimethy         6.1  UN2249........  I....  6.1, 3.........  ............  None........  201.........  243.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  ............  40
              l ether,
              symmetrical.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Dipicryl                4.1  UN2852........  I....  4.1............  162, A2,      None........  211.........  None........  Forbidden...  0.5 kg......  D...........  28
              sulfide,                                                             N41, N84.
              wetted with
              not less than
              10 percent
              water, by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
G..........  Environmentally           9  UN3082........  III..  9..............  8, 146, IB3,  155.........  203.........  241.........  No limit....  No limit....  A...........  ............
              hazardous                                                            T4, TP1,
              substances,                                                          TP29.
              liquid, n.o.s.
G..........  Environmentally           9  UN3077........  III..  9..............  8, 146, B54,  155.........  213.........  240.........  No limit....  No limit....  A...........  ............
              hazardous                                                            IB8, N20.
              substances,
              solid, n.o.s.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Extracts,                 3  UN1169........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              aromatic,                                                            T4, TP1,
              liquid.                                                              TP8.
             Extracts,                 3  UN1197........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              flavoring,                                                           T4, TP1,
              liquid.                                                              TP8.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             First aid kits.           9  UN3316........  .....  9..............  15..........  161.........  161.........  None........  10 kg.......  10 kg.......  A...........  ............
W..........  Fish meal,                9  UN2216........  III..  ...............  155, IB8....  155.........  218.........  218.........  No limit....  No limit....  B...........  88, 122, 128
              stablized or
              Fish scrap,
              stablized.
             Fish meal,              4.2  UN1374........  II...  4.2............  155, A1,      None........  212.........  241.........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  B...........  88, 122, 128
              unstabilized                                                         A19, IB8,
              or Fish scrap,                                                       IP2.
              unstabilized.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
G..........  Flammable                 3  UN1993........  I....  3..............  T11, TP1,     150.........  201.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  E...........  ............
              liquids, n.o.s.                                                      TP27.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrobromic               8  UN1788........  III..  8..............  IB3, T4, TP1  154.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  60 L........  C...........  8
              acid, with not
              more than 49
              percent
              hydrobromic
              acid.
              (Revision to
              PG III entry
              only).
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrocarbons,             3  UN3295........  I....  3..............  T11, TP1,     150.........  201.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  E...........  ............
              liquids, n.o.s.                                                      TP8, TP28.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Hydrogen                5.1  UN3149........  II...  5.1, 8.........  145, A2, A2,  None........  202.........  243.........  1 L.........  5 L.........  D...........  25, 66, 75,
              peroxide and                                                         A6, B53,                                                                                          106
              peroxacetic                                                          IB2, IP5,
              acid mixtures,                                                       T7, TP2,
              stabilized                                                           TP6, TP24.
              with acids,
              water and not
              more than 5
              percent
              peroxyacetic
              acid.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Iodine                  5.1  UN2495........  I....  5.1, 6.1, 8....  ............  None........  205.........  243.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  25, 40, 66,
              pentafluoride.                                                                                                                                                         90
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Isosorbide              4.1  UN2907........  II...  4.1............  IB6, IP2,     None........  212.........  None........  15 kg.......  50 kg.......  E...........  ............
              dinitrate                                                            N85.
              mixture with
              not less than
              60 percent
              lactose,
              mannose,
              starch or
              calcium
              hydrogen
              phosphate.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Lithium                   9  UN3091........  II...  9..............  29, A54, A55  185.........  185.........  None........  5 kg........  5 kg........  A...........  ............
              batteries,
              contained in
              equipment.
             Lithium                   9  UN3091........  II...  9..............  29, A54, A55  185.........  185.........  None........  5 kg gross..  35 kg gross.  A...........  ............
              batteries
              packed with
              equipment.
             Lithium battery           9  UN3090........  II...  9..............  29, A54, A55  185.........  185.........  None........  5 kg gross..  35 kg gross.  A...........  ............
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Medicine,               6.1  UN1851........  II...  6.1............  36..........  153.........  202.........  243.........  5 L.........  5 L.........  C...........  40
              liquid, toxic,                              III..  6.1............  36..........  153.........  203.........  241.........  5 L.........  5 L.........  C...........  40
              n.o.s.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Methacrylic               8  UN2531........  II...  8..............  IB3, T4,      154.........  202.........  242.........  1 L.........  30 L........  C...........  40
              acid,                                                                TP1, TP18,
              stabilized.                                                          TP30.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Methyl bromide.         2.3  UN1062........  .....  2.3............  3, B14, T50.  None........  193.........  314, 315....  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  40
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Morpholine.....           8  UN2054........  I....  8,3............  T10, TP2....  None........  201.........  243.........  .5 L........  2.5 L.......  A...........  ............
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
+..........  Motor fuel anti-        6.1  UN1649........  I....  6.1............  14, 151, B9,  None........  201.........  244.........  Forbidden...  30 L........  D...........  25, 40
              knock mixtures.                                                      B90, T14,
                                                                                   TP2, TP13.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
G..........  Organic                 5.2  UN3120........  II...  5.2............  IB52, T23...  None........  225.........  225.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  2
              peroxide type
              F, solid
              temperature
              controlled.
             Organochlorine          6.1  UN2995........  III..  6.1, 3.........  B1, IB3, T7,  153.........  203.........  242.........  60 L........  220 L.......  A...........  40
              pesticides,                                                          TP2, TP28.
              liquid, toxic,
              flammable,
              flash point
              not less than
              23 degrees C.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Organophosphoru         6.1  UN3279........  I....  6.1, 3.........  5, T14, TP2,  None........  201.........  243.........  1 L.........  30 L........  B...........  40
              s compound,                                                          TP13, TP27.
              toxic,
              flammable,
              n.o.s.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Paint including           3  UN1263........  II...  3..............  149, B52,     150.........  173.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              paint,                                                               IB2, T4,
              lacquer,                                                             TP1, TP8.
              enamel, stain,
              shellac
              solutions,
              varnish,
              polish, liquid
              filler, and
              liquid lacquer
              base.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Paint related             3  UN1263........  II...  3..............  149, B52,     150.........  173.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              including                                                            IB2, T4,
              paint                                                                TP1, TP8.
              thinning,
              drying,
              removing, or
              reducing
              compound.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Pentaerythrite          4.1  UN3344........  II...  4.1............  118, N85....  None........  214.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  E...........  ............
              tetranitrate
              mixture,
              desensitized,
              solid, n.o.s.
              with more than
              10 percent but
              not more than
              20 percent
              PETN, by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Perfumery                 3  UN1266........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  202.........  242.........  15 L........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              products with                                                        T4, TP1,
              flammable                                                            TP8.
              solvents.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Phosphorus,             4.2  UN1381........  I....  4.2, 6.1.......  B9, B26,      None........  188.........  243.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  E...........  ............
              white dry or                                                         N34, T9,
              Phosphorus,                                                          TP3, TP31.
              white, under
              water or
              Phosphorus
              white, in
              solution or
              Phosphorus,
              yellow dry or
              Phosphorus,
              yellow, under
              water or
              Phosphorus,
              yellow, in
              solution.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Piperazine.....           8  UN2579........  III..  8..............  IB8, IP3,     154.........  213.........  240.........  25 kg.......  100 kg......  A...........  12
                                                                                   T4, TP1,
                                                                                   TP30.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Polyester resin           3  UN3269........  .....  3..............  40, 149.....  152.........  225.........  None........  5 kg........  5 kg........  B...........  ............
              kit.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Potassium......         4.3  UN2257........  I....  4.3............  A19, A20,     None........  211.........  244.........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  D...........  ............
                                                                                   B27, IB1,
                                                                                   IP1, N6,
                                                                                   N34, T9,
                                                                                   TP3, TP7,
                                                                                   TP31.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Potassium               4.3  UN1422........  I....  4.3............  A19, B27,     None........  211.........  244.........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  D...........  ............
              sodium alloys.                                                       IB4, IP1,
                                                                                   N34, N40,
                                                                                   T9, TP3,
                                                                                   TP7, TP31.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Printing ink,             3  UN1210........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  173.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              flammable or                                                         T4, TP1,
              Printinig ink                                                        TP8.
              related
              material
              (including
              printing ink
              thinning or
              reducing
              compound),
              flammable.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2918........  .....  7..............  A56.........  453.........  417.........  417.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material,
              fissile, n.o.s.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2912........  .....  7..............  A56, T5,      421, 422,     427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 129
              material, low                                                        TP4, W7.      428.
              specific
              activity (LSA-
              I) non fissile
              or fissile-
              excepted.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3321........  .....  7..............  A56, T5,      421, 422,     427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 129
              material, low                                                        TP4, W7.      428.
              specific
              activity (LSA-
              II) non
              fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3322........  .....  7..............  A56, T5,      421, 422,     427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 129
              material, low                                                        TP4, W7.      428.
              specific
              activity (LSA-
              II) non
              fissile or
              fissile
              excepted.
D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2912........  .....  7..............  A56, T5, TP4  421, 428....  427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 129
              material, low
              specific
              activity,
              n.o.s. or
              Radioactive
              material, LSA,
              n.o.s.
D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2982........  .....  7..............  A56.........  421, 428....  415, 416....  415, 416....  ............  ............  A...........  95
              material n.o.s.

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D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2974........  .....  7..............  A56.........  421, 424....  415, 416....  415, 416....  ............  ............  A...........  95
              material,
              special form,
              n.o.s.
D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2913........  .....  7..............  A56.........  421, 424,     427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95
              material,                                                                          426.
              surface
              contaminated
              object or
              Radioactive
              material, SCO.
D..........  Radioactive               7  UN2913........  .....  7..............  A56.........  421, 422,     427.........  427.........  ............  ............  A...........  95
              material                                                                           428.
              surface
              contaminated
              objects (SCO-I
              or SCO-II) non
              fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2919........  .....  7..............  A56, 139....  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material,
              transported
              under special
              arrangement,
              non fissile or
              fissile
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3331........  .....  7..............  A56, 139....  ............  ............  ............  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material,
              transported
              under special
              arrangement,
              fissile.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3327........  .....  7..............  A56, W7, W8.  453.........  417.........  417.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105, 131
              material, Type
              A package,
              fissile non-
              special form.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2915........  .....  7..............  A56, W7, W8.  ............  415.........  415.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 130
              material, Type
              A package non-
              special form,
              non fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3332........  .....  7..............  A56, W7, W8.  ............  415, 476....  415, 476....  ............  ............  A...........  95
              material, Type
              A package,
              special form
              non fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3333........  .....  7..............  A56, W7, W8.  453.........  417, 476....  417, 476....  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material, Type
              A package,
              special form,
              fissile.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3329........  .....  7..............  A56.........  453.........  417.........  417.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material, Type
              B(M) package,
              fissile.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2917........  .....  7..............  A56.........  ............  416.........  416.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material, Type
              B(M) package
              non fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN3328........  .....  7..............  A56.........  453.........  417.........  417.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material, Type
              B(U) package,
              fissile.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2916........  .....  7..............  A56.........  ............  416.........  416.........  ............  ............  A...........  95, 105
              material, Type
              B(U) package
              non fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
I..........  Radioactive               7  UN2978........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  423.........  420, 427....  420, 427....  ............  ............  A...........  95, 132
              material,
              uranium
              hexafluoride
              non fissile or
              fissile-
              excepted.
             Radioactive               7  UN2977........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  453.........  417, 420....  417, 420....  ............  ............  A...........  95, 132
              material,
              uranium
              hexafluoride,
              fissile.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Resin solution,           3  UN1866........  II...  3..............  149, B52,     150.........  173.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              flammable.                                                           IB2, T4,
                                                                                   TP1, TP8.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Rubber solution           3  UN1287........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
                                                                                   T4, TP1,
                                                                                   TP8.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
G..........  Self-reactive           4.1  UN3229........  II...  4.1............  T23.........  None........  114.........  None........  10 L........  25L.........  D...........  61
              liquid type F.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Silver picrate,         4.1  UN1347........  I....  4.1............  23..........  None........  211.........  None........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  D...........  28, 36
              wetted with
              not less than
              30 percent
              water, by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Sludge, acid...           8  UN1906........  II...  8..............  A3, A7, B2,   None........  202.........  242.........  Forbidden...  30 L........  C...........  14
                                                                                   IB2, N34,
                                                                                   T8, TP2,
                                                                                   TP12, TP28.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Sodium.........         4.3  UN1428........  I....  4.3............  A7, A8, A19,  None........  211.........  244.........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  D...........  ............
                                                                                   A20, B9,
                                                                                   B48, B68,
                                                                                   IB4, IP1,
                                                                                   N34, T9,
                                                                                   TP3, TP7,
                                                                                   TP31, TP46.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Sulfur, molten.           9  NA2448........  III..  9..............  30, IB3,,     None........  213.........  247.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  C...........  61
                                                                                   T1, TP3.
I..........  Sulfur, molten.         4.1  UN2448........  III..  4.1............  30, IB1, T1,  None........  213.........  247.........  Forbidden...  Forbidden...  C...........  74
                                                                                   TP3.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Tars, liquid              3  UN1999........  II...  3..............  149, B13,     150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              including road                                                       IB2, T3,
              asphalt and                                                          TP3, TP29.
              oils, bitumen
              and cut backs.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Thorium metal,            7  UN2975........  .....  7, 4.2.........  A56.........  None........  418.........  None........  ............  ............  D...........  95
              pyrophoric.
D..........  Thorium                   7  UN2976........  .....  7, 5.1.........  ............  None........  419.........  None........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  A...........  95
              nitrate, solid.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Uranium                   7  UN2978........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  423.........  420, 427....  420, 427....  ............  ............  A...........  95, 132
              hexafluoride,
              fissile
              excepted or
              non-fissile.
D..........  Uranium                   7  UN2977........  .....  7, 8...........  ............  453.........  417, 420....  417, 420....  ............  ............  A...........  95, 132
              hexafluoride,
              fissile (with
              more than 1
              percent U-235).
D..........  Uranium metal,            7  UN2979........  .....  7, 4.2.........  A56.........  None........  418.........  None........  ............  ............  D...........  95
              pyrophoric.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
D..........  Uranyl nitrate,           7  UN2981........  .....  7, 5.1.........  ............  None........  419.........  None........  Forbidden...  15 kg.......  A...........  95
              solid.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Urea nitrate,           4.1  UN1357........  I....  4.1............  23, 39, A8,   None........  211.........  None........  1 kg........  15 kg.......  E...........  28, 36
              wetted with                                                          A19, N41.
              not less than
              20 percent
              water, by mass.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
             Vehicle,                  9  UN3166........  .....  9..............  135, 157....  220.........  220.........  220.........  Forbidden...  No limit....  A...........  ............
              flammable gas
              powered.
             Vehicle,                  9  UN3166........  .....  9..............  135, 157....  220.........  220.........  220.........  No limit....  No limit....  A...........  ............
              flammable
              liquid powered.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
I..........  White asbestos            9  UN2590........  III..  9..............  156, IB8,     155.........  216.........  240.........  200 kg......  200 kg......  A...........  34, 40
              (chrysotile,                                                         IP2, IP3.
              actinolite,
              anthophyllite,
              tremolite).
             Wood                      3  UN1306........  II...  3..............  149, IB2,     150.........  202.........  242.........  5 L.........  60 L........  B...........  ............
              preservatives,                                                       T4, TP1,
              liquid.                                                              TP8.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
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    10. In Appendix B to Sec.  172.101, paragraphs 4. and 5. would be 
revised and the List of Marine Pollutants would be amended by removing 
5 entries, and adding 2 entries in appropriate alphabetical order to 
read as follows:

Appendix B to Sec.  172.101--List of Marine Pollutants

* * * * *
    4. If a material is not listed in this appendix and meets the 
criteria for a marine pollutant as provided in Chapter 2.10 of the IMDG 
Code, ``Guidelines for the Identification of Harmful Substances in 
Packaged Form'' (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter), the material may be transported as a marine pollutant in 
accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter.
    5. If a material listed in this appendix does not meet the criteria 
for a marine pollutant as provided in Chapter 2.10 of the IMDG Code, 
``Guidelines for the Identification of Harmful Substances in Packaged 
Form'' (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter), 
it may be excepted from the requirements of this subchapter as a marine 
pollutant if that exception is approved by the Associate Administrator.
* * * * *

                        List of Marine Pollutants
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            S.P.M. (1)                               (2)
[Remove:]
                                    Marine pollutant
                                    Alkylbenzenesulphonates, branched
                                     and straight chain.
                                    Alkylphenols, liquid, n.o.s.
                                     (including C2-C12 homologues).
                                    Alkylphenols, solid, n.o.s.
                                     (including C2-C12 homologues).
                                    Chlorophenols, liquid.
                                    Chlorophenols, solid.
[Add:]
 
                              * * * * * * *
                                    Alkybenzenesulphonates, branched and
                                     straight chain (excluding C11-C13
                                     straight chain or branched chain
                                     homologues).
 
                              * * * * * * *
                                    Decyl acrylate.
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    11. In Sec.  172.102:
    a. In paragraph (c)(1), Special Provisions 15, 30, 52, 130 and 132 
would be revised; Special Provisions 7, 10 and 133 would be removed; 
and Special Provisions 145, 146, 147, 149, 150, 151, 153, 155, 156, 
157, 159, 160, 161 and 162 would be added.
    b. In paragraph (c)(2), Special Provisions A54, A55 and A56 would 
be added.
    c. In paragraph (c)(4), the text would be revised; in Table 1, 
Special Provision IB3 would be revised; in Table 2, the Table heading 
would be revised, 1 entry would be removed, 4 entries would be added, 
and 1 entry would be revised; and in Table 3, Special Provision IP8 
would be added.
    d. In paragraph (c)(5), Special Provisions N83, N84 and N85 would 
be added.
    e. In paragraph (c)(7)(iii), Portable Tank Code T23 would be 
revised by removing 2 entries, adding 4 entries, and revising 2 
entries.
    f. In paragraph (c)(7)(viii), Special Provision TP3 would be 
revised.
    The additions and revisions would read as follows:


Sec.  172.102  Special provisions.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *

Code/Special Provisions

* * * * *
    15 This entry applies to ``Chemical kits'' and ``First aid kits'' 
containing one or more compatible items of hazardous materials in 
boxes, cases, etc. that are used for medical, analytical, diagnostic or 
testing purposes. For transportation by aircraft, materials forbidden 
for transportation by passenger aircraft or cargo aircraft may not be 
included in the kits. The quantity of hazardous materials in any inner 
packaging must not exceed the limited quantity inner packaging limits 
specified for each hazardous material in the applicable limited 
quantity sections (Sec.  173.150 through Sec.  173.155, and Sec.  
173.306) in Part 173 of this subchapter. Each package must conform to 
the packaging requirements of Subpart B of Part 173 and must not exceed 
30 kg (66 lbs.) gross weight. Chemical and first aid kits are excepted 
from labeling, unless offered or intended for transportation by 
aircraft, from the specification packaging requirements of this 
subchapter when packaged in combination packagings, and from the 
placarding requirements of this subchapter. Chemical and first aid kits 
may be transported in accordance with the consumer commodity and ORM 
exceptions in Sec.  173.156, provided they meet all required 
conditions. Kits that are carried on board transport vehicles for first 
aid or operating purposes are not subject to the requirements of this 
subchapter.
* * * * *
    30 Sulfur is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter if 
transported in a non-bulk packaging or if formed to a specific shape 
(for example, prills, granules, pellets, pastilles, or flakes). A bulk 
packaging is not subject to the placarding requirements of subpart F of 
this part, if it is marked with the appropriate identification number 
as required by subpart D of this part. Molten sulfur must be marked as 
required by Sec.  172.325 of this subchapter.
* * * * *
    52 This entry may only be used for substances that do not exhibit 
explosive properties of Class 1 (explosive) when tested in accordance 
with Test Series 1 and 2 of Class 1 (explosive) in the UN Manual of 
Tests and Criteria, Part I (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 
of this subchapter).
* * * * *
    130 For other than a dry battery specifically covered by another 
entry in the Sec.  172.101 Table, ``Batteries, dry'' are not subject to 
the requirements of this subchapter when they are securely packaged and 
offered for transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous

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evolution of heat (for example, by the effective insulation of exposed 
terminals) and protects against short circuits.
* * * * *
    132 This entry may only be used for uniform, ammonium nitrate-based 
fertilizer mixtures, containing nitrogen, phosphate or potash, meeting 
the following criteria: (1) Contains not more than 70% ammonium 
nitrate; and (2) Contains not more than 0.4% total combustible, organic 
material calculated as carbon or with not more than 45% ammonium 
nitrate and unrestricted combustible material. Fertilizers within these 
composition limits are only subject to the requirements of this 
subchapter when transported by air or sea, and are not subject to the 
requirements of this subchapter if shown by a trough test, as specified 
in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.2 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter), not to 
be liable to self-sustaining decomposition.
* * * * *
    145 This entry applies to formulations that neither detonate in the 
cavitated state nor deflagrate in laboratory testing, show no effect 
when heated under confinement, exhibit no explosive power, and are 
thermally stable (that is the self-accelerating decomposition 
temperature (SADT) at 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F) or higher for a 50 kg 
(110.2 lbs.) package). Formulations not meeting these criteria must be 
transported under the provisions applicable to the appropriate entry in 
the Organic Peroxide Table in Sec.  173.225 of this subchapter.
    146 This description may be used for a material that poses a hazard 
to the environment but does not meet the definition for a hazardous 
waste or a hazardous substance, as defined in Sec.  171.8 of this 
subchapter, or any hazard class as defined in Part 173 of this 
subchapter, if it is designated as environmentally hazardous by the 
Competent Authority of the country of origin, transit or destination.
    147 This entry applies to non-sensitized emulsions, suspensions and 
gels consisting primarily of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and a fuel 
intended to produce a Type E blasting explosive only after further 
processing. The mixture typically has the following composition: 60--
85% ammonium nitrate; 5--30% water; 2--8% fuel; 0.5--4% emulsifier or 
thickening agent; 0--10% soluble flame suppressants; and trace 
additives. Other inorganic nitrate salts may replace part of the 
ammonium nitrate. These substances may not be classified and 
transported unless approved by the Associate Administrator.
* * * * *
    149 When transported as a limited quantity, the maximum net 
capacity for inner packagings may be increased to 5 L (1.3 gallons).
    150 This description may be used only for uniform mixtures of 
fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate as the main ingredient within 
the following composition limits:
    a. Not less than 90% ammonium nitrate with not more than 0.2% total 
combustible, organic material calculated as carbon, and with added 
matter, if any, that is inorganic and inert when in contact with 
ammonium nitrate; or
    b. Less than 90% but more than 70% ammonium nitrate with other 
inorganic materials, or more than 80% but less than 90% ammonium 
nitrate mixed with calcium carbonate and/or dolomite, and not more than 
0.4% total combustible, organic material calculated as carbon; or
    c. Ammonium nitrate-based fertilizers containing mixtures of 
ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate with more than 45% but less than 
70% ammonium nitrate, and not more than 0.4% total combustible, organic 
material calculated as carbon such that the sum of the percentage of 
compositions of ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate exceeds 70%.
    151 If this material meets the definition of a flammable liquid in 
Sec.  173.120 of this subchapter, a flammable liquid label is also 
required and the basic description on the shipping paper must indicate 
the Class 3 subsidiary hazard.
* * * * *
    153 The following applies to aerosols:
    a. Division 2.1 applies when the aerosol is flammable according to 
Sec.  173.306(i) of this subchapter.
    b. Division 2.2 applies when the contents of the aerosol do not 
meet the above criteria for Division 2.1, or Division 2.3.
    c. Gases of Division 2.3 may not be used in an aerosol dispenser.
    d. When the contents are classified as Division 6.1, or Class 8, 
the aerosol must have a subsidiary risk of Division 6.1 or Class 8.
    e. Aerosols with contents meeting the criteria for PG I and PG II 
for Division 6.1 or Class 8 are forbidden for transportation.
    f. Aerosols must meet the definition for aerosols in Sec.  171.8 of 
this subchapter.
* * * * *
    155 Fish meal or fish scrap may not be transported if the 
temperature at the time of loading either exceeds 35 [deg]C (95 
[deg]F), or exceeds 5 [deg]C (41 [deg]F) above the ambient temperature, 
whichever is higher.
    156 Asbestos that is immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial 
binder material such as cement, plastic, asphalt, resins or mineral 
ore, and manufactured products containing asbestos are not subject to 
the requirements of this subchapter.
    157 This entry includes hybrid electric vehicles powered by both an 
internal combustion engine and wet, sodium or lithium batteries, 
transported with one or more batteries installed. Vehicles containing 
an internal combustion engine must be described as ``Vehicle, flammable 
gas powered,'' UN3166, or ``Vehicle, flammable liquid powered,'' 
UN3166, as appropriate.
    159 This material must be protected from direct sunshine and kept 
in a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of heat.
    160 This entry applies to articles that are used as life-saving 
vehicle air bag inflators, air bag modules or seat-belt pretensioners 
that contain Class 1 (explosive) materials or materials of other hazard 
classes. Air bag inflators and modules must be tested in accordance 
with Test series 6(c) of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria 
(incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter), with 
no explosion of the device, no fragmentation of device casing or 
pressure vessel, and no projection hazard or thermal effect that would 
significantly hinder fire-fighting or other emergency response efforts 
in the immediate vicinity. If the air bag inflator unit satisfactorily 
passes the series 6(c) test, it is not necessary to repeat the test on 
the air bag module.
    161 For domestic transport, air bag inflators or air bag modules 
that meet the criteria for a Division 1.4G explosive must be 
transported using the description, ``Articles, pyrotechnic for 
technical purposes,'' UN0431.
    162 This material may be transported under the provisions of 
Division 4.1 only if it is so packed that at no time during transport 
will the percentage of diluent fall below the percentage that is stated 
in the shipping description.
    (2) * * *

Code/Special Provisions

* * * * *
    A54 Lithium batteries or lithium batteries contained or packed with 
equipment that exceed 35 kg (77 pounds) gross weight may only be

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transported on cargo aircraft if approved by the Associate 
Administrator.
    A55 Prototype lithium batteries and cells that are packed with not 
more than 24 cells or 12 batteries per packaging that have not 
completed the test requirements in Sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of 
Tests and Criteria (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter) may be transported by cargo aircraft if approved by the 
Associate Administrator and provided the following requirements are 
met:
    a. The cells and batteries must be transported in rigid outer 
packagings that conform to the requirements of part 178 of this 
subchapter at the Packing Group I performance level ; and
    b. Each cell and battery must be protected against short 
circuiting, surrounded by cushioning material that is non-combustible 
and non-conductive, and be individually packed in an inner packaging 
that is placed inside an outer specification packaging.
    A56 Radioactive material with a subsidiary hazard of Division 4.2, 
Packing Group I, must be transported by aircraft in Type B packages. 
Radioactive material with a subsidiary hazard of Division 2.1 is 
forbidden from transport on passenger aircraft.
* * * * *
    (4) Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3--IB Codes, Organic Peroxide IBC 
Code, and IP Special IBC Packing Provisions. These provisions apply 
only to transportation in IBCs. When no IBC code is assigned in the 
Sec.  172.101 Table for a specific proper shipping name, an IBC may be 
authorized when approved by the Associate Administrator. When only 
certain types of IBCs are authorized in Table 2 (IBC Code IB52), 
alternative types of IBCs may be authorized when approved by the 
Associate Administrator. The letter ``Z'' shown in the marking code for 
composite IBCs must be replaced with a capital code letter designation 
found in Sec.  178.702(a)(2) of this subchapter to specify the material 
used for the outer packaging. Tables 1, 2, and 3 follow:

                     Table 1.--IB Codes (IBC Codes)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
             IBC code                          Authorized IBCs
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
IB3...............................  Authorized IBCs: Metal (31A, 31B and
                                     31N); Rigid plastics (31H1 and
                                     31H2); Composite (31HZ1 and 31HA2,
                                     31HB2, 31HN2, 31HD2 and 31HH2).
                                    Additional Requirement: Only liquids
                                     with a vapor pressure less than or
                                     equal to 110 kPa at 50 [deg]C (1.1
                                     bar at 122 [deg]F), or 130 kPa at
                                     55 [deg]C (1.3 bar at 131 [deg]F)
                                     are authorized, except for UN2672
                                     (also see Special Provision IP8 in
                                     Table 3 for UN2672).
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                   Table 2.--Organic Peroxide IBC Code (IB52)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      Maximum
            UN No.               Organic peroxide   Type of IBC      quantity         Control        Emergency
                                                                     (liters)       temperature     temperature
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
                                REMOVE:
3109
                                Di-tert-butyl      31A                      1250
                                 peroxide, not     31HA1                    1000
                                 more than 52% in
                                 diluent type A.
                                ADD:.............
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
3109..........................  Dicumyl peroxide,  31A                      1250
                                 less than or      31HA1                    1000
                                 equal to 100%.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
3109..........................  Di-tert-butyl      31A                      1250
                                 peroxide, not     31HA1                    1000
                                 more than 52% in
                                 diluent type B.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
                                Peroxyacetic       31A                      1500
                                 acid, with not    31HA1                    1500
                                 more than 26%
                                 hydrogen
                                 peroxide.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
                                Peroxyacetic       31A                      1500
                                 acid, type F,     31HA1                    1500
                                 stabilized.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
                                REVISE:
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
3110..........................  Dicumyl peroxide,  31A                      2000
                                 less than or
                                 equal to 100%.
                                                  * * * * * * *
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* * * * *

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                           Table 3.--IP Codes
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                              * * * * * * *
IP8 Ammonia solutions may be transported in rigid or composite plastic
 IBCs (31H1, 31H2 and 31HZ1) that have successfully passed, without
 leakage or permanent deformation, the hydraulic test specified in Sec.
  178.814 of this subchapter at a test pressure that is not less than
 1.5 times the vapor pressure of the contents at 55 [deg]C (131 [deg]F).
 
                              * * * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) * * *

Code/Special Provisions

* * * * *
    N83 This material may not be transported in quantities of more than 
11.5 kg (25.4 lbs) per package.
    N84 The maximum quantity per package is 500 g (1.1 lbs.).
    N85 Packagings certified at the Packing Group I performance level 
may not be used.
* * * * *
    (7) * * *
    (iii) * * *

                                                                 Portable Tank Code T23
                   [Portable tank code T23 applies to self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 and organic peroxides of Division 5.2.]
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                                                Minimum test
                     Hazardous      Minimum    thickness (mm-    Bottom opening    Pressure-relief                         Control
     UN No.          material       pressure  reference steel)    requirements      requirements     Filling limits      temperature    Emer temperature
                                     (bar)          See...           See...            See...
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                                                                      * * * * * * *
                 REMOVE:
3119...........  tert-Butyl                4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     +30 [deg]C......  +35 [deg]C
                  peroxyacetate,               178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  not more than                                                                      [deg]F (15
                  32% in diluent                                                                     [deg]C).
                  type B.
3120...........  Organix                   4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     As approved by    As approved by
                  peroxide, Type               178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59         Assoc. Admin.     Assoc. Admin.
                  F, solid,                                                                          [deg]F (15
                  temperature                                                                        [deg]C).
                  controlled.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
                 ADD:
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
3109...........  Dicumyl                   4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than
                  peroxide, less               178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  than or equal                                                                      [deg]F (15
                  to 100% in                                                                         [deg]C).
                  diluent type B.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
3119...........  tert-Butyl                4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     +30 [deg]C......  +35 [deg]C
                  peroxyacetate,               178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  not more than                                                                      [deg]F (15
                  32% in diluent                                                                     [deg]C).
                  type B.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
                 Peroxyacetic              4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     +30.............  +35
                  acid,                        178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  distilled,                                                                         [deg]F (15
                  stabilized, not                                                                    [deg]C).
                  more than 41%.
3120...........  Organic peroxide          4  178.274(d)(2)...  Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     As approved by    As approved by
                  Type F, solid,                                 178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59         Assoc. Admin.     Assoc. Admin.
                  temperature                                                                        [deg]F (15
                  controlled.                                                                        [deg]C).
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
3110
                 REVISE:
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
                 Dicumyl                   4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than
                  peroxide, less               178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  than or equal                                                                      [deg]F (15
                  to 100% with                                                                       [deg]C).
                  inert solids.
                   Maximum
                    quantity per
                    portable tank
                    2,000 kg.
 

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                                                                      * * * * * * *
3119...........  tert-Butyl                4  Sec.              Sec.              Sec.              Not more than     +5 [deg]C.......  +10 [deg]C
                  peroxypivalate,              178.274(d)(2).    178.275(d)(3).    178.275(g)(1).    90% at 59
                  not more than                                                                      [deg]F (15
                  27% in diluent                                                                     [deg]C).
                  type B.
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    (viii) * * *

Code/Special Provisions

* * * * *
    TP3 For materials transported under elevated temperatures, the 
maximum degree of filling is determined by the following:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP03DE02.000

Where:

dt is the density of the material at the maximum mean bulk 
temperature during transport; and df is the density of the 
material at the temperature in degrees celsius of the material during 
filling; and
* * * * *
    12. In Sec.  172.202, paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(5) and (b) would be 
revised to read as follows:


Sec.  172.202  Description of hazardous material on shipping papers.

    (a) * * *
    (2) The hazard class or division number prescribed for the 
material, as shown in Column (3) of the Sec.  172.101 Table. Except for 
combustible liquids, the subsidiary hazard class or subsidiary division 
number(s) must be entered in parentheses following the primary hazard 
class or division number. Subsidiary hazard(s) must be enclosed in 
parentheses following the primary hazard class or division number. The 
words ``Class'' or ``Division'' may be included preceding the primary 
and subsidiary hazard class or division numbers. The hazard class need 
not be included for the entry ``Combustible liquid, n.o.s.'';
* * * * *
    (5) Except for empty packagings (see Sec.  173.29 of this 
subchapter), cylinders for Class 2 materials and bulk packagings, the 
total quantity of hazardous materials covered by the description (by 
volume or mass, as appropriate) of each hazardous material bearing a 
different proper shipping name, UN number or packing group must be 
indicated together with the appropriate units of measurement (for 
example, 200 kgs). For Class 1 (explosive) materials, the quantity must 
be the net explosive mass. For shipments of packages in an overpack or 
transport unit (for example, freight container), this information must 
be provided for each hazardous material in each package within the 
overpack or transport unit. For hazardous materials transported in 
salvage packagings, an estimate of the quantity must be indicated. For 
cylinders for Class 2 materials and bulk packagings, indication of the 
total quantity must be shown (for example, ``10 cylinders,'' ``2 
IBCs,'' or ``1 cargo tank''). The number of packages and type of 
packages (for example, drum, box, jerrican, etc.) must also be 
indicated. Abbreviations may be used to specify the unit of measurement 
for the total quantity. Examples of descriptions of units of measure 
and the number and type of packagings include: ``1 box, net mass, 30 
kg'' or ``2 drums, gross mass, 200 kg.''
    (b) Except as provided in this subpart, the basic description 
specified in paragraphs (a)(1), (2), (3) and (4) of this section must 
be shown in sequence with no additional information interspersed. For 
example, ``Cyclobutyl chloroformate, 6.1, (8,3), UN2744, PGII.'' 
Alternatively, the identification (ID) number may be listed first and 
the proper shipping name may be listed directly following the class and 
subsidiary risk. For example, ``UN2744, 6.1, (8,3), Cyclobutyl 
chloroformate, PGII.''
* * * * *


Sec.  172.203  [Amended]

    13. In Sec.  172.203, paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3) and (i)(6) 
would be removed and paragraphs (i)(4) and (i)(5) would be redesignated 
(i)(1) and (i)(2), respectively.
    14. In Sec.  172.301, paragraph (a)(1) is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  172.301  General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    (a) * * *
    (1) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, each person 
who offers for transportation a hazardous material in a non-bulk 
packaging must mark the package with the proper shipping name and 
identification number (preceded by ``UN'' or ``NA,'' as appropriate) 
for the material as shown in the Sec.  172.101 Table. Identification 
numbers are not required on packagings that contain only ORM-D 
materials. Packagings that contain only limited quantities, as defined 
in Sec.  171.8 of this subchapter, may be marked with the proper 
shipping name, but must be marked in accordance with Sec.  172.315.
* * * * *
    15. In Sec.  172.312, a new paragraph (c)(6) would be added to read 
as follows:


Sec.  172.312  Liquid hazardous materials in non-bulk packagings.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (6) Packages containing liquid infectious substances in primary 
receptacles not exceeding 50 ml (1.7 oz.).
    16. A new section Sec.  172.315 would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  172.315  Packagings containing limited quantities.

    (a) Packagings containing limited quantities of hazardous materials 
need not be marked with the proper shipping name, but must be marked 
with the identification (ID) number, preceded by the letters ``UN'' or 
``NA,'' as applicable, and placed within a diamond as follows:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP03DE02.001

    (b) The ID number marking must be durable, legible and of such a 
size relative to the packaging as to be readily visible. The width of 
line forming the

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diamond must be at least 2 mm and the height of the ID number must be 
at least 6 mm. The marking must be applied on at least one side or one 
end of the outer packaging and must be durable, legible and of a size 
that is clearly visible.
    (c) When more than one hazardous material is contained in the 
packaging and the hazardous materials are assigned different ID 
numbers, the packaging must be marked with either individual diamonds 
bearing a single ID number, or a single diamond large enough to include 
each applicable ID number.
    17. A new section Sec.  172.323 would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  172.323  Air eligibility mark.

    (a) Air eligibility marking. Except as otherwise specified in this 
subchapter, each person who offers for transportation or transports by 
aircraft a hazardous material in a non-bulk package, including packages 
used for consumer commodities and limited quantities of hazardous 
materials, must mark the package to indicate that it meets the 
applicable requirements for air transport. The marking is a 
certification that the person offering the package into transportation 
has determined that it complies with the requirements of this 
subchapter.
    (b) The marking must be placed adjacent to the markings prescribed 
in Sec.  172.301(a), or for limited quantity packages, adjacent to the 
marking prescribed in Sec.  172.315. The marking must be durable, 
legible and of a size relative to the package so as to be readily 
visible. The marking must include an aircraft within a circle and may 
include the words ``Air Eligible'' in conjunction with the mark such 
as:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP03DE02.002

    (c) Exceptions from the air eligibility mark. The air eligibility 
mark is not required for packagings that are transported in accordance 
with the small quantity exception in Sec.  173.4, or for packagings 
that contain solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) packaged with materials 
that are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter.
    18. In Sec.  172.411, the section heading and paragraphs (b) and 
(d) would be revised, and new paragraphs (e) and (f) would be added to 
read as follows:


Sec.  172.411  EXPLOSIVE 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 labels, and 
EXPLOSIVE Subsidiary label.

* * * * *
    (b) In addition to complying with Sec.  172.407, the background 
color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.1, EXPLOSIVE 1.2 and EXPLOSIVE 1.3 labels must 
be orange. The ``**'' must be replaced with the appropriate division 
number and compatibility group. The compatibility group letter must be 
the same size as the division number and must be shown as a capitalized 
Roman letter.
* * * * *
    (d) In addition to complying with Sec.  172.407, the background 
color on the EXPLOSIVE 1.4, EXPLOSIVE 1.5 and EXPLOSIVE 1.6 label must 
be orange. The ``*'' must be replaced with the appropriate 
compatibility group. The compatibility group letter must be shown as a 
capitalized Roman letter. Division numbers must measure at least 30 mm 
(1.2 inches) in height and at least 5 mm (0.2 inches) in width.
    (e) An EXPLOSIVE subsidiary label is required for materials 
identified in Column (6) of the HMT as having an explosive subsidiary 
hazard. Except for size and color, the EXPLOSIVE subsidiary label must 
be as follows:

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP03DE02.003

    (f) In addition to complying with Sec.  172.407, the background 
color on the EXPLOSIVE subsidiary label must be orange.
    19. In Sec.  172.504, paragraph (g) introductory text would be 
revised to read as follows:


Sec.  172.504  General placarding requirements.

* * * * *
    (g) For shipments of Class 1 (explosive materials) by aircraft or 
vessel, the applicable compatibility group letter must be displayed on 
the placards required by this section. When more than one compatibility 
group placard is required for Class 1 materials, only one placard is 
required to be displayed, as provided in paragraphs (g)(1) through 
(g)(4) of this section. For the purposes of paragraphs (g)(1) through 
(g)(4), there is a distinction between the phrases explosive articles 
and explosive substances. Explosive article means an article containing 
an explosive substance; examples include a detonator, flare, primer or 
fuse. Explosive substance means a substance contained in a packaging 
that is not contained in an article; examples include black powder and 
smokeless powder.
* * * * *

PART 173--SHIPPERS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND 
PACKAGINGS

    20. The authority citation for part 173 would continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127, 44701; 49 CFR 1.53.

    21. In Sec.  173.2a, in the paragraph (b) Precedence of Hazard 
Table, the title of the table and the first three entries in Precedence 
of Hazard Table would be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  173.2a  Classification of a material having more than one hazard.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

                                                               Precedence of Hazard Table
                                                      [Hazard class or division and packing group]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 5.1                                                                                8,
                                4.2     4.3    5.1  I  5.1  I    III   6.1,  I  6.1,  I  6.1  II    6.1    8,  I   8,  I  8,  II  8,  II  8, III    III
                                                 \1\    I\1\     \1\    dermal    oral              III   liquid   solid  liquid   solid  liquid   solid
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 I\2\......................  ......      4.3  ......  ......  ......      3        3        3         3       3   (\3\)       3   (\3\)       3   (\3\)

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3 II\2\.....................  ......      4.3  ......  ......  ......      3        3        3         3       8   (\3\)       8   (\3\)       3   (\3\)
3 III\2\....................  ......      4.3  ......  ......  ......      6.1      6.1      6.1   \4\ 3       8   (\3\)       8   (\3\)       3  (\3\)
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* * * * * * *
\2\ Materials of Division 4.1 other than self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives, and materials of Class 3 other than liquid
  desensitized explosives.
\3\ Denotes an impossible combination.
\4\ For pesticides only, where a material has the hazards of Class 3, Packing Group III, and Division 6.1, Packing Group III, the primary hazard is
  Division 6.1, Packing Group III.
* * * * * * *

* * * * *
    22. In Sec.  173.21, paragraph (f)(3)(ii) would be revised to read 
as follows:


Sec.  173.21  Forbidden materials and packages.

* * * * *
    (f) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (ii) For transportation by vessel, shipments are authorized in 
accordance with the control temperature requirements in Chapter 7.7 of 
the IMDG Code (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this 
subchapter).
* * * * *
    23. In Sec.  173.22, paragraph (a)(4) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.22  Shipper's responsibility.

    (a) * * *
    (4) For a DOT Specification or UN standard packaging subject to the 
requirements of part 178 of this subchapter, a person must perform all 
functions necessary to bring the package into compliance with parts 173 
and 178 of this subchapter, as identified by the packaging manufacturer 
or subsequent distributor (for example, applying closures consistent 
with the manufacturer's closure instructions) in accordance with Sec.  
178.2 of this subchapter.
* * * * *
    24. In Sec.  173.24, paragraph (b)(4) would be added and paragraph 
(f)(1) introductory text would be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  173.24  General requirements for packagings and packages.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) The packagings are strong enough to withstand the shocks and 
loadings encountered during transportation, including removal from a 
pallet, unit load device or overpack for subsequent manual or 
mechanical handlings. Packagings must be constructed and closed in a 
manner that prevents any loss of contents that may be caused under 
normal conditions of transportation, by vibration, or by changes in 
temperature, humidity or pressure, including pressure changes resulting 
from altitude. Packagings, including inner packagings and receptacles, 
must be closed in accordance with the information provided by the 
manufacturer (see Sec.  178.2 of this subchapter). No hazardous 
material residue may adhere to the outside of the package during 
transport (see Sec. Sec.  173.24 and 173.24a).
* * * * *
    (f) * * * (1) The closures of packagings must be constructed to 
resist the effects of temperature, pressure changes and vibration that 
occur during normal conditions of transportation. Screw-type closures 
on packagings must be secured to prevent the closures from loosening 
due to vibration or substantial change in temperature. For air 
transport, stoppers, corks or other such friction type closures must be 
held securely, tightly and effectively in place by positive means. This 
may be accomplished by the use of adhesive tape, friction sleeves, 
welding or soldering, or positive locking wires, or other equally 
effective methods. The closure device must be so designed that it is 
unlikely it can be incorrectly or incompletely closed. The requirements 
of this paragraph apply to new, reused, reconditioned or remanufactured 
packagings. Closures must be designed and closed so that under 
conditions normally incident to transportation--
* * * * *
    25. In 173.25, paragraph (a)(2) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.25  Authorized packagings and overpacks.

    (a) * * *
    (2) The overpack is marked with the proper shipping name and 
identification number, the air eligibility marking, when applicable, 
and labeled as required by this subchapter for each hazardous material 
contained therein, unless markings and labels representative of each 
hazardous material in the overpack are visible.
* * * * *
    26. In Sec.  173.27, paragraph (e) would be revised, and a new 
paragraph (i) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.27  General requirements for transportation by aircraft.

* * * * *
    (e) Absorbent materials. Except as otherwise provided in this 
subchapter, liquid hazardous materials, other than Class 9, that are 
packaged and offered for transport in glass, earthenware, plastic or 
metal inner packagings must be packaged using absorbent material as 
follows:
    (1) Packing Group I liquids on passenger aircraft must be packaged 
using materials capable of absorbing the entire contents of the inner 
packagings.
    (2) Packing Group I liquids on cargo aircraft, and Packing Group II 
liquids including Division 5.2 liquids on passenger and cargo aircraft, 
must be packaged using a sufficient quantity of absorbent material to 
absorb the entire contents of any one of the inner packagings 
containing such liquids. When the inner packagings are of different 
sizes and quantities, sufficient absorbent material must be used to 
absorb the entire contents of the inner packaging with the greatest 
volume of liquid.
    (3) When absorbent materials are required and the outer packaging 
is not liquid tight, a means of containing the liquid in the event of a 
leakage must be provided in the form of a leakproof liner, plastic bag 
or other equally efficient means of containment.
    (4) Absorbent material must not react dangerously with the liquid 
(see Sec. Sec.  173.24 and 173.24a.).
    (5) Absorbent material is not required if the inner packagings are 
so protected that breakage of them and leakage of their contents from 
the outer packaging is not likely to occur under normal conditions of 
transportation.
* * * * *
    (i) Air eligibility marking. Each person who offers for 
transportation a hazardous material by aircraft must mark the 
packagings containing the hazardous materials with an air

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eligibility mark as specified in Sec.  172.323 of this subchapter.
    27. In Sec.  173.62, the following changes would be made:
    a. In paragraph (b), in the Explosives Table, a new entry would be 
added in appropriate numerical order; and
    b. In paragraph (c), in the Explosives Packing Instructions Table, 
in the first column, for the packing instruction entry 112(b), in the 
last sentence, the wording ``3. For UN 0222 and UN 0223'' would be 
removed and ``3. For UN 0222'' would be added in its place.
    The new entry to be added to the paragraph (b) Explosives Table 
would read as follows:


Sec.  173.62  Specific packaging requirements for explosives.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

                            Explosives Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           ID                              PI
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                * * * * *
UN0503..........................................................     135
 
                                * * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
    28. In Sec.  173.115, paragraphs (d) and (e) would be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec.  173.115  Class 2, Divisions 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3--Definitions.

* * * * *
    (d) Non-liquefied compressed gas. A gas, which when packaged under 
pressure for transportation is entirely gaseous at -50 [deg]C (-58 
[deg]F) with a critical temperature less than or equal to -50 [deg]C (-
58 [deg]F), is considered to be a non-liquefied compressed gas.
    (e) Liquefied compressed gas. A gas, which when packaged under 
pressure for transportation is partially liquid at temperatures above -
50 [deg]C (-58 [deg]F), is considered to be a liquefied compressed gas. 
A liquefied compressed gas is further categorized as follows:
    (1) High pressure liquefied gas which is a gas with a critical 
temperature between -50 [deg]C (-58 [deg]F) and +65 [deg]C (149 
[deg]F), and
    (2) Low pressure liquefied gas which is a gas with a critical 
temperature above +65 [deg]C (149 [deg]F).
* * * * *
    29. In Sec.  173.152, paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(4)(ii) would be 
revised to read as follows:


Sec.  173.152  Exceptions for Division 5.1 (oxidizers) and Division 5.2 
(organic peroxides).

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) For oxidizers in Packing Group III, inner packagings not over 5 
L (1.3 gallons) net capacity each for liquids or not over 5.0 kg (11 
pounds) net capacity each for solids, and packed in strong outer 
packagings.
* * * * *
    (4) * * *
    (ii) The flammable liquid component must be packed in inner 
packagings not over 5 L (1.3 gallons) net capacity each for Packing 
Group II or III liquid; and
* * * * *
    30. In Sec.  173.153, in paragraph (b) introductory text, a new 
first sentence would be added, and paragraph (b)(1) would be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec.  173.153  Exceptions for Division 6.1 (poisonous materials).

* * * * *
    (b) Limited quantities of Division 6.1 materials. The exceptions in 
this paragraph do not apply to poison-by-inhalation materials. * * *
    (1) For poisonous liquids in Packing Group III, inner packagings 
not over 5 L (1.3 gallons) net capacity each, packed in strong outer 
packagings; and
* * * * *
    31. In Sec.  173.154, paragraph (b)(2) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.154  Exceptions for Class 8 (corrosive materials).

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (2) For corrosive materials in Packing Group III, in inner 
packagings not over 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) net capacity each for liquids, 
or not over 5.0 kg (11 pounds) net capacity each for solids, and packed 
in strong outer packagings.
* * * * *
    32. In Sec.  173.159, in paragraph (a), a second sentence would be 
added, and a new paragraph (d)(4) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.159  Batteries, wet.

    (a) * * * For transportation by aircraft, the packaging for wet 
cell batteries must incorporate an acid-or alkali-proof liner, or 
include a supplementary packaging with sufficient strength and 
adequately sealed to prevent leakage of electrolyte fluid in the event 
of spillage.
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (4) At a temperature of 55 [deg]C (131 [deg]F), the battery must 
not contain any unabsorbed free-flowing liquid, and must be designed so 
that electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case.
* * * * *
    33. Section 173.161 would be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  173.161  Chemical kits and first aid kits.

    (a) Chemical kits and First aid kits must conform to the following 
requirements:
    (1) The kits may only contain hazardous materials for which 
packaging exceptions are provided in the Sec.  172.101 table of this 
subchapter.
    (2) The kits must be packed in a strong outer packaging conforming 
to the packaging requirements of subpart B of this subchapter.
    (3) The kits must include sufficient absorbent material to 
completely absorb the contents of any liquid hazardous materials 
contained in the kits. The contents must be separated, placed, or 
packed, and closed with cushioning material to protect them from 
damage.
    (4) The contents of the kits must be packed so there will be no 
possibility of the mixture of contents causing dangerous evolution of 
heat or gas.
    (5) The packing group assigned to the kits as a whole must be the 
most stringent packing group assigned to any individual substance 
contained in the kits.
    (6) Inner receptacles containing hazardous materials within the 
kits must not contain more than 250 ml for liquids or 250 g for solids 
per receptacle.
    (7) The total quantity of hazardous materials in any one outer 
package must not exceed either 10 L or 10 kg.
    (b) Except when offered for transportation or transported by air, 
Chemical kits and First aid kits are excepted from the labeling 
requirements and the specification packaging requirements of this 
subchapter. In addition, chemical kits and first aid kits are not 
subject to subpart F of part 172 of this subchapter (Placarding), part 
174 (Carriage by rail) of this subchapter except Sec.  174.24 (Shipping 
papers), and part 177 (Carriage by highway) of this subchapter except 
Sec.  177.817 (Shipping papers). Kits that meet the definition for a 
consumer commodity in Sec.  171.8 of this subchapter may be transported 
in accordance with the exceptions for ORM materials in Sec.  173.156.
    34. In Sec.  173.166, paragraphs (b), (c), (d)(2), (e) introductory 
text and (f) would be revised; paragraph (d)(3) would be redesignated 
as paragraph (d)(4); and new paragraphs (d)(3), (d)(5), and (e)(5) 
would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.166  Air bag inflators, air bag modules and seat-belt 
pretensioners.

* * * * *
    (b) Classification. For an air bag inflator, air bag module or 
seat-belt

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pretensioner that meets the criteria of Class 1 (explosive), see Sec.  
173.62. An air bag inflator, air bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner 
may be classed as Class 9 (UN3268) if:
    (1) The manufacturer has submitted each design type air bag 
inflator, air bag module, or seat-belt pretensioner to a person 
approved by the Associate Administrator, in accordance with Sec.  
173.56(b), for examination and testing. The submission must contain a 
detailed description of the inflator or pretensioner or, if more than a 
single inflator or pretensioner is involved, the maximum parameters of 
each particular inflator or pretensioner design type for which approval 
is sought and details on the complete package. The manufacturer must 
submit an application, including the test results and report 
recommending the shipping description and classification for each 
device or design type to the Associate Administrator, and must be 
notified in writing by the Associate Administrator that the device has 
been approved for transportation; or,
    (2) The manufacturer has submitted an application, including an 
approved classification issued by the competent authority of a foreign 
government to the Associate Administrator, and been notified in writing 
by the Associate Administrator that the device has been approved for 
transportation and assigned an EX number.
    (c) EX numbers. When offered for transportation, the shipping paper 
must contain the EX number or product code for each approved inflator 
or pretensioner in association with the basic description required by 
Sec.  172.202(a) of this subchapter. Product codes must be traceable to 
the specific EX number assigned to the inflator, module or pretensioner 
by the Associate Administrator. The EX number or product code is not 
required to be marked on the outside package.
    (d) * * *
    (2) An air bag module containing an inflator that has been 
previously approved for transportation is not required to be submitted 
for further examination or approval.
    (3) An air bag module containing an inflator that has previously 
been approved as a Division 2.2 material is not required to be 
submitted for further examination to be reclassed as a Class 9 
material.
    (4) Shipments for recycling. When offered for domestic 
transportation by highway, rail freight, cargo vessel or cargo 
aircraft, a serviceable air bag module or seat-belt pretensioner 
removed from a motor vehicle that was manufactured as required for use 
in the United States may be offered for transportation and transported 
without compliance with the shipping paper requirement prescribed in 
paragraph (c) of this section. However, the word ``Recycled'' must be 
entered on the shipping paper immediately after the basic description 
prescribed in Sec.  172.202 of this subchapter. No more than one device 
is authorized in the packaging prescribed in paragraph (e)(1), (2) or 
(3) of this section. The device must be cushioned and secured within 
the package to prevent movement during transportation.
    (5) Until October 1, 2005, approved ``Air bag inflators, compressed 
gas, or Air bag modules, compressed gas or Seat-belt pretensioners, 
compressed gas,'' UN3353, packaged in a nonspecification packaging 
before October 1, 2003, may be transported or offered for domestic 
transportation when described, marked, and labeled as a Division 2.2 
material in accordance with the HMR in effect on September 30, 2002.
    (e) Packagings. Rigid, outer packagings, meeting the requirements 
of Part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group III performance 
level are authorized. The packagings must be designed and constructed 
to prevent movement of the articles and inadvertent operation.
* * * * *
    (5) Packagings specified in the approval document issued by the 
Associate Administrator in accordance with paragraph (e) of this 
section are also authorized.
    (f) Labeling. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec.  172.402 of 
this subchapter, each package or handling device must display a CLASS 9 
label. Additional labeling is not required when the package contains no 
hazardous materials other than the devices.
    35. In Sec.  173.185, paragraph (e)(4) would be revised, paragraph 
(e)(5) would be removed and reserved, paragraph (e)(7) would be 
revised, and a new paragraph (k) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.185  Lithium batteries and cells.

* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (4) Authorized outer packagings: rigid outer packagings that 
conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter at the 
Packing Group II performance level. Cells and batteries must be packed 
in such a manner as to effectively prevent short circuits through the 
use of inner packagings, dividers, or other suitable means.
    (5) [Reserved]
* * * * *
    (7) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this section, cells and 
batteries with a liquid cathode containing sulfur dioxide, sulfuryl 
chloride or thionyl chloride may not be offered for transportation or 
transported if any cell has been discharged to the extent that the open 
circuit voltage is less than two volts, or is less than two-thirds of 
the voltage of the fully charged cell, whichever is less.
* * * * *
    (k) Batteries employing a strong, impact-resistant outer casing and 
exceeding a gross mass of 12 kg (26.5 lbs.), and assemblies of such 
batteries, may be packed in strong outer packagings, in protective 
enclosures (for example, in fully enclosed wooden slatted crates) or on 
pallets. Batteries must be secured to prevent inadvertent movement, and 
the terminals may not support the weight of other superimposed 
elements. Prior to its being offered for transportation aboard cargo 
aircraft, the packaging must be approved by the Associate 
Administrator.


Sec.  173.216  [Amended]

    36. In Sec.  173.216, paragraph (b) would be removed and reserved.
    37. In Sec.  173.218, paragraph (a) introductory text would be 
revised and paragraph (b) would be removed and reserved to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.218  Fish meal or fish scrap.

    (a) Except as provided in Column (7) of the HMT in Sec.  172.101 of 
this subchapter, fish meal or fish scrap, containing at least 6%, but 
not more than 12% water, is authorized for transportation by vessel 
only when packaged as follows:
* * * * *
    (b) [Reserved]
* * * * *
    38. In Sec.  173.220, paragraph (e) would be redesignated as 
paragraph (f) and a new paragraph (e) would be added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.220  Internal combustion engines, self-propelled vehicles, 
mechanical equipment containing internal combustion engines, and 
battery powered vehicles or equipment.

* * * * *
    (e) Additional requirements for internal combustion engines and 
vehicles with certain electronic equipment when transported by aircraft 
or vessel. When internal combustion engines are shipped separately by 
aircraft or vessel, all fuel, coolant or hydraulic systems remaining in 
the

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engine must be drained as far as practicable, and all disconnected 
fluid pipes must be sealed with leak-proof caps that are positively 
retained. Vehicles equipped with theft-protection devices, installed 
radio communications equipment or navigational systems must have such 
devices, equipment or systems disabled.
* * * * *
    39. A new Sec.  173.223 would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.223  Musk xylene.

    (a) Packagings for ``Musk xylene'' or ``5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-
trinitro-m-xylene,'' when offered for transportation or transported by 
rail, highway, or vessel, must conform to the general packaging 
requirements of Subpart B of Part 173, and to the requirements of Part 
178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group III performance level and 
may only be transported in the following packagings:
    (1) Fiberboard box (4G) with a single inner plastic bag, and a 
maximum net mass of not more than 50 kg (110 lbs).
    (2) Fiberboard box (4G) or fiber drum (1G), with a plastic inner 
packaging not exceeding 5 kg (11 lbs), and a maximum net mass of not 
more than 25 kg (55 lbs).
    (3) Fiber drum (1G), and a maximum net mass of not more than 50 kg 
(110 lbs), that may be fitted with a coating or lining.
    (b) [Reserved]
    40. In Sec.  173.224, in paragraph (b)(4), the fourth sentence 
would be revised; in the table following paragraph (b)(7), 5 entries 
would be removed, 9 entries would be added, and 1 entry would be 
revised in appropriate alphabetical order; and in the ``NOTES'' 
immediately following the Table, a new Note ``4'' would be added in 
appropriate numerical order to read as follows:


Sec.  173.224  Packaging and control and emergency temperatures for 
self-reactive materials.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (4) * * * Bulk packagings are authorized as specified in Sec.  
173.225(e) for Type F self-reactive substances. * * *
* * * * *
    (7) * * *

                                                              Self-Reactive Materials Table
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Identification                                                       Control                 Emergency
      Self-reactive substance             No.         Concentration (%)       Packing method       temperature([deg]C)          temperature       Notes
(1)                                         (2)     (3)..................  (4)                  (5)......................  (6).................      (7)
-----------------------------------
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
[REMOVE:]
Benzene-1,3-disulphohydrazide, as          3226     52...................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 a paste.
Benzene sulphohydrazide...........         3226     100..................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
2-Diazo-1-Naphthol-4-                      3222     100..................  OP5                  .........................  ....................  .......
 sulphochloride.
2-Diazo-1-Naphthol-5-                      3222     100..................  OP5                  .........................  ....................  .......
 sulphochloride.
Diphenyloxide-4,4'-                        3226     100..................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 disulphohydrazide.
[ADD:]
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
Benzene-1,3-disulphonylhydrazide,          3226     52...................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 as a paste.
Benzene sulphohydrazide...........         3226     100..................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
2-Diazo-1-Naphthol sulphonic acid          3226     <100.................  OP7                  .........................  ....................        4
 ester mixture.
2-Diazo-1-Naphthol-4-sulphonyl             3222     100..................  OP5                  .........................  ....................  .......
 chloride.
2-Diazo-1-Naphthol-5-sulphonyl             3222     100..................  OP5                  .........................  ....................  .......
 chloride.
2,5-Dibutoxy-4-(4-morpholinyl)-            3228     100..................  OP8                  .........................  ....................  .......
 Benzenediazonium,
 tetrachlorozincate (2:1).
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
2,5-Diethoxy-4-(4-morpholinyl)-            3226     100..................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 benzenediazonium sulphate.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
4-(Dimethylamino)-benzenediazonium         3228     100..................  OP8                  .........................  ....................  .......
 trichlorozincate (-1).
Diphenyloxide-4,4'-                        3226     100..................  OP7                  .........................  ....................  .......
 disulphonylhydrazide.
 
                                                                      * * * * * * *
[REVISE:]
2,2'-Azodi(isobutyronitrile) as a          3224     <=50.................  OP6                  .........................  ....................  .......
 water based paste.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *

    Notes: 

* * * * *
    4. This entry applies to mixtures of esters of 2-diazo-1-naphthol-
4-sulphonic

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acid and 2-diazo-1-naphthol-5-sulphonic acid.
    41. In Sec.  173.225, paragraph (b)(6) would be revised; in the 
Organic Peroxide Table, 1 entry would be removed, 9 entries would be 
added, and 21 entries would be revised in appropriate alphabetical 
order; in the ``Notes'' immediately following the Table, Note ``9'' 
would be revised, and two new notes, ``28'' and ``29'' would be added 
in appropriate numerical order; in paragraph (e)(3)(xii), the last 
sentence would be revised; and paragraph (e)(5) would be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec.  173.225  Packaging requirements and other provisions for organic 
peroxides.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (6) Packing method. Column 6 specifies the highest packing method 
(largest packaging capacity) authorized for the organic peroxide. Lower 
numbered packing methods (smaller packaging capacities) are also 
authorized. For example, if OP3 is specified, then OP2 and OP1 are also 
authorized. The designation ``IBC'' means Special Provision IB52 in 
Sec.  172.102 of this subchapter applies. The designation ``Bulk'' 
means paragraph (e) of this section applies. When an IBC or bulk 
packaging is authorized and meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of 
this section, lower control temperatures than those specified for non-
bulk packagings may be required. The Table of Packing Methods in 
paragraph (d) of this section defines the non-bulk packing methods.
* * * * *
    (8) * * *

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                                                                                     Organic Peroxide Table
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   Diluent (mass %)                                                Temperature  ([deg]C)
          Technical name                   ID No.        Concentration ---------------------------------------    Water       Packing  method   --------------------------         Notes
                                                            (mass %)         A            B                      (mass %)                          Control     Emergency
(1)                                 (2)                           (3)          (4a)         (4b)         (4c)          (5)  (6)................         (7a)         (7b)  (8)
-----------------------------------
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
[REMOVE:]
Peracetic acid with not more than
 20% hydrogen peroxide.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
[ADD:]
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as   UN3119                       <=42   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........           -5           +5  .....................
 a stable dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-tert-butyl peroxide............  UN3109                       <=32     ...........  ...........  ...........  Bulk...............  ...........  ...........  14
                                                                                =68
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate.....  UN3115                       <=28     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP7................          -15           -5  .....................
                                                                                =72
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-n-Propyl peroxydicarbonate.....  UN3113                      <=100   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP3................          -25          -15  .....................
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl)        UN3119                       <=38     ...........  ...........  ...........  Bulk...............           -5           +5  14
 peroxide.                                                                      =62
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Peroxyacetic acid with not more     Exempt                        <=6   ...........  ...........  ...........    Exempt.............  ...........  ...........  28
 than 20% hydrogen peroxide.                                                                                           =60
Peroxyacetic acid with not more     UN3109                       <=17   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........  ...........  ...........  13, 20, 28
 than 26% hydrogen peroxide.
Peroxyacetic acid with 7% hydrogen  UN3107                       <=36   ...........  ...........  ...........    OP8................  ...........  ...........  13, 20, 28
 peroxide.                                                                                                             =15
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Peroxyacetic acid, distilled, Type  UN3119                       <=41   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  Bulk...............          +30          +35  14, 27, 28
 F, stabilized.
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
[REVISE:]
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide..........  UN3109                       <=72   ...........  ...........  ...........    OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  13, 4
                                                                                                                       =28
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate..........  UN3109                       <=32     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........
                                                                                =68
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate..........  UN3109                       <=32   ...........    ...........  ...........  OP8................
                                                                                             =68
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as   UN3117                       <=52   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........            0          +10
 a stable dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate.....  UN3119                       <=32     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........            0          +10
                                                                                =68
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-            UN3109                       <=32     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........
 trimethylhexanoate.                                                            =68
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Cumyl hydroperoxide...............  UN3109                       <=90     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  13, 14, 15
                                                                                =10
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a stable     UN3109                       <=42   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........
 dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)per-     UN3119                       <=42   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........          +30          +35
 oxydicarbonate [as a stable
 dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-tert-butyl peroxide............  UN3109                       <=52   ...........    ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  14, 24
                                                                                             =48
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclo-     UN3109                       <=42     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........
 hexane.                                                                        =58
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate [as a     UN3119                       <=42   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........          +30          +35
 stable dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Dicumyl peroxide..................  UN3109               52  ...........         <=48  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  9, 11, 14
                                                                 -100
Dicumyl peroxide..................  UN3110               52  ...........  ...........         <=48  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  9, 11, 14
                                                                 -100
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Dilauroyl peroxide [as a stable     UN3109                       <=42   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........
 dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Di-(3,5,5-                          UN3119                       <=52   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........          +10          +15
 trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide [as a
 stable dispersion in water].
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Isopropylcumyl hydroperoxide......  UN3109                       <=72     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  13, 14
                                                                                =28
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide...........  UN3109                       <=72     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC, Bulk.....  ...........  ...........  14
                                                                                =28
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Peroxyacetic acid, type F,          UN3109                       <=43   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........  ...........  ...........  13, 20, 28
 stabilized.
 

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                                                                                          * * * * * * *
Pinanyl hydroperoxide.............  UN3109                       <=56     ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, Bulk..........  ...........  ...........  14
                                                                                =44
 
                                                                                          * * * * * * *
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl            UN3119                       <=52   ...........  ...........  ...........  ...........  OP8, IBC...........           -5           +5
 peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable
 dispersion in water].
 
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    Notes: 

* * * * *
    9. For domestic shipments, this material may be packaged in bulk 
packagings under the provisions of paragraph (e)(3)(xii) of this 
section.
* * * * *
    27. Formulations derived from distillation of peroxyacetic acid 
originating from peroxyacetic acid in a concentration of not more than 
41% with water, total active oxygen less than or equal to 9.5% 
(peroxyacetic acid plus hydrogen peroxide).
    28. For the purposes of this section, the names ``Peroxyacetic 
acid'' and ``Peracetic acid'' are synonymous.
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (3) * * *
    (xii) * * * These portable tanks are not subject to any other 
requirements of paragraph (e) of this section.
* * * * *
    (5) IBCs. IBCs are authorized subject to the conditions and 
limitations of this section if the IBC type is authorized according to 
Special Provision IB52 (see Sec.  172.102(c)(4) of this subchapter), as 
applicable, and the IBC conforms to the requirements in subpart O of 
part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group II performance level. 
The additional requirements in paragraphs (e)(5)(i) and (e)(5)(ii) of 
this section also apply. Type F organic peroxides or self-reactive 
substances that are not authorized for a specific IBC may be 
transported in IBCs other than those specified in IB52 if approved by 
the Associate Administrator.
* * * * *
    42. In Sec.  173.244, paragraph (c) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  173.244  Bulk packaging for certain pyrophoric liquids (Division 
4.2), dangerous when wet (Division 4.3) materials, and poisonous 
liquids with inhalation hazards (Division 6.1).

* * * * *
    (c) Portable tanks: DOT 51 portable tanks, and UN portable tanks 
that meet the requirements of this subchapter when a T code is 
specified in Column (7) of the Sec.  172.101 Table of this subchapter 
for the specific hazardous material are authorized.
    43. In Sec.  173.306, the paragraph (f) heading would be revised 
and a new paragraph (j) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  173.306  Limited quantities of compressed gases.

* * * * *
    (f) Accumulators (Articles, pressurized pneumatic or hydraulic 
containing non-flammable gas). * * *
* * * * *
    (j) For certain compressed gases not subject to the requirements of 
this subchapter, see Sec.  173.307(a)(5).
    44. In Sec.  173.307, a new paragraph (a)(5) would be added to read 
as follows:


Sec.  173.307  Exceptions for compressed gases.

    (a) * * *
    (5) Aerosols with a capacity of less than 50 ml. Aerosols, as 
defined in Sec.  171.8 of this subchapter, with a capacity not 
exceeding 50 ml and with a pressure not exceeding 970 kPa (141 psig) at 
55 [deg]C (131 [deg]F), containing no hazardous materials other than a 
Division 2.2 gas, are not subject to the requirements of this 
subchapter.
* * * * *
    45. In Sec.  173.422, paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(4) would 
be revised to read as follows:


Sec.  173.422  Additional requirements for excepted packages containing 
Class 7 (radioactive materials).

    (a) * * *
    (2) ``This package conforms to the conditions and limitations 
specified in 49 CFR 173.424 for radioactive material, excepted 
package--instruments or articles, UN 2911'';
    (3) ``This package conforms to the conditions and limitations 
specified in 49 CFR 173.426 for radioactive material, excepted 
package--articles manufactured from natural uranium or depleted uranium 
or natural thorium, UN 2909''; or
    (4) ``This package conforms to the conditions and limitations 
specified in 49 CFR 173.428 for radioactive material, excepted 
package--empty packaging, UN 2908.''
* * * * *

PART 175--CARRIAGE BY AIRCRAFT

    46. The authority citation for part 175 would continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.

    47. In Sec.  175.10, paragraph (a)(25) would be revised and a new 
paragraph (c) would be added to read as follows:


Sec.  175.10  Exceptions.

    (a) * * *
    (25) With approval of the aircraft operator, a passenger or crew 
member may carry in checked or carry-on baggage no more than two small 
gas cartridges of carbon dioxide or another non-flammable, non-toxic 
inert gas in Division 2.2 that are fitted into a self-inflating life-
jacket for inflation purposes, plus no more than twospare cartridges.
* * * * *
    (c) The exceptions provided in paragraph (a) of this section also 
apply to aircraft operators when transporting passenger or crew member 
baggage that has been inadvertently separated from or improperly routed 
to its intended final destination.
    48. In Sec.  175.30, a new paragraph (a)(5) would be added to read 
as follows:


Sec.  175.30  Accepting and inspecting shipments.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (5) Marked with the air eligibility marking in accordance with 
Sec.  172.323 of this subchapter.
* * * * *
    49. In Sec.  175.90, paragraphs (b) and (c) would be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec.  175.90  Damaged shipments.

* * * * *
    (b) Except as provided in Sec.  175.700, the operator of an 
aircraft must remove from the aircraft any package, baggage or cargo 
that appears to be leaking or contaminated by a hazardous material. In 
the case of a package, baggage or cargo that appears to be leaking, the 
operator must ensure that other packages, baggage or cargo in the same 
shipment are in proper condition for transport aboard the aircraft and 
that no other package, baggage or cargo has been contaminated or is 
leaking. If an operator becomes aware that a package, baggage or cargo 
not identified as containing a hazardous material has been 
contaminated, the operator has cause to believe that a hazardous 
material may be the cause of the contamination, the operator must take 
reasonable steps to identify the nature and source of contamination 
before proceeding with the loading of the contaminated baggage or 
cargo. If the contaminating substance is found or suspected to be a 
hazardous material, the operator must isolate the package, baggage or 
cargo and take appropriate steps to eliminate any identified hazard 
before continuing the transportation of the item by air.
    (c) No person may place aboard an aircraft, a package, baggage or 
cargo that is contaminated with a hazardous material or appears to be 
leaking.
* * * * *

PART 176--CARRIAGE BY VESSEL

    50. The authority citation for part 176 would continue to read as 
follows:


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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.

    51. In Sec.  176.27, paragraph (c)(2) would be revised to read as 
follows:


Sec.  176.27  Certificate.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (2) The certification may appear on a shipping paper or on a 
separate document as a statement, such as ``It is declared that the 
packing of the container has been carried out in accordance with the 
applicable provisions [of 49 CFR], [of the IMDG Code], or [of 49 CFR 
and the IMDG Code].''.
    52. In Sec.  176.63, a new paragraph (f) would be added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  176.63  Stowage locations.

* * * * *
    (f) Stowage of containers on board hatchless container ships (1) 
Containers holding a hazardous material may be stowed in or vertically 
above a hatchless container hold if the following conditions are met:
    (1) All hazardous materials are permitted for under deck stowage as 
specified in the Table in Sec.  172.101 of this subchapter; and
    (2) The hatchless container hold is in full compliance with the 
provisions of IMO's ``International Convention for the Safety of Life 
at Sea (SOLAS),'' Regulation II-2/19 of SOLAS 1974, as amended 
(incorporation by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter), 
applicable to enclosed container cargo spaces, as appropriate for the 
cargo transported.
    53. In Sec.  176.83, a new paragraph (l) would be added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  176.83  Segregation.

* * * * *
    (l) Segregation of containers on board hatchless container ships 
(1) This paragraph applies to the segregation of containers that are 
transported on board hatchless container ships provided that the cargo 
spaces are properly fitted to give permanent stowage of the cargo 
transport units during transport.
    (2) For partly hatchless container ships that have spaces suitable 
for breakbulk cargo, conventional container stowage, or any other 
method of stowage, the appropriate requirements of this section apply 
to the relevant cargo space.
    (3) Segregation Table: Table Sec.  176.83(l)(3) sets forth the 
general requirements for segregation of containers on board hatchless 
container vessels.
    (4) In Table Sec.  176.83(l)(3), a container space means a distance 
of not less than 6 m (20 feet) fore and aft or not less than 2.5 m (8 
feet) athwartship.

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                                                     Table Sec.   176.83(l)(3)--Segregation of Containers on Board Hatchless Container Ships
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                                                     Vertical                                                                                 Horizontal
                              ------------------------------------------------------                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Segregation requirement                                                                                Closed versus closed             Closed Versus Open             Open Versus Open
                                 Closed versus     Closed versus   Open versus open                 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    closed             open                                              On deck       Under deck        On deck       Under deck      On deck       Under deck
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1. ``Away from''.............  One on top of     Open on top of    ................  Fore and aft..  No restriction  No restriction  No restriction  No             One container  One container
                                the other         closed                             Athwart-ships.  No restriction  No restriction  No restriction   restriction.   space.         space or one
                                permitted.        permitted.                                                                                         No             One container   bulkhead
                                                 Otherwise as for                                                                                     restriction.   space.        One container
                                                  open versus                                                                                                                       space
                                                  open.
2. ``Separated from''........  Not in the same   As for open       Not in the same   Fore and aft..  One container   One container   One container   One container  One container  One bulkhead
                                vertical line.    versus open.      vertical line.   Athwart-ships.   space.          space or one    space.          space or one   space and     One bulkhead
                                                                                                     One container    bulkhead.      Two container    bulkhead.      not above
                                                                                                      space.         One container    spaces.        Two container   same hold.
                                                                                                                      space.                          spaces.       Two container
                                                                                                                                                                     spaces and
                                                                                                                                                                     not above
                                                                                                                                                                     same hold.
3. ``Separated by a complete   ................  ................  ................  Fore and aft..  One container   One bulkhead..  One container   One bulkhead.  Two container  Two bulkheads
 compartment or hold from''.                                                         Athwart-ships.   space and not  One bulkhead..   space and not  One bulkhead.   spaces and    Two bulkheads
                                                                                                      above same                      in or above                    not above
                                                                                                      hold.                           same hold.                     same hold.
                                                                                                     Two container                   Two container                  Three
                                                                                                      spaces and                      spaces and                     container
                                                                                                      not above                       not above                      spaces and
                                                                                                      same hold.                      same hold.                     not above
                                                                                                                                                                     same hold.
4. ``Separated longitudinally                        Prohibited                      Fore and aft..  Minimum         One bulkhead    Minimun         Two bulkheads  Minimum        Two bulkheads
 by an intervening complete                                                          Athwart-ships.   horizontal      and minimum     horizontal     Prohibited...   horizontal    Prohibited
 compartment or hold from''.                                                                          distance of     horizontal      distance of                    distance of
                                                                                                      24 M and not    distance of     24 M and not                   24 M and not
                                                                                                      above same      24 M*.          above same                     above same
                                                                                                      hold.          Prohibited....   hold.                          hold.
                                                                                                     Prohibited....                  Prohibited....                 Prohibited...
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*Containers not less than 6 m (20 feet) from intervening bulkhead.
Note: All bulkheads and decks must be resistant to fire and liquid.


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    54. In Sec.  176.84, in paragraph (b), Table of provisions, nine 
new entries would be added in appropriate numerical order to read as 
follows:


Sec.  176.84  Other requirements for stowage and segregation for cargo 
vessels and passenger vessels.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Code                              Provisions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                * * * * *
124...........................  Stow ``separated from'' bromates.
125...........................  Segregation same as for flammable
                                 liquids, but ``away from'' flammable
                                 solids.
126...........................  Segregation same as for Class 9,
                                 miscellaneous hazardous materials.
127...........................  For packages carrying a subsidiary risk
                                 of Class 1 (explosives), segregation
                                 same as for Class 1, Division 1.3.
128...........................  Stow in accordance with the IMDG Code,
                                 Subsection 7.1.10.3 (incorporated by
                                 reference; see Sec.   171.7 of this
                                 subchapter).
129...........................  Stowage Category A applies, except for
                                 uranyl nitrate hexahydrate solution for
                                 which Category D applies.
130...........................  Stowage Category A applies, except for
                                 uranyl nitrate hexahydrate solution,
                                 uranium metal pyrophoric and thorium
                                 metal pyrophoric for which Category D
                                 applies.
131...........................  Stowage Category A applies, except for
                                 uranyl nitrate hexahydrate solution,
                                 uranium metal pyrophoric and thorium
                                 metal pyrophoric for which Category D
                                 applies, and taking into account any
                                 supplementary requirements specified in
                                 the transport documents.
132...........................  Stowage Category A applies, taking into
                                 account any supplementary requirements
                                 specified in the transport documents.
 
                                * * * * *
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* * * * *
    55. In Sec.  176.140, in paragraph (b), the first sentence would be 
revised to read as follows:


Sec.  176.140  Segregation from other classes of hazardous materials.

* * * * *
    (b) Class 1 (explosive) materials must be segregated from bulk 
solid dangerous cargoes in accordance with the IMDG Code (incorporated 
by reference; see Sec.  171.7 of this subchapter).* * *


Sec.  176.170  [Removed and Reserved]

    56. In Sec.  176.170, paragraph (b) would be removed and reserved.
    57. In Sec.  176.410, paragraph (a)(2) would be revised; paragraphs 
(a)(3), (a)(5) and (a)(6) would be removed; and current paragraph 
(a)(4) would be redesignated (a)(3) to read as follows:


Sec.  176.410  Division 1.5 materials, ammonium nitrate and ammonium 
nitrate mixtures.

    (a) * * *
    (2) Ammonium nitrate, Division 5.1 (oxidizer), UN1942.
    (3) Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, Division 5.1 (oxidizer), UN2067.
* * * * *
    58. In Sec.  176.415, paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(1), 
(a)(2), (b)(1), (c)(1) and (c)(2) would be revised; paragraphs (b)(3), 
(b)(4) and (c)(5) would be removed; and paragraphs (b)(5) and (b)(6) 
would be redesignated (b)(3) and (b)(4), respectively to read as 
follows:


Sec.  176.415  Permit requirements for Division 1.5, ammonium nitrates, 
and certain ammonium nitrate fertilizers.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, before any 
of the following material is loaded on or unloaded from a vessel at any 
waterfront facility, the owner/operator must obtain written permission 
from the Captain of the Port (COTP).
    (1) Ammonium nitrate UN1942, ammonium nitrate fertilizers 
containing more than 70% ammonium nitrate, or Division 1.5 
compatibility group D materials packaged in a paper bag, burlap bag, or 
other nonrigid combustible packaging, or any rigid packaging with 
combustible inside packagings,
    (2) Any other ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate fertilizer not 
listed in Sec.  176.410(a) or (b).
    (b) * * *
    (1) Ammonium nitrate, Division 5.1 (oxidizer) UN1942, in a rigid 
packaging with a noncombustible inside packaging.
* * * * *
    (3) Division 1.5 compatibility group D material in a rigid 
packaging with a noncombustible inside packaging.
    (4) Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, Class 9, UN2071.
    (c) * * *
    (1) If the material is Explosives, blasting, type E, Division 1.5 
compatibility group D, UN0332 in a combustible packaging or in a rigid 
packaging with a combustible inside packaging, it must be loaded or 
unloaded at a facility remote from populous areas, or high-value or 
high-hazard industrial facilities, so that in the event of fire or 
explosion, loss of lives and property may be minimized;
    (2) If the material is a Division 1.5 compatibility group D 
material in a non-rigid combustible packaging and loaded in a freight 
container or transport vehicle, it may be loaded or unloaded at a non-
isolated facility if the facility is approved by the COTP.
* * * * *

PART 178--SPECIFICATIONS FOR PACKAGINGS

    59. The authority citation for part 178 would continue to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5127; 49 CFR 1.53.

    60. In Sec.  178.2, paragraph (c)(1)(ii) would be revised to read 
as follows:


Sec.  178.2  Applicability and responsibility.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) With information specifying the type(s) and dimensions of the 
closures, including gaskets and any other components needed to ensure 
that the packaging is capable of successfully passing the applicable 
performance tests and the general packaging requirements in Sec. Sec.  
173.24 and 173.27 of this subchapter. This information must include any 
procedures to be followed, including closure instructions for inner 
packagings and receptacles, to effectively assemble and close the 
packaging for the purpose of preventing leakage in transportation. For 
transportation by aircraft, this information must include relevant 
guidance to ensure that the packaging, as prepared for transportation, 
will be capable of withstanding the pressure differential requirements 
in Sec.  173.27 of this subchapter.
* * * * *


Sec.  178.274  [Amended]

    61. In Sec.  178.274, in paragraph (j)(6), in the fourth sentence, 
the wording ``20 cm (8 inches) on at least two sides'' would be removed 
and ``10 cm (4 inches) on at least two sides'' would be added in its 
place.
    62. In Sec.  178.705, paragraph (c)(1)(iv)(A) would be revised to 
read as follows:


Sec.  178.705  Standards for metal IBCs.

    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (iv) * * *
    (A) For a reference steel having a product of Rm x Ao = 10,000, 
where Ao is the minimum elongation (as a percentage) of the reference 
steel to be used on fracture under tensile stress (Rm x Ao = 10,000 x 
145; if tensile strength is in U.S. Standard units of pounds per square 
inch), the wall thickness must not be less than:

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                                                                                 Wall thickness (T) in mm
                                ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Capacity (C) in liters \1\                        Types 11A, 11B, 11N                                  Types 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B, 31N
                                ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Unprotected                     Protected                    Unprotected                    Protected
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C<=1000........................  2.0..........................  1.5.........................  2.5.........................  2.0
1000