49 Transportation 2 2003-10-01 2003-10-01 false Other Regulated Materials (ORM)-Definitions. 173.144 Section 173.144 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS SHIPPERS-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS Definitions Classification, Packing Group Assignments and Exceptions for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 7
§ 173.144 Other Regulated Materials (ORM)—Definitions.

For the purpose of this subchapter, “ORM-D material” means a material such as a consumer commodity, which, although otherwise subject to the regulations of this subchapter, presents a limited hazard during transportation due to its form, quantity and packaging. It must be a material for which exceptions are provided in the § 172.101 table. Each ORM-D material and category of ORM-D material is listed in the § 172.101 table.